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e Military Sale OrderS, decOratiOnS, MedaLS and MiLitaria

Wednesday 19th November 2014

LONDON – STRAND

e Military Sale OrderS, decOratiOnS, MedaLS and MiLitaria

Wednesday 19th November 2014, 10.30am Specialists David Kirk david@baldwin.co.uk Viewing 399 Strand, London WC2R 0LX Monday 17th November 2014 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

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ORDERS & DECORATIONS

1 THE BARONET’S BADGE, United Kingdom type, in silver gilt and enamels, lower reverse marked ‘Silver’, with triangular suspension for wear, 36mm x 68mm (including suspension). Just a touch of light wear to gilding at joining of suspension, otherwise nearly extremely fine. £600-800

2 KNIGHT BACHELOR’S BADGE, second type, in silver gilt and enamels, 47mm x 63mm, reverse bearing hallmarks for London dated 1966. A little reverse wear to pin and clasp, pin very slightly bent, otherwise good very fine, obverse with bright and clean enamels. £250-300

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AWARDS FOR GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

3 4 3 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, GVR, in silver-gilt and enamels, unnamed as issued, top bar with reverse pin for wear. Good clear enamels, slight movement to central cipher both sides, nearly extremely fine, toned. £600-800 4 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, GVIR, GRI type, in silver-gilt and enamels, reverse of lower suspension bar engraved (1942), unnamed as issued, top bar with reverse pin for wear. Extremely fine, lightly toned. £700-900

5 A Very Scarce WWI ‘Territorial’ ARRC Group of 4 awarded to Sister Ellen Louisa Earle, 5th Southern General Hospital (Portsmouth), Territorial Force Nursing Service (TFNS), comprising: Royal Red Cross, Associate’s 2nd Class breast badge, GVR, in silver and enamels, British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Sister E. L. Earle.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (Sister E. L. Earle . T.F.N.S.); the first unnamed as issued, remainder officially impressed, medals court mounted for display. Good very fine, toned, a rare combination of awards. (4) £700-900 ARRC London Gazette 24.10.1917 – ‘in recognition of valuable service in connection with the War’ Sold with copy MIC, London Gazette award mention, and similar mention in the British Journal of Nursing.

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6 A WW2 ‘Salerno Landings’ DSC Group of 5 awarded to Gunner Martin Kenneth Hunt, Royal Navy, for ‘courage and outstanding skill’ aboard HMS Mauritius in September 1943, comprising: Distinguished Service Cross, GRI, reverse engraved ‘1944’ with London hallmarks for 1945 with Garrard & Co. original box of issue, 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star with clasp ‘Burma’, Italy Star, War Medal, 1939-1945; the first loose with reverse pin for wear, remaining medals swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, and riband bar. Extremely fine, toned. (5) £2000-2500 DSC London Gazette 23.05.1944 – ‘for courage and outstanding skill and devotion to duty shown in HMS Mauritius in operations which led to successful landings at Salerno in September 1943.’

Acting Gunner Martin Kenneth Hunt was born 16 June 1913, in Maidstone, Kent. He appears as a Gunner in the Navy Lists dated 1940 (Chatham) and served in WW2 aboard HMS Mauritius, and served with great distinction aboard this vessel during the Salerno landings 9 September 1943. Having started the war whilst undergoing a re-fit at Singapore, she was posted to the Mediterranean Fleet. This ship played a central role in providing bombardment and support at the height of the Salerno landings, and it was during this action, presumably due to his role firing one of its guns, that Gunner Martin Kenneth Hunt was awarded the DSC. This vessel also assisted in a similar way during the Anzio landings, as well as providing cover during D-Day at her position off Sword Beach with ‘Force D’. HMS Mauritius also sank the Sperrbrecher 157 14-15 August alongside a small group of destroyers, and during the Battle of Audierne Bay she sank five Vorpostenboote 22-23 August. After this she returned to the Home Fleet.

He later served as a Temporary Lieutenant (Special Branch) serving with the Cadet Corps as late as 1955, and other genealogical research shows that he died in January 1994, at the age of 80, at Swale, Kent.

Sold with copied research, London Gazette DSC mention, useful research, seven photographs of the recipient and places he visited whilst serving, a vintage ‘John Player Special’ cigarette box, and original DSC notification document.

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7 A Great War MBE and MC Group of 5 awarded to Colonel Philip Edward Harding, 1st / 16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen’s Westminster Rifles), London Regiment, wounded in action in December 1914, he later served in various administrative roles at Staff Headquarters, comprising: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member’s MBE Breast Badge, Civil Division, in silver, bearing hallmarks for London dated 1919, Military Cross, GRI, 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug.-22nd Nov.1914’ (Lieut. P. E. Harding. 16/Lond: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920, the latter with bronze MID spray of oak leaves (Col. P. E. Harding.); the first two unnamed as issued, trio officially impressed, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, framed in leather-lined and glazed wood display case, with miniatures below. Extremely fine, toned. (6) £1500-2000 MID London Gazette 01.01.1916 and 11.12.1917 MC London Gazette 14.01.1916 MBE London Gazette 03.06.1919 Philip Edward Harding was born c.1876 in Frome, Somerset, and worked prior to WWI as a Chartered Accountant as shown on the 1911 Census. He served in WWI with the 1st/16th Londons, taking part in the early fighting with the British Expeditionary Force in 1914, being wounded in December that year. He was awarded the Military Cross 14 January 1916 whilst a Lieutenant (temp. Captain), and by 18 November 1916 was promoted to Lieutenant (Acting Colonel) whilst commanding a Battalion, showing that he was given the responsibility of command very quickly, perhaps owing to his seniority at the age of 40. In July 1917 he was seconded to the position of Deputy Assistant Director of Labour with the Head Quarters of Administration Services and Departments, most likely given his years of experience as a Chartered Accountant. In 1918 he was again seconded as Assistant Contractor of Salvage. He was awarded the OBE in July 1919, and appears to have returned to work as an accountant with the firm ‘James Edwards & Co.’. Sold with copy MIC and London Gazette mentions, which show his contact address as 28 Badge Row, Cannon Street, EC4, London’. Worthy of further research.

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8 A Fascinating WWI & WW2 ‘Fighting’ MC Group of 5 awarded to Captain Robert Foden-Petchler, Home Guard, late 201st Company, Royal Engineers. He blew a key 84 foot two-lane steel bridge across the canal at Ham on the morning of 23 March 1918, detonating his set charges at the very last moment as part of a tactical fighting retreat in the face of the German Spring Offensive. Having held out for some time whilst exchanging gunfire with the advancing German Infantry, ironically, he was in fact awarded the MC at a later date for this time having constructed a small foot bridge under bombing and machine gun at Avelghem 7 November 1918, comprising: Military Cross, GVR, British War and Victory Medals, 1914-19 (Lieut. R. Foden-Petchler), Defence & War Medals, 1939-45; the second and third officially impressed, remainder unnamed as issued, medals mounted on board for display. VM slightly corroded in places, otherwise generally very fine, lightly toned. (5) £1000-1200 MC London Gazette 04.10.1919 – “On the night of the 7/8th November 1918 at Avelghem, he reconnoitred and constructed a footbridge across Den Rijtgracht under bombing and heavy machine gun fire. It was due to his enterprise and courage that an advance across stream was made. He has on previous occasions shown great courage under difficult circumstances.”

(Presumably the second part of the citation refers to the first rather more remarkable event of the two.)

Captain Robert Foden-Petschler was born in Manchester in 1893, his grandfather was a German emigrant. In WWI he enlisted as a Sapper in the Royal Engineers in July 1915, after an unsuccessful bid to join the Royal Naval Air Service. After some initial training in Esher, he was swiftly promoted to Corporal, and in a bid to find active service he applied for a commission in October 1916, gaining his first commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers and at last being sent to France in 1917.

He was posted to the 201st Field Company, Royal Engineers, which was part of the 30th Division, fighting in the Ypres Salient. Initially his Company was involved in fortifying the Somme area in building redoubts, machine gun emplacements, dugouts and trench systems.

It was however in next year that he played his part in some important fighting in response to the German Spring Offensives in late March, 1918. As recorded in impressive detail in an extract from his memoirs titled ‘In Retreat’ (as published in ‘Stand To!’ The Journal of the Western Front Association, Edition 91), the days 21 to 29 March 1918 were highly eventful, and Lieutenant Foden-Petschler and his Company fought a tactical retreat; often fighting almost as infantry in setting up machine-guns and sniping, against the advancing German forces. It was at the small town of Ham, located on the main road between St. Quentin and Noyon, where he was placed in charge of blowing the bridge, should it fall into enemy hands: “I began to fear that the Germans would pass on the flanks and encircle the town; I had only three men with me and I posted them as sentries to the best advantage where they could see all around as far as the mist allowed… The position was now desperate…The machine gun fire was now intense…In the distance I saw an officer leading a platoon and when he reached me he said he was the last of the infantry. His commanding officer had ordered the bridge to be blown…then I heard a tremendous burst of cheering, it was the Germans entering the town. Bullets were now flattening themselves on the walls and road near me. Presently through the mist I saw movement and then it was unmistakable – a small party of Germans were running for the bridge. I waited until they had just set foot on the bridge and then pushed down the handle of my exploder for all I was worth. Up went the bridge with a terrific crash…”

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9 A Great War ‘Gallipoli Interest’ MC and TD Group of 5 awarded to Quartermaster and Honorary Captain Charles Frederick Fraser, 87th (West Lancashire) Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, late Liverpool Scottish, having been present in support of the first Gallipoli landings with the 29th Division, he was later awarded the MC in connection with services performed at Marcoing, France, as part of the Battle of Cambrai in 1917, comprising: Military Cross, GRI (Capt. C. F. Fraser. 29th Division Marcoing. 1917.) with case of issue, 1914-15 Star (Q. M. & Lieut. C. F. Fraser. R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Q.M. & Capt. C. F. Fraser.), Territorial Decoration, GVR (Capt. C. F. Fraser. 1919) bearing reverse hallmarks for London dated 1919, with original ‘Garrard & Co’ case of issue; first and last engraved with reverse pins for wear, trio officially impressed, medals loose, with original set of miniatures.

A few little scuffs to BWM, otherwise extremely fine, toned. (6) £800-1000 MC London Gazette 03.06.1918 Charles Frederick Fraser was born in 1872 in Leeds, Yorkshire, the son of Charles John Fraser, a Sergeant Major in the Royal Engineers of Scottish decent. Prior to the Great War he worked as a Bank Manager, living at Bank House, 2 Victoria Road, The Brook, Liverpool.

He served in the Great War as a Quarter Master & Lieutenant with the 87th (West Lancashire) Field Ambulance, RAMC, part of the ‘Incomparable’ 29th Division. He served during the Gallipoli Campaign, and on the day of landings, 25 April 1915, Lieutenant Fraser remained aboard the SS Southland under Lt Col O’Hagan, with Major A P Hope-Simpson and Lieutenant Ryan, and in the initial days this vessel served as the primary casualty clearing station for the Gallipoli landings. The Liverpool Courier noted that Colonel O’Hagan (and presumably Lt C F Fraser also) began operating at 8.15am on Tuesday the 27th, and worked without cessation until 1.15pm on Friday 30 April continuously treating the worst of the casualties. On 6 May Colonel O’Hagan and his team were landed at Gully Beach where the HQ of the 87th Field Ambulance was established. The 87th Field Ambulance served with distinction throughout Gallipoli, but suffered heavy casualties, including amongst its officers Colonel O’Hagan (dysentery), Captain Clarke (gsw), Colonel Lindsay (slight wound & exhaustion).

After the evacuation from Gallipoli, he continued to serve in France and Flanders, and was awarded the Military Cross in connection with his actions at Marcoing, part of the Battle of Arras, in 1917, ultimately reaching the rank of Quartermaster and Honorary Captain. He appears to have transferred to the Army Reserve in 1923, and retired from military service in 1927. Sold with 8 original pictures and postcards inside a brown canvas wallet, including three on horseback in Gallipoli, with one clearly showing the recipient in the uniform of the Liverpool Scottish, this believed to be pre-war, and one of his son, Kenneth. An interesting group, sold with a quantity of useful research.

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10 A Boer War and Great War MC Group of 4 awarded to Major Charles Stewart Hastings Snow, South African Service Corps Motor Transport, comprising: Military Cross, GRI, in case of issue, King’s South Africa Medal, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, 1914-15 Star (Capt. C. S. H. Snow. S.A.S.C.), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (Mjr C. S. H. Snow.); the first unnamed as issued, latter three officially impressed, medals loose, QSA and BWM absent. About extremely fine, dark old tone. £800-1000 MC London Gazette 17.04.1917 – ‘ For conspicuous devotion to duty and the able manner in which he controlled the Supply Column. He maintained his command in a high state of efficiency, in spite of the most trying conditions, and it is largely due to his personal zeal and energy that the forces were kept continually supplied.’

Major Charles Stewart Hastings Snow was born 21 August 1883 at Palmerston North, New Zealand, the son on Ernest Hastings Snow and Charlotte Elizabeth Wiber. He served in the Second Boer War with the South African Light Horse, at the rank of Armourer’s Sergeant, and also later during the Great War. During WWI he served as Captain in the South African Service Corps Motor Transport, earning the Military Cross. Late in the war he married Ethel Darlington Jooste-Willis 21 February 1918, at Johannesburg, where he settled. He died in the same city 21 September 1958, at the age of 75, having spent some of his life as an inventor of sorts, applying for a number of mechanical patents. Sold with copy roll and London Gazette mentions.

11 A Pleasing WW2 Military Cross Group of 4 attributed to Lieutenant George Eurwedd Jenkins, 7th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers, issued for ‘indominable courage’ in leading an attack on a machine-gun position at Fresnay Village 11 August 1944, where he was also severely wounded in action, comprising: Military Cross, GRI (1944) in original Royal Mint box of issue with miniature, France and Germany Star, 1939-1945, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, 1939-1945; the first engraved, remainder unnamed as issued, medals loose. First as struck, remainder extremely fine, toned. (4) £800-1200 MC London Gazette 21.12.1944 The official recommendation for this award reads as follows: “On 11 Aug 44 the Bn attacked Fresnay village. Lieut Henkins was commanding the right forward Pl which was to move through some fields on the right edge of the village. As soon as the Pl emerged into the open it came under intense MG fire from Hill 182, a feature on the right flank. A number of men were hit, and the pl appeared to be pinned to the ground. None the less Lieut Jenkins remained quite unshaken in his determination to reach the village. Accompanied by a NCO and one Fus he worked his way forward in order to find a defiladed approach. He eventually found a fire position for Bren gun and 2” mortar, and then by indominable courage and personal example succeeded in getting his pl into the village after suffering only moderate casualties. A whole company was later completely held up in this area, and Hill 182 was only eventually cleared on the next day by a Sqn of tanks and flame throwers. During the later stages of the operation Lieut Jenkins was severely wounded in the leg. Evacuation of casualties was at that time impossible. Lieut Jenkins remained in the village for some hours and during this period his courage and cheerfulness were an example to all. Later he assisted in organising a temporary RAP in the village with the stretcher bearers available, where the wounded were collected and looked after until evacuation was possible. Throughout, Lieut Jenkins showed determination of the highest order, and his infectious enthusiasm, even after being severely wounded, had a most inspiring effect on all.”

Sold with original framed portrait of the recipient, cap badge, small silver prize medal and three other pieces of related ephemera.

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12 An Impressive Great War MC Group of 3 awarded to Second Lieutenant Philip Robert Barnes, West Riding Regiment, late 18th (2nd Bradford Pals) Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, awarded the MC for leading a trench raid near Rheims, where some 8 machine guns and forty prisoners were captured despite his own wounds, comprising: Military Cross, GRI (P. R. Barnes. 22nd July 1918), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2. Lieut. P. R. Barnes.); the first engraved, pair officially impressed, medals mounted on card for display, the first with reverse pin for wear. Extremely fine, dark old cabinet tone. (3) £1200-1500 ex Bonhams auction, 7 October 2009, lot 91 MC London Gazette 07.11.1918. – ‘For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. He made a dangerous personal reconnaissance of an enemy strong point, and having obtained reinforcements, he led his men on with great dash, and captured the post and eight machine guns and forty prisoners. His fine example of courage and leadership were largely responsible for this success.’

Philip Robert Barnes was born 15 May 1895, and lived at Stanningley, near Leeds, Yorkshire. He enlisted to serve with the 18th (2nd Bradford Pals) Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, 21 June 1916, having worked as a Coil Manufacter, and served with them for 8 months in France and Flanders. He applied for an Emergency Commission in the West Riding Regiment in July 1917, being taken on as an Officer Cadet in Berkhampsted by August of that year, later returning to France. It was in action near Rheims that he was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in a successful trench raid, taking some 40 prisoners and 8 machine-guns in the process, despite receiving a bullet wound to the chest.

13 MILITARY CROSS, GVR, unnamed as issued in original box of issue, with reverse pin for wear. Practically as struck, toned. £400-500

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14 MILITARY CROSS, GVIR, 1st type (1945), officially engraved, in original case of issue. Very fine, lightly toned and gently polished. £500-700

15 DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, VR 1st type obverse (Corpl Wm Barker. 46th Regt); officially impressed. Old cabinet tone, light surface marks, suspension just a touch loose, otherwise very fine. £1000-1200 1172 Corporal William Barker was born c.1816 in Great Mallingham, near Swaffham, Norfolk, and he attested for service with the 46th Foot at Swaffham 30 January 1839, having previously worked as a Labourer. He served in the 46th Foot during the Crimean War, and it was here that he was recommended for a new gallantry decoration - the DCM, 15 January 1855. The DCM roll also appears to show that he was invalided during this period, showing possible wound or injury. His attestation papers state ‘awarded a medal and Gratuity of £10 for Distinguished Conduct in the Field, per authority dated War Office, 7 May 1853.’ He was discharged from further service 25 May 1857, at the age of 41. Worthy of further research, sold with copy roll mentions and discharge papers.

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16 A Rare and Pleasing Second Boer War and ‘Nyasaland’ Interest DCM Group of 6 awarded to Sergeant John Richard Allan, of No. 1 Troop (Rifle Squadron), 1st Battalion, South African Rifles, late 46th (Belfast) Company, 13th Imperial Yeomanry, with superb original handwritten pocket diaries for 1916 and 1917, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (2 Sjt. J. R. Allan. 1/ S.A.Rif:), Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (9467 Pte J. R. Allan, 46th Coy 13th Imp: Yeo:), King’s South Africa Medal, 1900-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (9467 Pte J. R. Allan. Imp: Yeo:), 1914-15 Star (Pte J. R. Allan 1st S.A. Rfls.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Sjt J. R. Allan. 1st S.A.R.); medals officially impressed, group loose.

Group toned, lightly polished, occasional marks and edge bumps to KSA, otherwise very fine. (6) £2500-3000 DCM London Gazette 01.05.1918 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack on a strong enemy position one of the advancing platoons was heavily counter-attacked by the enemy. With great courage and initiative he fired his Lewis gun in the open, under heavy machine-gun fire, and succeeded in holding up the enemy’s counter-attack. His gallant action was of the greatest value, and saved many casualties.’

Sergeant John Richard Allan was born c.1880 and lived in Belfast, South Africa. He served in the Second Boer War, and latterly also served in the Great War as one of the original NCOs of the newly formed South African Rifles (his service number is shown as ‘2’ on his DCM). He was present as part of Brigadier General Edward Northey’s Nyasaland-Rhodesia Field Force, which fought again German and Askari forces in Nyasaland and into German East Africa, including at the action at Malangali, where the 1st SAR were part of Hawthorn’s flanking column.

Sold with two small but very carefully written pocket diaries for 1916 and 1917, giving a scarce written account of the day to day living of soldiers in this fascinating ‘bush war’. The diaries are concise but full of detail, including casualties numbers, names and other useful operation details. His July entries for Malangali mention: JULY 1916 24 MON – Moved out at 5 am & came into action about mid-day. Severe fighting till dark. No 1 Troop “Copped Out” Lynn & Beeston killed, Rigbie, Harrower, Hannah, Smith & Vial wounded.

25 TUES – This morning found Huns had abandoned position. Left 4.1 Howitzer behind. We captured a machine gun yesterday. We marched into enemy position about 9.00am.

26 WED – Funeral of the killed this morning. German casualties heavy as lot of dead have been found in bush. Some of our wounded have been sent back. A large mail arrived. Enemy casualties said to be 110 killed. Ours about 70 killed & wounded.

Also sold with original paperwork, including Union of South Africa ‘Department of Defence’ letter with citation – addressed to J R Allan Esq, Marshall’s Hotel, Brakpan, 1914-15 Star transmission slip for ‘services in Nyasaland’, 5-page ‘Nyasaland Field Force Intelligence Notes’ dated 12th April 1916, and discharge certificate, showing his WWI attestation at Pretoria 5 August 1915 at the age of 35 for service in ‘Central and East Africa’, and eventual discharge 24 January 1918 at Potchefstroom. This, one of only 8 DCMS awarded to this 1st S.A.R – the precise date and location of his award at present unconfirmed.

For the WW2 medals to P R Allan, believed to be a relation see lot 324

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17 A WWI & WW2 DCM and Croix De Guerre Group of 7 awarded to Major William Reid, 4th Scottish Border Battalion, Homeguard, late 1st Battalion, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), twice wounded in action during WWI, he was awarded the DCM late in the war for his part in rescuing 6 wounded men from becoming POWs near Berthancourt on the 19th of September, 1918, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (9913 C.S.Mjr W. Reid. 1/R. Highrs), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (9913 W.O. Cl. 2. W. Reid. R. Highrs.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (2744880 W. O. Cl. 11 W. Reid. Black Watch.), Belgian Croix de Guerre, 1914-1918, Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945; first four medals officially impressed, remainder unnamed as issued, WWI entitlement court-mounted on board for display, WW2 pair separate, 1914 Star absent. Group once cleaned with small surface marks and hairlines, about very fine. (7) £1000-1200 ex Glendining’s, 19 June 1991, ‘The Samson Collection of Medals to the Black Watch’, lot 128 DCM London Gazette 10.01.1920 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry near Berthancourt on 19th September, 1918, in rescuing six wounded men who had been taken prisoners. The rescue party was bombed, and this warrant officer was wounded, but he remained keeping off the enemy until all the wounded were got away to safety.’

William Reid was born 31 July 1887, at Blackhill, near Airlie, Scotland enlisted for service with the Black Watch at Perth, Scotland, 19 July 1904, having previously worked as a Farmer Labourer. By the start of the Great War had reached the rank of Sergeant, and was wounded during the early action of WWI on the Aisne 14 September 1914. He was promoted to A/CQMS 31 October 1914, Colour Sergeant 5 February 1915, and A/CSM 7 June 1915. Continuing to serve, he was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre 12 July, 1918, and was later wounded in action at Berthancourt 19 September 1918 when he played his part in rescuing 6 wounded men, for which he was awarded the DCM. According to the regimental history of the 1st Battalion, this specific action appears to have taken place at ‘Fourmoy Alley’, with counterattacks was made by the Germans from Muguet Wood. It mentions specifically that ‘One company (B) was caught in a communication trench eight feet deep, and was bombed from front and rear until saved by the Lewis gun fire of another company. The wounded were brought in with the utmost difficulty, and it was when gallantly assisting in this duty that Second Lieutenant H H Smith was killed’. This was also the same day that Captain Colquhoun was killed in action explaining the attack before the general advance.

CSM William Reid was temporarily sent home as an escort to bring back the Colours to the 1st Battalion, Black Watch, and was also in the Colour Party during the Allied Victory Parade in Paris 14 July 1919. In the inter-war period he served as CSM of A Company Depot, was awarded the LSGC in 1923, and discharged to pension 24 March 1927. At the outbreak of WW2, he re-enlisted as an Emergency Commission as 2nd Lieutenant 12 May 1941, and was soon after made Acting Captain and Adjutant QM of the 4th Scottish Border Battalion, Home Guard, 12 September 1942. He reputedly ended the war as a Lt Colonel in charge of a POW Camp, this as yet unconfirmed.

He died 30 October 1953, at his home on 8 Hillside Street, Edinburgh, having worked as a Commercial Clerk, at the age of 67.

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18 A Pleasing Great War DCM and WW2 Group of 5 awarded to Private Robert Farnham, 1st Battalion, Hertfordshire Regiment (TF), awarded the DCM for making a daring wire-cutting trip into No Man’s Land where he was wounded by German gunfire, but still managed to retrieve a wounded soldier and return to his trench, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (4420 Pte R. Farnham. 1/Herts: Regt-T.F.), 1914-15 Star (4420 Pte. R. Farnham, Herts. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 19141920 (4420 Pte. R. Farnham. Herts. R.), Defence Medal, 1939-1945; first four medals officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, sold with original Hertfordshire Regiment cap badge. Good very fine. (6) £1200-1500 DCM London Gazette 11.03.1916 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry in carrying out a very daring and useful piece of reconnaissance.’

By family repute Private Robert Farnham volunteered to a request for volunteers in his company to venture out into ‘NoMan’s Land’ and cut the wire in advance of a planned attack. The wire was, however, only 50 yards from the German trenches, and upon arrival at the wire he was shot in the wrist and both legs, but still managed to return to his own trench, whilst also helping to retrieve another wounded soldier. The family record that it was for this act that he was awarded the DCM. Two other men, 1732 Corporal William G Spinks, and 3630 Pte Charles Hagger, both of the 1st Herts Regiment, share similar citations with a touch more information, and clearly make up the other members of the reconnaissance party. Given the date of the award, it is possible that the event took place in September 1915 at Loos. Private Farnham reputedly carried the scars and a bullet still inside his wrist until his final days. He was born 11 October 1891, and died 9 April 1976. Sold with copy MIC and SWB mention, showing that he enlisted 5 January 1915, and that he was discharged 1 September 1916. Worthy of further research.

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19 A Pleasing Great War DCM Group of 4 awarded to Private Benjamin Nelson Fairgrieve, 7th Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borders, for his quick return of a German grenade which fell at his feet beside 6 other men of his battalion at Hulluch near Loos 17 January 1916, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (18338 Pte B. N. Fairgrieve. 7/K.O.S.B.), 1914-15 Star (18338 Pte B. N. Fairgrieve.

K. O. Sco: Bord:), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (18338 Pte. B. N. Fairgrieve. K. O. Sco. Bord.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on board for display. First well-polished, fine with a few small edge nicks, the others good very fine. (4) £1000-1200 DCM London Gazette 15.03.1916 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry during a bombardment by the enemy with bombs and rifle grenades he picked up a grenade which had fallen in the middle of six men and threw it over the parapet, where it exploded. His promptness certainly saved casualties.’

In August 1916, his unit was amalgamated with the 8th Battalion and ordered to the Somme, where it suffered 224 casualties during a German counter attack on the 17th. And by the end of the following month, after participating in the capture of Martinpuich, casualties had risen to 34 officers and 886 other ranks. Fairgrieve, who later served in the 1st Battalion, was discharged on account of being found medically unfit for further duty in December 1918. Sold with copy MIC, MM card, London Gazette mentions, and other useful private research.

20 A Great War DCM Group of 4 awarded to Corporal John Robert Kliber, 2nd Battalion, West Riding Regiment, late ASC, for ‘gallantry and devotion to duty’ in rescuing a comrade under heavy machine gun and sniper fire near Arras 30 August 1918, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (25521 Cpl J. R. Kliber. 2/W. Rid. R.), 1914 Star (SS-730 Pte J. R. Kliber. A.S.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (S.S.730 Cpl. J. R. Kliber. A.S.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose, sold with cap badge and two other related enamel badges. Dark, slightly uneven tone, good very fine. (7) £900-1100 DCM London Gazette 18.01.1919 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 30th August, 1918, south of Arras Cambrai Road. He was one of a party sent to dispose of an enemy strong post, which they succeeded, but shortly after were driven out again. Finding that a wounded man had been left behind, he crawled out through machine-gun and sniper’s fire and carried him in.’

John Robert Kliber was born c.1894 in Stepney, Middlesex, London, and attested for service in the ASC 8 August 1914, having previously worked as a Clerk, and later transferred to the West Riding Regiment, with whom he was serving at Arras at the time of his DCM award. Sold with attestation papers, war diaries, MIC, London Gazette mentions and other useful research.

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21 A Great War DCM and LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant W Stevens, 137th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, for ‘gallantry and devotion‘ for keeping his gun firing despite the very heavy shelling of his position in which two of three guns were put out of action, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (63312 Sjt: W. Stevens. 137/Sge: By: R.G.A.), 1914-15 Star (63312 Sjt. W. Stevens.

R.A.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (63312 Sjt. W. Stevens. R.A.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR, Regular Army clasp (1411404 Sjt. W. Stevens. D.C.M., R.A.); medals officially impressed, group mounted on card for display. One or two hairlines and edge bruises, very fine, toned. (4) £800-1000 DCM London Gazette 21.10.1918 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during severe fighting, when he kept his gun in action, although the battery position was being heavily shelled and two of the three guns had been put out of action. Later, when his own gun wheel was smashed by a shell, he exchanged it with one from a damaged gun, thereby enabling the battery to continue firing.’

Sold with copy MIC, MM card, London Gazette mentions and other useful private research.

22 A Great War DCM Group of 4 awarded to Company Sergeant-Major William James Stubbington, 12th (Service) Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps, MID, wounded in action near Vaux, with possible second award bar, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (R-551 C. S. Major W. J. Stubbington. 12/K.R.R.C.), 1914-15 Star (R-551 Pte. W. J. Stubbington. K.R.Rif:C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1919 (R-551 W.O.Cl.2. W. J. Stubbington. K.R.Rif. C.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Very fine, toned. (4) £1800-2200 MID London Gazette 24.05.18 DCM London Gazette 21.10.1918 - “R/551 CSM W J Stubbington, KRRC (W. Horsley). For Conspicuous Gallantry and devotion to duty during operations. His work as a non-commissioned officer and second class warrant officer has been most thorough continuously during the past three years. In one engagement especially his services were most valuable, and all times he has set a splendid example to his men.”

William James Stubbington was born c.1884 in West Horsley, near Guildford, Surrey, and attested for service with the 12th KRRC 31 August 1914 at Guildford, at the age of 30, having previously worked as a Labourer. Enlisting as a Rifleman, he served in France and Flanders and was swiftly promoted to Corporal 27 October 1914, to Sergeant 25 September 1915, and to CSM 2 April 1918.

His attestation papers show the words ‘Bar to DCM’ next to his 1st DCM mention, however this second award is as yet unconfirmed in official documentation. He was also wounded in action by gunshot wound to the left buttock 2 April 1918, and mention D’ Coy’, which appears to tie in with actions near Vaux in the face of German Offensives. His papers show his permanent address as Roundtree Cottage, West Horsley, that he was married to one Ada Mary Stubbington, and that he continued at the School of Instruction at Berkhampsted. Sold with copy MIC, London Gazette mentions, and copied attestation papers.

