War Medals, Orders and Decorations
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Day of Sale:
Wednesday 25 May 2005 10.00 am and 2.00 pm
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Friday 20 May 10.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday 23 May 10.00 am to 4.30 pm Tuesday 24 May 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
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This sale will be followed by our auction of Coins, Historical Medals and Paper Money (see separate catalogue)
Catalogue no. 13 Price £10
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Cover illustrations: Lot 463 (front); Lot 440 (back); Lots 425, 426, 427, 428 (inside front); Lots 429, 430, 435, 436 (inside back)
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Branch/Regiment/Unit Lot
Royal Navy 2, 36, 37, 38, 39, 65, 76, 77, 78, 79, 82, 124, 128, 129, 132,136, 141, 142, 143, 156, 157, 158, 159, 162, 163,169, 170, 171, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 220, 223, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 243, 244, 245, 246, 255, 256, 260, 280, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 289, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 320, 321, 322, 324, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331. 332, 333, 334, 337, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 375, 376, 377, 378, 386, 387, 388, 389, 392, 394, 401, 403, 404, 405, 406, 409, 410, 457, 458, 459, 460 Indian Marine 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 Royal Marines 1, 3, 141, 231, 247, 282, 306, 322, 333, 341, 342 Royal Naval Air Service 334, 335 Merchant Navy 281, 308, 315, 336, 342 Royal Air Force 340, 342, 373, 461, 462 Royal New Zealand Air Force 379 1st Dragoon Guards 186 2nd Dragoon Guards 80 3rd Dragoon Guards 26, 30 6th Dragoons 215 9th Lancers 3, 24, 120 10th Hussars 150 14th Hussars 382 16th Lancers 16 20th Hussars 382 23rd Light Dragoons 5 Grenadier Guards 7, 355, 414 Coldstream Guards 219, 160, 450 Scots Guards 353 1st Foot/Royal Scots 354, 355 2nd Foot/The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) 218 3rd Foot/East Kent Regiment 4, 183, 272, 402 5th Foot/Northumberland Fusiliers 69, 207, 261, 356, 363 6th Foot/Royal Warwickshire Regiment 372 8th Foot/The King's (Liverpool Regiment) 151, 198, 21, 381 9th Foot/Norfolk Regiment 370, 383 10th Foot/Lincolnshire Regiment 29, 188, 358 11th Foot/The Devonshire Regiment 72, 201, 216, 290 12th Foot/Suffolk Regiment 402 13th Foot/Somerset Light Infantry 101, 173 14th Foot/Prince of Wales own West Yorkshire Regiment 7, 323 15th Foot/East Yorkshire Regiment 384 17th Foot/Leicestershire Regiment 10 18th Foot/Royal Irish Regiment 46, 178, 213, 217 19th Foot/Prince of Wales Own (Yorkshire) Regiment 398 20th Foot/Lancashire Fusiliers 184, 318, 412 21st Foot/Royal Scots Fusiliers 454 22nd Foot/Cheshire Regiment 68, 70 23rd Foot/Royal Welch Fusiliers 67, 125, 126, 144, 248, 349, 250, 251 24th Foot/South Wales Borderers 32 26th/90th Foot/Cameronians 123, 204, 414, 454 27th/108th Foot (Madras Infantry)/Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 117, 118 28th/61st Foot/Gloucestershire Regiment 33, 102, 194, 374 29th/36th Foot/Worcestershire and Herefordshire Regiment 194, 220 30th/59th Foot/East Lancashire Regiment 130, 131, 172 31st/70th Foot/East Surrey Regiment 221, 324 33rd/76th Foot/Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) 323 34th/55th Foot/Border Regiment 63, 374 35th/107th Foot (Bengal Infantry)/Royal Sussex Regiment 84, 87, 89,90, 268, 269 37th/67th Foot/The Hampshire Regiment 154, 263, 281, 357, 371, 402 38th/80th Foot/South Staffordshire Regiment 47, 66, 199, 206 40th /82nd Foot/The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) 355 41st/69th Foot/The Welsh Regiment 204 43rd/52nd Foot/Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 317 45th/95th Foot/Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) 6, 110, 324, 358 47th/81st Foot/Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 60, 147, 291, 359 48th /58th Foot/Northamptonshire Regiment 368, 369 49th/66th Foot/Royal Berkshire Regiment 153, 155, 417 50th/97th Foot/The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) 85, 161, 324, 453 51st/105th Foot (Madras Light Infantry)/Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 179 60th Foot/King's Royal Rifle Corps 134, 140, 146 62nd/99th Foot/The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment) 133, 145 63rd/96th Foot/Manchester Regiment 328 64th/98th Foot/The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment 14 68th/106th Foot (Bombay Light Infantry)/Durham Light Infantry 59, 214, 271, 451 71st/74th Foot/Highland Light Infantry 81, 273, 288, 360, 355, 385 72nd/78th Foot/Seaforth highlanders 70, 147, 270, 361 75th/92nd Foot/Gordon Highlanders 102, 103 79th Foot/The Queen's Own Cameronian Highlanders 103, 119 83rd/86th Foot/Royal Irish Rifles 109, 452 91st/93rd Foot/Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland) Highlanders 212, 274, 367 100th/109th Foot (Bombay Infantry)/Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) 111, 112, 113, 114, 266 101st Foot (Royal Bengal Fusiliers)/104th Foot (Bengal Fusiliers)/Royal Munster Fusiliers 9, 21, 27, 28, 51, 52, 62, 86, 87, 104, 105, 121, 292 102nd Foot (Royal Madras Fusiliers)/103rd Foot (Royal Bombay Fusiliers)/The Royal Dublin Fusiliers 34, 54, 155, 56, 93, 108 The Prince Consort's Own (Rifle Brigade) 183, 222, 455 Royal Armoured Corps 380 Royal Army Medical Corps 308, 324, 328, 365 Royal Artillery 148, 149, 166, 180, 203, 205, 267, 276, 290, 324, 337, 363, 390, 396, 411, 412, 413 Royal Engineers 317, 211, 308, 316, 319, 328 Corps of Military Staff Clerks 262 Royal Signals 319 Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 257 Army Catering Corps 395 Army Ordnance Corps 186 Royal Army Service Corps 328, 338, 355, 292, 397, 298, 414, 456 Labour Corps 325 Machine Gun Corps 277, 292, 421 Tank Corps 278 Women's Royal Army Corps 366, 399 Ulster Defence Regiment 400 Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry 225 Canadian Forces 138, 139, 140 Indian Army 8, 11,12,15,17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 35, 48, 49, 50, 53, 57, 58, 61, 71, 73, 74, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 106, 107, 115, 116, 122, 127, 152, 174, 175, 176, 177, 181, 182, 233, 234, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 246, 252, 254, 258, 259, 264, 265, 275, 279 Ghurkas 64 South African Units 196, 197, 200, 202, 328, 455 Shanghai Volunteers 235, 236 Tientsin Volunteers 253 Cooly Corps 242 Order of Sale
Wednesday 25 May 2005
Starting at 10.00 am
British Campaign Medals lots 1-372
Starting at 2.00 pm
British Campaign Medals (continued) lots 373-402 Other Medals and Memorabilia lots 403-424 Important Qajar, Pahlavi and Ottoman Orders lots 425-439 Other World Orders and Decorations lots 440-447 British Gallantry Awards lots 448-462 Victoria Cross and associated Memorabilia lots 463-466
Starting at 3.30 pm (and following day)
Ancient, Islamic, British and World Coins Coin Weights, Historical Medals and Paper Money
(see separate catalogue)
The condition of most of the coins and medals in this catalogue is described by the use of conventional numismatic terms. For an explanation of these expressions or for any further information, clients are invited to contact us directly. Wednesday 25 May 2005 (starting at 10.00 am)
BRITISH CAMPAIGN MEDALS
1 Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria, Wm Heather., good very fine £350-400
Roll confirms; Private Royal Marines, H.M.S. Princess Charlotte.
H.M.S. Princess Charlotte was Admiral Stopford's flagship.
This lot forms part of a family group; see also lot 170.
2 A Syria and Long Service Pair: Thomas Fielding, Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, wide suspender type (Capns Coxn H.M.S. Algiers. 21 ys), a few surface and edge knocks, generally very fine (2) £600-700
N.G.S. Roll confirms, H.M.S. Implacable; not in Captain Douglas Morris's roll for the L.S. & G.C.
H.M.S. Implacable was originally the French ship Duguay-Trouin captured at the Battle of Trafalgar.
This lot forms part of a family group; see also lot 162
3 St. Jean d' Acre Medal, 1840, rim engraved in serif capitals, John Thayer, H.M.S. 'Stromboli', with contemporary straight bar suspension, heavy contact wear, fine £250-300
JOHN THAYER appears on the Naval General Service Roll for the Syria clasp (Private, R.M.).
H.M.S. Stromboli was a 6 gun paddle sloop. ‡4 Military General Service 1793-1814, six clasps, Talavera, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse, John Lewis Cramer, Capt. 3rd Foot, in original card box of issue, with additional piece of riband, inscribed on lid "List no. 3-nr 289 John Lewis Cramer Captain-3rd Foot," virtually mint state and toned £2,800-3,200
Roll confirms. Captain Cramer was the only officer of the 3rd Foot to be awarded this combination of clasps, and just one other member of the regiment, Private Thomas Millets, received the same combination.
5 Waterloo 1815, Sergeant James Taylor, 23rd Regt. Light Dragoons, steel clip and ring suspension refixed with consequent edge damage, several bruises and has also been dipped, fine £400-600
Roll confirms; Captain Hamilton's Troop No. 4.
6 Waterloo 1815, Isaac Wymer, 2nd Batt. 95th …..Foot, with steel clip suspension and replacement ring, naming and fields heavily worn, only fair £300-400
Roll confirms (Isaac Winmark), Captain J. McNemera's Company. 7 Waterloo, Army of India Pair: William Goodwin, 14th Foot, late Grenadier Guards, Waterloo 1815 (2nd Batt. Grenad. Guards), Army of India 1799-1826, short hyphen type, 1 clasp, Bhurtpoor (off. imp. 14th Foot), contained in a custom-made fitted case, first good fine, second very fine, a very rare combination (2) £2,000-3,000
Ex Sotheby's, 6 November 1986, lot 830.
Waterloo Roll confirms: Lt. Colonel, Sir Noel Hill's Company; Army of India Roll confirms.
WILLIAM GOODWIN was born in 1793. He joined the Grenadier Guards in 1807, serving with them until 1816 when he transferred to the 14th Foot; he was discharged in 1834, after 27 years service, with the rank of Quarter-Master Corporal Farrier. At the storming of Bhurtpoor, the front rank of the 14th Foot consisted of Waterloo veterans, each of whom wore his Waterloo medal.
8 Army of India 1799-1826, short hyphen type, 2 clasps, Nepaul, Ava, officially impressed Captn Charles Graham, Artillery., tarnished, extremely fine £2,800-3,200
COLONEL CHARLES GRAHAM was born in Hamilton in December 1788, and passed through the Royal Military College, Marlow, and the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. In 1806 he joined the Bengal Artillery as a Lieutenant, arriving in India in July. He served in Oudh 1808 and Malwa 1809-10, and saw action with the 4th Company, 1st Battalion Foot Artillery in the Nepal War of 1814-15. In September 1817 he was made Captain Lieutenant and was promoted to Captain in the following year. During the third Maharatta war he served at Taragarh, Madhurajpura, Garhakota and Nasridah, and from 1821-26 he commanded the ‘Rocket Troop.’ During the Ava campaign he was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 25 April 1826), and later took part in the campaign against the Wahabis and the action of 18-19 November at Barasat, commanding the 3rd Troop 2nd Brigade of the Horse Artillery. Promoted to Major in May 1832, he was subsequently appointed Deputy Principal Commissary Ordnance from October 1836 to December 1837. Promoted again to Lieutenant-Colonel in April 1837 he was made a C.B. on 20 July 1838. On the retirement of the army from Kabul he commanded the Sirbind Division of artillery. He was Principal Commissary Ordnance from November 1845 to December 1847, retiring on 1 January 1848. In November 1854 he was made an Honorary Colonel. Colonel Graham died at Suffolk Square, Cheltenham, 26 February 1858.
Sold with a 50mm silver badge, bearing the Graham of Rednock family crest, and a framed and glazed portrait of the recipient in uniform, with a copy of his obituary notice on the reverse.
This lot forms part of a family group; see also lots 57, 61, 122, 207 and 220. 9 Army of India 1799-1826, short hyphen type, 1 clasp Bhurtpoor, officially impressed R. Dunn., Eur. Regt., obverse field heavily scratched, especially at the sides, otherwise fine £300-400
Roll confirms.
10 13 15 10 Ghuznee 1839, rev., engraved in running script John Coen, H.M. 17th Regt, some contact wear, better than very fine £350-400
11 st Ghuznee/Cabul 1842, obverse reads VICTORIA VINDEX, engraved in running script J. Sheeham, 1 Troop Horse Bde. B.A., with replacement Indian-style thick bevelled suspension ring, fair to about fine [138 medals to the unit] £180-220
12 Jellalabad 1842, first issue, with mural crown obverse, engraved in upright capitals Gunner T. Williams, Bengal Arty., with contemporary straight bar suspension, some contact wear, good fine £350-400
Ex J.M.A. Tamplin Collection, Sotheby's, 6 November 1986, lot 513.
13 China 1840-42, Robert Murphy, H.M.S. Cornwallis., with soldered straight nickel suspension, good very fine £350-400
H.M.S. Cornwallis was a screw-propelled sailing ship.
14 China 1840-42, Thos. Turner, Drummer, 98th Regt., with soldered straight nickel suspension, some contact wear, very fine £350-400
15 China 1840-42, J. Williams, Asst., Surgn., Madras Sappers & Miners, with floriate silver replacement straight bar suspension, some contact wear, very fine £350-400
JOSHUA WILLIAMS was born in June 1797. He became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1825 and was Apothecary to the London Hospital between 1826 and 1836. Appointed Assistant Surgeon with the Madras Medical Service, 17 December 1836, he later served in the China War, participating in the capture of Canton and Nanking. In 1852 he took part in the Pegu campaign, for which he received the medal and clasp. He became a Surgeon June 30 1853, retiring in July 1858. Joshua Williams died at Ryde, Isle of Wight, on 19 November 1883.
16 Gwalior Campaign, Maharajpoor Star 1843, rev., engraved in running script Private Christr. Bond, H.M. 16th Lancers, upper part of hook suspension removed and with steel ring and straight bar suspension added, good fine £350-400
17 Gwalior Campaign, Punniar Star 1843, rev., engraved in running script J. Maloney, 4th Troop, Bengal Artillery, with original brass hook and contemporary brass bar suspension, about very fine £350-400
Ex Sotheby's, 28 June 1984, lot 45.
18 Scinde Campaign, Meanee and Hyderabad 1843, neatly engraved Gunr. G. Raul, 2nd Battn. Art., with clip and straight bar suspension, minor edge bruise, good very fine £350-400
19 Sutlej Campaign 1845-46, rev., Moodkee 1845, 1 clasp, Ferozeshuhur, impressed Indian style Drummer J. Pratt, 2nd N.I., very fine £350-400
20 Sutlej Campaign 1845-46, rev., Moodkee 1845, 1 clasp, Sobraon, impressed Corpl. Robert Rogers, 3rd Lt. Drag(ns), severe edge bruise by REG of REGINA erasing last two letters of unit and with some contact wear, good fine £250-300
Also entitled to Ferozeshuhur clasp and served in the Punjab campaign.
21 Sutlej Campaign 1845-46, rev., Ferozeshuhur 1845, 1 clasp, Sobraon, impressed No. 281 Pte. Peter Grant, 1st Eur. Fuz., with considerable contact wear, fine £200-250
Ex Glendining's, 18 March 1981, lot 200.
22 Sutlej Campaign 1845-46, rev., Aliwal 1846, no clasp, impressed Serjt. J. Johnstone, 2nd Brigade H.A., some contact wear, otherwise very fine £200-250
23 Sutlej and Pegu Pair: Lieut. F.S. Miller, 68th Regt. N.I., Sutlej Campaign 1845-46, rev., Sobraon 1846, India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, both officially impressed, a few minor marks, otherwise extremely fine, a rare pair (2) £600-800
24 Sutlej Campaign 1845-46, rev., Sobraon 1846, impressed Saml. Allcock, 9th Lancers, heavy contact wear, fine £200-250
Also entitled to Punjab medal.
25 Punjab 1848-49, no clasp, impressed Gunner Chas. Madgwick, 3rd Tp. 1st Bde. H. Arty., contact wear, good fine, reverse slightly better £150-200
26 Punjab 1848-49, no clasp, engraved in running script Duffadar Mirza Jaffer Ally Beg, 2nd I. C., minor contact wear, better than very fine £150-200
27 Punjab 1848-49, 1 clasp, Mooltan, impressed Patk. Thumpkin, 1st Eur. Fus., some contact wear, very fine £200-250
Casualty roll confirms. ‘Europe’ 28 Punjab 1848-49, 1 clasp, Goojerat, impressed Serjt. Henry Catesby, 1st Eur. Fus., scratched in reverse field and with some edge bruises, good fine £200-250
29 Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Mooltan, officially renamed in engraved running script 1941 John Costello, 10th Regt., edge bruises and heavy contact wear, fine £100-150
30 Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala, impressed A Penfold, 3rd Lt. Dragns. edge bruises and contact wear, better than fine £280-320
31 35 31 Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala, impressed Trumpr. J. Watts. 9th Lancers, very fine £500-700
Ex Sotheby's, 13 October 1983, lot 147
32 Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala, impressed R. Morris, 24th Foot, some contact marks, better than very fine £400-600
PRIVATE ROBERT MORRIS died 24 May 1849.
33 Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala, impressed Corp. J. Nish, 61st Regt., better than very fine £380-420
34 Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala, impressed J. Clarke, 2nd Eur. Regt., very fine £350-400
JOSEPH CLARKE was invalided to Europe.
35 Punjab and Mutiny Pair: Cornelius O' Leary, 3rd Co. 3rd Bn. Bengal Art., Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala, impressed [Sergt. additionally engraved before name] Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Delhi, impressed [Bombardier additionally engraved before name], very fine or better (2) £400-500
Ex Sotheby's, 6 November 1986, lot 84.
36 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Geo. Harris, "Fox", heavy contact wear on obverse, good fine, reverse better £140-160
426 clasps to the ship. 37 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Hy. Cook, Blacksmith, "Hermes", better than very fine £200-300
Ex Glendining's, 4 March 1987, lot 60 (part).
159 clasps to the ship; H.M.S. Hermes was a paddle sloop armed with three guns.
38 India General Service 1854-95, I clasp, Pegu, Benjn. Bascomb, Boy, "Rattler", contact marks on obverse, very fine £150-200
163 clasps to the ship. H.M.S. Rattler was a screw-propelled sloop, and was involved in a series of races with the paddle-steamer Alecto which demonstrated the superiority of the propeller over the paddle-wheel. These culminated in the celebrated tug-of-war between the two ships on 4 April 1845, when the Rattler succeeded in towing the Alecto at approximately 2.8 knots. She was broken up at Woolwich in 1856.
39 Pegu and Baltic Pair: Wm. Alderton R.N., India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Admls. Sted. "Winchester"), Baltic 1854- 55 (engraved in large caps Capt. Steward, H.M.S. Centaur), very fine or slightly better (2) £300-400
479 Pegu clasps to H.M.S.Winchester.
40 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, S. B. Hellard, Lieut. "Feerooz", good very fine £250-300
190 clasps to Europeans. H.E.I.C.S. Ferooz (sic) was an 8 gun wooden steam frigate.
41 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp Pegu, John Harrington, Capt. Forecastle "Feerooz", very fine £150-200
Ex Brigadier General Robert M. Gaynor Collection, Sotheby's, 10 November 1988, lot 230 (part).
42 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Jas. Welsh, Asst. Surg. "Moozuffer", with contemporary riband buckle, contact marks, otherwise good very fine £200-300
204 clasps to Europeans.
JAMES WELSH became an Assistant Surgeon with the Bombay Establishment, May 1849, Surgeon June 1864. He died at Bombay, January 1867.
43 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, John Southgate, A.B. "Sesostris", very fine £150-200
104 clasps to Europeans. H.E.I.C.S. Sesostris also served in the 1st China War.
44 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, John Wilridge, A.B. "Sesostris", very fine £150-200
45 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Geo. Aldred, Asst. Surgn. "Zenobia", test mark on edge, otherwise about extremely fine £200-300
242 clasps to Europeans.
GEORGE EDWARD ALDRED was born in May 1816 in Kingston, Jamaica, and became an Assistant Surgeon in April 1847. Dismissed by Court Martial in 1848, he was reinstated a year later and restored to his former rank with the sentence remitted (G.O. 15 May 1849). He retired in November 1860.
46 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Danl. Fouley, 18th Royal Irish Regt., very fine £180-220
1,028 clasps to the regiment.
47 India General Service, 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Chas. French, 80th Regt., very fine £180-220 48 India General Service, 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, 1st Lieutt. B.C. Hitchins, 2nd Battn. Arty., good very fine £200-300
Ex Sotheby's, 30 June 1988, lot 19 (part).
LIEUTENANT B.C. HITCHINS was present at the Capture of Rangoon on 12 April 1852, and the Capture of Prome on 9 October (mentioned in Major John Back's Despatch of 17 April). He died as a Major with local rank on 23 June 1865.
49 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Patk. Heffernan, Bombr. 2nd Battn. Arty., contact marks, about very fine £120-150
50 India General Service, 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Gunner James McCormick, 3rd Battn Art[il]lery, considerable contact marks on obverse and with edge bruise, good fine, reverse better, £100-150
51 India General Service, 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Wm. Menzies, 1st Eur. Bengal Fusrs., some contact marks, better than very fine £120-150
52 India General Service, 1854, 1 clasp, Pegu, officially renamed in running script Serjt. Geo. Savage, 1st Eupn. Bengal Fusrs., considerable edge bruising, otherwise good fine £40-60
53 A Pegu and Mutiny Group: Three, Drum Major Josiah Wm. Saunders, 1st Regt. Nat. Infy., India General Service, 1 clasp Pegu (J. Saunders, 1st Madras Fusrs.), Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Serjt 1st Madras Fusrs.), Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for Europeans 1848, obverse H.E.I.C. arms (18th Feby. 1862), very fine, a rare combination of awards (3) £700-900
Ex Glendining's, 2 March 1988, lot 465.
54 Sims 48 £20 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Lieutt. Robt. Menzies, 1st Madras Fusrs. (additionally engraved) 1852-53, with riband buckle, a few contact marks, otherwise better than very fine £250-300
Ex Thomas Lees Collection, Sotheby's, 6 March 1986, lot 61.
LIEUTENANT ROBERT MENZIES was present at the capture of Pegu, November 1852 and at its investment in December. He accompanied the Martaban Column from Mataban and Shoegeen in January 1853 and was mentioned for his part in this action. 55 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Ast. Surgn. Henry Cholmeley, M.D., 1st Madras Fusrs., edge bruise, very fine £200-300
Ex Sotheby's, 30 June 1988, lot 19 (part).
HENRY CHOLMELEY was born in July 1826; Assistant Surgeon, 19 August 1850. He was present at the Capture of Pegu in November 1852 and at both defences, under Major Hill, in December 1852 and January 1853. In 1855 he was in Amerapoora, in medical charge of the Embassy to the Court, and was subsequently appointed Medical Storekeeper, Rangoon. Cholmeley died in Calcutta on 9 September 1859.
------56------57------56 Pegu and Defence of Lucknow pair: William Morrison, 1st Madras Fusrs., India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu, Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Defence of Lucknow, contact marks, otherwise about very fine (2) £600-800
Ex Thomas Lees Collection, Sotheby's, 6 March 1986, lot 184.
First Relief Force; roll confirms Mutiny entitlement.
57 Pegu and Defence of Lucknow Pair: Lieut. F.W. Graham, 3rd Oude Irregular Cavalry (late 11th Bengal Native Infantry), India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Ensn F.W. Graham. Dg Duty. Ramghur Lt Infy Batt.), Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Defence of Lucknow (Lt F.W. Graham, 3rd Oude Irr, Cavy), old tooling in fields, very fine (2) £1,500-2,000
Original Defender.
