British War Medals and Decorations Russian and World Orders and Medals

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Tuesday 30 November 2010

Starting at 12.00 noon A Collection of Medals and Militaria relating to the King’s Royal Rifle Corps lots 1-64 British Campaign Medals and Groups lots 65-149 Long Service and Other Medals lots 150-160 Miniature Medals and Badges lots 161-164 British Orders lots 165-172 Lifesaving Medals lots 173-175 Gallantry Awards lots 176-192 Groups including Russian Awards lots 193-197

Starting at 2.00 pm Russian Imperial Orders lots 198-232 Russian Imperial Medals and Awards lots 233-238 Militaria and Artefacts lots 239-242 Russian Imperial Badges lots 243-270 Revolutionary Period and Republican Orders and Badges lots 271-280 Soviet Orders lots 281-288

Starting no earlier than 3.30 pm World Orders, Medals and Decorations lots 289-363

The condition of most of the 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.

Tuesday 30 November 2010 starting at 12.00 noon

BRITISH ORDERS, MEDALS AND DECORATIONS

A Collection of Medals and Militaria relating to the King’s Royal Rifle Corps

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‡1 *Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Vittoria, Pyrenees (Matthias Asch, 5th Bn. 60th Foot), some marks, almost extremely fine and rare £2,000-3,000

Roll confirms (name given as Esch).

JÄGER MATTHIAS ASCH (ESCH) was a Prussian subject, born in Coblenz and a miller by trade. He enlisted at the foreign depot, Lymington and was sent to the 5 Battalion 60th Foot. He was taken prisoner by the French on 25 July 1813 at the Rock of Aretesque in the Pyrenees. On his release, following the end of the war, he was not formerly discharged. Although he almost certainly received no discharge papers he was able to claim his Military General Service by showing his certificate of service. (With copied research.)

‡2 *Punjab 1848-49, 1 clasp, Mooltan (W. Cowie, 1st Bn 60th R. Rifles), good very fine £400-500

RIFLEMAN WILLIAM COWIE was wounded at the battle of Mooltan, 22 January 1849. He died at Ahmedpoor 15 February 1850. (With copied research.)

‡3 Crimea Pair, awarded to Rifleman Thomas Petchley, 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade late 2nd Battalion 60th , Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaclava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (engraved in caps. ..e Thos. Petchley 1st Bat…..Bge), Turkish Crimean Medal, British issue, unnamed as issued, first with heavy contact wear, fine, other good fine (2) £200-300

THOMAS PETCHLEY served with the 2nd Battalion 60th Rifles as No. 3189 and the 1st Rifle Brigade from January 1853 as No. 3511. He was severely wound- ed by a musket ball in the right arm at the Battle of Inkermann 5 November 1854 and was invalided out of the service with a pension of 8d per day. He subsequently joined the Corps of Commissionaires and served with them for 29 years. He died in 1912 aged 80. (With copied research.)

‡4 Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp (W. Dearlove, 1st Bn 60th Rifles), very fine £200-250

Roll confirms Mutiny medal, also entitled to Long Service and Good Conduct medal, recommended 1 April 1876.

WILLIAM DEARLOVE enlisted in the 60th Rifles in December 1856, embarked for India the following year and arrived back in England in October 1860. He was discharged in December 1877 and died in Worcester in 1924. (With copied research.) ‡5 Indian Mutiny and Long Service Pair awarded to Rifleman Edward Simper 2nd Battalion 60th Rifles, Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp (Edwd Simper, 2nd Batn. 60th Ryl. Rifles), Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria (impressed 3518 Pte. E. Simper 2nd Bn. 60 Rifles); together with an engraved Reverend J. Grant’s School, Hornsey, Medal for Merit, in silver, hallmarked London 1847 (Ellen Simper 1847), generally very fine (3) £350-400

Roll confirms Indian Mutiny Medal with no clasp

EDWARD SIMPER was born in Suffolk in 1834. He joined the 2nd Battalion Kings Royal Rifles in 1854. He arrived in Calcutta in November 1858 and in 1860 the Battalion was ordered to China; he served in the Provisional Battalion in Hong Kong. On the 18 September he was invalided and embarked for the Invalid Depot at the Cape of Good Hope and therefore, unlike most of the 2nd Battalion, did not receive the China medal. His Long Service Medal was issued on 14 March 1874 with a gratuity of £5. He was discharged in September 1875. Ellen Simper was Edward Simper’s cousin. (With copied research.)

‡6 Indian Mutiny Pair, awarded to Rifleman Patrick Connoboy, 1st Battalion 60th Rifles, Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Delhi (3151 Pte. P. Connoboy. 1st Bn. 60th Rifles), renamed in engraved capitals, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria (impressed 3151 Pte. P. Connoboy 1st Bn. 60th Rifles), first with contact wear, good fine, second very fine £200-300

Roll confirms entitlement to Indian Mutiny with Delhi clasp.

PATRICK CONNOBOY enlisted in the 60th Royal Rifles on 26 May 1852. He arrived in India in October 1852. He took part in the Mutiny and was wound- ed at the ridge above Delhi on the 9 June 1857. He returned to England in 1860. He served in the Red River campaign of 1870 but did not live to receive the medal. His Long Service and Good Conduct was issued 21 March 1874, nine months after his discharge. He died in May 1895. (With copied research.)

‡7 Queen’s 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Talana (4242 Pte. H. Hay, 1st Battalion K.R.R.C.), very fine; together with India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895, erased (2) £200-300

RIFLEMAN HIRAM HEY (alias HAY) was entitled to the India General Service Medal, with the Relief of Chitral clasp. He was a survivor of the wreck of R.I.M.S Warren Hastings when it ran aground off the island of Reunion on 14 January 1897, and was mentioned in Major W.P. Campbell’s Despatches for the Battle of Talana, 21 October 1899. He was wounded at Farquhar’s Farm on 30 October 1899, resulting in the removal of his right eye and being invalided out of the army (With copied research.)

‡8 Boer War and Great War Pair awarded to Corporal Walter William Eva, 2nd Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Queen’s South Africa, 1 clasp, Defence of Ladysmith (9319 Pte W.W. Eva, K.R.R.C.), (R-10661 Cpl. W.W. Eva. K.R.R.C.), mounted for wearing, good very fine (2) £250-300

WILLIAM WALTER EVA was wounded at Farquhar’s Farm on 30 October 1899. He was discharged as medically unfit on 30 March 1901. He re-enlist- ed on 16 February 1915 and was employed escorting drafts to France from the U.K. (thus only entitled to the British War Medal.) He was dis- charged sick 13 December 1917 and was also entitled to Silver War Badge No 417332. (With copied research.)

‡9 Boer War and Long Service Pair awarded to Colour Serjeant Frank Talkington, London Volunteer Rifle Corps, late 3rd Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Queen’s South Africa, 2 clasps, , Relief of Ladysmith (1346 C Sgt F. Talkington K.R.R.C.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (1346 Clr:-Serjt: F. Talkington K.R.R.C.), very fine (2) £300-350

Long Service Medal recommended 1 January 1903; also served with the 4th London Volunteer Rifle Corps as Colour-Serjeant instructor and lat- terly as Drill Instructor at Eton College. (With copied research.)

‡10 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith (4972 Pte. J.M. Shaw K.R.R.C), good very fine with dark toning £140-160

JAMES MICHAEL SHAW enlisted with the 1st Battalion K.R.R.C. in February 1889. He embarked for India in November 1890. The battalion earned the India General Service Medal with the clasp Hazara 1891. For some reason, possibly due to sickness, Shaw did not participate and was not pres- ent to earn this and the Samana 1891 clasp. In 1895 Shaw was discharged and transferred to the reserve. He was recalled to the colours in November 1899. He served with Rifle Reserve Provisional Battalion while in South Africa. He returned to England, invalided home due to sick- ness, aboard H.M.S. Tagus 24 July 1900 and was discharged 5 February 1902. (With original registered forwarding envelope and copied research.)

‡11 Boer War Pair awarded to Rifleman E. Dickenson, 4th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps and Mounted , Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paarderberg, Kings South Africa, 2 clasps (8715 Pte. E. Dickenson. K.R.R.C.), about very fine, a scarce combination of clasps to the battalion, with copied research (2) £250-280 12

‡12 *Boer War and Natal Rebellion Group awarded to Trooper Frederick Arthur Dunn, Natal Police, late 3rd Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (1194 Pte. F. Dunn, K.R.R.C.), King’s South Africa, 2 clasps (1194 Pte. A. Dunn, K.R.R.C.), Natal Rebellion 1906, 1 clasp, 1906 (Tpr. F. A. Dunn, Natal Police), South Africa Prisons Good Service Medal (No 2870/N 3 C WR F. A. Dunn) and South Africa Prisons Service badge, contact marks, very fine (5) £350-400

Roll confirms Natal medal with clasp.

FREDERICK ARTHUR DUNN joined the Rifle Brigade 14 October 1898 and was posted to the 3rd Battalion in January the following year. After serving in the Boer War Dunn purchased his discharge in South Africa on 25 September 1902 and joined the Natal Police at Pietermaritzburg. He died in Weymouth in July 1958. (With copied research.)

‡13 Boer War and Great War Group awarded to Rifleman Herbert Blacktin, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Five: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, three clasps, Cape Colony, , Transvaal (1784 Pte. H. Blacklin.(sic) K.R.R.C.), King’s South Africa 1901- 02, two clasps (1784 Pte H. Blacktin. K.R.R.C.), with clasp (1/K.R.Rif: C.), British War and Victory Medals (K.R. Rif: C.), generally very fine (5) £250-300

PRIVATE HERBERT BLACKTIN served with the 3rd Battalion in South Africa and 1st Battalion in the Great War. He arrived in France on 12 August 1914 and was invalided on 15 September. He was discharged physically unfit for war service 22 . (With copied research.)

‡14 Queen’s South Africa, 4 clasps, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901 (3376 Pte. G. J. M. Pegg Vol. Co. K.R.R.C.), good very fine £150-200

GILBERT JOSEPH MARTIN PEGG volunteered for short service with the King’s Royal Rifles and served in South Africa with the 1st Special Service Company. He was discharged in June 1901. After emigrating to Manitoba, he enlisted in January 1915, serving with the Canadian Army Service Corps. He was killed by shell fire south of Bussebom, , on 28 May 1916 and is buried in the Poperinghe New Military Cemetery. (With copied research.)

‡15 South Africa and Long Service Pair awarded to Serjeant-Tailor William Saul Hatcher, 6th () Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, late 2nd Battalion Worcester Regiment, Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5492 L. Corpl. W. S. Hatcher, Worc: Regt), Army Long Service and Good Conduct, type 1 (12031 Sjt: Tlr: W. S. Hatcher. K.R.R.C.), very fine and better, Serjeant-Tailor an extremely rare rank (2) £200-250

L.S.G.C. recommended 1 July 1917 (Army Order 112 of 1917). (With copied research.)

‡16 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3789 Pte H.A. Embleton. K.R.R.C.), scuffmarks, better than very fine £120-150

HENRY ALBERT EMBLETON attested with the 3rd London Volunteer Rifle Corps on 2 March 1901. On 4 March he along with 50 other-rank volunteers joined the Rifle Depot at Gosport for duty with the 2nd Special Service Company and served with them in South Africa from 30 March 1901 until 4 June 1902. (With copied research.) ‡17 Boer War Pair awarded to Trooper Henry Morris, South African Constabulary, late King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Queen’s South Africa, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal (6981 Pte. H. Morris. K.R.R.C.), King’s South Africa, 2 clasps (569 Tpr. H. Morris. S.A.C.), surface marks, good very fine (2) £180-220

HENRY MORRIS attested in January 1892 and was posted to the 3rd Battalion K.R.R.C. In April 1897 he was transferred to the 1st Battalion where he served until his time expiry in June 1899. He was recalled to the colours in October of the same year and served with the 3rd Battalion. In March 1901 Morris transferred to C Division of the South African Constabulary. He was discharged from the South African Constabulary in December 1902, his character noted as “bad.” (Offered with South African Constabulary cap badge and photocopied research.)

‡18 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2149 Corpl: F. Featherstonehaugh K.R.R.C.), better than very fine £180-220

FRANK FEATHERSTONEHAUGH embarked for South Africa with the Mounted Infantry Company of the 4th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps and served with the 25th (K.R.R.C.) Mounted Infantry Battalion. He was slightly wounded at the battle of Bakenlaagte on 30 October 1901. In August 1902 the 25th Mounted Infantry became the 1st (Rifle) Regiment Mounted Infantry. He was discharged 27 October 1911. (With copied research.)

‡19 Great War Trio awarded to Lance-Corporal John Henry Collins, 1st Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, 1914 Star and clasp (2148 Pte. J. H. Collins. 1/K.R. Rif: C.), British War and Victory Medals (K.R. Rif. C.), very fine (3) £120-150

LANCE-CORPORAL JOHN HENRY COLLINS was severely injured by a gunshot wound to his chest on 17 February 1915; he was discharged as medically unfit 7 July 1915. (With copied research.)

‡20 Great War Trio awarded to Thomas Henry Mee, 7th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (A-1455 Pte. T. H. Mee. K.R. Rif. C.), extremely fine (3) £70-90

THOMAS HENRY MEE served with the Durham Light Infantry from April 1890-97. He was recalled to the colours and served in the Boer War under the alias of 3721 Private Thomas Oldham and received the Queen’s and King’s South Africa medals. He served in the Great War with the 7th Battalion K.R.R.C., was wounded on 20 August 1916 and was discharged due to wounds 9 February 1917 (entitled to Silver War Badge No. 25787). (With copied research.)

‡21 Great War and Long Service Group awarded to Serjeant Henry Anthony Swinney, 3rd Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Five: 1914-15 Star (8167 Cpl. H. Swinney. K.R. Rif. C.), British War and Victory Medals (Sjt.), (engraved in capitals Cpl. 3 K.R.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George V (6837186 Sjt. H. A. Swinney. K.R.R.C.), very fine (5) £200-300 Roll Confirms Delhi Durbar, Long Service Medal awarded 1926.

HENRY ANTHONY SWINNEY represented his battalion at a boxing tournament against the navy at Valetta in 1910. He arrived in France in December 1914 and in November 1915 his battalion embarked for Salonika where they remained until the end of the War. (With copied research.)

‡22 Great War and Second World War Group awarded to Hon. Captain and Paymaster Herbert Pratt, Army Pay Corps, late 12th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps and Honourable Artillery Company, Five: 1914-15 Star (1540 Pte H. Pratt. H.A.C.), British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. H. Pratt), Defence and War Medals, unnamed as issued, very fine or better (5) £120-150

HERBERT PRATT embarked in France 29 December 1914 with the H.A.C. infantry. was commissioned Lieutenant in the 12th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps 23 January 1916 and was taken Prisoner of War 19th February the same year; he was Imprisoned in Ingolstadt, Bavaria and interned in Holland 7 October 1918. He was repatriated 22nd November 1918. During the Second Word War he was commissioned Lieutenant in the Army Pay Corps and was given the rank of Honorary Captain on his retirement in October 1945. (With copied research.)

‡23 Great War and Second World War Group awarded to Flight-Lieutenant Frederick William Cranmer-Gordon, late Customs Service, British South Africa Police and 9th London Regiment (Queen Victoria’s Rifles), Seven: 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (2448 Pte. F. W. C. Gordon, 9-Lond. R.), 1939-45 Star, with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, Defence and War Medals, these all unnamed as issued, very fine or better (7) £140-160

FREDERICK WILLIAM CRANMER-GORDON was wounded by a shell explosion in May 1917 and as a result was discharged in November of the same year. He joined the B.S.A.P in April 1919, transferring to British Customs and Excise in March 1927. On 15 August 1942 he was gazetted a Pilot Officer with the R.A.F. on Administrative and Special Duties, resigning his commission in December 1945. (With copied research.)

‡24 A Family Group of Medals: i) Corporal Edgar Wiffen, 9th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Four: 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (R-3000 Cpl. E. Wiffen K.R. Rif. C.), Memorial Plaque (Edgar Wiffen), with condolence slip, forwarding boxes, cap badge and two metal shoulder titles and silvered and enamelled regimental brooch, extremely fine; ii) Private William Arthur Wiffen (cousin), British War and Victory Medals (8669 Pte. W. A. Wiffen. L. N. Lanc. R.), extremely fine, with forwarding box, cap badge and two metal shoulder titles; iii) Mrs Esther Lancaster-Wiffen (wife of W.A. Wiffen), Defence Medal, extremely fine, with named forwarding box and W.V.S. badge (7) £180-220

EDGAR WIFFEN was killed in action on 30 July 1915 at Hooge; he is buried in Oosttaverne Wood Cemetery. (With copied research.) ‡25 Great War Trio, awarded to William Radford, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (Y-809 Pte. W. Radford. K.R. Rif: C.), extremely fine (3) £50-70

WILLIAM RADFORD served with the 2nd, 12th and 20th Battalions K.R.R.C. (With copied research.)

‡26 Great War Trio, awarded to Benjamin John Diver, 9th (Queen Victoria’s Rifles) London Regiment, 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (3339 Pte. B.J. Diver, 9-Lond. R.), extremely fine (3) £60-80

PRIVATE BENJAMIN JOHN DIVER was discharged 24 May 1918 due to shell shock; he is entitled to the Silver War Badge No. 426001. (With copied research).

‡27 Great War Trio, awarded to Rifleman Frederick Charles Munday (Mundy): 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (A-3768 Pte. F.C. Mundy. K.R. Rif:C.), cleaned, extremely fine (3) £70-100

FREDERICK CHARLES MUND(A)Y was born 16 November 1898 he enlisted under age in the King’s Royal Rifle Corps on 29 August 1914 giving his age as 19 years and 268 days. He was sent to France in May 1915 with the 8th Battalion and was wounded in the thigh at Hooge on 30 July 1915. He was discharged on 22 October 1915 due to misstatement of age. He re-enlisted on 20 January 1916, serving with the 1 and 2nd Battalion 24th London Regiment (6263) before going to Egypt with the 19th Battalion Rifle Brigade where he remained until his discharge in March 1919. (With copied research.)

‡28 Great War Trio awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 William Jackson 16th and 9th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, 1914- 15 Star (R-11382 Pte W. Jackson. K.R. Rif. C.), British War Medal, Victory Medal with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches (W.O. Cl. 2), good very fine (3) £70-90

M.I.D.: London Gazette: 15 May 1917. (With copied research.)

‡29 Great War MSM Group awarded to Serjeant Charles Frederick Cooper, 25 Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, late Labour Corps, 16th (Public Schools) Battalion Middlesex Regiment, Four: 1914-15 Star (1890 Pte. C.F. Cooper Midd’x R.), British War and Victory Medals (Sjt.), Meritorious Service Medal George V (57823 Sjt. C.F. Cooper 25/K.R. Rif: C.), last with edge bruis- es, better than very fine (4) £200-250

M.S.M. London Gazette: 3 June 1919 (Clapton). (With copied research.)

‡30 A Great War and Group awarded to Flight Lieutenant George Robert Doubleday, R.A.F., late 6th London Regiment ( Rifles), Five: 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (2124 Pte. G.R. Doubleday. 6-Lond. R.), Defence Medal, unnamed as issued, Cadet Forces Medal, George VI (A/Flt. Lt. G.R. Doubleday. R.A.F.V.R. (T)), very fine or better offered with photocopied research (5) £180-220

‡31 1914-15 Star (Pte. E.F. Peacocke. 1st Rhodn. Rgt), good very fine; together with 9 carat gold and red enamelled K.R.R.C. badge, hallmarked Birmingham 1915, reverse engraved Eric to Peggy Xmas 1916 on upper limb Killed May 20th 1916 on other limbs, reverse scratched, very fine, with a coloured drawing of both sides of the badge £120-150

EDWARD FORRESTER PEACOCKE attested at , Rhodesia 27 October 1914, he served in German South West Africa from 22 December 1914 until 26 July 1915. He was commissioned into the K.R.R.C. 5 December 1915 and was attached to the 16th (Church Lads’ Brigade). He was killed in action 20 May 1917 in an attack on the in front of Croissilles and is commemorated on the Memorial. (Sold with pho- tocopied research.)

‡32 Great War Casualty Trio awarded to Rifleman Albert Stanley Izatt, 1st, late 5th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (4336 Pte. A.S. Izatt K. R. Rif. C.), polished, extremely fine (3) £100-150

PRIVATE ALBERT STANLEY IZATT died of wounds on 22nd March 1915 and is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. (With copied research.)

