Kaplan Auctions 115 Dunottar Street, Sydenham, 2192, Johannesburg Po Box 28913, Sandringham, 2131, R.S.A
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KAPLAN AUCTIONS 115 DUNOTTAR STREET, SYDENHAM, 2192, JOHANNESBURG PO BOX 28913, SANDRINGHAM, 2131, R.S.A. TEL: +27 11 640 6325 / 485 2195 FAX: +27 11 640 3427 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] and [email protected] Please insist on a reply. WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.aleckaplan.co.za AUCTION B89 SALE OF MEDALS, BADGES , MILITARIA & COINS 22 AUGUST 2018 TO BE HELD 06:00 PM AT OUR PREMISES – 115 DUNOTTAR STREET, SYDENHAM, 2192 JOHANNESBURG THE LOTS WILL BE ON VIEW AT OUR PREMISES –ONLY BY APPOINTMENT. BIDDING PROCEDURE NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 12 NOON ON DAY OF AUCTION NO BIDS WILL BE PLACED WITHOUT COPY OF IDENTITY DOCUMENT 1. The Auctioneer’s decision is final. 2. Please ensure that you quote the correct lot number and recipient’s name when bidding by post. Mistakes will not be corrected after the sale. 3. This is a live auction and bids may be submitted in writing by fax, letter or e-mail, for those who cannot attend in person. 4. All items will be sold to the highest bidder. 5. Reserves have been fixed by the seller but should a reserve, in the opinion of a possible buyer be too high, I will be pleased to submit a reasonable offer to the seller, should the lot otherwise be unsold. 6. Lots have been carefully graded. Should anyone not be satisfied with the grading, such an item may be returned to us within 7 days of receipt thereof. Your payment will be refunded immediately after the goods have been received. Mistakes made by bidding on the wrong lot or overbidding are not refundable. 7. Due to the high incidence of theft in the Post Office, all items will be dispatched by courier, at the buyer’s expense. I regret I can no longer use the SA Post Office. 8. All transactions are treated in strictest confidence. The names of buyers or sellers will not be disclosed. 9. Agents acting on behalf of other parties will be held responsible for all items bid on. 10. Payments will only be accepted by the following method:- a) Credit card, b) Internet bank transfer c) Cheque payments are subject to a 10 day clearing period before goods will be dispatched d) International Bank transfer (all bank charges must be paid by purchaser) 11. Settlement is expected within four days after the sale. Please note that there is a 17.5% buyer’s premium and 15% V.A.T. is chargeable on the buyer’s premium only. INDEX GALLANTRY 3 MEDAL ROLLS 15 & 24 GALLANTRY DECORATIONS 6 BOOKS 15 CAMPAIGN MEDALS 6 MEDAL RELATED RESEARCH 15-18 DUNBAR MEDAL 1650 6 MATERIAL FOR THE RESEARCHER 18-22 SOUTH AFRICAN MEDAL 1853 6 COLLECTION OF POLICE RELATED 22-24 MATERIAL TURKISH CRIMEA MEDAL 1855 6 COINS 28-30 ANGLO BOERE OORLOG MEDAL 6 LATE ARRIVALS: 1914 STAR 6 BOOKS 30-31 WW I MEDALS 7 HEADGEAR 31 WW I TANKERS MASK 7 BAYONETS 31 WW I AND WW II MEDALS GROUP 7 WW I / WW II 32 WW II MEDALS 7 QSA’S 32 WW II GROUP 7 GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL 32 EFFICIENCY MEDAL 7 PRE BOER WAR RHODESIAN 34 EGYPT MEDAL 1882 7 W. ENDLEY LEGAL DEFENCE FUND 35 SA HOMELAND MEDALS 8 FOREIGN MEDALS 8-9 MINIATURE GROUP 9 SOUTH AFRICAN BADGES 10 RHODESIAN BADGE COLLECTION 10 RHODESIAN BADGES 10 STABLE BELTS 10 SADF PARACHUTE WINGS 11 FLASHES PROPOSED 11-12 SA UNIFORM/CAMO ETC 12 SADF AND SANDF KIT 12 SADF SA INTELLIGANCE MEDALS 12 TUPPERWARE FLASHES 12 POSTCARDS OF WW I INTEREST 12-13 COLLECTABLE MATERIAL OF 13-15 MAINLY WW II LOT# DESCRIPTION RESERVE OUR GRADING POLICY EF+ = Almost as issued EF = Slightly worn VF+ = More worn and may have an edge knock VF = The design shows wear from polishing and there are edge knocks F+ = The design is still quite clear and has many edge knocks F = The design is worn flat, has many edge knocks and may be damaged PLEASE SEE LOT G507 : PRE BOER WAR RHODESIAN GROUP GALLANTRY B001 An outstanding Great War “Gallipoli” M.C. and “Mediterranean 55000 Theatre” A.F.C. group of five awarded to Captain Charles McMenamen Laing, Royal Air Force late Royal Flying Corps and Royal Scots Fusiliers. 1. Military Cross, G.V.R., (the reverse inscribed “C. McM. Laing Gallipoli 1915”); 2. Air Force Cross, G.V.R., (the reverse inscribed “C. McM. Laing Mediterranean 1919”); 3. 1914-15 Star;(2. Lieut., R. Sc. Fus.); 4. British War Medal, (Capt., R.A.F.); 5. Victory Medal, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Capt., R.A.F.). Mounted as worn. Good very fine. Provenance: DNW 22 September 2000 Lot 757. Current DNW valuation: 3000-4000 pounds. 1. M.C. London Gazette 3 June 1916:Temp. 2nd Lt. Charles McMinamen Laing, R. Sc. Fus.. MEDITERRANEAN. .