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23 A Great War ‘Mesopotamia’ DCM Group of 2 awarded to Colour Sergeant George P Edgerton, 9th (Service) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, awarded for conspicuous gallantry shown during the attack upon Turkish positions at El Hannah 5 April 1916 as part of the final attempts toward the Relief of Kut, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (11950 Sjt: G. P. Edgerton.

9/R. War: R.), British War Medal, 1914-1920 (11950 A. C. Sjt. G. Edgerton. R. War. R.); pair officially impressed, medals loose. Minor correction to first digit on DCM, otherwise good very fine with just a few hairlines, toned. (2) £700-900 DCM London Gazette 14.11.1916 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. With his Officer, he attacked and disabled an enemy machinegun, displaying great gallantry and determination.’

Sold with copy MIC showing his entitlement to a full 1914-15 trio, and copy DCM citation. Also sold copies of with the relevant war diaries for the 9th Royal Warwickshires, showing that during the attacks on El Hannah and Falahieh the battalion suffered 14 officers killed or wounded, and 189 other ranks killed or wounded. Despite their brave efforts, the British relief force under General Gorringe failed to lift the siege of the Anglo-British troops in Kut-el-Amara.

24 A Very Rare ‘Fiji Police’ KPM and Colonial Police Medal Group of 5 awarded to Deputy Commissioner of Police Ivo Enrico Lucchinelli, Fiji Police, late King’s Royal Rifle Corps, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (R-15257 Pte. I. Lucchinelli. K. R. Rif. C.), Defence Medal, 1939-1945, King’s Police Medal, GVIR, 1st type ‘for Distinguished Service’ (Ivo. E. Lucchinelli, Dep. Comm., Fiji Police), Colonial Police Medal, GVIR, ‘for Meritorious Service’ (Supt. I. E. Lucchinelli. Fiji Police.); the first two officially impressed, third unnamed as issued, fourth officially impressed, last officially engraved in pleasing upright capitals, medals swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, sold with riband bar and miniatures. A few light marks in places and a litttle verdigris, otherwise very fine. (5) £800-1000 KPM London Gazette 01.01.1946 – ‘for distinguished service’.

Ivo Enrico Lucchinelli was born c.1894, and genealogical research suggests that he was born in Brunswick, Australia. He enlisted for WWI service with the KRRC 19 August 1915. He was subsequently discharged as a result of wounds 11 March 1917, and later joined the Fiji Police, where he served with distinction, earning the KPM and Colonial Police Medal. Genealogical research appears to show that he died in 1962 in Bent, Australia at age 69. Sold with copy MIC (showing his name as Ivor) and London Gazette mention, worthy of further research.

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25 26 25 KING’S POLICE MEDAL, GVR, 1st type (Superintendent, James Ferguson, Glasgow City Police); officially engraved in upright capitals, with reverse pin for wear. Attractive light tone, extremely fine and lustrous. £600-800 ex Noble Numismatics auction, Melbourne, 24-27 July 2007, lot 5228 KPM London Gazette 01.01.1925 - ‘Has rendered services in connection with Royal visits when he generally had charge of a portion of the route. He has shown exceptional ability and merit during a police service of nearly 41 years, for 20 of which he has been Superintendent’.

26 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL, GVIR, 1st type (J,76641 E. Dilworth, L. Tel.); officially impressed. Attractively toned, extremely fine. £1000-1500 DSM London Gazette 26.05.1942 – ‘for courage and resolution in action against enemy aircraft, while serving in HMS Beryl.’

The Anti-Submarine Trawler HMS Beryl played a distinguished role in WW2, largely in connection with her sustained operations in and around the Grand Harbour of Malta. She performed mine-sweeping operations in the approach area to the harbour through the Siege of Malta, and was nicknamed the ‘Flagship of Malta’. She repeatedly cleared mines at some considerable risk, and she also played a part 29 December 1941 when she was attacked by several ME109s, a submarine and several Eboats, where she was severely damaged.

Furthermore, she also served as an escort to the stricken tanker SS Ohio as against the odds she managed to arrive into the harbour with her essential cargo of supplies, just prior to breaking in half upon arrival. This award is believed to relate to this latter action, as Lt Commander Sellwood received the DSC, and other crewmembers were decorated also. D/J 76641 Leading Telegraphist Ezekiel Dilworth was awarded the DSM for his role in this action, and was also entitled to a RN LSGC medal. Sold with copied London Gazette mentions and other research.

27 A Pleasing Great War and WW2 MM Group of 5 awarded to Private John W Pitman, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (D-5486 Pte J. W. Pitman. 6/Dns.), 1914-15 Star (D-5486 Pte. J. W. Pitman, 6th. Dns.), British War and Victory Medals, 19141920 (D-5486 Pte. J. W. Pitman. 6-Dns), Defence Medal, 1939-1945; the first four medals officially impressed, the last unnamed as issued, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, in blue leather case. A few light marks, good very fine, toned. (5) £700-900 Sold with copy MIC

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28 A Scarce Great War MM Group of 4 awarded to Private James Turner, 16th (‘McCrae’s Own’ Battalion) Royal Scots, late Scottish Rifles, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (43768 Pte. J. Turner. 16/R. Scots.), 1914-15 Star (1879 Pte. J. Turner. Sco. Rif.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1879 Pte. J. Turner. Sco. Rif.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Minor edge bump to first, otherwise very fine and toned, a scarce and desirable battalion. (4) £700-900 MM London Gazette 30.10.1917 – 43768 Pte. J. Turner, R. Scots (Bargeddie) The 16th Battalion, Royal Scots, or ‘Macrae’s Own’ as it became known, was established by its famous figurehead and leader Colonel Sir George Macrae. Raised in Edinburgh early in WWI, it was one of the finest of Kitchener’s Volunteer Battalions, being made up of both professional footballers and indeed supporters of Heart of Midlothian Football Club (or Hearts) who were included in its ranks. It earned its reputation in the desperate fighting on the Somme, where on the first day alone it lost some three-quarters of its strength, including Colonel Macrae himself being invalided home. Given the recipient’s stated origin for the MM as being in Bargeddie, near Glasgow, it would seem that Private James Turner was one of many soldiers drafted in (in this case from the Cameronians) to replace these severe early losses. Worthy of further research.

29 A Great War Military Medal Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant P Collins, 10th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (23216 Sjt: P. Collins. 10/D.C.L.I.), 1914-15 Star (5568 Pte. P. Collins. D. Of. Corn. L. I.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (5568 Sjt. P. Collins. D.C.L.I.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Good very fine, toned. (4) £600-800 MM London Gazette 13.03.1918 Sold with copy MM card, and London Gazette mention, suggesting his origin as being from Cambourne.

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30 A Great War MM Group of 3 awarded to Private James Miller, 5th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (54901 Pte. J. Miller. 5/W. York: R.), British War and Victory medals, 1914-1920 (54901 Pte. J. Miller. W. York. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Light hairlines and tiny marks, very fine, unevenly toned. (3) £400-500 MM London Gazette 17.06.1919 – ‘54901 Pte. Miller, J., 5th Bn. ([E] Uppermill)’ Sold with copy MM card, and London Gazette mention

31 A Great War MM Group of 3 awarded to Private William Stirling, 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (28391 Pte. W. Stirling. 2/R. Sc. Fus:), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (28391 Pte. W. Stirling. R. S. Fus.); medals officially impressed, group mounted on card for display. Good very fine, toned. (3) £500-700 MM London Gazette 14.05.1919 – 28391 Pte. Stirling, W. 2nd Bn. (Leith) Sold with copy MM card, and London Gazette mention 20

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32 An Intriguing Great War Military Medal Group of 3 awarded to Private Cyril Hicks, 39th Ammunition Sub-Park, Army Service Corps, awarded the MM for ‘gallant conduct’ shown 4 December 1917, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (M2-117120 Pte C. Hicks. 39/Amm: Sub-Pk: A.S.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1919 (M2-117120 Pte C. Hicks. A.S.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose.

First a well-polished, nearly very fine with obverse edge bump at 8 o clock, the pair good extremely fine. (3) £500-700 MM London Gazette 23.02.1918 Private Cyril Hicks was born in Baston House, Moreton in the Marsh, Gloucestershire, and attested for service with the Army Service Corps 12 August 1915, at Stow on the Wold, having previously worked as a Tailor and Fitter. Having spent several months out of service suffering with Influenza (most likely the ‘Spanish Flu’ which killed millions during the Great War), he returned to service, and was awarded the Military Medal 10 December 1917. On 31 August 1918, despite having earned a gallantry medal, he was punished for ‘Neglect of Duty in allowing his body to become dirty’ which seems rather harsh, given the general state of affairs on the Western Front.

Sold with copy MIC, attestation papers, and original card mounted letter signed by ‘Lieutenant General Sir Aylmer Hunter Weston, KCB, DSO, MP, Commanding VIII Corps’ in which it notes ‘I heartily congratulate you on the honour done you by His Majesty the King in awarding you the Military Medal for your gallant conduct on the 4th of December, 1917’. His MM itself shows that he was awarded this honour in relation to his work done with the 39th Ammunition Sub-Park, where the Divisional Ammunition was temporarily stored before being distributed to the Soldiers and Gunners on the front. With such an amount of volatile munitions located not too distant from the action at the front, one can at present only speculate what Private Hicks did to earn his medal, but his service number prefix shows he was involved in Mechanical Transport, which manned the lorries bringing munitions and supplies to the front.

33 An Interesting Great War MM Group of 3 awarded to Corporal WilliamTomlinson, 10th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, with engraved silver presentation pocket watch, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (24542 Pte W. Tomlinson. RAMC), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (24542 A. Cpl. W. Tomlinson. R.A.M.C.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, sold with silver pocket watch, inner case bearing hallmarks for Birmingham dated 1915 and makers mark W.E., believed to be William Ehrhardt, Barr Street, West Hockley, Birmingham, with interior casing engraved: ‘Presented to Corpl W. Tomlinson For Meritorious Services in the Field during the Great War 1914-1918 by the Friends & Fellowworkers at Warsop Vale’. Dark tone, once cleaned with some hairlines, about very fine, pocket watch worthy of inspection, inner watch face with hairline fissure, some residue at upper connection. (4) £400-500 MM London Gazette 23.07.1919 – ‘24542 Pte Tomlinson, W., 10th Fd. Amb. (Mansfield) Sold with copy London Gazette mention, and copy MIC. Warsop Vale was the site of a village and major Colliery based in Northern Nottinghamshire, near the Derbyshire border, approximately 5 miles north of Mansfied.Worthy of further research.

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34 A ‘First Day of the Somme’ Casualty MM and Death Plaque awarded to Private Joseph McIntosh, 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, a former Chemist from Inverness. McIntosh served in France from 23 August 1914 and was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry at Frelinghen 19 October 1914. He was later mortally wounded 1 July 1916 during his Battalions assault on Redan Ridge, succumbing to his wounds the next day, being ‘posthumously’ awarded the MM in February 1917, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (9461 Pte J. McIntosh. 2/Sea: Hdrs), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (Joseph McIntosh); the first officially impressed, the second officially named; original Memorial Scroll mounted on card, original Mentioned in Despatches certificate mounted on card, original 4th Division gallantry card; white metal cap badge. A few light marks, plaque with reverse bolt and evidence of two others, very fine. (3) £600-800 MID London Gazette 14.01.1915 - ‘ For gallant and distinguished services in the Field’. Original recommendation from Major General Haldane commanding 10th Infantry Brigade dated 05.11.14, reads as follows: ‘During the leading Company’s advance on Frelinghein when the Company was breaking fresh ground 9428 Lance Corporal Royan (awarded DCM) and 9461 Private McIntosh volunteered to go forward 200 yards in front of the Company to seize some buildings held by the enemy, in full knowledge of the loss of life that had occurred in the capture of a house two days before’.

MM London Gazette 19.02.1917 - ‘HM The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field to the under mentioned Non-commissioned officers and men since deceased, who have been killed in action, or died of wounds or disease subsequent to the date of the award of the Military Medal to them by the Commander in Chief in the field’.

Private Joseph McIntosh was born c.1891, a native of Buckie, near Elgin, Scotland. He had been raised by a sponsor named Mr Green, and served his apprenticeship as a Chemist with Mr Webster of Buckie. Having served in the 2nd Seaforths prewar McIntosh rejoined the regiment for WWI service. He was recommended for gallantry in late 1914. Writing in relation to the award of his friend Private Angus Royan’s DCM, ‘The Banffshire Advertiser’ records McIntosh’s letter: ‘I suppose you have received his card by this time, and of course, you will be quite proud of your boy. Well, I am glad to say that when he volunteered for this bit of risky work I went with him. So you see we’re both recommended together, and I would be glad if you will let Mr Green know this is the case, and I will ask my sister to send the card on to him later on. I don’t know how Angus felt on this occasion, but I know he never expected to get back alive, and no more did I; it seemed to be too much to expect, and the only feeling I can remember was one of pity for myself. I know this sounds strange, but it is a fact that I felt very sorry when I thought that this was to be the finish. Angus doesn’t seem able to explain how he felt, but you may be sure that fright was far from his thoughts. Anyway, he is a brave fellow, and you ought to be proud.’ Royan also wrote home of the action, ‘I had to crawl along a river bank for about half a mile, then get into the house. Joe McIntosh (a Buckie loon) volunteered to come after me. It was rare fun. Joe slipped into the river coming along, and our knees were stung with nettles. But we got there all right.’

Joseph McIntosh was later mortally wounded 1 July 1916, known as the ‘1st Day of the Somme’. During this action, the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders were part of 10th Brigade, 4th Division, and 1 July 1916 moved forward at 0900 following 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment and 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment into action on the Redan Ridge. The Seaforths came under heavy Machine Gun fire from the direction of Beaumont Hamel. The advance continued through the German front line and onto the third line but were forced to withdraw owing to heavy casualties at 1300, the Germans making several determined bombing attacks on both their flanks. Drummer W. Ritchie of the 2nd Seaforths being awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry on this day. Casualties amounted to 13 officers killed, 7 wounded, other ranks 59 killed 260 wounded and 53 missing. Private McIntosh died the following day at No. 29 Casualty Clearing Station, aged 25 years old (27 on his death certificate) and was buried in the Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France. His friend Angus Royan DCM was also killed in action on the 1 July 1916.A report of his death was also recorded in ‘The Banffshire Advertiser’ dated 13 July 1916 – ‘Mr John Green, shoemaker, Cathedral Street, Buckie has received the following letter intimating the death in action of Private Joseph McIntosh, 2nd Seaforths dated France 3 July 1916 - ‘Dear Mr Green I am sorry to have to tell you of the death of Private McIntosh of the 2nd Seaforths which occurred on 2 July after the recent heavy fighting. He was very badly wounded and could not say very much. He received all the rights of the Church and died like a brave Catholic soldier. He was buried with full military honours, and a firing party and a bugler gave him the last Military honours with much sympathy, yours sincerely Michael King, RC Chaplain to the Forces’. Sold with original Memorial Scroll mounted on card, original MID certificate mounted on card, original 4th Division gallantry card, copy War Diary entries, Medal Index Card, copy newspaper articles and other useful research.

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35 MILITARY MEDAL, GVR (129464 Pte J. T. Pyner. 2/M.G.C.); officially impressed. Once cleaned, very fine with some light hairlines. £250-300 MM London Gazette 11.02.1919 Sold with copy MM card and MIC, showing that the recipient was from ‘Custom House, E’ which appears to relate to the Custom House area of East London. Genealogical research suggests that the recipient is John Thomas Pyner, born c. 1893 in Canning Town, who died in September 1967.

36 MILITARY MEDAL, GVR (11909 L.Cpl W. T. Robbins. 6/D.C.L.I.); officially impressed. A few light hairlines, good very fine, toned. £350-400 MM London Gazette 21.10.16 Sold with copy MM card showing service with the 6th Battalion DCLI.

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37 A WW2 & Civil BEM ‘Gallantry’ Group of 5 awarded to First Constable John Knowles, Victoria Police Force, State of Victoria, late Royal Navy, for ‘courage, initiative and resourcefulness’ shown whilst rescuing passengers from the scene of the ‘Southern Aurora’ rail crash at Violet Town, Victoria, Australia, comprising: British Empire Medal, EIIR, with silver gallantry emblem (John Knowles) and original Royal Mint box of issue, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945; the first officially engraved, the remainder unnamed as issued, the first loose with reverse pin for wear, other medals, swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, with set of miniatures. About extremely fine, toned. (5) £700-900 BEM London Gazette 17.03.1970 – ‘Constable John Knowles acted with courage, initiative, resourcefulness and devotion to duty in taking command of Police functions in the early stages of the rail disaster at Violet Town, Victoria, when the “Southern Aurora”, a passenger train between Sydney and Melbourne, was involved in a collision with a goods train, resulting in the death of eight persons and injuries to fifty-seven others. Both locomotives were wrecked and leading carriages and goods trucks were derailed and seriously damaged. Fire broke out in a wrecked power car and spread to other carriages and trucks as a result of escaping diesel fuel. Constable Knowles directed rescue and salvage operations with complete disregard for his own safety in an endeavour to alleviate the suffering of others. He performed duty for a continuous period of 17 hours at the scene of the disaster and continually put himself in grave danger while rescuing injured passengers.’

Sold with copy London Gazette mention.

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38 39 38 A Scarce BEM and ISM Pair awarded to James Stenhouse, comprising: British Empire Medal, EIIR, Civil Division (James Stenhouse), Imperial Service Medal, EIIR, 2nd type (James Stenhouse, BEM.); medals officially impressed, both with original boxes of issue. Extremely fine, lightly toned. (2) £280-320 BEM (Civil Division) London Gazette 12.06.1976 – ‘James Stenhouse, Chargehand Plumber, Property Services Agency, Department of the Environment.’

ISM London Gazette 10.01.1985 39 A Rare ‘Berlin Airlift’ BEM and LSGC Pair awarded to Sergeant Arthur Hale, Royal Air Force, comprising: British Empire Medal, EIIR, Military Division (4020362 Sgt. A. Hale. R.A.F.) in case of issue, with internal white metal lid inscription reading ‘Sgt Arthur Hale For Service In Berlin During The Airlift 1948-1949’, Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, EIIR; the first named in small upright capitals, the second erased. Good very fine. (2) £300-400 BEM (Military Division) London Gazette 01.01.1963

40 41 40 BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL, GVIR, Military Division (5345834 C.Q.M.S. Sidney H. W. N. Smith R.B.R.); officially impressed in upright capitals. A few hairlines, about extremely fine, lightly toned. £250-300 BEM (Military Division) London Gazette 09.01.1946 – ‘5545834 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Sidney Harold William Smith, The Royal Berkshire Regiment.’

41 RUSSIA, Nicholas II, Silver Medal for Zeal (205489 F. J. Lynas. A.B. HMS Jupiter.); officially impressed, 33mm (including suspension ring) x 26mm, with split ring suspension loop. A few small surface marks, minor reverse edge bump, otherwise about very fine, toned. £180-220 Departing in February 1915, HMS Jupiter freed numerous vessels (including SS Thracia) from the crushing sea ice, on occasion using explosive charges to do so. This challenging task, which regularly involved working in temperatures as low as -20ºC, ended successfully in May 1915, and the sailors and crew aboard HMS Jupiter were rewarded by Tsar Nicholas II with various Honours and Awards.

Sold with copy medal roll confirming the recipient as AB Francis J Lynas, entitled to an additional WWI Trio.

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42 An Extremely Rare Pairing of ‘Father & Son’ Naval General Service Officers Medals awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Henry John Murton, Royal Marines, recipient of a sword from the Lloyds Patriotic Fund for Gallantry for his role in the cutting out of the Schooner Giganta at Viega, and to his son Lieutenant Henry Fortescue Murton, Royal Marines, comprising: NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Egypt (H. J. Murton, Lieut R. M.); the initials erased and engraved, surname and rank officially impressed. One or two tiny marks and minor nicks, otherwise good very fine, toned. and: NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Navarino (H. F. Murton, Lieut R.M.); the initials erased and engraved, surname and rank officially impressed. Occasional small marks and reverse rim nicks, generally very fine, lightly toned. £5000-7000 ex Sotheby’s auction, July 1966, both medals sold together with a Sultan’s Gold Medal for Egypt for £70 Lieutenant Colonel Henry John Murton, Royal Marines, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant 1 May 1798 and led a distinguished career.

As recorded in Hart’s Army list for 1851: “Lt. Col. Murton served in the North Sea and Helder Expedition, 1799; served in the Egyptian Expedition [aboard HMS Rodney] and the East Indies, 1801; in the West Indies, slightly wounded in 1804, on the Coast of France engaged with an enemy Flotilla in 1805; the Mediterranean in 1806 cutting out enemy vessels from under the Batteries, and was voted a Sword from the Patriotic Fund; the Coast of Spain aiding the Guerillas; served in Holland, 1813, Medal for service in Egypt.” He retired on Full Pay 12 February 1842, and died at Brompton (Chatham) 6 January 1854.

The inscription of his Lloyds Sword is worthy of inclusion: “From the Patriotic Fund at Lloyds to Lieut H.I. (Henry John) Murton of the Royal Marines of HMS Renommee for his Gallant Conduct in the Command of the Marines Employed in Boarding & Carrying the Spanish Schooner Giganta of 9 Guns & 38 Men under the Batteries of theTown &Tower of Viega 4 May 1806 as Recorded in the London Gazette 8 July 1806.” This sword has appeared on the market as recently as 2003, and was previously sold at auction by Butterfield & Bonhams 15 October 1996, and originally sold by Sotheby’s in 1966, just months prior to the original sale of the medals.

His son, Lieutenant Henry Fortescue Murton, Royal Marines, served at the Battle of Navarino aboard HMS Asia. He appears to have resigned from further naval service as the result of a conflict between himself and Captain William Wise whilst serving on HMS Thunderer, stemming from a perceived act of indiscipline. For this, Captain Wise ordered Second Lieutenant H F Murton to keep the First Watch (8.00pm to Midnight) whilst in port at Malta. As Royal Marine officers were not usually expected to keep watch, this order angered Murton who promptly offered his resignation, which equally promptly appears to have been accepted – as he was shipped home. In June 1834, his father, the then Captain H J Murton, wrote an appeal for reinstatement, which was apparently unsuccessful.

Research appears to show that rather curiously, he died at Waco, Texas, in April, 1880, aged 44 years.

It is the cataloguer’s hypothesis that both medals must have been issued as ‘H. Murton, Lieut R.M.’ (a coincidence between their ranks and medal entitlement at time of issue) and that the recipients had their initials added subsequently to distinguish more clearly between father and son’s medals. As such, the Message NGS roll showing entitlement to only H J Murton (a unique surname) for a two clasp NGS medal for Egypt & Navarino, with both awards shown at the rank of Second Lieutenant for actions many years apart, can only be erroneous. Sold with a quantity of detailed research, including a photocopy of Lt Colonel’s ‘Memorial’ letter of petition including further details of his son’s service. This suggests that when sold previously in July 1966, the lot (including Lt Col Murton’s Sultan’s Gold Medal for Egypt) was a complete father and son’s family group.

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43 44 43 NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Algiers (Chas Webb, Midshipman.); officially impressed. Very dark old cabinet tone, just a touch of wear to high points, otherwise extremely fine, sold with original box of issue. £1000-1500 Sold with copy roll mention confirming this award to Charles Webb, Midshipman aboard HMS Superb.

44 MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Pyrenees, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (J. Mortashed, Ensn 32nd Foot); officially impressed. Light hairlines and one or two small digs to portrait, otherwise very fine, well toned. £1800-2200 ex Spink, 1902 ex Payne Collection, Glendining’s auction, July 1929 Sold with copy roll mention and entry in the ‘Challis Roll’.

45 46 45 MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, single clasp, Salamanca (Hibbert Newton, Lieut 32nd Foot.); officially impressed.

Dark old tone, a few hairline marks and tiny nicks, otherwise good very fine. £1500-2000 ex Payne Collection, Glendining’s auction, July 1929 ex Glendining’s auction, October 1952 Sold with copy roll mention and entry in the ‘Challis Roll’.

46 WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with original steel clip and replacement steel ring suspension (William Morris, 16th or Queen’s Light Drag.); officially impressed. One or two minor edge bruises, otherwise nearly very fine. £2000-2500 ex Morton & Eden auction, 31 May 2012, lot 134 Sold with copy roll mention confirming this award to Private William Morris, of Captain J H Bell’s Troop.

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47 WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with original steel clip and ornate replacement straight bar suspension (John Jepson, 2nd Batt. Grenad.

Guards.); officially impressed. Once cleaned, light obverse contact marks, otherwise about very fine. £2800-3200 ex Bonhams auction, 7 October 2009, lot 9 Drummer John Jepson was born c. 1794 in Danbury, Essex, and he enlisted for service in the 2nd Grenadier Guards at Leicester 1 April 1813, having previously served in the 1st West Yorkshire Militia. Sold with copy roll mention confirming Private John Jepson as having served with the Light Company of the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards under Lieutenant Colonel Pack, and entry in ‘The Men of the 1st Foot Guards at Waterloo and Beyond’ by Barbara J Chambers, showing his rank as a Drummer.

48 49 48 WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with replacement silver clip and ring suspension (Murdock Karr, 3rd. Bat. 1st Foot. or R. Scots.); officially impressed. Attractively toned, light hairlines and small scratches to neck of portrait, tiny reverse edge bruise, a bold and pleasing fine. £2500-3000 Sold with copied research confirming his presence on the medal roll for Waterloo with the Royal Scots, and that he served in Captain H Cowell’s (No.5) Company. Also sold with copied original pay lists for the Waterloo period which appear to show his name as M. Kerr, with some indecipherable notes in the comments area.

49 WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with replacement steel clip and ring suspension (William Downes, 28th Regiment Foot.); officially impressed.

Attractively toned, small knock to rim near clip and one or two other minor edge bruises, otherwise nearly very fine. £2500-3000 ex Lawrences auction, 2008, lot 314 ex DNW auction, March 2011, lot 353 William Downes was born in Bishops Tawton, Devon, and enlisted into the 28th Regiment (North Gloucestershire) Foot from the Royal Army Reserve 3 October 1804. He served in Captain Henry Moriarty’s company at the Battle of Waterloo, and was discharged to the 3rd Royal Veterans Battalion in April 1820. He was finally discharged at Plymouth 25 July 1821. Sold with copy roll mention.

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50 WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with replacement steel clip and ring suspension (Ensign Metcalfe, 32nd Regiment Foot); officially impressed.

Attractively toned, a few light marks and tiny grazes to rim, good very fine. £2800-3200 Sold with copy roll mention confirming this award to Ensign Michael Metcalfe, of Captain W H Toole’s Company, 32nd Foot, present at the Battle of Waterloo.

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51 HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY MEDAL FOR BURMA, 1824-1826, original striking in gilt-silver, 38mm, with steel suspension clip and ring suspension, unnamed as issued to HEIC forces, with contemporary top bar and reverse pin for wear, possibly in silver. A little loss to gilding at high points, about very fine, toned. £800-1000

52 HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY MEDAL FOR BURMA, 1824-1826, original striking in silver, 38mm, with steel clip and ring suspension, unnamed as issued to HEIC forces. Attractively toned, once cleaned, otherwise nearly extremely fine. £600-800

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53 ARMY OF INDIA MEDAL, 1799-1826, short-hyphen type reverse, 2 clasps, Nepaul, Bhurtpoor (G. Ross, 17th Foot.); officially impressed.

Once cleaned with very light hairlines, two or three minor edge bruises, otherwise very fine with some lustre, scarce. £1800-2200 ex DNW auction, 23 September 2005, lot 127 George Ross was born c.1794 in All Saints, Leicester, and he enlisted for service with the 17th Foot 21 May 1813, at the age of 19, having previously worked as a Frame Work Knitter. He served with the 17th Foot until 22 November 1822, when he volunteered into the 14th Foot, with whom he won the entitlement to his Bhurtpoor clasp. Overall he served in the East Indies from 4 December 1814 until 14 January 18031, and was discharged at Athlone 7 November 1833, which mentions his presence at the action of Jubbulpore, and at the siege of Bhurtpore [sic]. Sold with detailed paperwork, including research, roll mentions and discharge papers. This one of only 300 2-clasp medals, from an issue of c.4500 medals.

54 ARMY OF INDIA MEDAL, 1799-1826, short-hyphen type reverse, single clasp, Bhurtpoor (Lieut. W. Wingfield, 10th L. Cav.); officially impressed. Very fine, lightly toned. £2000-2500 ex Christie’s auction, July 1987 Lieutenant Watkin Wingfield was born at Ruabon 17 June 1803, the second son of the Reverend Rowland Wingfield, vicar of Ruabon, co. Denbigh. Having been educated at Rugby School, he served in India initially as an Ensign with the 23rd Madras NI, before transferring to serve with the 10th Light Cavalry, being present with the former regiment at the siege and capture of Bhurtpoor in 1826, for which he was awarded the Army of India medal. He was also in 1827 and was from 1827 to 1831 an Adjutant in the Governor General’s Body Guard. He died at 65 Chester Square, London, 23 September 1886, and wrote a theatrical work called ‘The Hidden Treasure’ which remains unpublished. Sold with copy roll mention and some useful research.

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55 CHINA WAR MEDAL, 1841-1842, with contemporary replacement silver straight bar suspension and top bar (W. Haskoll, Lieut, HMS Cruizer); officially impressed, silver top bar with reverse pin for wear. Dark old cabinet tone, small scratch to neck of portrait, otherwise good very fine. ÂŁ700-900

56 SCINDE MEDAL, 1843, Hyderabad type reverse, with replacement straight bar suspension (Corpl. I. Fitzgerald. 22nd Foot); officially engraved in small upright capitals. Once cleaned with some associated hairlines and light scratches, about very fine, toned. ÂŁ800-1000

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57 58 57 PUNJAB MEDAL, 1848-1849, single clasp, Mooltan (Leonard Radford, 32nd Foot.); officially impressed. A few light hairlines, two minor edge bruises, very fine, toned. £300-350 Sold with copy roll mention, confirming the recipient as having died in service 12 January 1849.

58 PUNJAB MEDAL, 1848-1849, no clasp (Gunner T. Roberts. 1st Cy 5th Battn Arty); officially impressed. Two or three edge knocks and nicks both sides, fine and toned. £200-250 Sold with copy roll mention confirming this no clasp award to Gunner Thomas Roberts

59 60 59 INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Northwest Frontier (No 1982 Pte. W. Shepphard, 32nd Foot); officially impressed in large upright capitals. Surface contact marks and hairlines, reverse edge bruise a 6 o’clock, otherwise very fine, toned. £200-250 Private William Shepphard was born c.1822 in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, and attested for service with the 32nd Foot 15 January 1841 at Derby, having previously worked as a Labourer. He was discharged 12 September 1853 after 8 years’ service. Sold with copy roll mention and discharge papers confirming this award, and his entitlement to a 2-clasp Punjab medal.