‡33 Great War Casualty Trio awarded to Reginald Martin Roser, 4th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, British War and Victory Medals (R-18961 Pte. R.M. Roser. K.R. Rif. C.), Memorial Plaque (Reginald Martin Roser), extremely fine (3) £100-120

REGINALD MARTIN ROSER was killed on 3 October 1918 during the attack on Le Catalet and Guoy, and is buried at Prospect Hill cemetery Guoy.

‡34 British War and Victory Medal Pair to a Casualty (R-39739 Pte. H.C. Bird. K.R. Rif. C.), good extremely fine, with original for- warding box (2) £70-90

RIFLEMAN HENRY CHARLES BIRD was killed in action at the Battle of Jaffa, 22 December 1917 while serving with the 11th London Regiment (Finsbury Rifles) and is buried in the Ramleh War Cemetery. (With copied research.) ‡35 British War and Victory Medal Pair to a Casualty (R-41251 Pte. J.A. Wadham K.R. Rif. C.), extremely fine (2) £60-80

JOHN ARTHUR PERCIVAL STEWART WADHAM was killed in action in France 28 September 1918 while serving with the 2/15th London Regiment (Civil Service Rifles); he is buried in the Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension. (With copied research.)

‡36 British War and Victory Medal Pair to a Casualty (R-25171 Pte. A. J. Samson K. R. Rif. C.), extremely fine (2) £60-80

PRIVATE ALFRED JOHN SAMPSON 12th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps died of wounds suffered in the trenches near Donchy 21 March 1918 and is buried in the Savy British Cemetery, Aisne. (With copied research).

‡37 Great War Trio awarded to Rifleman Albert Wooldridge, 12th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Three: British War and Victory Medals (R-34862 Pte. A. Wooldridge. K.R. Rif. C.), Silver War Badge No. 135620, with related miniatures cap badge, shoulder titles and lapel badge; British War and Victory Medal Pairs (2) (A-201156 Pte. E.B. Lichfield. K.R. Rif. C.; 534598 Pte. A. H.L. Vigors. 15-Lond. R); British War and Victory Medal Pair (C-4175 Pte. J.S. Wood. K.R.R.C.) and two ID. tags named to (302319 J. Wood R. Scots); together with London County Council School Attendance Medals (5) for 1908, 1909, 1910, 1914-15 1919-20, all named to J. Wood, last in case of issue and with two undated bars, London County Council School pin hallmarked 1918; Great War and Second Word War Trio awarded to Air Raid Warden Arthur Ernest Jenkins, Late 18th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, British War and Victory Medals (R-25192 Pte. E.A. Jenkins. K.R.R.C.), Defence Medal, unnamed as issued, with related miniatures of the BWM and Victory medals, forwarding slip and box for the Defence Medal, photograph of the recipient, an ARP lapel badge and two silk embroi- dered handkerchiefs, very fine or better (25) £150-200

ALBERT WOOLDRIDGE was discharged due to sickness 19 September 1917. ERNEST BENJAMIN LICHFIELD was wounded on 27 February and 13 April 1918 while serving with the 16th Battalion K.R.R.C.. PRIVATE ALFRED HAROLD LEONARD VIGORS was discharged sick 9 October 1918 and is entitled to Silver War Badge No B28939. JOHN S. WOOD served with the 17th League Battalion, K.R.R.C. and the 5/6th (Queen’s Edinburgh Rifles) Battalion Royal Scots. (With copied research.)

‡38 Great War and Trio awarded to Rifleman John Arthur Dell, 4th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Three: British War and Victory Medals (54410 Pte. J. A. Dell. K.R. Rif. C.), Imperial Service Medal, George VI type 1 (John Arthur Dell), extremely fine (3) £50-70

Imperial Service Medal: London Gazette: 5 December 1939 (Assistant Head Postman, London Postal Region). (With copied research.)

‡39 A Great War and Second World War Family Group: i) Private Albert Hibbert, Army Service Corps: British War and Victory Medals (M2-188057 Pte. A. Hibbert A.S.C.), together with Boy’s Brigade ‘Sure Steadfast’ silver star (Won by Pte. A. Hibbert Nov 1896), with registered envelope and box of issue for Great War Medals and Demobilisation certificate; ii) Rifleman and Gunner Eric Hibbert, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, late : 1939-45, Africa, Italy Stars, Defence and War Medals, all late issues with box of issue and forwarding slip, Soldiers Service and Pay Book, original photograph of recipient and other Army service papers, extremely fine or better (8) £60-80

‡40 Great War and Post War Group awarded to Lieutenant George Henry Willis, King’s Royal Rifle Corps and Punjab Light Horse, Four: British War and Victory Medal (Lieut. G.H. Willis), Efficiency Medal, India issue, George VI (Tpr. G.H. Willis. Punjab L. H. A.F.I.), Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued, good very fine (4) £150-200

GEORGE HENRY WILLIS was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in 1917. While serving with the 11th Battalion he was wounded in the head and taken prison- er of war at Crevecoeur on 30 November 1917; he was repatriated to England on 14 December 1918. He relinquished his commission in November 1920. Following the war he returned to India, where he was born, and became manager of the Ganish Flour Mill, Lyallpur, Punjab. (Lot is offered with Coronation Medal box, forwarding slip and envelope, silver identity bracelet, ‘Tail Waggers’ club badge No 194192 and copied research.)

‡41 General Sevice Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (6843803 Rfmn. F. Green ing (sic) R.R.R.C.), good very fine £70-90

‡42 Second World War and Palestine Group awarded to Major William Neat Williams, 2nd Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Three: Defence and War Medal, unnamed as issued, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Lt. W.N. Williams. K.R.R.C.), good very fine, with related miniatures (6) £150-200

WILLIAM NEAT WILLIAMS retired with the rank of Major in 1961 having served in the Royal Artillery (T.A.) since 1951. (With copied research.)

‡43 Second World War Family Group: i) Lance-Corporal Leslie William Baker, 1st Queen Victoria Rifles, Three: 1939-45 Star, War Medal, both unnamed as issued, Efficiency Medal, George VI type 1 (6896704 Rfn. L. W. Baker Q. V. Rif.) ii) Attributed to Rifleman Harry William Baker, 1st Queen Victoria Rifles, Two: 1939-45 Star, War Medal, both unnamed as issued (5) extremely fine £150-200

LANCE-CORPORAL LESLIE WILLIAM BAKER was taken Prisoner-of-War on 26 May 1940. He was imprisoned at Stalag VII B (Teschen) and Stalag 334 (Lambsdorf). His brother 6896705 RIFLEMAN HARRY WILLIAM BAKER was killed by a mortar bomb on 24 May 1940 at Calais. He is buried in Calais Southern Cemetery. (With copied research.) ‡44 Second World War and Territorial Efficiency Group awarded to Rifleman F.A. Slone, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Five, 1939-45, France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, all unnamed as issued, Efficiency Medal, George VI type 1 (6897916 Rfn. F.A. Slone K.R.R.C.), mounted for wearing; together with Second World War and Territorial Efficiency Trio awarded to Rifleman R.H. Hodge, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Three, Defence and War Medals, Efficiency Medal, George VI type 1 (7882761 Rfn R H. Hodge KRRC), these all issued in 1989, with boxes of issue and forwarding slips, generally extremely fine (8) £100-120

Efficiency Medal to Slone: Army Orders List no. 4: 31 August 1946. (Offered with photocopy of the list.)

‡45 Second World War and Imperial Service Medal Group awarded to Corporal Albert Cook, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Light Aid Detachment, late Army Ordnance Corps, attached as a mechanic to 9th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Five: 1939-45 and Africa Stars, Defence and War Medals, all unnamed as issued, Imperial Service Medal, Elizabeth II (Albert Cook); together with Life Guard Corps Medal (A. Cook July 1936) and bronze Tiverton Swimming Club medal (A. Cook 1934), and two related cap badges, Second World War Medals in forwarding box with slip, I.S.M. in Spink & Son case of issue, the Life Guard Corps medal also cased, generally extremely fine (7) £80-100

Imperial Service Medal: London Gazette: 14 February 1977 (Motor Mechanic, South Western Postal Head Quarters.)

CORPORAL ALBERT COOK was wounded during the Battle of Gazala, Libya, 27 May 1942. (With original documentation, including Soldiers Service and Pay Book, Soldier's Release Book, box of issue and forwarding slip for Second World War Medal, I.S.M. award certificate and envelope, two R.E.M.E. cap badge and with copied research.)

‡46 General Service Medal, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (19023512 Cpl. K. W. Wybourne. K.R.R.C.), good very fine £50-70

‡47 Palestine and Nigerian Civil War Group awarded to Rifleman William Charles Weemes 2nd Battalion K.R.R.C., General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (19046142 Rfn. W. C. Weemes. K.R.R.C.), NIGERIA, Defence Service Medal, with Lion device on riband, unofficial silver Maritime Service Medal, hallmarked Birmingham 1994, mounted for wearing, good very fine or better (3) £140-160

WILLIAM CHARLES WEEMES served in the Merchant Marine after leaving the Army as No R543633 Butcher 3rd Class. He served in the Nigerian Civil War, 1967-70, as a mercenary volunteer for Biafra and subsequently Nigeria. (With copied research.)

‡48 General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, George VI issue (144544148 Rfn. W. Yates. K.R.R.C), about extremely fine £80-120

The K.R.R.C. were not present in Malaya as a regiment, therefore the recipient would have been attached to another unit.

‡49 Campaign Service Medal 1962, 1 clasp, Borneo (24005863 Rfn J Pedley, 2 Green Jackets), extremely fine £60-80

‡50 Campaign Service Medal 1962, 2 clasps, Borneo, Malay Peninsula (23873073 Rfn. J. Collier, 2 Green Jackets), extremely fine £80-100

‡51 Northern Ireland Pair awarded to Rifleman W.E.A. Bradley, Royal Green Jackets, Campaign Service Medal 1962, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (23957498 Rfn. W. E. A. Bradley RGJ), United Nations Medal for Cyprus, unnamed as issued; together with Campaign Service Medal 1962, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24070670 Rfn. M. J. Southern RGJ.), first two mounted for wearing, gen- erally about extremely fine (3) £70-100

‡52 Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria type 1 (engraved Sl. Stafford Serjt 2nd 60th K.R. Rifle Corps. Templemore 1850), with iron clip and silver ring suspension, very fine £180-220

Medal issued 17 September 1850 with a gratuity of £15 on discharge. SAMUEL STAFFORD enlisted in August 1829. He was discharged in November 1850 and died in Derbyshire in June 1879. (With copied research.)

‡53 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Victoria (2887 Richd. Kelly 1st Bn 60 Rifles), contact wear, very fine £120-150

RICHARD KELLY enlisted in the 28th Regiment of Foot in July 1843 and transferred to the 1st Battalion Royal Rifles. His Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was issued 21 July 1863. He was discharged in August 1864. Also entitled to Indian Mutiny, 1 clasp, Delhi. (With copied research.)

‡54 Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1 (8060 Bglr: H. Harper. K.R.R.C.), very fine £50-70

Recommended 1 January 1912. (With copied research.) ‡55 Efficiency Medal, George VI type 1 (6897784 Rfn. J. A. Hides. K.R.R.C.); together with another similar (6897369 Rfn. E.R. Knight. K.R.R.C.), about extremely fine (2) £60-80

First Army Orders List No. 2: 31 May 1946, second Army Orders List No.1: 30 April 1946.

‡56 Dress Miniatures: Distinguished Service Order Group of Miniature Medals attributed to Lieutenant-Colonel John Edward Norfor Heseltine, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Ten: Distinguished Service Order, George V, in silver-gilt and enamels, Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal, 1914 Star, British War and Victory Medals with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches, Defence and War Medals, FRANCE, Légion d’Honneur, BELGIUM, Order of the Crown and French and Belgian Croix de Guerres, the miniature Légion d’Honneur a Second Restoration issue, mounted for wear, generally extremely fine, contained in a Spink and Son case (10) £200-250

Ex Harpers list, autumn 2004 (also included Heseltine’s full-sized medals). D.S.O: London Gazette: I January 1917; Belgian Order of the Crown, 4th Class, awarded August 1917; Légion d’Honneur, 5th Class: London Gazette: 1 May 1917; Belgian Croix de Guerre: London Gazette: 11 March 1918; French Croix de Guerre avec Palmes: London Gazette: 9 December 1916; Mentioned in Despatches: London Gazette: 9 December 1916, 4 January 1917, 20 May 1918, 5 July 1919. (Sold with original signed photograph of recip- ient and copied research.)

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‡57 *Great War Distinguished Conduct Medal and Romanian Medaille Barbatie Si Credinta Group awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 Frank Stuart Lee, 1st and Fourth Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Six: Distinguished Conduct Medal, George V (5969 C.S. Mjr. F.S. Lee. 4/K.R. Rif. C.), 1914-15 Star (Sjt.), British War and Victory Medals (WO. Cl. 2), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V (6837108 WOCL. II. F.S. Lee D.C.M. K.R.R.C.), ROMANIA, Medaille Barbatie Si Credinta, 1st Class with Swords, unnamed as issued, mounted for wearing, generally very fine or better, the Romanian medal unique to the regiment and only one of 51 awarded to British forces £1,800-2,200

Ex Glendining’s auction, 11 November 1998, lot 470.

Distinguished Conduct Medal: London Gazette: 30 May 1919 (award), 9 March 1920 (Citation).

“On 4th October 1917, near Le Catelet, when his company was holding an advanced line of shell holes, he went forward under heavy fire to recover a message dropped in the open by a British aeroplane. He brought this message, which reported the enemy massing for a counter- attack, across some 400 yards of exposed ground to the nearest signal station, and enabled our artillery to break up the impending attack.”

Romanian Medaille Barbatie Si Credinta: London Gazette: 20 September 1919

FRANK STUART LEE was wounded on 18 October 1918 resulting in the loss of an eye. He died of pneumonia and heart failure at Quetta, 15 November 1922. (With copied research.) 58

‡58 *Great War Group awarded to Lance-Serjeant Cecil Rhodes Doughty, 18th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, late 5th London Regiment, Four: Military Medal, George V (301136 Cpl-L Sjt:-C.R. Doughty 18/K.R. Rif: C.), 1914-15 Star (1843 Pte. C. R. Doughty 5-Lond. R.), British War and Victory Medals (1843 Cpl.), very fine (4) £350-400

Military Medal: London Gazette: 13 March 1919 (Bloomsbury). (With copied research.)

‡59 *, 1861-69 pattern, Officer’s issue, with quilted lace band at top and with earlier (but post-1830) plate, some wear to top, generally very fine £800-1,000

Provenance: Acquired from the Stewart Museum, Montreal, who had apparently received it from a local source. The 60th Rifles were stationed in the Montreal area during the 1860s. Ex 60 (illustration reduced)

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‡60 *Complete Silver Mounted Cross Belt, Pouch, Waist-Belt and Sabretache, many of the silver mounts by Joseph Jennens & Co. and hallmarked Birmingham 1901, some damage to the leather surfaces due to waxing, generally fine and rare as a complete set £600-800

‡61 *5th Battalion Pouch Belt Plate, circa 1813, oval plate in cast silver and bronze alloy, strung bugle horn, LX within, RIFLE-MEN above, 5TH BATTN. below, 70 x 53mm, with two round studs at base and added single hook at top, in excavated condition, fine and apparently unrecorded £800-1,000

Discovered by a metal-detectorist on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees, below Col De Lessesa, and offered with research and a CD-ROM with images of the find site.

‡62 Pouch Belt Plates (10), Victoria-Elizabeth II, with Peninsular battle honours (2-one by J.R. Gaunt hallmarked Birmingham 1920), battle hon- ours to Taku Forts and Pekin (2), battle honours to Tel-el-Kebir, without battle honours (3), Serjeant-Majors and Band Masters, Great War peri- od, with Peninsular battle honours and 1st C.B. Battalion with South Africa battle honours, very fine or better, five with backing plates; togeth- er with two modern car radiator plate badges, extremely fine, with copied K.R.R.C. pouch belt plate and badge identifier (12) £1,200-1,500

‡63 Blotter with Officer’s Helmet Plate, 1878-81 Pattern, the leather blotter with lacquered wood front cover and helmet plate super- imposed, containing several sheets of blotting paper, very fine £250-300

‡64 : Great War Cold Weather Busby for the Hampshire Cyclist Battalion, by Hobson of London, with original brass Hampshire Cyclist Battalion badge attached to the front, in very fine condition £250-300

These busbies were issued to troops sent to Russia during the Allied intervention. The Hampshire Cyclist Battalion served in Siberia from 28 November 1918 until 1 November 1919. Various Properties

BRITISH CAMPAIGN MEDALS

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65 *Alexander Davison’s Medal for the Nile, 1st August 1798, in bronzed copper, by C.H. Küchler, as presented to all ratings and marines, 47mm, minor edge faults and light scuffs, good very fine £250-300

66 *Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, 1st June 1794, 23rd June 1795 (John Simmons.), both clasps copies, good very fine £400-600

Roll confirms John Simmons, Cook’s Servant, H.M.S. George. There are also two recipients of this name on the Roll.

67 *Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Egypt (Lorenzo Camilleri, Maltese Pioneers), some contact wear, very fine and very rare £1,500-2,000

Mullen lists six Maltese Pioneer recipients for the Egypt clasp. Whilst Lorenzo Camilleri is not amongst these, the medal is correctly named.

The Maltese Pioneers were raised in December 1800 for service with the British Expeditionary Force in Egypt. Following the campaign they were disbanded early in 1802.

68 *Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Vimiera, Toulouse (J. Henshall. Serjt. R. Ay Drivers), edge bruised and contact marks on obverse, good very fine £800-1,000

Roll confirms; also entitled to Roleia clasp. Ex Gaskell collection, 1911 (when also sold with Vimiera and Toulouse clasps only).

JOHN HENSHALL enlisted on 13 January 1803. He was discharged 30 November 1818 due to rheumatism. Offered with photocopied discharge papers. 69 70 71

69 *Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Albuhera (H. Simmonds, Lieut. & Adjt. 31st Foot), edge bruis- ing and scuffs, about very fine £2,500-3,000

Roll confirms. Ex Debenhams, 1902 and Tinlin collection, Glendining, 8 December 1965, lot 133.

HENRY SIMMONDS was born in November 1785. He was appointed an Ensign in 31st Foot in March 1805, becoming Lieutenant the following year. He served in the Peninsula between February 1808 and February 1813. He commanded the 31st’s Light Company at Talavera 27-28 July 1809, Busaco 27 September 1810, and Albuhera 18 May 1811. His service record also mentions that he was “employed with Colonel Sir John Colbourne for 12 days of particular service within the enemy’s lines.”

At Albuhera the 31st managed to turn the tide against the enemy at the high cost of 155 casualties (approximately 40% of the forces engaged). In March 1813 Simmonds was promoted to Captain. He went on to serve for almost 50 years on full pay, serving with the 61st Foot and retir- ing as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Ceylon Rifle Regiment.

The lot is offered with an original daguerreotype of the recipient in latter years and a folder of research.

70 *Military General Service 1793-1814, 7 clasps, Martinique, Busaco, Albuhera, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Vittoria, Pyrenees (John Clayton, 7th Foot), minor marks, about extremely fine £1,500-1,800

Ex Broadley collection, Sotheby’s, 8 July 1982, lot 52.

Roll confirms but gives last clasp as Toulouse.

JOHN CLAYTON was born in Blackburn circa 1785. He enlisted with the 7th Foot 24 April 1805. He was discharged on 24 February 1814 from a camp at Roquefort. On discharge he was described as aged 29 years, a cotton printer. He received a pension of 1/3d per day due to a compound frac- ture of the thigh from a wound received at Roncesvalles on 25 July 1813.

He died at 1 Smithies Street, Blackburn on 18 January 1848 aged 69, when he was employed as a workman at a local brewery. The cause of his death stated ‘Received a gunshot wound in 1813 July which never healed but lately has been more troublesome’.

Sold with photocopied discharge certificate and other research.

71 *Waterloo 1815 (Serjeant James Back, 3rd Batt. Grenad. Guards.), fitted with unofficial loop and straight bar suspension, very fine £1,200-1,500

Roll confirms: Lt. Colonel Jones’s Company.