LIEUTENANT FREDERICK WILLIAM GRAHAM was the 3rd son of Colonel Charles Graham C.B. (see lot 8). Born in 1830 he joined the 11th Native Infantry of the Bengal Army as an ensign in 1847. He served during the Pegu campaign 1852-53 and was present at the operations against Myra Toon, near Donabew, March 1853.
During the Mutiny he was slightly hurt in action at Chinhut and twice wounded during the siege of Lucknow. He was mentioned in Hardinge's Notice of Services at the Brigade Mess sortie and again at the Cawnpore Road Sortie; he was also mentioned in Innes’ Notice of Services at Brigade Mess, Lucknow and Outram's Notice of Services at Guilee. At the 4th Alumbagh action in February 1858 Graham commanded the Oudh Irregular Cavalry. He retired with the rank of Major-General.
This lot forms part of a family group; see also lots 8, 61, 122, 207 and 220.
58 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia, Gunner D. Rowland, Artillery, minor edge bruises, otherwise very fine £180-220
59 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia, J. Daniel, 2nd Bombay, Eur. L.I., better than very fine £180-220
60 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Northwest Frontier, 2059 H. Rowney, H.M.s. 81st Regt., good very fine £150-200
Ex Sotheby's, 10 November 1988, lot 220 (part).
205 clasps to the regiment. 61 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Northwest Frontier, Lieut. G.A. Graham, 2nd Punjab Cvy., good very fine £250-300
CAPTAIN GEORGE AUGUSTUS GRAHAM was born in 1833, the fourth son of Colonel Charles Graham C.B. (see lot 8). Entering the 28th Bengal Native Infantry as an Ensign in December 1851, he was promoted to Lieutenant in October 1854. He served during the Bozdar Expedition in March 1857 and was present at the forcing of the Khan Bund, for which he received the thanks of the Bengal Government on 28 January 1858. Lieutenant Graham was present at the attack on Shaick Jana at Eussuffzaie, under Lieutenant Colonel Vaughan, and commanded the Head Quarters and a Detachment of 2nd Punjab Cavalry. He was favourably mentioned in Vaughan's dispatches of 2 July 1857, and was promoted to Captain in June of the same year.
On leaving the Indian Army shortly afterwards Captain Graham collected the last remaining specimens of the Irish wolfhound and over a period of 23 years, with judicious out-crossing, re-established the breed, collecting over 300 pedigree Irish Wolfhounds. In 1879 he published the book The Irish Wolfhound, which set exacting standards for the quality of the breed, and in 1885 founded the Irish Wolfhound Club, serving as its president until 1908. Captain Graham died in 1909.
This lot forms part of a family group; see also lots 8, 57, 122, 207, 220.
62 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Umbeyla, 466 Drumr. W. Gregory, H.M.s. 101 Regt, pawnbroker's mark on reverse, otherwise better than very fine £180-220
63 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Bhootan, 1069, T. Sullivan, H.Ms. 55th Regt., contact marks on obverse, very fine, reverse better £150-180
Ex Sotheby's, 10 November 1988, lot 220 (part).
64 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Looshai, Naick Beerbhaum Thappa, 2nd Goorkha Regt., very fine and scarce £250-300
65 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Perak, G. Gregory, A.B. H.M.S. "Charybdis", extremely fine £150-200
Ex Sotheby's, 10 November 1988, lot 220 (part).
256 clasps awarded to the ship.
66 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Perak, engraved in large upright capitals, 1681 Pte. T. Nolan, 80th Foot, contact marks and edge bruise, almost very fine £40-60
67 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7, 586 Pte. J. Threlfall 1st Bn. R. W. Fus., very fine £150-200
68 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1887-89, 2064 Corpl. R. Johnson, 2nd Bn. Ches. R., good fine £120-150
69 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hazara 1888, 406 Pte. W. Turner, 2d Bn. North'd Fus., edge bruise below reverse, otherwise very fine £150-180
70 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hazara 1888, 909 Pte. W. Evans, 2d Bn. Sea Highrs, very fine £150-180
71 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hazara 1891, 467 Sepoy Hira, 37th Bl. Infy, suspension slack, almost very fine £80-100
72 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1889-92, 2255 Pte. J. Holland, 2nd Bn. Devon Regt., very fine £120-50
73 India General Service 1854-95, bronze issue, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1894-95, Cook Fateh Ali, 33 Bl. Infy, very fine £60-80 74 India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, North West Frontier, Samana 1891, [Sepo]y Surbjeet Khuttrie, 4th Goorkha Regt, rank partially erased, considerable contact marks on obverse, good fine £100-150
75 India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Burma 1887-89, Chin Lushai 1889-90, 1085 Pte. A. Wilson, 1st. Bn. Ches. R. £200-250
76 Baltic 1854-55, unnamed as issued, good very fine £120-150
77 Baltic, Crimea Group: Three, L. Trodd R.N., Baltic 1854-55 (engraved in caps H.M.S. "Hawke", Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (engraved in large caps A.B. Vengeance 1854), Turkish Crimea, British issue, very fine £250-300
78 Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol, unnamed, as issued to naval recipients, contact wear, very fine £60-80
79 Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol, officially impressed Matw Cook. Ord., very fine £120-150
80 Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol, depot impressed P. Hogg, 2nd Dragoons, very fine £120-150
81 Crimea and Indian Mutiny Group: Four, 2355 John Stewart, 71st Foot, Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (officially impressed), Indian Mutiny, 1 clasp, Central India, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria type 2, Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue (unnamed as issued), mounted for wearing, very fine or slightly better (4) £500-600
Central India clasp confirmed on roll.
82 Crimea and Second China War Group: Three, J. Shaw R.N., Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (engraved in large upright capitals Seaman, H.M.S. Curacoa (sic)), Second China War 1857-60, 3 clasps, Canton 1857, Fatshan 1857, Taku Forts 1860, Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, last two unnamed as issued, mounted on old riband buckle, first with edge bruising, otherwise very fine (3) £300-400
There are several men named ‘J. Shaw’ on K. J. Asplin's roll but none shown with an entitlement to a three clasp medal. 83 Crimea Pair: William Lute. 1st Bn. Royals, Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Sebastopol (engraved in thin serif caps), Turkish Crimea, British issue, first with contact wear, fine, second better (2) £200-300
84 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, Alexr. Moodie, 35th Regt., light contact marks, very fine £150-180
Roll confirms; 471 no clasp medals to the Regiment.
85 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, Patk. Heffernan, 97th Regt, contact marks, about very fine £180-220
Ex Squadron Leader Etkins collection, Glendining's, 17 September 1986, lot 13.
Roll confirms; 90 no clasp medals to the regiment.
PATRICK HEFFERNAN joined the 19th foot under age in 1853. The following year, aged 18, he was tried and sentenced to 50 lashes. He transferred to the 97th in 1857, twice reaching the rank of Corporal but being tried and reduced on each occasion. In 1866 he transferred to the 38th Foot, rising to Sergeant, but was yet again tried and reduced to Private. He served 21 years and 137 days, with 16½ years overseas.
86 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, H. P. Drumr. John Kincella, 2nd Eur. Bengal Fusrs., very fine £150-180
Ex Sotheby's, 10 November 1988, lot 225 (part).
Roll confirms.
87 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, Lieut. F. H. Hood, 3rd Bengal Eurpn. Regt, good very fine £250-300
Ex Glendining's, 17 March 1982, lot 56.
LIEUTENANT F.H. HOOD was present at the mutiny of the 30th Native Infantry at Nusseerabad, 28 May 1857, at the actions of Ooreyah, and operations at Shereghur Ghaut, May 1858. Served with the Agra Moveable Column towards Gwalior and commanded the Gwalior Field Force, April-June 1860.
88 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, Hf Py Drumr. Tim Carthy, 3rd Bengl Eurpn Regt, good fine £120-150
89 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, Jas Flucker, 3rd Bengl Eurpn Regt, extremely fine £150-200
90 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, Dond McGregor, 3rd Bengal Eurpn Regt, suspension refixed with consequent damage to upper part of reverse, otherwise very fine £100-120
91 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, impressed in later style Lieut, H. L. Jones 2 Co, 5 Bn Ben. Arty, a replacement issued in 1901, extremely fine £100-150
LIEUTENANT H. L. JONES became a Lieutenant in the Bengal Artillery in 1858, and retired with the rank of Major General in June 1885.
92 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, impressed in later style Lieutenant E. G. Battiscombe. Bombay Artillery., extremely fine £100-150
Ex Glendining's, 25 June 1986, lot 62.
LIEUTENANT E. G. BATTISCOMBE retired with the rank of Colonel in April 1892.
93 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, John Sinclair, 1st Bombay Eurn Fusrs, scratched below Queen’s bust, good fine £100-150
Ex Sotheby's, 10 November 1988, lot 225 (part). 94 Indian Mutiny, Bhootan and Afghanistan Group: Three, Lt. Col. R. D. Campbell, 30th P.I., Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp (Lieut.), India, General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Bhootan (Capt.), Afghanistan, 1878-80, no clasp, all engraved in upright capitals, very fine (3) £250-300
ROBERT DALLAS CAMPBELL entered the Indian Army in 1850, serving in the Sonthal Rebellion and the Indian Mutiny. He was Mentioned in Despatches for the Afghanistan War and for the Mashud Waziri expedition of 1881. He retired with the rank of Major General in 1891.
95 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, Sepoy Goonjennie, Sebundy, Sappers & Miners, fair £70-90
96 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, Kote Duffadar Guffoor Khan, Nag Irregular Cavy, impressed Indian style, suspension slack, very fine £150-200
Ex Sotheby's, 10 November 1988, lot 225 (part).
97 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp Naick Shaikemaum, 1st Regt Infy Nag: Irr: Force, impressed Indian style, about very fine£150-200
Ex Sotheby's, 10 November 1988, lot 225 (part).
98 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, Havilr Haskeljee Israel, impressed Indian style, very fine £120-150
Ex Sotheby's, 10 November 1988, lot 225 (part).
99 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, Mr Harry. Man., very fine £150-200
100 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp, W. Porter, very fine £150-200
101 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, with an unofficial clasp ‘B.R.C.T.S.’, Sergt E. Craven, 1st Bn 13th Lt Infy, almost very fine £150-200
Roll confirms as being entitled to a no-clasp medal.
102 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Delhi, Serjt E. Mann., 61st Regt, almost very fine £180-220
Roll confirms; formerly 1551, 54th Foot
103 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Delhi, Alfd Clover, 75th Regt, very fine £250-300
Alfred Clover was wounded in the right hand at Delhi, 14 September 1857, and later invalided to Europe and discharged (Roll confirms).
104 Indian Mutiny 1857-58 1 clasp, Delhi, Drumr Andw Gallagher, 1st Eurn Bengal Fusrs, contact marks, good fine £180-220
Ex Glendining's, 17 March 1982, lot 59.
Roll confirms.
105 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Delhi, Saml Gresty, 2nd Eurn Bengal Fusrs, very fine £180-220
Roll confirms.
106 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Relief of Lucknow, engraved in running script Sowar Santokh Sing, 3rd Regt Hodson's Horse, heavy contact wear, fine £80-120 107 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Lucknow, Gunr WM Smyth, 1st Bn Bengal Art., good very fine £180-220
Also entitled to Relief of Lucknow clasp.
108 Indian Mutiny Pair: 3251 Sergt D. Stokes, 102nd Foot, Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Drmr. 1st Madras Fusrs.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Victoria type 2 (impressed), very fine (2) £300-400
Roll confirms Mutiny entitlement.
109 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India, R. Mathews, 86th Regt, surface scratches, very fine £300-400
Ex Sotheby's, 1 March 1984, lot 261
ROGER MATHEWS was disabled by wounds at Kankur, 6 April 1858, following the capture of Jhansi. He was discharged at Chatham (Roll confirms).
110 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India, Jas Eley, 95th Regt, suspension refixed and loose, good fine £180-220
Roll confirms; transferred to Bombay Artillery, 8 May 1860.
111 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India, later impressed Lieut. J. Louis, 3. Bo. E.R., with repaired suspension, cleaned, very fine £200-250
Ex Sotheby's, 1 November 1984, lot 210.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL SIR JOHN LOUIS,BT., was present at several Mutiny engagements, including the siege and capture of Ratghur, action at Barodia, Relief of Saugor, Capture of Garrakota, forcing of the Muddenpore Pass, Siege and Capture of Jhansi, and the Battle of Betwa.
112 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India, Sergt Major. John Kidd, 3rd Bombay Eurpn Regt, edge knocks, very fine £200-250
113 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India, Patk Foley, 3rd Bombay Eurpn Regt, suspension refixed, fine £150-180
Ex Sotheby's, 10 November 1988, lot 225 (part).
114 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India, Hy Wright, 3rd Bombay Eupn Regt, suspension loose, good fine £180-220
115 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India, 2nd Capt C R B Highmoor A Compy 3rd Bn Madras Arty, no stops between initials (which should be R.C.B.) and somewhat weakly impressed, good very fine £350-400
Ex J.M.A. Tamplin Collection, Sotheby's, 6 November 1986, lot 523.
2ND CAPTAIN R.C.B. HIGHMOOR participated in the skirmish at Damurreagunge in March 1858, the action at Bururiah in November, and the action at Tolsipore in December, when a large body of rebels with 8 guns was defeated.
116 Indian Mutiny, 1 clasp, Central India, Gunner H. T. Yeates, A. Cy 4th Bn Madras Art., about very fine £180-220
117 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India, Asst Surgn. D. Mackenzie, 3rd Madrs Eurpn Regt, minor contact marks, better than very fine £350-400
DUNCAN MACKENZIE joined the Madras Medical Establishment as an assistant surgeon in May 1846 and served in operations in Aden in 1847. During the Mutiny he was present at the Storming of Jhansi, the action at Banda and the Surrender of Kirwi. He became a surgeon in May 1863 and a Surgeon Major in May 1866.
118 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India, John. Munro, 3rd Madrs Eurpn Regt, suspension refixed and the clasp a tailor’s copy, edge bruised, otherwise very fine £120-150
Roll confirms. 119 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Relief of Lucknow, Delhi, Wm Sheppard, 75th Regt, about very fine £300-350
Roll confirms.
120 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Delhi, John McLoughlin, 9th Lancers, good very fine £350-400
Formerly 98th Foot. Sick 7 September 1857, rejoined unit 4th January 1858, died 8 July 1858.
121 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Delhi, Hy W. Prince, 1st Eurn Bengal Fusrs, good very fine £300-350
Ex Glendining's, 23 September 1987, lot 154.
Roll confirms.
122 An Indian Mutiny, North West Frontier Pair: Captn O M. Graham Dy Asst Commy Genl, Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow (Lieut. O.M. Graham, Offg Sub-Asst Comy Genl), India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, North West Frontier, some contact marks, very fine or slightly better (2) £700-900
COLONEL OTWAY MAYNE GRAHAM was born in 1835, the 4th son of Colonel Charles Graham C.B. (see lot 8). He became an ensign in the 6th Bengal European Regiment in January 1855. He served in the Commissariat in charge of the force under Colonel Tombs which was sent against the fort of Seonda Bundleund, and also saw action at the occupation of Alum Bagh. He was with Lord Clyde's force at the Relief of Lucknow in November 1857 and served with him in the Rohileund campaign in April and May 1858. Later he was with Brigadier C Troup's column in Oudh from October 1858 until March 1859, and with Brigadier Horsford between April and May 1859, serving on the Nepal frontier between November and December of the same year. For his services during the Mutiny he received the thanks of the Bengal Government. He retired in March 1882with the rank of Colonel.
This lot forms part of a family group; see also lots 8, 57, 61, 207 and 220.
123 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Defence of Lucknow, J. Franklin, 90th Lt Infy, suspension slack, fine £400-600
First Relief Force. Roll confirms; ex 48th Foot.
124 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow, Da[vid Sil]k. Ord. Shannon., naming partially erased, good very fine £300-400
Roll confirms; also entitled to Crimea medal with Sebastopol clasp.
125 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow, Drmr Chas Kew, 1st Bn 23rd R.W. Fusrs, with engraved silver riband buckle, very fine £350-400
Roll confirms.
126 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow, Morgan Williams, 1st Bn 23rd R.W. Fusrs, several edge bruises, good fine £300-350
Roll confirms.
127 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 3 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow, Delhi, Bombr J. Greenall. 1st Bde Bengal H. Art., has been brooch- mounted on obverse, suspension crudely refixed, fine £200-300
128 Second China War 1857-60, no clasp, unnamed as issued to naval recipients, very fine £80-100
129 Second China War 1857-60, 1 clasp, Canton 1857, unnamed as issued to naval recipients, good very fine £100-150 130 Second China War 1857-60, 1 clasp, Canton 1857, impressed Capt. I. Leyne (sic), 59th Regt, contact marks, otherwise better than very fine £300-400
Roll confirms; CAPTAIN JAMES LEYNE retired with the rank of Major.
131 Second China War 1857-60, 1 clasp, Canton 1857, impressed G. Wilson, 59th Regt, good very fine £200-250
Roll confirms.
132 Second China War 1857-60, 1 clasp, Taku Forts 1860, engraved in serif capitals J. W. Ashton, R.N, considerable contact marks on obverse, good fine, reverse better £140-160
Roll confirms; JAMES WALTER ASHTON was Acting 2nd Master aboard H.M.S. Leven, a screw-propelled gunboat.
133 Second China War 1857-60, 1 clasp, Pekin 1860, officially impressed, Apothecary D. Gillespie, 99th Regt., very fine £200-300
Not listed on K.J. Asplin's roll.
134 Second China War Pair: 98 Pte. H. Yates, 60th Foot, Second China War 1857-60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (2nd Bn […]th Rl. Rifles), Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria type 2 (2-60th Foot), suspension on first refixed and the naming partially illegible, both heavily worn, only fair (2) £100-150
Roll confirms China medal.
135 Second China War 1857-60, two clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860, naming erased, very fine £60-80
136 138 136 Abyssinia 1868, J. Hussey, Lg Stoker H.M.S. Spiteful, very fine £300-350
180 medals to H.M.S. Spiteful, a 6 gun 1st class paddle sloop.
‡137 Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866, S.J.F. Craig, Toronto Naval Bde, good very fine £250-300
Roll confirms (James F. Craig); 40 medals, all 1 clasp Fenian Raid 1866, to the Brigade.
‡138 Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866, L. Cpl. C. A. Wilson, 10th R. Regt., virtually mint state £240-280
140 141 ‡139 Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1870, Pte. Z. Magnan, 1 Rawden I. Co., good very fine £220-250
Roll confirms (as ‘Magnon’); 40 medals, all 1 clasp Fenian Raid 1870, to the Company.
‡140 Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Red River 1870, 843 Pte. S. Sainsbury, 1/60 R.R., good very fine and rare £1,200-1,500
Ex Elson Collection, Glendining's, 27 February 1963, lot 250.
Roll confirms; 131 medals to officers and men of the King's Royal Rifle Corps.
141 Ashantee Pair: R. Haskott, Colr Serjt R.M.A. H.M.S. Barracouta. 73-74, Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, narrow suspension (engraved Robt Haskott Colr Sergt 13th Co R.M.A), mounted for wearing, good fine (2) £250-300
298 no clasp medals to H.M.S. Barracouta.
142 Ashantee Pair: T. Hickey Py Offr 1 cl: H.M.S. Simoom. 73-74., Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, narrow suspension (engraved C.F. Top H.M.S. Impregnable.), very fine (2) £250-300
193 no clasp medals to H.M.S. Simoom, a screw-propelled troop ship.
143 Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp, S. Arthur, Dom: 2 Cl H.M.S, Tamar, 73-74, very fine £150-200
222 no clasp medals to H.M.S. Tamar, a screw-propelled iron troop ship.
144 Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp, 754, SJT C. Bishop, 2 Bn 23. R.W. Fus: 1873-4, with silver riband buckle, rim bruise and suspension slack, very fine £180-220
145 South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879, 1192. Pte H. Singleton. 99th Foot., good very fine £280-320
Roll confirms; 903 clasps to the regiment.
146 Afghanistan 1878-80, 2248 Pte. G. Sutton, 2/60th Foot, only the medal disc, lacking suspension, very fine £30-50 147 Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp, 1953 Pte. F. Small, 81st Foot, fine, reverse somewhat better £80-100
148 Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp, 489 Driv. W. Thomas, C Batt., 2nd Bde. R.A., with old riband buckle, edge bruised, otherwise about very fine £80-100
149 Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp, 485. Driv: W. Twyford, C. Batt: 2nd Bde RA., faint trace of brooch mounting and suspension refixed, good fine, reverse better £40-60
150 Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ali Musjid, 1405 Pte T. Hudson. 10th Rl Hussars, very fine £200-250
151 Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Peiwar Kotal, 588. Pte J. Keefe. 2/8th Regt, good very fine £180-220
152 Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel, engraved in running script, Sepoy Esui Sing 2/25th Regt N.I., suspension refixed (and surface damage from overheating), fine £80-120
153 Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar, B/369. Pte R. Wigmore. 66th Foot., swivel pin bent, very fine £200-250
154 Afghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Charasia, Kabul, 1553, Pte J. Smith, 67th Foot, very fine £250-300
155 Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880, 1594 Private Geo: Fowler 66th Foot, good very fine £180-220
156 Egypt Group: Three, C. White, Sign. 2 cl., H.M.S. Minotaur, Egypt 1882-189, reverse 1882, no clasp, Khedive's Star 1882-91, 1882 issue, Marine Society Award of Merit (Charles White), very fine, sold with photograph of the recipient wearing his medals (3) £200-250
157 Egypt 1882-89, reverse 1882, no clasp, T. E. Lee, Carps. Mte. H.M.S. "Orion", usual contact wear, very fine £80-100
340 no clasp medals to the ship.
158 Egypt 1882-89, reverse 1882, no clasp, J. Partridge. Gunr R …., heavy ‘star wear’ making ship’s name illegible, fine £40-60 159 Egypt 1882-89, reverse 1882, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July, R.G. Bicknell. Capt: M. Top. H.M.S "Inflexible", heavily polished in the past, good fine £150-180
481 clasps to the ship. H.M.S. Inflexible acted as the flagship in the bombardment of Alexandria. She had the thickest armour (24 inches) and the heaviest muzzle-loading main guns ever used in the Royal Navy.
160 Egypt Pair: Lt. Col. Hon. E. A. Acheson 2/Cdm. Gds. Egypt 1882-89, 1 clasp, Tel-El- Kebir, Khedive's Star 1882-91, 1882 issue, mounted for wearing, medal with usual contact wear from the star and the star lacquered, generally very fine (2) £500-600
MAJOR GENERAL HON.EDWARD ARCHIBALD BRABAZON ACHESON was born on 22 May 1844. He was the seond son of the 3rd Earl of Gosford and Theodosia, daughter of the 10th Earl of Meath. He was educated at Harrow and represented the school in the cricket match against Eton held in July 1861.
In May 1865 he joined the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards, following in the tradition of his great uncle who had served with them in the Peninsula and Waterloo. He was promoted to Captain in October 1867 and Captain-Lieutenant Colonel in December 1875.
On 1 August 1882 the regiment sailed for Egypt aboard the troop ship Iberia arriving at Alexandria on the 12th. He was present at the battles of Tel-El-Mahuta and Tel-El-Kebir and was subsequently promoted to Major-Lieutenant Colonel. In 1886 he was promoted to Brevet Colonel, retiring on half-pay the following March. 13 April 1887 he was given the honorary rank of Major General. Major General Acheson died on 3 July 1921 of gangrene of the foot and exhaustion. He left £7,901 16s 2d, bequeathing his war medals to one of his daughters.
The lot is sold with a considerable amount of photocopied documentation including several copy photographs of the recipient.
161 Egypt Pair: 1792 Sgt. W. Freeland, 1/R. W. Kent R., Egypt 1882-89, reverse 1882, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85, Khedive's star 1882-91, 1882 issue, medal with considerable contact wear, about fine, start somewhat better (2) £150-180
162 Egypt Pair: J.C. Fielding. Writer, 3. Cl. H.M.S. Dryad., Egypt 1882-89, reverse undated, no clasp; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria (impressed; J.C. Fielding, Chf: Writer, H.M.S. Impregnable.), very fine to good very fine (2) £200-250
99 no clasp medals to H.M.S Dryad.