60 INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Burma 1885-7 (847 Pte W. McDonald 2d Bn R. Sco. Fus.); officially engraved in a running script. Attractively toned, suspension slightly loose and minor obverse edge bruise, otherwise very fine. £120-150 Private William McDonald, of Barony, Glasgow, attested for service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers 26 August 1884, having previously worked as a Butcher. He served with the regiment at home, in the East Indies, and in the Second Boer War, serving until 25 August 1904, upon his completion of 20 years with the colours. Sold with copy attestation papers, showing Boer War entitlement.

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61 INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Burma 1889-92 (1584 Pte J. Powell 1st Bn D. C. L. Infy); officially engraved in a running script. Good very fine, toned. £150-200

62 BALTIC MEDAL, 1854-1855, no clasp, unnamed as issued. Once cleaned with artificial tone, surface marks, nearly very fine. £80-120 Private John Powell was born c.1867 at St Munchin, Limerick, and he attested for service 8 January 1885 at Bodmin, having previously worked as a Labourer. Sold with copy service papers confirming this award.

63 INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Hazara 1891 (1436 Pte. J. Pirrie 2d Bn Sea. Highrs.); officially engraved in a running script. Dark old cabinet tone, a little uneven, suspension slightly loose, otherwise very fine. £150-200 Private James Pirrie was born c.1865 in Inveravon, Scotland, and attested for service with the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders 16 September 1884 at Elgin, having previously worked as a Farm Servant. He served for over 6 years in India, and was present during the Hazara 1891 campaign. Sold with copy service papers and roll mention, which appear to confirm this as his only entitlement.

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64 A Crimean War LSGC Group of 3 awarded to Private John Murphy, 1st Battalion, 20th (Lancashire Fusiliers) Foot, comprising: Crimea Medal, 1854-1856, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (2776 John Murphy. 20th Regiment.),Turkish Crimea Medal, 1855, Sardinian Issue, with replacement straight bar suspension, Army Long Service And Good Conduct Medal, VR, second type with scroll suspension (2776 John Murphy 1st Battn 20th Foot); first regimentally impressed, second unnamed as issued, latter officially impressed, group loose. Edge bumps and heavy contact marks to first, suspension a little bent on second, generally good fine, toned, the last a little better. (3) £500-700

65 A Crimean War Pair awarded to Sergeant William Gillett, 3rd Battalion, East Kent Regiment (The Buffs), slightly wounded at Sebastopol, comprising: Crimea Medal, 1854-1856, single clasp, Sebastopol (No. 2248 William Gillett. 3rd .Buffs), Turkish Crimea Medal, 1855-1856, Sardinia Issue (No. 2248 William Gillett. 3rd .Buffs); medals engraved in tidy upright capitals, pair loose. Heavy contact marks and short scratches to first and a little wear to naming of regiment on edge, otherwise first fair, the second very fine, both toned. (2) £150-200 Private William Gillett was born c.1824 in Farnham, Surrey. He enlisted for service with the 3rd Battalion Buffs 8 January 1846, at the age of 22, and served in Malta, Greece, Crimea, Corfu, India and China before his discharge as a Sergeant upon completing his 21 years’ service with the colours. He was also slightly wounded in the trenches before Sebastopol. Sold with useful research, copied medal roll mentions and copy discharge papers.

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66 A Crimean War Pair awarded to Private Andrew Simpson, 21st Regiment of Foot (Royal Scots Fusiliers), comprising: Crimea Medal, 1854-1856, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol, with contemporary silver top bar by Farquharson of Edinburgh (Pte Andw Simpson. 21st Regt), Turkish Crimea Medal, 1855-1856, Sardinia Issue, with contemporary silver top bar by Farquharson of Edinburgh; the first engraved in large upright capitals, the second erased and unnamed, both with reverse pins for wear. Surface marks, hairlines and small edge bumps to first, nearly very fine, toned. (2) £400-500 Sold with copy roll mention, confirming his entitlement to a 3-clasp Crimea Medal.

67 68 67 CRIMEA MEDAL, 1854-1856, single clasp, Sebastopol (A. Davey. 46th Regt.); officially impressed. A few light hairlines and surface marks, otherwise very fine with some underlying lustre, toned. £180-220 Sold with copy roll mention, confirming this award to Alexander Davey of the 46th Foot.

68 CRIMEA MEDAL, 1854-1856, single clasp, Sebastopol (.2337. G. Newman. 46th Regt.); regimentally impressed in thin upright capitals.

Contact marks to obverse portrait and field, otherwise about very fine, toned. £140-180 Private George Newman was born c. 1829 at Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, and attested for service with the 46th Foot at Halstead, Essex, 23 November 1845, having previously worked as a Labourer. He served with the Colours for nearly 21 years, including 1 and a half years in the Crimea, and was discharged 16 November 1867 as unfit for further service. Sold with copy roll mention and discharge papers confirming this award to George Newman, 46th Foot.

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69 70 69 CRIMEA MEDAL, 1854-1856, single clasp, Sebastopol (Gunr H. Austin 5 Co 9th Batt Rl Attly); erased and engraved in tidy upright capitals. Heavy contact marks both sides, fine, toned. £60-80 70 CRIMEA MEDAL, 1854-1856, single clasp, Sebastopol (T. Backler, 10th Hussars.); officially impressed. Once cleaned, a few light marks, very fine, lightly toned. £200-250 Private Thomas Backler, of Marylebone, London, attested for service with the 10th Hussars 17 May 1841, having previously worked as a Farmer. He served for nearly 9 years in the East Indies, as well as just over a year in the Crimea and Turkey, prior to his discharge 16 December 1856, as a result of an ‘undermined constitution’ from serious illness in India. He appears to have had a somewhat chequered disciplinary record, and was once tried by court martial for desertion. Sold with copy attestation papers and medal roll mention.

71 TURKISH CRIMEA MEDAL, 1855-1856, Sardinia Issue, with contemporary replacement suspension (J. Brown. 16th Compy R. M. L. I. W. D. HMS Terrible.); engraved in upright capitals. Unevenly toned, very well polished, thus fine. £60-80

72 INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL, 1857-1858, single clasp, Defence of Lucknow (B. Devine, 32nd L. I.); officially impressed. Dark obverse blemish and contact marks both sides, fine, toned. £800-1000 ex 80th Foot (Museum Collection), 2511 Private Brien Devine was born c. 1823 at Swineford, County Mayo, Ireland, and he attested for service initially with the 31st Foot, 18 November 1843, at Liverpool, having previously worked as a Labourer. He transferred to the 80th Foot, 1 April 1846, and then to the 32nd Foot, 1 February 1854. It was with this regiment that he served as an original defender with the garrison which famously defended the Residency at Lucknow.

He was later discharged 18 April 1864 at Dublin after some 21½ years. It is worthy of note that a soldier of the 32nd Foot by the name of Nicolas Devine was killed in action on the 14th of July, 1857, possibly a relation, and possibly explaining his desire to transfer to the 32nd Foot.

Sold with copy roll mention and discharge papers, confirming this award to Private Bryan Devine, 32nd Foot, and also a Sutlej Medal.

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73 74 73 A Second China War and Zulu War Pair awarded to Colonel Henry Thomas Halahan, 2nd Battalion, East Kent Regiment (The Buffs), comprising: China War Medal, 1856-1860, single clasp, Taku Forts 1860 (Lieut H. T. Halahan, 2nd Bn 3rd Regt), South Africa Medal, 18771879, single clasp, 1879 (Major: H. T. Halshan [sic], 2/3rd Foot.); the first officially impressed with rank ‘Lieut’ officially re-impressed over ‘Ensign’ to reflect his promotion, the second officially engraved, named ‘Halshan’ in error. Contact marks to first, both proudly polished, bold fine, lightly toned. £1000-1200 ex Dixons Medals Henry Thomas Halahan was born 16 August 1836, at Gibraltar – the son of Dr John Wallen Halahan of Dublin, an Army Surgeon. He was commissioned Ensign, November 1857; Lieutenant September 1860; Captain, October 1866; Major, November 1878; Lieutenant Colonel, November 1883, and Colonel, November 1887. He served with the 3rd Battalion East Kents in the Second China War and was present at the action of Sinho and the taking of Tanghu and the inner Taku Fort. He proceeded to Natal in South Africa from India, and served with the regiment in South Africa during the later operations in Crealock’s Division, including the advance to Port Durnford.

Genealogical research confirms that he died as a retired Colonel, residing at 12 Gloucester Street, Pimlico, 25 October 1900. Sold with a quantity of good research, record of services, copy medal roll mentions, and superb copied photo in uniform.

74 SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1877-1879, single clasp, 1879 (P. Foy. Pte R. M. HMS “Boadicea”); officially engraved in sloping capitals.

A few light hairlines, very fine, toned. £500-700 Private Patrick Foy, who was born 24 January 1857 at Dundee, Scotland, enlisted under-age on 24 April 1874 at Edinburgh, having previously worked as a Labourer, and served during the South Africa War of 1877-9 aboard HMS Boudicea. Sold with copy roll mention and service papers.

75 AFGHANISTAN MEDAL, 1878-1880, no clasp (405 PteTs Moores. 63rd Regt.); officially engraved in upright capitals. A few light hairlines, good very fine, lightly toned. £140-180 Sold with copy roll mention, confirming this award to Thomas Moores, who served in the Service Companies of the 63rd (Manchester) Regiment.

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76 An Egypt & Sudan Campaign and LSGC Group of 3 awarded to Private George Ogden, Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: Egypt and Sudan Medal, 1882-1889, dated reverse, single clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (G. Ogden, Pte R.M.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, 2nd type with narrow suspension (Geo: Ogden, Pte: No 1663 Ch: R.M.L.I.), Khedive’s Star, 1882-1891, dated 1882; the first two officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, group swing mounted on card for display. Tiny surface marks throughout, otherwise nearly very fine, toned. (3) £200-300 Sold with copy medal roll mention and service papers confirming this award to Private George Ogden, of Barnard Castle, County Durham, present aboard HMS Curacoa during the Egypt & Sudan Campaign.

77 An Egypt & Sudan Campaign Pair awarded to Private Matthew Brady, Royal Marines, comprising: Egypt and Sudan Medal, 18821889, undated reverse, single clasp, El-Teb (M. Brady, Pte R.M.), Khedive’s Star, 1882-1891, dated 1884; the first officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, pair swing mounted on card for display. Dark old tone, surface marks to first, the first fine, the second very fine. (2) £200-300 Sold with copy medal roll mention and service papers confirming this award to Private Matthew Brady, of Lockee, near Dundee, Scotland.

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78 79 78 An Egypt & Sudan Campaign LSGC Pair awarded to Private F J C Bradley, Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: Egypt and Sudan Medal, 1882-1889, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (F. J. C. Bradley Pte. R.M.L.I.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, 2nd type with narrow suspension (F. J. C. Bradley, Pte No. 2047 R.M.L.I.); medals officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. Surface marks to both and tiny edge nicks, naming a little worn from contact in places, good fine, lightly toned. (2) £250-300 Sold with copy medal roll mention and service papers confirming this award to Private Frederick John Charles Bradley, of Stepney, London.

79 An Egypt & Sudan Campaign Pair awarded to Private J Lee, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, comprising: Egypt and Sudan Medal, 1882-1889, dated reverse, single clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (1407. Pte J. Lee. 2/D Of C. L. I.), Khedive’s Star, 1882-1891, dated 1882; the first officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, pair swing mounted on card for display. A few light contact marks, and minor edge bump at obverse 7 o’clock, very fine, lightly toned. (2) £120-150 Sold with copy medal roll and service papers confirming this award to James Lee (alias Grove Hectriss?) of St George’s, London. Worthy of further research.

80 An Egypt & Sudan Campaign Pair awarded to Gunner William Jones, Royal Marine Artillery, comprising: Egypt and Sudan Medal, 1882-1889, dated reverse, single clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (W. Jones, Gunner R.M.A.), Khedive’s Star, 1882-1891, dated 1882; the first officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, pair swing mounted on card for display. Dark old tone, light contact marks and pitting to first, generally very fine. (2) £120-150 Sold with copy medal roll mention and service papers confirming this award to William Jones, of Brecon.

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81 82 81 EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, 13 clasps, Alexandria 11 July, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai, El-Teb, Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea, Kirbekan, Suakin 1885, Tofrek, Gemaizah 1888, Toski 1889; naming erased, minor traces remain, ending only in ‘C.’. Uppermost clasp slightly bent, otherwise very fine with light contact marks, toned, some clasps scarce and useful for replacements. £200-250 82 EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, undated reverse, 3 clasps, El-Teb_Tamaai, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (C. Foster, Pte R.M.); officially impressed in upright capitals. Dark iridescent tone, surface marks throughout and a few tiny edge bumps, about very fine. £200-300 Private Charles Foster was born 9 November 1861 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, and enlisted for service 9 September 1879 at London, having previously worked as a Labourer. He served during the Egypt campaign, and had a rather chequered disciplinary history. Sold with copy service papers and roll mention showing service aboard HMS Alexandria during the Egypt campaign.

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83 85 83 EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, dated reverse, 3 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai (J. Burbidge, Gunner, R.M.A); officially impressed in thin upright capitals. Light surface marks and hairlines, minor reverse edge bruises and a little wear to unit, tiny graffito ‘m/0331 beneath truncation, otherwise very fine. £200-300 Private James Burbidge was born on the 1 March 1853 at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and enlisted for service 26 April 1872 at Bristol, having previously worked as a Groom. Sold with copy roll mention and service papers.

84 EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1885 (G. E. Turner. Pte R.M.); officially engraved in sloping capitals. Dark old tone, suspension a little loose and a few tiny marks, good very fine. £180-220 Private George Edward Turner was born 13 December 1855 near Braintree, Essex, and enlisted for Royal Marine service 19 September 1875, having previously worked as a Porter. Sold with copy roll mention and service papers showing service aboard HMS Cygnet during the Egypt campaign.

85 EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, The Nile 1884-85 (1339 Pte A. Osment. 2/ D of C. L. I.); officially engraved in sloping capitals. A few tiny marks, otherwise good very fine, toned. £180-220 Sold with copy roll mention confirming this award to Lance-Corporal Alfred Osment, 2nd Battalion DCLI. 86 EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, The Nile 1884-85 (81 Pte W. Pryor. 2/ D of C. L. I.); officially engraved in sloping capitals. A few typical light marks to surfaces, tiny pawnbroker’s mark to reverse, otherwise very fine, lightly toned. £180-220 Private William Pryor was born c.1862 at St Clement Danes, London, and he attested for service 28 July 1881 at Aldershot, having previously worked as a Porter. He served in Egypt for nearly 4 years, and was discharged from the Army Reserve 27 July 1893. Sold with copy roll mentions and attestation papers.

87 EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, undated reverse, single clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (935 Pte C. Cordery. 2/ D. of Corn: L. I.); officially engraved in sloping capitals. Attractively toned, a few tiny marks, good very fine. £150-200 Private Charles Henry Cordery was born c. 1864 at Islington, London, and attested for service 16 January 1883 at Bodmin, having previously worked as a Packer. He served in Egypt for one and a half years, and was discharged from the Army Reserve 12 January 1895. Sold with copy roll mentions and attestation papers.

88 EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, undated reverse, single clasp, Suakin 1885 (W. Green, Pte R.M. HMS Carysfort); officially impressed in thin upright capitals. Dark old tone, slightly uneven, reverse with possibly very faint mount marks at 3 and 9 o’clock, nearly very fine thus. £140-180 Sold with copy roll mention and service papers confirming this award to Private William Green of Tingewick, Bucks.

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90 89 EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, undated reverse, single clasp, Suakin 1885 (E. Page, Gunr R.M.A.); officially impressed in thin upright capitals. A few light surface marks, very fine, well toned. £150-200 Sold with copy roll mention and service papers confirming this award to Gunner Edward Page, of Richmond, Surrey.

90 EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, undated reverse, no clasp (M. Bryan, Pte, R.M. HMS Arab.); officially impressed in thin upright capitals. Dark old tone, just a few tiny contact marks, otherwise good very fine. £80-120 Sold with copy roll mention and service papers confirming this award to Private Martin Bryan, of Birmingham.

91 EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, disc only, dated reverse (299 Pte J. Franklin. 1/Berks: R.); officially engraved in sloping capitals.

Toned, possibly ex-mount, otherwise very fine. £80-100 Sold with some research, memorial silks, and 1st Berkshire Regiment insignia. The recipient is believed to have been entitled to two clasps for Suakin 1885 and Tofrek.

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92 KHEDIVE’S STAR (2), 1882-1891, dated 1882, unnamed as issued. Generally very fine, toned. (2) £80-120 93 ASHANTI STAR, 1896, unnamed as issued. Fine and toned. £100-150

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94 An Important Campaign Group of 4 awarded to Acting Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Iglas Stockwell, Seaforth Highlanders, present at the battles of the Atbara and Khartoum during the Nile Expedition of 1898, and later during the re-occupation of Bahn-el-Ghazal. He received an MID but soon after died during WWI from wounds received in action during the storming and street fighting at Frelinghhien, 20 October 1914, near Armentieres, comprising: Queen’s Sudan Medal, 1896-1898 (Lieut. C. I. Stockwell. 1/Sea Hrs.), Order of Osmanieh, 4th Class Breast Badge in silver-gilt and enamels, Khedive’s Sudan Medal, 1896-1908, 3 clasps, The Atbara, Khartoum, Bahr-el-Ghazal 190002 (C. I. Stockwell.), Order of the Medjidie, 3rd Class neck badge, in silver, gold and enamels; the first and third officially engraved, others unnamed as issued, the first three court mounted for display, the latter loose. Attractively toned, generally good very fine. (3) £1800-2200 ex Woodliffe Collection, DNW auction, 18 May 2011, lot 33 MID London Gazette 17.02.1915, original recommendation by Maj-Gen Haldane, Commanding 10th Brigade reads – ‘Has commanded his Battn since the death of Lt Col Sir E R Bradford until the arrival yesterday of Col Vandeleur & has done so in a satisfactory manner.

He commanded and personally led his men in the final charge.’

Order of the Medijie London Gazette 25.06.1910 Order of Osmanieh London Gazette 18.03.1908 Charles Inglis Stockwell was born 7 October 1875, the son of Major General Charles Montizambert Stockwell, CB, (Late Seaforth Highlanders) and his wife, Catherine Gardiner Stockwell. Stockwell was Gazetted 2nd Lieutenant in the Seaforth Highlanders 20 September 1895, and was posted to the 1st Battalion at Aldershot. Promoted to Lieutenant 16 February 1898, he took part in the Nile Expedition of 1898 being present at the battle of The Atbara 8 April 1898 and the battle of Omdurman 2 September 1898. He was seconded for service with the Egyptian Army 9 December 1899 until 8 December 1909. Promoted Captain 19 March 1901, he took part in the reoccupation of the Bahr-el-Ghazal Province, Sudan from 13 December 1900 until 28 April 1902, and received one of only five such clasps awarded to British Army officers, and a unique combination of clasps to the Seaforth Highlanders.

Stockwell returned home in 1910 and was appointed to the 2nd Battalion at Fort Grange. Appointed Adjutant 8th territorial Battalion Worcestershire Regiment 6 April 1911 an appointment he held until 5 April 1914 when he returned to the 2nd Battalion. Promoted to Major 14 September 1914 and appointed second in command of the Battalion, he served in France from 23 August 1914. Stockwell assumed command of the Battalion when Lt Colonel Sir R E Bradford was killed in action 14 September 1914 during the Battle of the Aisne. Recommended for award by Major General Haldane commanding 10th Infantry Brigade Stockwell received a Mentioned in Despatches by FM Sir John French dated 14 January 1915, published in the London Gazette of 17 February 1915. He was mortally wounded during the street fighting following the successful capture of the village of Frelinghien 20 October 1914, and died of wounds three days later at Armentiers, at the age of 38. He was buried in the Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentiers. Sold with a quantity of detailed research, copied photographs, MIC and other relevant paperwork. NB Great War entitlement not present.

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95 96 95 The Very Rare Queen’s Sudan Medal to Chief Engine Room Artificer S G Milton, Royal Navy, who served aboard Lieutenant David Beatty’s Nile Gunboat ‘El-Fateh’ during the expedition to Khartoum, one of only 46 such awards to the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Artillery, comprising: Queen’s Sudan Medal, 1896-1897, silver issue (128, 934, C.E.R. Artifr S. G. Milton. R.N.); officially engraved in sloping capitals. Dark old cabinet tone, surface contact marks and slight edge bruises, nearly very fine and rare. £800-1200 Whilst not as imposing as many larger vessels, the small flotilla of ten shallow-draught gunboats which supported Kitchener’s AngloEgyptian Force were seen as being of key tactical importance in securing the Nile itself and its cataracts, as well as by providing covering fire and support for the land-based forces ashore. Chief Engine Room Artificer S G Milton was present aboard the newly-built Nile Gunboat El-Fateh, commanded by the charismatic Lieutenant David Beatty RN in the expedition to Khartoum in 1897-8, and took part in the shelling of the city at Omdurman and the battle itself – with both flanks of the enemy harried by the gunboats. Sold with copy roll mentions confirming this award, and some other useful related articles, confirming this as a rare Royal Naval award for this medal issue.

96 KHEDIVE’S SUDAN MEDAL, 1896-1908, disc only (7859 Pte J. W. Coates. 1st Nor[t]h. Fusrs); engraved in a recognised style in upright capitals. A few light edge nicks and bruises, one or two marks, trace of reverse lacquer, very fine, toned. £60-80

97 A Scarce India ‘Manipur Expedition 1891’ and Second Boer War Group of 3 awarded to Corporal Leopold Henry Cuerton, East Kent Regiment (The Buffs), comprising: India General Service Medal, 1854-95, single clasp, N.E. Frontier 1891 (No.2494, Lce Cpl L. H. Cuerton.

1st Bn East Kent Regt); India General Service Medal, 1895-1902, single clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (2494. Lce Corpl L. H. Cuerton 1st Bn. East Kent Regt); Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghosted dates, 5 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal, S.A. 1901 (2994 Pte H. [sic] Cuerton, E. Kent Regt); the first two officially engraved, the second officially impressed, group loose. Good very fine, toned and rare. (3) £500-700 ex DNW auction, 17 September 1999, lot 387 Leopold Henry Cuerton was born c.1871 in Tooting, Wandsworth, London, and enlisted for service with the 2nd Battalion East Kent Regiment 16 March 1888, having previous service with the 3rd Royal Sussex Regiment. He served with the East Kent Regiment in India prior to joining the reserves 12 January 1896. Latterly he joined the County Borough of Tynemouth Constabulary 28 July 1896, and served with them until his retirement as Sergeant 28 September 1922, being called up during this time to serve in South Africa during the Second Boer War. He died two years after retirement in 1924. Only ten men of the Buffs received the clasp for the Manipur expedition, N. E. Frontier of India, 1891. Sold with detailed paperwork, research, roll mentions and copied service papers for both Army and Constabulary service.

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98 An India General Service and Second Boer War Pair awarded to Private John Styles, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, comprising: India General Service Medal, 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (3219. Pte. J. Styles. 2/D.C.L.I.), Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghosted dates, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg (3219 Pte J. Styles, 2: D. Of C. Lt Infy); the first officially engraved in a running script, this particular type being a known regimental style for this issue, the second officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. A few tiny hairlines, nearly extremely fine, toned. (2) £200-250 Private John Styles was born c.1870 at Hame, Cornwall, and attested for service with the 2nd DCLI at Bodmin 23 December 1890, having previously worked as a Labourer. He served in India and also during the Second Boer War, spending 12 years with the Colours. Sold with copy attestation papers and medal rolls confirming this entitlement.

99 INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (4171. Pte. J. Bourditch. 1/D.C.L.I.); officially engraved in a running script, this particular type being a known regimental style for this issue. Suspension a little loose and lightly polished, very fine and toned. £150-200 Sold with copy roll mention confirming this award to Private J Bowditch, 1st DCLI 45

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100 A Fascinating IGSM and RAF Long Service Pair awarded to Trumpet Major Albert Horace ‘Ime’ Imeson, Royal Air Force Central Band, late Derbyshire Yeomanry and 4th Dragoon Guards, he was later wounded at Gallipoli in 1915, and later became the RAF’s first official Trumpet Major, playing at St Paul’s Cathedral 10 October 1930 to the victims of the R101 airship disaster, and numerous times at the Cenotaph, comprising: India General Service Medal, 1895-1902, single clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (4032 Pte A. Imeson 4th Dragoon Gds.), Royal Air Force Long Service Medal, GVR (402169 Sjt. A. H. Imeson. R.A.F); the first officially engraved in a running script, the second officially impressed, pair loose. Lightly toned, and polished as can be expected for a long service soldier, with a few tiny marks and nicks in places. Proudly worn, fair. £250-300 Trumpet Major Albert Albert Horace Imeson enlisted as a Trumpeter Private in the 4th Dragoon Guards at the age of 14, later serving during the Punjab campaign of 1897-98. On completion of 12 years’ service he was living in Derbyshire and enlisted into the Derbyshire Yeomanry in the Great War and was severely wounded at Gallipoli in 1915. Presumably as a result of his wounds he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. Awarded his RAF LS&GC Medal in 1920 in 1922 Imeson was appointed the first official Trumpet-Major in the Royal Air Force. From this period until his retirement in 1931 he taught recruits to play the bugle and trumpet. Annually he would train and lead the trumpeters at the Armistice Day Cenotaph ceremony and played at the memorial service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on 10 October 1930 to the victims of the R.101 disaster. On reaching 55 years’ service he was discharged to a pension on 28 October 1931 on completion of 29 years and 110 days regular service. Four years later he died, aged 59, at his home, Casella, Hercies Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex.

In his obituary published in the Daily Express it stated: ‘Last Post will be sounded on Wednesday over the grave of the man who has sounded the same call every Armistice Day for the past seven years at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. He was Trumpet-Major A. H. Imeson, late of the Royal Irish Dragoons, who died yesterday at Hillingdon, Middlesex, aged fifty-nine. The hill passes of India heard his trumpet, and it rang on the battlefields of Gallipoli, where he was wounded in action. Millions throughout the world have heard its notes broadcast on Armistice Day.’ A further more detailed obituary was published in a Tasmanian newspaper, The Mercury, it read: Trumpet-Major Albert H. Imeson, the finest trumpeter the Royal Air Force has ever known has died at his home in Hillingdon, near Uxbridge. Thousands of airmen new “Ime”. For years he was one of the most popular figures in the training depot at Uxbridge. For seven years he was called upon to train and lead the trumpeters at the Armistice Cenotaph service in London. At all the big Royal Air Force ceremonial parades, including the funeral of the R.101 victims, he had charge of the trumpeters sounding “The Last Post.” “Ime” taught hundreds of men how to blow a trumpet and bugle. His whole life was devoted to “calls”. At the age of 14 he joined the Dragoon Guards as a trumpeter and served in India for 12 years. During the war he was severely wounded at Gallipoli. Later he transferred to the Royal Air Force, and was appointed trumpet-major of the band. Just before he was due to be discharged on pension he said, “It will kill me if I leave the service. I can never go on without my trumpet.” As a civilian he “haunted” the Royal Air Force depot at Uxbridge. He refused to leave the district, living only a short distance from the camp gates. Now he has died at the age of 59 – died, his friends say, of a broken heart.

At his funeral on the 2 October 1935 The R.A.F. Central Band with draped instruments attend and Flight Sergeant Albert Imeson was buried with full military honours. Trumpet-Major Imeson’s silver bugle was placed on the coffin, and the R.A.F. trumpeters sounded the Last Post at the graveside.’ Sold with copy documentation, copy MIC showing Great War entitlement, and copy of ‘Music in the Air’

by I. Kendrick about the RAF Central Band which includes a reference to Imeson.

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101 A Rare East and Central Africa Medal awarded to Miss BerthaTaylor, Church Missionary Society, for her work in Uganda. Her fiancé Mr George Pilkington was killed during the Sudanese Uprising of 1897, comprising: East and Central Africa Medal, 1897-1899, single clasp, Uganda 1897-98 (Miss B. Taylor.); officially engraved in upright capitals. Once polished with associated light hairlines, otherwise very fine and toned, rare. £1800-2200 ex John Tamplin Collection, DNW auction, 19 September 2003, lot 38 Miss Bertha Taylor was born c. 1867, the daughter of Mr Frederick Taylor, of Manchester. She was trained at The Willows and Mildmay Hospital in Bethnal Green, London from 1893, and was accepted into the Church Missionary Society in February 1896. She departed in September 1896 for the Uganda Mission, arriving at Kampala in February 1897, being initially stationed at Mengo. It was here that in May 1897 she became engaged to Mr George Lawrence Pilkington, who was also a Missionary working in Uganda for the CMS. Tragically, Mr Pilkington was killed during the Sudanese Uprising on the 11 December 1897 (his medal was also sold at DNW as lot 32 in the same auction). Miss Bertha Taylor was one of only seven ladies to be awarded this medal for her role in suppressing these uprisings.

She was later moved to Gayaza in May 1898, where she married Mr Harry Edward Maddox, another CMS Missionary, 30 January 1901, at the Cathedral in Namirembe, Uganda. Mr H E Maddox served during the Great War, first in the RAMC, and later as a Chaplain in the Army Chaplain’s Department, where he earnt the Military Cross for gallantry in tending the wounded. After the war, they lived together at Brookhurst, Alderley Edge, Cheshire. Bertha Maddox later died at this home 24 October 1950, and her husband just a year later.

102 A Rare Second Boer War ‘Defence of Mafeking’ Pair awarded to Private Henry Ernest Smith, Cape Police (District 2), comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 3 clasps, Orange Free State, Defence of Mafeking, Transvaal (496 Pte H. E. Smith. Cape Police.), King’s South Africa Medal, 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (496 Pte H. E. Smith. C.P. Dist 2.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. One or two tiny marks in places, nearly extremely fine, toned. (2) £800-1200 Sold with copy roll mention confirming the 3-clasp QSA to Private Henry Ernest Smith, Cape Police.

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103 A Second Boer War Pair awarded to Private George Henry Hale, Bedfordshire Regiment, comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghosted dates, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal (6526 Pte G. Hale, Bedford Regt), King’s South Africa Medal, 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (6526 Pte G. Hale. Bedford: Regt); medals officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. Lightly toned with surface marks and hairlines, about very fine. (2) £100-150 Private George Henry Hale was born c.1881 at St Albans, Hertfordshire, and he attested for service 9 June 1899 at Colchester, having previously worked as a Labourer. Sold with copy attestation papers and roll mention confirming this entitlement.

104 105 104 QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghosted dates, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (2579 Pte J. Hall, 2nd D. of C. Lt Infy.); officially impressed. About extremely fine, toned with some lustre. £100-150 Private James Hall was born c.1867 at Abbotts Norton, near Evesham, Worcestershire, and attested for service 8 March 1888, at Bodmin, having previously worked as a Labourer. Sold with copy attestation paper and roll mention confirming this award, and his entitlement to an IGS 1895-1908 medal.