JAMES BACK was born near Exeter circa 1780. He enlisted 7 February 1799 Appointed Serjeant 25 October 1803. He served at the Battle and retreat from Corunna 1808-09 and at the action at Bayonne 14 April 1814. He was discharged in December 1818 due to ‘rheumatism contracted during service.’ He died 22 December 1844.

Offered with photocopied research. 72 73 74

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72 *Waterloo 1815 (Joh...Chee……3rd Reg…Foo...), with steel clip and split ring suspension, a well worn example, poor £300-500

Attributed to JOHN CHEETHAM 23rd Foot. Offered with photocopied service details.

‡73 *Army of India 1799-1826, short hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Ava (John Bell, 89th Foot), edge bruised, good very fine £800-1,200

Roll confirms; JOHN BELL came from Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. Part of a family group; see also lots 74 and 79.

‡74 *Army of India 1799-1826, short hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Ava (P. Bell, 89th Foot), contact wear, about very fine £800-1,000

Roll confirms; P. BELL also came from Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. Part of a family group; see also lots 73 and 79.

75 *Army of India 1799-1826, short hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Bhurtpoor (Serjt. Major John Bambrick, 11th Lt. Dragn.), contact wear, about very fine £800-1,000

Roll confirms.

‡76 *Candahar, Ghuznee, Cabul 1842 (engraved in capitals Winsor Ellis. 41st Regt.), with German silver clip and bar suspension, good very fine £600-800

WINSOR ELLIS transferred to the 61st Foot in 1844. He was also entitled to the Punjab Medal, 1 clasp, Goojerat and Indian Mutiny, 1 clasp, Delhi. Sold with photocopied research.

77 *Punniar Star 1843 (Ensign C. Irvine 51st Regt Native Infantry), with original clip suspension, very fine £400-500

Also entitled to Sutlej and Second China War Medal. 81

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78 Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Mooltan, Goojerat (J. Mahoney, 1st Bn. 60th R. Rif), with indelible ink number on reverse, considerable contact wear, fine £200-300

‡79 Crimea 1854-56, no clasp (officially impressed R.H. Bell. 89th Regt.), better than very fine £120-150

Part of a family group; see also lots 73 and 74.

‡80 Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (officially impressed Jesse Hartshorn Grenr. Gds.), contact marks and edge bruising, about very fine £120-150

81 *Crimea Pair awarded to Private George Chapman, 47th Regiment: Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (officially impressed G. Chapman. 47th Regt.), hairlines from cleaning, about extremely fine; Turkish Crimea, British issue, unnamed as issued, very fine (2) £400-500

GEORGE CHAPMAN died of cholera on 28 November 1854. Offered with photocopy from regimental roll.

82 *India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Chas. Isaacs. Ordy. “Contest”), good very fine, with photocopied service papers £200-250

‡83 *India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Perak (engraved in italic capitals. 1690. Pte. A. Harrington. 1/3 Foot), contact marks on obverse, otherwise extremely fine £200-300 85 86

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‡84 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1887-89 (1974 Pte J. Murray 2d Bn. Ches. R.), good very fine £150-200

85 *Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866 (A.B. & T.M. H.J. Booth. H.M.S. Aurora), good very fine and scarce, with photocopied claims document £350-400

86 *Abyssinia 1868 (A. Lockie Lg. S. H.M.S. Spiteful), very fine, with photocopied service papers £200-300

‡87 *Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (Pte. J. Watts, 2 Bn. 23. R.W. Fus: 1873-4), edge bruise, very fine, reverse better £200-250

88 *Zulu War and Long Service Pair awarded to Chief Carpenter’s Mate Richard Deacon, : South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (R. Deacon. Chf. Carptrs. Mate. H.M.S. Shah), Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria, narrow suspension (Richd. Deacon. Chf. Cars. Mte. H.M.S. Rocket), good very fine (2) £300-400 89 90

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‡89 *South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-78 (1105. Pte. M. Twohey, 88th Foot), very fine £350-400

Roll confirms.

90 *South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Bt. Majr. W.F. Blake 2/4th Foot), hairlines, better than very fine £700-900

Roll confirms.

91 *Zulu War and Transkei Pair awarded to Major-General Astley Fellowes Terry, 3rd Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps: South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Major A.F. Terry, 3/60th Foot), Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 1 clasp, Transkei (Major A.F. Terry, 3rd 60th Rifles), light contact marks, about extremely fine and extremely rare £2,000-2,500

Only 16 Cape of Good Hope General Service medals were awarded to Imperial troops, 12 of which went to the 3rd Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps and 8 of these having the Transkei clasp.

ASTLEY FELLOWES TERRY was born in May 1840. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the K.R.R.C. in April 1858; Lieutenant September 1860; Captain December 1867; Major January 1880; Lieutenant-Colonel July 1881; Colonel July 1885. He retired as Honorary Major-General 1 July 1887. Major-General Terry was a Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. He died in December 1926.

Offered with a quantity of photocopied research.

‡92 Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (896 Pte. Geo. Hart. 63rd Regt.), good fine, reverse somewhat better £120-140 93

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93 *Afghanistan Pair awarded to Private Joseph Barker, 72nd Highlanders: Afghanistan 1878-80, 4 clasps, Peiwar Kotal, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (1693 Pte. J. Barker, 72nd Highrs.), 1880 (1693 Private Jos: Barker 72nd Highlanders), very fine, with part copy of regimental roll (2) £700-900

94 *Afghanistan and Waziristan 1901-02 Pair awarded to Colonel Andrew Pennell Williamson, 5th Punjab Cavalry: Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Lt. A.P. Williamson. 11th Ben: N: I), India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1901-2 (Lieut. Col.: A.P. Williamson 5th Pjb Cavy), both with edge bruises, very fine and better (2) £500-600

ANDREW PENNELL WILLIAMSON was born December 1855. He was commissioned as Lieutenant with the 5th Punjab Cavalry in February 1875. During the Second Afghan War he was attached to the 11th Bengal Native Infantry. Captain 1886; Major 1895; Lieut. Col. 1901 and Colonel Commandant February 1904. He retired 30 March 1907.

Offered with photocopied service papers and regimental rolls.

‡95 Egypt 1882-89, reverse 1882, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (C. Baker. Gunr. R.M.A.), about extremely fine and toned £140-160

‡96 Egypt 1882-89, reverse undated, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (F. Fowler. A.B.), obverse marks, good very fine £150-200 98

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97 *Egypt 1882-89, reverse undated, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (H. Ennis, Skd. Shipwt. H.M.S. Condor), good very fine £180-200

122 clasps to the ship. Offered with photocopied service papers.

98 *Egypt Pair awarded to Private John Beardwell, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Egypt 1882-89, reverse undated, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (J. Beardwell, Pte. R.M.L.I.), Khedive’s Star 1884-86, good very fine (2) £500-700

First ex Payne collection. Offered with photocopied service details.

99 *North West Canada 1885, one clasp, Saskatchewan (No. 142 Gunner R. Buckley “B” Battery R.C.A.), clasp loose, edge bruised, very fine, offered with an additional copy clasp £350-450

Roll confirms:`clasp returned to headquarters - address unknown’. 100

100 *Lake Nyassa Pair and Official Duplicate Lake Nyassa Medal, awarded to Sail Maker G. Powell Royal Navy: East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Lake Nyassa 1893 (impressed in Naval style large capitals G. Powell, A.B., H.M.S. Pioneer), British War Medal (136280 G. Powell. SLMR. R.N.) and duplicate issue East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, lake Nyassa 1893 (named in Great War style impressed small capitals 136280 G. Powell. A.B. H.M.S. Pioneer), good very fine and very rare, one of only two duplicate Lake Nyassa medals issued (3) £4,000-5,000

61 Lake Nyassa clasps (of which 3 were returned to the mint) were awarded: 12 to H.M.S. Adventure, 17 to H.M.S. Pioneer and 32 to non-European naval personnel. Two duplicate medals with the clasp were issued, the other being to Carpenter’s Mate W. Maber, also of H.M.S. Pioneer.

101 Queen’s 1896-98, unnamed as issued to Egyptian Army; 1914 Star (35676 Dvr. T. Doyle. R.F.A.); 1939-45, Atlantic, Africa Stars, War Medals (2), first two very fine, others better (7) £80-100

102 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902 (38751 S.Q.M. Sjt: W.P. Allsup. 130th Coy. Imp: Yeo:), good very fine £100-120

Offered with a Warrant creating WILLIAM PERCY ALLSUP a Second Lieutenant in the 1st London Divisional Train, Army Service Corps, , 9 January 1916. Part of a family group; see also lots 139, 177, 193 and 193A.

Ex 103 (illustration reduced)

103 *Boer War, Aro and Great War Group of Six, with Official Duplicate Trio, awarded to Master-at-Arms Robert Manton, Royal Navy: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (impressed in sans serif capitals R. Manton. A.B. H.M.S. Natal), Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Aro 1901-02 (impressed in sans serif capitals 171781 P.O. 2nd Cl. R. Manton. H.M.S. Thrush), 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (171781 R. Manton M.A.A. R.N.), Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1 (171781 Robert Manton. M.A.A. H.M.S. Natal), first two with contact marks, about very fine, others good very fine or better; Duplicate issues: Queen’s South Africa 1899- 1902, no clasp (impressed in serif capitals 171781 R. Manton. A.B. H.M.S. Natal), Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Aro 1901-02 (impressed in serif capitals 171781 R. Manton. P.O. 2. H.M.S. Thrush), Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, George V type 1 (171781 Robert Manton. M.A.A. H.M.S. Natal), extremely fine (9) £1,000-1,500

ROBERT MANTON was aboard H.M.S. Natal in the Firth of on 31 December 1915 when it was sunk by an internal explosion. As a survivor, he presumably claimed duplicates of his three pre-War medals. 104

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104 *A Defence of Mafeking Group of Four awarded to Lieutenant Mark Morland Rushton, 5th South Africa Infantry, Late Bechuanaland Rifles and Cape Police: Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 1 clasp, Bechuanaland (Cpl. M.M. Rushton. C. Pol.), Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Mafeking, Transvaal, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901 (118 Pte. M.M. Rushton. Bec’land Rif.) British War and bilingual Victory Medal (Lt. M.M. Rushton), good very fine (4) £1,200-1,500

Rolls confirm the Cape of Good Hope General Service medal with clasp Bechuanaland, and the Defence of Mafeking clasp. Offered with photo- copied rolls and service papers.

MARK MORLAND RUSHTON was born in Hong Kong in 1872. He served for three years with the Cape Police before joining the Bechuanaland Rifles; he subsequently served with the C-in-C’s bodyguard and the Kaffarian Rifles. After discharge he worked for the Denver Nourse Mines as a Compound Manager. He enlisted into the 5th South African Infantry 5 December 1915 and was invalided out on 30 April 1917.

105 *Boer War and Great War Pair and Official Duplicate Queen’s South Africa Medal awarded to Able Seaman Albert Edward Hutchinson Royal Navy: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, type 1a, with erased dates and wreath pointing to R, 7 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Relief of Kimberley (impressed in sans serif capitals 167800 A.B. A.E. Hutchinson. H.M.S. Monarch), British War Medal (167800 A.E. Hutchinson. A.B. R.N.); and duplicate issue Queen’s South Africa 1899- 1902, 7 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, type 2, with wreath pointing to F (impressed in serif capitals 167800 A.E. Hutchinson. A.B. H.M.S. Monarch), extremely fine (3) £800-1,000

Roll confirms Queen’s South Africa. The original medal was issued with six clasps 21 March 1902 and the Relief of Kimberley clasp sent subse- quently on 9 September 1903, while the duplicate medal was sent to the recipient on 26 March 1911. 39 seven-clasp medals were issued to H.M.S. Monarch, Hutchinson’s being the only one with this combination of clasps. The lot is offered with photocopied service papers. 106

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106 *Relief of Chitral, Sudan and Boer War Group awarded to Private John Burns, Seaforth Highlanders, Four: India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (3568 Pte. J. Burns 2d Bn Seaforth Highlrs.), Queen’s Sudan 1896-98 (1/Sea Hrs), Queen’s South Africa, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg (2: Sea: Highrs:), Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 2 clasps, The Atbara, Khartoum (1st Sea. Highrs.), very fine or slightly better, offered with photocopied regimental rolls (4) £600-800

PRIVATE JOHN BURNS was wounded at Paardeberg 18 February 1900 and was taken prisoner-of-war 4 June 1900 at Swalkrantz.

‡107 India General Service, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (4266 Pte. E. Williams. 1st Bn. Dorset Regt.), contact marks on obverse, good very fine £120-150

‡108 Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 2 clasps, The Atbara, Khartoum (engraved in italic capitals 3295 Pte. G. Martin. 1 Linc. Regt.), edge bruising, very fine £120-150

109 *East and Central Africa and Boer War Trio awarded to Major Robert Cooper, 7th Dragoon Guards: East and Central Africa 1897-99, no clasp (engraved in italics Capt: R. Cooper. 7/Drgn: Gds:), Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Kings South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (both engraved in italics Maj.), first two with edge bruises but generally very fine, offered with photocopies of regimental rolls (3) £700-900

MAJOR ROBERT COOPER was born in May 1862. He was commissioned a Lieutenant in the 7th Dragoon Guards August 1886 and was promoted Captain in April 1895. In January 1898 he was sent to the Ugandan Protectorate and was attached, along with Lieutenant Gage also from his regiment, to the Uganda Rifles. He was promoted Major in July 1899 and during the Boer War he served on the staff and was later Special Services Officer, Rhodesian Field Force and Staff Officer to Officer in Charge of the South Western District and employed with remounts. He retired on 11 July 1903. 112

‡110 Queen’s South Africa, no clasp (T.L. Eden, Sto. [2]nd Class H.M.S. Barossa) ‘2’ of ‘2nd’ crudely erased, otherwise good very fine £120-150

Roll confirms.

‡111 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Talana (Pte. S.J. Brown. Dundee T.G.), about extremely fine £150-200

112 *Defence of Kimberley Trio awarded to Private H. Kirton, Cape Police: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State, King’s South Africa, 1901-02, 2 clasps (290 Pte. H. Kirton. C.P. Dist. 1), Mayor of Kimberley’s Star 1900, hallmark ‘a’ (reverse engraved Tpr. H. Kirton A. Squad. C.P.1), good very fine or better, with photocopied confirmation (3) £300-400

‡113 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein (3506 Serjt. H.G.A. Bladwell. R.H.A.), edge bruise, good very fine £120-150

114 Boer War Pair: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Johannesburg, King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (78519 Dvr: G. Marshall. R.F.A.), cleaned, very fine; and Queen Victoria’s tin (3) £120-150

115 (illustration reduced) 115 *Boer War, Blue Nile Revolt and Great War Group of Seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 Horace Thomas Partridge, Royal Dublin Fusiliers: Queen’s South Africa, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State Transvaal (Dmr. H.T. Partridge, Rl. Dublin Fus.), Kings South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (Corpl.), 1914 Star with clasp (C. S. Mjr.), British War and Victory Medals (W.O. Cl. 2), Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George V (C.Q.M. Sjt.), Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, no clasp (engraved in capitals Sgt.), mounted for wearing, very fine or better (7) £600-800

HORACE THOMAS PARTRIDGE attested in October 1896 aged 14. He served in South Africa from 1900-1902. He took part in the Suppression of the Blue Nile Province Rebellion in May 1908 where the 1st Battalion formed part of the British Camel Company, and he was one of 51 members of the regiment to receive the Khedive’s Sudan Medal for the campaign.. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 26 July 1917 and was discharged 17 March 1919.

Offered with photocopied service papers and regimental roll for the Blue Nile campaign.

116 Boer War and Great War Group of Five awarded to Sapper T. Holder, : Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, British War and Victory Medals, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, George V, type 1 (2594 Spr. T. Holder R.E. ), very fine or better (5) £150-200

‡117 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (Pte. E. Ayrey. 32nd Coy. Imp. Yeo.); another, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4579 Pte. F.C. Carter. A.O.C.), good very fine (2) £150-200

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118 *Boer War and Pair awarded to Private F. Greenaway, Seaforth Highlanders: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (8215 Pte F. Greenaway. Sea: Highrs), Africa General Service 1902-56, 2 clasps, Somaliland 1902-04, Jidballi (8215 Pte. F. Greenaway. Seafth: Hdrs), contact marks, very fine (2) £400-500

One officer and 17 men from the Seaforth Highlanders served in Somaliland, attached to the 1st Mounted Corps, No. 3 Company. All but one received the Jidballi clasp in addition to the Somaliland 1902-04 clasp.

Offered with photocopied regimental rolls.

119 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill (6899 Pte. T. Hamblett, 2nd Royal Fus:), very fine £180-220

120 Boer War and Great War Group of Five awarded to Warrant Officer 1st Class C. Ford, Royal Army Medical Corps: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (10340 L. Cpl. C. Ford. R.A.M.C.), King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (Corpl.), 1914-15 Star (30579 S. Mjr. C.E. Ford. R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals (W.O. Cl.1), mounted for wearing, very fine; offered with related ribands, badges (10), button, Borough of Southwark bronze Coronation medal 1911 and a brass imitation guinea (lot) £250-280 ‡121 China 1900, no clasp (engraved in running script 48336 Staff Sergt. Farrier A.K. Dickie. 60th By. R.F.A.), extremely fine £120-150

122 Third China and Great War Group, awarded to Private Frank Jones, Welsh Regiment, late Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Four: China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin (4264 Pte. F. Jones. 2nd Rl: Welsh Fus.), 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (17271 Pte. F. Jones. Welsh R.), very fine (4) £400-450

Regimental roll confirms China medal with Relief of Pekin clasp. He embarked for France 2 December 1915 and was discharged 20 February 1917.

Offered with photocopied roll and MIC card.

123 Great War Casualty Trio, awarded to Boy 1st Class Harold Wood, H.M.S. Canada: 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (J. 35433 Harold Wood. Boy. 1. R.N.), extremely fine (3) £100-150

HAROLD WOOD died 10 February 1916, aged 16. He was buried at St. Michael’s Church, Flixton.

124 1914 Star and Clasp and Victory Medal Pair (5296 Sjt. G. Garlick. R. War. R.); 1914-15 Star trios (4- Z-2910 Pte. A.R. Bolitho. Rif. Brig: / 11299 Cpl. B.E. Card. C. Gds. / 1069 Pte. H.W. Miller1 / Bn. A.I.F. / T4-057657 Dvr. W. Scott. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Pairs (7- Pte. W.G. Atkinson. 5-Lond. R. / 148032. 2 A.M. S. Bradford. R.A.F. / DM2-207350 Pte. A.F. Finch. A.S.C. / 21642 Pte. C. G. Holmes. The Queen’s R. / 13250. 2. A.M. E.A.L. Kern. R.F.C. / 169338 Dvr. A. Tweat. R.A. / L.Z. 5946 W.A. Williams. Sig. R.N.); British War and Mercantile Marine War Medal Pair (Arthur B. Williams); British War Medals (2-32582 Pte. A. Diggle. N. Staff. R. / 28328 Pte. J.H. Pearson. Shrops. L.I.); Victory Medal and Defence Medal Pair (1330 Cpl. G. Walker. Seaforth.); Victory Medal (S-10701 A. Cpl. J. Beck. Gordons.), War Badge (71960), and Princess Mary’s tin, many very fine or better (32) £350-400

‡125 Great War Group awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 George Antoney, East Regiment, Five: British War and Victory Medals (200003 W.O. Cl. 2 G. Antoney. E. Surr. R.), Territorial Force War Medal (T-27 Sjt. G. Antoney. E. Surr: R), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Victoria (4817 S: Drumr. G. Antoney: E. Surr: R.), Meritorious Service Medal, George V, erased (5) £200-250

Ex Matthew E. Taylor collection. Meritorious Service Medal: London Gazette: 22 September 1919 (Mesopotamia), Long Service and Good Conduct Medal recommended 1 April 1899. (With copied research.)

126 Great War Prisoner-of-War Trio awarded to Rifleman Henry Edward Bishop, 1st Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps: 1914- 15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (5-4146 Pte. E.H. Bishop. K.R. Rif. C.), good very fine (3) £120-150

HENRY EDWARD BISHOP was mobilized as a reservist at the outbreak of war. In September 1915 he was admitted to Princess Christian’s Military Hospital, Englefield Green, Surrey. He was taken prisoner at Nieuport les Bains on 17 July 1917 and interned in Limburg camp until the end of the war.