This lot forms part of a family group; see also lot 2.
163 Egypt Pair: Lieut. R. J. Kidd R.N. H.M.S. Iris, Egypt 1882-89, reverse undated, no clasp; Khedive's Star 1882-91, undated issue, extremely fine (2) £250-300
297 no clasp medals to H.M.S. Iris
‡164 Egypt 1882-89, reverse undated, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85, 21 Boatn. I. Mailloux, Caughnawaga Det:, very fine and rare £800-1,000
Roll confirms (Ignace Mailloux). Approximately 390 Canadian boatmen, or Voyageurs, were engaged by the British Government for service with the Nile Expedition, to navigate the boats and the steamers over the cataracts.
165 Egypt Pair: B. Shepherd, Cooper, H.M.S. Tyne., Egypt 1882-89, reverse undated, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885, Khedive's Star 1882-91, 1884-86 issue, unnamed as issued, about extremely fine (2) £180-220
125 clasps to the ship. H.M.S. Tyne was formerly the Moss Line merchant ship S.S. Mariotis, purchased by the Royal Navy in 1878 as a troop ship. Part of the crew landed to join the Naval Brigade in defending Suakin. 164
166 Egypt Pair: 25139 Ac. Bomb. A. Jack, 5/1 500 Div. R.A., Egypt 1882-89, reverse undated, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885, Khedive's Star, 1884-6 issue, contact wear to obverse of medal, very fine (2) £200-250 167 Emin Pasha Relief Expedition Star 1887-89, silver, unnamed, by BHJ, hallmarked Birmingham, 1889, lacking suspension ring, light marks on the reverse, good very fine and rare £300-350
This and the following lot were acquired from the estate of Sir William Mackinnon Bt. (1825-95), founder of the Imperial British East Africa Company and close friend of Henry Morton Stanley. Carrington & Co of London, whose mark is usually encountered on these stars, had their manufactory in Birmingham. As these appear to be identical stars, it is to be supposed that the unidentified BHJ was either supplier to or obtained these from the same workshop as did Carrington & Co. 168 Emin Pasha Relief Expedition Star 1887-89, silver, unnamed, another similar, by BHJ, hallmarked Birmingham, 1889, lacking suspension ring, light marks on the reverse, good very fine and rare £300-350
169 Benin 1897 and Great War Group: Five, 340726 S.C. Lusmore, Ch. Shpt. R.N., East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Benin 1897 (Shipwright, H.M.S. Forte), 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (Carp. Mate, H.M.S. Patrol), first renamed in engraved letters, very fine (5) £250-300
320 Benin clasps to H.M.S. Forte. Mention in Despatches: London Gazette, 1 January 1916: …‘For services during operations in the Cameroons’. (Captain Cyril Miller's Despatches for services rendered when Lusmore's ship, H.M.S. Dwarf, was rammed by the armed German merchantman Nachtigal.) The lot is sold with the following documentation: service papers; a letter from the Admiralty, 10 October 1915, commending the work carried out on H.M.S. Dwarf at Duala; a copy of The London Gazette, 1 January 1916, with attached letter from Charles Walker, February 6 1918; a letter from Captain Frederick E. K. Strong, H.M.S. Velox, submitting Lusmore's name for the Meritorious Service Medal, dated 9 February; and a copy of The Illustrated Weekly News, 9 February 1918, with photographs of Lusmore and his three brothers.
170 Benin 1897 and Great War Group: Five, 169382 T. Heather, P.O. 1 Cl. R.N., East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp Benin 1897 (Ord. H.M.S. St. George), 1914 Star (Hawke Bttn. R.N.D.), British War and Victory Medals, Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (A.B. (Rigger) H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert), very fine or better (5) £400-600
456 Benin clasps to H.M.S. St. George; roll confirms 1914 Star.
PETTY OFFICER HEATHER died on 7 January 1920, aged 42 and is buried in Eastney Cemetery. This lot forms part of a family group; see also lot 1.
171 East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Sierra Leone 1898-99, impressed in later style 155171 P-O: 2:Cl: W. J. Arnold, H.M.S. Blonde, very fine £120-150
172 India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895, 2627 Pte A. Gallagher, 1st Bn E. Lanc. Regt, very fine £100-150
173 India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, 4294 Pte E. Sims, 1st Bn Som: Lt Infy, reverse of clasp with surface solder, very fine £70-90
174 India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Jamdr. Ganda Singh, 10th Bl. Lcrs., contact wear, good fine £70-90 175 India General Service 1895-1902, bronze issue, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Cook Hira Jhind, I. S. Infy, suspension slack, good fine £60-80
176 India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1901-2, 251 Lce Naick Hawal, N. Waz. Militia, very fine £70-80
177 India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Malakand 1897, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, 3065 Sepoy Gobindu, 29th Bl Infy, contact marks on obverse, about very fine £120-150
178 Indian General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, 4757 Pte. J. Moran, 2d Bn Ryl Ir: Regt, slight edge bruising and suspension slack, good fine £120-150
179 India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98, 4610 Pte. W. Milner, 2d Bn. K. O. York. Lt. Infy., suspension slack, and upper right hand lug of Tirah bar bent, otherwise very fine £120-150
180 India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah, 1897-98, 440 Gunr P. Daly. No5. M.B.R.A., very fine £100-120
181 India General Service 1895-1902, 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98, Waziristan 1901-2, Lieut. J.S. Swan, Comst Transpt Dept, suspension slack, very fine £200-250
J.S. SWAN retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
182 India General Service 1895-1902, 4 clasps, Relief of Chitral 1895, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98, 3231 Sepoy Kishan Singh, 30th Bl Infy, suspension very slack, good fine £150-200
183 Rhodesia, Sudan, Defence of Ladysmith and Great War Casualty Group: Nine, SR-216 Pte. A. J. Woodward, E. Kent R., late Rifle Brigade, British South Africa Company's Medal 1890-97, reverse Rhodesia 1896 (31 medals to 2 Rifle Brigade), Queen's Sudan 1896-98, Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing's Nek, Belfast, King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (all 2385 Pte. 2/R. Bde), 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Memorial Plaque, Khedive's Sudan 1896-1908, no clasp (unnamed as issued), first with severe edge bruising only fine, second with regimental number re-engraved, Orange Free State clasp on third a tailor's copy, the Memorial Plaque in its original card container, all but the first generally very fine, an extremely rare combination (9) £800-1,200
PRIVATE A. J. WOODWARD was killed in action on 4 April 1915, and is buried in the Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard extension.
Sold with Queen Victoria's South Africa tin, two condolence slips, memorial scroll, this with original forwarding tube, postmarked 20 Aug. 1920, a photograph of the recipient as acting corporal on a motorbike, and an envelope addressed to his wife, postmarked Westgate on Sea, 1 September 1914. 184 A Sudan Pair: 3092 Pte. P. Smith, 2nd Lanc. Fus. Queen's Sudan 1896-98, Khedive's Sudan, 1 clasp, Khartoum, second engraved in upper obverse, good very fine (2) £280-320
185 Queen's Sudan 1896-98, 4643 Pte. W. Potter, 1/Sea Hrs, edge bruise beneath bust, good very fine £180-220
186 Queen's Sudan 1896-98, 2576 Sgt. H. Coward, A.O.C., initial re-engraved in deep upright capitals causing edge bruise, otherwise about very fine (2) £150-200
187 Queen's Sudan 1896-98, unnamed, good very fine; Khedive's Star 1882-91, 1882 issue, very fine; M.B.E., type 1, Civil Division, breast badge, hallmarked 1930, good very fine; Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Victoria, unnamed, fine; Indian Mutiny 1857-58, just the disc, with naming erased; GERMANY, 1939 pin back bar to the Iron Cross, in case of issue extremely fine; Ostvolk Decoration, 2nd class in bronze, with swords, very fine; A silver-gilt badge, hallmarked London, 1888, with crossed enamelled flags, DERBYSHIRE above, and a miniature General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq, extremely fine (9) £150-200
188 Khedive's Sudan 1896-1908, 2 clasps, The Atbara, Khartoum, 4004 Pte. A. Hamber, 1st Linc. R., very fine £120-150
189 South Africa, Great War Group: Five, 159395 R.H. Sainsbury, Ch. Shpt., R.N., Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (impressed in large capitals Car. Mte., H.M.S. Beagle), 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (Car. Mate, H.M.S. Centurion), generally very fine (5) £220-250
Roll confirms; 110 no clasp Queen's South Africa medals to H.M.S. Beagle. Sold with photocopied service paper.
190 South Africa, Great War Group: Five, 150085 J. F. Mouatt, Sh. Cpl. 1, R.N., Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (impressed in large capitals J. F. Monatt, H.M.S. Blanche), 1914-15 Star (A of name officially corrected), British War and Victory Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Victoria (Mouat, Sh. Corp. 2nd Cl., H.M.S. Lion), very fine £180-220
Not on roll (but naming of correct style); 155 no clasp Queen's South Africa medals to H.M.S. Blanche
191 South Africa, Great War Group: Five, 341118 F. M. Domaille, Act. Ch. Armr. R.N., Queen's South Africa, no clasp (impressed in large capitals Armrs. Cr. H.M.S. Forte), 1914-15 Star (341118 F.N. Domaille Arm.), British War and Victory Medals (F.N. Domaille), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V, type 1, 1910-20 (Armr. H.M.S Commonwealth), first letter of Surname and C of Cr. officially corrected on South Africa, extremely fine (5) £200-250
192 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp, impressed in small capitals P. V. Wheeler, A.B., H.M.S. Monarch, obverse scratches, otherwise good very fine £80-100
Sold with service papers, stating that he served on H.M.S. Philomel in 1900 during the blockade of Delagoa Bay and that he received his medal 9 March 1902.
193 South Africa, Great War Group: Three, 152754 Charles Vickery, Ch. Sto. R.N., Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (impressed C. Vickery, Act. Ch. Sto., H.M.S. Pelorus), British War Medal, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (H.M.S. Vivid), very fine and better (3) £150-180
Roll confirms; 215 no clasp Queen's South Africa medals to H.M.S. Pelorus
194 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp, 3414 Cpl. J. Lock, Gloucester Regt., very fine; together with 1914-15 star, 1906 Pte. C. Tombs, Hereford R. good very fine (2) £60-80
195 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp, Nursing Sister H.F. Pocock., better than very fine £120-150 196 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp, Mr. J. Aitken, Imp: Mil: Rly:, good very fine £80-100
197 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp, A. Bogle. I.M.R., rim bruise, very fine £60-80
198 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal, 6118 Boy J. H. Buckingham, L'pool Regt, good fine £70-90
199 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, 5012 Pte A. Greatrix. S. Stafford: Regt, good very fine £60-80
200 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Mr. R. McInroy, Imp: Mil: Rly:, good very fine £80-100
201 South Africa Pair: 4318 Pte. J. T. Connett, Devon Regt., Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Belfast, King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, very fine £150-200
202 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, 128 Pte. Eddy, Rly Pnr. Regt., edge bruise beneath bust, otherwise very fine £100-150 The Cape Pioneer Railway Regiment was raised by Major L.I. Seymour, a distinguished American engineer, mainly from mining employees of the Rand. Their role was to protect and repair the railways.
203 South Africa Pair: 10293 Gnr E. Hudson, R.F.A., Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, very fine (2) £100-120
204 South Africa, Great War Group: Five, 6818 Sgt. W. Bagshaw, Sco. Rif., Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Kings South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (both Pte.), 1914-15 Star (Cpl.), British War and Victory Medals, mounted for wearing, with riband bar, very fine or better (5) £120-150
205 South Africa, Great War Group: Five, 62567 Sjt. D. Callaghan, R.A., Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901 (engraved in sloping caps. 6068 Cpl. R.E.) British War and Victory Medals, Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, Edward VII (125 Sjt 1/London R.G.A.), Belgium Croix de Guerre, good very fine or better, with related miniatures (the Territorial medal with George V obverse) and riband bar (10) £300-400
206 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Wittebergen, Transvaal, 2991 Drmr: R. Griffiths, S. Stafford Regt, unofficial rivets on third clasp, contact marks, very fine £80-100
207 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 claps, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, impressed Lieut: C.N.A. Graham, North’d: Fus: M.I., tarnished, extremely fine £400-500
LIEUTENANT CHARLES NOEL ANDREWS GRAHAM, Mounted Infantry, 3rd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, died 13 October 1901, at Middleburg, Transvaal, of wounds received in action near Koornfontein, 28 August 1901. He was the only son of Major-General Frederick William Graham (see lot 57). He was born in September 1879 and educated at Eton, where he was a 2nd Lieutenant in the School Corps, and Oxford. He entered the Northumberland Fusiliers from 5th Battalion Rifle Brigade in March 1900, being promoted to Lieutenant the following August. Soon after joining he was appointed assistant adjutant to his battalion. In February 1901, a mounted infantry company was formed; Lieutenant Graham joined it and proceeded to South Africa, serving with the company up to his death. While being carried from the field wounded and under heavy fire, he heard a shout: "Another man hit." In terrible pain and weak, he directed his bearers to leave him and look after the other wounded man; "His one thought," his commanding officer wrote, "was always for others."
Why Lieutenant Graham received the 1902 clasp is unclear, presumably due to an administrative error.
This lot forms part of a family group; see also lots 8, 57, 61, 122 and 220.
207 208 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, R.A. Bowen. Surgeon., edge bruise, otherwise very fine £200-250
209 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal, 2182 Pte. F. Warman, Welsh Regt., with ‘ghost’ dates on reverse, edge bruised, otherwise better than very fine; together with British War and Victory Medal pair, 25918 Pte. R. Frake, Welsh Regt., very fine (3) £100-150
210 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, 4040 Pte G. Miles, Liverpool Regt, good very fine £150-180
211 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Belmont, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, engraved in sloping caps. 23596 Sapr F. Brophy. R.E., good very fine £100-150
212 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Modder River, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal, 3803 Pte S. Brown, A. & S. Highrs:, lightly tooled on reverse, good very fine £100-150
213 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, 5968 Pte. S. Larmour, Rl. Irish Rifles, very fine £100-150
214 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek, 6393 Pte A. Scott. Durham Lt Infy, several edge bruises and suspension slack, good fine £100-150
215 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, engraved in italics 3490 Pte. F. Berry, 6/Drgn. Gds.; together with Metropolitan Police Coronation, 1911, P.C. E. Berry, extremely fine (2) £180-220
216 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek, South Africa 1901, 2088 Pte E. Alford, Devon: Regt, with ‘ghost’ dates on reverse, very fine £120-150
217 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast, 4231 Pte. W. Mackey. R. Ir. Regt., a late issue with non-swivelling suspension, officially named in Great War style, very fine £60-80
218 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Neck, South Africa 1901, with ‘ghost’ dates in reverse fields, 2791 Pte. E. W. Buckle, R. Wt. Surrey Regt, last clasp loose, good very fine; together with an unrelated 1939-45 War Medal (2) £120-150
219 South Africa Pair: 9933 Sjt. C. W. H. Wetmore, Cldstm. Gds. Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Belmont, Diamond Hill, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast, King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, first with ’ghost’ dates, good very fine, sold with photocopies of the Queen's and King's South Africa Medal roll confirming the clasps (2) £200-250
220 South Africa, Great War 1914 Casualty Group: Four, Capt. A.G.M. Graham, Worc. R., Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902 (engraved in italic capitals, Lieut.), 1914 Star with clasp, British War and Victory Medals, the clasp to the 1914 Star loose, tarnished, about extremely fine; together with a British War Medal, A.A. 322 M.G.A. Graham. A.B. R.N.V.R., extremely fine (5) £700-900
CAPTAIN ALEC GEORGE MALCOLM GRAHAM was killed in action, 22 December 1914 while attached to the 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial.
Son of Captain George Augustus Graham (see lot 61), he joined the 6th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment in December 1901, serving in operations in Cape Colony January-May 1902. He was promoted to Captain in August 1914.
ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN MALCOLM GEORGE ALEC GRAHAM was Captain A.G.M. Graham's twin brother. This lot forms part of a family group; see also lots 8, 57, 61, 122 and 207. 221 South Africa, Great War Group: Five, Major C. H. F. Rumbold, East Surrey Regiment, late Royal Scots Fusiliers, Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Orange Free State, King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (both Capt. Rl. Scots. Fus. (first impressed, second engraved in italic capitals), 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, generally good very fine (5) £600-800
MAJOR CHRISTIAN RUMBOLD served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers and was present at the Battle of Colenso on 15 December 1899, where he was taken prisoner of war (London Gazette, 23 February 1900). He was promoted Captain in September 1901 (London Gazette, 15 October 1901).
Following the South African War he became an Honorary Major with the 4th Battalion East Surrey Regiment. On the outbreak of the Great War he was promoted to full Major (London Gazette, 29 August 1914). He served in Mesopotamia, attached to the 2nd Battalion Norfolk Regiment, where he was killed in action on 29 November 1915. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial.
222 South Africa, Great War Group: Five, 5918 Sgt. W. Cossey, 2/Rif. Brig., Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Orange Free State, King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (both Pte.), 1914 Star, with clasp, British War and Victory Medals, good fine to very fine (5) £300-350
223 South Africa, Great War Group: Five, 305017 F Reypert S.P.O. R.N., Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (30526 Tpr. P.O.W.L H.), King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (engraved 43174 Tpr. S.A.L.H.), 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, mounted for wearing, first two with contact wear, good fine to very fine, others better, sold with Royal Navy cap badge (5) £600-800
FRANK REYPERT was born in 1883 and ran away to sea at a young age. In November 1900 he was discharged from the merchant ship Guelph at the Cape of Good Hope. He soon after enlisted in the newly formed Prince of Wales Light Horse, later transferring to the South African Light Horse.
He returned to England following the war and in September 1903 he volunteered for 12 years service in the Royal Navy. During the First World War he served in H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth during the Gallipoli campaign. From June 1917 to April 1919 he served in TB043 which from March 1918 to the end of hostilities patrolled the Gulf of Salonika with TB070.
The lot is sold with the following documentation:
Certificate of Discharge from the Guelph, 2 November 1900; Certificate of Discharge from the South African Light Horse, 7 July 1902; Certificate of Discharge from Merchant Navy, 19 May 1903; Certificate of Service, 30 September 1903-9 June 1922; Qualification in Stoker Rating Certificate; Passing Certificate-General, 23 January 1919; Employment and Ability Record 1920-22; Provisional Discharge Certificate, 9 June 1922; A book containing poems, stories and pen and ink drawings (an example illustrated to right), many humorous and some of a risqué nature compiled by the recipient while patrolling the Gulf of Salonika and also including some photographs, including three of TB043, a copy of a congratulatory Naval Signal from the Captain of TB070 to TB043, 17 November 1918 and TB043's reply.
224 South Africa, Great War Group: Nine, 1DG-3600 S. Sgt. F. Radford, 1-Dg. Gds., Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Saddler), King South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, 1914 star with clasp (Sd: S Sjt), British War and Victory Medals, Defence Medal (engraved F. Radford), Delhi Durbar 1911 (S.S. Sgt), Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George V (Sd. S. Sgt.), Austria, Bronze Commander's Jubilee Medal for Foreigners 1908 (S.S. Sgtd), King's South Africa with naming erased, this fair, others generally very fine (9) £600-800
The Emperor Franz Joseph was Honorary Colonel of the 1st Dragoon Guards, and all members of the regiment received the Diamond Jubilee medal in 1908. 225 Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry Medal, 3rd Battalion 1901-02 32396 Pte. A. Middleton, edge bruise below A of AFRICA, otherwise very fine £120-150
ARCHIBALD MIDDLETON served as a Trooper, 111th Coy. 3rd Battalion Imperial Yeomanry.
226 South Australia Peace Medal, 1900, a bronze cross with a central wreath, the obverse centre with portrait of Queen Victoria left, with inscription from top, clockwise BRITISH / WAR 1899-0 / SOUTH AFRICA / TRANSVAAL, the reverse with PEACE MEDAL in centre, with inscription from top, clockwise SOUTH / 1900 / AUSTRALIA / 1900, 30.8mm, with integral loop for suspension, good very fine £40-60
227 China 1900, no clasp, W.H. Betty, A.B., H.M.S. Endymion., scuffed, good very fine £100-150
Roll confirms; 288 no clasp medals to the ship. H.M.S. Endymion was a first class cruiser. She took part in the Diamond Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead and was present at the operations against the Taku Forts, 17 June 1900.
228 China and Long Service Pair: 164339 W. F. Irons, R.N., China 1900, no clasp (A.B., H.M.S. Goliath); Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (Boatn., H.M. Coast Guard), extremely fine (2) £180-220
Roll confirms; 760 no clasp medals to the ship. H.M.S. Goliath was sunk by the Turkish torpedo boat Mauvenet off Cape Helles, 13 May 1915.
229 China and Great War Group: Four, J 283696 F. Rose, L. Sto. R.N., China 1900 (P.O. H.M.S. Isis), 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, good very fine (4) £180-220
Roll confirms; 432 no clasp medals to the ship. H.M.S. Isis was a second class cruiser. She took part in the Diamond Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead.
230 China, Somaliland, Messina Earthquake and Great War Group: Six, 161448 G. J. Colman, C.P.O., R.N., China 1900, no clasp (A.B. H.M.S. Marathon), Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (P.O. 1 Cl. H.M.S. Philomel,), 1914-15 star (P.O.), British War and Victory Medals, Messina Earthquake Commemorative 1908, silver issue, generally very fine (6) £400-500
China Medal: Roll confirms; 236 medals (all no clasp) to the ship.
Somaliland 1908-10: Roll confirms (Coleman); 470 medals to the ship; additionally confirms entitlement to the Messina Earthquake medal.
231 China 1900, no clasp, S. Dale, Pte. R.M., H.M.S. Plover., a few marks, good fine £140-160
Roll confirms; 74 medals (all no clasp) to the ship, 9 to the Royal Marines.
232 China 1900, no clasp, E. Grimsey, A.B., H.M.S. Undaunted., very fine £100-150
Roll confirms; 512 medals (all no clasp) to the ship.
233 China, Somaliland Pair: Capt. H. H. Nurse, 122nd Rajput Infy, China 1900, no clasp (22nd Bo. Inf.), Africa General Service, 1902- 56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04, both heavily polished, fine £180-200
H.H. NURSE served additionally in Aden 1903-04, and retired with the rank of Major. 234 China 1900, no clasp, engraved in running script 791 Lce Duffr Harnam Singh, 16th Bl Lcrs, obverse polished, very fine £100-150
235 China 1900, no clasp, Pte R.P. Dipple. Shanghai Vols., rim bruise, good very fine £150-200
236 China 1900, no clasp, Bearer W.G. Walshe. Shanghai Vols., extremely fine £150-200
Ex Glendining's, 17 March 1982, lot 99.
237 China 1900, bronze issue, no clasp, Syce Umryat, 3rd Bo. Lt. Cav., very fine £100-150
238 China 1900, bronze issue, no clasp, 392 Syce Kisna, Jodphur I. S. Lcrs., lower half of obverse porous (where verdigris has been removed) and with some scratches, about very fine, reverse extremely fine £80-120
239 China 1900, bronze issue, no clasp, 65 Dooly Bearer Jodham, S. &. T. Corps, extremely fine, with original lustre, rare thus £120-150
240 China 1900, bronze issue, no clasp, 636 Cooly Haidar, S. & T. Corps, H of Haidar corrected, very fine £80-120
241 China 1900, bronze issue, no clasp, 3350 Office Chaprasi Nool Raj S. & T. Corps, cleaned, good fine £80-120
242 China 1900, bronze issue, no clasp, 973 Mule Nankoo, Cooly Corps, suspension slack, only about fine but a rare unit £60-80
243 China 1900, 1 clasp, Taku Forts, W. Lee, Sto., H.M.S. Algerine, about extremely fine £350-400
Roll confirms; 94 clasps to the ship. In the action against the Taku Forts, 17 June 1900, H.M.S. Algerine was pounded by gunfire from both sides and only escaped destruction when a searchlight suddenly collapsed. Four members of the crew were wounded.