105 QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (77 Pte K. Iselin. Queensland I.B.); officially impressed, court mounted with reverse pin for wear. Cleaned, somewhat unevenly toned, hairlines and small surface scratches, tiny edge nick, about very fine and rare. £400-500 Private Kenneth Iselin, of the 5th Queensland Imperial Bushmen, served in the Second Boer War, and is confirmed on the unit’s nominal roll.

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106 107 106 QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghosted dates, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal, Johannesburg (1816 Pte S. Ramsey, 2nd D. of C. Lt Infy); officially impressed. A few hairlines, extremely fine, lightly toned. £120-150 Sold with copy Army Reserve papers showing the recipient as one Stanislaus Ramsey, a colourful character with a chequered disciplinary record.

107 QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghosted dates, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, South Africa 1901 (2505 Sgt H. Bird, 2nd D. of C. Lt Infy.); officially impressed. Light surface marks and minor obverse edge bruise a 4 o’clock, very fine, toned. £120-150 Sold with copy attestation papers confirming this award to Sergeant Henry Bird of Smethwick, Staffordshire. His papers however show a different combination of clasps – Paardeburg, Driefontein, Relief of Kimberley (this confirmed on the medal roll), and an additional Army LSGC.

108 QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Belfast (4488 Pte F. W. Lucas.

7th Dragoon Gds:); officially impressed. Lightly cleaned with associated hairlines, otherwise lustrous good very fine. £100-120 Frederick William Lucas, of Bloomsbury, London, served during the Second Boer War with the 7th Dragoon Guards for over four years, attesting for service 21 September 1898, having previously worked as a Barman. Sold with copy service papers showing entitlement to a KSA, and medal roll confirmation.

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111 109 QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 3 clasps, Wittebergen, Belfast, Cape Colony (7030 Tpr: A. McCombie.

Brabant’s Horse); officially impressed, sold with matching WWI Silver War Badge (43262). Dark old cabinet tone, about extremely fine. £80-120 Sold with copy SWB mention showing his suffering with sickness whilst serving with the Queen’s Own Royal Glasgow Yeomanry.

110 QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg (3096 Sgt J. Turner, 2nd D. of C. Lt Infy.); officially impressed. A few light surface marks and hairlines, good very fine, lightly toned. £80-120 Sold with copy attestation papers and medal roll confirming this entitlement to Sergeant James Turner, of Rochester, Kent.

111 QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 2 clasps, Driefontein, Belfast (2556 Pte J. Bickford. 2nd D. of C. Lt Infy); officially impressed. A few light hairlines and tiny bend to one lug of upper clasp, otherwise about extremely fine, toned and lustrous. £80-100 Sold with copy attestation papers and roll mention, confirming this entitlement to John Lake Bickford, of Devonport, but with entitlement to five clasps – Belmont, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Belfast, and Relief of Kimberley.

112 QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902, clasps sewn onto ribbon with ornate silver top bar (3855 Pte W. Kidby. Middlesex Regt); officially impressed, top bar with reverse pin for wear. Dark old cabinet tone, tiny obverse scuff, otherwise lustrous extremely fine. £80-100 Sold with copy roll mention confirming this 2-clasp award to W. Kidby, 2nd Battalion, Middlesex Regiment.

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113 A ‘Norfolk Volunteers’ Second Boer War Tribute Medal 1899-1901, silver, 32mm x 26mm, in original box of issue with silver top bar, and reverse pin for wear (Hibbard A19; Hern No.788). Attractively toned, practically as struck. £200-250

114 A Fine and Rare Nursing Group of 5 awarded to Matron Amy Knaggs, Service (QAIMNS), late Army Nursing Service Reserve, who was awarded the RRC 1st Class and MID during the Boer War whilst matron of Raadzal Hospital in Bloemfontain, and later an additional bar to the RRC for her service during WW1, where she served with distinction in a hospital ship treating the wounded from Gallipoli in 1915, comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, no clasp (Nursing SisterA. Knaggs.), King’s South Africa Medal, no clasp (Nursing. Sister. A. Knaggs.), 1914-15 Star (Matron A. Knaggs. Q.A.I.M.N.S.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Matron A. Knaggs.); medals officially impressed, group court mounted with reverse bar for wear or display. Dark cabinet tone, a few light hairlines, about extremely fine. (5) £600-800 RRC London Gazette 01.10.1901 Bar to RRC London Gazette 09.04.1919 Amy Knaggs was born in April, 1866 in Winchester, Hampshire. The daughter of Lt Colonel Henry Knaggs, RAMC, she began her training for a career in nursing in 1888 at the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. She served in the Second Boer War and the Great War, gaining an RRC and bar in the process. Reaching the rank of Matron, Amy Knaggs’ service was well-summarised by The Times’ Obituary of Friday 6 August 1937, which reads as follows: ‘Miss Amy Knaggs, R.R.C. and bar, late Q.A.I.N.S., died at Crowthorne, Berks, on Wednesday after a long illness. She saw active service in South Africa, being for some time matron of Raadzal Hospital in Bloemfontain, and was awarded the Royal Red Cross. In the late war she received a bar to this decoration for conspicuous service in a hospital ship which, after cross-Channel work was sent to Gallipoli. After being invalided home she was appointed matron in charge of the Lord Derby Hospital, Warrington, where she remained until finally invalided out of the service. The funeral will be at St John’s Church, Crowthorne, tomorrow at noon.’

Sold with a quantity of copied research, including a near full description of her life and career, and London Gazette award mentions (NB. RRC & Bar itself absent from group).

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115 A Second Boer War and WWI LSGC Group of 6 awarded to Battery Sergeant Major Richard J Dellbridge, 14th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghosted dates, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (34614 A. Br. R. J. Dellbridge, 39th Bty: R.F.A.), King’s South Africa Medal, 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (34614 Bomb. R. J. Dellbridge. R.F.A.), 1914 Star (34614 Sjt. R. J. Dellbridge), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (34614 W. O. Cl.2 R. J. Dellbridge R.A.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (34614 B. S. Mjr: R. J. Dellbridge. R.F.A.); medals officially impressed, group loose, with original riband bar. Attractive old tone, very fine. (7) £250-300 Sold with copy MIC showing that he was also MID, although the group lacks the emblem.

116 A Second Boer War and WWI ‘Mons’ Group of 5 awarded to J W Marshall, Royal Artillery, late Royal Garrison Artillery, comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (19987 Gnr. J. Marshall. 16th S.D., R.G.A.), King’s South Africa Medal, 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (19987 Gnr: J. Marshall.

R.G.A.), 1914 Star (373 Gnr: J. W. Marshall, R.G.A.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (SR-373 Gnr. J. W. Marshall. R.A.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Very fine, lightly toned. (5) £300-400

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117 A Boxer Rebellion and Great War ‘LSGC’ Group of 4 awarded to Colour Sergeant William Dooley, Royal Marine Artillery, who served aboard HMS Goliath during Boxer Rebellion, comprising: China Medal, 1900, no clasp (7530 Gunr W. Dooley, R.M.A. HMS Goliath.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (R.M.A. 7530 Cr. Sgt.W. Dooley.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with swivel type suspension (7530. William Dooley, Sergeant. R.M.A.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Very fine, toned and lightly polished. (4) £250-300 Colour Sergeant William Dooley was born 1 June 1878 at Handforth, near Stockport, Cheshire, and he attested for service 15 April 1898 at Manchester. He served as a Gunner aboard HMS Goliath during the Boxer Rebellion in China, and also later during the Great War. Sold with copy service papers.

118 INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1908-1935, 2 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1919-21 (69135 Pte. H. Conroy, R.A.M.C.); officially impressed. A few minor hairlines and minor edge nicks, very fine, lightly toned. £60-80 Sold with copy medal roll mention confirming this award.

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119 The IGSM awarded to Private James Keil, ‘D’ Company, 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, originally recommended for the DCM during WWI for his bravery in a trench attack 27 August 1914, but not awarded prior to his being killed in action near Messines 1 January 1915, comprising: India General Service Medal, 1908-1935, EVIIR, single clasp, North West Frontier 1908 (9882 Pte. J. Keil 1st Bn Sea Highrs); officially engraved in a running script. One or two hairlines in places, otherwise nearly extremely fine, toned. £200-250 James Keil was born c.1884 in Louchart, Morayshire and enlisted at Elgin, Scotland. Having seen previous service in India, he was a Reservist at the outbreak of war, where he served in France with the 2nd Battalion from 27 August 1914. The ‘Northern Scot’ Newspaper dated 2 January 1915 page 3 records - ‘The tragic story of how he won the Decoration which he did not live to wear is told in a letter from Private T Fraser Shields of the same Battalion. The Letter states – ‘About three weeks ago the Brigade asked for assistance on our left to fill a gap between us and them. So we sent ‘D’ Company over and they were nearly all lost in one night. In the dark they went to within 10 yards of the German trenches before they knew it and a murderous fire was opened upon them to which of course the men replied. So great was the slaughter that our men took cover behind the German dead. One man named James Keil was recommended for the DCM for going up to the trenches and shooting a German officer and taking his revolver and field glasses, and was going for a machine gun. Poor chap was killed yesterday along with two others’.

James Keil was the son of Peter Keil of Inchsteile Farm, Alves and was 31 years of age. He had been in the Army for eight years and while serving in India took part in the Zhakka Khel Expedition of 1908. Retiring from Regular service five years ago he was on the Reserve and working in Glasgow when recalled to take up arms again. He had been married for two years and his widow is at present staying with her mother Mrs Grant, 1 Walkers Place, Bishopmill’. The 2nd Battalion War Diary records for the action on 7 / 8 November 1914 -’I beg to bring to notice the names of the following officer, NCO’s and men who did specially good service during the period they were detached from 10th Infantry Brigade - Lieutenant Perrins who commanded the company after the loss of the two officers senior to himself and ......9882 Lance Corporal J Kiel, for the cool way in which he reconnoitred right up to the enemy’s trenches and for the valuable information which he brought back’. ‘Recommended by Major General Haldane commanding 10th Infantry Brigade on 15 November 1914 for good work when detached from the Brigade during the period 2 to 13 November 1914.......9882 Lance Corporal J Keil’.

James Keil was Killed in action 30 November 1914 south of Messines aged 30 years. The son of Peter and Maggie Keil, husband of Lizzie Grant Keil of Rose Cottage, Bishopmill, Elgin he was buried in the Berks Cemetery Extension. Sold with copy War Diaries covering 7 and 8 November 1914 in which Keil is mentioned and recommended for his gallantry, copy newspaper articles from the Northern Scot and Moray & Nairn Press titled ‘Elgin Seaforth killed in action, recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medal’ and ‘Elgin Seaforth’s bravery Private Keil wins DCM’, MIC, CWGC casualty report, copied newspaper clippings and other useful research.

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120 INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1908-1935, single clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (3279 Sepoy. Sapuran Singh. 1-15 Sikhs); officially impressed. Lightly polished, good very fine. £20-30

121 INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1908-1935, single clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (240233 Sgt. C. E. Leach, R. W. Kent R.); officially impressed. Polished, a few light surface marks, nearly very fine with one or two small edge nicks and bumps. £50-70

122 INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1908-1935, single clasp, Burma 1930-32 (9249 Sep. Turkistan. Kurram Mil.); officially impressed.

Good very fine, toned. £30-50

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THE GREAT WAR – Campaign Groups & Medals ROYAL NAVY 123 A Great War Royal NavalTrio awarded to Stoker 1st Class Edward Smith, Royal Navy, comprising: 1914-15 Star (307553, E. Smith, Sto. 1., R. N.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (307553 E. Smith. Sto. I R. N.); medals officially impressed, group loose. About extremely fine, toned. (3) £40-60 Stoker Edward Smith was born 22 September 1877, at Liverpool, Lancashire. Sold with copy service papers.

124 A Great War ‘Royal Naval Division’ POW Pair awarded to Able Seaman John Grieve, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who having been present in Egypt and Gallipoli, was later taken prisoner of war 7 April 1918, whilst serving in the 190th Machine Gun Company, Anson Brigade, 63rd (Royal Naval) Division, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (T.Z. 2774 J. Grieve. A. B. R.N.V.R.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Old cabinet tone, pleasing extremely fine. (2) £60-80 Able Seaman John Grieve, of Ashington, Northumberland, enlisted for Royal Naval service 29 December 1914 at Tyneside, having previously worked as a Miner. Having been present in the Eastern Mediterranean at Egypt and also it appears at Gallipoli, he was on several occasions treated for dysentery and returned home. He continued to serve upon he recuperation, and was taken prisoner of war 7 April 1918, and his service records appear to show his POW location as ‘Limburg’. Sold with copy service documents.

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125 A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Private George Samuel Pasley, Royal Fleet Reserve, late Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Po.13919, Pte. G. S. Pasley, R.M.L.I.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Po.13919 Pte. G. S. Pasley.

R.M.L.I.), Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (Po.13919 (A.1672) G. S. Pasley. Mne. R.F.R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. A few light marks and hairlines, good very fine, toned. (4) £80-100 Private George Samuel Pasley was born 19 May 1884, at Lambeth, London, and he enlisted for service 10 September 1904, at London.

Sold with copy service papers confirming this entitlement.

126 A Great War LSGC Group of 3 awarded to Stoker 1st Class A Postle, HMS Victory, RN, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (J.77311 S. A. Postle. Ord. R.N.), Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (K.64781 S. A. Postle. Sto. 1, HMS Victory); medals officially impressed, group loose. Contact marks to first and well-polished, fine, toned. (3) £60-80

127 An Intriguing Great War Pair awarded to Staff-Surgeon Archibald Denizé Spalding, Royal Navy, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Surg.. Commr. A. D. Spalding. R.N.); medals officially impressed, pair court mounted on card for display. Good very fine, toned. (2) £200-300

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128 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Sydney Herbert Matthews). A few light surface marks in places, very fine, toned. £80-120 Engineer Sydney Herbert Mathews (note spelling) was born c.1875 in Birkenhead, the son of a Captain in the Merchant Navy. He was killed in action at the age of 40 whilst serving aboard the curiously named ‘H.M.S.S.V No.14’ (or Special Service Vessel) with the Royal Naval Reserve. His papers record his death as having taken place 30 June 1915, which appears to confirm beyond a reasonable doubt that he was killed in action aboard the converted passenger ship SS Merion, which later became the ‘dummy’ warship HMS Tiger.

At the request of the First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill, and in response to the loss of HMS Audacious, this vessel was one of a number of large merchant ships which were given the appearance of British warships through a liberal and imaginative use of paint and woodwork. Complete with wood-burning dummy funnels, wooden 12-pounder guns and painted fake bow-waves, these ships were sent out to confuse the German High-Command as to the movements and whereabouts of British ships.

Four ships were sent out to give a fake show of strength in the Dardanelles in February 1915, and it was here that the HMS Tiger’ was unfortunately spotted by the German U-Boat UB-8 which successfully hit HMS Tiger with a torpedo just forward of the starboard beam.

It caused an explosion which instantly killed two engineers and two fireman – the former of which appears to have included the unfortunate Engineer Sydney Mathews. The ship was soon after abandoned, with 117 survivors being taken to Mudros, and as such this vessel and its 4 casualties were the only losses of the ‘Special Service Squadron’ in action against the enemy, and the losses were kept hidden from the public. Sold with copy service papers (very brief – stating ‘lost in service – Eastern Mediterranean’), copy casualty report, copy image of the ship before and after conversion, and article ‘ Plywood, Canvas and Paint’ concerning the Special Service Squadron.

129 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (William Frederick Dawe). A little wear to high points, otherwise extremely fine, toned. £50-70 Stoker 1st Class William Frederick Dawe was born 7 November 1875, the son of William and Mary Dawe, of Gate House, Park Street, Windsor, and he attested for service with the Royal Navy at Portsmouth 2 July 1894, having previously worked as a Brass Moulder.

After a long career with the Royal Navy, he is recorded as having died from Pneumonia 15 September 1918 whilst serving aboard the minesweeper HMS Hamadrayad, at the age of 43. His name is commemorated at the Bristol (Avon View) Cemetery. Sold with copy casualty report and service papers.

130 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Arthur Stanley Ward); officially named as issued. Once polished, very fine, toned. £50-70 Ordinary Seaman Arthur Stanley Ward, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, of Enfield, Middlesex, was killed in action in the Atlantic by German U-Boat U-96 21 July 1917 whilst serving aboard SS Paddington. He was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Ward, of 118, Sketty Road, Enfield. For his brother’s Memorial Plaque, see lot 276

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CAVALRY

131 A Great War Trio awarded to Captain William Mc Cullock Cliff, 3rd Hussars, attached No. 3 Rest Camp, comprising: 1914 Star (Lieut: W. Mc. C. Cliff. 3/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Lieut. W. Mc. C. Cliff); medals officially impressed, group loose, with matching set of miniatures. Dark old tone, nearly extremely fine. (3) ÂŁ180-220

TANK CORPS

132 A Pleasing Great War and WW2 MID Campaign Group of 6 awarded to Captain Robert Thomas Hook, Tank Corps, late Royal West Kent Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1218 L. Cpl. R. T. Hook. R. W. Kent R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2. Lieut. R. T. Hook.), Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945, Royal Constabulary Long Service Medal, EIIR (Robert T. Hook); first three and last officially impressed, remainder unnamed as issued, trio mounted on pin for wear, all mounted on card for display. About extremely fine, toned. (6) ÂŁ250-300 Captain Robert Thomas Hook originally served in the Great War as a Lance-Corporal in the Royal West Kent Regiment, before being transferred to serve with the Machine Gun Corps as a Sergeant. Late in the war he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion Tank Corps, his MIC records the date 30 November 1917, and that he was promoted to Captain whilst commanding a section 21 January 1919. The contact address noted on his MIC is 108 McDonald Road, Edinburgh. The Army Lists during WW2 confirm his service, and that he was taken as a Second Lieutenant 1 June 1942, and that he was made Captain (temp) 22 October of the same year.

Worthy of further research.

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133 A Scarce Great War Trio awarded to Major Maurice Wadeson, who worked in the Advanced Workshops of the Tank Corps on the Western Front, late 92nd Field Company, Royal Engineers, the eldest of three brothers serving in the Tank Corps, all officers, the youngest two of whom won the MC, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Lieut. M. Wadeson. R.E.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Major M. Wadeson.); medal officially impressed, group loose. Extremely fine with a little lustre in parts, toned. (3) £300-400 ex DNW auction, 30 June 1998, lot 468 Major Maurice Wadeson was born 30 March 1889, in Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, and later lived at 41 Waverly Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire. He initially served with the 92nd Field Company, Royal Engineers, before being posted as Lieutenant to ‘B’ Battalion, Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps (this branch would later become the Tank Corps) 12 January 1917. As a man with a strong background in engineering and technical knowledge, he appears to have been a central figure in the ‘advanced workshops’ of ‘B’ Battalion, no doubt assisting with the demanding maintenance required to keep these experimental machines running and ready for action. His younger brother by 3 years, Second Lieutenant Ralph Archibald Wadeson, was awarded the Military Cross whilst commanding one of these tanks, and the youngest brother, Captain Roy Aylmer Wadeson, also won the MC, having been seconded to the Worcestershire Regiment whilst attached to the Tank Corps. Sold with copy service papers, MICs for all 3 brothers, census information and other research, and copy DNW auction entry, with plenty of room for further research.

134 A Great War Pair and Plaque awarded to Gunner Cecil Leonard Weston, ‘A’ Battalion,Tank Corps, who died 8 June 1917, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (206151 Pte. C. L. Weston. Tank Corps.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (Cecil Leonard Weston); medals officially impressed, plaque officially named as issued, group loose. A few light hairlines, otherwise extremely fine, toned. (3) £300-400 Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report, confirming the recipient Gunner Cecil Leonard Weston, of A Battalion, Tank Corps, as having died 8 June 1917, and being buried at La Plus Douve Farm Cemetery. He was the brother of Mr F J Weston, of 62 College Road, Harrow, Middlesex.

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135 A Superb WWI Campaign Pair awarded to Second Lieutenant Frank Clifford Carr, Tank Corps, late Machine Gun Corps (Heavy Branch). A Golfing International in peacetime, he initially served as an Ambulance Driver for the French Red Cross during the famous assault against Verdun, before returning home to receive a commission in the Heavy Machine Gun Section, MGC, with ‘E’ Company. He later commanded the Mark I ‘Female’ Tank ‘RMLS Nutty’ in action during the Second Battle of Gaza 17 April 1917, and had performed ‘good work’ in the fighting before being severely burned when his tank caught fire from a direct hit. He was subsequently taken POW by Turkish forces, with whom he died from wounds during captivity, comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2. Lieut. F. C. Carr.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Extremely fine, lightly toned. £300-400 Frank Clifford Carr was born in September 1881 in Mosely, and was educated at Rydal Mount, Colwyn Bay, Wales. He moved to Grimsby to enter into business with his uncle, Alexander Carr, whose name he later assumed. Returning to Birmingham, he married, and became a Director of the Imperial Bedstead Company. The early life and career of Second Lieutenant Frank Clifford Carr is best detailed as published in a local newspaper upon news of his being reported ‘Missing in Action’ during April 1917: “INTERNATIONAL GOLFER MISSING - Second Lieutenant F. C. Carr, heavy Machine Gun Section, the well-known amateur golf player is reported missing, believed to be a prisoner of war. Lieutenant Carr, whose home is at 63, Church Lane, Handsworth, joined the British section of the French Red Cross soon after the outbreak of war, and drove an ambulance for some time. He was at Verdun during the great German offensive last year. Subsequently he returned to England and was given a commission in the Heavy Machine gun Section.

Lieutenant Carr is a partner in the Imperial Bedstead Company, and is a native of Birmingham. He is a son of Mr Tom Smith of Mosely (a painter and engraver), but assumed the name of Carr some years ago. Mr Carr is one of the best golfers the Midlands have produced, and was a prominent figure in local and national meetings. He played golf for Handsworth team on eight of the nine occasions the Midland Challenge Cup was won by that club. Curiously enough he never once succeeded in winning the individual gold medal, though he has several times been within a putt of victory. As far back as 1902 he won his first silver medal, and between that date and 1914 laid a large stock of them. One of his most memorable encounters was in 1906, when he tied for the gold medal with Mr Edward Blackwell, but lost on the replay. In 1911 he represented England against Scotland, his partner being Mr F A Woolley. On several occasions he played in the amateur championship, his best performance being at St Andrews in 1913, when he ran into the fourth round.”

As commander of the tank ‘Nutty’ he went into attack on the night 17 / 18 April towards the Sheikh Abbas Ridge and the redoubt of Kirbet-el-Sihan, his tank alone in support of the 8th Battalion (Princess Beatrice’s Isle of Wight Rifles), The Hampshire Regiment and 5th Battalion the Suffolk Regiment. A letter sent by Wilfred S Roberts, of the 8th Hampshires (also a prisoner of war) details the precise specifics of the action: “He was in command of tank ‘Nutty’ which attacked with our brigade at Gaza. After doing good work it was put out by a direct hit and caught fire. All the crew left it and got into the same redoubt as I was in. Lt Carr was frightfully burned by the explosion. I was unable to get near him as that portion of the redoubt was cut off from the rest, on one side by MG fire and on the other by the burning tank. He was captured when we were and was brought in to the Tel-el-Sharia hospital where he received the best possible attention.

Of this I was informed by Ober Leutnant Spiller of the German wireless, who was extremely good to us and all the prisoners who came near him. Later he told me that in spite of all they could do he had died.”

He is remembered with honour at the Jerusalem Memorial. Sold with copy MIC, casualty report, census information, extract ‘Prominent Midland Golfers’ 1911, a number of reprinted photographs of tanks ‘Nutty’ and ‘War Baby’, copy War Diaries, and detailed research.

This pair was exhibited at the OMRS North Convention, May 2008.

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136 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Walter Alfred Fleming). Good very fine and toned, an interesting award to a Tank Regiment casualty. £150-200 Gunner Walter Alfred Fleming was born c.1890, the son of James Fleming and Mrs Martindale of Kirkdale, Liverpool. Having served in the Machine Gun Corps and then with the 1/15th London Regiment, he later served in the 12th Battalion, Tank Corps. He was killed in action 8 October 1918, whilst operating the guns of his tank during an attack on Niergnies, near Cambrai, as part of a major tank offensive designed to break the deadlock in this sector of the Western Front. Attacking simultaneously with infantry the attack was a major success, and was noteworthy in particular for their hard-fought battle with four British-made tanks now surprisingly under German control, which had been previously been taken captive and repaired, then turned against British tanks. This was quite possibly the first instance of a tank on tank battle in WWI. Gunner Fleming’s death was recorded as follows in The Liverpool Echo of October the 26th, 1918: “Fleming. October 8th Killed in action at Niergnies near Cambrai, aged 28 years. Gunner Walter A Flemin (our Wally) Tank Corps. The dearly beloved and youngest son of the late James Fleming and Mrs Martindale. Deeply mourned by his sorrowing Mother, Brother and Sister. 43 Taylor Street, Liverpool. RIP. “It’s only a mother that knows the sorrow It’s only a mother that knows the pain Of losing her son she loved so dearly And knows she will never see him again.”

Sold with a quantity of relevant documentation including copy war diary entries, MIC, casualty reports, article ‘The 12th Battalion at Niergnies 1918’, mention in the ‘Tank Corps Book of Honour’, and copies of the DSO citation to Major R Campbell and MM citation for Private T W Hutchinson who both received awards specifically for gallant acts at Niergnies.

137 BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (307467 Pte. H. T. Warman. Tank Corps.) and VICTORY MEDAL, 1914-1919 (110180 Pte. W. A. Reid.

Tank Corps.); medals officially impressed. First about extremely fine, the second very fine with light surface scuffing, toned. (2) £60-80 Sold with copy MICs, showing the recipients as Herbert T Warman, and William A Reid, both of the Tank Corps, the latter of whom was entitled to an SWB.

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MACHINE GUN CORPS

138 A Great War Territorial Group of 4 awarded to Private George Edom, Machine Gun Corps, late 4th Battalion Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1240 Pte. G. Edom. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (1240 Pte. G. Edom. Hamps. R.), Territorial Efficiency Medal, GVR (1240 Pte. G. Edom. 4 - Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Extremely fine with some lustre, all toned. (4) £200-250 Sold with copy MIC

139 A Pleasing Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant John Hogarth, Machine Gun Corps, late Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ (7924 Pte J. Hogarth. L. N. Lan: R.); British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (7924 Cpl. J. Hogarth. L. N. Lan. R.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (3846636 Sjt. J. Hogarth. Loyal R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Once polished with a few tiny marks, good very fine, lightly toned. (4) £180-220 Sold with copy MIC and named brass regimental bed plate for the Loyal North Lancs.

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140 A Scarce WWI ‘Croix de Guerre’ Group of 3 awarded to Sergeant Hubert Baynham, Machine Gun Corps, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1919 (83538 Sjt. H. Baynham. M.G.C.), and France, Croix de Guerre, 1914-1918 with star on ribbon; the first two officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, sold with original miniatures as above.

Extremely fine, toned. (3) £150-200 Sergeant Hubert Baynham was born in 1886 at Florence Villa, on the Brook Estate, Monmouth. He attested for service initially with the Army Service Corps, 12 May 1916, having previously worked as a Saddler and with some experience with the ‘Old Volunteers’ 2nd Monmouthshire Regiment, but he was compulsorily transferred to the Machine Gun Corps 17 January 1917, and was once ‘severely reprimanded’ for neglect of duty and refusing to comply with an order 9 September 1917, suggesting he was something of an abrasive character. He later served in North Russia with 253 Company, MGC, embarking on SS Stephen to Murmansk 8 February 1919. Sold with copy MIC and detailed copy attestation papers.

141 Great War 1914-15 Trio awarded to 2nd Lieutenant Leonard Vincent Crompton, Machine Gun Corps, late Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (22042 Pte, L. V C. Crompton, L’ Pool R.); British War and Victory Medals (2 Lieut. L. V. C. Crompton.); group loose. Extremely fine, toned. £150-200 Leonard Vincent Charles Crompton was born 29 September 1895, in North Ashton, Wigan, and was educated at Ashton-in-Makerfield Grammar School. He enlisted for service with the Liverpool Regiment at Liverpool, 7 November 1914, having previously worked as a Bank Clerk.

He trained as a Lewis Gunner, and left for France 7 November 1915. Despite being awarded 7 days field punishment in July 1916, he reached the rank of Lance Corporal, before applying for and receiving a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant with the Machine Gun Corps 27 February 1918, joining the 12th Battalion MGC 12 August 1918. He was later reprimanded by FGCM 28 November 1918 on two charges of ‘Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline’, and was found guilty of one of these charges. He relinquished his commission 1 September 1919, and was noted as living at The Cross House, Ashton-in-Makerfield.

Sold with copy MIC, and a summary of some military and genealogical research.

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142 A Great War Pair awarded to Private Alfred E Wright, Machine Gun Corps, late 2nd Battalion, County of London Yeomanry, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2030 Sjt. A. E. Wright. 2-Co. Of Lond. Y.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Extremely fine, toned. (2) £40-60 Sold with copy MIC.

143 A Great War Pair awarded to Private Albert E Francis, Machine Gun Corps, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (114596 Pte. A. E. Francis. M. G. C.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. One or two tiny marks to first, otherwise practically as struck, toned. (2) £30-50 Sold with copy MIC.

ROYAL ARTILLERY 144 A Great War Trio & Plaque awarded to Gunner William Joynson, ‘C’ Battery, 58th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, killed in action 5 October 1917, comprising: 1914-15 Star (75917. Gnr. W. Joynson. R.F.A.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (75917 Gnr. W. Joynson.

R.A.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (William Joynson); medals officially impressed, group mounted on card for display, sold with original memorial scroll, Army Form ‘B’ and attractive ‘County Borough Of Stoke-on-Trent memorial scroll. Good very fine, toned. (4) £150-200 Gunner William Joynston was born c.1896 and lived at 10 Hazelhurst Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. He was killed in action in France 5 October 1917, and is buried at New Irish Farm, St Jean-les-Ypres. Sold with copy MIC, official grave photo, booklet, New Irish Farm Memorial Scroll, and some useful research and paperwork.

This man was brother-in-law to 19028 Pte Bert Fower, Suffolk Regiment, see lot

145 A Great War MSM Group of 3 awarded to Gunner John Robert Harding, Royal Field Artillery, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (156497 Gnr. J. R. Harding. R.A.), Army Meritorious Service Medal, GVR, ‘for Meritorious Service’ (156497 Gnr: J. R. Harding. R.F.A.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Tiny edge nick to first, a few light hairlines, nearly extremely fine. (3) £200-250 MSM London Gazette Sold with copy MIC and MSM card.

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146 A Great War ‘1914’Trio awarded to Driver Ernest Angelo Wood, 5th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ (46564 Dvr: E. A. Wood. R.F.A.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (46564 Dvr. E. A. Wood. R.A.); medals officially impressed, group loose. About extremely fine, toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC, soldiers small book and education certificates.

147 A Great WarTrio awarded to Driver James Green, 307th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, comprising: 1914-1915 Star (42536 Dvr: J. Green.