Offered with the following original documents: Army form B104-31 confirming his admittance to Princess Christian’s Military Hospital; letter from the British Red Cross and Order of St. John notifying his wife that he is missing, presumed prisoner-of-war; Army form B104-83A informing his wife that he is a prisoner-of-war; George V’s letter to returned prisoners-of-war; character certificate; discharge certificate; and photograph.

Part of a family group; see also lot 140.

‡127 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medal Trio (7597 Pte. W. Prentice. R. S. Fus.), extremely fine, with original boxes and envelopes of issue, forwarding letter for riband, ‘dog tag’, two Field Service postcards dated 10 and 11 November 1918 and a copy of his MIC (3) £60-80

‡128 1914-15 Star, British War and bilingual Victory Medal Trio (Rfm. C.S. Hunter, 3rd S.A.M.R.), first very fine, others better, with a pair of related collar tabs and a cap badge (lot) £70-90

129 Great War and Second World War Group of Seven awarded to J. Abrahams, South African Forces: 1914-15 Star (Pte. J. Abrahams 7th Infantry), British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Dvr. J. Abrahams. S.A.S.C.), 1939-45 and Africa Stars, War Medal, (213376 J. Abrahams), first three mounted for wearing, very fine, with related riband bars; together with a War Medal and Africa Service Medal pair (585627 B.S. Abrahams), extremely fine, with related riband bar; and South African Christmas 1940 tin, fair (10) £80-100 130 Mercantile Marine Casualty Group of Four awarded to Assistant Paymaster Archibald Veall, Royal Naval Reserve: 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (Asst. Payr. A Veall. R.N.R.), Mercantile Marine War Medal (Archibald Veall), extremely fine (4) £200-250

ARCHIBALD VEALL was killed on 19 September 1918 when S.S. Barrister was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine west of Chicken Rock off the . 30 men were killed; the captain was among the survivors. Archibald Veall is commemorated on the Tower Hill memorial.

Offered with photocopies of the enquiry over the sinking of the Barrister and other photocopied documentation, including his obituary in the Wallasey News.

‡131 Mercantile Marine War Medal (D.O’B. Hoare), good extremely fine £80-120

DONOVAN O’BRYEN HOARE, was from Patea, New Zealand. On 19 November 1917, he was killed, along with 55 other crew members and cadets, when the SS Aparima was torpedoed by a German submarine. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial.

‡132 Great War, Iraq and Territorial Group of Four awarded to Corporal Thomas H. Preston, Calcutta Scottish, late Indian Army Reserve of Officers: British War and Victory Medals, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (Lieut. T. Preston. I.A.R.O.); Efficiency Medal, George VI, with India clasp (Cpl. T.H. Preston. Cal. Sco. A.F.I.), very fine (4) £200-220

‡133 British War Medal (634 Trooper H.G. Sale. 4 Bombay. L. Horse I.D.F.); Imperial Service Medal, George V type 3 (Angus Sherwood.); Silver Jubilee 1935 (engraved in caps 2204059. Sapper P. Lomax. Royal Engineers); Visit of Edward Prince of Wales to Bombay 1921, bronze oval medal (Puddester 921.3), good very fine; and an unofficial uniface Rao Bahadur badge in bronze, very fine or better (5) £140-160

I.S.M.: London Gazette: 27 December 1935 (Machinist, Moncton, New Brunswick.)

‡134 Great War and Territorial Force Efficiency Trio awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 Francis John Connolly, 5th Battalion King’s Own Scottish Borderers: British War and Victory Medals (2012 W.O. Cl. 2 F. J. Connolly. K.O. Sco. Bord.), Territorial Force Efficiency, Edward VII (2012 Sjt: F.J. Connolly 5 K.O.S.B.), last better than very fine, others extremely fine, with photocopied serv- ice papers (3) £120-150

135 Shanghai Emergency Trio awarded to J. Omand: British War Medal (renamed S/25497 Pte. J. Omand 4th Bn Gordon Hldrs), Shanghai Municipal Council Emergency Medal 1937, unnamed as issued, Defence Medal (engraved SP/Con. J. Omand. Kincardine Police), mounted for wearing, very fine (3) £120-150

136 General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Kurdistan (50394 Pte. J. Combe H.L.I.), good very fine £300-400

PRIVATE JOHN COMBE was the only member of the Highland Light Infantry to receive the General Service Medal with the clasp Kurdistan. He was attached to the 1/5th Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment. Offered with photocopy of roll.

137 Palestine and Second World War Group of Four awarded to Group Captain Gerald Peter O’Connell, R.A.F. Medical Branch: General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches (W/C. G.P. O’Connell. R.A.F.), Defence Medal, War Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches, Coronation 1953, mounted for wearing, about very fine, with related minia- tures (8) £350-400

Mentions in Despatches: London Gazette: 23 July 1937 (“…In recognition of distinguished services rendered in connection with the operations in Palestine during the period April/October, 1936”) and 1 January 1943.

138 Palestine and Second World War Group of Four awarded to Wing Commander Hugh Bannerman, R.A.F. Medical Branch: General Service Medal, 1 clasp, Palestine (F/L. H. Bannerman. R.A.F.), 1939-45 Star, Defence and War Medals, mounted for wear- ing, very fine or better, with related miniatures, R.A.F. medical department badges (2), epaulette and a R.A.F. button (8) £250-300 139 *Second World War Casualty Trio awarded to Pilot Officer Charles James Allsup, 220 Squadron, R.A.F.: 1939-45 and Atlantic Stars, War Medal, as issued, in Air Ministry forwarding box with condolence slip (3) £400-600

CHARLES JAMES ALLSUP was killed on 1 August when his aircraft hit a high tension cable while coming into to land at R.A.F. Thornaby on returning from an anti-shipping mission in the North Sea. He was buried at All Saints Church, Sanderstead, Surrey.

Offered with: original Memorial Scroll in envelope of issue; Canadian Memorial Card; Commission scroll as Temporary Pilot Officer, 27 January 1939; three original photographs of the recipient and two photocopied pages from the Squadron Operational Records Book.

Part of a family group, see lots 102, 177, 193 and 193A.

140 *Second World War Naval Casualty Trio awarded to Stoker 1st Class Edward Arthur Bishop, Royal Navy who was killed aboard the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Glorious, 8 June 1940: 1939-45, Atlantic Stars, War Medal, good very fine (3) £300-400

On 8 June 1940 Glorious, escorted by the destroyers Acastra and Ardent was surprised off Narvik by a German force consisting of the battle- ships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau as well as other warships. The three ships were sunk in a very short time. Edward Arthur Bishop is commem- orated on the Chatham Memorial.

Offered with the following original documents: Memorial Scroll; Admiralty forwarding slip; telegram dated 11 June 1940 to his mother announc- ing he is missing in action; three letters from R.M. Barracks Chatham, 1st July 1940-20 October 1941 concerning his fate; birth certificate; two certificates from the Inspector of Seamen’s Wills; a hand written letter by Bishop to his mother while serving aboard H.M.S. Glorious and three photographs including one of the recipient in uniform.

Part of a family group, see lot 126.

‡141 Second World War Group of Six awarded to Trooper Ivan Verdon Henley, South African Engineer Corps, late South African Tank Corps: 1939-45, Africa, Italy Stars, Defence and War Medals, Africa Service Medal (214708 I. V. Henley), very fine, with S.A.E.C. cap badge and with a quantity of photocopied research (6) £70-90

142 Second World War and South East Asia Group of Four awarded to Lance Corporal E. Townley, Royal Engineers: 1939-45, France and Germany Stars, War Medal, all unnamed as issued, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, South East Asia 1945-46 (14321248 L Cpl W. Townley RE), all late issues (post 1980), in boxes of issue, virtually mint state, with forwarding letter from Droitwich concerning the issue of the Second World War medals; together with General Service Medal, 1 clasp, South East Asia 1945-46 (5059285 C/Sjt. T. Smith R. Lincolns.), extremely fine, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Elizabeth II type 2 (23921215 S Sgt J M Bridgman REME), and Efficiency Medal, issue, George VI type 1 (1983047 Spr. I. Williams. R.E), both good very fine (7) £150-200

143 Second World War and Palestine Trio: Defence and War medal, unnamed as issued, General Service Medal, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945- 48 (14672038 CFN H V Cooper REME), mounted for wearing, good very fine (3) £50-70 144

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144 *Post War and Second World War Group of Seven awarded to Lambert S. Reeson. Chief Technician, R.A.F.: British Empire Medal, Military Divison, Elizabeth II (508535 CH. Tec. Lambert S. Reeson, R.A.F.), 1939-45, Italy Stars, Defence and War Medals, Coronation 1953, all unnamed as issued, Long Service and Good Conduct, George VI type 1 (5084535 Sgt L S. Reeson. R.A.F), mounted for wearing, very fine (7) £300-400

145 General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, Elizabeth II type 2 (L1905448 Act. Sgt. W.P.K. Noonan R.A.F.); Campaign Service Medals (2), both 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24503667 Pte P E Matthews LI / W0815174 L Cpl S A Laurence RLC), with related miniature, good very fine or better (4) £100-120

146 General Service Medal 1918-62, 2 clasps, Near East, Cyprus (23220705 Pte. K. Thomas. Para.), in box of issue with forwarding slip, good extremely fine £200-250

147 Brunei and Borneo Pair; General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Brunei, Campaign Service Medal 1962, 1 clasp, Borneo (23887579 Rfn. A. Palmer. 1 Green Jackets.), mounted for wearing, very fine or better (2) £200-250

148 *Malay Peninsula and Falklands Trio awarded to Radio Signalman Richard Fairweather, Royal Navy: Campaign Service Medal 1962, 1 clasp, Malay Peninsula (072704 R: Fairweather. R.O. 3. R.N.), 1982, with rosette (RS R Fairweather D072704T NP 1870), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, Elizabeth II (RS R. Fairweather D072704T HMS Rooke), mounted for wearing, good very fine, with photocopied Certificate of Service (3) £500-600 149 Miscellaneous Medals: Afghanistan 1878-80, disc only, having had the suspension removed (7322 Gunr. J. Adams. A/4th Bde. R.A.), very fine; other defective medals (4), comprising British War Medals (3), and a General Service Medal 1918-62 disc; Second World War Group, awarded to 5621901 A.M.P. Burridge, Queen’s Royal Regiment, six, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Italy, France and Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals, mounted for wearing, with Soldier’s Release book and photograph of recip- ient, Second World War Naval Group, Six: 1939-45, Atlantic, Africa, Burma, Italy, France and Germany Stars, War Medal, Naval Accounts box of issue to Mr T Ramft, extremely fine; Second World War and I.S.M. Trio, Defence and War Medals, Imperial Service Medal, Elizabeth II type 2 (Thomas William Henry Holder), good very fine or better; other Second World War Stars and Medals (6), Imperial Service Medal, Elizabeth II type 2 (Harry Ridley); Dress Miniatures (14), including a George V D.S.O., Q.S.A, Great War Trio and Delhi Durbar group of Six; together with miscellaneous mainly East German medals and badges (24), many very fine (64) £200-250

LONG SERVICE AND OTHER MEDALS

‡150 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Victoria (impressed 69. Pte. J.W. Clarke. 63rd Foot), about very fine £100-120

‡151 Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Victoria (impressed 1007 Serjt: Inst: of Mskty: G. Blackwell. Rl: Fus:), good very fine £120-150

‡152 Volunteer Officer’s Decoration, Victoria, VR issue, (reverse hallmarked 1897 and engraved 1st V.B. The King’s (Liverpool Regt.) Major H.W. Stokes May 1898), very fine £100-120

‡153 Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Victoria (engraved in running script No. 6624 Private C.P. Robertson. 1st V.B. R.H. 1896), very fine £50-70

‡154 Indian Volunteer Trio awarded to Quartermaster Sergeant E.A. Smith, Calcutta Light Horse: Delhi Durbar 1911, Coronation 1902 in bronze, both unnamed as issued, Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct, George V (Qr Mr Serjt E.A. Smith C. Lt. Horse), mounted for wearing, very fine or better, with related miniatures (6) £150-180

‡155 Colonial Police Long Service Medal, George VI type 2 (2544 Const. Othman Bin Ariff. Fed. Malaya Police), naming officially corrected; another, George VI type 1, unnamed; Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (D. 2785 G. Rattray, Sean. 1 Cl. R.N.R.); British War Medal (12031 Pte. E. Ralph. C. Gds.); General Sevice Medal 1918-62, Elizabeth II type 2, 1 clasp, Malaya (renamed H.G. Ismail B. Omar. Malaya H.G.), Coronation 1911, Silver Jubilee 1935, 1939-45 Star, all unnamed, good very fine or better (8) £140-160

‡156 Jubilee Medal 1897, in silver, unnamed as issued, good very fine £100-120

157 *Conway Training Ship, The King’s Medal, Edward VII issue, in 18 carat gold, reverse inscription reads MERCANTILE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION LIVERPOOL SCHOOL FRIGATE H.M.S. “CONWAY” (James Waddell Trees), extremely fine, in case of issue £1,400-1,600

‡158 Delhi Durbar 1911 (engraved in capitals 1667 Rifn: Bala Butola 1/39 G.), very fine £70-100 159

‡159 *Women’s Social and Political Union Silver Medal for Valour, obverse engraved Hunger Strike, reverse engraved Anna Smith, with one clasp engraved May 21st 1914, extremely fine; in case of issue, interior of silk-lined cover with gold-blocked inscription: PRE- SENTED TO ANNA SMITH BY THE WOMEN’S SOCIAL AND POLITICAL UNION IN RECOGNITION OF GALLANT ACTION WHEREBY THROUGH ENDURANCE TO THE LAST EXTREMES OF HUNGER AND HARDSHIP A GREAT PRINCIPLE OF POLITICAL JUSTICE WAS VINDICATED £2,000-3,000

The date on Anna Smith's Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) Medal, '21st May 1914’, pinpoints the occasion of the act for which she was arrested, imprisoned and went on hunger strike. Not unusually there is no specific mention of Anna in the main accounts of that day and the court appearances that followed (for example, in 'Votes for Women'. 'The Suffragette', 'The Times'). In common with most other women who participated in acts of civil disobedience at this time, she remains anonymous, except for her medal. Publicity was inevitably centred on the major players, such as Mrs. Pankhurst, Sylvia Pankhurst, Annie Kenney etc. Reporting the names of participants was difficult because of the number of women involved and the fact that many Suffragettes refused to give names and address when arrested and tried. Indeed, they often gave false details.

Nonetheless, the events of 21 May 1914 itself are well documented and constitute a famous incident in Suffragette history. They followed an eventful couple of months which had seen escalating damage to churches, mansions, grandstands, golf links, paintings in art galleries and to other public mon- uments and installations. Much police activity followed, aimed at arresting the culprits and preventing further civil disobedience and criminal damage.

On 21 May, the WSPU organised a deputation to Buckingham Palace with the intention of presenting the King with a number of grievances, espe- cially the lack of progress in its campaign to enfranchise women. About 200 women participated, led by a very weak Mrs. Pankhurst, who had only recently been released from prison after being on hunger strike. As the planned deputation had been well advertised in advance, the author- ities were prepared and had drafted about 1,500 Constables into the neighbourhood and put a cordon put around the entrances to the Palace. At the top of Constitution Hill there was a force of Mounted and Foot Police, with Mounted Police at the top of the Mall and opposite Wellington Barracks. There was also a large crowd of spectators, many, though by no means all, ill-disposed to the Suffragettes.

As the vanguard of the Deputation approached Constitution Hill, scuffles broke out and several women were pushed to the floor and, apparent- ly, one policeman felled by a club, which some of the women carried as protection. Soon the violence escalated and it was reported by the women and some onlookers (who became more sympathetic to the WSPU as events unfolded) that Police brutality had exceeded that experienced in Parliament Square of the infamous 'Black Friday', on 18 November 1910. Accounts said that the Police had struck the women, sometimes using batons, and had thrown them around 'like hockey balls'; others were 'ridden down'. Eventually the demonstration was broken up even before it reached Buckingham Palace and this resulted in 68 arrests (including two men). Mrs. Pankhurst was taken back to Holloway. Those arrested reported further violence at the Police Station with the 'plain clothes Police being the most brutal'.

Next day, the women appeared at Bow Street, still refusing the give their names and addresses and, according to 'The Times', behaving in a dis- orderly manner. Before proceedings started, someone engaged for the purpose played 'The Marseillaise' on a cornet outside the court and had to be found and removed. Inside the court there were scuffles as the women were dragged into the dock. A bag of flour and an egg were thrown and a boot was aimed directly at the Magistrate (who caught it). This and the disorder in the public gallery, led to Sir John Dickinson clearing the court before proceedings could continue. Most of the women refused to be bound over or to pay fines, hence they were sent to Holloway prison, where most went on hunger strike only to be released after a short period of time due to their weakened condition.

Following the events of 21 May, further significant acts of damage took place with the WSPU arguing that the King had acted unconstitutionally by not receiving the delegation. Such acts included the harming of pictures in the National Gallery and Royal Academy, also of a mummy case in the British Museum in London as well of other targets throughout the country. But such activities did not have long to run as, with the advent of war in August 1914, most former woman activists became focused on more patriotic acts.

We are most grateful to Diana Birch for her generous assistance in the cataloguing of this lot. 160

161 162 164

160 *A Pair of Royal Chaplain’s Badges, awarded to Canon Roland Grant, Rector of Sandringham, comprising George VI and Elizabeth II issues, both in silver-gilt and enamels, each in Elkington and Co. case of issue, extremely fine (2) £600-800

MINIATURE MEDALS AND BADGES

161 *Dress Miniature: Waterloo 1815, with broad straight bar suspension, 21.2mm, extremely fine £250-350

Attributed to Ensign Eaton Monins, 52nd Foot and sold with his full-sized (Bonham’s, 7 October 2009, lot 10).

162 *Dress Miniature: Waterloo 1815, with engraved inscriptions and clip and ring suspension, 17.8mm, very fine £100-150

163 Dress Miniatures: , George V, in silvered 18-carat gold, 26mm, with gold retaining pin suspension, in Wilson and Gill fitted case, good very fine; Distinguished Service Order, Elizabeth II, in silver-gilt and enamels, 19.5mm; miniature mount- ed on riband bar, 9mm; silvered ‘dog tag’, Great War Period (2nd Lt J. E. Weatherly Royal Berks Regt Wes.); 17th Hussar badge, 19th century, in white bone, with crowned garter bearing the inscription PENINSULA WATERLOO XVII HUSSARS, 39 x 30mm; silver locket, 18th or 19th century, with print of Charles I, 19 x 17mm generally very fine (6) £300-400

164 *Sweetheart’s Brooch: Coldstream Guards, by Frazer & Haws, Great War Period, in silver-gilt, with gold and enamelled centre, the rays of the star set with diamonds, central cross chipped, very fine, cased £300-400 166 167

BRITISH ORDERS

‡165 , Military Division, Companion’s neck badge, by Garrard & Co., in silver-gilt and enamels, in case of issue, extreme- ly fine £400-450

166 *Order of the Bath, Civil Division, breast star, probably mid 19th century, reverse engraved in italics ’Andrews St. Petersburg’ over earlier erased marks, in silver, with gold and enamelled centre, 72.5mm, several scratches on reverse, very fine £1,000-1,500

‡167 *Order of the Bath, Civil Division, Companion’s breast badge, by Garrard & Co., hallmark indistinct but apparently 1865, in gold, in case of issue, with handwritten label on reverse ‘This is the Insignia of the Companion of the Bath given to Edward Walter Bonham,’ extremely fine £400-500

‡168 Order of St Michael and St George, Companion’s neck badge, by Garrard & Co., in silver-gilt and enamel, in case of issue, extremely fine £350-400 169 (illustration reduced)

‡169 *, Grand Cross set of insignia, no. 593, by Collingwood Ltd., comprising badge, in silver-gilt and enamels and breast star, in silver, with gilt and enamelled centre, in case of issue, centre of star chipped, good very fine, with sash (2) £1,200-1,500

‡170 Royal Victorian Order, Fourth Class breast badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, reverse numbered 987, good very fine £250-300

‡171 Knight’s Bachelor’s Badge, Type 2, hallmarked 1936, in silver-gilt and red enamel, reverse engraved R. McDougall. Cheadle Hulme, in case of issue, extremely fine £300-350

172 Two bookplates depicting Orders, circa 1900, colour illustrations of 44 pieces of insignia, framed and glazed £40-60 173

174

LIFESAVING MEDALS

173 *Sea Gallantry Medal for Foreign Services, in gold, large size, Victoria, individually die-struck reverse legend reads: FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO CAPTAIN DRESCHER OF THE DANISH BARQUE CAROLINE & AMALIA FOR SAVING THE CREW OF THE BRITISH BRIG ROWLAND HILL 1844, in black leather case of issue, lid inscribed in gilt letters FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO CAPTAIN DRESCHER OF THE BARQUE CAROLINE AND AMALIA, obverse brooch-mounted for wearing and with additional safety chain below bust, edge bruising, very fine and excessively rare £4,000-6,000

Offered with information from a Danish newspaper giving details of the rescue.