244 China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin, E. Frost, Sto., H.M.S. Centurion, obverse heavily pitted, fine, reverse slightly better £150-200
Roll confirms; 390 clasps to the ship.
H.M.S. Centurion took part in the operations against the Taku Forts, and saw action again some three weeks later when two members of the crew were killed and two wounded.
245 China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin, J.W. Montgomery, Shipt. H.M.S. Endymion, edge bruise below 1 of date, very fine £250-300
Roll confirms; 280 Relief of Pekin clasps to the ship.
246 China, Great War Group: Three, 195230 C Edgington, A.B. R.N., China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin (Ord, H.M.S. Endymion), British War and Victory Medals, first renamed, very fine; together with British War Medal, bronze issue, 1750 Havr. Mohd H(ussa)in, 6 Lab., partially erased, about very fine £120-150 Roll confirms China medal and clasp.
247 China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin, H. Dawes, Pte. R.M., Nl. Depot, Wei-Hai-Wei, good very fine £280-320
Roll confirms; 72 clasps to depot.
248 China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin, 5418 Pte. T. Jones, 2nd Rl Welsh Fus, extremely fine £280-320
530 clasps to the regiment.
249 China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin, 3841 Pte. R. Leyshon, 2nd Rl Welsh Fus., edge bruise, otherwise good very fine £280-320
250 China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin, 5077 Pte. H. Padden, 2nd Rl. Welsh Fus., extremely fine £280-320 251 China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin, 4574 Pte. J. Tranter, 2nd Rl. Welsh Fus., obverse scratched, very fine £250-300
252 China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin, 386 Sepoy Bisebar Singh, 7th Rajput, very fine £180-220
253 254 253 China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin, Pte. A.F. Rainsford, Tientsin Vol. Corps, good very fine £400-500
Ex Sotheby's, 29 October 1987, lot 39.
PRIVATE A.F. RAINSFORD was an employee of the Hong Kong Bank (65 clasps to the Tientsin Volunteer Corps).
254 China 1900, bronze issue, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin, Syce Bihari, 1st Sikhs, extremely fine, very rare thus £200-300
255 Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04, F. Tussler, Sto, H.M.S. Fox., good very fine £100-120
Roll confirms; 385 clasps to the ship.
256 Somaliland, Persian Gulf and Great War Group: Five, Engr. Lt. Comdr. R. S. B. Baskett, R.I.M., Africa General Service 1902- 56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (Asst. Engr. R.I.M.S. Hardinge), Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-14 (Engr. R.I.M.S. Minto), 1914-15 Star (Engr.), British War and Victory Medals, very fine or slightly better (5) £280-320
480 Persian Gulf 1909-14 clasps to R.I.M.S. Minto.
257 Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Kenya, 22993187 CFN G. Adamson, R.E.M.E., extremely fine £60-80
258 Tibet 1903-04, bronze issue, no clasp, 387 Cooly Jugman S. & T. Corps, extremely fine £80-100
259 Tibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse, 3 Dvr Alaf, 15th Pack Mule Corps, suspension slack, very fine £180-220
260 Messina Earthquake 1908, in silver, unnamed (as issued to British naval personnel who participated in the relief operations), very fine £50-70
261 India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1908, 8320 Pte J. Kinsley. 1st Bn Northd. Fus:, a few contact marks, very fine £100-120
262 India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Abor 1911-12, Sergt A. Park, Corps of Mily. Staff Clerks, suspension slack and edge bruises, very fine £150-200
Ex Glendining's, 24 June 1987, lot 161 (part). 263 India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, 242635 Pte. R. Collins. Hamps. R., good very fine £50-70
264 India General Service 1908-35 (5), comprising: 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, 4568 Sowar Sundar Singh, 25/Cavy F.F.; 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (2): 7774 Sep. Jagir Singh, 1-11 Sikh R., and 7496 Sep. Ghulam Ali, Kurram Mil.; 1 clasp, Mohmand 1933, 5553 L-Nk. Fateh Ahmed, 2-10 Baluch R.; 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1935, 8661 Sepoy Rashid Ahmad, 1- 15 Punjab R., generally very fine (5) £120-150
265 India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan, 1919-21, 495 Jumman Khan, N.W. Ry., good very fine £40-60
266 India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Malabar 1921-22, 7177143 Pte. S. Berry, Leins. R., rim knock, about very fine £100-120
267 A Waziristan Pair: 1403153 B.Q.M. Sjt. L. J. Akers, R.A. India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1921-24 (Serjt.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George V, 1911-20 issue, polished, about very fine (2) £80-120
268 India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31, 6395029 Pte. A.S. Gates. R. Suss. R., a few edge bruises, about very fine £50-70
269 North West Frontier, Second World War Group: Five, 6393974 Pte G. Harrison, R. Suss. R., Indian General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31, 1939-45, France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, very fine or better (5) £80-100
270 North West Frontier, Second World War Prisoner of War Group: Four, 3126846 W.O. Cl. 2 D. Hollas, Seaforth, India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (Pte.), 1939-45 Star, War Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1, first with attempted erasure of rank, about very fine, others extremely fine (4) £180-220
D. HOLLAS was imprisoned in Stalag 357, Oerbke, near Fallingbostel.
271 North West Frontier, Second World War Prisoner of War Group: Three, 4443906 Pte. J. P. Mallen, Durh. L. I., India General Service 1908-35, one clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31, 1939-45 Star, War Medal, sold with Durham Light Infantry cap badge, four ‘dog tags’, Stalag XX1B P.O.W. tag (2396), Order of the Buffaloes silver badge (Bro. John P. Mallen raised 25-4-52, Newton Lodge 8079), good very fine (10) £200-300
272 India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32, 6283581 Pte. J. J. H. Payne, The Buffs, good very fine £60-80
273 India General Service, Palestine Pair, 3309351 Sgt. R. Hone, H.L.I., India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1935 (Pte.), General Service Medal, 1 clasp, Palestine, both with edge bruises, very fine (2) £120-150
274 India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1935, 2928299 Pte. A. Thompson, A. & S. H., severe edge bruise beneath bust, otherwise about very fine £50-70
275d India General Service 1908-35, bronze issue, 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1908, Abor 1911-12, Grass Cutter Sardan 19 Lcrs., the Abor clasp loose, suspension refixed and medal heavily polished, fine £100-150
276 India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Mahsud 1919-20, Waziristan 1919-21, 138626 Pte. W. H. Wilson, R.A., very fine £80-120
277 India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Waziristan 1919-21, Waziristan 1921-24, 708665 Pte. A. N. Showell, M.G.C., good fine £70-90
278 India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Waziristan 1921, Waziristan 1921-24, 7868009 Sjt. F.H. Cossum, Tank Cps, about very fine £80-100 279 India General Service 1908-35, 4 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Mahsud 1919-20, Waziristan 1919-21, Waziristan 1921-24, 57 Dvr. Said Ahmad, 6 P. Bty., very fine £100-120
280 Great War Group: Four, K 22348 R. W. Long, Sto. 1, R.N., 1914 Star and Clasp (Sto. 2 Cl., Benbow Btn. R.N.D.), British War and Victory Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 2. 1920-30 (H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert), very fine (4) £280-320
Roll confirms Star and Clasp.
281 1914 Star and Clasp, 13890 Dvr. L. Vernon R.F.A.; 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, 11223 Pte. H. J. Williams, Hamps. R., War Medal lacking suspension pin; Mercantile Marine War Medal, Richard M. Clarke, generally very fine (4) £50-70
282 Great War Group: Four, PO. 12868, Pte. W. T. Fleet, R.M.L.I., 1914 Star (R.M. Brigade), British War and Victory Medals, Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct (B. 1608, Mne. R.F.R.), very fine (4) £150-200
Roll confirms Star.
283 Great War, Gallipoli Croix de Guerre Group: Five, 271528 C.E.R.A. 2, R.N., 1914-15 Star (Act. C.E.R.A. 2), British War and Victory Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 2, 1920-30 (H.M.S. Vivid), France, Croix de Guerre 1914- 17, with palm branch on riband, good fine to very fine (5) £180-220
Sold with original citation, 5 October 1919, and translation:
‘Thomas Scott, Chief Engine Room Artificer, of the warship Albion. This Naval officer distinguished himself on the occasion of the wreck of the Gaulois after the action which took place on March 18th 1915 in the Dardenelles, by rendering important service in charge of diving apparatus during the salvage operations on this warship, manifesting endurance, courage and professional ability which single him out as a noteworthy officer.’
284 Great War, Al Valore Militare Group: Five, Payr. Comdr. W. P. Rainier R.N., 1914-15 Star (Asst. Payr.), British War and Victory Medals (Payr.), Silver Jubilee 1935, Italy, Al Valore Militare, in bronze (unnamed as issued), mounted for wearing, extremely fine, with related miniatures, contained in Garrard case (10) £700-900
Al Valore Militare: London Gazette, 17 November 1917.
The lot is offered with the following related material:
Six photograph albums, circa 1906-30, with many of the Gallipoli campaign, as well as the Spithead Review, 1909, Portland Naval Base, 1918-19, and West Africa 1924.
An invitation and a menu for the official dinner given by Rear Admiral Kozo Sato I.J.N., aboard H.I.J.M. Idzumo, Portland, 27 January 1919.
Three Dinner menus from S.S. Llandaff Castle, May 1 1932 (one with pencil signatures).
This lot forms part of a family group; see also lot 394.
285 Great War, Second War and Naval Good Shooting Group: Seven, 190817 Gnr G. E. Bounton,, R.N., 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches, 1939-45 Star, Defence and War Medals, Naval Good Shooting Medal 1903-14, George V (P.O. 1cl. H.M.S. Neptune 1911-12; roll confirms), very fine or better (7) £350-400
Mention in Despatches: London Gazette, 16 August 1915 (Vice-Admiral John M. de Robeck's despatches for the landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula, 25th and 26th April 1915.)
‘Recommended for accelerated promotion:- Mr. Charles Edward Bounton, Gunner, R.N. H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth.’ 286 Great War, Palestine, Second World War and Korea Group: Twelve, L Chircop, 1914-15 Star (O.S., M.M.F.), British War and Victory Medals (O.S. 1, M.F.A.), Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-39 (P.O. Std. R.N.), 1939-45, Atlantic and Africa Stars, Defence and War Medals, Korea 1950-53, 1st obverse, U.N. Korea, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 3, 1931-36 (P.O. Std., H.M.S. Daring), mounted for wearing, mainly fine or better, a fine long service combination of awards (12) £600-800
287 1914-15 Star Trio and Memorial Plaque to a First Day of the Somme Casualty, 17172 Pte. Wilfred Lawson Rawle, Som. L.I., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Memorial Plaque, contained in a plaster frame, with two soldiers either side of a triumphal arch, with wooden surround, the upper wooden surround containing the Memorial Plaque extremely fine (4) £400-600
PRIVATE WILFRED LAWSON RAWLE was killed in action at the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916, aged 33, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
The lot is sold with six postcards (including four silk), a memorial Card, Introduction to the Register of The Thiepval Memorial France, Imperial War Graves Commission, London 1930, Thiepval Memorial France Part XXXVI, Pready-Reesby, Imperial War Graves Commission, London 1929 (this disbound).
288 1914-15 Star Trio to a First Day of the Somme Casualty, 2136 Pte H. Ferguson, High L. I., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Silver War Badge (76067) and two Imperial Service badges, about extremely fine, with related miniatures (9) £180-220
Offered with the following items and documents:
Particulars of Service; Discharge Certificate; War Badge Certificate (76067), dated 16-12-16; Forwarding slip for 1914-15 Star, dated 31 January 1921; Aluminium ‘dog tag’; Two Steel address tags; Two cap badges for the H.L.I. and the 9th Battalion; A tapestry banner bearing his name and regimental details; Three football prize medals, two in gold and including one awarded to Private Ferguson's father; British Legion badge, in original numbered box of issue; and
A photocopy of a handwritten autobiography by the recipient, from which the following extracts are taken:
‘In April 1914…I accordingly joined the Glasgow Highlanders without consulting my parents…’
‘The Battalion left Dunfermline for France on 2nd November 1914. I was left behind because of my youth and because the under age limit was 19. I actually left Dunfermline for France on my 19th birthday, 26th June 1915…‘
‘…The 1st Day of July 1916 was the first day of the battle of the Somme and shelling right along the front had commenced just before sunrise. The German artillery naturally replied and where I was I couldn't escape the German and our own shells, and to this day, I don't know whether it was a German or a British bullet that got me. My job along with other H.L.I. boys was to carry sand bags that had been filled in the mine along a distance of 10 to 15 yards to another man who handed them on to another, and so on until they were finally deposited in shell holes at night time. My last words before I was hit were; "I don't mind getting it in the arm or the leg, but I don't want it in the head." No sooner had these words been spoken than I got it in the head. The shrapnel bullet, which I still have in a drawer, pierced my steel helmet and, with a piece of my helmet lodged in my head. Fortunately for me, my pal, Tommy McKenzie, was nearby and he caught me as I was falling. He told me I was shouting "Mother, Mother." I recovered consciousness in the trench and remember having the bullet and piece of helmet taken from (my) head and walking down the communication to the Clearing Station. I had a cup of tea and was then placed on a stretcher, just to sleep away to unconsciousness. I ultimately recovered consciousness on the 15th day of July 1916 a full fortnight after I had been hit.’
289 Great War Group to a Royal Naval Division Casualty, Four: SZ 355, G.H.B. Flint, A.B., R.N.V.R., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Memorial Plaque, extremely fine (4) £180-220
GEORGE HENRY BENJAMIN FLINT died of wounds, 7 August 1916, while serving with Anson Battalion, Royal Naval Division. He is buried at Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension. 290 1914-15 Star Trio to a Casualty: 11413 Pte. C. Martin, Devon R., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, good very fine (3) £80-120
PRIVATE C. MARTIN was killed in action, 14 November 1915 and is buried in the Rue-David Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix.
291 Great War Group to a Mesopotamia Casualty: Four, 12651 A-Cpl. P. Atkinson, L. N. Lan. R., 1914-15 Star (Pte.), British War and Victory Medals, Memorial Plaque, good very fine, sold with a matchbox holder bearing his photograph (4) £140-180
CORPORAL PETER ATKINSON was killed in action, 25 December 1916 and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial. His surname is given as Aitkinson by Soldiers Who Died in the Great War and by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
292 1914-15 Star Trio: M2-033934 Pte. J. Bishop, A.S.C., 1914-15 Star (L. Cpl.), British War and Victory Medals, with two related National Safety First Association medals and a watch fob; British War and Victory Medal Pair: 13568 Pte. W. H. Taylor M.G.C., very fine; and a 1914 Star, 6861 Pte. H. Reynolds, R. Muns: Fus., generally very fine (9) £60-80
293 Great War Group: Four, 180395 J. Winter A.B. R.N., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (Boatn. H.M. Coast Guard), very fine or better (4) £120-140
Sold with photocopied service papers and two postcards.
294 Great War Group: Four, 344821, H. Andrews, Ch. Sh. Ck. R.N., 1914-15 star, British War and Victory Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct type 1, 1910-20 (Sh. Cook, H.M.S. Duncan), extremely fine, sold with Princess Mary's Gift tin, with envelope card and two handkerchiefs, one a map of the theatres of war, other the Union Jack (4) £120-150
295 Great War Group: Four, 155012 G. H. Eaton, C.P.O., R.N., 1914-15 star, British War and Victory Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1, 1910-20, extremely fine or better (4) £100-120
296 Great War Group: Four, 186372 Hubert Keele, Rigg. H.M.Y. Alexandra, 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1, 1910-20, last good very fine, others extremely fine (4) £150-180
HUBERT KEELE died 11 July 1917 and is buried in the churchyard of St. Peter's, Curdridge, Hants.
297 Great War Group: Four, 310181 S. J. Laker, S.P.O., R.N., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1, 1910-20, good fine to very fine (4) £80-100
298 Great War Group: Four, J. 11243 A. Manser, L.S., R.N., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (all A.B.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V, type 2, 1920-30 (H.M.S. Vivid), fine or slightly better (4) £70-90
299 Great War Group: Four, J 36195 F. W. Austin, P.O., R.N., 1914-15 Star (Boy 1), British War and Victory Medals (A.B.), Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 3, 1931-36 (H.M.S. Sussex), first three with considerable contact wear fair to about fine, last considerably better (4) £50-70
300 Great War Group: Five, D 1708 C. Carter, Smn., R.N.R., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1, Silver War Badge (R.N. 21865), very fine or better (5) £120-140
301 Great War Group: Four, C. 2153 D. Evans, Smn., R.N.R., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1, good very fine or better (4) £100-120 302 1914-15 Star Trios: Four, J.38726 R. Ellender, A.B., R.N., 1914-15 Star (Boy), British War and Victory Medals, generally fine; 340159 F. Hannaford, P.B.R 1, R.N., 1914-15 Star (P.B.R.), British War and Victory Medals, good very fine; Bosn. C.L. Scarlett R.N., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, extremely fine; J. 1304 C. A. Walter, P.O., R.N., 1914-15 Star (A.B.), British War and Victory Medals, good fine (12) £180-220
303 1914-15 Star Trios: Two, D.A. 4258 E. H. Jenkinson, D.H., R.N.R., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, extremely fine; T.S. 2851 W. Smith, Tr. R.N.R, 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, very fine (6) £80-100
304 1914-15 Star Trio, Gnr. A. Gittus, R.N., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, good very fine (3) £150-200
The group is sold with a large quantity of original documentation, including Certificates of Service; warrants of appointment; quantity of Service Certificates from 1915-46; two portrait photographs, one as Lieutenant Commander; handwritten log of H.M.S. Vampire, 1 April-17 December 1918; handwritten log of H.M.S. Wrestler, and Despatch, 31 July 1939-October 1940, including an account of the capture of German merchant ship Düsseldorf, 15 December 1939; two framed photographs of H.M.S. Vampire and Wrestler.
305 Great War Group: Four, 26698 J. Braham, Ord., R.N., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 2 (P.O. B. 16695), first three good fine, last very fine (4) £60-80
306 Great War, Second War Group: P.O. 18553 Pte. R. W. Tooley, R.M.L.I., British War and Victory Medals, Defence and War Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 2, 1920-30 (Mne. R.M.), very fine (5) £100-120
307 Great War Group: Three, Lieut. C. M. Morgan R.N.R., British War Medal, Mercantile Marine War Medal, Victory Medal, the Mercantile Marine War Medal engraved, about extremely fine (3) £60-80
308 British War Medal and Mercantile Marine War Medal Pair, Andrew Allan, extremely fine, with original paper envelope for the Mercantile Marine War Medal; 1914 Star and Victory Medal Pair, 15981 Sgt. R. Hayes, R.A.M.C.; 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal Pair, 90672 Dvr. H. Barnes, R.E., with 194 Fd. Co. R.E. silver shooting prize medal and a Preston and District Cricket League 9 carat gold prize medal (this cased); Victory Medal, 4445 Pte. H. Gardiner, Royal Lanc. Regt., mostly very fine, with and unrelated riband bar (9) £70-90
309 Great War Group: Three, 342262 F. A. Whitear, S.B.P.O., R.N., British War and Victory Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 2, 1920-30 (H.M.S. Hood), very fine (3) £60-80
310 Great War Group: Three, J64651 F. G. Statham, L. Tel. R.N., British War and Victory Medals (B.Tel.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 3, 1931-36 (H.M.S. Nelson), first two fine, last very fine (3) £50-60
311 Great War Group: Three, M27276 H. B. Sarah, Sy. P.O., R.N., British War and Victory Medals (V.A.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 3, 1931-36 (H.M.S. Rodney), the last very fine, others fine (3) £60-80
312 Great War Group: Three, K17765 E. Powell, Sto. 1, R.N., British War and Victory Medals, Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1 (P.O. B13892), good extremely fine, last two toned (3) £60-80
313 Great War Group: Three, SS7733 O Sewter, A.B. R.N., British War and Victory Medals, Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct (P.O. 13924), about extremely fine (3) £60-80
314 Great War Pair: 151219 H. Knott, C.P.O., R.N., British War Medal, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (Herbert Knott Cd. Boatn. H.M. Coast Guard), extremely fine (2) £70-90 315 Great War Group: Six, Herbert R. Holness, Merchant Navy, British War Medal, Mercantile Marine War Medal, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star with France and Germany clasp, War Medal, Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, George V type 2, very fine to extremely fine; British War Medal and Mercantile Marine War Medal Pairs (2), William T. Carrivick/James T. Mundy; Mercantile Marine War Medal and Victory Medal Pair, Thomas V. Rowe, Fmn. M.F.A.; Mercantile Marine War Medals (4), Bertie W. Dowdy / Patrick McGowan / David C. Mackintosh / Walter A. Sage, and a Victory Medal, very fine or better (16) £150-200
316 A Family Group of Medals, comprising: (i) 114861 Pnr. Frederick R. Clarke, R.E., 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal in silver, with three clasps, two for five years, the other for twenty years; and (ii) Frederick A. Clarke, Defence Medal, Special Constabulary Long Service, George VI type 1, with Long Service 1961 clasp, National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal in bronze, with clasp for ten years, very fine or better (7) £80-120
317 A Family Group of Medals to Three Brothers, comprising: (i) Captain C. P. Baker, Ox. & Bucks. L.I., 1914-15 Star (Lieut.), British War and Victory Medals; (ii) Lieut. D. S. Baker, R.E., 1914-15 Star (2 Lieut.), British War and Victory Medals; and (iii) 182686 Cpl. G. F. Baker, R. E., British War and Victory Medals, with related Identification disc, good extremely fine (9) £400-500
The brothers were grandsons of GEORGE BAKER (see lot 439).
CYRIL PERCIVAL BAKER died of wounds, 8 May 1917, while serving with the British Salonika Force; he is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial.
DOUGLAS STANLEY BAKER died of wounds, 23 July 1916, and is buried at the Puchevillers Military Cemetery.
318 Great War Casualty Group: Three, 41217 Pte. C. W. Johnson, Lan. Fus., British War and Victory Medals, Memorial Plaque, first two in forwarding box, last in card case of issue, extremely fine (3) £100-150
CHARLES WILLIAM JOHNSON,11th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers was killed in action 9 April 1918 and is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial.
The lot is sold with Memorial Scroll, ‘dog tag,’ ‘Active Service’ 1914-16 Gospel according to St. John, three portrait photographs, fifteen silk postcards sent to his wife, a letter from his brother serving in the Leicestershire Regiment, Leicestershire Regiment badge and two further unrelated badges.