R.F.A.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (42536 Dvr. J. Green. R.A.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few scrapes to last, otherwise good very fine or better, toned. (3) £50-70 Sold with copy MIC and SWB mention showing his suffering with sickness.

148 A Great War Territorial Group of 3 to Corporal Arthur George Spencer, Royal Artillery, comprising: British War Medal, 1914-1920 (149537 Cpl. A. G. Spencer. R.A.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (774 Cpl. A. G. Spencer. R.A.), Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, EVIIR (39 Gnr: A. G. Spencer. H.C. Kent) R.G.A.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Well-polished with surface marks and a few edge bumps, fine, toned. (3) £180-220 Corporal Arthur George Spencer was born c.1870 in Gravesend, Kent, and he attested for service with the RFA 4 April 1913 at the age of 33. His papers appear to show Great War service with the Kent RFA and then with the 211th Anti-Aircraft Section, Woolwich. He was discharged from service 12 March 1919. Sold with copy MIC and detailed service papers.

149 A Great War Pair awarded to Captain William Meggitt Winter, Royal Garrison Artillery, winner of the Military Cross, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Capt. W. M. Winter.); medals officially impressed, group loose, sold with original miniatures showing his full entitlement to an MC & Pair, MID. About extremely fine, toned. (3) £100-120 Sold with copy MIC and London Gazette mentions, showing continued service with the Royal Artillery in WW2. He was later made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire LG 01.01.1945.

150 A Great War Pair awarded to Second Lieutenant Ifor DavidThomas, Royal Field Artillery, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1919 (2. Lieut. I. D. Thomas.); medals officially impressed, swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. Extremely fine, toned. (2) £80-100 Sold with copy MIC showing his progress from QMS to Second Lieutenant, two collar dogs, Welsh Regiment cap badge, silver ‘The Welsh’ Prize silver prize medal engraved ‘4th Bn Welsh Regt Penally 1921’ with Birmingham Hallmarks, and small National Reserve Carmarthenshire badge, and original miniatures as above, which altogether suggest a strong post-war association and probable service with the Welsh Regiment.

151 BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (97706 Gnr. J. Bell. R.A.); officially impressed. A few light marks, very fine, toned. £20-30 97706 Gunner Joseph Bell, of the 83rd Company, Royal Garrison Artillery, died in Hong Kong 12 October 1919, at the age of 18. Sold with copy MIC, CWGC report and a quantity of research.

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ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

152 A Pleasing WWI Officer’s Territorial MID Group of 4 awarded to Captain John William Ellis, 54th (East Anglian) Company, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, late 7th Battalion Essex Regiment, the latter of which he served with at Gallipoli, and later was made Adjutant and Quartermaster at a Prisoner of War Camp, comprising: 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. J. W. Ellis. Essex. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1919 with MID spray of bronze oak leaves (Capt. J. W. Ellis.), Territorial Decoration, with clasp ‘Territorial’ on ribbon. Extremely fine, toned. (4) £500-700 Captain John William Ellis, of 31 Earlham Grove, Forest Gate, Essex, received his first commission as Second Lieutenant 21 June 1915.

He was soon after made Acting Captain with the 1/7th Battalion (TF) Essex Regiment, and saw service at Gallipoli. They arrived from Braemar Castle 10 July 1915, landing ‘A’ Beach, Suvla Bay. As part of the 161st Brigade, 54th (East Anglian) Division, they received a number of casualties from sniper fire and shellfire, and were present at Hill 60 where the dead from both sides ‘lay thick all around’.

He was later reduced from his temporary rank of Captain 4 October 1919, and made Adjutant and Quartermaster of a Prisoner of War camp. He was once again made Captain (prov) 27 February 1926, only to be transferred once again, this time to the 54th (East Anglian) Ordnance Company, RAOC, as a Lieutenant, 10 November 1928, with whom he appears to have served out his final years before retiring as Major with the same company 17 May 1937. Whether he was recalled for WW2 service two years later is as yet unproven.

153 A Great WarTrio awarded to Private Arthur H Shaw, Army Ordnance Corps, comprising: 1914-15 Star (04686 Pte. A. H. Shaw. A.O.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (04686 Pte. A. H. Shaw. A.O.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few light hairlines, extremely fine, toned. (3) £50-70 Sold with copy MIC

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ROYAL ENGINEERS

154 A Great War MSM Group of 4 awarded to Acting Sergeant George Gilbert, Royal Engineers, comprising: 1914-1915 Star (89626 L.Cpl G. Gilbert. R.E.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (89626 A-Sgt. G. Gilbert. R.E.), Army Meritorious Service Medal, GVR, for Meritorious Service (89626 Cpl – A.Sjt – G. Gilbert. R.E.); medals officially impressed, group loose and sold with original cap badge. Old cabinet tone, nearly extremely fine. (4) £200-250 MSM London Gazette 03.06.1919 Sold with copy MIC and MSM card.

155 A Great War MBE Group of 3 awarded to Major Reginald Ridding, Royal Engineers, late Royal Sussex Regiment, comprising: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member’s MBE Breast Badge, Military Division, reverse bearing hallmarks for London dated 1919 in original ‘Garrard & Co.’ case of issue, British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2. Lieut. R. Ridding.); the first unnamed as issued with reverse pin for wear, the latter pair officially impressed, medals loose, with original set of three miniatures. Practically as struck. (4) £200-300 MBE London Gazette 12.02.19 Sold with copy MIC and London Gazette mentions.

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156 A Great WarTrio awarded to Lieutenant Frank James Oerton, Royal Engineers, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Lieut: F. J. Oerton. R.E.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1919 (Lieut.); medals officially impressed, with official correction to surname on star, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, sold in original Spink & Son blue velvet-lined box, with original riband bar. As struck, toned. (3) £100-150 Frank James Oerton was commissioned as Lieutenant (temp) 7 March 1915, into the Royal Engineers. His MIC shows his correspondence address to be ‘The Devonshire Club’ SW1, and later, that of the ‘Anglo South American (Bank), Punta Arenas Straits, Magellan, Chile, South America’. His move to Chile appears to be confirmed in passenger listings after the war. He relinquished his commission 4 August 1920, due to illness contracted on active service. He may perhaps be a relation/son of Major G B Oerton, 6th Battalion The Devonshire Regiment. Sold with copy MIC and London Gazette mentions.

157 A Great WarTrio awarded to Private James Canty, Royal Engineers, late Liverpool Regiment and Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (9676 Pte. J. Canty, L. N. Lan. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (9676 Pte. J. Canty, L. N. Lan. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Light surface marks and edge bumps, otherwise very fine, toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC showing that having initially served with the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, he served with the Liverpool Regiment, and then finally with the Royal Engineers.

158 A Great War Pair awarded to Private Herbert R Humphreys, Royal Engineers, late Labour Corps and Royal Fusiliers, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (31948 Pte. H. R. Humphreys. R. Fus.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Good very fine, toned. (2) £30-50 Sold with copy MIC.

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INFANTRY ROYAL MARINES & ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY

159 A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Private Henry Briar, Royal Marine Light Infantry, present at the Defence of Antwerp in October 1914, comprising: 1914 Star with modern replacement clasp ‘5th Aug.-22nd Nov. 1914’ (Po.7013. Pte. H. Briar, R. M. Brigade.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Po. 7013 L. Cpl H. Briar. R. M. L. I.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with non-swivel type suspension (Po. 7013 H. Briar. Pte. R.M.L.I.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Group with a few light hairlines, otherwise extremely fine. (4) £150-200 Private Henry Briar was born 4 March 1875 at Alverstoke, Fareham, Hampshire, and he enlisted for service 4 July 1893 at Eastney. Sold with copy service papers which note that he served at Ostend, Dunkirk, and during the Defence of Antwerp.

160 A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Corporal William Peterson, Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Po.14176 Pte. W. Peterson, R.M.L.I.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Po.14176 Pte. W. Peterson, R.M.L.I.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with swivel type suspension (Po/14176 William. Peterson, Corporal. R.M.L.I.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. A few light hairlines and marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine, toned. (4) £80-120 Corporal William Peterson was born 22 November 1886, at Byker, Newcastle on Tyne, and he enlisted for service 31 July 1905 at York, having previously worked as a Porter. Sold with copy service papers.

161 A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Gunner Thomas Willey, Royal Marine Artillery, wounded in action and severely burned aboard HMS Princess Royal at the Battle of Jutland, comprising: 1914-15 Star (R.M.A. 10457 Gr. T. Willey), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (R.M.A. 10457 Gr. T. Willey.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with swivel type suspension (R.M.A. 10457. Thomas Willey, Gunner. R.M.A.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Very fine, toned. (4) £150-200 Gunner Thomas Willey was born 30 April 1883, at Yeovil, Somerset, and he attested for service with the RMA 23 April 1903. Sold with copy service papers showing ‘wounded in action 31 May 1916, sustained burns of face, arms and ankles.’

162 A Rare Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Musician Mark Burton, Royal Marine Band, comprising: 1914-15 Star (R.M.B. 136, Mus. M. Burton), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (R.M.B. 136 Mus. M. Burton.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with non-swivel type suspension (R.M.B. 136. M. Burton, Musician. HMS Colleen); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Well-polished with some hairlines and light surface marks, nearly very fine, toned. (4) £80-120 Musician Mark Burton was born 23 September 1888 in London, and attested for service directly from school as a ‘Band Boy’ playing the Euphonium 22 September 1903. Sold with copy service papers.

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163 An Interesting WWI ‘North Russia’ Interest Campaign Trio awarded to Gunner Edward William Channon, Howitzer Brigade, Royal Marine Artillery, who was latterly drafted into the 6th Battalion Royal Marine Light Infantry in late 1919 – members of this battalion famously threw down their weapons in the so-called ‘Murmansk Mutiny’ against their forced service in North Rusia, after the war in Europe had come to an end, comprising: 1914-15 Star (R.M.A. 13840 Gr. E. W. Channon.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (R.M.A. 13840 Gr. E. W. Channon.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Well-polished, the latter with minor edge bump at obverse 7 o’clock, fine, toned. (3) £140-180 Gunner Edward William Channon was born 2 March 1895 at Farnham, and enlisted for service with the Royal Marine Artillery 5 January 1914, at Southampton, having previously worked as a Farm Labourer. He served with the RMA throughout WWI, in particular with the Howitzer Brigade from 21 July 1915 onwards. This section of the RMA (the other being anti-aircraft) was to be used in the operation of huge 15-inch howitzers firing high-explosive shells, which were mounted on tractor-drawn platforms. Each gun required no fewer than 60 men to operate, such was their size. Whilst in action on the Western Front, he was admitted to hospital 3 December 1915, with the reason of his wound/sickness unclear, and returned again to duty 16 December that year. His papers show that later in the war, as of 18 July 1919, he was drafted into the 6th Royal Marine Light Infantry Battalion, who were sent to Murmansk to relieve the North Russian garrison. Its objective was to break nearby Bolshevik resistance and to enable a smooth British withdrawal and handover to White Russian forces. However, having served throughout the war and then being sent to North Russia without home leave, after a small number of actions against the enemy, members of this battalion took part in a mutiny, and were returned to England 31 December 1919.

Roughly 90 men were court-martialled and sentenced to various severe punishments (including the death sentence), however these were later reduced in most cases. Sold with copy service papers, and some useful research.

164 A Great War Trio awarded to Sergeant Alfred Lorence, Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Ch. 11188, Sgt. A. Lorence, R.M.L.I.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Ch. 11188 Sgt. A. Lorence. R.M.L.I.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Extremely fine, toned. (3) £60-80 Sergeant Alfred Lorence was born in May 1881 at Islington, London, and enlisted for service 3 July 1899, having previously worked as a Shipwright’s Assistant. Sold with copy service papers.

165 1914-15 STAR (Ply. 17097, Pte. R. Blackburn, R.M.L.I.); officially impressed. Very fine, toned. £25-35 Private Robert Blackburn was born 19 April 1897, at Runcorn, Cheshire. He enlisted for service with the RMLI in the Great War 31 August 1914 at Liverpool, having previously worked as a Labourer. He served at home, and also aboard HM ships Revenge, Cleopatra and Dauntless during the Great War. Subsequently, he served with the 8th Royal Marine Battalion during 1921 and early 1922, during which time several members of a party of Royal Marines from this battalion was attacked and killed during an ambush by ‘Irish Rebels’ 14 May 1921, whilst on duty in Ballyvaughan, Galway. Private Blackburn was discharged from further service on the 9 June 1922. Sold with copy service papers and information regarding the above events.

166 1914 STAR, with modern replacement clasp ‘5th Aug.-22nd Nov. 1914’ (Ply. 12030. Pte. J. Harris, R. M. Brigade); officially impressed in thin upright capitals. Extremely fine, lightly toned. £60-80

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167 1914 STAR, with modern replacement clasp ‘5th Aug.-22nd Nov. 1914’ (R.M.A. 4229. Gunner. H. E. Brown, R. M. Brigade); officially impressed in thin upright capitals. Extremely fine, lightly toned. £60-80 Sold with copy service papers confirming this award to Gunner Henry Edward Brown, of Marlborough, Wiltshire.

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GRENADIER GUARDS 168 1914 STAR (14646 Pte W. F. Mayell. 2/G Gds:); officially impressed. Extremely fine, lightly toned. £60-80

COLDSTREAM GUARDS 169 1914 STAR (5671 Pte H. S. Collins. C. Gds.); officially impressed. Extremely fine, lightly toned. £60-80

THE QUEEN’S ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT 170 A Great War and Waziristan Campaign Group of 4 awarded to Private F J Skilton, The Queen’s Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (125 Pte F. J. Skilton. The Queen’s R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (G-125. F. J. Skilton. The Queen’s R.), India General Service Medal, 1908-1935, single clasp, Waziristan 1919-21 (6077203 Pte. F. J. Skilton, The Queen’s R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few hairlines and minor edge bump to second, generally good very fine, lightly toned. (4) £100-150 Sold with copy MIC 72

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171 A Great WarTrio awarded to Private Sidney Smith, 7th Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, killed in action 29 July 1916, comprising: 1914-15 Star (14974 Pte. S. Smith. R. Lanc: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (14974 Pte. S. Smith. R. Lanc. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Small official correction to first letter in ‘Lanc’, good very fine, well toned. (3) £80-100 Sidney Smith was born c.1896, the son of Mr and Mrs A H Smith of Altrincham, Cheshire, was killed in action 29 July 1916 at the age of 20, whilst serving with the 7th Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. He is buried in the Abbeville Communal Cemetery.

Sold with copy MIC.

NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS 172 A Great War Pair awarded to Private James A Smith, Northumberland Fusiliers, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 19141920 (69418 Pte. J. A. Smith. North’d Fus.); medals officially impressed, pair loose with ribbons and original card box as issued. As struck, toned with lustre. (2) £30-50 Sold with copy MIC.

LONDON REGIMENT

173 An emotive Great War Trio awarded to Private Gordon John Mead, 5th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade), killed in action on the ‘First Day of the Somme’, 1 July 1916, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1955, Pte. G. J. Mead, 5-Lond. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1955 Pte. G. J. Mead. 5-Lond. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose with original ribbons separate as received. Dark old tone, good extremely fine with some lustre. £250-300 Gordon John Mead was born c.1893, the son of Henry and Frances Mead, of 12 The Square, Wimborne, Dorset. He was killed in action 1 July 1916 and is commemorated at the Thiepval Memorial. Sold with CWGC casualty report and MIC. 73

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174 A Great War Trio awarded to Private A Jones, 1st/24th (County of London) Battalion (The Queen’s), London Regiment, late Royal Fusiliers, comprising: 1914-15 Star (13155 Pte. A. Jones, R. Fus.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (13155 Pte. A. Jones. R. Fus.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Extremely fine or better, lightly toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC, showing service in ‘Theatre of War 4a’ – Egypt.

175 A Great WarTrio awarded to Private John Jones, 2nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, comprising: 1914-15 Star (11566 Pte. A. Jones, R. Fus:), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (GS-11566 Pte. J. Jones. R. Fus.); medals officially impressed, group loose. About extremely fine, well toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC

176 A Great War Trio awarded to Sergeant Michael Heagney, Royal Fusiliers, late Worcester Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (48544 L. Sjt M. Heagney. Worc: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (48544 Sjt M. Heagney. Worc: R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Good extremely fine, toned and lustrous. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC

177 A Great War Pair awarded to Private Charles Augustus Gale, 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles), London Regiment, who died of wounds 17 December 1917, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1297 Pte. C. A. Gale. 6 - Lond. R.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Once polished with associated hairlines, otherwise very fine, toned. (2) £60-80 Private Charles Augustus Gale was born in Paddington, London, and lived in Fulham prior to enlistment. He died of wounds whilst serving with the 6th Londons 17 December 1917, and is buried in the Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais. Sold with copy MIC and casualty report.

LIVERPOOL REGIMENT 178 A Great War Trio awarded to Private William Mather, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (27442 Pte W. Mathew, L’Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (27442 Pte. W. Mather. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. First very fine, remainder extremely fine, toned. (3) £80-100 Sold with copy MIC.

179 A Great War Trio awarded to Private W Pasker, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (21000 Pte W. Pasker. L’Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (21000 Pte. W. Pasker. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group court mounted on board for display.

First with minor correction to ‘s’ of surname, cleaned with a silvery tone, a few light surface marks, generally about very fine, toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC, and entitled to SWB.

180 A Great WarTrio awarded to Sergeant Francis G Evans, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1632 L. Cpl F. G. Evans. L’ Pool.

R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1632 L. Cpl F. G. Evans. L’ Pool. R.); medals officially impressed, group mounted on board for display. Official correction to initial ‘G’ on star, once lightly polished, otherwise extremely fine, toned. £60-80 Sold with copy MIC

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181 A Great WarTrio awarded to Private James Blake, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (28725 Pte J. Blake. L’ Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (28725 Pte J. Blake. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group mounted on board for display with regimental cap badge. Extremely fine, toned with some lustre. (4) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC

182 A Great War Trio awarded to Private George Barnes, 6th Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, who was killed in action 9 October 1915, comprising: 1914-15 Star (2286 Pte G. Barnes. L’Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2286 Pte. G. Barnes. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group loose, sold with silver ID bracelet engraved ‘2 Lt. J. Barnes R. E. / C. of E. / 64335’ and Royal Engineers cap badge, presumably to a relation. Extremely fine, toned. (5) £80-120 Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report, confirming him as a native of Bootle, Liverpool 183 A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Private Clarence Victor Hunneybell, 1st / 6th Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, late North Staffordshire Regiment, who was killed in action 20 September 1917, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (49948 Pte. C. Hunneybell.

L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, pair loose with original ribbons. Practically as struck, lightly toned. (2) £60-80 Private Clarence Victor Hunneybell was killed in action 20 September 1917, and is remembered at the Tyne Cot Memorial. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.

184 A Great War Pair awarded to Private Harold Fielding, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (48709 Pte. H. Fielding. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Cleaned, some light surface marks, very fine. (2) £30-50 Sold with copy MIC, showing his entitlement to an SWB

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A COLLECTION OF MEDALS TO THE LIVERPOOL REGIMENT ‘PALS’ BATTALIONS The very first ‘Pals’ Battalions formed by Lord Derby between August and October 1914 17th (Service) Battalion (1st City Pals)

185 A Great War Trio awarded to Corporal Paul Bradley, 17th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, who was killed in action 30 July 1916 at the Somme, comprising: 1914-15 Star (15246 Pte P. Bradley. L’ Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (15246 A-Cpl P. Bradley. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Dark old tone, nearly extremely fine. (3) £60-80 Corporal Paul Bradley was killed in action 30 July 1916 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.

186 A Great War Trio awarded to Private Fred Parry, 17th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (24831 Pte. F. Parry. L’ Pool. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (24831 Pte. F. Parry. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group court mounted on board for display. Practically as struck, lightly toned with plenty of lustre. (3) £60-80 Sold with original set of miniatures, fragment of original OHMS envelope marked ‘Mr F Parry, 22 Upper Street, Dingle, Liverpool’, copy MIC, and copy SWB mention showing his discharge 27 November 1918 at the age of 27.

187 A Great War Trio awarded to Private Charles O Kendall, 17th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (15468 Pte. C. O. Kendall. L’Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (15468 Pte. C. O. Kendall. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group loose, ribbons incorrectly added. Dark old tone, good very fine. £60-80

188 A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Lance Corporal Alexander Edwin Fletcher, ‘C’ Company, 17th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, killed in action 30 July 1916, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (15799 Pte. A. E Fletcher. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, pair mounted on board for display. Old cabinet tone, good very fine. (2) £60-80 Lance Corporal Alexander Edwin Fletcher was killed in action 30 July 1916, and is commemorated at the Thiepval Memorial. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report, showing the recipient as the son of Alexander and Elizabeth A. Fletcher, of 11A, Mount Vernon Rd., Liverpool.

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18th (Service) Battalion (2nd City Pals)

189 A Great War Trio awarded to Corporal James Frederick McCall, 18th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, late Second Lieutenant in the Machine Gun Corps, comprising: 1914-15 Star (17071 Pte J. F. McCall. L’Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (17071 Cpl. J. F. Mc Call. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. One or two light marks in places, otherwise extremely fine, toned. (3) £100-150 Sold with copy MIC.

190 A Great War Trio awarded to Private James Clarence Ethelbert Scholes, 18th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, who died of wounds 2 July 1916 at the Somme, comprising: 1914-15 Star (24610 Pte J. C. E. Scholes. L’ Pool. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (24610 Pte. J. C. E. Scholes. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A little discolouration to Victory Medal, otherwise nearly extremely fine, lightly toned with some lustre. (3) £100-150 Private James Clarence Ethelbert Scholes, the son of Mr. R. D. and Mrs. E. Scholes, of 49, St. Marychurch Rd., Torquay, died of wounds 2 July 1916 Battle of the Somme. He was buried at the Peronne Rd Cemetery, Maricourt, Somme. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.

191 A Great War Pair awarded to Private Alfred Martindale, 18th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (17134 Pte A. Martindale. L’ Pool R.), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (17134 Pte A. Martindale. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, British War Medal absent, medals loose. Reverse grazing to lower point of star and to first part of surname on Victory, otherwise very fine, toned. (2) £30-50 Sold with copy MIC

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19th (Service) Battalion (3rd City Pals)

192 A Great War Trio and Plaque awarded to Sergeant Robert Glyn Griffith, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment. A former schoolmaster at St Anne’s School, Stanley, he was killed in action whilst leading a small counter-attack on a German position 30 July 1916, comprising: 1914-15 Star (21501 Sjt R Griffiths [sic]. L’Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (21501 Sjt. R. Griffith.

L’Pool R.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (Robert Griffith); medals officially impressed, group loose. Dark old tone, extremely fine. (4) £180-220 Sergeant Robert Griffith, of Moscow Drive, Stoneycroft, Liverpool, was killed in action 30 July 1916 whilst serving with the 19th Bn Liverpool Regiment. Sold with copy CWGC casualty report and copy newspaper clipping, which records as follows: “SILENCED MACHINE GUN – HOW LIVERPOOL SCHOOLMASTER WAS KILLED. Sergeant Griffith, who was for eight years a schoolmaster at St Anne’s School, Stanley, has been killed in action. He was well known as a member of the Aliens Rugby Football Club, and had obtained much repute as an artiste: he was a pupil of the Liverpool School of Art. A comrade describes his death as follows: “Some of the platoon had been mown down by a German machine-gun, which was enfilading from the right flank. Sergeant Griffith mustered a few men, who, to his shout of ‘Come on Boys’ dashed at the enemy and wiped the squad out, not without, however, the loss of the sergeant, who fell mortally wounded. He was noticed to be lying alongside a German officer. Brave little Bob Griffith! I take my cap off to his memory.”

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193 A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Sergeant Herbert Henry Roots, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, killed in action 30 July 1916, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (10668 Sjt. H. H. Roots. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, pair mounted on board for display. Old cabinet tone, good very fine. (2) £60-80 Sergeant Herbert Henry Roots was killed in action 30 July 1916, and is commemorated at the Thiepval Memorial. Sold with copy MIC, showing his entitlement to an additional 1914 Star, and CWGC casualty report.

194 A Great WarTrio awarded to Acting Warrant Officer Class II Herbert M Bourne, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (17537 C. Q. M. Sjt (A. Q. M. S.) H. M. Bourne L’Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (17537 A. W. O. Cl. 2 H. M. Bourne. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group loose, sold with original boxes of issue. Mottled tone, extremely fine. (3) £70-90 Sold with copy MIC

195 A Great WarTrio awarded to PrivateThomas Chappell, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (24339 Pte T. Chappell. L’Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (24339 Pte T. Chappell. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Dark old tone, tiny rim graze to second, otherwise very fine. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC, showing entitlement to an SWB. He is believed to have been a resident of Kirkdale.

196 A Great War Trio awarded to Private S M Johnson, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (17627 Pte G. M. Johnson. L’ Pool. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (17627 Pte G. M. Johnson. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group court mounted on board for display. Minor official correction to first initial in name on first, edge nick to obverse of second, otherwise very fine, toned. (3) £60-80

197 A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Private Thomas Railton Davidson, 19th (Pals) Liverpool Regiment, killed in action 30 July 1916 on the Somme, comprising: 1914-15 Star (17816 Pte T. R. Davidson. L’ Pool R.), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (17816 Pte. T. R. Davidson. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, British War Medal absent, medals loose. Extremely fine, toned with lustre. (2) £40-60 Private Thomas Railton Davidson, Liverpool Regiment, killed in action 30 July 1916 at Guillemont, and is remembered at the Thiepval Memorial. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.

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198 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Harold Wilkinson); officially named as issued. Unevenly toned, carefully pierced for hanging display at obverse 12 o’clock, otherwise very fine. £60-80 Private Harold Wilkinson, of Liscard, was killed in action 30 July 1916 during an attack on the village of Guillemont whilst serving in the 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment. A local newspaper included a small portrait and obituary, which reads as follows: ‘NONE MORE RELIABLE AND NONE BRAVER – Officer Tribute to Fallen Liscard Soldier – Private Harold Wilkinson (Liverpool Regiment), who was killed in action on July 30, in his 20th year, was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Wilkinson, 14, Dalton Road, Liscard (formerly of Southport). He was educated at New Brighton Higher Elementary School, and on leaving entered the office of the Argenta Meat Co., North John Street, Liverpool, where he was highly esteemed. He was one of the first members of Emmanuel’s Choir, at one time a leader in the 3rd (Emmanuel) Wallasey Scouts. He was a good sportsman, taking, however, more interest in yachting and fishing than in other sports. One of the first to join at the outbreak of war, he went out with his Brigade in November last. His parents have received a letter from his platoon officer, who writes: - “I was his platoon officer, and as such had learnt to know and to value him.

There was no better man in the platoon, company, or battalion – none more reliable and none braver, and I may say he was, apart entirely from Army matters, a son of whom any mother might well have been proud. I had sent his name in for promotion, and always regarded him as a splendid soldier and a splendid fellow.”

Sold with copy newspaper clipping, copy MIC showing his entitlement to a 1914-15 Trio, casualty report, and some useful research.

199 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Alfred James Clayton); officially named as issued. Once polished with just a trace of verdigris, very fine, toned. £60-80 Private Alfred James Clayton, 19th (Pals) Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment, was killed in action 30 July 1916 and was buried at the Guillemont Road Cemetery. He is additionally recorded as having attended St Francis Xavier’s Roman Catholic School in Everton, and is commemorated on the school’s memorial plaque. Sold with copy CWGC casualty report and other research.

200 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (John Cuthbert White); officially named as issued. Well-polished, nearly very fine, toned. £60-80 CSM John Cuthbert White, 19th (Pals) Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment, was killed in action 30 July 1916 at the Somme.

201 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (David Webster Irvine); officially named as issued. Two small holes drilled for mounting, otherwise very fine, toned. £60-80 Sergeant David Webster Irvine, 19th (Pals) Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment, was killed in action 11 July 1916.

20th (Service) Battalion (4th City Pals)

202 A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Lance-Corporal Arthur Jones, 20th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, killed in action 31 July 1917, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (29175 Pte. A. Jones. L’ Pool R.); pair officially impressed, medals mounted on board for display. A little light corrosion to the second, otherwise very fine, toned. (2) £60-80 Pte Arthur Jones was killed in action 31 July 1917 and his name is commemorated on the Ypres Menin Gate Memorial. Sold with copy MIC and casualty report.

203 1914-15 STAR (4) (17327 Sjt. J. H. Flockhart. L’Pool R.) and (25301 Pte G. Earl. L’ Pool R.) and (21762 Pte W. Meadows. L’ Pool R.), and (15380 L.Cpl N. H. Carey. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, one loose, two mounted on card for display. Generally good very fine or better, toned. (4) £80-100 Serjeant John Henry Flockhart, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 01.08.1916 Private George Earle (note spelling), 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 27.03.1918 Private William Meadows, ‘C’ Company, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 30.07.1916

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204 1914-15 STAR (5) (22334 Pte W. Burgess. L’Pool R.) and (15865 Pte. W. C. Bailey, L- Pool. R.) and (17744 Pte H. J. Wilson. L’ Pool R.) and (17048 Pte J. Carey. L’ Pool. R.) and (25314 Pte. E. Williams, L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed, four loose, one mounted on card for display. Generally good very fine, first extremely fine, toned. (5) £80-120 Private William Thomas Burgess, 20th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 11.02.1916 Corporal Harold J Wilson, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 28.03.1918 Private Edward Williams, MGC, late 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 20.09.1917

205 BRITISH WAR MEDAL (5), 1914-1920 (22225 Pte. E. Pyper. L’Pool R.) and (15986 Pte. S. Millwood. L’Pool R.) and (73452 Pte. W. H. Linley.

L’Pool R.) and (17306 Pte. A. J. Clayton. L’Pool R.) and (24362 Pte. G. Moss. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed. Generally very fine or better, a few light marks or hairlines. (5) £80-120 Edward Christopher Pyper, 20th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, DOW 17.02.1916 Lance Corporal Alfred James Clayton, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 30.07.1916 Private George Moss, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 30.07.1916

206 VICTORY MEDAL (6), 1914-1919 (22989 Pte. A. W. Elcock. L’ Pool R.) and (21469 Cpl A. J. Cornish. L’ Pool R.) and (15264 Sjt. J. R. Benson. L’ Pool R.) and (25782 Pte. A. E. Lacey. L’ Pool R.) and (15038 Pte. G. Stretton. L’ Pool R.) and (16789 Pte. A. Wilson. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed. Generally good very fine. (6) £80-100 Corporal A.J.Cornish, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 28.03.1918 – sold with copied photograph showing him as one the performers at the ‘Concert Party at the Front’.