174 *Antigua Life Saving Medal, 1846, engraved Henry Corfield Boatswain, obv., a view of the hill fortress of Antigua, rev., die-struck legend PRESENTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ANTIGUA TO [HENRY CORFIELD BOATSWAIN] ONE OF FIVE FROM A BOATS CREW FROM THE SHIP LYDIA OF LIVERPOOL WHO BY THEIR INTREPID COURAGE & AT THE RISK OF THEIR OWN LIVES SUCCEEDED IN RESCUING FROM DEATH THREE NATIVE SEAMEN WHOSE BOAT HAD BEEN UPSET & SUNK IN A VIOLENT GALE OF WIND OFF THE HARBOUR OF ST JOHN 12TH SEPR 1846, 51mm, with unofficial suspension, a few light scuffs and bruis- es, good very fine and very rare £1,400-1,600

For a similar medal awarded to Charles Cole, see Morton and Eden auction, American Numismatic Society Part 2, 26 October 2006, lot 1038. Ex 175

175 *A Sea Gallantry Medal Group of Four awarded to Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 George Rhodes, 9th Battalion Royal Warwick Regiment: Sea Gallantry Medal, George V, in silver (George Rhodes. H.M.T. “Caronia”), 1914-15 Star (3907, Sgt. G. Rhodes, R. War. R.), British War and Victory Medals (A-W.O. Cl. 2), first in case of issue, about extremely fine; and a cap badge (lot) £1,000-1,200

Regimental Order 1019 of 1917, 9th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

“His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief is pleased to place on record his appreciation of the gallant conduct of the undermentioned Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and men who volunteered to assist in quelling a fire which broke out in the coal bunkers of one of His Majesty’s Transports when at sea.

The ship’s engineering staff were unable to overcome the fire, which had been gaining headway for some days. The gas fumes form the burn- ing bunkers caused frequent and terrific explosions and the heat in the bunkers was tremendous. 25 per cent of the volunteers who were sent down were severely burned, gassed or injured. Notwithstanding these hazards the fire was overcome. The Commander-in-Chief considers that the gallantry displayed by both Officers and men was of the highest orders and reflects the greatest credit on themselves and their .”

The following information is taken from Stanistreet, Allan, Brave Railwaymen:

GEORGE RHODES was born in Dudley, Worcestershire on 15 December 1886 one of 12 children. On leaving school after working as a moulder and a builder he joined the London and North Western Railway and during this time he assisted in loading the anchor of the ill-fated Titanic at Dudley Port.

Prior to the outbreak of the Great War George Rhodes served in the local militia and when war broke out, he and four of his brothers volun- teered for service in the forces. This was a record for any Dudley family and all the more remarkable since all five were to return. On 13 August 1914 he joined the 9th Battalion of the Royal Warwick Regiment. By 1916 the Battalion was engaged in the Mesopotamia campaign and he was stationed in Baghdad.

In May 1917, Acting Company Sergeant-Major Rhodes was at sea aboard H.M. Troopship Caronia, which was travelling from to Tunghi Bay when a series of fires occurred in the bunkers. After several days the crew had to call for assistance from the troops aboard. A number vol- unteered to go into the bunkers and they gave valuable help in extinguishing the flames. One officer and 18 N.C.O.s and other ranks, as well as twelve crew members were all awarded the Sea Gallantry Medal for the incident.

After demobilisation George Rhodes returned to the L&NWR and on the 11 December 1919 he received his medal from the hands of the King at Buckingham Palace. He was again in the news in February 1941, when he rescued a friend, Harold Foster, from a canal at Tipton Staffordshire. He died in 1972 aged 83.

As far as can be ascertained George Rhodes is the only railwayman to have received the Sea Gallantry Medal since its inception in 1855. Ex 176

GALLANTRY AWARDS

176 *Boer War Distinguished Conduct Medal and Meritorious Service Medal Group of Eight awarded to Squadron Serjeant Major G.W. Mortiboy, 18th Hussars, attached Bethune’s Mounted Infantry: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Edward VII (Serjt-Maj: G.W. Mortiboy. Bethune’s M.I.), Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (engraved in italic capitals 2734 Sq. Sjt. M.W. Mortiboy. 18th Hussars), King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (impressed S, Sjt. Maj. 18th Hussars), Coronation 1902 in bronze, unnamed as issued, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Edward VII (Sq. Sjt. Maj), Defence Medal, Coronation 1937, both unnamed as issued, Army Meritorious Service Medal, George VI type 1 (Sq. S. Mjr. D.C.M.), first five mounted for wearing, last three mounted on separate bar, very fine or better (8) £2,500-3000

D.C.M.: London Gazette: 31 October 1902. Mentioned in Sir Redvers Buller’s Despatches: London Gazette: 30 March 1900. Mentioned in Lord Kitchener’s Despatches: London Gazette; 8 April 1902. Meritorious Service Medal: AO 113/1939. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal: AO April 1903.

The lot is offered with 3 original photographs of the recipient; a silver three piece presentation tea set and electroplate salver, by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield, 1910 and another electroplate salver by the same maker, one piece engraved PRESENTED TO SSM GW MORTIBOY BY HIS COMRADES IN THE CITY OF LONDON YEO (ROUGH RIDERS) ON HIS RETIREMENT 1ST MAY 1911 and another similarly inscribed but present- ed by Members of the Permanent Staff; and his Bible, with handwritten details of his military service on the flyleaf.

Offered with photocopied research. 177

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180 177 *Great War Distinguished Service Order Group of Five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Saunders Allsup, Royal Artillery: Distinguished Service Order, George V, India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1908 (Lt. E. S. Allsup. R.A. No. 31. M.B.), 1914 Star and clasp (Capt. E. S. Allsup. R. A.), British War Medal, Victory Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches (Lt. Col. E.S. Allsup), mounted for wearing, extremely fine, with related miniatures (10) £1,800-2,200

Distinguished Service Order: London Gazette: 1 January 1917; Mentioned in Despatches: London Gazette: 8 October 1914 and 13 November 1916.

The lot is offered with commission as Second Lieutenant, 3 August 1900, letter of appointment to Native Mountain Battery, 14 April 1902, Distinguished Service Order warrant and related statutes, Mention in Despatches certificates, three copy photographs and photocopy of London Gazette entry.

Part of a family group, see lots 102, 139, 193 and 193A.

178 *Great War Military Cross Trio awarded to 2nd Lieutenant Harry Gustavus Fairall, 1/4 Leicestershire Regiment: Military Cross, George V (reverse engraved Awarded by his Majesty King George V. Sept. 28th 1918 2nd Lieut. Harry Gustavus Fairall 1/4th Batt. Leics. Reg. Territorial Force), British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. H.G. Fairall), first in case of issue, good very fine (3) £800-1,000

Military Cross: London Gazette: 30 July 1919: “On the morning of September 28th 1918, during the operations round Pike Copse outpost of the Hindenburg Line, near Pontruet, he was sent with his platoon to reinforce the company on the right whose flank was in danger of being turned. In spite of the darkness and confusion, he threw back a defen- sive flank and succeeded in driving off two enemy attacks which were threatening the rear of our position. He showed great coolness and initiative.”

HARRY GUSTAVUS FAIRALL died on 5 November 1918 and was buried at Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester. Offered with further photocopied research.

‡179 Military Cross, George V, unnamed as issued, in (damaged) case of issue, good very fine £350-400

180 *Great War Distinguished Conduct Medal Group of Five awarded to Serjeant Arthur F. Laffling, Royal West Kent Regiment: Distinguished Conduct Medal, George V (5084 Cpl-L. Sjt: A.F. Laffling. 1/R. W. Kent R.), 1914-15 Star (G-5084 Pte. A.F. Laffling R.W. Kent R.), British War and Victory Medals (GS-5084 Sjt.), Long Service in the Special Constabulary, George VI type 1 (Arthur F. Laffling), good very fine or better, with related riband bar (lot) £1,000-1,200

London Gazette: 3 June 1918: “…For distinguished services in connection with Military Operations with the British Forces in Italy.”

181 *Distinguished Conduct Medal, George V (1890 Pte. D. Bell. 2/R. Hdrs.), good very fine, with original copy of citation £700-900

London Gazette: 11 March 1916: “For conspicuous gallantry. When shell fire had buried five guns, L/Cpl. Blyth and Ptes. Bell and Mc.Leod dug them out and continued to serve the one gun, remaining uninjured. Later they dug out the guns of another unit and served them until they were destroyed by shell fire. Private Mc.Leod was wounded.”

‡182 Distinguished Conduct Medal, George V, type 1, unnamed as issued to foreign recipients, extremely fine £250-300

183 Great War Military Medal Group of Five awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 R Mann 1/7th Battalion Middlesex Regiment: Military Medal, George V (167 C.S. Mjr: R. Mann. 1/7 Middx: R.-T.F.), 1914-15 Star (167 C.S. Mjr. R. Mann. Middx. R.), British War and Victory Medals (W.O. Cl. 2), Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, George V (200007 C.S. Mjr. R. Mann. M.M. 7/Middx R), very fine, with photocopied documents (5) £400-500

Military Medal: London Gazette: 27 October 1916; Territorial Efficiency Medal: A.O. 275 of 1 August 1919. 184 Military Medal, George V (55034 Pte. T. J. Lewis. 2 R.W. Fus), edge bruised, very fine £250-300

London Gazette: 13 March 1918 (attached Machine Gun Corps (Caernarvon)).

185 Military Medal, George V (101794 Pte B. Leach R.A.M.C.), good very fine

London Gazette: 14 May 1919 (72nd Field Ambulance (Darwen)).

‡186 Military Medal, George V type 1, unnamed as issued to foreign recipients, extremely fine £200-250

187 *Second World War North Western Europe Military Cross Group of Five awarded to Major Robert Wilson Gordon, 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles, attached 3rd Parachute Brigade: Military Cross, George VI, reverse with engraved date 1946, 1939- 45, France and Germany Stars, Defence Medal, War Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches, all unnamed as issued, mounted for wearing, good very fine (5) £2,000-3,000

Military Cross: London Gazette: 24 January 1946 (General Citation for North West Europe).

The following is taken from the official recommendation: “Major Gordon landed by glider in Normandy of D Day and was in charge of the Royal Ulster Rifles 6 pounder Anti-tank guns, who were respon- sible for the anti-tank defence of Longueval. During the early days the village was repeatedly attacked by strong armoured forces form the 21st Panzer Division. These attacks were driven off and several enemy tanks knocked out. His inspiring leadership and courage during these battles contributed to a great extent the success achieved by his Battalion.

In early August 1944 Major Gordon assumed the appointment of Brigade Major, 3rd Parachute Brigade, and carried out his duties with outstand- ing success during the battles in the Bois de Bavent and the Brigade’s advance on the Seine which concluded in September 1944.

He was with the Brigade throughout the battles in the Ardennes in the winter of 1944-45.

After playing a leading part in the Brigade planning for the offensive, he dropped with them over the Rhine on the 24th March 1945. His complete disregard for danger and imperturbable disposition contributed in no small way to the great success achieved by the Brigade immedi- ately on their re-organisation on the conclusion of their drop.

After the breakout from the Rhine bridgehead until the brigade reached Wismar on the Baltic, Major Gordon’s outstanding staff work, calm judge- ment and advice contributed largely to the success of the Brigade’s operation.

Throughout the campaign in France and Germany form 6th June 1944 to 10th May 1945 Major Gordon’s great devotion to duty and complete dis- regard of danger have proved an inspiring example to all ranks in the Brigade.”

Mention in Despatches: London Gazette: 20 December 1940.

The lot is offered with the following documentation and provenance: Forwarding slip for the Military Cross; Mention in Despatches certificate; commendation dated 12 June 1945; place card signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt with accompanying letter from the Presidential Private Secretary dated 4 February 1935; all framed; various photographs of the recipient including some wartime, and a group photograph of Trustees and Advisors of the Airborne Security Fund, including Major Gordon; a named silver medal commemorating the opening of the Stock Exchange Tower in 1972; and a letter from Brigadier S.J.L. Hills to his daughter following his funeral, giving a detailed account of his military and subsequent career. 188 *Second World War Italian Front Immediate Award Military Medal Group of Five awarded to Gunner Lawrence Edward Coxon, Royal Artillery: Military Medal, George VI (14267463 Gnr. L.E. Coxon, R.A.), 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 1st Army clasp, , War Medal, all unnamed as issued, mounted for wearing, about extremely fine (5) £1,000-1,200

Military Medal: London Gazette: 24 May 1945: “…In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy”.

The following is taken from the original recommendation: “Immediate Award of the Military Medal. 14267463 Gunner Lawrence Edward COXON 2nd Field Regiment, RA. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while employed as Observation Post signaller in the MT CERERE sector held by the 6/13 Royal Battalion, Frontier Force Rifles.

On 12th December 1944, Gnr Coxon was employed as a signaller responsible for maintaining the line communication with the observation post on Mt CERERE. During the day this feature was strongly attacked by the enemy and the observation post subject to heavy artillery and mortar fire, line communication was cut several times, and on such occasions Gnr Coxon left his shelter without hesitation and made repairs, thus main- taining vital communications. All repairs were carried out in the open under intense shell, mortar and small arms fire. One mortar bomb landed so near that Gnr Coxon was blown on his back , and another wounded a fellow signaller a yard or two away.

If it had not been for the fearless way in which Gnr Coxon exposed himself to maintain constant communications, it would not have been pos- sible for fire to have been brought on to the enemy reserves moving up and the battle might well have been different.

Date of Award: 10th Feb. 1945.”

The lot is offered with the following documentation: original recommendation signed by Brigadier G.R. Mochler; forwarding box, envelope and letter for the Military Medal; forwarding slip for the campaign stars and War Medal; West Sussex Home Guard enrolment card, June 1941; pho- tograph of the recipient; duplicate ribands and riband bar; two Afrika Corps arm bands and “Gold” and Silver French Ministry of the Interior Medals, both in boxes of issue, apparently awarded to Lawrence Coxon’s Father-in-Law, M. Janneau, a senior officer in the French Fire Service. Ex 189

189 *Second Word War Distinguished Flying Medal Group of Six for Lampedusa, awarded to Sergeant James Samuel Sargent R.A.F.: Distinguished Flying Medal, George VI (550557 Sgt. J.S. Sargent. R.A.F.), 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, with France and Germany clasp, Italy Star, Defence and War Medals, first with replacement clasp, about very fine (6) £4,000-6,000

Distinguished Flying Medal: London Gazette: 15 August 1941 (joint citation with Acting Flight Lieutenant Thomas Watkins, who received the Distinguished Service Medal):

“In June 1941, Flight Lieutenant Watkins and Sergeant Sargent were pilot and observer respectively of an aircraft which participated in an attack on an enemy convoy off Lampedusa. Attacking a 6,000 ton merchant ship in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, Flight Lieutenant Watkins was severely wounded in the legs during his run over the target. Nevertheless he pressed home his attack, mast high, scoring hits on the objective. Enemy fighters then engaged his aircraft but by his skilful manoeuvring, he enabled the rear gunner to resist the attackers. On the return jour- ney, Flight Lieutenant Watkins fell into a stupor as a result of his wounds and Sergeant Sargent, who was unable to call the air gunner as the inter-communication gear was out of order, removed the wounded pilot from his seat, took over the controls and flew the aircraft back to base. During this period Flight Lieutenant Watkins had momentary periods of consciousness and, though in intense pain and very weak from loss of blood, by a supreme effort he regained his seat and made a landing without damaging the aircraft. Flight Lieutenant Watkins displayed the high- est courage and devotion to duty while Sergeant Sargent displayed courage and resource in difficult circumstances.”

The lot is offered with two original log books with entries from 19 May 1940 to 11 February 1960, with details of 34 operations between 9 July 1940 and 12 October 1941. Sargent also participated in D-Day, the towing of a glider to Arnhem on 17 September 1944, and a supply drop to Arnhem on the 19 September. The following is his own entry for the operation of 22 June 1941: “Convoy raid - pilot seriously wounded - took over control of A/C & returned Luqa. Awarded D.F.M.”

Other items offered with the lot include a congratulatory letter signed by Air Marshal Sir Richard Pierce on his award of the D.F.M., a letter signed by his Flight Lieutenant dated 6 November 1936 and a copy of the comic The Victor, 11 April 1964, featuring the action and signed by the crew of the aircraft. 190 *Second World War Distinguished Flying Medal Group of Four awarded to Pilot Officer Llewellyn Roberts, No. 161 Squadron R.A.F.: Distinguished Flying Medal, George VI (551675 F/Sgt L. Roberts R.A.F.), 1939-45 and Air Crew Europe Stars, War Medal, extremely fine (4) £1,800-2,200

Distinguished Flying Medal: London Gazette: 14 May 1943 (general citation).

The following is taken from the official recommendation: “Flight Sergeant Roberts has flown operations since the beginning of the war. A first class wireless operator, he inspires confidence in all with whom he flies. This airman has proved to be a most valuable member of air crew.”

LLEWELLYN ROBERTS was born in 1920 at Welshpool, Montgomery. He enlisted in 1937 as a boy entrant and qualified as a wireless operator and air gun- ner. He was killed in action on 12 June 1943 and is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. The lot is offered with a photocopied record of serv- ice and other research.

191 *Post War Air Force Cross and Malaya Trio awarded to Squadron Leader John William Arnold Elias, Royal Air Force: Air Force Cross, Elizabeth II, reverse with engraved date 1971, General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, Elizabeth II type 2 obverse (Flt Lt J.W.A. Elias RAF Duplicate), Silver Jubilee 1977, unnamed as issued; together with a Great War Pair: British War and Victory Medal (201354. 1.A.M. H.W. Elias. R.A.F.); and Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, type 2 Member’s badge, good very fine and better (6) £1,800-2,200

A.F.C. Trio only illustrated.

Air Force Cross: London Gazette: New Year’s Honours 1971.

The recipient was also awarded two Queen’s Commendations for Valuable Service in the Air: London Gazette: New Year’s Honours 1959 and 8 January 1979: “For his cool appreciation of a dangerous situation and his exceptional judgement and pilot ability when as captain and pilot of a Shackleton aircraft on 22nd August 1978, he effected a safe landing, despite control malfunction, and saved his crew and his aircraft.”

192 *The Iraq Military Cross Pair awarded to Private Ryan John Copping, 1st Battalion Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, Military Cross, Elizabeth II (engraved in capitals 25187813 Pte R J Copping PWRR 2006), 2003, no clasp (engraved in capitals 25187813 Pte R J Copping PWRR), mounted for wearing, extremely fine, with Royal Mint case of issue for Military Cross and box of issue (and also rosette) for Iraq Medal (2) £18,000-22,000

Military Cross: London Gazette: 15 December 2006: “…For gallant and distinguished services in Iraq during the period 1 April 2006 to 30 September 2006”.

The official citation reads:

In the early hours of 18 July 2006 Private Copping was the driver of a Warrior, as the lead platoon of a Brigade level arrest and search opera- tion into the heart of Basra at the height of the state of emergency.

His was the first vehicle to enter the city and shortly after, came under intense small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire from the Shia flats area of the city. The enemy were utilising every opportunity to blind and confuse the Warrior with light and multi-directional ambushes and the streets were strewn with obstacles. It was at this stage the crew were struggling to identify both the enemy and the route to take to push onto the objective. Copping opened the driver’s hatch to gain greater situational awareness. From his exposed position he immediately began iden- tifying the enemy positions that were pouring grenades and small arms fire upon the vehicles and steered his gunner onto them; a number of enemy positions were destroyed as a result. He remained calm and continued to keep the hatch open despite the enormous amount of fire he received as lead vehicle; instead he talked the gunner onto target after target.