319 British War and Victory Medal Pair, Lieut. W. E. Walton, Royal Engineers, the Victory Medal with copy oak leaf, extremely fine, with related miniatures and a piece of British War Medal Riband with original oak leaf for mention in despatches; General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Cyprus, 23504546 Dvr. T. F. Oliver, R. Sigs. Good very fine; Police pair, P.C. A. Atkinson, Metropolitan Police, Jubilee (Police) Medal 1887 (T Div.), Coronation (Police) Medal 1902, bronze issue (X Div.), good very fine or better; Second World War Efficiency Medal Group: Four, 2052547 C. Sjt. E. Hockenhull, R.E., 1939-45 Star, Defence and War Medals, Efficiency Medal, George VI type 1, with Territorial clasp, good very fine (9) £100-120
320 British War and Victory Medal Pairs: Three, J. 74102 J. Long, Ord., R.N. / 228536 S. Marin, A.B., R.N. / 177384 R. E. Parnell, Shpt. 1, R.N.; 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal, 276949 J. Manley, Ch. Sto. R.N.; Victory Medal and Special Constabulary Long Service, 13777 T.H. Bush Ar. Cr. R.N., good very fine or better (10) £120-150
321 British War and Victory Medal Pairs: Two, 124970D. A. J. Milner, 2 Hand, R.N.R. / L. Z. 8991 R. Allwright, O. Tel. R.N.V.R, British War Medal and Mercantile Marine War Medal pair, George Wright, very fine or better (6) £80-100
322 British War and Victory Medal Pairs: Three, Ch. 2041 S. Pte. J. W. Alexander, R.M.L.I. / P. Cunningham Sh. Ck, M.F.A. / Elecn. E. H. Warne, M.F.A., first pair in box of issue, good very fine or better; together with a Great War pair, 15905 Pte. S. Fulbrook R.M.L.I., British War Medal, Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, (B 1739, R.N.R.), good fine (8) £140-160
323 British War and Victory Medal Pairs: Three, 21864 Pte.J. Child, W. Rid. R. / 200333 Pte. H. Marshall, W. Rid. R. / 203949 P. L Taylor, W. York. R., with British War Medal, Capt. W. E. Horsley (6th Bn. W. Riding Regt.), Victory Medal, Major A. F. G. Anderson (W. Yorkshire Regt), very fine or better (8) £120-140 324 British War and Victory Medal Pair: 67067 Pte. F. Bairstow, Notts. & Derby R.; 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal Pair, 92001 Bmbr. J. Hilton, R.F.A., British War Medals (4), 62777 T. S. C.L. Thornton, TR. R.N.R. / 200486 Sjt. L. F. Marlow, E. Surr. R / G-16421 Pte. H. Binks, R. W. Kent R. / 82463 Gnr. J. Linton, R.A., Victory Medal, 22069 Cpl. J. L. Holby, R.A.M.C., very fine or better (9) £80-120
325 Great War Pair: 2 Lieut. W. Steel, British War and Victory Medals, good extremely fine, with damaged box of issue and forwarding slips; together with 1939-45 Star and Defence Medal, good very fine (4) £150-200
2LIEUT W. STEEL served with the Labour Corps. The lot is sold with seven silk postcards sent from France to his son, dated between August 1917 and July 1918, and a banner composed of silk cigarette cards on a cloth backing.
326 1914-15 Star, Art. Eng. W. T. World, R.N., good very fine; other 1914-15 Stars (6), 291077 R. V. Cheal, Act. S.P.O., R.N. / L- 1696 A.E. Horler, OC. 2, RN / 180696 D. F. Leary, A.B., R.N. / 174944 A. E. Meager, P.O. 1, R.N. / K. 17765 E. Powell, Sto. 1, R.N. / 29076 G. Slade, E.R. A.1, R.N., very fine or better (7) £120-140
CH.ART.ENG.WILLIAM WORLD was Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazette, 11 December 1918: ‘For Services in other destroyers between 1st January and 30th June 1918’.
World was born in Bermuda in 1874 and was indentured as an Engine Fitter in Her Majesty's Dock Yard, Bermuda, 1 July 1889. On completion of his apprenticeship, he entered the Royal Navy as an Engine Room Artificer on 22 April 1895. The lot is sold with a copy of the apprenticeship indenture, a duplicate commission for Chief Artificer Engineer, 17 April 1917, and a copy of The London Gazette, 11 December 1918, with an Admiralty forwarding letter, 28 February 1918.
327 1914-15 Stars to Casualties: Two, 2419 E. S., W. Davidson, Engn. R.N.R. / CH 16359 Pte. C. Waters, R.M.L.I.; Victory Medals to casualties (2), 195449 R. Marks, P.O., R.N. / 290140 C. W. Martin, Ch. Sto., R.N., very fine or better (4) £140-160
WILLIAM DAVIDSON died 12 December 1918. andis buried in Peterhead Cemetery.
CHARLES WATERS was killed at the Battle of Jutland, 1 June 1916, while serving aboard H.M.S. Tipperary. He is buried at Mandal Cemetery, Norway.
RICHARD MARKS was killed in action 17 October 1917, while serving aboard H.M.S. Mary Rose. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
CHARLES WILTON MARTIN was killed at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916, while serving aboard H.M.S. Indefatigable. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
328 1914-15 Star, 122109 Spr. E. G. Williams, R.E.; British War Medals (4), 44073 Gnr. R. Bignell, R.A. / 50260 Pte. B.S. Broome, R.A.M.C. / Dvr. H. Foster, C.A.H.T.C. / T-1823 Dvr. F. C. Ross, A.S.C.; Victory Medal, 41634 Pte. A. Hobbs, Manch. R., generally very fine (6) £50-70
329 British War Medals to the Royal Navy: Twenty-twoe, 281680 C. H. Bailey, Act. L. Sto / J 409868 J. H. Blenkin, A.B. / K 45009 G. F. S. Bradley, Sto 2 / M 18515 R G. Brindley, Ar. Cr. / M 13777 T. H. Bush Ar. Cr. / S. S. 117751 L. Elliot, Sto. 1 / L. 7984 H. G. Fimbel, O.S. 3 / J 74963 R. G. Gove, Boy 1 / S. S. 116703 F. Howard, Sto. 1 / S. S. 118323 G. Jefferson, Sto. 2 / S. S. 8700 L Mc Kenzie, Ord. / M 16122 H. J. S. Palmer, V.A.(in box of issue) / J24215 R. Rhodes A.B. / J 89768 G. M. Rogerson, Boy 1 / J 56895 A. A. Saunders, A.B. / S. S. 4298 G. S. Spicer, A.B. / K 23430 F. White, Sto. 1 / J 71391 J. Whitehouse, B. Tel / M 32474 J. A. Whyte, V.A. / J 53834 F. C. Wiles, A.B. / K 3480 A. D. Wilton, Sto. 1 / 346404 H. H. Wright, E.A. 1, many very fine (22) £300-400
330 Victory Medals to the Royal Navy: Twenty-four, K38294 P. Boden, Sto. 1 / J 55195 B. R. Brew, Ord / 225807 S. G. Coffen / S. S. 114176, Act. L. Sto. / J 44011 G. Don, O. Tel. / J 36613 J. Edmonds A.B. / 21565 J. C. Fleet, P.O. / J 82335 G. E. Garlick, Ord. / 230689 J. P. Grammer, A.B. / S. S. 111779 M. H. Gutteridge, Sto. 1 / 308711 E. V. Harvey, S.P.O. / J 70663 J. Howe, Ord. / K 13483 J. J. Kirkham, Sto. 1 / S. S. 5891 W. Malone, A.B. / 307562 H. Martin, Sto. 1 / 297319 J. H., McGrath, Sto. 1 / J. 40314 T. S. Pearson, A.B. / J 10476 A. Shortbridge, L.S. / 206085 C. F. Still, A. B. / J 22463 A. Travis, Sig. / 237118 L. West, P.O. / 133590 F. W. Welch, P.O. 1, R.N. / J 58545 H. W. Wheelright, A.B. / K. 39341 A. H. Winchester Sto. 1, many very fine (24) £200-250 331 British War Medals to Casualties: Three, J 61871 J. Bothwick, Ord. R.N. / CH. 21881 Pte. C. A. Knight, R.M.L.I. / 2094SA R. Waring, R.N.R., very fine or better (3) £100-120
JOHN BORTHWICK died 17 December 1916, aged 21, and is buried at Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth.
CHARLES ARTHUR KNIGHT died 10 February 1919, aged 19, and is buried in Chatham Cemetery.
RWARING died 27 October 1917, aged 25, and is buried in Fleetwood Borough Cemetery.
332 Great War Medals to the Royal Naval Reserve: Seventeen, comprising 1914-15 Star, C 1772 A. Taylor, L. Smn., British War Medals (7), 1226S, E. Day, Sto. / 7362A, E. Gowen Tr. / 1883S D, H. Jubb, L.D.H. / 11995D A, R. Mackie D.H. / 6698D A, R.G. Shade, D.H. / 2585E S. J. Smith, Engn. / Lieut. S. Warriner; Victory Medals (9), 8245T S, J. Baxter Tr. / 9334S, E. Cannell, Sto. / 5251DA, R. Clark, D.H. / 3752TS, P Forrest, Tr. / 18060D A, W. Gunn, D.H. / 4471/S D, W. Macleod, D.H. / 3937S, N. C. McKinnon, Sto. / 2279S T, F. Robson Tr. / 20890D A, F. J. Whiley, D. H., many very fine (17) £180-220
333 Great War Medals to The Royal Marines: Seven, 1914-15 Star, R.M.B. 1321 L. Sgt. L. M. Cater; British War Medals (3), Engr. J. Clark, M.F.A. (this with suspension detached)/Deal 8971(S) Pte J Coulton, R.M./Deal 15601(S) Pte. M. Nugent, R.M.; Victory Medals (3), R.M.A. 2591-S- Gr. H. E. Brown/Deal 12227-S-Pte. E. Hooker, R.M./Deal 15547-S- Pte. F. Pritchard, R.M., second from last only fair, others mainly very fine (7) £100-120
334 British War Medals: Three, F. 24245 T. Bowser, Act. A.M. 1, R.N.A.S/R 5311 W Hall, R.N.V.R./John M. P. Tregaskes; Victory Medal, M. B. 1783 J.H. Hadley, R.N.V.R., very fine or better (4) £60-80
335 British War Medal, F.18951, G. Bilton, A.M.1, R.N.A.S., in forwarding box, extremely fine; together with a British War and Victory Pair, 128725 Whlr. A. E. Carter, R.A., extremely fine (3) £60-80
336 Mercantile Marine War Medal, Audrey Muller, about very fine £40-60
337 A Family Group, comprising: (i) Walter George Woolley, Memorial Plaque, with forwarding slip and in card case of issue, extremely fine; (ii) Henry George Woolley, 1939-45, Atlantic and Africa Stars, Defence and War Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1, J 10561 H. G. Woolley, P. O., H.M.S. Cairo, the campaign medals and stars in forwarding box, with condolence slip, extremely fine (7) £200-250
1139 GUNNER WALTER GEORGE WOOLLEY,4TH BN. R.F.A., was killed on 21 January 1915, aged 38. He is commemorated on the Nunhead Cemetery memorial.
HENRY GEORGE WOOLLEY was killed on 27 March 1943 when the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Dasher exploded on the Clyde Estuary. He was also aged 38, and is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
The lot is sold with: a card sent to H. G. Woolley's parents from the submarine H.M.S. Proteus, 4th Submarine Flotilla China Station, Christmas 1932; two ribands from H.M. Submarines and H.M.S. Pembroke; and ration books to another member of the family.
338 Great War, Afghanistan Group: Three, M2-166401 A. Sgt. M. Harris, A.S.C., British War and Victory Medal (A. Cpl.), India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan NWF 1919, very fine (3) £80-100
339 Great War M.B.E., Second World War and Post War Air Efficiency Group:Eight, Group Captain A McCrae Wilson, R.A.F., Order of the British Empire, Military Division, type 1 Member's badge, 1914-15 Star (4274 Cpl. R.F.A.), British War Medal, Victory Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches (Capt. R.A.F.), Defence and War Medals, Air Efficiency Award, George VI type 2 (Wg. Cdr. R.A.F.V.R.), Romania, Order of the Star, Military Division, Officer's breast badge, in silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine or better, sold with forwarding slip for Defence Medal, condolence slip, and letter from the Air Ministry, 7 June 1951, forwarding his Air Efficiency Award to his widow (Croup Captain O.B.E.); together with a Great War, Second World War Group of Three, Mr. Saunders, V.A.D., British War and Victory Medals, Defence Medal, very fine (11) £400-450
Mention in Despatches: London Gazette, 11 July 1919 (5th Balloon Wing). 340 Great War, Waziristan 1925 Group: Three, F.O. (Hon. F.L.) A. R. Prendergast, R.A.F., late Royal Navy, British War and Victory Medals (Mid. R.N.), India General Service, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1925, very fine (3) £800-1,000
Ex Glendining's, 4 March 1987, lot 275.
ROBERT ARCHER PRENDERGAST joined the General List as a Flying Officer, 15 March 1923. He was at No. 2 Flying School under instruction from 26 February 1924 and served with No. 4 Army Co-operation Squadron, with the rank of Honorary Flight Lieutenant, from 30 December 1924. He was promoted to Flight Lieutenant, 1 January 1928, joining No 27 Bombing Squadron the following month.
341 Great War, Second World War Group: Nine, R.M.B. 2332 Bandmaster W.N. Davis, Royal Marine Band, British War and Victory Medal (Mus.), 1939-45 and Atlantic Stars, Defence and War Medals, Silver Jubilee 1935 (engraved), Coronation 1937, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, type 3, 1931-36 (H.M.S. Curacao), mounted for wearing, generally very fine (9) £300-400
342 Great War, Second World War Group: Seven, 354259 Warrant Officer G.E.T. McMullon, R.A.F., late Royal Marine Light Infantry and Merchant Navy, British War Medal (PO. 18708 Pte. R.M.L.I.), Mercantile Marine War Medal, 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches, Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V (Cpl.), mounted for wearing, first two fine, others better (7) £150-200
Mention in Despatches: London Gazette, 1 January 1945.
343 Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-14, 219882. R. Parker, A.B. H.M.S. Perseus., polished, very fine £100-120 Roll confirms; 470 clasps to the ship.
344 Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-14, 305348. J. H. W. Williams, Sto. 1Cl. H.M.S. Swiftsure., good very fine £100-120
Roll confirms; 692 clasps to the ship.
345 British Empire Medal, Palestine and Second War Group: Eight, C/M 309319 Ch. Elec. Art. James H. Williams, R.N., British Empire Medal, Military Division, Naval General Service, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-39 (E.A.2), 1939-45, Atlantic, Africa and Pacific Stars, War Medal, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI type 1, with clasp for additional service (E.A.1, H.M.S. Woolwich), very fine (8) £380-420
British Empire Medal: London Gazette, 8 June 1944 (Birthday Honours).
346 Palestine and Second World War Group: Six, M 36980 W. R. J. Baxter C.P.O. Ck., R.N., Naval General Service, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-39, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V Type 3, 1931-36 (H.M.S. Repulse), very fine (6) £180-220 347 Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-39, MX. 46427 A.W. Gould. Ptr. 1. R.N., good very fine £80-100
348 Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Yangtze 1949, C/MX 102459 F. E. James. O.A.4. R.N., cleaned, extremely fine £400-450
349 Naval General Service, Campaign Service Medal Group: Three, KX. 783859 P. H. Dale, P.O.M. (E), R.N., Naval General Service 1915-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Near East (LM (E)), Campaign Service Medal 1962, 2 clasps, Borneo, Malay Peninsula, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Elizabeth II type 2 (H.M.S. Blackwood), good fine to very fine (3) £350-400
350 Near East Pair: MX 783223 R. D. Bowman, S.B.P.O., R.N., Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Near East (L.S.B.A.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Elizabeth II type 2, extremely fine (2) £120-150
351 Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Near East, P/SSX. 865875 S. Butterfield. A.B. R.N., extremely fine £70-90
352 Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Near East, C/MX. 901017 P. Clarke. L. Wtr. R.N., good very fine £70-90
353 Palestine, Second World War and Meritorious Service Group: Eight, 2688762 W.O. Cl. 2 A. Whigham, S. Gds., General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (Cpl.), 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence and War Medals, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1 (Cpl.), Army Meritorious Service Medal, George VI, type 2, with Scots Guards cap badge, extremely fine (9) £350-400
354 Palestine, Second World War Group: Six, 4966022 W.O. Cl. 2 J. M. Beresford, R. Scots, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (Pte.), 1939-45, France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1, good very fine (6) £180-220
355 Palestine, Second World War Group: Three, 3053470 Pte. J. S. Gay, R. Scots, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine, 1939-45 Star, War Medal, sold with Royal Scots Cap badge, first very fine, others better (3) £100-120
356 Palestine, Second World War Prisoner of War Group: Four, 4268627 Fus. A. Moss, R. North'd Fus., Military General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine, 1939-45, Africa Stars, War Medal, King's Badge for War Service, very fine to extremely fine (5) £200-250
FUSILIER A. MOSS was held as a Prisoner of War in Stalag XXB, East Prussia
357 Palestine, Second World War Group: Six, 5498460 Pte. T. Southee Hamps. Regt., General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, with 1st Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence and War Medals, minor correction to regimental number, good very fine (6) £120-150
358 Palestine, Second World War and Palestine 1945-48 Group: Seven, 4800091 C. Sjt. J. T. Crawford, Foresters, late Lincolnshire Regiment, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp Palestine (Pte. Linc. R.), 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, with 1st Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence and War Medals, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-46, with Lincolnshire Regiment and Sherwood Foresters cap badge, extremely fine (9) £280-320
359 Palestine, Second World War Group: Six, 3853811 Pte. C. E. Renno, Loyal R., General Service Medal 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine, Palestine 1945-48, 1939-45, Africa, Italy Stars, Defence and War Medals, with Loyal Regiment cap badge, good very fine or better (7) £180-220
360 Palestine, Second World War Group: Seven, 3311439 W.O. Cl. 2 J. Young, H.L.I., General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (Pte.), 1939-45, Africa, Italy Stars, Defence and War medals, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Elizabeth II type 1, sold with photocopied Certificate of Service, mounted court style, good very fine (7) £200-250 361 Palestine, Second World War Casualty Group: Four, 2817975 L/Cpl. K. Sinclair, Seaforth, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, with 8th Army clasp, War Medal, extremely fine (4) £250-300
MCRONALD KENNETH SINCLAIR was killed 21 January 1943, aged 31 and is buried in the Tripoli War Cemetery. He is also commemorated on the War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle.
362 Palestine, Second World War Group: Six, 2928618 Pte. R. Kearney, Camerons, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine, 1939-45, Africa and Italy Stars, Defence and War Medals, with a Cameron Highlanders cap badge, good very fine (7) £120-150
363 Palestine, Second World War and Korea Group: Seven, 22299652 Gnr. J. J. Jepson, R.A., late Northumberland Fusiliers, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (4268613 Fsr, R. R. North'd. Fus.), 1939-45 and Africa Stars, War and Defence Medals, Korea 1950-53 type 2, United Nations Korea, sold with forwarding slip for the two Korea medals, dated 12 Jan '58, good very fine or better (7) £280-320
364 General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine, T/45611 Sjt. J. Conroy, R.A.S.C.; another, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48, 3320797 Pte. J. Lace, H.L.I. (some obverse pitting); Second World War Group: Five, 3652311 Pte. W. Williams, S. Lan. R., 1939-45, Africa Stars, Defence and War Medals, Efficiency Medal, George VI type 1; Second World War Group: Three, 2622271 Gd. A.J. Axon, 2nd Armd. Bn. G. Gds., France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medals, these three all crudely engraved and offered with a Grenadier Guards gilt and enamel brooch, mainly very fine (11) £150-200
365 General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48, 19026791 Pte. G. Sims. R.A.M.C., very fine £40-60
366 General Service Medal 1918-62, Elizabeth II First issue, 1 clasp, Malaya, W/388828 Cpl. A.E. Farrell. W.R.A.C., with an edge bruise, very fine £60-80
367 General Service Medal 1918-62, Elizabeth II Second issue, 2 clasps, Near East, Cyprus, 23195166 Pte. A. Davies. A. & S.H., good very fine £80-120
368 India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37, Capt. M.F.F. Buszard. North'n R., good very fine £120-150
MARTIN FRANK FORSTER BUSZARD was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in the Northamptonshire Regiment in December 1921. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1949.
369 India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37, 5884165 Boy .S.A.G. Johnson. North'n R, minor contact wear, good very fine £60-80
370 North West Frontier, Second World War Group: Three, 5770817 Pte. A Durnford, R. Norf. R., India General Service, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37, 1939-45 Star, War Medal, extremely fine (3) £70-90
371 North West Frontier, Palestine and Second World War Normandy Casualty Group: Seven, 5496588 Pte. F.J. Matson, Hamps., India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37, Military General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine, 1939-45, Italy, France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, with Hampshire Regiment cap badge and condolence slip, extremely fine (8) £400-500
PRIVATE FREDERICK JAMES MATSON was killed in action on 14 June 1944, aged 33, and is buried at the Bayeux War Cemetery.
372 North West Frontier, Second World War Group: Seven, 5099798 Cpl. E. J. Lucas, War. R., India General Service, 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39, 1939-45 and Burma Stars, Defence and War Medals, Silver Jubilee 1935 (engraved Pte. 1/R. War.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type I, mounted for wearing, very fine or slightly better (7) £180-220
END OF FIRST SESSION Wednesday 25 May 2005
SESSION TWO (starting at 2.00 pm)
‡373 A Battle of Britain Group to a subsequent Prisoner of War: Four, Flt. Lt. K. C. Edwards R.A.F.V.R., 1939-45 Star, with Battle of Britain clasp, Air Crew Europe Star, War Medal, Air Efficiency Award (Plt. Off.), George VI type 1, mounted court-style, lacquered, otherwise extremely fine (4) £1,000-1,500
Ex Sotheby's, 1 March 1984, lot 405.
KENNETH CHARLES EDWARDS joined 600 Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force, Redhill in early 1936, commencing training as an air gunner in April. In early 1939 he was promoted to Sergeant and called for full-time service on 24 August.
He was commissioned exactly a year later and flew in Blenheims during the Battle of Britain. In January 1941 he was posted to 150 Squadron at R.A.F. Newton, operated as a gunner in Wellingtons until he was shot down over Germany in July 1941 and was imprisoned in Stalag Luft 3. He remained there until freed in May 1945, and was released from the R.A.F. in the following October.
The lot is sold with original Service and Release Book, Officer's Medical Record Card, Summary of Medical Board held at R.A.F. Cosford, 14 June 1945, cap and beret badges and various photocopied research.
374 Second World War Casualty Pair, 4465154 Pte. J. P. McGuinness, Border Regt., 1939-45 Star and War Medal, with forwarding box, condolence slip and Border Regiment cap badge, extremely fine (2) £80-100
JAMES PATRICK MCGUINESS died 2 April 1941 aged 27; he is buried at the Roodweg Cemetery, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles.
375 Second World War Group: Six, SD/X39 H. B. May, Ldg. Smn., R.N.V.R., 1939-45, Atlantic and Africa Stars, Defence and War Medals, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1, very fine (6) £100-120
376 Second Word War Casualty Group: Five, P/JX 142614 A.W. Nowell, A.B, R.N., 1939-45, Atlantic, Africa Stars, Defence and War Medals, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1 (H.M.S. Excellent), very fine (6) £200-250
ARTHUR WILLIAM NOWELL was killed in action 16 April 1941, aged 44. He was serving aboard H.M.S. Mohawk when she was torpedoed by the Italian destroyer Tarigo off Cape Bon, with the loss of two officers and 39 ratings. Nowell had been awarded the L.S. & G.C. on 25 February 1938 and received it on 10 March. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. 377 Second World War Submarine Casualty Group: Four, 148131 Ronald Arthur Hobbs, Leading Telegraphist, R.N., 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, War Medal, Royal Life Saving Society, bronze medal (1938), first three in forwarding box, with condolence slip, last in case of issue, extremely fine; together with a Special Constabulary Long Service, George VI type 1, awarded to his father Arthur Hobbs, extremely fine (5) £100-120
RONALD ARTHUR HOBBS was killed in action 12 February 1941, when H.M. Submarine Snapper was lost of the Bay of Biscay. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
378 Second World War Crete Casualty Group: Three, P/JX 201554 Robert William Healey, O.S., R.N., 1939-45 and Africa Stars, War Medal, in forwarding box, with condolence slip, extremely fine; together with a Second World War Group: Four, 1939-45, Atlantic and Italy Stars, War Medal, in forwarding box addressed to R. W. Jenner, 11 Ladbroke Road, South Norwood, London, extremely fine (7) £100-150
ROBERT WILLIAM HEALEY was killed in action 23 May 1941, aged 21, when H.M.S. Fiji was sunk off the island of Antikithera. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
379 Second World War Royal New Zealand Air Force Casualty Group: Six, 40729 W/O Roy Maurice Tarrant, 1939-45, Air Crew Europe and Africa Stars, Defence and War Medals, New Zealand War Medal, extremely fine (6) £400-600
WARRANT OFFICER ROY MAURICE TARRANT was killed when the Ventura in which he was flying crashed on landing on the Pallikule landing ground, Espiritu Sante, New Caledonia, 9 July 1944.