Private A.W.Elcock, 20th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 22.10.1916 Private George Stretton, 17th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, WIA 10.07.1915

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DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT

207 A Fascinating OBE and Great War Group of 4 awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Henry Howard Bedingfeld, 9th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, sold with a small archive of personal correspondence, 1915 Field Almanac with two hand-drawn trench maps of Givenchy and Busnes. He served in France near Bethune as second in command of his battalion upon their arrival at the front during the summer of 1915 - at the impressive age of 56, and as of September 1915 took command of the 11th (Training Reserve) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, until the end of the war, comprising: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Officer’s OBE Breast Badge in silver, reverse bearing hallmarks for London dated 1919, 1914-15 Star (Major H. H. Bedingfeld. Devon. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Major. H. H. Bedingfeld); medals officially impressed, group loose, sold with original set of miniatures. Dark old tone, victory medal with some darkening to surfaces, otherwise very fine. and: The WWI Nursing Pair awarded to Mrs Helen Bedingfield, comprising: British Red Cross Society’s Medal, 1914-18, in its original card box of issue, and British Red Cross Society, Member’s 10 Years’ Service Badge, in gilt and enamel, reverse officially numbered ‘2098’ and named ‘H. Bedingfeld’, with certificate of issue.

Extremely fine. (10) £600-800 ex DNW auction, 18 May 2011, lot 530 OBE London Gazette 03.06.1919 Henry Howard Bedingfeld, who was born 7 May 1859, at Charlton, Kent, the son of MajorGeneral Philip Bedingfeld. He was educated at the Royal Military College and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 11th (Devon) Regiment in August 1879 and served in the East Indies and on Home Service up until being placed on the Retired List as a Major in May 1907, but strangely having not witnessed active service up to that date. At the outbreak of war in August 1914, he was recalled to his old regiment and posted to the 9th Battalion as Second-in-Command, where he embarked for France in July 1915, at the age of 56, where he served in the trenches until that September, then returning home to take command of the 11th (Reserve) Battalion, which later became the 44th Training Reserve Battalion in Wiltshire.

He was awarded the O.B.E., and was demobilised in January 1920, having latterly commanded the 2nd (Volunteer) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Sold with a large quantity of original documentation, including O.B.E. warrant, dated 3 June 1919, and related investiture ticket, dated 20 March 1920, together with an impressive archive of career letters (approximately 40), many to officers, and of a testimonial nature - largely from the Great War period, and including an earlier example from a Lance-Corporal of his Battalion, dated in July 1907, the envelope inscribed by Bedingfeld, ‘My Most valued Testimonial’; a cartoon caricature portrait, dated 1898 by Marcel Pie, dated 1898; his Field Almanac 1915, with hand drawn trench maps of Givenchy and Busnes pasted down on the inside cover; his Protection Certificate, dated 16 January 1920, and War Office letter regarding his Great War campaign awards, with related application form; together with a B.R.C.S. certificate in the name of his wife, marking her inclusion on the Society’s Roll of Honourable Service, dated 15 October 1918.

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208 A Great War ‘Territorial’ Group of 3 awarded to Captain Ashley Gordon Wippell, 4th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, son of the former Mayor and Sherriff of Exeter. He served in India and Mesopotamia, and was later wounded in action in France comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Capt. A. G. Wippell), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (Lieut. A. G. Wippell. Devon. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. Light hairlines to first, extremely fine, toned. (3) £300-400 Ashley Gordon Wippell received his first commission with the 4th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment 14 December 1910 and was promoted to Lieutenant 22 August 1912. He served in the 4th Bn Devonshires in India, Mesopotamia and in France, where he was wounded. His obituary as published in the Western Morning News dated Thursday, 21 August 1941, reads as follows: ‘The death occurred at his home, Strand House, Topsham, of Mr Ashley Gordon Wippell, a director of Messrs. J. Wippell and Co, High Street, Exeter. His father, Mr Henry High Wippell, was Mayor and Sheriff of Exeter in 1909 and 1907 respectively. Mr Wippell took a great interest in the Episcopal Sunday-school Society and in the Church Mission to the Jews, of which he was hon. Treasurer. During the last war he served with the 4th Devons in India and Mesopotamia and was invalided home. He afterwards went to France where he was wounded. He retired with the rank of Captain…A Prominent Freemason, Mr Wippell was last year first Principal of St John the Baptist Chapter, no.39, Royal Arch. He was 56 years of age.’ © The British Library Board Sold with copy MIC confirming this entitlement, and giving his address as Strand House, Topham, Devon.

209 A Great War Trio awarded to Private Frederick James Davies, Devonshire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (12743 Pte F. J. Davies.

Devon: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (12743 Pte F. J. Davies. Devon. R); medals officially impressed, group loose.

Ssecond with minor edge knock to lower reverse, otherwise extremely fine, lightly toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC showing entitlement to an SWB.

SUFFOLK REGIMENT 210 An emotive Great War Trio awarded to Private Bert Fower, 3rd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, wounded in action by a gunshot wound to the head, comprising: 1914-15 Star (19028 Pte B. Fower. Suff: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (19028 Pte. B. Fower.

Suff. R.), and correctly numbered Silver War Badge (185624); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display.

One or two tiny edge nicks and marks, otherwise very fine, toned. (4) £60-80 Bert Fower, of 35 Coburg Street, Fenton Manor, Stoke-on-Trent, was born 11 September 1896, and served in the Great War with the 3rd Bn Suffolk Regiment. He attested for service 11 August 1914 at Stoke-on-Trent. He was wounded in action, and his service documents show that he served in France and Flanders between the 6 July 1915 and 7 October 1915, presumably when he received his wound. He received a gunshot wound to the forehead/skull, and was discharged from further service some 2 years later (showing a very lengthy recovery) as a result of these wounds and subsequent defective vision 3 August 1917. Sold with copy MIC and a quantity of original paperwork. Also sold with a damage contemporary cap-badge, potentially his very own, damaged when he received his head-wound, and original discharge certificate scroll.

This man was brother-in-law to 75917 Gunr W Joynson, RFA, see lot

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211 A Great War and Malabar Campaign Group of 3 awarded to Private Sidney A Poulson, Suffolk Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (8572 Pte. S. A. Poulson. Suff. R.), India General Service Medal, 1908-1935, single clasp, Malabar 1921-22 (5819376 Pte. S. A. Poulson, Suff. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few light marks, otherwise good very fine, toned. (3) £150-200 Sold with copy MIC confirming this full entitlement.

BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

212 A Great War Trio awarded to Acting Colour Sergeant Maurice Gray, Bedfordshire Regiment (TR), late Hampshire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1460 Pte. M. Gray. Hamps. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1460 A. C. Sjt. M. Gray. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group court-mounted on board for display. Extremely fine, lightly toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC

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LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS

213 A Great War and WW2 Group of 5 awarded to Second Lieutenant Arthur Lee, Lancashire Fusiliers, late 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (21556 L. Cpl. A. Lee. L’Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2. Lieut. A. Lee.), Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945; the first three medals officially impressed, the latter pair unnamed as issued, group swing mounted on bar with reverse for wear. Dark old tone, nearly extremely fine. (5) £100-150 Sold with copy MIC

SOUTH WALES BORDERERS

214 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Stanley Richard Hookham); officially named as issued, set into a rustic frame of solid wood construction, 26cm x 18cm x 2.5cm, engraved ‘8th October 1918’. Well-polished, about very fine. £60-80 Private Stanley R Hookham was born c.1892, the son of John Hookham of 17 Dudley Road, Wimbledon, London, was killed in action during the 2nd Battle of Doiran, Salonika, 8 October 1918, whilst serving with the 7th Battalion South Wales Borderers. He had previously seen service with the Royal Fusiliers and the Labour Corps (possibly whilst recovering from an earlier wound), and is buried in the Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria. He was entitled to an additional WWI Pair. Sold with copy MIC, casualty report, and census information.

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

215 A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant E J Welch, Gloucestershire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (8838 Pte J. E. Welch. Glouc: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (8838 Sjt. J. E. Welch. Glouc. R.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (5172112 Sjt. E. J. Welch. Glouc. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Group lightly polished with some hairlines and surface marks, minor rim nicks to last, otherwise very fine. (4) £100-150

DUKE OF CORNWALL LIGHT INFANTRY

216 A Long Service and Meritorious Service Pair awarded to Sjt. J. W. Reardon, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, comprising: Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR, with Regular Army clasp (5429385 Sjt. J. W. Reardon. D.C.L.I.), and Army Meritorious Service Medal, GVIR, for Meritorious Service (5429385 Sjt. J. W. Reardon. D.C.L.I.); medals officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. Lightly toned with just one or two small marks, first digit of service number faint on first medal, otherwise nearly extremely fine. (2) £200-300

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A COLLECTION OF MEDALS TO THE HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT

217 A Pleasing WWI & WW2 Territorial Group of 5 awarded to Captain Reginald Percy John Bagg, 6th (Duke of Connaught’s Own) Battalion, The Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1919 (Capt. R. P. J. Bagg.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (2. Lieut. R. P. J. Bagg. Hamps. R.), Defence Medal, 1939-1945, Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, GVIR (Sergt.

Reginald. P. J. Bagg); the first three and latter officially impressed, the fourth unnamed as issued, medals swing mounted on board for display. Extremely fine, toned. (5) £500-700 Reginald Percy John Bagg was born c.1890 in Weymouth and attended the King’s School, Bruton, in Somerset. He lived for a while in Taunton working as an Insurance Broker before moving to Portsmouth, where in 1912 he joined the Territorial Army, receiving a commission as 2nd Lieutenant with the 6th (Duke of Connaught’s Own Battalion) Hampshire Regiment 2 August 1913. He was promoted to Lieutenant 2 November 1914, and to Captain 11 June 1916.

The 6th Hampshires were sent in late 1914 to India initially to relieve regular soldiers for service on the Western Front, and remained there until 30 December 1915, whereupon they received orders to be sent to Mesopotamia aboard HMS Galeka, arriving at Basra 3 January 1916. Remaining in Mesopotamia for the remainder of WWI as part of the 36th Infantry Brigade under Brigadier General Christian, they saw action against Ottoman forces in the attempted relief of the beleaguered British & Allied troops at Kut. They were required to endure a gruelling march through sleet and rain, sent from India dressed only in light khaki uniform and all the while ravaged by disease, they came under enemy fire for the first time 22 February that year upon arrival at the trenches at Sennah. They later took part in night-time march to take part in disastrous attack on the Dujailah Redoubt, which held the key towards reaching Kut. During this attack, according to Dujailah Days’ by Colonel G B Oerton, the 6th Devons lost 19 officers as killed and wounded out of 29 who arrived, as the officers exhorted their men to attack despite facing a well-fortified enemy, located upon a high glacis, and without their own cover in approach against machine gun emplacements. Despite a gallant attempt on the part of the troops, the execution of the attack was fatally flawed in timing and detail, and was ultimately unsuccessful.

After his discharge from military service 12 August 1920, Reginald Bagg returned to Britain, was a prominent mason in Bournemouth, and undertook civilian work for an oil company. Sold with Territorial Force papers, MIC, and some other useful research, including a biography written at the time of his retirement (with black and white copied photo) also mentioning his service in India, Mesopotamia and Persia. Worthy of further research.

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218 A Rare Great War Family ‘Double Casualty’ Group to the ‘Odell’ brothers, William and Reginald, both killed in action whilst serving together with the 1/4th Hampshire Regiment, comprising: A Great War ‘MID’ Trio and Plaque awarded to Sergeant Reginald Arthur Odell, 1st/4th Battalion (T.F.), Hampshire Regiment, mentioned in despatches for distinguished service during the Defence of Kut-al-Amarah, who later died of wounds received whilst serving in Mesopotamia 30 June 1916, comprising: 1914-15 Star (6-846 Sjt. R. Odell. Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 19141920, the latter with bronze MID oak leaves (846 Sgt. R. Odell. Hamps. R.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (Reginald Arthur Odell); medals officially impressed, group loose, all pristine with original ribbons and envelopes as received. As struck, toned. and: A Great War ‘Territorials’ Group of 3 and Plaque awarded to Sergeant William Odell, 1st/4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, killed in action in Mesopotamia 12 September 1918, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (203055 Sjt. W. Odell. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (843 Cpl. W. Odell. Hamps. R.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (William Odell); medals officially impressed, group loose, all with original ribbons and envelopes as received. As struck, toned. (8) £400-500 Sold with copy MICs, CWGC casualty reports and other relevant research, showing both brothers as having been born in Hertford, Hertfordshire. Both sets of medals are addressed to Mr J W Odell of Little Crabthorne, Hillhead, Fareham, Hants. An interesting and scarce family group.

219 A Great War Territorial Group of 4 awarded to Acting Sergeant Wilfred Harding, 9th Battalion Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (240 A.Sjt. W. Harding. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (240 A.Sjt. W. Harding. Hamps. R.), Territorial Efficiency Medal, GVR (240 Pte. W. Harding. 9/Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Second once cleaned with a silvery tone in parts, otherwise extremely fine, toned with some lustre. (4) £200-250 Sold with copy MIC

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220 A Great War Territorial Group of 4 awarded to Private Montague Jenvey, 9th Battalion Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (355059 Pte. M. Jenvey. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (130 Pte. M. Jenvey. Hamps.

R.), Territorial Efficiency Medal, GVR (355059 Pte. (L. Cpl) M. Jenvey. 9/Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. About extremely fine, toned. (4) £200-250 Sold with copy MIC

221 A Great War 1914 Trio awarded to Private Sydney James Smith, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, wounded in action in late 1915, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ and rosette incorrectly attached (6604 Pte S. J. Smith. 1/Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (6604 Pte S. J. Smith. Hamps: R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on bar for wear with Silver War Badge (306633) attached to second. Good very fine, toned. (4) £180-220 Private Sydney James Smith enlisted with the 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment 6 October 1902 and was discharged 12 October 1915 as a result of wounds received in action. Sold with copy MIC.

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222 A Great War 1914Trio awarded to Lance-Corporal Cecil HenryThorn, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, who died of wounds received 19 January 1915, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ (9194 L.Cpl C. H. Thorn. 1/Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (9194 L.Cpl C. H. Thorn. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. About extremely fine, toned. (3) £200-250 Lance-Corporal Cecil Henry Thorn, of Southampton, Hampshire, died of wounds 19 January 1915, and that he is buried at the Harlebeke New British Cemetery. Sold with copy MIC, original Buckingham Palace ‘memorial slip’ and CWGC casualty report.

223 A Great War Trio awarded to Private Harry Thomas Richards, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, who was killed in action 2 September 1918, comprising: 1914-15 Star (3-4566 Pte H. T. Richards. Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (3-4566 Pte H. T. Richards. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. About extremely fine, toned with some lustre in parts. (3) £100-150 Private Harry Thomas Richards was killed in action 2 September 1918 and is buried at the Dury Crucifix Cemetery. Sold with copy MIC and casualty report.

224 A Great War Trio awarded to Lance-Corporal Frank Field Cox, 1st / 4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, who died whilst serving in Mesopotamia 30 July 1916, comprising: 1914-15 Star (4-1958 L.Cpl F. F. Cox. Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (41958 L.Cpl F. F. Cox. Hamps: R.); medals officially impressed with minor correction to final digit of number to star, group loose. Dark and somewhat uneven tone, once polished with light hairlines and tiny edge bruise to second, otherwise very fine. (3) £60-80 Lance Corporal Frank Field Cox, son of Mrs. Emily Clinker (nee Cox), of The Forge, Chawton, Alton, Hampshire, died 30 July 1916 at the age of 23. He is commemorated at Basra Memorial, Iraq. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.

225 A Great WarTrio awarded to Alfred E Hales, 1st / 4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (4-2236 Pte. A. E. Hales, Hamps. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2236 Pte. A. E. Hales. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group mounted on card for display. About extremely fine, toned with some lustre. (3) £50-70 Sold with copy MIC.

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226 A Great War Trio awarded to Sergeant Lewis Lenard George Larner, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, wounded in action by shrapnel at Gallipoli 9 May 1915, and who later died of wounds received in France and Flanders 16 April 1917, comprising: 1914-15 Star (8984 Pte L. L. G. Larner. Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (8984 Pte L. L. G. Larner. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Extremely fine with some lustre, lightly toned. (3) £100-150 Lewis Lenard George Larner, of Guildford, Surrey, was first wounded in action at Gallipoli where he received shrapnel wounds to the arm and leg, and continuing to serve, he later died of wounds in France and Flanders 16 April 1917, and is buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery. Sold with copy MIC, original Buckingham Palace ‘memorial slip’, casualty report and some other research.

227 A Great War KIA Trio awarded to Private Owen Trevett, 8th Battalion (Isle of Wight Rifles), Hampshire Regiment, killed in action 5 September 1915 at Gallipoli¸ comprising: 1915-15 Star (8-1094 Pte O. Trevett, Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1094 Pte. O. Trevett. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. One or two tiny marks and nicks, about extremely fine, lightly toned. (3) £150-200 Private Owen Trevett, who was born and enlisted for service at Cowes, Isle of Wight, was killed in action 5 September at Gallipoli, at the age of 20, and is remembered at the Helles Memorial.

228 A Great War Trio awarded to Private William Vernon Grant, 1st / 4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, who died 23 July 1915 at Kirkee, India, comprising: 1914-15 Star (4-2778 Pte W. Grant. Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (4-2778 Pte W. Grant. Hamps.

R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few light marks to second, good very fine, toned. (3) £80-120 William Vernon Grant, of Winchester, Hampshire, died 23 July 1915, at Kirkee, and is commemorated at the Kirkee Memorial, India.

Sold with copy casualty report.

229 A Great War Trio awarded to Private William George Mitchell, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (3-4953 Pte W. G. Mitchell. Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (3-4953 Pte. W. G. Mitchell. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few light hairlines, good very fine, toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC, showing his entitlement to an SWB. 230 A Great War Territorial Group of 3 awarded to Acting Warrant Officer Class II Harold S Bickell, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2641 A. W. O. Cl. 2. H. S. Bickell. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (2641 Cpl. H. S. Bickell. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. One or two tiny verdigris spots, otherwise nearly extremely fine, toned with some lustre. (3) £150-200 Sold with copy MIC.

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231 A Great War Territorial Group of 3 awarded to Private Reginald Green, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1709 Pte. R. Green. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (1709 Pte. R. Green. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Extremely fine, well toned. (3) £150-200 Sold with copy MIC

232 A Great War Territorial Group of 3 awarded to Private Donald J Carter, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (493 Pte. D. J. Carter. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (493 Pte. D. J. Carter. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. The latter with one or two small verdigris spots in places, generally about very fine, toned. (3) £150-200 Sold with copy MIC showing his address as Station Road, Herriard, Basingstoke, Hants.

233 A Great War Territorial Group of 3 awarded to Private William D Stainer, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (305071 Pte. W. D. Stainer. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (643 Pte. W. D. Stainer. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Extremely fine, lightly toned with some lustre. (3) £100-150 Sold with copy MIC

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234 A Great War Territorial and Afghanistan Group of 3 awarded to Private William Percey, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War Medal, 1914-1920 (1470 Pte. W. Percey. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (1470 Pte. W. Percey. Hamps. R.), India General Service Medal, 1908-1935, single clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (240206 Pte. W. Percey. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Good very fine, lightly toned. (3) £200-250 Sold with copy MIC

235 A Great War and Afghanistan Group of 3 awarded to Private Herbert Oughton, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (281473 Pte. H. Oughton. Hamps. R.), India General Service Medal, 1908-1935, single clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (281473 Pte. H. Oughton. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Practically as struck, just a few tiny hairlines, lightly toned, the latter very lustrous. (3) £80-120 Sold with copy MIC and roll mention confirming his IGSM and clasp, showing him as serving with the 1st/6th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, attached to the ‘17th Spec. Bn.’

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236 A Great War Pair and Plaque awarded to Private Joseph Heffernan, 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment, late Devonshire Regiment, killed in action 16 August 1917, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (51333 Pte. J. Heffernan. Devon. R.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (Joseph Hefferman); medals officially impressed, group loose, plaque with original card envelope, and original memorial scroll, slightly damaged. Once roughly cleaned with associated hairlines, very fine, all toned. (3) £100-150 Private Joseph Heffernan (also Hefferman), of St James, Plymouth, was killed in action in France and Flanders 16 August 1917.

237 A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Private Colin George Searley, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, who was killed in action 26 April 1918, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (27514 Pte. C. G. Searley. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. A few light surface hairlines, good very fine, toned. (2) £60-80 Private Colin George Searley, the son of Alice R. L. Searley, of 3, Road View, Rudmore, Portsmouth, was killed in action 26 April 1918 and is buried at the Lapugnoy Military Cemetery. He is noted in the ‘National Roll of the Great War (Portsmouth), page 204, as follows: “He volunteered in October 1914 and underwent a period of training prior to being drafted to the Western Front in December 1916.

There he saw much fighting in various sectors and took part in the battle of the Somme and many other important engagements. He fell in action on the 26th of April 1918 during the allied retreat. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory medals. He joined the great white company of valiant souls.”

Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report, and 4 pieces of related cap badges and ephemera.

238 A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Private Frederick Baker, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, who was killed in action 28 March 1918, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (12871 Pte. F. Baker. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, pair loose.

Once lightly polished, nearly extremely fine. (2) £60-80 Private Frederick Baker, of Farnbeds, Sussex, was killed in action 28 March 1918, and is remembered at the Arras Memorial. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.

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239 An Emotive Great War ‘POW’ Pair awarded to Company Sergeant Major LeonardTrotman, of ‘B’ Company, 11th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. He was last seen on the field as badly wounded at La Motte 22 March 1918 and believed dead by his comrades, he had in fact been taken as a prisoner of war. His wife in Southampton only heard of his survival some months later by letter sent from his POW camp, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (33355 A. W. O. Cl. 2. L. Trotman. Hamps. R.); pair officially impressed, medals mounted on card for display. Pleasing extremely fine, toned. (2) £150-200 Sold with a quantity of regimental insignia, wound stripe, dog tags, etc and a small collection of regimental, company and portrait photographs of the recipient. Also sold with two British Red Cross letters, the first including an anonymous field report of his being wounded and reported death by wounds, the second in response to a letter from Mrs S E Trotman, which clearly reported his survival in a German POW camp and letter received. The latter of which reads: ‘Dear Madam, we are very pleased to have you letter of the 29th of July, telling us that you have heard from your husband as a prisoner of war. We regret that you were troubled with the incorrect report stating that your husband was said to have died of wounds. We trust that he will return to you safe and sound at some later date.’

CSM Trotman did indeed make it home to his wife, and was discharged 26 May 1920.

240 A Great War Pair awarded to Private Alfred William Fletcher, Hampshire Regiment, discharged as a result of wounds received in August 1918, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (21739 Pte. A. W. Fletcher Hamps. R.); pair officially impressed, medals loose, sold with Silver Wound Badge (434222). A few tiny marks, extremely fine, toned. (4) £30-50 Sold with copy MIC, showing his entitlement. It is suggested that he served with the 15th (Hampshire Yeomanry) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment.

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241 A Great War Territorial Group of 2 awarded to Private Lewis Wiggins, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War Medal, 19141920 (1826 Pte. L. Wiggins. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (1826 Pte. L. Wiggins. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Minor reverse edge bruise two second, generally good very fine, toned. (2) £100-150 Sold with copy MIC, showing his additional entitlement to an IGS 1908-35 with clasp Afghanistan NWF 1919.

242 A 1914 Star and Memorial Plaque awarded to Private Herbert Pragnell, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, killed in action 27 April 1915, comprising: 1914 Star (3-3282 Pte H. Pragnell. 1/Hamps: R.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (Herbert Pragnell); the first officially impressed, the second officially named as issued. First good very fine, the second heavily and proudly polished, good fine thus, toned.

(2) £100-150 Private Herbert Pragnell, of Colden Common, Eastleigh, served with the 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, and was killed in action 27 April 1915 at Ypres. Sold with copy CWGC casualty report.

243 1914-15 STAR (14807 Pte W. S. Biddlecombe. Hamps: R.); officially impressed. Dark tone, a few light surface scuffs, very fine. £20-30 Private Walter Steven Biddlecombe, husband of A. E. Biddlecombe, of Swanwick Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, died of wounds 7 July 1915 and was buried at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. Sold with 1914-15 Star transmission slip and original OHMS envelope.

244 TERRITORIAL FORCE WAR MEDAL, 1914-1919 (1231 Pte. H. Hellyer. Hamps. R.); officially impressed. Once polished with a few light contact marks and hairlines, otherwise very fine, toned. £100-120 Sold with copy MIC showing the recipient as Horace Hellyer, and showing his entitlement to additional British War and Victory Medals, and a Territorial Efficiency Medal.

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SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT 245 A Great War Trio awarded to Private Thomas Tilling, South Lancashire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (2446 Pte T. Tilling. S. Lan: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2446 Pte T. Tilling. S. Lan. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Dark, slightly uneven tone, a few light marks, good very fine. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC 246 A Great War Trio awarded to Private Harold Neary, 8th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (13196 Pte H. Neary. S. Lan: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (13196 Pte. H. Neary. S. Lan. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose.

Extremely fine, toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC, showing his entitlement to an SWB.

247 A Great War ‘KIA’ Pair and Memorial Plaque awarded to Private William Barber, 1/5th (Rifle) Battalion, TA, South Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales’ Volunteers), killed in action 12 September 1916 on the Somme at Delville Wood, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (4452 Pte. W. Barber. S. Lan. R.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (William Barber); medals officially impressed and plaque officially named, group mounted on card for display with small photo of recipient. Extremely fine, toned, one or two tiny verdigris spots to plaque. (3) £180-220 Sold with an as yet unidentified newspaper clipping, which reads as follows: ‘Fell With his Comrade - Private William Barber, South Lancashire Regiment, who resided with Mrs Wm. Miller at 13, Bower Street, Widnes, was killed in action at the Somme 8 September. He fell with his comrade, Lance-Corporal Wm. Molyneaux, of 11 Bower Street, whose death was reported last week, and official notice has been received. Deceased was 32 years of age, and the only child of Wm Barber and the later Mrs Barber, Ball o’ Ditton He attended Simm’s Cross County Council School and St Paul’s Church and Sunday School. For about five years he worked in the paint shed at the Vine Works and took an interest in football. He went to France in early July and his last letter, which was received a few days before his death, was of a cheery nature.’

Through an unfortunate clerical error, Private William Barber’s name was not originally recorded on the Widnes memorial, but through the research and subsequent article written by Mr Lew Darlington (which was first published in his local paper ‘The Weekly News’ 11 November 1999), the story was taken up by The Daily Express, resulting in an official commemorative service for Private Barber. His name was also finally added to the Widnes War memorial, some 84 years after his death. He was killed in action at Delville Wood during one of a attacks made by C Company of the 1/5th South Lancs Regiment against the positions of Ale Alley and Hop Alley trenches. Here, some 12 officers and 150 other ranks were killed or wounded. Sold with copy MIC, casualty report, correspondence with the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment in Preston, and a number of newspaper clippings and copies.

248 A Great War Pair awarded to Corporal Harry Want, South Lancashire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 19141920 (26326 Cpl. H. Want. S. Lan. R.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Dark cabinet tone, extremely fine. (2) £30-50 Sold with copy MIC

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WELSH REGIMENT

249 1914 STAR (9388 Pte. E. C. Austin. 2/ Welsh R.); officially impressed. Well-polished, nearly very fine. £60-80 Sold with copy MIC, confirming this award to Private Edward C Austin, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment.

OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY 250 BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (6190 Pte. W. Legg. Oxf. & Bucks L.I.); officially impressed, sold with memorial scroll and OHMS cardboard holder. One or two light marks, practically as struck. £20-30 Private William George Legg was born in Halstock, Somerset, and lived in Bradford Peverell, Dorset, attested for service with the 1/4th Battalion Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry, was killed in action 11 December 1916 whilst serving on the Somme, and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.

ESSEX REGIMENT 251 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Eric James Wheeler); officially named as issued. Good very fine. £50-70 47537 Private Eric James Wheeler, of Camden Town, London, was killed in action 2 June 1918, whilst serving in the 10th Battalion, Essex Regiment, and had previously served in the Royal West Kents and 2/2nd Londons. He is buried at the Ovillers Military Cemetery.

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NOTTS & DERBY REGIMENT (SHERWOOD FORRESTERS)

252 A Great WarTrio awarded to Private Cyril Whitworth Parkin, 1st/8th Battalion, Notts & Derby (Sherwood Forresters) Regiment, killed in action 13 September 1917, comprising: 1914-15 Star (2270 Pte. C. Parkin, Notts & Derby: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 19141920 (2270 Pte. C. Parkin. Notts. & Derby. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Slightly uneven tone, extremely fine. (3) £100-150 Private Cyril Whitworth Parkin, of Retford, Notts, was killed in action 13 September 1917 and is buried at the Cambrin Military Cemetery.

Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.

253 A Great WarTrio awarded to Private Henry C Davis, Notts & Derby (Sherwood Forresters) Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (30158 Pte. H. C. Davis. Notts. & Derby. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (30158 Pte. H. C. Davis. Notts. & Derby. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Good very fine, well toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC

254 A Great War Trio awarded to Corporal George T Kirk, Notts & Derby (Sherwood Forresters) Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (13303 Pte. G. T. Kirk, Notts. & Derby, R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (13303 Cpl. G. T. Kirk. Notts. & Derby. R.); medals officially impressed, group mounted on board for display. Extremely fine, toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC

255 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Ernest Comery); officially named as issued, with original card envelope of issue. Dark old tone, extremely fine. £40-60 Lance Corporal Ernest Comery, of the 16th Battalion, Notts & Derby (Sherwood Forresters) Regiment, was killed in action 9 June 1917 and is buried at the Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery. Sold with copy MIC showing his entitlement to a WWI Pair, and CWGC casualty report.

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LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT

256 A WWI East Africa Campaign Trio awarded to Sergeant Ralph Leonard Wakeford, 2nd Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, present during the attack on Tanga, and later wounded near Maktau during the same action where Lieutenant Wilbur Dartnell was killed and won the posthumous VC, one of only 75 soldiers in this composite Mounted Infantry Unit, comprising: 1914-15 Star (5161 Sjt R. L. Wakeford. L. N. Lan: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Sjt.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Pleasing extremely fine, toned with some mint lustre. (3) £200-250 Sergeant Ralph Leonard Wakeford was born c.1874 in Camberwell, Surrey, and attested for service with the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 23 April 1896 in London, having previously worked as a Carman. He served for 18 years at Home, Malta Africa and the West Indies prior to WWI, where he was sent to be part of the Expedition to East Africa in 1915.

After the unsuccessful amphibious attack on Tanga in German East Africa, ‘Indian Expeditionary Force B’ regrouped to Nairobi, Kenya.

In an effort to engage German and Askari forces which had been attacking along the crucial railway links nearby, volunteers were sought from the Loyal North Lancs and 25th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, for a small party of Mounted Infantry to pursue the enemy raiders. Some 75 officers and men were put together under the command of Captain J. S. Woodruff, and they set out from Maktau 3 September 1915 with an additional 50 Baluchi Infantry. Moving through the African bush, the force was dismounted at 10.15am to form a firing line in anticipation of the enemy approach, and in two hours they encountered the raiding party, of approximately 200. The enemy swiftly opened fire as the MI fixed bayonets (the Baluchis were a short distance away), and Captain Woodruff, Lieutenant Dartnell and Sergeant Wakeford were all wounded in the opening salvoes. Knowing the brutality and policy of execution of the wounded amongst the Askari, attempts were made to save the wounded, but Dartnell refused, attempting to cover the retreat of the remaining forces: “On 3 September 1915, near Maktau, Kenya, during a mounted infantry engagement, the enemy were so close that it was impossible to get the more severely wounded away. Lieutenant Dartnell, who was himself being carried away wounded in the leg, seeing the situation, and knowing that the enemy’s black troops murdered the wounded, insisted on being left behind, in the hope of being able to save the lives of other wounded men. He gave his own life in a gallant attempt to save others.”