Private Copping has demonstrated a near complete disregard for his own safety in order to do what he believed to be the act needed to ensure the vehicle, platoon and operation did not become bogged down. Despite very real and obvious danger he put second his own safety for the sake of his team and loyalty to what he knew was right.

The lot is offered with: a framed copy of the official citation; eleven original photographs, including some of Private Copping on duty in Iraq, and two of the Investiture Ceremony; various newspaper cuttings, mostly relating to the award of the Military Cross but including one relating to the 2008 F.A. Cup final, when Private Copping carried the trophy prior to the match; photocopies of congratulatory letters from Lieutenant-General J.N.R. Houghton, Lieutenant-General J.C. McColl, Major-General J. Cooper, Major General G.J. Binns, Major General P.R. Newton, Brigadier R.L. Scott-Bowden and the Mayor of Folkestone; and a copy of the regimental magazine of the 1st and 2nd Battalions Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment giving a detailed report of the incident. 193

193A BRITISH GROUPS INCLUDING RUSSIAN AWARDS

193 *Great War Naval Distinguished Service Order and a Jutland Russian Order of St. Stanislaus Group of Six awarded to Captain Claud Finlinson Allsup, Royal Navy: Distinguished Service Order, George V, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, with oak leaf for mention in despatches (Commr. C.F. Allsup. R.N.), Coronation 1911, unnamed as issued, Russia, Order of Stanislaus, Military Division, Second Class neck badge, by Eduard, St. Petersburg, 1908-17, in gold and enamels, mounted for wearing, last with lower left eagle and sword repaired and with traces of solder on reverse, very fine or better (6) £10,000-12,000

Distinguished Service Order, London Gazette: 17 March 1919: “Honours for Services in Destroyers of the Grand Fleet Flotillas between the 1st July and 11th November 1918.”

Mention in Despatches: London Gazette: 15 September 1916: “For services in the Battle of Jutland.”

Letter on vellum from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty: London Gazette: 30 June 1915: “For services at the sinking of the German Torpedo Boat Destroyers S. 115, S. 117, S. 118 and S. 119 by H.M. Ships “Undaunted,” “Lance,” “Lennox,” “Legion,” and “Loyal” on 17 October 1914.”

Order of St. Stanislaus 2nd Class (with Swords): London Gazette: 1 October 1917: “…Conferred by the Russian Government on officers of the Grand Fleet for distinguished services rendered in the Battle of Jutland.”

CAPTAIN CLAUD FINLINSON ALLSUP was born at Charlton, Kent on 31 July 1885. He joined the training ship H.M.S Britannia as a cadet in January 1896. He studied at the Naval College, Greenwich between June and November 1901, having the previous month been appointed Sub-Lieutenant, and was promoted to Lieutenant the following year. On 1 September 1905, while serving aboard H.M.S. Pegasus, Allsup was appointed a member of the joint Anglo-French Commission for the maintenance of order in the New Hebrides.

At the outbreak of the Great War Lieutenant Allsup was placed in command of H.M.S. Legion, which was part of the Harwich Flotilla. He took part in the sinking of the German minelayer Köningen Louise on 5 August 1914 and took part in the action off Heligoland Bight on 28 August. On the 17 October he was involved in the sinking of four German destroyers off the Dutch coast and later took part in the Dogger Bank action on 24 January 1915. He was promoted to Commander on 31 December 1914.

From 10 August 1915 to the 16 January1918 he was in command of H.M. Ships Martin and Mystic and was aboard Mystic during the battle of Jutland. From January 1918 to February 1919 he was in command of H.M.S. Anzac. He was promoted to Captain on 31 December 1919 and died in July 1976.

Offered with: Commission as Sub-Lieutenant dated 10 June 1902; letter of appointment to the Anglo-French Commission for the Maintenance of Order in the New Hebrides; Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty Certificate of Approbation; Mention in Despatches certificate; copy of the London Gazette, 15 September 1915, with forwarding letter from the Admiralty; warrant and statutes of the Distinguished Service Order; Admiralty Weekly Orders, 19 March 1919, giving details of the award of the D.S.O.; also with several mainly contemporary photographs and printed research.

Part of a family group, see lots 102, 139, 177 and 193A.

193A *Dress Miniatures as worn by Captain Claud Finlinson Allsup, comprisng: Distinguished Service Order, in gold and enamels, 1914-15 Star, Britsh War Medal, Victory Medal, with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches, Coronation 1911, and Russia, Order of St Stanislaus, Military Division badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, mounted for wearing, extremely fine, with miniature riband bar (6) £200-300

Part of a family group, see lots 102, 139, 177 and 193. 194 (mounted group slightly reduced) 194 *North Russian O.B.E., Order of St Stanislaus and a Second World War “Q” Ships Immediate Distinguished Service Cross Group of Nine awarded to Arthur Esmé Lockington, Royal Naval Reserve: Order of the British Empire, Military Division, type 1 Officer’s breast badge, Distinguished Service Cross, George VI, reverse with engraved date 1942, 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory medals (Lieut. A.E. Lockington. R.N.R.), 1939-45 and Africa Stars, War Medal, and Russia, Order of St. Stanislaus, Military Division, Second Class neck badge, maker’s marks unclear but probably by Eduard, in gold and enamels, first eight mounted for wearing, very fine or better (9) £10,000-12,000

O.B.E.: London Gazette: 8 March 1920: “For valuable services as Naval Officer in Charge on the Emtsa River.”

The following is taken from the official recommendation: “…N.T.O. in charge of the Emtsa River, where transport was particularly difficult owing to the extreme shallowness of the river (fell to 18 inch- es). Displayed great energy and zeal and managed this difficult tributary with marked ability.”

Distinguished Service Cross: London Gazette: 24 November 1942: “For courage and determination in the Mediterranean.”

The following is taken from the official recommendation: “H.M.S. Farouk was Lieutenant Commander Lockington’s idea and he chose and fitted out the vessel. He had “Q” boat experience in the last war and though 53 years of age put the heart of a young man into the enterprise. Unfortunately his only action with an enemy U-boat took place at long range and his carefully laid plan to send a way a panic party and wait until the u-boat closed did not materialise. The U-boat did not close but destroyed his vessel from a distance of from 3,000 to 4,000 yards; but this did not prevent Lieutenant Commander Lockington and the major- ity of his crew from remaining on board until she was literally blown from under them.

I consider this to be a magnificent example of cool courage in the face of heavy odds, in the hope that even at the last some opportunity might turn up to attack the enemy.”

There appears to be no Gazette entry for the Order of St Stanislaus; it is however listed by Ray Brough, White Russian Awards, p.108, and Lockington’s service details contain the following marginal annotation: “Unofficial permission to wear ribbon of the Order of St. Stanislas, 2nd class with Swords, 15.11.19.”

H.M.S. Farouk was a Palestine two-masted schooner requisitioned by the Admiralty as a transport vessel in 1940 and brought 200 prisoners-of- war from Mersa Matruh to Alexandria in December 1940. Later the vessel was converted in Alexandria to a Q-ship, armed with two hidden guns.

At 10.09 hours on 13 June 1942, U-83, commanded by Hans-Werner Kraus, spotted Farouk off Ramkin Island and began shelling her from a dis- tance of 9,000 metres. The ship evaded all shots until being hit after 15 minutes and soon caught fire amidships. The planned panic party had abandoned ship in a lifeboat, but the U-boat never came close enough for Farouk to engage her and soon the remaining crew had to leave in a second lifeboat before the schooner sank at 11.50 hours.

Offered with a quantity of photocopied research.

195 A Riband Bar as worn by Captain le Marquis Vivien de Châteaubrun, representing Military Cross, British War and Victory Medals, French Croix De Guerre, Order of St Anne, Order of St Stanislaus, Order of St Anne, Order of St Vladimir, Russian Tercentenary Medal 1913 and Battle of Poltava commemorative 1909, framed, with photograph of recipient (lot) £400-600

Citation for Military Cross dated 17 January 1919 (not gazetted, as it was issued as an honorary award to a foreign national):

“This officer joined the S.B.A.L. as one of the earliest volunteers on 7 July 1918, and took part in the origi- nal landing at Archangel on August 2nd, proceeding to the Railway front 6 days later.

While with Colonel Guard’s force his behaviour both in command of troops and on special service carrying important despatches was always of the utmost gallantry: On one occasion, disguised as a peasant he car- ried an urgent cipher message to General Finlayson’s Headquarters through 80 miles of hostile territory in face of great natural difficulties and obstacles.

His health broke down owing to these exertions, but he nevertheless continued to carry out patrol work of the utmost value until November 23rd, when he was ordered to return to Archangel for duty with General Savvitch.

The conduct of this Officer has throughout been of an order demanding the highest courage, determination and energy.”

Offered with: typed letter from Colonel N. Abaimoff listing his Russian awards, dated 14 July 1923; Military Identity Card with photograph dated 9 May 1942 and copy of his Military Cross citation signed by General Needham, Commander-in-Chief, Northern Russia Expeditionary Force, framed.

MARQUIS VIVIEN DE CHATEAUBRUN was born in Gatchina, near St. Petersburg in 1896. He served as a page to the Empress Alexandra and became an Officer in the Imperial Russian Grenadier Guards where he was decorated for bravery on numerous occasions. Following the Revolution he became one of the earliest volunteers to join the Slavo-British Allied Legion. He went to England following the Civil War and served with the King’s Royal Rifle Corps during the Second World War. Following the War he took over the Blue Cockatoo restaurant in Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. He died in 1976. Ex 196

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196 *Great War Russian St for Bravery Group of Five awarded to Captain Clifton James Rendle, 6th Cheshire and Shropshire Brigade, Royal Artillery, late Rifle Brigade and North Somerset Yeomanry: 1914 Star, with separate clasp (740 Pte. C.J. Rendle. 1/1 N. Som. Yeo.), British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. C.J. Rendle), Defence Medal, Russia, Medal of St George for Bravery, Fourth Class (No. 165165), first three mounted for wearing, fourth in forwarding box of issue with slip, good very fine or better, St George Medal for Bravery apparently unique to the North Somerset Yeomanry; with riband bar and North Somerset Yeomanry O.C.A. badge (lot) £1,200-1,500

Medal of St. George: London Gazette: 25 August 1915. (Serjeant, North Somerset Yeomanry). See also following lot.

197 *Dress Miniatures: mounted group of four as worn by Captain Clifton James Rendle, comprising 1914 Star with clasp, British War and Victory Medals, Russia, Medal of St. George for Bravery, Fourth Class, extremely fine (4) £100-150 Starting at 2pm

RUSSIAN ORDERS, MEDALS AND DECORATIONS

IMPERIAL ORDERS

The Property of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham

198 *Order of St Alexander Nevsky, a privately-made ‘black’ sash badge, in gold and enamels, unsigned and unmarked, circa 1837-39, in the form of a Maltese cross with dark red enamel gold-framed limbs of flat section, gold broad-winged Imperial eagles in angles, their wing tips almost touching, with central painted enamel portrait of St Alexander Nevsky on horseback right, 52.8mm (including suspen- sion ring) x 48mm, lightly rubbed, good extremely fine £30,000-40,000

Provenance: Commissioned by John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham (1792-1840) following his award of the Order in 1837 (for further details see Morton and Eden, catalogue of The Durham Orders, 10 June 2010. The present badge is of comparable style and workmanship to the Order of St Anne ‘black’ badge, lot 11.

Presented to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham Mark Master Masons by the Rt. Hon. The Earl of Durham in 1929 (Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham Official Gazette, vol XXII, no. 5, May 1929, p. 71, where described as “Red enamel Maltese Cross with double eagles between arms and charger in centre (gold)”). A copy of the entry is included with the lot.

As part of its extensive collection the Library and Museum of the Province holds the Masonic Jewels and Regalia awarded to the 1st Earl, who was Provincial Grand Master of the Lodge (1818-40), Deputy Grand Master (1834-35) and Pro Grand Master of England (1839-40). Other Properties

199 *Order of St Alexander Nevsky, a jewelled set of insignia, unmarked, comprising: sash badge, in gold and enamels, set with silver- mounted pastes and replacement pastes and other stones, with riband carrier, 56.7mm (including suspension ring but excluding carri- er) x 52.2mm; and breast star, in silver and enamels, also set with pastes and replacements, central cypher in gold and with reverse gilt, vertical brooch-pin for suspension, 87 x 88mm, both pieces repaired, badge with portrait of Saint off-centre, good very fine, star lacking one support pin for crown and with more evidence of wear, very fine (2) £50,000-60,000

‡200 *Order of St Alexander Nevsky, an original case for a full set of insignia, with spaces for sash badge and breast star, and gilt insert to lid compartment containing original sash, in red morocco with gilt legends, probably Great War period, 119 x 173 x 31mm, interior lightly marked in ink and with partial damage to the hinge from wear, in very fine condition overall £6,000-8,000

Illustration slightly reduced. ‡201 *Order of St George, Fourth Class, breast badge in gold and enamels, without maker’s mark but clear 1896-1908 St Petersburg kokoshnik on suspension ring, assayer АР, 38.9mm (including suspension ring) x 33.8mm, large chip to central medallion in front of horse, otherwise good very fine, with gold riband carrier £15,000-20,000

Probably an award for the China War, 1900.

202 *Order of St George, Fourth Class, breast badge in gold and enamels, St Petersburg, 1908-17, marked with kokoshnik on suspension ring, 38.6mm (including suspension ring) x 35mm, enamel almost entirely lacking from right-hand limb on obverse, otherwise very fine £15,000-20,000

Stated to have been awarded to CAPTAIN NIKOLAI ANDREEVICH SYTINSKI, 90th Onega Regiment, 26 August 1914; offered with a related printed tableau with photograph, framed and glazed.

203 *Order of St George, Fourth Class, breast badge in gold and enamels, St Petersburg, 1908-17, marked with kokoshnik on suspension ring, 38.2mm (including suspension ring) x 35.3mm, has apparently been reassembled and St George medallion misaligned on obverse, very fine, with gold riband carrier bearing a reduced kokoshnik £14,000-18,000 204 205 206

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204 *Order of St George, Fourth Class, a privately-made `bulbous’ breast badge, in gold and enamels, 1908-17, possibly by Dmitry Osipov, with indistinct maker’s mark on suspension ring and partial reduced kokoshnik on the side of the badge in one angle, 43.5mm (includ- ing suspension ring) x 38.5mm, thickness 9mm at centre, some scuffing to enamel on reverse, good very fine £15,000-20,000

‡205 *Miniature: Order of St George, breast star, in gold and enamels, mounted on a stick-pin marked EK (probably Yegor Korzinkin, vide Postnikova-Loseva 1274), St Petersburg, late 19th century, 25mm, extremely fine £2,500-3,000

206 *Order of St Vladimir, Third Class, an early neck badge in gold and enamels, St Petersburg, dated 1795 on suspension ring, without maker’s mark; the large-sized centre with delicately painted mantle of the Order, reverse centre in black, now without trace of original painted legend, 45.8mm (including suspension ring) x 41mm, extremely fine £5,000-6,000

207 *Order of St Vladimir, Fourth Class, a ‘bulbous’ badge in gold and enamels, with later swords, by ПА, circa 1860-65 (probably an unidentified Moscow workmaster; cf Postnikova-Loseva 2773-2775), 43.5mm (including suspension ring) x 38.4mm, one sword hilt bro- ken and with a light repair at bottom edge, very fine to good very fine and of high quality workmanship £3,000-3,500

208 *Order of St Vladimir, Fourth Class, breast badge, with swords, in gold and enamels, by Eduard, St Petersburg, marked beneath enamel, on suspension ring and on sword hilts, 39mm (including suspension ring) x 35mm, one sword blade replaced, on original riband with steel hook and eye, good very fine, in red card case with insert (this rather worn) £3,000-4,000

‡209 *Order of St Vladimir, Fourth Class, breast badge, in gold and enamels, by Julius Keibel, St Petersburg, marked beneath enamel on reverse and with 1865-1896 assay office mark on ring; reverse centre with legend in raised silver characters, 39mm (including suspension ring) x 34.6mm, enamel loss at reverse centre and with moderate overall wear, good very fine, with gold riband carrier £2,000-3,000 210 211

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210 *Order of St Vladimir, Fourth Class, breast badge for 35 Years’ Service, in gold and enamels, by Eduard, St Petersburg, 1898-1908, 38.5mm (including suspension loop) x 34.5mm, minor scuffs and marks, good very fine, in original red morocco case with gold-blocked Imperial eagle on lid £5,000-7,000

211 *Dress Miniatures: A gold bar mounted with a pair of miniatures, circa 1815-20, comprising Order of St Vladimir, in gold and dark red enamel and France, Légion d’Honneur, Second Restoration, in gold and enamels, gold bar with slight dent, very fine (2) £600-800

212 *Order of St Anne, First Class, sash badge, in gold and enamels, by Kämmerer and Keibel, St Petersburg, dated 184- (probably 1848 or 1849) on suspension ring, without maker’s mark but with Imperial Warrant beneath enamel on top arm of reverse, 54mm (including suspension ring) x 48.5mm, of high quality workmanship, with thin profile red enamel arms, good extremely fine; fitted with a gold riband carrier by Rothe marked FR £10,000-15,000 213

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213 *Order of St Anne, First Class, a privately-made sash badge in gold, diamonds and enamels, by ИО (or ОИ), St Petersburg, dated 1856, marked on suspension ring; of ‘bulbous’ form with central painted enamel portrait of the Saint surrounded by sixteen diamonds, spandrels and riband carrier also set with diamonds and angles of reverse embellished with scroll engraving, height 59.5mm (including suspension ring), width 53.8mm, carrier 38mm, very slight enamel loss at top edge of cross on reverse, of excellent quality, good extremely fine £30,000-40,000

214 *Order of St Anne, First Class, breast star with crown, by Keibel, St Petersburg, before 1896; the star in silver and red enamel, with gilt centre and reverse, applied crown in gold, with red, white and blue enamels, 87.5mm x 88mm, slight enamel loss at centre and from orb of crown, good very fine £10,000-15,000 215

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215 *Order of St Anne, Military Division, First Class, sash badge by Eduard, St Petersburg, 1908-17, in gold and enamels, marked beneath enamel and on suspension ring, additional kokoshniks on the reverses of both sword hilts, 57.2mm (including suspension ring) x 51.6mm, light surface wear overall and with minor scuffing to enamel, good very fine, on original sash (lot) £12,000-15,000

216 *Order of St Anne, Military Division, First Class, sash badge, in gold and enamels by НИ or ИН, Moscow, 1908-1917, marked on sus- pension ring and with kokoshniks on reverses of sword tips, 53.5mm (including suspension ring) x 48.5mm, some flaking of red enam- el on two arms of obverse, good very fine, in a contemporary plain red morocco fitted case £10,000-15,000

The maker’s mark has also been read as НК for Nemirov-Kolodkin. 217 218

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217 *Order of St Anne, Military Division, Third Class, breast badge, in gold and enamels, by Dmitry Osipov, St Petersburg, maker’s mark beneath enamel, and with reduced kokoshniks on sword hilts, 38.7mm (including suspension loop) x 34.3mm, extremely fine £1,500-2,000

218 *Order of St Anne, Civil Division, First Class, breast star by Eduard, St Petersburg, 1908-17, in silver, with silver, silver-gilt and red enamel centre, reverse gilt, with vertical gilt brooch-pin, marked on backplate and at two tips, 93.2mm x 92.2mm, damage to the tip of one ray at 7 o’clock, moderate overall wear and has been cleaned in the past, very fine to good very fine £2,500-3,000

‡219 *Order of St Anne, Civil Division, Third Class, Non-Christian issue, breast badge by Julius Keibel, St Petersburg, in gold and enamels, marked beneath enamel on reverse and with 1865-1896 assay office mark on loop; centres on both sides similar, with enamelled Imperial eagles, 39mm (including suspension ring) x 34.5mm, extremely fine, with gold riband carrier £3,000-5,000

‡220 *Order of St Anne, Civil Division, Third Class, breast badge by Albert Keibel, St Petersburg, 1896-1908, in gold and enamels, 39.3mm (including suspension ring) x 34.6mm, good extremely fine, with gold riband carrier £700-1,000 221 222

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221 *An Order of St Anne Miniature Group (4): , Civil Merit Medal; Prussia, Fifteen Years’ Long Service Cross; Russia, Order of St Anne, Fourth Class Badge; Germany, Wilhelm I Centenary Medal 1897, all in yellow bronze and the St Anne with red enamel, mounted on chain and stick pins for wearing, very fine or better (4) £300-400