Warrant Officer Tarrant was born in Hamilton, New Zealand on 12 November 1915. He enlisted in the R.N.Z.A.F. on 12 March 1940 and was selected an Air Gunner. Following three months training at No. 12 Operational Training Unit, Chakea, he received his Air Gunner's Badge and promotion to Sergeant, and was subsequently sent overseas to Great Britain for training at No. 15 Operational Training Unit, R.A.F. Harwell. In August he joined 38 Squadron at Marham, Norfolk, serving in Wellingtons as an Air Gunner. From September until November he flew on missions over Germany, Belgium and Northern France. In November 1940 he transferred to 15 Squadron, Wyton, where he completed a further five months of operations. On 13 April 1941 he was sent to Shallufa, Egypt, where he was attached to 38 Squadron. He took part in raids on North Africa, Crete and the Ionian Islands. In August his Flight moved to Malta, carrying out operations on Tripoli, returning to Shallufa early in September. In February 1942 he returned to England, taking up duties as an instructor at No. 7 Air Gunners’ School, Wales, having completed 39 operations. In April 1943 Tarrant was promoted to Warrant Officer and posted to No. 9 Air Observers School. Five months later he returned to New Zealand following almost three and a half years’ absence and on completing a period of leave, was posted to No. 3 General Reconnaissance Squadron, Ohakea for duty as an Air Gunner in Venturas. On 22 May 1944 he was posted to Espiritu Sante, participating in routine patrols. At the time of his death he had served 640 hours as an Air Gunner. The medals are contained in a glazed frame with two photographs, one of his Wellington bomber and one with his crew, four flashes, an R.N.Z.A.F. cap badge, three R.N.Z.A.F. buttons, and gilt eagle and crown badges. A second glazed frame contains the original telegram announcing his death and a letter, dated the same day, confirming the telegram, signed by P.O. A.H.A. McLean, as well as a letter from the Air Department, Wellington, enclosing a photograph of his grave at the New Zealand Military Cemetery, Bourail, and a newspaper cutting with photograph announcing his death. The group is also sold with a binder containing a considerable amount of photocopied documentation, including many entries from 38 and 15 Squadron Operation Record Books.
380 Second World War Group: Seven, 545207 Tpr. J. Rennie, R.A.C., 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, with 8th Army clasp, Italy and France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, with 3rd Hussars and R.A.C. badges, extremely fine (9) £120-150
381 Second World War Group: Five, 3759820 Pte. W. Johnson, The King's R., 1939-45 Africa and Italy Stars, War Medal, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1, extremely fine or better, with a Kings cap badge (6) £80-100
382 Second World War Group: Five, 542838 Sgt. A. J. Cosgrove, 14-20 H., 1939-45, France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, extremely fine (5) £80-100
383 Second World War Group: 3865794 Cpl. T. W. Newcombe, Norfolk Regt., 1939-45, France and Germany Stars, War Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches, with original forwarding box, extremely fine (3) £60-80
Mention in Despatches: London Gazette, 9 August 1945.
The following citation is taken from the 1st Battalion History:
‘Whilst having no occasion for any display of conspicuous gallantry, this N.C.O. has commanded a section most efficiently during the period Nov. 1944 – Jan. 1945. His leadership has been of a very high order; and during this time when opportunities of offensive action have been lacking he has by his example and cheerfulness maintained the best sort of morale in his section, and kept it together as a first-class fighting team.’
384 Second World War, Palestine Group: Five, 4342855 C. Sgt. W. West, E. Yorks, 1939-45, France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48, good very fine or better (5) £100-150 385 Second World War, Palestine Group: Five, 14117283 Pte. S. Watson, H.L.I., 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, with 8th Army clasp, France and Germany Star, War Medal, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48, about extremely fine (5) £120-150
386 Second Word War, Post War Group: Nine, Captain Neil Macnaughton Wainwright R.N.V.R, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, with France and Germany clasp, Africa Star, with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, Italy Star, Defence and War Medals, Coronation 1953, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration, Elizabeth II, reverse dated 1959, Voluntary Medical Service Medal, with clasp for additional five years’ service, mounted for wearing, very fine or better (9) £200-250
387 Second World War, Post War Group: Five, Lieut. P. R. K. Bell, R.N., 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, with France and Germany clasp, Defence and War Medals, Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Minesweeping 1945-51, mounted for wearing, very fine (5) £200-250
P.R.K. BELL retired with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 27 March 1965.
388 British Empire Medal, Second Word War and Korea Group, Six, P/MX 46304 CD. W.O. M. Gleeson, R.N., British Empire Medal, George VI type 1, Military Division (C.P.O.), Defence and War Medals, Korea 1950-53, type 1 (B.E.M.), United Nations Korea, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1 (C.P.O. Wr. H.M.S. Rooke), mounted for wearing, very fine, with related riband bar (6) £350-400
British Empire Medal: London Gazette, 14 June 1945.
389 Second World War, Palestine and Korea Group: Eight, JX 325872 R. J. Head, P.O., R.N., 1939-45, France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, Naval General Service 1915-62, 1clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Ldg. Smn.), Korea 1950-53, type 1 (Ldg. Smn.), United Nations Korea, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Elizabeth II type 2 (H.M.S. Dundas), mounted for wearing, good fine to very fine (8) £280-320
390 Second World War and Efficiency Medal Group: Five, 624246 W.O. Cl. 1 H. T. Lawson, R.A., 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, Defence and War Medals, Efficiency Medal, George VI type 1, with Territorial clasp, with a Burma Star Association Badge; Second World War Group: Five, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence and War Medals, contained in forwarding box with slip addressed to Mr M. Levinson; 1939-45 Stars (2) and War Medal; Imperial Service Medal, Elizabeth II type 2, John Grant Robertson; miniature C.B.E., in silver-gilt and enamel; and commemorative medals (3), in silver (2) and white metal, very fine or better (19) £80-120
391 Second World War Stars (5), 1939-45 (2), Africa, Italy and Burma, Defence and War (2) Medals, Africa Service Medal, 41715 W.J. Lee, with miniature Military Cross and Atlantic Star; BELGIUM, Croix de Guerre 1914-18, Invalidity Decoration, Long Service Cross, Victory Medal; FRANCE, Légion d' Honneur, Third Republic issue, Knight's breast badge, Croix de Guerre 1914-18, Dardanelles Medal, nd Volunteer's Cross, Victory Medal; GERMANY, Iron Cross 1914, 2 class, War Merit Cross 1939, in bronze without swords, Mother’s Cross st 1 class; ITALY, Great War medal, many very fine; et infra (6) (30) £80-120
392 Second World War Stars (10), 1939-45, Atlantic, Africa (2 – one with 8th Army clasp), Pacific, Burma, Italy (2), France and Germany (2); Defence Medal; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria, narrow suspension type, George Sheppard, Commd. Tm., H.M. Coast Guard, has been drilled at the base and with suspension refixed, fair; Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1, J 108041 Dev. B 15394 W. G. Taylor, P.O., R.F.R., suspension bar detached and dipped, fine; Africa General Service, Edward VII type, clasp lacking, and British War Medal, both erased; Royal Navy and Royal Marines Championship, silver-gilt medal, Aquatics and Water Polo, 1934, in case of issue, extremely fine; badges for Royal Navy, Drake and Howe Battalion, R.N.D., a Swedish naval button, a portrait of a sailor (Second World War period) in gilt thistle bordered frame; Princess Mary's gift tin (contents lacking); a Bosun's call and a Norddeutscher Lloyd china cup, dated II/1937, generally in good condition (lot) £140-160
393 Order of St. John, Second World War Group: Ten, James F. Reypert, Order of St. John, Officer's breast badge, 1939 and France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, Efficiency Medal, George VI type 1 (2058133 Cpl. R.E.), Civil Defence Long Service (8156 18th October 1965), Service Medal of the Order of St. John, with silver gilt clasp, Southern Railway Centre of St. John Ambulance Association, bronze medal for 7 years (James A Reypert 1942), British Railways badge for 15 Years First Aid Efficiency, with clasps for 20 and 25 years (S.83 1951), first eight mounted for wearing, with related miniatures of these, Service medal of the order of St. John with four silver clasps, a warrant for the Grant of Dignity of a Serving Brother, 14 May 1969, and a St. John Ambulance epaulette, very fine or better (27) £200-250 394 Second World War & Palestine Group: Six, G. P. Rainier, 1939-45, Atlantic, Pacific with Burma clasp, Italy Stars, War Medal, Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48, and a National Smallbore Rifle Association gilt metal badge, very fine or better (7) £150-200
Temp. Sub-Lt.: London Gazette, 18 February 1949.
These form part of a family group, see lot 284.
395 Second World War, Korea and Malaya Group, Nine: 4805514 Sgt J. Woodcock, A.C.C., 1939-45, Africa, Italy and France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, Korea 1950-53, 1st obverse, U.N. Korea, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, Elizabeth II issue, mounted for wearing, generally very fine (9) £200-300
396 Korea 1950-53, 1st obverse, Capt. R.D. Fleming. R.A., extremely fine £400-600
343194 CAPTAIN R.D. FLEMING was killed in action during the second evacuation of Seoul, 3 January 1951, while serving with the 45th Field Regiment. He was 28 years old, and is buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Pusan.
397 Korea 1950-53, 1st obverse, T/22662091 Dvr. T. J. Joslin, R.A.S.C., fire damaged, fine; Second World War Stars (7) 1939-45, Atlantic, with France and Germany Clasp, Africa, Pacific, Burma, Italy and France and Germany, Defence and War Medals, India Service Medal; together with Germany, Prussia, Königgratz Cross 1866; Greece, Balkan War Medal 1913, Albania and Macedonia Medal 1940-41, War Star 1941-45; Italy, 1915-18 War Medal, East Africa Campaign Medal; three sporting prize medals, many very fine; et infra (4) (23) £100-150
398 General Service Medal 1962, 1 clasp, Borneo, 23481768 Dvr. P. Tongue. R A S C., regimental number officially corrected, extremely fine; another, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland, 24122021 Pte. K. Hawkins Green Howards, extremely fine (2) £70-90
399 General Service Medal 1962, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland, W/439346 L/Cpl. E. Christie W R A C., a few marks, about extremely fine £50-70
400 General Service Medal 1962, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland, F/449540 Pte D McKittrick U D R, extremely fine £50-70
401 Northern Ireland and Iraq Group: Four: C.P.O. (M) C. Farrell, D165055C, R.N., General Service Medal 1962, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (A.B.), Gulf Medal 1992, no clasp (P.O. (M)), Golden Jubilee 2002, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Elizabeth II type 2, mounted for wearing, extremely fine, with cases of issue for the Jubilee and Long Service and Good Conduct medals (4) £300-400
402 Renamed, Erased or Defective Medals: Four, India General Service 1854-95, with unofficially engraved clasp Chitral, renamed in running script 2986 Pte. D. H. J. King, 2nd Batt. Suffolk Regt.; Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India, erased; China 1857- 60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860, unofficially engraved 2526 Sergt. R. Mc. Cabery, 3rd Foot; India General Service 1908- 35, clasp lacking, 241011 Pte. C. H. Gale, Hamps. R., fine or better (4) £150-200
OTHER MEDALS AND MEMORABILIA
403 Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria, wide suspension type, Jn. W. Alexander, Qr. Mr., H.M.S. Sylvia, 20 yrs., good very fine £250-300
404 Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria, narrow suspension type, impressed G. Gooding, Qr. Mr., H.M.S. Opal, very fine £100-120
405 Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (2), 155506 R. J. Stokes, C.P.O., H.M.S. Seahorse/W. H. Hazelhurst, Gunner no.1589, R.M.A.; Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII, 81329 E. Hughes, Sean. 1 cl., R.N.R., very fine to extremely fine (3) £120-150
H.M.S. Seahorse was a Special Services vessel and took part in the 1897 Diamond Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead. 406 Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1, 1910-20 (4), 346883 James Godsall, Blksmth 1 cl., H.M.S, Indomitable / 268921 D. G. Mitchell, E.R.A. 1 cl., H.M.S. Assistance/356924 G. C. Searle, Off. Steward 1 cl., H.M.S. Highflier / 196237 W. H. Stone, M.A.A., H.M.S. Egmont, very fine or better; with a Pair to 356021 J. Mizzi, Ord., H.M.S. Victory, Victory Medal, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 2, 1920-30, extremely fine (6) £220-250
H.M.S. Highflier was responsible for sinking H.I.M. A.M.C. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse on 26 August 1914, off Rio de Oro, Spanish Sahara. She was the first converted passenger liner to be sunk in the Great War.
407 Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 2, 1920-30, M. 1319 E. E. J. Venn, L. CK. H.M.S. Osprey, together with a Mine Clearance Service badge, both extremely fine and toned (2) £100-120
408 Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 2, 1920-30, K9445 J. Kilford, S.P.O., H.M.S. Victory; Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII, D. 3522 H. J. C. Hawkins, Sean. 1 cl. R.N.R.; Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1, 284626 (Ch. B. 1376), J. Faint, R.F.R., very fine or better (3) £100-120
409 Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 3, 1931-36 (3), K 54086 H. W. Cox, S.P.O., H.M.S. Berwick/L 13922 H. W. Dewell, O.C. 2, H.M.S. Kellet/CH 24857 A. G. Grainger, Mne., R.M., very fine to extremely fine (3) £120-150
410 Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1, JX 128648 T.B. Metcalf, A.B., H.M.S. Pembroke; another, Elizabeth II type 2, MX 916355 M. H. W. Knight, L.M.A., H.M.S. St. Angelo, good very fine (2) £80-100
411 Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria, 3rd reverse type, engraved in italic caps. 6006 Bt. Sgt. Mjr. S. Howland, 9th Bde. N. Ir. Div. R.A., contact wear, otherwise almost very fine £100-120
412 Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII, 4675 L. Cpl. W. Holland, 2/VB Lanc. Fus., very fine; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, 36987 Pte. H. Cooke, R.A.M.C., has been gilded, otherwise very fine (2) £70-90
413 Volunteer Long Service Pair: 3150 Gnr. A. A. Bassett, Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (3/Middx R.G.A.V), Coronation 1911 (5th London Bde. R.F.A. (T.F.)); with other medals (4) comprising Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1, 5172072 Sgt. R. Kennett, Glouc. R; Efficiency Medal, George VI type 1, with Territorial clasp, 1440280 Bdr. C. K. Penman R.A.; Metropolitan Police Coronation 1911, P.C. R. Cooms; Imperial Service Medal, George V type 2, Benjamin South, third with rim nick, very fine or better (6 £140-160
414 Coronation 1902, Silver medal, unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star trio, T2-12864 Dvr. P. Leech, A.S.C; British War Medals (3), 9175 Pte H. Smith 2 Sco. Rif. (Replacement); RTS-5234 Dvr. J. Green A.S.C.; Ernest P. Mitchell; Victory Medal, 29017 Pte. E S. Abery, G. Gds.; Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, George V type 1, Arthur E. Lewis; Italian Allied Victory Medal; Franco British Association 1904-44 badge, in gilt and enamel, very fine or better; et infra (5) (16) £100-120
PRIVATE ERNEST SYDNEY FOSTER ABERY died of wounds, 4 May 1918, and is buried in the Cologne Southern Cemetery.
415 St. John Ambulance Brigade Group: Four, Lady Supt. Blye Bourke, St. John Ambulance Brigade Jubilee 1897, St. John Ambulance Brigade Coronation 1902, St. John Ambulance Brigade Coronation 1911, Service Medal of the Order of St John (1906) with three 5 Years Service clasps, with related miniatures of the Jubilee and Coronation medals, the full-sized medals mounted for wearing, very fine, miniatures extremely fine; together with a Serving Sister's badge, in silver and enamel, right hand limb of cross chipped, otherwise very fine (8) £180-220
416 London and South Western and Southern Railway Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association Group: Five, William J. Bushrod, London and South Western Railway Medal, type 1 (2), in bronze (April 11 1901, Eastleigh Traffic Team Competition), silver (For Meritorious First Aid Services 1906), type 2, in bronze (For Long Service 1925); Southern Railway medals (2), in silver (1929) and 9 carat gold (1936); together with a Serving Brother's badge, in silver and enamel and two St. John Ambulance War Service badges (2: Hampshire 1087, London 573), very fine or better (8) £150-200 417 Royal Berkshire Regiment Silver Shooting Medal, soldier in seventeenth century uniform firing a musket, a castle in background, rev., badge of the regiment, with integral loop for suspension, good very fine; together with the Army Rifle Association, bronze medal, unnamed as issued, extremely fine (2) £40-50
418 Nelson Memorabilia: A bronze-gilt medallion, uniface, as used as a box lid (Brown, British Historical Medals, 1760-1960, Volume 1, 580), set in a glazed lunette within a wooden frame, a fouled anchor with superimposed scallop at top suspension, the reverse with note attached: ‘A number of these medals were struck after the death of Nelson at Trafalgar 21st October 1805 and were worn by the sailors - In remembrance – for luck. It is taken from the bust by Flaxman. Bought by me at Colchester (19 VI 08) as a present for Evan G. C. Cavendish R.N. on his first going to sea as Midshipman in H.M.S. "Commonwealth," Channel Squadron, Elizabeth Cavendish, 7 May 1908.’, 150 x 132mm, cracks to veneer and with minor damp-stains to reverse backing, otherwise in fine condition £300-500
419 The Royal Body Guard, an octagonal Royal Worcester plate, dated 1879, from the Royal Body Guard Service with gilt decorated blue glaze border, the centre with Royal Body Guard Motif, in good condition £100-150
The Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms; The Royal Body Guard was instituted at the accession of Henry VIII in 1509. It was to be the guard in closest personal attendance to the monarch, and the portcullis was conferred on the corps as its personal badge. While the corps maintained military characteristics during its centuries of existence, it was not until the reign of William IV that the practice of filling vacancies by officers selected from a list maintained by the Commander in Chief of the Army was instigated.
A new mess was established by Lord Foley, Captain of the Corps, in 1840, with a mess and ante room in St. James Palace.
420 Royal Navy Sweetheart's Brooch, Great War period, by Gieves Ltd., in gold comprising a crowned fouled anchor within laurel wreath, all set with rose diamonds, in fitted case of issue, extremely fine £300-400
421 Machine Gun Corps Sweetheart's Brooch, Great War period, in 15 carat gold, stamped with incuse B and ‘London Made’, the crown above with red and green enamel and initials HS beneath crossed machine guns, safety chain, extremely fine £200-300
422 Victoria Cross Memorabilia: Robert Southey, Life of Nelson, Everyman's Library, 1938 edition, the inside cover and flyleaf inscribed in ink: ‘To R. R. Young, 86 Edmund Hill, Oxford. From your dear friend late C.P.O.R.N. Ernest Herbert Pitcher V.C., D.S.M. 1917. Happy Xmas. 1945, Sherborne, Dorset, Swanage, Dorset, December 1945. [Pitcher] served aboard the “Q” Ship H.M.S. Dunraven. He was also awarded the Médaille Militaire and Croix de Guerre (France). Served W.W.1 and 2. Age 57 yrs. E.H.P.’, with later ball-point annotations below, lacking dust jacket but in reasonable condition £50-100
423 Painting: ‘The Shape of Things to Come,’ an original watercolour by Stanley Orton Bradshaw, depicting a squadron of Hurricanes diving to the attack on manoeuvres in 1939, signed in full in red ink and dated '39, 49.5 x 34.5 cm., framed and glazed, minor foxing, otherwise in good condition £300-500
STANLEY ORTON BRADSHAW was born in 1903 and learned to fly at the London Aeroplane Club in 1926. He worked as an aviation journalist for The Aeroplane. In the early stages of the war he served in the A.R.P. service at Stanmore. Afterwards he was able to put his flying experience to good use with the Air Transport Auxiliary - being too old for service with the R.A.F.- and had flown approximately 70 different types of aircraft by the end of hostilities. After the war he returned to aviation journalism and was appointed editor of the Light Plane in 1947. Bradshaw became an enthusiastic lobbyist on behalf of civil flying clubs and a frequent visitor to air shows. Tragically, on one such occasion in June 1950, he was killed in an accident while piloting a borrowed aircraft.
424 Navy Lists: Three, June 1834, June 1841, 1844, bound in one volume, in good condition £40-60 IMPORTANT QAJAR, PAHLAVI AND OTTOMAN ORDERS
‡425 Qajar, Order of the Lion and Sun (Homayoun), Military Division, superior grade of Agdas (the most sacred), gold and diamond set badge, of European manufacture (probably French), late 19th century, the central enamelled badge surrounded by three rows of diamonds, twelve diamond set rays around, with a diamond set five pointed star between each ray, surmounted with a diamond set crown with a floral aigrette above, 115mm, with pin-back suspension, extremely fine and of the highest rarity £8,000-12,000
Ex Sotheby's Islamic Art auction, 16 October 1997, lot 69. The badge is also featured in Qajar Portraits, Julian Raby, Azimuth editions, London 1999, fig. 106.
THE SUPREME ORDER OF AGDAS was instituted in 1860 as the highest grade of the Order of the Lion and Sun. It was intended for sovereigns and when worn by the Shah himself it was carried from a light blue sash. It was also awarded to Prime Ministers and Princes, when it was worn with a blue-edged green sash.
See also colour illustration on inside front cover. ‡426 Qajar, Order of the Lion and Sun (Homayoun), Military Division, third quarter of the 19th century, probably of Iranian manufacture, small sized superior grade of Agdas, in gold, the enamelled centre with lion, brandishing sword, and sun with three-pointed crown above, the ten rayed badge surmounted with a gold crown, 51mm, minor enamel damage, otherwise extremely fine and of the highest rarity £4,000-6,000
See also colour illustration on inside front cover.
‡427 Qajar, Order of the Lion and Sun (Homayoun), Civil Division, mid-19th century, of Iranian manufacture, superior grade breast badge, in gold, the centre bearing a lion couchant and sun in gold and enamels, surrounded by a gold ten rayed badge, 53.5mm, extremely fine and of the highest rarity £3,000-5,000
See also colour illustration on inside front cover. ‡428 Qajar, Order of the Lion and Sun (Homayoun), superior grade of the Imperial Effigy, a magnificent jewelled neck badge, Nasir al-Din Shah issue, of Iranian manufacture, late 19th century, comprising a gold badge with a glazed oval portrait miniature of Nasir al-Din Shah surrounded by three rows of rose diamonds, around an elaborate wreath in the form of an olive branch surmounted by an ornate crowned scroll of roses, all set with diamonds of varying sizes, 148mm high including suspension, minor trace of repair to one facet diamond of the lower left wreath, good very fine and extremely rare £7,000-9,000
THE DECORATION OF THE IMPERIAL EFFIGY was first mentioned in the statutes of 1848 when it was incorporated into the Order of the Lion and Sun as a superior grade. Interestingly, this was the only Qajar order on which jewels were not forbidden by law: ‘The decoration with the Imperial Effigy alone is exempted from this rule, because of the respect due to the portrait of His Majesty, which demands that it should be surrounded by jewels.’ Under the same statutes, the Order was extended to foreigners of exalted rank. By the beginning of the 20th century, the order of the Imperial Effigy was extended to three classes, with three rows of diamonds surrounding the effigy in the 1st class, two in the 2nd and one row in the 3rd class.
Literature:
C. P. Mulder, Persian Orders 1808-1925, Ordenshistorick Selskab, 1990.
See also colour illustration on inside front cover. ‡429 Qajar, Order of Sun (Nishan-i Aftab), set of insignia, of European manufacture (probably French), late 19th century, in silver with gold and enamel centre, comprising semi-circular sash badge and circular breast star, the central enamelled female face with a circle of diamonds around, the rays of the badge and the star and the suspension of the badge all set with diamonds of varying size, the badge 70 x 60mm, star 70mm, contained in a Samiomamalek of Teheran red leather case, extremely fine and very rare (2) £6,000-8,000
Ex Bonham's Islamic Works of Art Auction, 29 April 1998, lot 230. The set is also featured in Qajar Portraits, Julian Raby, Azimuth editions, London 1999, figure 108
THE ORDER OF THE SUN was founded by Nasir-al-Din Shah during his first European Visit in 1873 and was originally awarded solely to queens regnant. The badge was worn on a pink riband with two narrow green stripes either side. Queen Victoria was one of the first recipients and the Order was later bestowed on Queen Alexandra in 1902 and the future Queen Mary in 1904. The badge from the latter is in the Royal Collection and was on display in the Windsor Castle exhibition of 1997. By the early 20th century it was extended to the wives of senior diplomats (compare the set awarded to Sabina Maissa, wife of Felice Maissa, Italian ambassador to Teheran from 1901-04, Sotheby's Geneva, 17 November 1994, lot 88, and the star awarded to Lady Lucia Marling, wife of Sir Charles Marling, British ambassador to Teheran during the Great War, Christie's, 2 October 1991, lot 189).