Sergeant Wakeford was promoted to Acting CQMS, and was sent to recover in hospital. He was unfortunate in catching ‘black water fever’ the next year and was seriously ill. Sold with voluminous Attestation and Service Papers, MIC, and copy of the article ‘Firefight at Maktau’. These medals his only entitlement.

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257 A WWI East Africa Campaign Trio awarded to Sergeant Albert Carrell, 2nd Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, present during the attack on Tanga and later also at Maktau with the Mounted Infantry Detachment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (9813 Pte A. Currell. L.N. Lan: R.), British War And Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Sjt.); medals officially impressed, group loose. BWM with some light hairlines in places, otherwise extremely fine, toned. (3) £100-150 Sold with copy MIC, copy battalion war diaries, copy of the article ‘Firefight at Maktau’ and a quantity of other useful research.

258 A Lot of 4 WWI Campaign Singles toThe Loyal North Lancashire Regiment who also served in the East Africa Campaign, comprising: 1914-15 Star (9547 Pte. J. G. Bilton. L. .N. Lan: R.); British War Medal 1914-1920 (10077 Pte. R. Curran. L. N. Lan. R.); Victory Medals (2), 1914-1919 (9231 Pte. A. Liddle. L. N. Lan. R.) and (9551 Pte. C. Duffy. L. N. Lan. R,); medals officially impressed. About very fine, generally toned. (4) £70-90 Sold with MIC copies and other research.

ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT 259 A Great War Pair awarded to Private Alfred Cox, Royal Berkshire Regiment, late Somerset Light Infantry, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (40366 Pte. A. Cox. Som. L. I.); medals officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. The second unevenly toned, otherwise very fine. (2) £30-50 Sold with copy MIC.

MIDDLESEX REGIMENT

260 A Great War ‘Territorial’ Group of 3 awarded to PrivateThomas Carroll, Middlesex Regiment, late Hampshire Yeomanry, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (887 Pte. T. Caroll. Hamps. Yeo.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (887 Pte. T. Carroll.

Hamps. Yeo.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Attractively toned, pleasing extremely fine with lustre, scarce for Yeomanry. (3) £250-300 Sold with copy MIC 261 A Great War Trio awarded to Private Thomas Smith, Middlesex Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (G-8237 Pte. T. Smith. Middx. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (G-8237 Pte. T. Smith. Midd’x R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted with reverse pin for wear. Group well-toned with original ribbons, a few tiny marks, good very fine. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC 101

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WILTSHIRE REGIMENT

262 A Great War ‘Territorial’ Group of 3 awarded to Private Ernest J Marsh, Wiltshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (200256 Pte. E. J. Marsh. Wilts. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (1622 Pte. E. J. Marsh. Wilts. R.); medals officially impressed, group court mounted with reverse pin for wear. Lightly toned and once polished, small edge knock to naming on first, extremely fine, the latter with some lustre. (3) £150-200 Sold with copy MIC

MANCHESTER REGIMENT

263 A Great War 1914 ‘POW’Trio awarded to Private Joseph Roberts, 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment, wounded and taken Prisoner of War at Le Cateau 26 August 1914, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ (2224 Pte J. Roberts. 2/Manch: R.), British War, 1914-1920 (erased), Victory Medal, 1914-1920 (2224 Pte J. Roberts. Manch: R.); the first and third officially impressed, second erased, group court mounted for display, the first coming slightly loose from court-mounting. A little lacquer in places and a few light marks, about very fine, toned. (3) £120-150 Private Joseph Roberts was born 22 January 1895 at Chorlton, Manchester, and enlisted for Army service at Manchester 5 January 1912. Whilst serving with the BEF in the early stages of the Great War, he was wounded in action and taken prisoner at Le Cateau. Sold with copy MIC, copied photo of Private Roberts in a German POW camp, and other useful documentation. When originally sold, the family made note that the original BWM had ‘vanished in the 30s’ as many did, for their silver content.

264 A Great WarTrio awarded to Private Joseph Holmes, 9th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, late 16th Battalion Manchester Regiment, who was killed in action 22 March 1918, comprising: 1914-15 Star (10143 Pte J. Holmes. Manch, R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (10143 Pte. J. Holmes. Manch. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Generally about very fine. (3) £80-120 Sold with copy MIC, showing him as being killed in action.

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265 A Great War Pair awarded to Second Lieutenant Charles Shirley Hawnaur, 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment, late 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (21515 Pte C. Hawnaur. L’ Pool R.), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (21515 Pte C. S. Hawnaur. L’ Pool. R.); medals officially impressed, British War Medal absent, medals loose. Extremely fine, toned with lustre. (2) £40-60 Sold with copy MIC, showing the date of his commission into the Manchester Regiment as 26 February 1918. This man was also a contributor to the book ‘Liverpool Pals’ by G Maddocks.

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 266 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Aaron Morgan); officially named as issued. One or two tiny spots of verdigris, about very fine, toned. £40-60 Private Aaron Morgan was killed in action 7 December 1915 whilst serving in the 7th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. He is remembered at the Helles Memorial, sold with copy CWGC casualty report.

DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY 267 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Reginald David Douglas); officially named as issued. Proudly polished with a few light marks, reverse solder from former mount remains, fair to fine. £30-50 Private Reginald David Douglas was killed in action 20 October 1917 whilst serving in the 12th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. He is remembered at the Tyne Cot Memorial, sold with copy CWGC casualty report.

SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS

268 A Great War KIA Trio awarded to Private William Hughes, 7th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, killed in action 25 September 1915 – the First Day of the Battle of Loos, comprising: 1914-15 Star (S-8099 Pte W. Hughes. Sea. Highrs), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (S-8099 Pte W. Hughes. Seaforth.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few light hairlines, extremely fine with some lustre, lightly toned. (3) £100-150 Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.

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ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS

269 A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant G Scott, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, comprising: 1914-15 Star (10297. Sjt. G. Scott. A. & S. Highrs.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (10297 Sjt. G. Scott. A. & S. H.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (2966437 C. Sjt. G. Scott. A. & S.H.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Group toned and lightly polished with some hairlines, very fine. (4) £100-150

RIFLE BRIGADE 270 A moving Great War ‘Mons’ Trio and Plaque awarded to Rifleman Harry Cardinal, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade, killed in action 9 May 1915, sold with handwritten letter of consolation written by a friend to his sister after his death, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ (4030 Pte H. Cardinal, 2/Rif: Brig.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (4030 Pte H. Cardinal, Rif. Brig.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (Harry Cardinal); medals officially impressed, group loose, all with original ribbons and envelopes as received. As struck, toned with lustre. (4) £300-400 Rifleman Harry Cardinal was born in Acton, Middlesex, and was living in Fordingbridge, Hants, at the time of the Great War. He was killed in action in Flanders 9 May 1915 and is commemorated at the Ploegsteert memorial in Belgium. Sold with copy MIC, original ‘Casualty Letter D’ addressed to Mr H Cardinal, Clarence Villa, Chichester Rd, Bognor, Sussex, and personal letter addressed to his sister written by Alfred Cottle (2649, Pte, also of the Rifle Brigade), which reads as follows: “5 / 7 / 15 Dear Miss Cardinal, I am writing to thank you so much for your nice letter, received yesterday. I am sorry to say I am unable to tell you exactly how your brother met his death, but he evidently appears to have been very conscious of keeping with his Company instead of being with Head Quarters. On my arrival into billets I made enquiries regarding his whereabouts, & was astonished to hear of his being killed. He was a great chum of mine, & often talked a lot to me about his sister, which of course was evidently you. I heard from your father some time ago but am sorry to say I had the misfortune to lose his address, otherwise I would have answered his letter. I also wrote to a friend of Harry’s at Coventry. He gave me just the two addresses, poor chap. I was deeply sorry to hear of him being killed, he was a brave chap.

I would like to see you, then I would be able to tell you more plainly. I am expecting to go on leave to England next week for a short period. Now I must close once again, trusting you are well, & with kindest regards & best wishes.

I remain yours faithfully, Alfred Cottle” 271 A Great War 1914-15 Trio awarded to Private Arnold Bolitho, Rifle Brigade, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Z-2910 Pte. A. R. Bolitho. Rif; Brig:); British War and Victory Medals (Pte). About extremely fine, toned. £80-120 Private Arnold Richard Bolitho was born 13 October 1891 in Poplar, and enlisted for service with the Rifle Brigade 11 September 1914, for service in France and Flanders. He was discharged for wounds received in service (Para 392 (XVI) KR) 16 September 1916. He appears to have been a member of the Masonic Lodge at Tylney, Essex.

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272 A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Private Fred Claydon, 14th Battalion, Rifle Brigade, late Yorkshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action 25 August 1918, comprising: 1914-15 Star (21059 Pte. F. Claydon. Yorks. L. I.), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (21059 Pte. F. Claydon. Yorks.

L. I.); medals officially impressed, British War Medal absent, medals loose. About very fine, toned. (2) ÂŁ40-60 Private Fred Claydon, Son of Mr. W. Claydon, of 5, Arbitration St., Doncaster, was killed in action 25 August 1918, and is buried at Gomiecourt South Cemetery. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.

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ARMY SERVICE CORPS

273 A Great War ‘1914’ Trio awarded to Private Ernest John Crompton, No.2 Field Ambulance, Royal Army Service Corps, who was wounded in action 26 September 1918, comprising: 1914 Star (1838 Pte E. Crompton. R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1838 Pte. E. J. Crompton. R.A.M.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose, and sold with a silver gilt Masonic prize medal dated 1934 and white metal Silver Jubilee commemorative. Extremely fine, toned, the first with minor official corrections to rank and last letter of surname. (5) £100-150 Ernest John Crompton was born c.1890 in Portsmouth, Hants, and prior to Great War service he had worked as a Servant (Indoor). He served at Home for 6 years at Netley prior to the outbreak of hostilities in late 1914, and continued to serve throughout, receiving a gun-shot wound to the right thigh 26 September 1918. Sold with copy MIC and copy service papers, showing his attestation with the RAMC in 1908, subsequent wounding, entitlement and details which suggest later service at sea in the merchant navy.

274 A Great War ‘Territorial’ Group of 3 awarded to Company Quarter Master Sergeant Henry M Howarth, Army Service Corps, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (T4-247442 C. Q. M. Sjt. H. M. Howarth. A.S.C.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (T4-247442 C. Q. M. Sjt. H. M. Howarth. A.S.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Practically as struck, lightly toned and lustrous. (3) £100-150 Sold with copy MIC

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275 A Great War ‘1914’Trio awarded to Driver William Lewis Burton, No. 2 Company, 1st DivisionalTrain, Army Service Corps, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ (T-31016 Dvr: W. L. Burton. A.S.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (T-31016 Dvr. W. L. Burton. A.S.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose, ‘Mons’ clasp loose on ribbon. Practically as struck, lightly toned with plenty of original lustre. (3) £80-100 Sold with copy MIC 276 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (William Charles Ward); officially named as issued. Once polished, nearly very fine, toned. £40-60 Private William Charles Ward, of Enfield, Middlesex, was killed in action 30 September 1917, whilst serving with the 717th Mechanical Transport Corps, Army Service Corps, attached to the IX Corps, Heavy Artillery. His MIC shows that his BWM & VM were returned, this therefore is his only remaining entitlement. He was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Ward, of 118, Sketty Road, Enfield, and was buried at the Locre Hospital Cemetery, Belgium. For his brother’s Memorial Plaque, see lot 130 277 MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Archibald John Horace Veary); officially named as issued. A little discolouration in places, otherwise very fine, toned. £40-60 Corporal Archibald John Horace Veary died 17 October 1918 whilst serving with the 1002nd Heavy Transport Company, Army Service Corps. He is buried at the Beirut War Cemetery.

LABOUR CORPS 278 A Great War Trio awarded to Private Fred Monk, Labour Corps, late Grenadier Guards, comprising: 1914-15 Star (21383 Pte. F. Monk.

G. Gds.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (21383 Pte. F. Monk. G. Gds.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Extremely fine, toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC 279 A Great War Trio awarded to Acting Corporal John Doyle, Labour Corps, late South Lancashire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (17083 Pte. J. Doyle. S. Lan. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (17083 A/Cpl. J. Doyle. S. Lan. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Very fine, toned. (3) £60-80 Sold with copy MIC

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280 A Great War Pair awarded to Private Charles A Stoke, Labour Corps, late Royal Irish Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (211496 Pte. C. A. Stoke. R. Ir. Regt.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Old ribbons incorrectly attached, a few light marks, good very fine, toned. (2) £30-50 Sold with copy MIC 281 A Great War Pair awarded to Private Walter Sutcliffe, Labour Corps, late Liverpool Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (7349 Pte W. Sutcliffe. L’ Pool.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Once roughly polished with associated hairlines, otherwise very fine. (2) £30-50 Sold with copy MIC 282 A Great War Pair awarded to Private John Boyes, Labour Corps, late Liverpool Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (330699 Pte. J. Boyes. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Extremely fine, toned. (2) £30-50 Sold with copy MIC

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS & VAD

283 A Great War Meritorious Service Group of 4 awarded to Acting Quarter Master Sergeant Walter Hopkins, Royal Army Medical Corps, comprising: 1914-15 Star (31591. Sjt. W. Hopkins, R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (31591. W.O. Cl. 2. W. Hopkins, R.A.M.C.), Army Meritorious Service Medal, GVR, ‘for Meritorious Service’ (31591 S. Sjt - A. Q. M. Sjt. W. Hopkins. R.A.M.C.); medals officially impressed, group court mounted on board for display, although starting to come loose. A few light marks, otherwise good very fine, toned. £200-250 MSM London Gazette Sold with copy MIC and MSM card 284 A Great War Territorial Group of 4 awarded to Benjamin Bindon, Royal Army Medical Corps, late Royal Army Service Corps, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1770 Pte. B. Bindon. R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1770 Pte B. Bindon. R.A.M.C.), Territorial Efficiency Medal, GVR (T4-249167 Dvr: B. Bindon R.A.S.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose, sold with a small box of associated driving awards, loose clasps and commemoratives. Dark old cabinet tone, a little light scuffing, very fine. (23) £80-100 Sold with copy MIC

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285 A Great WarTerritorial Group of 4 awarded to Lance Corporal Cecil Dale, Royal Army Medical Corps, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1816.

L-Cpl. C. Dale. R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1816 Pte. C. Dale. R.A.M.C.), Territorial Efficiency Medal, GVR (416037 Pte C. Dale. R.A.M.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Good very fine, toned and once lightly polished. (4) £140-180 Sold with copy MIC, and believed to be entitled to a SWB, despite not being mentioned on MIC.

286 Great War Group of 3 awarded to Major Alexander Rayner OBE, MD, Royal Army Medical Corps, mentioned in despatches, an eminent Radiologist who established the very first X-Ray department in Great Britain, and brother to the famous Suffragette Edith Rigby (née Rayner), The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, OBE (Civil) 1st type, British War and Victory Medals (Major A. E. Rayner.) with MID bronze oak leaves; medal pair officially impressed, group swing-mounted with reverse pin for wear, set within an initialled ‘AER’ brown leather case, by Spink & Son Ltd, sold with two large engraved bronze medical medals. Extremely fine, toned. (5) £250-300 OBE London Gazette 03.06.1919 Arthur Ernest Rayner was born c.1878 in Preston. Himself the son of a General Practitioner, he went into Medical Practice and rose to some eminence in his career as a Radiologist, establishing the very first X-Ray Department at the Preston Royal Infirmary in 1904 and was later appointed Honorary Physician & Radiologist. During the Great War, he became a Lieutenant in the RAMC, being swiftly promoted to the rank of Temporary Captain. It was in this same year, in May, that he entered active service in Mesopotamia (MIC confirms). He was awarded the OBE in 1919 and given the rank of Major in June 1919 and went on to serve some 42 years in Medicine. An interesting historical connection to this medal group is the one shared with his sister, the famous Suffragette Edith Rigby (née Rayner), who was incarcerated numerous times for various activist crimes. In 1907 she formed the Preston Branch of the Women’s Social and Political Union, and also famously took part in a march to the Houses of Parliament with Christabel and Sylvia Pankhurst. Sold with copy MIC, handwritten notes written by a relative (‘My uncle etc’), and copy London Gazette mentions.

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287 A Great War Trio awarded to Corporal Arnold Fawcett, Royal Army Medical Corps, comprising: 1914-15 Star (32760 Pte. A. Fawcett, R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (32760 A. Cpl. A. Fawcett. R.A.M.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose.

Extremely fine, toned. (3) £50-70 Sold with copy MIC 288 A WWI ‘Red Cross’ and Special Constabulary Group of 3 awarded to Stephen Goodburn, British Red Cross and St John of Jerusalem, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (S. Goodbourn. B.R.C. & St. J. J.), Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, GVR, 1st issue (Stephen Goodburn); medals officially impressed, group loose. Dark old cabinet tone, a few light hairlines, extremely fine. (3) £60-80

289 A Great War ‘Nursing’ Trio awarded to C. M. A. Aylen, Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), comprising: 1914-15 Star (C. M. A. Aylen, V.A.D.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (C. M. A. Aylen V.A.D.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. About extremely fine, toned. (3) £150-200

290 A Rare Great War ‘Serbia’ Nursing Group of 3 awarded to Orderly Winifred Price, Scottish Women’s Hospitals, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (W. Price.), Serbia, Cross of Mercy, breast badge in gilt and enamels; the first two officially impressed, latter unnamed as issued, swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, sold in velvet-lined leather box by ‘A & N.C.S. Ltd’, and similarly boxed miniature set. Extremely fine, toned. (3) £400-600 Sold with copy nominal roll mention confirming the recipient as Miss Winifred Price, Orderly at Kraguievatz, Serbia, from 1 July 1915 to 1 October 1915.

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291 A Great War Nursing Group of 4 awarded to Senior Nurse DThomas, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve (QAIMNSR), comprising: 1914-15 Star (S. Nurse D. Thomas. Q.A.I.M.N.S.R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (S. Nurse. D. Thomas.), Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve Cape Badge, 38mm (including suspension loop) x 28mm, by ‘Carrington & Co.’ of London bearing Birmingham Hallmarks for 1916 with reverse pin for wear; medals officially impressed, trio group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, the latter loose. A little weakness to naming on star, otherwise nearly extremely fine, toned. (4) £180-220

292 A WWI and WW2 Group of 6 awarded to Private James G Foss, Royal Army Medical Corps, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (133974 Pte. J. G. Foss. R.A.M.C.), 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945; the first pair officially impressed, remainder unnamed as issued, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. Good very fine, toned. (6) £200-300 Sold with copy MIC

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293 A Great War and WW2 Nursing Group of 3 awarded to Ambulance Officer A E Payne, No. 8 District, St John’s Ambulance Brigade, late Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Ply. 19424 Pte. A. E. Payne. R.M.L.I.), Service Medal of St John of the Order of St John (26296. A/Off. A. E. Payne. No 8 Dis. S.J.A.B. 1942.); the first two officially impressed, the latter engraved in upright capitals, group loose. A few light contact marks to first, otherwise generally very fine, toned. (3) £80-120

294 A Great War Nursing Pair awarded to Sister M J Milne, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Sister M. J. Milne); medals officially impressed, pair swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. Extremely fine, toned. (2) £80-120

295 A Great War MID and WW2 Nursing Group of 3 awarded to Corporal Frederick R Bartrum, Order of St John of Jerusalem, late Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920, the latter with bronze ‘MID’ spray of oak leaves (1879 Cpl. F. R. Bartrum. Hamps.R.), Service Medal of St John of the Order of St John, base metal issue (F. R. Bartrum. 4737/ H. 1954); the first two officially impressed, the last officially engraved in upright capitals, group loose. Very fine. (3) £100-150 Sold with copy MIC confirming his entitlement to a WWI Pair and MID emblems.

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296 A Great War Nursing Pair awarded to S H Burgess, British Red Cross and St John of Jerusalem, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (S. H. Burgess. B.R.C. & St. J. J.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Dark old tone, pleasing very fine. (2) £30-50

297 A Great War Nursing Pair awarded to F M Melville, British Red Cross, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (F. M. Melville. B.R.C.S.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Attractively toned, extremely fine. (2) £30-50

298 A Great War Nursing Pair awarded to A. V. Byng British Red Cross and St John of Jerusalem, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (A. V. Byng. B.R.C. & St. J. J.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Attractively toned, polished, nearly very fine. (2) £30-50

299 QUEEN ALEXANDRA’S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE RESERVE CAPE BADGE, in silver, 38mm (including suspension loop) x 28mm, by ‘Carrington & Co.’ of London, with broken reverse pin for wear, sold with D.urham VAD Workers Badge in Bronze engraved 230 A. Mills. Ribbons a little scruffy, otherwise very fine, toned. (2) £30-50

300 BRITISH WAR MEDAL (3), 1914-1920 (S. A. Gillum. V.A.D.) and (M. C. Barker. V.A.D.) and (E. Booth. Fmn. M.F.A.); medals officially impressed. About extremely fine, toned. (3) £40-60

301 302 301 BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (E. P. Meikle. V.A.D.); officially impressed. Old cabinet tone, practically as struck. £50-70 Matron Edith Patricia Meikle served with the Voluntary Aid Detachment during the Great War. She was awarded a decoration by the King of Belgium, and appears to have served with the British Red Cross and Order of St John as a Nurse in France and later as Matron at the Belgian Field Hospital at Hoogstadt. Her missing Victory Medal appears to have been sold previously for £80 on a ‘Chelsea Military Antiques List’. Sold with printed copy MIC, copy photograph of her in uniform annotated ‘Miss Meikle – decorated by the King of the Belgians’, and other research, which suggests she may have undertaken a visit to India and Burma with Viceroy Lord Reading in 1923.

302 SERVICE MEDAL OF ST JOHN OF THE ORDER OF ST JOHN (4) to (1680 Pte. E. A. Wilkins. No 2 Dis. India S.J.A.B.O. 1934.) and (24524 Pte. C. G. Pitt. No 2 Dist. SJAB. 1942) and (27923 D/Supt. J. V. Vince. No 2 Dist. S.J.A.B. 1943) and, base metal issue (N. M. E. Hughes Kent S.J.A.B. 1955.); medals engraved in various styles. About good very fine, toned. (4) £40-60

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YEOMANRY 303 A Great War Pair awarded to Private R F Cave, Hampshire Yeomanry, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1297 Pte. R. F. Cave. Hamps. Yeo.); medals officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. One or two tiny surface scuffs, extremely fine, lightly toned. (2) £40-60 304 BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (Capt. J. F. Thom.); officially impressed. Dark old cabinet tone, good very fine. £80-120 Research appears to confirm this award to Captain James Flockhart Thom, Captain in the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry. His MIC shows an additional entitlement to a matching Victory Medal, as well as the Military Cross. He appears to have been attached the Machine Gun Corps Cavalry. He died of wounds received near Damascus 27 September 1918, and he is buried at the Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery. He was the only son of R D and Mary Leyburn Thom, of Pitlochie, Gatesicle, Fife, and was an alumnus of Merchiston Castle School. Sold with copy MIC and some paperwork.

FAMILY GROUPS & OTHER LOTS

305 A Great War Family Group to ‘Sharp’ – including medals to 3 serving brothers, comprising: A Great War Group of 2 awarded to Driver W E Sharp, 43 Battery, Royal Field Artillery, comprising: 1914-15 Star (62240 Dvr: W. E. Sharp. R.F.A.), British War Medal, 1914-1920 (62240 Dvr. W. E. Sharp. R.A.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Good very fine, toned. and: A Great War Pair awarded to Private Richard Sharp, Northumberland Fusiliers, late Army Service Corps, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (TS.2363 Pte. R. Sharp. A.S.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Extremely fine, lightly toned. and: BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (2224 Pte. H. Sharp. Glouc. R.); officially impressed. Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine. (5) £100-120 Sold with copy MICs, showing the first to be lacking its appropriate Victory Medal, the second lacking a 1914 Star, and the latter lacking its 1914-15 Star and Victory Medals. The latter, Private Harry Sharp, was killed in action on what would be the Third Day of the Somme – the 3rd of July 1916, whilst serving with the 8th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment.

306 1914-15 STAR (2) (2482 Pte. T. S. Morris. Worc. R.) and (55613 Sapr: J. E. Cardwell. R. E.), with BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (1345 W. O. Cl. 2. A. E. Wright. R.A.), with VICTORY MEDAL, 1914-1919 (31481 Pte.T. Rowley. S. Lan. R.); medals officially impressed. Service number double struck and partial erasure to surname on second, otherwise generally good very fine, toned. (4) £40-60 Private Thomas Rowley 1st/5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, KIA 20 Sept 1917 Also sold with small leather document pouch belonging to WO Cl. 2. Alfred Ernest Wright, RA.

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MERCHANT NAVY

307 A Great War Group of 4 awarded to Fireman William Cruttenden, Merchant Fleet Auxilliary, comprising: 1914-15 Star (W. Cruttenden.

Fmn. M.F.A.), British War Medal, 1914-1920 (William C. Cruttenden), Mercantile Marine Medal, 1914-1918 (William C. Cruttenden), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (W. Cruttenden. Fmn. M.F.A.); medals officially impressed, swing mounted in order as worn on bar with reverse pin for wear. Extremely fine, toned. (4) £80-120

308 A Great War ‘Mercantile Marine’ Pair awarded to Charles S Gibbons, Merchant Navy, comprising: British War and Mercantile Marine War Medals, 1914-1920 (Charles S. Gibbons); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Old cabinet tone, light scratch to obverse of first, otherwise extremely fine. (2) £40-60

309 Mercantile Marine War Medal, 1914-1918 (William Couchman); officially impressed. Good very fine, toned. £20-30 Sold with copy service papers, confirming the recipient as William Charles Grey Couchman, born 5 November 1899, at Southampton, England. He served as an Attendant aboard what appears to read SS Olympic (papers rather unclear).

AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE 310 A Rare Australian Great War Trio awarded to Private John Gardiner Smith, Australian Flying Corps, late 14th Battalion (‘Jacka’s Mob’), 1st AIF, comprising: 1914-15 Star (3920 Pte J. G. Smith. 14 Bn. A.I.F.); British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (3920 Pte J. G. Smith. 14/Bn A I F.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on board for display, with riband bar and bronze AIF ‘returned from active service’ badge. About extremely fine, toned with some lustre. (4) £200-250 Private John Gardiner Smith was born c.1894 in Maffod, Victoria, Australia, and enlisted for service at Melbourne 30 of July 1915, having previously worked as a Farmer. He suffered injuries whilst serving in the 14th Battalion, 1st AIF, and was transferred to the AFC with the rank of 2AM in August 1917. He returned to Australia in 1919. Sold with copied paperwork showing his details and service.

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311 An Interesting Great War and Coronation 1953 Group of 3 awarded to Corporal Ralph Thomas Gore, 4 th Divisional Ammunition Column, AIF, later an important Judge in the Supreme Court of New Guinea 1928-1942, and then Papua New Guinea 1945-1968, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (37326 A-Cpl. R. T. Gore. 4-D.A.C. A.I.F.), Coronation Medal, 1953; the first two officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, group court-mounted on card for display. Dark old tone, extremely fine. (3) £200-300 Ralph Thomas Gore was born in Glen Innes, NSW, 4 October 1888. He enlisted for WWI service at Brisbane 5 September 1916, his occupation listed as Barrister, He embarked from Sydney 5 November 1917 and saw brief service in France during 1918. He returned to Australia 4 January 1919. An important man in the NG then PNG Judicial system.

CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

312 CANADIAN MEMORIAL CROSS, 1914-1919, GVR (434006 Pte. A. M. Forbes); reverse officially engraved, with reverse hallmark ‘Sterling 3’ by Caron Brothers of Montreal. Good very fine, toned. £80-100 Private Archibald McIndoo Forbes was born in Glasgow 21 June 1893, and attested for service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 30 December 1914 at Calgary, Canada, having previously worked as a Trunk Maker. He was initially taken on strength with the 50th (Calgary) Battalion CEF before transferring to the 49th (Edmonton) Battalion, with whom he was killed in action 9 October 1916 on the Somme, during the Battle of Ancre Heights. The date of his death would appear to correspond to a serious a hard-fought attacks and counter-attacks in the vicinity of the infamous ‘Regina Trench’ and the ‘Schwaben Redoubt’ where Canadian forces suffered heavy casualties. Private Forbes is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial. Sold with copy attestation sheet, handwritten sheet of research, and casualty report.

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313 A Scarce WWI Officer’s Trio awarded to Captain Charles Neville De Wet Budler, ‘C’ Squadron, 10th Dismounted Rifles (North Transvaal Ruiters), mentioned in despatches for ‘exemplary conduct’ in the field during the German South West Africa Campaign, later Assistant Commandant at Roberts Heights and Staff Officer to his regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Lt. C. N. Budler 10th Dismtd. Rfls.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Lt. C. N. De. W. Budler.) with MID bronze spray of oak leaves, medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, mounted on card for display. Good very fine, toned. (3) £200-250 MID London Gazette 22.08.1918 – ‘for distinguished service in the field in connection with the campaign in German South West Africa, 1914-15’ Charles Neville De Wet Budler, of Cradock, South Africa, enlisted for service in the Great War 1 November 1914, as a Second Lieutenant with the 10th Dismounted Rifles, part of the 4th Mounted Brigade, South-West African Force. This force, under the command of the famous Boer leader General Louis Botha, executed a swift and early defeat against German opposition forces in German South West Africa, and with remarkably low casualties. This was viewed as one of the first major allied successes in WWI, culmination in the surrender of this German colony, later granted independence as Namibia. During this campaign, Lieutenant Charles Neville De Wet Budler was mentioned in despatches ‘for his exemplary conduct and (the) efficient manner in which he executed his duty’ during this rather under-examined campaign. His service papers show that he was later made Assistant Camp Commandant at Roberts Heights (a garrison town), and assisted with recruitment towards the latter stages of the war in 1918. He appears to have served between WWI and possibly into WW2, with his gravestone recording the following: ‘In Loving Memory of My Son Capt. Charles Neville De Wet Budler, Staff Officer to Regiment In Permanent Force Defence in 1933, Retired Owing to ill health, Died 8th December 1944.’

His brother, Arthur Harold De Wet Budler studied at Edinburgh University and was a member of the OTC there, and later served as a Captain in the South African Medical Corps. Captain C N DeW Budler’s next of kin is listed as Mrs S R Garlake, Standard Bank, Cradock, South Africa. Sold with copy service papers, despatch mention and some research.