222 *Order of St Stanislaus, an early leather-backed cloth and bullion star, silver rays set with coiled wire, sequins and eyes for thread suspension, centre in silver and gilt coiled wire and with inner circle thinly enamelled in green, 82mm, very fine £2,000-3,000

‡223 *Order of St Stanislaus, Civil Division, Non-Christian First Class sash badge, by Albert Keibel, St. Petersburg, pre-1898, in gold and enamels, 60.1mm (including suspension ring) x 55.4mm, extremely fine, with sash £15,000-20,000 224

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‡224 *Order of St. Stanislaus, Civil Division, Non-Christian First Class breast star, by Eduard, St Petersburg, 1908-17, in silver, with gilt and enamelled centre and gilt reverse, 81mm, extremely fine £8,000-10,000

225 *Order of St Stanislaus, Civil Division, Second Class, double-sided neck badge, in gold and enamels, by ИА (Ivan Alekseevich Alekseev), St Petersburg, late nineteenth century; of high quality workmanship and with enamelled arms of ‘bulbous’ form, fitted with an unofficial old straight bar brooch suspender in gold, 60.5mm (including suspension ring) x 58.7mm, some enamel loss on both sides and with moderate wear overall, very fine to good very fine £6,000-8,000 226 230

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226 *Order of St Stanislaus, Civil Division, Second Class, neck badge by Eduard, St. Petersburg, 1908-17, in gold and enamels, 52.5mm (including suspension) x 48.9mm, virtually as issued, in gold-blocked red fitted case, with original riband and also with original printed paper wrapper £2,500-3,000

‡227 *Order of St Stanislaus, Civil Division, Third Class, breast badge, by Albert Keibel, St. Petersburg, 1898-1908, in gold and enamels, 39mm (including suspension ring) x 35.2mm, good very fine £600-800

‡228 *Order of St Stanislaus, Civil Division, Third Class, breast badge in gold and enamels, by Eduard, St Petersburg, 1908-17, 43mm (including suspension ring) x 39mm, good very fine, with (marked) riband carrier £600-800

‡229 *Order of St Stanislaus, Civil Division, Third Class, a French-made breast badge in silver-gilt and enamels, double-sided with pierced ball- and-ring suspension, 41.5 x 37.4mm, gilding faded and with minor faults, generally very fine and of high quality workmanship £400-600

230 *Order of St Stanislaus, breast star, in silver, with centre in silver, gold and enamels; possibly European-made and apparently refur- bished by G. Ronchi, Milan during the Emigré period, concave backplate bearing silver Ronchi label, 86.5mm x 85.5mm, good very fine £1,000-1,500 231 (reduced) 233

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‡231 *Order of St. Stanislaus, Military Division, an original case for a Second Class set of insignia, with gold-blocked lettering and Imperial eagle on the lid, 180mm x 120mm, with moderate overall wear, generally in very fine condition £800-1,200

232 *, 1831 issue, Third Class, breast badge, in bronze-gilt and enamels, centres with gold inner circles enamelled in green, with barrel loop-and-ring suspension, slight losses to black enamel at upper edge, generally good very fine £3,000-4,000

IMPERIAL MEDALS AND AWARDS

233 *Kulm Cross 1813, in tin (for issue to other ranks), the arms pierced for thread suspension, 39.2mm (Diakov 369.1), mounted on frag- ile black silk backing, very fine £2,000-3,000

234 *Russo-Turkish War 1828-9, silver medal, with barrel loop suspension, very fine £500-700 235

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235 *25th Anniversary of Friedrich Wilhelm IV as Chief of 4th Kaluga Infantry Regiment, 1843, medal in bronze-gilt, with loop suspension (Diakov 570.1), gilding worn, sometime cleaned, about very fine £500-700

236 China War 1900-01, silver medal, with integral suspension loop, very fine £300-400

‡237 *Insignia of Distinction of the Military Order of St George, Fourth Class Cross in silver, numbered 43665, Russo-Turkish War period, with riband, well-worn, obverse only about fine, reverse better £4,000-6,000

‡238 An Insignia of Distinction of the Military Order of St George Trio: i) Fourth Class Cross, in silver, numbered 639261; ii) Medal for Bravery, Nicholas II issue, Fourth Class (No 534558); iii) Medal for the Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty, in bronze, mounted for wearing, about fine to very fine (3) £600-800 239 (reduced)

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239 *A Pair of Imperial ’s Epaulettes, in gold braid on red felt, with applied crossed batons in stippled parcel-gilt silver, red and green enamels, length 140mm, very lightly worn overall, extremely fine (2) £6,000-8,000

Provenance: Stated to have belonged to Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria (1848-1916).

‡240 *‘Aviator’s’ Watch: Pavel Bure no. 328518, a gold-cased lever escapement watch fitted with additional bow and dummy crown at 6 o’clock to enable wear on a bracelet or wrist strap, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, enamel with hair- line cracks, in good used condition overall; with a gold bracelet, apparently marked ШВ, 1908-17, 56 zolotniki, very fine, now lacking original safety chain; in maker’s original case with recess to accommodate watch and bracelet (lot) £3,000-4,000

241 *Sculpture: A cast bronze sculpture of a Cossack in full robes, attacking on all fours and armed with rifle and pistol, by Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray (1848-1886), length 200mm, with foundry mark, in good very fine condition £800-1,200

Lanceray sometimes combined this piece with other smaller bronze statuettes to produce a larger composition.

242 *Water Bottle: An old leather water bottle, elaborately mounted with cast brass/bronze bosses, strapping, masks, Imperial eagles and coin reproductions, height 300mm, with carrying chain, very fine £150-200

IMPERIAL BADGES

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243 *Jubilee Badge of the Cavalry School, in bronze-gilt, silvered bronze and enamels, of multi-part construction (P. & B. I, 1.1.45), with separate backplate, one or two minor marks, good very fine £400-600

244 *Aeronaut’s Graduation Badge, in two-colour brass, of multi-part construction, with winged fouled anchor device but without crossed axes behind the Imperial eagle (P. & B. I, 1.1.52 var.), very fine £500-700

245 Centenary of the Pavlovsky Military School, St. Petersburg, Graduate’s badge, in bronze-gilt (P. & B. I, 1.2.1), good very fine; together with Soviet badges (3) and Victory of Germany Medal 1945, good very fine or better (5) £100-120

246 *3rd Kiev Infantry School, Graduate’s badge, 1916, in silver, silver-gilt and enamels, by an unidentified Kiev maker (P. & B. --), very fine £300-400 247 248 250 251

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‡247 *Konstantinovsky Artillery School, a small-sized brooch-mounted badge in silver, silver-gilt and enamels, by Karl Fabergé, St Petersburg, the reverse engraved ЛAЗ. 1914-1915, 31.2 x 24mm (cf P. & B. I, 1.4.1), good very fine £3,000-4,000

248 *Nicholas I School for Naval Engineers, Kronstadt, in silver, oxidised silver and enamels, by ЛЗ, St Petersburg (P. & B. I, 1.5.3), with separate silver backplate and silver screwplate (both similarly marked), extremely fine £400-600

249 Red Cross Badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, by Eduard, St Petersburg, 1908-17, with brooch suspension (P. & B. I, 7.5), surface scuffs, good very fine £200-300

250 *Corps of Cadet Pages, St Petersburg, in silver-gilt and white enamel, by КП, St Petersburg, cyphers and dates 1802 / 1902 in gold (P. & B. I, 1.8.1), enamel damage at centre, fine to good very fine £600-800

251 *The First Moscow Corps of Cadets, in embossed silver-gilt and enamels, by BP., Moscow, with applied cypher and separate crown (P. & B. I, 1.8.13), slight discolouration, good very fine £600-800

252 *Petrovsky Cadet Corps, Poltava, in silver, by Eduard, St Petersburg, with applied enamelled gold cross with cypher, reverse with engraved number 335 (P. & B. I, 1.8.17), good very fine £400-600

253 *Centenary of the Pilot and Lighthouse Service in Finland, 1912, in embossed bronze-gilt and silvered bronze, and enamels (P. & B. I, 4.19), good very fine £80-120

254 *Kronstadt Bicentenary, 1913, in bronze-gilt and enamels, multi-part construction (P. & B. I, 11.4), with silver screwplate, good very fine £400-600 256 257

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‡255 *Orthodox Brotherhood of Kamchatka, First Class Cross, in silver-gilt and enamels, the backplate bearing the impressed Cyrillic mark of Nikolai Linden (Postnikova-Loseva 1361), St Petersburg beneath mantled shield, also with subsidiary mark AБ (Alexander Brylov), St Petersburg; the lower arm of original Maltese cross altered and extended to adapt the badge to the form of a Latin cross, the reverse with original hinged hook suspension, 93.7 x 63.1mm (P. & B. I, 15.11), evidence of rather crude soldering on reverse of lower arm, has been lacquered and with discolouration of white enamel, some loss to blue enamel of lower cypher but generally very fine and rare, in a custom-made fitted case £5,000-6,000

Stated to have been worn by METROPOLITAN NESTOR (NIKOLAI ALEXANDROVICH ANISIMOV, 1885-1962). Offered with biographical information.

256 *Naval Corps, St Petersburg, in bronze-gilt, silvered bronze and enamels, of multi-part construction (P. & B. II, 1.8.5), with separate backplate, very fine to good very fine £300-500

257 *1st Battalion Preobrazhensky Lifeguard Regiment, in silver and silver-gilt, by Alexander Tillander, St Petersburg, 1896-1908, formed of several elements and of high quality workmanship (P. & B. II, 3.1.2), good very fine £3,000-5,000

258 *Lifeguards Grodno Hussar Regiment, in bronze-gilt and black enamel, with applied centre in silver on red and green enamel (P. & B. II, 3.3.14), good fine £500-700

259 Lifeguard Sapper Battalion, in cast brass, with applied plaque bearing legend (P. & B. II, 3.5.1), very fine £100-150

260 *116th Maloyaroslavets Infantry Regiment, in silver-gilt (but unmarked) and enamel, with applied cypher in silver (P. & B. II, 4.2.105), of convex form with domed screwplate, some enamel damage at one point, very fine £700-1000 261 262 263

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261 *124th Voronezh Infantry Regiment, in silver-gilt, by GL, Moscow, 1899 (assayer I. Lebedkin), in silver and white enamel, with applied gold cypher (P. & B. II, 4.2.113), good very fine £400-600

The maker’s mark resembles the earlier mark of Gustav Lindgren.

262 *146th Tsaritsyn Infantry Regiment, in silvered bronze, bronze and enamels, of multi-part construction (P. & B. II, 4.2.131), screw- post refixed, very fine £300-500

263 *5th Finnish Rifle Regiment, in embossed silvered bronze (P. & B. II, 4.4.6), cross broken from the top of the Imperial crown, oth- erwise very fine, rare £500-700

264 *Latvian Rifle Regiments, in bronze and red enamel (P. & B. II, 4.4.21), good very fine £200-300

265 *5th Litovskty Uhlan Regiment of His Majesty King Victor Emanuel III, in silvered bronze, bronze-gilt and black and white enam- el, multi-part construction (P. & B. II, 5.2.5), carefully made, good very fine £300-400

266 *50th Anniversary of the Submission of the Eastern Caucasus 1909, in embossed brass and black enamel (P. & B. II, 10.4), with separate backplate, very fine £400-600

267 Copy Badges (4), for Naval Officers, comprising Minelayer, Artillery Officer, Submariner and Navigator, all in darkened silver (P. & B. I, 1.1.61, 1.1.62 (var), 1.1.64 (var), 1.1.66), generally very fine, all offered as copies (4) £300-400

268 Copy Badges (5), comprising: Nikolaev Cavalry School (P. & B. I, 1.3.1); Alexander II’s Cadet Corps, St. Petersburg, a cast copy, engraved no. 9 (P. & B. I, 1.8.18); 188th Kars Infantry Regiment, in bronze (P. & B. II, 4.2.148); 199th Kronstadt Regiment (P. & B. II, 4.2.158); 11th Izyum Hussar Regiment of His Royal Highness Prince Heinrich of Prussia (P. & B. II, 5.3.13), mixed grades, all offered as copies (5) £250-350 Ex 269 Ex 270 272

269 *Miniature Badges (3): Imperial Benevolent Society, Gentleman’s issue, in silver and blue enamel, by CB (for Karl Hahn), St Petersburg, 1897, good very fine; together with lesser quality miniature badges for the Centenary of the Pavlovsky Military School and White Russia, Lemnos Cross, 1920-21 (3) £180-220

‡270 *Jeton: Gatchinsky Aviation School, in darkened bronze (Werlich J-90), reverse with crudely-soldered wire attachments for fitting to an old display ribbon, otherwise good very fine; the old assembled ribbon with clasp fittings to which a small-sized Military Flyer’s Badge in silvered bronze is attached (cf P. & B. I, 1.1.55), fine (lot) £1,000-1,500

REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD AND REPUBLICAN ORDERS AND BADGES

271 Civil War, Baltic Crosses (2), one of two-piece construction with brooch suspension, the other made as a single piece with loop sus- pension, first good very fine, second about very fine (2) £100-200

272 *Provisional Government, St George Medal, First Class, in yellow bronze, No. 24726 (Diakov 1133.15), extremely fine £2,000-3,000

273 Miniature: General Wrangel’s Army, Gallipoli Cross, 1920-21, in silver and enamels, unmarked, 17.5mm, mounted for wear as a stickpin, very fine £200-300

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‡274 *Armenia, a rare Pair of Awards attributed to Nikolai Pyotrevich Nazaryan, comprising: i) Order of the Red Banner of Labour of Armenia, type 1, in silver and enamels, maker’s mark CC, 88 zolotniki fine, impressed no. 83 on reverse and also with original separate backplate similarly marked and numbered (but 84 zolotniki fine), well-worn overall, screw- plate lacking and with losses to enamel, generally fine; ii) Star of Armenia, badge in silver and enamels, the central medallion (originally rivetted or wired) damaged and crudely re-fixed with solder, hammer-and-sickle missing and small diameter screwpost with worn threads, fair (2) £60,000-80,000

Offered with original named Order Book for the Order of the Red Banner of Labour, dated 17th February 1940, giving the date of award no. 83 as 1st January 1939, with a photograph of the recipient in later life, well-worn; and a Former Red Partisan’s Identity Booklet, 1930’s, this with a replacement period photograph with blind-embossed N.K.V.D. stamp, also heavily worn 275 276 277

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‡275 *Order of the Red Banner of Labour of Armenia, type 2, in silver, silver-gilt and enamels, impressed no. 57, of multi-part wired construction, screwback suspension, worn overall, with traces of original gilding, about very fine, boxed £25,000-30,000

‡276 *10th Anniversary of the Armenian Militia, 1930, Officer’s badge, in cast silver and red enamel, screwback suspension with sepa- rate backplate, enamel chipped in places, generally very fine, boxed £10,000-12,000

‡277 *10th Anniversary of the Armenian Division and of the Civil War, 1930, award badge, in embossed silver and red enamel, some restoration to enamel, screwpost threads damaged and lacking a screwplate, about very fine £10,000-12,000

‡278 *Armenia, Qanaqerges Builder’s Award, in parcel-gilt embossed silver and red enamel, small diameter screwback suspension, tip of staff slightly bent and enamel repaired in places, generally very fine £10,000-12,000

‡279 *Armenia, Physician’s Award, in silver, silver-gilt and enamels, of multi-part construction, small diameter screwback suspension, with separate engraved backplate bearing an Armenian inscription and dated 18/iv/1924, of good quality local workmanship, some losses to enamel but very fine to good very fine, cased £20,000-25,000

‡280 *Buryat Republic, Executive Committee, an early Member’s badge, impressed no. 258, in silvered bronze and red enamel, undu- lating flan and rays beneath enamel to simulate a waving flag, with screwback suspension and MON – ДВОР screwplate, 31mm, good very fine and rare £1,500-2,000 282

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281 *Order of the Red Banner of the RFSFR, type 2, engraved no. 362, variation without mintmark on reverse (not listed by McDaniel), moderate overall wear and without traces of gilding, very fine, with old patina £10,000-15,000

Awarded to SAVVA ALEXANDROVICH SAVELEV, Commander of 7th Battery of the Horse Artillery Brigade of the 6th Rifle Division for distinguished con- duct during the Battle of Little Karolininsgof, 6th January 1919. As noted by McDaniel, this `type 2’ badge should strictly be regarded as an offi- cial replacement for the original, which would have been a very early issue. The lot is offered with confirmation of the award from the Central Museum of the Armed Forces of the USSR (dated 1992, with an English translation) and related photocopies.

After the fall of the in November 1918 the Bolshevik Government planned invasions of the newly-independent Baltic States. The 6th Rifle Division formed part of the 15th Red Army, working through southern Latvia and northern Belorussia towards Dvinsk. Little Karolininsgof is located south-east of Dvinsk.

282 *, Gold Star Medal, type 2, no. 2213, with original suspension and screwplate, very fine £3,000-4,000

283 *Order of Lenin, type 4, no. 1547, variation 1, with MONДВОР mint mark, presumably a re-issue with platinum head of a ‘silver head’ type, red enamel chipped and cracked, generally very fine to good very fine £5,000-7,000

‡284 *Order of Kutuzov, Second Class, type 2, variation 2, with screwback suspension, in silver and enamels, engraved no. 3247, good very fine £10,000-£15,000 285 286

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‡285 *Order of Suvorov, Second Class, type 2, with screwback suspension, in gold, silver and red enamel, engraved no. 294, extremely fine, an early screwback award £10,000-£15,000

286 *Order of Glory, Second Class, type 1, no. 78, ‘border reverse’ type, with engraved serial number, minor surface scratches, very fine and rare £3,000-4,000

‡287 *Order of Glory, a Chevalier’s Trio, comprising First Class, in gold and enamels, impressed no. 932, Second Class, type 3, engraved no. 22246, and Third Class, type 2, engraved no. 403406, mounted for wearing, good fine to very fine (3) £6,000-8,000

Awarded to MASTER SERGEANT VASSILY GRIGORIEVICH TARANENKO; offered with details of citations and service between October 1944 and May 1945, in Poland and Czechoslovakia. The First Class Order of Glory was awarded for leading a charge against the enemy resulting in the capture of seven vehicles and a field gun with its crew.

288 Miscellaneous: Order of the Patriotic War, First Class, no. 173148, in gold, silver and enamels, and Second Class, 685878; other Orders (2), comprising Order of the Red Banner, no. 171425, lacking five-sided suspension, Order of the Red Star, no. 3085170, and other items (4), mostly very fine (8) £250-350 289

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‡289 *Albania, , Officer’s breast badge, gilt, with enamelled centre, 40.5mm, extremely fine £400-600

290 *Austria, Constantia et Fortitudine Medal, Charles VI issue (1711-40), oval gold medal, by Becker, 47.5mm X 41.5mm, original sus- pension loop removed, otherwise good very fine and very rare £2,500-3,000

‡291 *Austria, Honour Decoration for Merit of the Republic, Fourth Class neck badge, by Anton Reitterer, in silver-gilt and dark red enamel, 35mm, in case of issue, extremely fine £300-400

‡292 Belgium, Order of Leopold II, gold medal, in bronze-gilt, in box of issue, extremely fine; Military Cross, Leopold II issue, obverse centre lacking, fine; Queen Elizabeth Medal 1914-16, in case of issue, extremely fine; Belgian Life Saving Society medal, Leopold II issue, with Congo Free State title, in silver-gilt (reverse engraved Comte Charles d’Ursel), good very fine (4) £120-150

‡293 Benin, Order of the Black Star, Commander’s neck badge, by Arthus Bertrand, Béranger and Magdelaine of Paris, in silver and enam- els, 78mm (including wreath suspension) x 52mm, in case of issue, chipped, very fine; together with officer’s breast badge, in silver and enamels, 57mm (including wreath suspension) x 38mm, minor chips, better than very fine (2) £300-400

294 *Bolivia, Battle of Socabaya 1836, oval silver medal, dove with olive branch above legend DE LA PAZ AL PERU, rev., EN SOCABAYA A 7 DE FEBEREO DE 1836 within ropework border, the whole within palm and laurel wreath, 30 x 25mm, very fine and rare £200-300 295 (detail)

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304 ‡295 *China, Order of the Double Dragon, Type 2 (1902-1911), the lid only of a lacquer box for the insignia of the First Class, First Grade, with seal script characters at centre, considerable damage to lacquer, fair only but rare £200-300

‡296 *China, Order of the Double Dragon, Type 2, First Class, Third Grade breast star, in silver-gilt, with silver, gilt and light blue enam- elled centre, with central smooth coral, incorrect small smooth coral above and eight small pearls around the central border, 82mm, enamel chipped by upper coral, good very fine and rare £2,500-3,000

‡297 *China, Order of the Double-Dragon, Type 2, Second Class, First Grade breast star, in silver, with gilt and enamelled centre, with replaced central stones in green, 84mm, some enamel damage, very fine £800-1,200

‡298 *China, Order of the Double Dragon, Type 2, Second Class, Third Grade breast star, with uncertain hallmark on retaining pin and reverse of upper point, in silver, with silver, gilt and light blue enamelled centre, central engraved coral and small smooth coral above, 75.5mm, about extremely fine £1,200-1,500

‡299 *China, Order of the Double Dragon, Type 2, Third Class, First Grade neck badge, in silver, with silver, gilt and light blue enamelled centre, with incorrect central coral and small coral above, 78mm, minor chips near upper coral, good very fine £800-1,200

‡300 *China, Order of the Double Dragon, Type 2, Third Class, Second Grade neck badge, in silver, with silver and light blue enamelled centre, with central blue stone and small coral above, 80mm, in lacquer box of issue, with seal script characters on lid and with original neck riband, extremely fine £2,500-3,000

Awarded to the German Military Attaché in China on 18 April 1909. Offered with the original bestowal document and modern translations.