See also colour illustration on inside back cover. ‡430 Qajar, Order of the Sun (Nishan-i Aftab), breast star, of Iranian manufacture, late 19th century, in silver, with enamel centre, the central enamelled face with a circle of diamonds around, the rays set with diamonds of varying size, 76mm, four diamonds from the rays lacking, otherwise good very fine and very rare £3,500-4,500
Ex Bonham's Islamic Works of Art auction, 29 April 1998, lot 229. The set is also featured in Qajar Portraits, Julian Raby, Azimuth editions, London 1999, figure 107.
See also colour illustration on inside back cover.
‡431 Pahlavi, Order of Pahlavi, 2nd class sash badge, in gold and enamels, the centre depicting Mount Demavand at sunrise, with the date of the foundation of the Order (SH 1304) below, 65mm, suspension ring hallmarked, two of the blue enamel links chipped, good very fine and rare £1,500-2,000
THE ORDER OF PAHLAVI was founded by Reza Shah on his election to the throne of Iran in 1925. It came in two classes: the 1st class was reserved for the Shah and senior members of the royal family, reigning monarchs and foreign heads of state, while the 2nd class was awarded to other male members of the royal family and foreign crown princes. ‡432 Pahlavi, Order of the Pleiades (Haft Paykar), 2nd class breast star, in silver-gilt and enamels, the central seven stars of the Pleiades in gold on a blue enamel background, 65mm, retaining pin hallmarked, minor enamel damage, good very fine and rare £600-800
THE ORDER OF THE PLEIADES was founded by Mohammed Reza Shah in 1957 as an award to distinguished and high born ladies. It came in three classes: the 1st class was reserved for queens and wives of foreign heads of state; the 2nd class was restricted to princesses, and the 3rd class was presented to distinguished ladies.
‡433 Pahlavi, Order of the Taj, 5th class breast badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 45 mm, points chipped, very fine; Order of the Lion and Sun (Homayoun), Military Division, 5th class badge, by Arthus Bertrand of Paris, in silver, with gilt and enamel centre, 58mm, good very fine (2) £80-120
THE ORDER OF THE TAJ was founded by Mohammed Reza Shah in 1941 and came in five classes. The Grand Cross was limited to ten Iranian nationals of cabinet rank and entitled the recipient to a state funeral. The other four classes were awarded to both Iranian government officials and foreigners for outstanding service to Iran.
‡434 Pahlavi, Order of the Lion and Sun (Homayoun), Military Division, grand cross breast star, in silver, with gilt and enamel centre, with eight green enamel stripes running from the point of each ray, 96mm, retaining pin hallmarked, minor enamel damage, good very fine £300-400
THE ORDER OF THE LION AND SUN was re-founded in 1925 by Reza Shah. ‡435 Ottoman, Order of Osmanie, 1st class (Special Distinction) diamond set sash badge, circa 1900, in gold and enamels, each ray of the seven-pointed green enamel star with a three pointed leaf between, each leaf set with rose diamonds, 62mm, extremely fine and rare in this class £3,000-4,000
THE ORDER OF OSMANIE was founded by Abdul Aziz in 1862; it was awarded in four classes for services to the empire. When awarded to Ottoman subjects it was intended to reflect outstanding achievements in government service. It was also available to foreign recipients, especially servicemen and diplomats. The Grand Cross insignia could be diamond set when awarded for Special Distinction.
See also colour illustration on inside back cover.
‡436 Ottoman, Order of Nisane Shefkat, 1st class breast star, in gold and enamels, the surround of the five-pointed green and red star set with diamonds of various sizes, with a green enamelled wreath superimposed, the berries of the wreath all set with small rubies, the reverse with a raised five-pointed star within wreath, and with gold retaining pin, 81mm, central enamel chipped below and minor enamel damage to the lower limb of the star, otherwise good very fine and very rare £3,000-4,000
THE ORDER OF NISANE SHEFKAT was founded by Abdul Hamid II in 1878; it was awarded exclusively to women and came in three classes. It was officially awarded in recognition of charitable works or relief work during natural disasters. It could also be awarded to foreign women.
See also colour illustration on inside back cover. Other Properties
437 Qajar, Order of the Lion and Sun (Homayoun), Civil Division, late 19th century, 3rd class neck badge, in silver, with enamel centre, in fitted case of issue, good very fine £200-300
438 Pahlavi, Order of the Pleiades (Haft Paykar), 3rd class breast badge, in silver-gilt and enamel; Order of the Taj, 3rd class neck badge, in silver-gilt and enamel, both good very fine (2) £400-600
439 Ottoman, Order of the Medjidjie, various insignia: Four, all Turkish hallmarked, comprising Grand Commander's set of neck badge and breast star, in silver with gold and enamel centre and crescent suspension, 4th class breast badge, in silver, with gold and enamel centre and crescent suspension and 5th class breast badge, in silver, with gold and silver centre, last brooch mounted and lacking crescent suspension, some damage to enamel, very fine or slightly better; together with Turkish Industry (Sanayi) medal, in silver, extremely fine (5) £600-800
Bestowed on George Baker of G. & A. Baker Ltd., Constantinople.
Baker, born in North London in 1822, originally trained as a gardener, working in various gardens before moving to the Exotic Nursery, Kings Road, Chelsea. In 1847 he secured a position assisting in the laying out of the garden at the British Embassy’s summer residence in Therapia on the Bosphorus and, on his outward journey took a collection of fruit trees destined for the Sultan, Abdul Medjid. Subsequently he worked on the garden at the new embassy at Constantinople (being rebuilt after a disastrous fire) opened a plant nursery and is credited with introducing wisteria to Turkey. During the 1850s he broadened his horizons, importing textiles from England with the aid of his brother James and in 1867 opened a second shop in partnership with a Mr Hayden. This partnership was later dissolved but the business prospered, expanding to become a department store, the first in Turkey, stocking an immense variety of imported goods including Baker’s Perfection - a lock stitch sewing machine, mangles, mackintoshes, and pianos which divided into four for ease of shipping. The business traded under the name of G. & A. Baker, the A standing for one of his sons, Arthur. Two other sons George Percival and James gave their names to the renowned firm of G.P. & J. Baker. By the early 20th century these family businesses had become pre-eminent in the fields of Oriental carpets and textiles employing designers such as C.F.A. Voysey and L.P Butterfield and supplying firms such as Liberty & Co. (From East to West Textiles from G.P & J. Baker, Victoria & Albert Museum exhibition 1984).
George Baker achieved considerable prominence in the British community living in Constantinople, and was a great supporter of the Turkish people. He built himself a house on the edge of the Bosphorus where he lived with his wife and large family, spending the summer on the island of Halki in the Sea of Marmora. His standing in the Ottoman Court was such that he was awarded several honours, including the Order of the Medjidjie. His wife too was honoured, the Sultan personally presenting her with a 12 pointed diamond brooch.
For Great War medals awarded to Baker’s grandsons, see lot 317.
OTHER WORLD ORDERS AND DECORATIONS
440 Austria, Order of Leopold, Grand Cross breast star, unmarked, early to mid 19th century, in jewel cut silver, with gold and enamel centre, the central cross with gold oak leaves in angles, 81.5mm, in fitted red leather case with gilt surround, extremely fine £1,800-2,200
See also colour illustration on back cover.
441 442 441 Germany, Bavaria, Order of St. Hubert, unmarked, early to mid 19th century, breast star, in silver, with gold and enamel centre, 81.5mm, in octagonal fitted red leather case, extremely fine £1,500-2,000
442 Germany, Bavaria, Order of St. Hubert, unmarked, mid to late 19th century, breast star, in jewel cut silver, with silver, gold and enamel centre, 82.5mm, in octagonal fitted maroon leather case, extremely fine £1,200-1,500
443 444 443 Germany, Hesse, Order of Ludwig, unmarked, mid 19th century, Grand Cross breast star, in jewel cut silver, with silver, gold and enamel centre, 81.5mm, in octagonal fitted black leather case with gilt border, extremely fine £1,500-2,000
444 Greece, Order of the Redeemer, unmarked, Otto I issue (1833-62), Grand Cross breast star, in silver, with gold and enamel centre, 79mm, minor enamel damage to one leaf of central wreath, otherwise extremely fine and rare £1,500-2000 445 446
445 Russia, Order of St Stanislaus, Military Division, breast star, in silver, with gilt and enamel centre, gilt swords and gilt reverse, by Keibel, late 19th century, 93mm, fitted with later unofficial Imperial crown, extremely fine £300-400
Ex Foerster Collection, Sotheby’s, 11 May 1999, lot 144.
446 Russia, Order of St Stanislaus, 1st class breast star, by Keibel of St Petersburg, mid-19th century, in silver, with gilt and enamel centre and gilt reverse, 92mm, fitted with later unofficial additional ‘surmounted’ swords and Imperial crown, extremely fine £300-400
Ex Foerster Collection, Sotheby’s, 11 May 1999, lot 143.
447 Iraq, 25 year membership of the Ba'ath Party, gold and enamel medal, apparently Swiss made, the gold medal bearing the party symbol, with enamelled banner around, the suspension in the form of an enamelled Iraqi flag, with pin suspension above, 40.92g, 916.6 fine gold, test mark on reverse, otherwise good very fine and apparently rare £350-400 BRITISH GALLANTRY AWARDS
448 Lifesaving: Royal Humane Society’s small bronze successful medal, H. Parkes Wilkinson, 10th September 1894, good very fine £60-80
449 Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), Edward VII silver issue ‘For Gallantry and Humanity’, Simon Klip, "Santon", 17th January 1904, edge bruise below bust, otherwise very fine and scarce £280-320
214 silver medals issued between 1902 and 1910.
450 An Inkermann Distinguished Conduct Medal Group: Three, 2296 Pte. Samuel Vickery, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, who was later appointed Orderly to Florence Nightingale at Castle Hospital, Balaklava and Scutari Hospital, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Victoria (Saml. Vickary [sic] Coldstream Guards), Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (depot impressed S. Vickery Coldm. Guards), Turkish Crimea, British issue (unnamed), first two with edge bruising, otherwise very fine, sold with Coldstream Guards rectangular brass shoulder belt plate (4) £6,000-8,000
Distinguished Conduct Medal recommended 2 April 1855, for gallantry at the Battle of Inkermann, 5 November 1854; also granted a gratuity of five pounds. The medal was ordered on 5 May 1855. 16 Crimean Distinguished Conduct Medals were awarded to the Coldstream Guards.
SAMUEL VICKERY was born in Kenton, Devon, on August 1826. He enlisted in the army and was attested at Exeter on 10 August 1844. He appears to have enjoyed a chequered career: promoted Corporal in January 1847 he was then confined for a week in October 1848 and on his release was reduced to Private. The following month he was promoted to Corporal once more, but a year later he was confined again, this time for four days. Once again, he was reduced to Private on his release, and retained this rank for the remainder of his service. He nevertheless was given two good conduct rings, 5 November 1851 and 20 August 1854. Although his name is given on his service papers as Vicary, on his Statement of Service and Discharge Paper he clearly signs his name as Vickery.
In 1854 Vickery sailed with his battalion to the Crimea, and saw action in the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann and the Siege of Sebastopol. Following these battles a hospital was established at Balaklava, and by June 1855 patients were being removed to better conditions at Scutari under Florence Nightingale’s care. He was appointed her orderly cum bodyguard and is mentioned by I.B. O'Malley's Florence Nightingale 1820-56.
Vickery was discharged from the Army at his own request on 3 December 1856, and returned to Devon where he worked as a labourer. He was killed in an accident at Thoverton Mills on 9 December 1871, when his leg was caught in a chaff cutting machine. In addition to a fractured leg he also suffered head injuries and died in the Devon and Exeter hospital shortly afterwards.
The lot is sold with a quantity of mainly photocopied research. 451 A Great War Military Medal, 14732 A. Sjt. J. McNay 10/Durh. L/I, considerably scratched around naming, otherwise about very fine £200-250
London Gazette, 2 November 1917 (Seaham Harbour).
452 A Great War Military Medal, 10856 Pte J. Kearney, 1/R. Ir. Rif., extremely fine £280-320
London Gazette, 13 March 1918 (Belfast)
453 A Great War Battle of the Somme Distinguished Conduct Medal Group to a Casualty: Five, GS-6 Sgt. F. T. Cooker, 6th Bn. .R. W. Kent R., Distinguished Conduct Medal, George V, 1914-15 Star (L-Cpl.), War and Victory Medals, Memorial Plaque (Frederick Thomas Cooker), last contained in silver painted circular wooden frame, extremely fine (5) £1,000-1,500
SERGEANT FREDERICK THOMAS COOKER was killed in action 7 October 1916 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Distinguished Conduct Medal: London Gazette, 26 September 1916.
‘For conspicuous gallantry during operations. When our bombers had been driven back, he immediately reorganised the party under heavy bomb fire and erected a new barricade. Later he climbed over the barricade and brought in a wounded man from close to the enemy.’
The lot is offered with the following:
Memorial scroll (glazed and framed) Princess Mary's gift tin Royal West Kent Regiment cap badge Copy of a photograph of the recipient and the 6th Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment, Aldershot 1915.
454 O.B.E., Great War Military Cross and Territorial Decoration Group: Eight, Lt. Col. R. M. Howatt, Glasgow University Contingent, late Royal Scots Fusiliers and Scottish Rifles, Order of the British Empire, Military Division, type 2, Officer's breast badge, Military Cross, (reverse engraved Captain Robert Mc D. Howatt, Royal Scots Fusiliers, 5.4.19), British War Medal, Victory Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches, Defence and War Medals, Coronation 1953, Territorial Decoration, reverse dated 1946, with two additional clasps, with related miniatures, extremely fine (16) £1,000-1,200
Military Cross: London Gazette, 1 January 1919, General Citation.
Mention in Despatches: London Gazette, 27 December 1918.
First and Second clasp to Territorial Decoration: London Gazette, 23 November 1951.
LIEUTENANT-COLONEL ROBERT MCDONALD HOWATT joined the Glasgow University Contingent of the Officers Training Corps at the age of sixteen while studying engineering at the Royal Technical College. On the outbreak of war he joined the Army Service Corps (Territorial), transferring to 6/7 Battalion Scottish Fusiliers between 22 March and 20 June 1918. He transferred again to the 18th Battalion Scottish Rifles from 21 June 1918 until the end of the war.
His employers then sent him to London where he joined the London University Contingent of the Officers Training Corps. On returning to Glasgow he rejoined his old Contingent, and on the outbreak of the Second World War he became Adjutant. The Contingent acted as a unit of the Home Guard and was assigned a part in the defence of Scotland in the event of an enemy invasion. Later on during the war he was given command of the Contingent and given the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, 1 September 1950.
Sold with a copy of the address given by Emeritus Professor J.D. Mackie, C.B.E., M.C. at the memorial service for Lieutenant-Colonel Howatt in the University of Glasgow Chapel, 7 February 1957. 455 A Great War Battle of the Somme Military Cross Group: Seven, Major J. B. G. Taylor, 13th Battalion Rifle Brigade, Late 17th Mounted Rifles and 7th Coy Imperial Yeomanry, Military Cross, George V, Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (23807 Pte., 7th Coy Imp: Yeo), Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry Medal, 3rd Battalion 1901-02 (23807), 1914-15 Star (Capt. 17th M.R.), War and Victory Medals (Major), 1939-45 War Medal, Military Cross in case of issue, Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry Medal in original Spink & Son case, with original typed forwarding letter, 1914-15 Star in card box of issue, good extremely fine, with related miniatures (excluding the Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry Medal) (13) £1,200-1,500
Military Cross: London Gazette, 1 January 1917.
MAJOR JOHN BENTCLIFFE GEORGE TAYLOR was born in 1882. In early 1901 he volunteered for the 7th Imperial Yeomanry at Doncaster, serving in the 4th Battalion. After the Boer War he remained in South Africa, working for the New Cape Central Railway. On the outbreak of the Great War in 1914 he enlisted as a Captain in 17th (Western Province) Mounted Rifles, taking part in the invasion of German South West Africa and the capture of Bethany at the beginning of 1915.
Following the successful conclusion of the South West African campaign, he returned to England, joining the 13th Battalion Rifle Brigade, where he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant on 11 August. On July 10 1916 the 13th Battalion, as part of the 34th Division, was ordered to launch an attack upon the German trenches and, at heavy cost, managed to capture the enemy position. News then arrived that the decision to attack was a mistake and the order was given to cancel it. The losses for the action were assessed at 20 officers and 380 other ranks. For his part in the action Lieutenant Taylor was recommended for the Military Cross. In April 1918 he was placed in temporary command of the Battalion and on 29 October 1920 he relinquished his commission, retaining the rank of Major.
After the war he returned to South Africa, working for the newly established Benguela Railway. On the outbreak of the Second World War he volunteered for service with the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps, with the substantive rank of Lieutenant. Major Taylor died in 1960.
The lot is offered with the following documentation, comprising:
D.H. Rowlands, For the Duration, the Story of the Thirteenth Battalion of the Rifle Brigade, London 1932 Map of Bethany, circa 1914 Trench map of Loos Map of the trench systems, June 1918
Taylor seated, left. Knothe (wearing glasses) with the King and Queen
456 Great War Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross Group: Three, Lieut. Col. H. Knothe, R.A.S.C., Distinguished Service Order, George V, in silver-gilt and enamel, Military Cross, George V, 1914 Star and Clasp (2 Lieut), D.S.O. in case of issue, good very fine or better; sold with two sets of related miniatures (including B.W.M. and Victory), and also full-sized British War Medal (1087299 Pte. C. Hanson 52-Can Inf.) and Victory Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches (1472 Dvr. W. McHardy, R. A) (15) £1,400-1,600
It has not so far been possible to trace the London Gazette entry for the Military Cross but it is believed the award was made at the beginning of 1916.
Distinguished Service Order: London Gazette, 1 January 1917.
The lot is sold with the following documentation:
Warrant and Statutes for the Distinguished Service Order Mention in Despatches certificates (2), 30 November 1915 and 13 November 1916 Letter from the Secretary of Armstrong College, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, 19 January 1916, congratulating him on being awarded the Military Cross Signed scroll, November 1941, presented by the managers and foremen of the North British Loco. Co. Ltd to Lieut. Col. Hugh Knothe, D.S.O., Assistant Director General, Tank Production Scotland; with a copy and a photograph of the managers and foremen. Several photographs, many taken during the Royal Visit to the Queen's Park Works, 6 March 1940 and a large photo of Mark II (A12) tanks under construction there, November 1940.
457 Second World War Distinguished Service Medal for Services in H.M. Trawler Resparko, X 431EU, J. W. Blyth, Engn., R.N., very fine £800-1,000
London Gazette, 1 January 1941, General Citation.
H.M.T. Resparko was a trawler commissioned in 1916 and requisitioned by the Admiralty in April 1940. She was sunk by German aircraft off Falmouth on 20 August 1940. 458 A Second World War Coastal Forces Distinguished Service Medal Group: Six, C/JX 125245 W. F. Rutter, C.P.O., R.N., Distinguished Service Medal, George V type 1 (P.O.), 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, with France and Germany clasp, War Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches, Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Minesweeping 1945-51 (D.S.M.), Naval Long Service and Good Conduct George VI type 1 (P.O., H.M.S. Beehive), mounted for wearing, extremely fine (6) £1,200-1,500
Distinguished Service Medal: London Gazette, 1 January 1942, General Citation. (For services aboard M L 106)
Mention in Despatches: London Gazette, 14 June 1945. (For services in the minesweeper H.M.S. Tanganyika)
The lot is sold with a quantity of memorabilia, comprising:
Framed Mention in Despatches certificate Riband bar Submarines O.C.A. blazer badge and Submariner's tie Two torpedo flashes A bosun's call Three bronze sporting medals: R.N.T.E. Shotley, swimming prize, 1926; 2nd Submarine Flotilla cross country prize, 1933, and Submarine cross country prize, 1934, first in case of issue Extract from the Breakspear Crematorium Book of Remembrance, 2 August 1971 Cremation Certificate
459 A Second World War Distinguished Service Medal and British Empire Medal Group: Seven, P/K. 62756 F. Smith, C.P.O., R.N., Distinguished Service Medal, George VI type 1 (Ch. Sto.), British Empire Medal, Elizabeth II issue, Civil Division (Fred Smith), 1939-45, Atlantic, France and Germany Stars, War Medal, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1 (H.M.S. Courageous), the second in royal mint case of issue, the silver medals all cleaned, very fine or better (7) £1,200-1,500
Distinguished Service Medal: London Gazette, 13 June 1944.
‘For outstanding leadership, skill and determination in H.M. Ships Starling, Wild Goose, Kite, Woodpecker and Magpie in the destruction of six U- boats in the course of operations covering the passage of convoys in the North Atlantic.’
FRED SMITH was a member of the crew of H.M.S. Magpie.
During October and November 1943 H.M.S. Magpie was part of the 2nd Search Group, serving in the North Atlantic under the command of Captain Walker. In 1944 H.M.S. Magpie continued on North Atlantic duties and on 31 January the convoy she was escorting was proceeding to the west of Ireland when it encountered the damaged German submarine U-592, en route to France for repairs. Magpie and the sloops H.M.S. Starling and H.M.S. Wild Goose engaged and destroyed the U-boat. On 9 February, Magpie, in company with H.M.S. Starling and H.M.S. Kite, sank U-248, and later the same day her group was responsible for the sinking of U-734. The following month the group was detached from the Western Approaches to lend its expertise to Russian convoys, and on 29 March took part in the sinking of U-961. 460 A Second World War Submariner's Distinguished Service Medal to a former crew member of H.M.S. Ajax who took part in the sinking of the Admiral Graf Spee: Six, A/Sto. P.O. J. W. Love, C/KX 94337, Distinguished Service Medal, George VI type 1, 1939-45, Atlantic, Africa, Burma Stars, War Medal, mounted for wearing, good very fine or better (6) £1,500-2,000
Distinguished Service Medal: London Gazette, 19 September 1944.
‘For zeal, skill and devotion to duty shown in His Majesty's Submarine Truculent in War Patrols in Far Eastern waters from February to July 1944’
The group is sold with a quantity of original documents, photographs and other items comprising:
Forwarding letter for the Distinguished Service Medal
Two copies of the citation for the Distinguished Service Medal
Letter signed by Engineer Captain Noake, 31 December 1939 certifying that James Love was on board H.M.S. Ajax during the Action with the Admiral Graf Spee, 13 December 1939 and that his conduct was satisfactory
Christmas card sent from H.M.S. Ajax to Love's mother and father
A piece of shrapnel, purportedly from the Admiral Graf Spee
H.M.S. Ajax badge in mother of pearl, with gilt and enamel centre
Menu for the Corporation of London's luncheon in the Guildhall to the Officers and Men of H.M.S. Ajax and H.M.S. Exeter, 23 February 1940
Two newspaper cuttings showing photographs of the men of H.M.S. Ajax and Exeter marching towards the Guildhall
Copy of the Daily Herald, 16 October 1940, giving details of H.M.S. Ajax's sinking of two Italian destroyers
Christmas cards (4) from 1941: H.M.S. Dolphin, H.M.S. Thorough, H.M.S. Truant, and a telegram for Christmas 1943
Quantity of photographs, mostly wartime, including an album containing photographs taken mainly in South America while serving on H.M.S. Ajax
Cigarette case by Parker, the inside inscribed James W. Love, H.M. Submarine Thorough, C.KX 94337
Menu for the Submarine Old Comrades Association 13th Reunion Dinner, 17 November 1951 461 A Bomber Command Distinguished Flying Medal Group to a Darmstadt Raid Casualty: Four, 14387733 Warrant Officer Rowland Middleton, R.A.F.V.R. 83 Squadron (late 207 Squadron), Distinguished Flying Medal, George VI type 1, 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, with France and Germany clasp, War Medal, with Buckingham Palace condolence slip, extremely fine, well toned (4) £1,800-2,200
Distinguished Flying Medal: London Gazette, 12 November 1943: ‘On one occasion Flight-Sergeant Middleton's aircraft was attacked by a Junkers 88 and set on fire, but, with exemplary coolness, he directed such accurate return fire that the hostile aircraft was destroyed. Flight- Sergt. Middleton's courage and efficiency have been conspicuously displayed setting a high standard to the other gunners in his squadron.’