…“for Distinguished Service in the Field”… 2. A.F.C. London Gazette 3 June 1919: Lt. (A./Capt.) Charles McMenamen Laing, M.C. (R. Scots Fus.). ….”in recognition of distinguished services rendered during the war”. 3. M.I.D. London Gazette 13 July 1916: Laing, Temp. 2nd Lt. C. McM., R. Sc. Fus.. “ for distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir Charles Monro’s Command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force”. Laing’s A.F.C. recommendation for honours and awards document makes reference to M.I.D’s awarded to him in December 1915 and in April 1917. Laing was born in New Zealand and was educated at The Terrace School, Wellington, New Zealand. He later went to England where he obtained notice in rowing circles and was a member of the Kingston Eight, which rowed at Hendley. He won over 42 awards in rowing. Captain Charles McMenamen Laing was commissioned into the Royal Scots Fusiliers (Territorial Forces) on 22 April 1915, and posted to the ¼ Battalion. He entered the theatre of war of Gallipoli in September 1915. He saw service in the Dardanelles from September 1915 until January 1916. The 1/4th Battalion of the Royal Scots Fusiliers formed part of the 157th Brigade, which formed part of the 52nd Division. The 52nd Division formed part of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. An extract from British Regiments at Gallipoli; The Royal Scots Fusiliers; “Helles” “Gallipoli, 1915-16” ; ¼ Battalion (T.F.) indicates as follows: December (1915). To firing line Krithia Nullah (5th). War Diary notes new kind of rocket bomb in use by enemy. Approximately 100 land nightly but most do not explode. Just 1 casualty from this source. War Diary records (19th) (December 1915) party led by Lieutenant C.M. Laing successfully took in wire in front of Cathedral Street then cut Turkish wire in front of trench G12. In action (20th) during 157th Brigade attack on G12 and G11A. Casualties – 2 killed, 18 wounded. Relieved and to rest camp (21st). To firing line east of Krithia Nullah to No. 3 Grenade Post, support line – Krithia Nullah to “C” Avenue (26th). Mines exploded under G11Y and H11A. Consolidating party went forward to assist subsequent attack by 1/5th Royal Scots Fusiliers. Relieved by 1st Essex and to rest camp (31st). Casualties for December – 12 killed, 44 wounded, 47 sick. Although no citation was published when Laing’s M.C. was gazette, it is reasonable to assume that that the award was for his bravery on the night of 19th December 1915, when he led a party of men into no mans land to clear wire in front of his unit’s trenches, and to cut wire in front of the enemy’s trenches in preparation for his Brigade’s (i.e. the 157th Brigade’s) attack on the Turkish trenches the following day. Laing’s A.F.C. recommendation for honours and awards document also indicates that he was awarded the M.C. in December 1915. An extract from British Regiments at Gallipoli; The Royal Scots Fusiliers; “Helles” “Gallipoli, 1915-16”; ¼ Battalion (T.F.) covering the period May 1915 (the date that the Battalion entered the theatre of war of Gallipoli) to January 1916 (the date that the Battalion excited the theatre of war of Gallipoli), refers to only 2 acts of gallantry, these being those of Private DR Lauder who received the V.C. and Laing who received the M.C.. In March 1917 Laing was commissioned into the R.F.C. as a Flying Officer He saw service in Egypt and Palestine from January 1916 until the end of the war. Recommendations of Officers &. O/R’ of the 64th Naval Wing (& Units) for Honours and Awards (includes Foreign decorations). November 1917 to Sept. 1919. ROYAL AIR FORCE. FORM OF RECOMMENDATION FOR REWARD, OR FOR “MENTION”, FOR OFFICERS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE. DESCRIPTIVE PARTICULARS OF THE OFFICER RECOMMENDED. SURNAME: Laing. CHRISTIAN NAME (in full): Charles McMenamen. AIR FORCE RANK: Captain. SPECIFY APPROXIMATELY NUMBER OF DAYS ENGAGED IN ACTUAL FLYING DURING THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS: Continuous. SPECIFY ANY APPOINTMENT NOW HELD, OR HOW EMPLOYED, OR STATION: Captain, Flying (A), No 269 Squadron, Port Said. DATE OF FIRST JOINING THE FLYING SERVICE: 17th October 1916. IF SERVED PREVIOUSLY IN ANY BRANCH OF THE SERVICE (NAVY OR ARMY) SPECIFY CORPS, etc., PERIOD OF SUCH SERVICE, AND RANK THEN HELD: Lieut., Royal Scots Fusiliers, 28th August 1914-22nd April 1915. TOTAL PERIOD OF SERVICE IN A THEATRE OF WAR RENDERED DURING THIS WAR, AND LOCALITY IN WHICH SERVED: PERIOD FROM-TO: Dardanelles; September 1915 –January 1916. Egypt & Palestine; January 1916- Present date. REWARDS ALREADY CONFERRED DURING THIS WAR TO BE SPECIFIED (INCLUDING ALL FOREIGN DECORATIONS): M.C., December 1915.