‡301 *China, Order of the Double Dragon, Type 2, Third Class, Third Grade neck badge, in silver, with silver, gilt and light blue enam- elled centre, with central blue stone but lacking the small coral above, 78mm, in lacquer box of issue (interior linings missing) with seal script characters on lid, also with original neck riband, good very fine £1,200-1,500

‡302 *China, Order of the Double Dragon, Type 2, Fourth Class, neck badge, in silver, with silver, gilt and light blue enamelled centre, with central blue stone and small coral above, 60mm, in lacquer box of issue, with seal script characters on lid, also with neck riband, extremely fine and very rare £2,000-3,000

‡303 *China, Republic, Department of Justice Honour Decoration, Second Class breast star, in silver-gilt and enamels, 59.5mm, in fit- ted wooden box of issue, extremely fine £600-800

304 *China, General Wu Peifu Merit Medal, in silver, gilt and enamels, photographic style portrait of Wu Peifu, rev., crossed flags, 44.5mm, portrait slightly off centre and with some enamel loss, very fine £400-600

‡305 Ethiopia, Order of the Star, Second Class set of insignia, comprising neck badge, 97mm (including suspension) x 75mm, and breast star, 75mm, both in silver-gilt, in case of issue, extremely fine (2) £250-300

‡306 France, Légion d’Honneur, Third Republic issue, Grand Cross breast star, in silver, 86mm, extremely fine, in Godet case £180-220

‡307 France, Légion d’Honneur, Third Republic issue, Commander’s neck badge, with eagle’s head hallmark, by Boulanger of Paris, in gold and enamels, 80mm (including wreath suspension) x 53mm, in case of issue, minor chips at centre, good very fine; together with Knight’s breast badge, by Arthus Bertrand, Béranger and Magdelaine of Paris, in silver, gilt and enamels 50mm (including wreath sus- pension) x 35.5mm, in case of issue, good very fine (2) £150-180

‡308 Germany, Anhalt, Order of Albert the Bear, Second Class, Knight’s breast badge, in silver, good very fine; Bavaria, Military , Second Class, with crown and sword, in silver, with enamelled centre, in Third Class case, extremely fine; West Germany, of the Republic, Commander’s neck badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, in case of issue, extremely fine (3) £180-220 309

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312 318 320 ‡309 *Germany, Hohenzollern, House Order, Honour Commander’s neck badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 46mm, extremely fine £300-400

310 Germany, Prussia, Order of the Black Eagle, breast star, unmarked, in silver, with gilt and enamelled centre, 85mm, of later man- ufacture, graffiti on reverse plate, good very fine £300-400

‡311 *Imperial Germany, mounted group of five, comprising: Prussia, , Civil Division, Fourth Class breast badge, in silver, with enamelled centre, Oldenburg, Order of Peter Friedrich Ludwig, Military Division, Third Class Honour Cross, in blackened medal, Empire, Franco-Prussian War 1870-71, Combatant issue, 2 clasps, Metz, Paris, China 1900, Non-Combatant issue, Centenary Medal 1897, generally good very fine (5) £250-300

‡312 *Germany, Weimar Republic, Order of the German Red Cross (1922-34), First Class neck cross, by Godet of Berlin, in bronze- gilt and enamels, 47mm, in case of issue, extremely fine £250-300

313 Germany, miscellaneous Third Reich Badges (12): Anti-Partisan War Badge, late war issue, in silvered metal, very fine; Army Flak War Badge, late issue, in zinc; Naval U-Boat War Badge, by Friedrich Orth, in silvered metal; Naval Destroyer War Badge, by Josef Feix, in silvered metal; Naval Minesweepers, Sub-Chasers and Escort Vessels War Badge, by Otto Placzec, in silvered metal; Naval Second Pattern E-Boat War Badge, in gilt and silvered metal; Naval High Seas War Badge, by Juncker, in gilt and silvered metal; Flak War Badge, by W H, in zinc; Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge, late war issue, in silvered and blackened metal; S..A. Military Sports badge, 3rd Class, by D. Obersten, in bronzed metal, awarded to Werner Schneider, 20 Jan 1938, with award booklet; Tag Der Arbeit 1935 sil- vered badge and SA Sports Group badge 1938, in aluminium, many very fine (12) £1,000-1,200

‡314 Italy, Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight’s breast badge, by V. Mayer’s Söhne of Vienna, in gold and enamels, 32mm, in case of issue, extremely fine £120-150

‡315 Italy, Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight’s breast badge, by Cravanzola of Rome, in gold and enamels, 33.5mm, in case of issue, green enamel slightly chipped, very fine; Austria, Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, silver medal; Czechoslovakia, 1939, in case of issue; France, Franco-America, St. Mihiel commemorative 1918 and Great Britain, Society of St. George, badge by Spencer, hallmarked Birmingham 1908, in silver and enamels, very fine or better (5) £150-200

‡316 Italy Order of the Crown, Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, in gold and enamels, 50mm, and breast star, by Mussy Padre e Figli of Turin, in silver, with gold and enamel centre and gilt and enamelled eagle, 86.8mm, in Cravanzola case, extremely fine, with sash (2) £350-400

‡317 Italy, Order of the Crown, Commander’s neck badge, in gold and enamels, 45.2mm, in unofficial Vict & Buranzo case, extremely fine, with related miniature, and lapel fittings (2) £150-200

318 *Italy, Two Sicilies, Royal Order of Francis I, Officer’s breast badge, in gold and enamels, 56mm (including crown suspension) x 40mm, central obverse enamel restored, good very fine £800-1,200

‡319 Italy, Two Sicilies, Order of St. Januarius, Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 50mm, and breast star, in silver-gilt, with enamelled centre, 76.8mm, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash (2) £500-700

‡320 *Italy, Tuscany, Order of Merit, Knight’s breast badge, in silver and enamels, 37.3mm, in Cravanzola case for a Knight’s badge of the Order of the Crown, extremely fine £250-300 326

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328 (reduced) 329 321 *Japan, Order of the Rising Sun, Second Class set of insignia, comprising neck badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 88mm (including paulownia suspension) x 56mm, and breast star, in silver with gilt and enamelled centre, 90mm, in lacquer case of issue with red cords, good extremely fine (2) £1,500-1,800

‡322 Japan, Order of the Rising Sun, Fourth Class breast badge, in silver, gilt and enamels 67mm (including suspension) x 38mm and Order of the Sacred Treasure, Eighth Class breast badge, in silver, 31mm, both in original Osaka Mint paper wrappers, with an addi- tional Osaka mint paper wrapper for the (Fourth Class), virtually as issued (2) £300-350

323 Japan, Order of the Rising Sun, Fifth Class breast badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 65.5mm (including paulownia suspension) x 46mm, in lacquer case of issue with red cords, good extremely fine, with related lapel fitting £400-500

324 Japan, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth class breast badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 44mm, in lacquer case of issue, with pur- ple cords, one red enamelled bead chipped, good very fine, with related lapel fitting £300-400

325 Japan, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth class breast badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 44mm, in lacquer case of issue, one red enamelled bead chipped, good very fine, with related lapel fitting £250-300

326 *Japan, Treaty of Versailles 1919, gold medal, by I. Sato and J. Jida, Allied flags within wreath, rev., Peace before the palace of Versailles, 25.8mm, 13.5g, with integral loop for suspension, very fine and very rare in gold £500-800

‡327 *Japan, Great East Asia War Medal 1944, 23.1mm, suspension broken, otherwise extremely fine and very rare £600-800

328 *Malaysia, Johore, Order of the Crown, Knight’s breast badge, by J.W. Benson Ltd., in silver-gilt and enamels, 73mm (including crown suspension) x 57mm, in case of issue, extremely fine £500-700

329 *Manchukuo, Order of the Illustrious Dragon, sash badge, in silver, gilt and enamels, the centre with 28 red pastes around, 117mm (including suspension) x 75mm, three of the red pastes replaced and another lacking, very fine and very rare [only awarded on 33 occa- sions] £3,000-4,000

Ex Professor Gustav Tammann collection, UBS 80, 4-5 November 2008, lot 635, and formerly ex Robert McNamara collection.

‡330 Manchukuo, Order of the Auspicious Clouds, Sixth Class breast badge, in silver and enamels, 79mm (including suspension) x 48mm, minor central chip, about extremely fine £140-160

‡331 Manchukuo, K’ang Teh Enthronement Medal, 1934, in silver, with gilt orchid blossom, with original riband, about extremely fine £140-160

‡332 Manchukuo, Imperial Visit to Japan Commemorative, 1935, commemorative medal, in oxidised silver, 41 x 30mm, in damaged case of issue, extremely fine; National Foundation 1933, in black lacquered bronze, with two silvered characters on obverse, 30.5mm, in lacquered case of issue, extremely fine; Japan, China Incident War Medal 1937, in light bronze, 30mm, in slightly damaged case of issue, extremely fine (3) £120-150

‡333 Manchukuo, Order of the Pillars of State, breast badge, in silver, with enamelled centre, 34mm, lacking class-denoting bars, extremely fine £70-100 338

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335 (reduced) 340 (copy) 334 *Montenegro, Order of Danilo I, pre-Great War issue, Cross of Danilo I, in silver and enamels, 47mm x 37.5mm, in Chancellerie de l’Ordre Danilo case of issue, extremely fine £350-450

‡335 *, Order of Orange-Nassau, Grand Cross set of insignia, by Casa de Condecoraçoes, Lisbon, comprising sash badge, in silver, gilt and enamels, 71.5mm (including suspension) x 45.8mm, and breast star, in silver, with gilt and enamel centre, 79mm, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash (2) £400-500

336 *Persia, Order of the Lion and the Sun, Civil Division, diamond-set Grand Cross breast star, of European (probably French) manu- facture, in gold and silver, with enamelled central lion and sun motif, the three circles around and rays all set with diamonds of varying sizes, eight angles between the rays each set with five emeralds; the reverse centre engraved in serif capitals Sir Alfred Newton. Bart. 1900, 96.4mm, with detachable centre, extremely fine and very rare £7,000-9,000

SIR ALFRED NEWTON was born at Hull in 1849. At the age of 17 he became a yeast merchant with H. Love and Co. at Burton-upon-Trent, and later extended the business to London. He subsequently joined his brother in the steamship business. He became prominent in the Mendel Group, a syndicate of financiers which mainly invested in the retail sector. He was elected Sheriff of the City of London in 1888. In 1889 he purchased Harrods and became its Chairman. Three years later, in 1892, he became Chairman of the newly-founded store D.H. Evans.

He was elected Lord Mayor of London in 1899 and during his tenure he raised the City Imperial Volunteer Regiment for which he was awarded a Baronetcy. In 1900 he unsuccessfully contested the parliamentary seat of West Southwark as a Conservative Unionist. He died on 20 June 1921 in a motor accident outside Harrods while on the way to a board meeting.

‡337 Peru, Order of the Sun, Grand Cross set of insignia, by Lemaître of Paris, comprising sash badge, 90.5mm (including suspension) x 56.5mm, and breast star, 80mm, both in silver-gilt and enamels, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash (2) £250-300

338 *A Polish Ecclesiastical Badge, 19th century, in silver-gilt, with applied white eagle enamelled on copper, apparently unmarked, 67.2mm x 58.7mm, with integral suspension loop, considerable enamel loss, fine to very fine £400-600

339 *Copy: Poland, Order of the White Eagle, an old copy of the type 1 badge, in silver, gilt and enamels, the suspension ring crown, tips of cross and angles set with crystals of various sizes, 88.2mm x 83.7mm, with neck riband, extremely fine, sold as a copy £800-1,000

340 *Copy: Polish Order of the White Eagle, a copy neck badge in bronze, partially gilt and partially silvered, and enamels, unmarked, of multi-part construction, maximum width 64.4mm, with riband carrier and short length of riband, very fine, sold as a copy £200-300 350

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346 ‡341 *Portugal, Order of the Tower and Sword, Type 2 (1832-1910), Grand Cross collar and badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, the collar chain of forty-eight alternating towers, wreaths with sword motifs and harp-shaped links, with central circular gilt link carrying the collar badge, 52mm (including suspension) x 42mm, in later fitted case, collar good very fine, badge rather chipped, about very fine (lot) £1,200-1,500

342 Romania, Bene Merenti Medal for Arts and Sciences, type 2 with Royal title, First Class, in silver-gilt, 30.5mm, very fine £80-120

‡343 *Spain, Order of the Golden Fleece, neck badge, in silver-gilt, enamels and crystal, 94mm (including firestone and suspension) x 60mm, extremely fine £600-800

‡344 Spain, Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross set of insignia, by Cejalvo of Madrid, comprising sash badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 64mm (including suspension) x 47mm, and breast star, in silver-gilt and enamels, 80mm, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash £300-350

‡345 Spain, Order of St Hermenegildo, breast star, in silver, gilt and enamels, the limbs of the cross with double leaf design, 81mm; together with Order of Maria Christina, breast star, in silver and gilt, 58.5mm, good very fine or better (2) £150-180

‡346 *Sweden, Order of Vasa, Grand Cross set of insignia, by H.C. Carlman of Stockholm, comprising sash badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 82.5mm (including suspension) x 54.5mm, and breast star, in silver, 75mm, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash (2) £500-700

347 , Order of the Crown, type 2, Grand Cross (Special Grade) of insignia, comprising sash badge, the reverse of the crown with Thai marks, in silver, silver-gilt and enamels, the silver centre jewel-cut, 95mm (including crown suspension) x 60mm, and breast star, the reverse of the retaining pin similarly marked, in silver, silver-gilt and enamels, the centre diamond-set, 91mm, of recent manufac- ture, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash (2) £600-800

348 Thailand, Order of the Crown, type 2, Second Class sets of insignia (2), each comprising neck badge, 85mm (including crown sus- pension) x 55mm, and breast star, 82mm, and Fifth Class lady’s badge, 54mm (including crown suspension) x 31mm, all with Thai marks, extremely fine (5) £180-220

349 Thailand, Order of the Crown, type 2, Second Class sets of insignia (2), each comprising neck badge, 85mm (including crown sus- pension) x 55mm, and breast star, 82mm, and Fifth Class lady’s badge, 54mm (including crown suspension) x 31mm, all with Thai marks, one Second Class set only very fine, others extremely fine (5) £150-200

‡350 *Thailand, Order of the White Elephant, type 2, Grand Cross set of insignia, by Arbhon Sbhakara of Bangkok, comprising sash badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 121mm (including suspension) x 45mm, and breast star, in silver, gilt and enamels, 69mm, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash (2) £400-600 354

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352 Thailand, Military Order of Rama, Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, in silver-gilt and enamels, 66mm x 49mm, and breast star, in silver, silver-gilt and enamels, 84mm x 75mm, of recent manufacture, in case of issue, extremely fine, with sash, rare (2) £1,400-1,600

353 *Thailand, Great War Victory Medal, in bronze, the official general issue of fine style, with ear of Naraibanluechai (Thai God of War) exposed, 36mm, a few scuffs, better than very fine and rare £700-900

‡354 *Turkey, Order of the Medjidjie, Second Class breast star, with Turkish marks on reverse, in silver, with gold and enamelled centre, 71mm, silver stained in places, good very fine £350-400

‡355 *Turkey, Order of the Medjidjie, Third Class neck badge, unmarked, in silver, with gold and enamelled centre, 52.5mm, extremely fine £350-400

‡356 Vatican, Order of St Sylvester, Commander’s neck badge, by Tafani of Rome, in silver-gilt and enamels, 50mm, in case of issue, with arms of Pius X on the lid, chipped, very fine £150-180

357 *Dress Miniature: Austria, Order of Franz Joseph, collar and badge, by AK (A.E. Köchert?) of Vienna, in 18 carat gold and enamels, the twelve-link collar with alternate FJ motifs in red enamel and gold crowns on a white enamelled background, with an additional chain and clasp suspension either side; and gold and enamelled badge, 31mm (including crown suspension) x 18mm, extremely fine £800-1,200

358 *Dress Miniature: Germany, Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, Order of St. Joachim, badge in gold and enamels, 24mm (including helmet suspension) x 16.5mm, one limb of cross chipped, very fine and rare £150-200

359 Dress Miniature: , Order of Malta, badge, suspension ring with uncertain marks, in gold and white enamel, with triple leaf sus- pension, 19mm (including suspension) x 14.5mm; together with a reduced-size badge, in gold and white enamel, with knotted scarf sus- pension, 33.5mm (including suspension) x 24mm, enamel on second pitted in places, very fine (2) £250-300

360 Dress Miniatures: A Portuguese Mounted Group of Four: Order of St James of the Sword, in gold and enamels, Order of Avis, in gold and enamels, Good Conduct, Luis I issue, in silver, Portuguese Geographical Society, in silver gilt, mounted on quadruple gold chain, good very fine (lot) £140-160

361 Dress Miniatures: Mounted Group of Six: GERMANY, Franco Prussian War 1870-71, non-combatant issue, William I centenary 1897, unofficial War Merit Medal; SWEDEN, Order of the Polar Star; NORWAY, Order of Olav, Type 1; BELGIUM, Order of Leopold, all in silver, gilt and enamels, mounted on a triple gilt Godet chain, very fine or better (6) £120-150

362 Dress Miniatures (9): GERMANY, MECKLENBURG-STRELITZ, Order of the Wendian Crown, breast star, in silvered metal, with enamelled cen- tre; PRUSSIA, Order of the Red Eagle, in silver-gilt and enamels, with enamelled riband; ICELAND, Order of the Falcon, type 1 (1921-44), in silver-gilt and enamels; JAPAN, Order of the Sacred Treasure, in gilt metal, with enamelled centre; SERBIA, Milosh Obilich Gold Medal, in silver-gilt; SPAIN, Order of St. Ferdinand, in gilt and enamels; and ephemeral or unofficial medals (3), fourth lacking retaining pin, gen- erally very fine (lot) £250-300

363 *Dress Miniatures (11): FRANCE, Légion d’Honneur, Third Republic, in gold and enamels; Italian , 1859; Palmes Académiques, in silver and purple enamel; Order of Agricultural Merit, in silver, gilt and enamels; TUNISIA, Order of Nichan Iftikhar, in sil- ver and enamels; RUSSIA, Order of St. Stanislaus, in gold and enamels; PERSIA, Order of the Lion and Sun, in silver and green enamel, with gold and enamelled centre; ITALY, Order of the Crown, in gold and enamels; TURKEY, Order of the Medjidjie, in silver, with silver, gold and red enamelled centre; RUSSIA, Order of St Anne, in gold and enamels; ITALY, Order of Ss Maurice and Lazarus, in gold and enamels, mounted on a triple gold chain, with two gold pins for suspension, very fine or better (lot) £700-1,000

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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. 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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. 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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. 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