WARRANT OFFICER ROWLAND MIDDLETON was killed on 11 September 1944 during the raid on Darmstadt when he was 21 years old. He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.
Middleton was born in Hunslet, West Yorkshire, educated at Jack Lane School and later joined the Air Training Corps. On leaving school he was employed as an upholsterer by Myers Brothers in Whitehouse Street, Hunslet. He joined the Air Force at the beginning of the war, training as an air gunner with No. 44 course, 4 Squadron. He was subsequently posted to 207 Squadron and later transferred to 83 Squadron, where he remained until his death.
The lot is sold with the following documentation:
Letter from the Air Ministry to Flight Sergeant Middleton's parents, 17 September 1944, informing them that he was missing in action
Four newspaper cuttings, three referring to the award of the D.F.M., the other concerning his parents receiving the D.F.M. at the investiture
A handwritten letter from Flight Sergeant Middleton from which the following extracts are taken: …At…? hours on Sunday we "pulled out" of the aerodrome and set off for the North West coast of Germany… …then later on he said "Here's Hamburg boys and good luck to the poor devils" (meaning the Jerry). …We then drew over a bank of clouds and approached our target. Then one by one, searchlight beams split the sky, here and there were lights just like a roman candle… …the ack-ack started, tracers making long "streamers" in the air and flaming onions coming straight for us and every time I thought they were going to hit us… …Down below in the light of the flares I could see our objective which was the bridge over the Elbe and the dry docks… …Then the pilot shut off his engines and prepared to "make our run in". And then the automatic bomb doors opened showing the bombs… …Bombs gone! And then there was a terrific flash of light which lit up the whole aircraft… …Suddenly, somewhere at the back of me I could hear guns crackling and then the beam guns on the left hand side of me opened fire and I knew that the Jerry had been pretty near me just then… …we went straight into some clouds. When we came out again we had lost the Jerry… …We then made our way back to the dry docks which were lit up by the bridge we had bombed and set on fire. Then all we did was dive and let the whole lot go, we literally plastered it with bombs and when we turned for home the whole issue was ablaze… …On the way back over Brunsbuttel one of the other kites (manned by a Polish crew) caught a packet in the "blind spot" and we knew they'd "had it." The port engine had been wrenched from its bed which tore off the whole wing… …After we had crossed the coast I sighted seven fighter aircraft on the starboard which I reported immediately. And which I later identified as Messerschmidtt (sic) B.F. 109s. Then we immediately sped for what cover we could find and there were only a few clouds… …We then checked up on the gun positions ready for "action". It was then the observer found that the whole rear turret had been shot up in mid-air taking the gunner with it. Then I think I felt a little sick. We finally took cover in the clouds and it was during that time I managed to contact a patrol of Lockheed "Hudson" aircraft patrolling the North Sea. When they arrived the "Jerry" returned for home. I called them yellow for quitting not thinking that we had been "running" to save our necks a few minutes before… …It just sounds like some sort of fairy story and not a bit like anything that really happened, but I suppose this is nothing to what I will see in time."
A quantity of photographs, many of the recipient, including one taken in Glasgow, 4 May 1943 when the crew of his plane were honoured for completing 100 flights over enemy territory, and one of his parents outside Buckingham Palace, following the investiture, his mother holding his Distinguished Flying Cross
His brown leather wallet
A school project on Middleton by his great-nephew.
462 A Fine Bomber Command Distinguished Flying Medal Group: Four, 123636 (1177587) Flying Officer R. E. V. Pugh, 103 Squadron, R.A.F, Distinguished Flying Medal, George VI type 1 (1177587 Sgt.), 1939-45 and Air Crew Europe Stars, War Medal, with original envelope and riband bar for the Distinguished Flying Medal, box of issue and forwarding slip for the Stars and War Medal and Buckingham Palace Condolence Slip in original envelope, extremely fine (4) £3,000-3,500
Distinguished Flying Medal: London Gazette, 4 August 1942 (one of seven awards to 103 Squadron):
‘This N.C.O. has displayed superb qualities as a Captain having taken part in 32 sorties, of which 25 were as Captain. He has carried out these attacks with consistent skill and courage. Throughout he has set a high standard of Captaincy. His coolness and determination, frequently in the face of strong enemy opposition, have been an inspiration to all. One night, returning from a raid on the Ruhr, his aircraft was attacked by a night fighter. His hydraulics were shot through and the undercarriage came down and the bomb doors fell open. Despite this, he handled his aircraft skilfully, giving his rear gunner a chance to fire a burst at the fighter. After two attacks the fighter broke away. Sgt. Pugh then brought his aircraft back to base and made a very good "wheels up" landing. His enthusiasm, skill and fearlessness in the face of danger and his dogged determination have caused him to be selected for a number of difficult and more dangerous tasks and has carried these out magnificently. His devotion to duty and his fine fighting spirit fully deserve personal recognition and I strongly recommend him for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.’
Remarks by Station Commander (as included in the lot):
‘This N.C.O., during his 200 hours operational flying with 103 Squadron, has shown that he has outstanding qualities of guts, determination and a complete disregard for his own personal safety. He allows nothing to deter him from hitting his target. As a result, he has always been the first selection to undertake any new or particularly dangerous operations. His offensive spirit and skilful captaincy have been an inspiration to the squadron. I have watched this N.C.O.'s progress and have no hesitation in recommending him for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.’
PILOT OFFICER RICHARD ELWYN VAUGHAN PUGH was killed on 26 November 1943, aged 29, when his Lancaster, J.B. 527 ‘B’ was shot down during a raid over Berlin. He is buried in the Berlin Military Cemetery.
During 26/27 November raid on Berlin 28 Lancasters were lost with 103 Squadron suffering the highest percentage losses in Group 1 Lancaster squadrons. Much of Berlin was bombed at this time including the city’s Zoo thus allowing many large and dangerous animals to escape.
The lot is sold with a considerable amount of original documentation, comprising:
Birth Certificate National Service Act 1939 Grade (medical examination card), Nottingham 21 June 1940 Airman's Service and Pay Book and R.A.F. Wings Menu for 3 F.I.S., 4 Squadron "C" Flight Farewell Dinner, Torquay, 21 November 1940; Pamphlets for Issue of Officer's Pay and Allowances and Outfits required on appointment to a Commission in the R.A.F.V.R. Two congratulatory letters to Sergeant Pugh on his receiving the Distinguished Flying Medal and a copy of the London Gazette announcement and citation Buckingham Palace investiture ticket, 10 November 1942 and hotel bill for the Strand Palace Hotel, 9-12 November 1942 Notification of promotion to Flight Lieutenant, 1 January 1943 Letter from the Air Ministry advising Flying Office Pugh of an over issue of pay, 12 October 1943 Telegram from the Air Ministry, 27 November 1943, reporting Pilot Officer Pugh missing, and further correspondence, 27 November 1943-May 1944 concerning progress into the ascertainment of his fate, including a handwritten letter to his wife from the mother of Flight Officer Michael King, a member of the Pilot Officer Pugh's crew and the pamphlets ‘Advice to the Relative of a Man who is Missing’ and ‘Confidential Notice’ (for relatives of those reported killed or missing) Telegram from the Air Ministry with forwarding letter from the Superintendent's Office, Denbigh Constabulary, 19 August 1944, informing his widow that, according to information received through the International Red Cross Committee, Pilot officer Pugh is presumed dead Correspondence from the Air Ministry and Ministry of Pensions concerning allowances, pensions and the estate of Flying Officer Pugh, December 1943-December 1944 Condolence slip from the Abergale Welcome Home Fund Letter from the Air Ministry, 31 May 1947, informing his widow of the reinternment of his remains in the British Military Cemetery, Berlin and a photograph of the temporary "Comrades" grave cross, with Air Ministry forwarding slip, 10 November 1950 A letter from Nottinghamshire County Council, 20 May 1948, to Mrs Pugh informing her of the erection of a bronze tablet commemorating all council officers killed or reported missing, 1939-45 Cuttings from the Manchester Evening News and two letters from Major D.E.J. Pope R.A.O.C. concerning the laying of Bronwen Pugh's wedding bouquet on her father's grave and two photographs of the gravestone and its surroundings A quantity of photographs including several in uniform, one taken outside Buckingham Palace at the time of his investiture and one inscribed on the reverse by Flying Officer Pugh: ’I was taken unaware & just had time to get a toffee out of my cheek before the camera clicked. Hence the grim look.’ 463 A Great War Victoria Cross Group: Six, Private F.G. Miles, Gloucestershire Regiment, comprising: Victoria Cross, eng. 17324 Pte. F.G. Miles. 1/5th Bn Glouc. R. (T.F.), dated 23. Oct. 1918.; 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, with oak leaves for Mention in Despatches (all impressed 17324 Pte. F.G. Miles. Glouc. R.); 1939-45 War Medal and 1937 Coronation Medal (both unnamed as issued), cleaned in the past, very fine, mounted for wearing (6) £70,000-90,000
Victoria Cross: London Gazette: 6 Jan. 1919:
‘… For most conspicuous bravery and initiative in attack on 23 Oct. 1918, during the advance against the Bois l’Evêque, when his company was held up by a line of enemy machine guns in the sunken road near the Moulin J.-Jacques. Private Miles alone, and on his own initiative, went forward under exceptionally heavy fire, located a machine gun, shot the gunner, and put the gun out of action. Observing another gun near by, he again advanced alone, shot the gunner, rushed the gun, and captured the team of eight. Finally, he stood up and beckoned to his company who, acting on his signals, were enabled to work round the rear of the line and to capture 16 machine guns, one officer and 50 other ranks. It was due to the courage, initiative and entire disregard of personal safety shown by this very gallant soldier that the company was enabled to advance at a time when any delay would have jeopardised seriously the whole operation.’
FRANCIS GEORGE MILES was born at Clearwell, in the Forest of Dean, on 9 July 1896. Only 5’ 4’’ in height, he became a miner employed by the Princess Royal Colliery Company. He enlisted in the 9th Gloucesters in December 1914 and went to France for the first time in September 1915. Unable to go to Salonika with his battalion owing to a poisoned foot, he was subsequently attached to the 8th Gloucesters and also to the Royal Engineers, where his trade served him well in tunnelling operations. In July 1917 he was wounded when blown up and buried by a mine explosion and was invalided home, recuperating at Halifax (Yorkshire). Keen to resume active service on his recovery, he was sent to Italy to join the 5th Gloucesters, remaining there until the regiment was sent to reinforce the 25th Division in France (in August, 1918). He was the first and remains, to date, the only private soldier in the Glosters to receive the Victoria Cross.
After the war Miles returned home where the parishioners of Clearwell, stated in a 1918 newspaper report to have produced more soldiers in proportion to its size than any other village in England, presented him with a gold watch (see lot 466). He joined the Territorial Army (Monmouth Regiment) for a spell in the 1920s before re-enlisting with the Glosters on the outbreak of the Second World War. He was finally discharged in June 1940 with the testimonial ‘A man of excellent character clean and willing who deserves well of his country’.
Miles attended many V.C. reunions, notably the 1956 Centenary Review. He died in 1961 and was buried at Clearwell, where a new headstone was dedicated at a ceremony on 22 May 2004; his medals were carried on that occasion by his son, the late Christopher Miles.
The lot is sold with the following additional items (see also lots 464-466 below):
Three original Certificates of Transfer to Reserve and Discharge
Gloucestershire Regiment cap and shoulder badges, a lapel badge of the Gloucestershire Regimental Association, and spare V.C. ribbon
Framed photographs (5), comprising a large portrait in uniform (wearing ribands of the V.C. and 1914-15 Star), three of ceremonial occasions in France, and one portrait at the Clearwell War Memorial, dated 1952
A copy of a testimonial by the First Fifth Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, including the V.C. citation, and a copy of the 2004 Order of Service on the occasion of the headstone dedication
See also colour illustration on front cover.
464 Memorabilia: A pair of Great War German leather-cased field-glasses, by Carl Zeiss, said to have been presented to Miles by his Commanding Officer following the V.C. Action £50-100
465 Memorabilia: Several original V.C. Reunion invitations in Miles’ name, tickets, programmes and booklets, mostly relating to the 1956 V.C. Centenary Exhibition and associated celebrations, notably two souvenir programmes, one signed by other V.C. holders at Hyde Park on 26 June 1956 (including H. Weale, G.M. Ingram, Khuddad Khan, E.D. Bellew and W.B. Butler) and the other by several of the performers at the Lyceum party held on 28 June (lot) £150-200
466 Memorabilia: A gold pocket watch and chain, by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd, London, 1914, the reverse engraved with Miles’ initials and the backplate: ‘Presented to Private F.G. Miles V.C. by the Parishioners of Clearwell in recognition of his great gallantry on October 23rd 1918’, 18 ct. fine, the movement in need of overhaul but in good overall condition £800-1,200
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1. Introduction 4. Exclusions and limitations of liability 7. Conduct of the Auction (a) The contractual relationship of Morton & to Buyers (a) The auctioneer has discretion to refuse Eden Ltd. and Sellers with prospective Buyers (a) M&E shall refund the Purchase Price to bids, withdraw or re-offer lots for sale is governed by:- the Buyer in circumstances where it deems (including after the fall of the hammer) if (i) these Conditions of Business for Buyers; that the lot is a Counterfeit, subject to the (s)he believes that there may be an error or (ii) the Conditions of Business for Sellers terms of M&E’s Authenticity Guarantee. dispute, and may also take such other action displayed in the saleroom and available from as (s)he reasonably deems necessary. Morton & Eden Ltd.; (b) Subject to Condition 4(a), neither M&E (iii) Morton & Eden Ltd.’s Authenticity nor the Seller:- (b) The auctioneer will commence and Guarantee; (i) is liable for any errors or omissions in any advance the bidding in such increments as (iv) any additional notices and terms printed in oral or written information provided to (s)he considers appropriate and is entitled to the sale catalogue, in each case as amended by Bidders by M&E, whether negligent or place bids on the Seller’s behalf up to the any saleroom notice or auctioneer's otherwise; Reserve Price for the lot, where applicable. announcement. (ii) gives any guarantee or warranty to Bidders and any implied warranties and conditions are (c) Subject to Condition 7(a), the contract (b) As auctioneer, Morton & Eden Ltd. acts as excluded (save in so far as such obligations between the Buyer and the Seller is agent for the Seller. Occasionally, Morton & cannot be excluded by English law), other than concluded on the striking of the auctioneer's Eden Ltd. may own or have a financial interest the express warranties given by the Seller to hammer. in a lot. the Buyer (for which the Seller is solely responsible) under the Conditions of Business (d) Any post-auction sale of lots shall 2. Definitions for Sellers; incorporate these Conditions of Business. "Bidder" is any person making, attempting (iii) accepts responsibility to Bidders for acts or considering making a bid, including or omissions (whether negligent or otherwise) 8. Payment and Collection Buyers; by M&E in connection with the conduct of "Buyer" is the person who makes the highest auctions or for any matter relating to the sale (a) Unless otherwise agreed in advance, bid or offer accepted by the auctioneer, of any lot. payment of the Purchase Price is due in including a Buyer’s principal when bidding pounds sterling immediately after the auction as agent; (c) Without prejudice to Condition 4(b), any (the "Payment Date"). "Seller" is the person offering a lot for sale, claim against M&E and/ or the Seller by a including their agent, or executors; Bidder is limited to the Purchase Price for the (b) Title in a lot will not pass to the Buyer “M&E” means Morton & Eden Ltd., relevant lot. Neither M&E nor the Seller shall until M&E has received the Purchase Price in auctioneers, 45 Maddox Street, London W1S be liable for any indirect or consequential cleared funds. M&E will generally not 2PE, company number 4198353. losses. release a lot to a Buyer before payment. "Buyer’s Expenses" are any costs or Earlier release shall not affect passing of title expenses due to Morton & Eden Ltd. from (d) Nothing in Condition 4 shall exclude or or the Buyer's obligation to pay the Purchase the Buyer; limit the liability of M&E or the Seller for Price, as above. "Buyer’s Premium" is the commission death or personal injury caused by the payable by the Buyer on the Hammer Price negligent acts or omissions of M&E or the (c) The refusal of any licence or permit at the rates set out in the Guide for Seller. required by law, as outlined in Condition 6, Prospective Buyers; shall not affect the Buyer’s obligation to pay "Hammer Price" is the highest bid for the 5. Bidding at Auction for the lot, as per Condition 8(a). Property accepted by the auctioneer at the (a) M&E has absolute discretion to refuse auction or the post auction sale price; admission to the auction. Before sale, (d) The Buyer must arrange collection of lots "Purchase Price" is the Hammer Price plus Bidders must complete a Registration Form within 10 working days of the auction. applicable Buyer’s Premium and Buyer’s and supply such information and references Purchased lots are at the Buyer's risk from Expenses; as M&E requires. Bidders are personally the earlier of (i) collection or (ii) 10 working "Reserve Price" (where applicable) is the liable for their bid and are jointly and days after the auction. Until risk passes, minimum Hammer Price at which the Seller severally liable with their principal, if M&E will compensate the Buyer for any loss has agreed to sell a lot. bidding as agent (in which case M&E’s prior or damage to the lot up to a maximum of the and express consent must be obtained). Purchase Price actually paid by the Buyer. The Buyer’s Premium, Buyer’s Expenses M&E’s assumption of risk is subject to the and Hammer Price are subject to VAT, (b) M&E advises Bidders to attend the exclusions detailed in Condition 5(d) of the where applicable. auction, but M&E will endeavour to execute Conditions of Business for Sellers. absentee written bids provided that they are, (e) All packing and handling of lots is at the 3. Examination of Lots in M&E’s opinion, received in sufficient Buyer's risk. M&E will not be liable for any (a) M&E’s knowledge of lots is partly time and in legible form. acts or omissions of third party packers or dependent on information provided by the (c) When available, written and telephone shippers. Seller and M&E is unable to exercise bidding is offered as a free service at the exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Each lot Bidder’s risk and subject to M&E’s other 9. Remedies for non-payment is available for examination before sale. commitments; M&E is therefore not liable Without prejudice to any rights that the Bidders are responsible for carrying out for failure to execute such bids. Telephone Seller may have, if the Buyer without prior examinations and research before sale to bidding may be recorded. agreement fails to make payment for the lot satisfy themselves over the condition of lots within 5 working days of the auction, M&E and accuracy of descriptions. 6. Import, Export and Copyright Restrictions may in its sole discretion exercise 1 or more of the following remedies:- (b) All oral and/or written information M&E and the Seller make no representations provided to Bidders relating to lots, including or warranties as to whether any lot is subject (a) store the lot at its premises or elsewhere descriptions in the catalogue, condition reports to import, export or copyright restrictions. It at the Buyer’s sole risk and expense; or elsewhere are statements of M&E’s opinion is the Buyer's sole responsibility to obtain and not representations of fact. Estimates may any copyright clearance or any necessary (b) cancel the sale of the lot; not be relied on as a prediction of the selling import, export or other licence required by price or value of the lot and may be revised law, including licenses required under the (c) set off any amounts owed to the Buyer by from time to time at M&E’s absolute Convention on the International Trade in M&E against any amounts owed to M&E by discretion. Endangered Species (CITES). the Buyer for the lot; (d) reject future bids from the Buyer; 10. Failure to collect purchases parties world-wide for the purposes outlined in (a) If the Buyer pays the Purchase Price but Condition 11(a) and to Sellers as per (e) charge interest at 4% per annum above does not collect the lot within 20 working Condition 9(i). Lloyds TSB Bank plc Base Rate from the days of the auction, the lot will be stored at . Payment Date to the date that the Purchase the Buyer's expense and risk at M&E’s 12. Miscellaneous Price is received in cleared funds; premises or in independent storage. (a) All images of lots, catalogue descriptions and all other materials produced by M&E are (f) re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with (b) If a lot is paid for but uncollected within the copyright of M&E. estimates and reserves at M&E’s discretion, 6 months of the auction, following 60 days in which case the Buyer will be liable for any written notice to the Buyer, M&E will re-sell (b) These Conditions of Business are not shortfall between the original Purchase Price the lot by auction or privately, with estimates assignable by any Buyer without M&E’s and the amount achieved on re-sale, and reserves at M&E’s discretion. The sale prior written consent, but are binding on including all costs incurred in such re-sale; proceeds, less all M&E’s costs, will be Bidders' successors, assigns and forfeited unless collected by the Buyer representatives. (g) Exercise a lien over any Buyer’s Property within 2 years of the original auction. in M&E’s possession, applying the sale (c) The materials listed in Condition 1(a) set proceeds to any amounts owed by the Buyer 11. Data Protection out the entire agreement between the parties. to M&E. M&E shall give the Buyer 14 days (a) M&E will use information supplied by written notice before exercising such lien; Bidders or otherwise obtained lawfully by (d) If any part of these Conditions of Business M&E for the provision of auction related be held unenforceable, the remaining parts (h) commence legal proceedings to recover services, client administration, marketing and shall remain in full force and effect. the Purchase Price for the lot, plus interest as otherwise required by law. and legal costs; (e) These Conditions of Business shall be (b) By agreeing to these Conditions of interpreted in accordance with English Law, (i) disclose the Buyer’s details to the Seller Business, the Bidder agrees to the processing under the exclusive jurisdiction of the to enable the Seller to commence legal of their personal information and to the English Courts, in favour of M&E. proceedings. disclosure of such information to third
Morton & Eden Ltd.’s Authenticity Guarantee
If Morton & Eden Ltd. sells an item of (i) the catalogue description was in date of the auction at which it was Property which is later shown to be a accordance with the generally accepted purchased and the reasons why it is believed to “Counterfeit”, subject to the terms below opinions of scholars and experts at the date of be Counterfeit; and Morton & Eden Ltd. will rescind the sale and the sale, or the catalogue description indicated refund the Buyer the total amount paid by that there was a conflict of such opinions; or (ii) return the Property to Morton the Buyer to Morton & Eden Ltd. for that & Eden Ltd. in the same condition as at the Property, up to a maximum of the Purchase (ii) the only method of establishing at the date date of sale and be able to transfer good title in Price. of the sale that the item was a Counterfeit the Property, free from any third party claims would have been by means of processes not arising after the date of the sale. The Guarantee lasts for two (2) years after then generally available or accepted, the date of the relevant auction, is for the unreasonably expensive or impractical; or Morton & Eden Ltd. has discretion to waive benefit of the Buyer only and is non- likely to have caused damage to or loss in transferable. any of the above requirements. Morton & value to the Property (in Morton & Eden Eden Ltd. may require the Buyer to obtain at Ltd.’s reasonable opinion); or the Buyer's cost the reports of two “Counterfeit” means an item of Property independent and recognised experts in the that in Morton & Eden Ltd.’s reasonable (iii) there has been no material loss in value of relevant field and acceptable to Morton & opinion is an imitation created with the intent the Property from its value had it accorded Eden Ltd. Morton & Eden Ltd. shall not be to deceive over the authorship, origin, date, with its catalogue description. bound by any reports produced by the Buyer, age, period, culture or source, where the and reserves the right to seek additional correct description of such matters is not To claim under this Guarantee, the Buyer expert advice at its own expense. In the included in the catalogue description for the must:- event Morton & Eden Ltd. decides to rescind Property. the sale under this Guarantee, it may refund Property shall not be considered Counterfeit (i) notify Morton & Eden Ltd. in writing to the Buyer the reasonable costs of up to solely because of any damage and/or within one (1) month of receiving any two mutually approved independent expert restoration and/or modification work information that causes the Buyer to reports, provided always that the costs of (including, but not limited to, traces of question the authenticity or attribution of the such reports have been approved in advance mounting, tooling or repatinating). Property, specifying the lot number, and in writing by Morton & Eden Ltd. Please note that this Guarantee does not apply if either:- ABSENTEE BID FORM in association with (please print clearly or type)
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