314 A WWI Pair awarded to Private G F Adams, 4th Battalion, South African Horse, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 19141920 (Pte. G. F. Adams. 4th S.A.H.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. Extremely fine, toned. (2) £30-50

315 Two Miscellaneous WWI Medals of South African Interest, comprising: British War Medal, 1914-1920 (Pte. J. V. Thornhill. 2nd S.A.I.), and Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (Mt-80 Dvr. H. H. M. Roux. B.S.A.P.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Good very fine, toned. (2) £20-30

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HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY

316 A Great War ‘Hong Kong Interest’ LSGC Pair, awarded to Acting Naick Fazal Ahmed, Hong Kong & Singpore Royal Garrison Artillery, comprising: British War Medal, 1914-1920 (1403 A-Naick Fazal Ahmed. H.K.S.R.G.A.); medals officially impressed, pair loose.

Well-polished, fine, toned. (2) £60-80 317 VICTORY MEDAL, 1914-1919 (1399 A-Naick Talab Khan. H.K.S.R.G.A.); officially impressed. Unevenly toned with a little surface corrosion, otherwise about very fine. £10-20

MACEDONIAN MULE CORPS

318 BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920, bronze issue (9926 Muleteer Macedonian Mule C.); officially impressed. A number of heavy obverse contact marks and nicks, fine and toned, scarce. £60-80 Research into the medal rolls confirms that the recipient ‘9926’ corresponds to a Muleteer Podromos Haralambou, who served with the Salonika Forces between the 16 February 1918 and 24 February 1920. His next of kin is listed as ‘Maria Christofi, Yermanaya, Limassol (Cyprus)’. When compared with the roughly 6.5 million silver British War Medal awards, the scarcer bronze awards to Chinese, Indian, Maltese and other labour forces are much rarer indeed, with only roughly 110,000 issued, and of these only 10,000 to the Macedonian Mule Corps, who were largely recruited from Cyprus. Sold with copy roll information.

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319 GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1918-1962, single clasp, Iraq (19913 Pte.T. H. Hains. D.C.L.I.); officially impressed. About extremely fine, toned. £60-80 Sold with copy GSM card, showing service with the 2nd Battalion DCLI

320 An Intriguing WW2 MBE and TD Group of 6 awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Frederick John Dean MBE, TD, Devonshire and Cornwall Fortress Engineers, RE, late Royal Air Force, late RNAS, believed to have assisted in the preparation of the extensive coastal fortifications used to train the British and US troops prior to D-Day, comprising: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, MBE (Military) Member’s breast badge, in silver, with original Royal Mint case of issue, British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920, the latter with MID bronze spray of oak leaves (Capt. F. J. Dean., R.A.F.), Efficiency Decoration, GRI, Territorial clasp, reverse dated 1938, in original Royal Mint box of issue; Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945, in OHMS box of issue; BWM & VM officially impressed, remainder unnamed as issue, group loose. Generally extremely fine, toned. (6) £600-800 Frederick John Dean was born 3 January 1895 at Plymouth. A civil engineer by profession, he was commissioned as a Sub Lt 7 July 1915, RNVR. He transferred to the RNAS 25 June 1916 and appears to have served largely as an Intelligence Office and Observer. He spent 70 hours patrol flying in RNAS seaplanes, and later in WWI spent 100 active service hours flying in the Dardanelles over a twelve month period from December 1915, based aboard HMS Europa. He had been recommended for promotion to the rank of Captain (Temporary) in early 1918, but appears to have transferred to the RAF late on in the war, and was mentioned in despatches 3 June 1919.

He later joined the Devonshire and Cornwall Fortress Engineers, Royal Engineers during WW2, and it appears that he was involved in this role in the weeks preceding the vast amphibious assaults of D-Day, as his unit is believed to have assisted in the preparation of landing areas and training fortifications for use by the very same Allied forces. The sand dunes of Woolacombe, on the north coast, were fortified with mock German defences and Dartmoor was used, as it is today as a training area. A large area of the South Hams, lying just west of Dartmouth, was evacuated and used as a live fire area due to its similarity to Normandy. Such preparation was essential to the success of the operation itself.

He was awarded the TD in 1938, and the MBE in 1939, whilst with this latter unit. His mother, Emily Dean [nee Coles], who was residing at Ford Park Road, Plymouth was killed during an air raid 21 March 1941 aged 69. His father Frederick John Dean died 7 April 1929, and Lieutenant Colonel Dean died in 1976. Sold with original bestowal document for the MBE in its original envelope, original framed MID certificate for WW1, WW2 Period Photo in Uniform, portrait photo in uniform, original photo in the cockpit of an interwar period aircraft, photograph from his flying licence, and a quantity of related research.

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321 A South African WW2 Group of 6 awarded to J L H Carelse, comprising: 1939-1945 Star (104117 J. L. H. Carelse), Africa Star (104117 J. L. H. Carelse), Pacific Star (104117 J. L. H. Carelse), Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945 (104117 J. L. H. Carelse), Africa Service Medal (104117 J. L. H. Carelse); medals officially impressed, group loose, sold with similarly named duplicate set. Generally good very fine to extremely fine. (12) ÂŁ80-120

322 A WW2 Territorial Group of 5 awarded to Private F Lawson, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, comprising: 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945, Efficiency Medal, GVIR, Territorial Clasp (7894800 Pte. F. Lawson. R.A.O.C.); the last medal officially impressed, remainder unnamed as issued, group mounted on board for display, with riband bar and 3 cap badges, the first to the RAOC, one to the Military Police, the first to the Tank Corps, perhaps showing other service. About extremely fine, lightly toned. (5) ÂŁ80-120

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323 A Very Rare WW2 Territorial and Order of St Sylvester Group of 4 awarded to Major John Walter Mills, TD, Warwickshire Yeomanry, later High Sheriff of Warwickshire during the year 1959, he was given this rare Papal award in recognition of his ‘tradition of civic service and of his work for the Church’, comprising: Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945, Efficiency Decoration, GVIR, Territorial Clasp (1950), The Papal Order of St Sylvester, Knight’s 4th Class Breast Badge in silver gilt and enamels, sold with original box of issue with rosette by Tanfani & Bertarelli, Roma, set of miniatures, and large cased Royal Mint Commemorative Medal in Silver, 1992, ‘Millenium of the Office of High Sheriff’; medals unnamed as issued, swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. A little loss of gilding in places to latter, good very fine and toned, rare. (5) £300-350 Sold with copy TD mention in the London Gazette, and small contemporary newspaper clipping, including a picture of the recipient, which reads as follows: “RARE CHURCH HONOUR FOR COVENTRY MAN – A Coventry businessman, Mr John Walter Mills, of 62, Kenilworth Road, has been appointed to the Knighthood of Pope St Silvester, a rare distinction for a layman in the Roman Catholic Church. The honour was conferred ‘in recognition of Mr Mills’ work in upholding the tradition of civic service and of his work for the Church.’ Mr Mills was Sheriff of Warwickshire last year. The notification of the award was made by the Archbishop of Birmingham, Dr. Francis Grimshaw, at a private luncheon on Saturday. The guests included Canon Gerald Hodgson, who was Mr Mills’ chaplain during his term of office. Mr Mills is the assistant managing director of Mills and Rockleys, the outdoor advertising firm. He is the son of a former Sheriff of the County, Mr George Mills, who is chairman and managing director of the firm. Mr Mills, who is married, with a son and two daughters, is well known as a veteran car enthusiast. He has competed several times in the RAC London-to-Brighton rally.

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324 A WW2 ‘South Africa’ Group of 6 awarded to P. R. Allan, comprising: 1939-1945 Star (12785 P. R. Allan), Africa Star with ‘8’ (Eighth Army) clasp (12785 P. R. Allan), Italy Star, Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945 (12785 P. R. Allan), Africa General Service Medal (12785 P. R. Allan); medals officially impressed, group loose without ribbons, with original riband bars and khaki lanyard. A few surface contact marks, good very fine, lightly toned. (9) £80-120 For the Boer War & WWI group to J R Allan, believed to be a relation, see lot 16

325 A WW2 and Palestine GSM Group of 5 to Sergeant D R Hunt, Royal Air Force, comprising: 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945, General Service Medal, 1918-1962, single clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (569628 Sgt. D. R. Hunt. R.A.F.); first four unnamed as issued, the last officially named, medals loose, sold with original GSM box of issue. A few light hairlines, extremely fine, lightly toned. (5) £100-150

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326 A Scarce WW2 Nursing Group of 5 awarded to Sister M G Carew, No. 4 General Hospital, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, comprising: 1939-45 Star (Sister M. G. Carew Q.A.I.M.N.S.R.), Burma Star (Sister M. G. Carew Q.A.I.M.N.S.R.), Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945 (Sister M. G. Carew Q.A.I.M.N.S.R.); Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve Cape Badge, smaller size in silver, without marks; the first four officially impressed, the latter unnamed, group loose, the latter with reverse pin for wear. Some sticky surface residue to second and fourth, otherwise good very fine, toned. (5) £200-250 327 A WW2 Campaign Group of 5, attributed to Mr C F Jackson, comprising: Africa Star, Pacific Star, Burma Star with clasp ‘Burma’, Defence and War Medals, 1939-45; medals unnamed as issued, mounted on card with attributed naming. About extremely fine, toned. (5) £40-60

328 A WWII and GSM Group of 4 awarded to Corporal P Smyth, Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry, late DCLI, comprising: France and Germany Star, 1939-1945, War Medal, 1939-1945, General Service Medal, 1918-1962, single clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (14452208 Cpl. P. Smyth. D.C.L.I.), General Service Medal, 1962-2007, single clasp, South Arabia (14452208 Cpl. P. Smyth. SCLI.); the first two unnamed as issued, latter two officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Two edge bumps to third, otherwise group very fine, lightly toned with a few light marks in places. (4) £80-120 329 A WW2 Group of 4 attributed to Major G J Gilbert, Northamptonshire Regiment, comprising: 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star, Defence and War Medals; medals unnamed as issued, group sold in a small tin with OHMS box of issue addressed to ‘Major G J Gilbert, Ingleborough, Church Road, Malvern Link, Worcs.’ with two Northamptonshire Regiment officer’s pips, transmission slip, and 5 other pieces of ephemera. Extremely fine, toned. (11) £40-60

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330 A WW2 Group of 4, comprising: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945, sold with original OHMS box addressed to ‘Mr W Lees, 62 Kings Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire’ with original ribbons and transmission slip. As struck. (4) and: A WW2 Pair, comprising: Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945, sold with original OHMS boxes addressed to ‘F Duffield 132 Hollyhedge Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester’ with original ribbons and transmission slips. As struck. (2) £40-60

331 A WW2 Order of St John Nursing Group of 3 awarded to Divisional Superintendant M Davidson, comprising: The Order of St John, Officer’s Breast Badge, in silver and enamels, 4th type (1948- c.1973), Defence Medal, 1939-1945, Service Medal of the Order of St John, in silver (1898-1947) with straight bar suspension, with silver ‘5-year’ clasp (Div. Supt. M. Davidson); medals officially impressed, group swing-mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. Some light damage to enamels of first, crudely repaired, otherwise very fine, toned. (3) £60-80 332 DEFENCE MEDAL, 1939-45, unnamed as issued, sold with hallmarked silver ARP badge and silver ID bracelet (Mrs M,. Bluett. 3a Dacres Rd S.E.23 E.Had.397-3). Extremely fine, toned. (3) £20-30 333 MISCELLANEOUS WW2 MEDALS, 1939-1945 STAR (2), ATLANTIC STAR, BURMA STAR, ITALY STAR, DEFENCE MEDAL 1939-1945 (2), WAR MEDAL 1939-1945 (2); all unnamed as issued. Very fine to nearly extremely fine, generally toned. (9) £40-60 334 MISCELLANEOUS WW2 MEDALS, 1939-1945 STAR (2), ATLANTIC STAR (2), AFRICA STAR (2), PACIFIC STAR (2), BURMA STAR (2), ITALY STAR (2), DEFENCE MEDAL 1939-1945 (2), WAR MEDAL 1939-1945; all unnamed as issued. Generally extremely fine or better, toned. (15) £80-120

335 GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1918-1962, single clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Capt. E. T. Evans. R.A.O.C.); officially impressed. A few light hairlines, otherwise extremely fine, toned with some original lustre. £100-150 Sold with copy roll mention 124

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336 GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1918-1962, single clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (5337906 Sjt. B. A. Morris. Foresters); officially impressed. A few light nicks and scrapes, very fine, lightly toned. £70-90 Sold with copy roll mention 337 GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1918-1962, single clasp, Malaya, EIIR (21148579 Rfn. Chhatrabahadur Limbu. 2/7 G.R.); officially impressed, with reverse pin for wear. About very fine, lightly toned. £50-70 338 GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1918-1962, single clasp, Malaya, EIIR (23331988 Cfn. A. J. Fletcher. R.E.M.E.); officially impressed, with reverse pin for wear. A few tiny hairlines, nearly extremely fine, toned. £30-50

339 A GSM Northern Ireland Pair awarded to Fusilier J G Hunt, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, comprising: General Service Medal, 19622007, single clasp, Northern Ireland (25055115 Fus J G Hunt RRF), Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002; the first officially impressed, medals loose, both in original Royal Mint boxes of issue. Extremely fine, toned. (2) £80-120 340 GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1962-2007, single clasp, Northern Ireland (24136275 Cfn C D Ward REME; officially impressed, with original box of issue. Extremely fine, toned and lustrous. £30-50

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341 A Malaya Campaign and Korean War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Marine T J Smith, Royal Marines, comprising: Naval General Service Medal, 1915-1962, GVIR, single clasp, Malaya (RM. 8912 T. J. Smith. Mne. R.M.), Korea Medal, 1950-1953 (R.M. 8912 T. J. Smith.

Mne. R.M.), United Nations Korea Medal, 1950-1953, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, EIIR (R.M. 14135 Mne. T. J. Smith. R.M.); the third unnamed as issued, remainder officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Light marks and hairlines, good very fine, toned. (4) ÂŁ200-250

342 A Korean War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Marine A Huxtable, Royal Marines, comprising: Korea Medal, 1950-1953 (Po/X.6911. A. Huxtable. Mne. R.N. [sic]), United Nations Korea Medal, 1950-1953, Naval General Service Medal, 1915-1962, single clasp, Near East (Po/X.6911 A. Huxtable. Mne. R.M.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, EIIR (Po/X.6911. Mne. A. Huxtable. R.M.); the second unnamed as issued, remainder officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. About extremely fine, toned with some lustre. (4) ÂŁ200-250

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343 A Korean War Pair awarded to Marine F Taylor, Royal Marines, comprising: Korea Medal, 1950-1953 (Ply/X. 4780 F. Taylor. Mne. R.M.), United Nations Korea Medal, 1950-1953; the second unnamed as issued, the first officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. Lightly toned with just a few hairlines, about extremely fine. (2) ÂŁ80-120

344 A Korean War Pair awarded to Sergeant H G Smith, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, comprising: Korea Medal, 1950-1953 (2549384 Sgt. H. G. Smith. R.E.M.E.), United Nations Medal, UNFICYP ribbon for Cyprus; the first officially impressed, the second unnamed as issued, pair loose. A few light hairlines, nearly extremely fine, lightly toned. (2) ÂŁ80-120

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345 The Rare and Important GSM and South Atlantic Medal Casualty Pair awarded to Staff Sergeant Sidney ‘Sid’ Davidson, ‘D’ Squadron, 22nd Special Air Service Regiment, late Parachute Regiment, who having fought in several key operations against Argentine forces during the Falklands War, including the capture of South Georgia and the Raid on Pebble Island, was tragically killed with 18 senior SAS NCOs and officers when their Sea King Helicopter crashed into the sea 19 May 1982 –the largest single loss to the regiment since WW2, comprising: General Service Medal, 1962-2007, 3 clasps, South Arabia, Dhofar, Northern Ireland (24057552 Pte. S. A. I. Davidson. Para.), South Atlantic Medal, 1982, with rosette (24057552 Ssgt S A I Davidson SAS); pair officially impressed, court mounted with reverse pin for wear, latter clasps attached unofficially with bar to second, third sewn in. A few light hairlines and minor bruise to first, otherwise nearly extremely fine, toned and extremely rare. (2) £8000-10,000 Sidney Albert Ivor Davidson was born 18 November 1947, and lived in Chepstow, Gwent. He joined the Parachute Regiment c.1970 before being selected for service with the Special Air Service in 1973. He served with the SAS in South Arabia, in Dhofar during Operation Storm, and in Northern Ireland. He was present during several key operations in the Falklands War as a member of ‘D’ Squadron, 22 SAS which took part in the capture of South Georgia at the very start of the British campaign, and is clearly present in the famous ‘D’ Squadron SAS photograph taken there (as shown on the front cover, back row, 4th from the left). He was also present during the important action at Pebble Island at the north of the Falkland Islands, where ‘D’ Squadron was deployed by helicopter to a position nearby to reconnoitre the Argentine land and air forces based at the strategic airstrip. The operation was superbly executed, as the SAS soldiers led by Captain Hamilton (with the support of shelling from HMS Glamorgan, HMS Hermes and HMS Broadsword) successfully disabled the airstrip, radar station, fuel and ammo dump, whilst also disabling or destroying 6 Argentine Pucara aircraft, four T-34C Mentors, and a Coast Guard Skyvan. Furthermore, they also forced the surrender of the Argentine garrison, thus taking control of the island. One noteworthy setback was the unfortunate discovery of a previously unknown minefield, where a member of his unit accidentally set off an anti-personnel mine, sending himself high into the air and leaving him dazed and lightly injured from shrapnel. In the aftermath, Sid Davidson helped to settle him, and carried him to safety before extraction.

Despite these early successes, Staff Sergeant Davidson tragically died on Wednesday, 19 May 1982, when the 846 Squadron RAF Sea King 4 being used to transport his team from HMS Hermes to HMS Intrepid ditched into the sea, with reports of the cause varying between the widely accepted ‘birdstrike’ report as recorded in the national newspapers, and the less often reported suggestions of engine failure or a heavy impact between the ship and helicopter whilst landing in very rough seas. Tragically the Sea King hit the waves with a very hard impact, very quickly turning and sinking with just one wheel visible above the waves. In the aftermath of the crash, some 8 of the personnel aboard survived (including the two pilots), however 21 others died as a result of the incident, including 18 from the SAS, as follows: Cpl R E Armstrong, Sgt J L Arthy, WO M Atkinson, Cpl W J Begley, Sgt P A Bunker, Cpl R A Burns , Sgt P P Currass QGM, Sgt S A I Davidson, WO L Gallagher BEM, Sgt W C Hatton QGM, Sgt W J Hughes, Sgt P Jones, L/Cpl P N Lightfoot, Cpl M V McHugh, Cpl J Newton, S/Sgt P O’Connor, Cpl S J G Sykes, Cpl E T Walpole, and three other servicemen: Cpl M D Love DSM (Royal Marines), Cpl D F McCormack (Royal Signals), and Flt Lt G W Hawkins (RAF). This loss was the largest single loss to the SAS since WW2, and the loss of such a large proportion of experienced soldiers and NCOs was keenly felt.

Sold with large commemorative wooden plaque bearing brass SAS Regimental crest and the engraved plate ‘Presented by the Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess in Memory of Sgt S. A. I. Davidson Who Served with 22 SAS from 1973 to 1982’, S-Sgt Davidson’s Para beret and two SAS berets, cloth insignia, buttons and ephemera. Also, official South Atlantic Medal transmission slip, driver’s licence, tactical map of the Falkland Islands, a folder of Regimental Newsletters, correspondence between S-Sgt Davidson’s widow and the regiment as well as various official associations, a second folder containing typed message of condolence sent to the wives and families of the regiment by Prince Charles and the Bishop of Hereford, full ‘SITREP’ containing detailed information relating to the operations performed by ‘D’ Squadron and the Sea King crash aforementioned, newspaper clippings, letters of support, photos from a memorial pilgrimage and service 1 June 1982, and other information. Sold by order of the family.

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SINGLE DECORATIONS AND MEDALS AWARDED FOR LONG OR MERITORIOUS SERVICE

346 347 346 ARMY MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL, GVR, Meritorious Service Type (3959 S. Sjt: R. N. Morris. 7. S.A. Inf.); officially impressed.

Polished with surface hairlines, very fine, toned. £150-200 MSM London Gazette 29.08.1918 – ‘In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in East Africa.’

Staff Sergeant Richard Norman Morris served in the Great War in the 7th Battalion South African Infantry. He was wounded in action 12 February 1916, receiving a shell wound to the left knee during the attack on the heavily fortified position on Salaita Hill, near Mount Kilimanjaro. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal ‘Immediate Award’ in connection with the campaigns in East Africa. His service papers show his next of kin as John William Morris, of Glenthorne, Carnock, Staffs, England. Sold with copy service papers, London Gazette entry, MSM roll mention, and printed research regarding this campaign.

347 ROYAL NAVAL LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type with narrow suspension (W. Elkins, Gunr, No 754 R.M.A.); officially impressed in tall upright capitals. Dark old tone, well-polished with surface contact marks, fine. £80-100

348 349 348 ROYAL NAVAL LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type with narrow suspension (Willm B. Robinson. Gunnr 3rd Co R.M.A.); officially impressed in tall upright capitals. One or two tiny marks, good very fine, toned. £80-100 349 ROYAL NAVAL LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EVIIR (E.B. 11211 Joseph Gibbs, Musician, R.M.); officially impressed in tall upright capitals. Well-polished with a few hairlines and surface marks, good fine, reverse somewhat better, toned. £40-60 Sold with copy service papers.

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350 351 350 ROYAL NAVAL LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVR, with swivel type suspension (Ch.7826 H. J. Rayfield. Private, R.M.L.I.); officially impressed in tall upright capitals. With just a few light hairlines, very fine, toned. £40-60 Sold with copy service papers.

351 ROYAL NAVAL LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVR, with swivel type suspension (PO/15833. E. J. Stone, Musician.

R.M.L.I.); officially impressed in tall upright capitals. Dark iridescent tone, nearly extremely fine with some lustre. £40-60 Sold with copy service papers confirming this award to Frederick John Stone, showing a previous 6 years of service with the 7th Hussars.

352 ROYAL NAVAL LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVR, with non-swivel type suspension (K.58663 E. Briscoe. L. Sto. HMS Victory.); officially impressed in small capitals. Polished with a few small obverse digs and hairlines, tiny edge bruises, fine. £40-60 Sold with copy service papers 353 ROYAL NAVAL LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVIR (Ch.X.4757. F. E. Collier. Mus. R.M.); officially impressed in small capitals. Dark old tone, light surface marks and hairlines, very fine. £50-70

354 ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type with swivel type scroll suspension (1669. O. R. Clerk. B. J. Davies.

D Of Corn: L.I.); officially engraved in sloping capitals. Suspension just a little loose with a few light marks and tiny edge nicks, otherwise good very fine, toned. £100-150 Orderly Room Clerk Benjamin Davies was born c.1850 in Haford, Pembrokeshire and attested for service with the 32nd Foot 15 June 1868 at Colchester, having previously worked as a Smith. He served in the Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, Malta and at home, serving with the Colours for some 28 years. Sold with copy service papers showing this to be his only entitlement.

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355 356 355 TERRITORIAL FORCE EFFICIENCY MEDAL, GVR (252 Sjt: H. Wooler. 6/L’Pool Regt); officially impressed. Dark old tone, light hairlines, good very fine. £50-70 Sold with some research, including copy MIC showing the recipient as Colour Sergeant Harry Wooler and copy TFE award card.

356 EFFICIENCY MEDAL, GVIR, first type, Territorial clasp (4188175 Pte. H. Davies. R.P.C.); officially impressed. A few light surface marks, very fine, lightly toned. £40-60 357 EFFICIENCY MEDAL, GVIR, first type, Territorial Clasp (5337906. Sjt. B. A. Morris. Foresters.); officially impressed. Once polished with a few hairlines and marks, very fine. £40-60 358 EFFICIENCY MEDAL, GVIR, first type, Canada clasp (Sgt. G. E. Theobald R.C.A.); officially impressed. Once harshly polished with associated hairlines, otherwise very fine, toned. £40-60

FAMILY GROUPS

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359 Family Group to ‘Barrett’, comprising: ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, swivel type (3166. Pte W. Barrett. 2nd Bn Gr Gds); engraved in large upright capitals. A few small hairlines marks, good very fine, lightly toned. and: An IGS and Second Boer War Group of 3 awarded to Private F W Barrett, 1st Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, comprising: India General Service Medal, 1854-1895, 2 clasps, Hazara 1891, Samana 1891 (4592 Pte F. W. Barrett 1st Bn K. R. Rif. C.), India General Service Medal, 1895-1902, single clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (4592 Pte. F. W. Barrett 1st Bn K. R. Rifle Corps), Queen’s South Africa Medal, 18991902, 2nd type reverse, 4 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast, South Africa 1901 (4592 Pte F. W. Barrett, K.R.R.C.); the first two officially engraved in a running script, the latter officially impressed, swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. Polished, a few hairlines and marks, very fine. (3) £600-800

360 Family Group to ‘Mayes’, to father, son-in-law and son, comprising: ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type with swivel-type suspension (973. Gunner C. Mayes, D.S.R.A); officially impressed. Attractively toned, very fine. and: QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (628 3rd Cl: Tpr: P. Potter. S.A.C.); officially impressed. Good very fine, toned. and: A Great War KIA Trio awarded to Private Walter James Mayes, 51st Battalion, 1st AIF, late 11th Battalion, killed in action at the battle of Moquet Farm on the 15th of August 1917, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1750 Pte W. J. Mayes. 28/Bn. A.I.F.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1750 Pte. W. J. Mayes 28 Bn. A.I.F.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Good very fine, toned. (5) £300-350 973 Charles Mayes was born in Greenwich, Kent and enlisted as an 18 year old in July of 1861. He served for a total of 21 years with the colours in Canada and home. He was in possession of 5 G.C. Badges and his character was described as “Very Good”. On discharge he was posted to M Battery 4th Bde R.A. He died in Aldershot in 1899. This his only entitlement.

628 Trooper Percival Potter enlisted into the S.A.C. during the Boer War. Sold with a full record of service showing entitlement for the SA 01 and SA 02 bars. Percival Potter married Martha Charlotte Potter, daughter of Charles Mayes. Both Percival and Martha are buried in Perth, Western Australia.

1750 Walter James Mayes initially enlisted into the 11th Bn 1st AIF. During the re organisation of the AIF after the ANZAC campaign he was sent to the 51st Bn. It appears he was killed in action during the Mouquet Farm battle where many Australians gave their lives on the 15th of August, 1916. His sister Martha Charlotte Potter (née Mayes, is listed as his next of kin for the Great War. All three medals/groups with complete service records.

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361 A WW2 & Post War Family Group to ‘Blyth’, comprising: A WW2 Special Constabulary Pair to Robert C Blyth, comprising: Special Constabulary Long service Medal, GVR, with clasp (loose) Long Service, 1954 (Robert C. Blyth), Defence Medal, 1939-1945; the first officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, both as issued in original box of issue marked ‘203 / Ayrshire / Robert C. Blyth’. Practically as struck. (2) and: ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MEDAL, EIIR, with additional ’12-year’ clasp (Chief Observer L. E. Blyth.); officially named, in original box of issue, with ROC lapel badge. Lightly hairlined from polishing, nearly extremely fine. (2) £200-250

MISCELLANEOUS 362 Mixed Foreign Medals, including France, Escapers Medal; Prussian Red Cross WRAV medal, Japanese Red Cross members medal with black lacquer box; Brunei pingat Perjuangan 1962 medal, and small german medal in silver. Generally extremely fine. (5) £30-50

LIFE SAVING AWARDS

363 364 363 ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY MEDAL, small size, 38mm, struck in bronze, ‘successful’ type reverse (John Neil, Private 46 Regt 21, May, 1868); officially engraved in small upright capitals. Light surface marks and a few minor edge bruises, otherwise very fine, lightly toned. £180-220 364 LIVERPOOL SHIPWRECK AND HUMANE SOCIETY MEDAL, 1872, Silver, 38mm, Bramley Moore type, single clasp ‘For Saving Life.

June 22. 1889’ (Richard Davies Mate S. S. Skirmisher For Having Jumped Overboard To Rescue A Man Sepr. 22. 1888), with silver claw suspension with reverse pin for wear, and original ‘Elkington & Co.’ case of issue. Box slightly damaged inside, medal itself toned, good extremely fine with just a few tiny hairlines, rare. £400-500 Records appear to show that the Bramley Moore Medal has been awarded once only in Gold (in 1894 to Capt William Haskell), 22 times in Silver and 20 in Bronze, the last award being made in 1945.

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MILITARIA

365 Duke of Wellington Victories in the Peninsular War, ‘Record of British Valour’ set, 1815, box-medal in bronze, 74mm, by J. Porter, issued by Edward Orme of Bond Street, London, obverse bearing a portrait of the Duke of Wellington, reverse showing a winged Victory beneath a tree, interior containing 13 aquatint roundels depicting famous battles from the Peninsular War, all within original red-leather case of issue with gilt-lettering (BHM 866; Eimer 1074a). A little wear to case, medal itself good very fine, roundels fresh and clean a rare set when complete and in good condition. £800-1200

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366 A Rare and Unusual Late Victorian ‘Burma Police’ Bronze Button Mould, bearing the inscription ‘Burma Police’ with dates 1884, 1887, 1889, 1891, 47mm at base, 281g. Some signs of use, very fine, toned. £30-50 367 A Rare and Unusual Late Victorian ‘North West Frontier Police’ Bronze Button Mould, bearing the inscription ‘NWFP’ in an ornate central monogram, 47mm at base, 274g. A few light signs of wear, good very fine, toned. £30-50

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368 Lord Kitchener, Field Marshall, bronze memorial medal, 1916, by J. P. Legastelois, 68mm, edge impressed ‘bronze’, bearing reverse legend ‘Thorough’ (BHM 4120; Eimer 1952). One or two darker spots, very fine, toned. £60-80

369 An Extremely Rare Black Jasper Great War ‘Justice and Peace 1914-1919’ Plaque by Wedgwood, reverse engraved (Pte. H. Whitmore.

Naval Reserve.), reverse stamped ‘Wedgwood’. Practically as issued, very scarce. £300-400 Sold with a copied RN WWI roll extract showing a potential recipient as Harold R Whitmore, P.O.M. (F.51182). Also sold with some research, showing that a man by the name of ‘H Whitmore’ was present at the ‘Foundation Laying Ceremony’ for the Wedgwood Museum with Alan Wedgwood in a photograph dated the 10th of September 1938, as shown on the Wedgwood Museum website. Worthy of further research, and a rare item.

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370 A Large Collection of Miscellaneous British Red Cross Society Medals, proficiency awards, badges, buttons and insignia, many as small groups to named recipients, with two copies of ‘First Aid to the Injured’ 1921, by Cantlie. Mixed grades, viewing recommended. (lot) £300-400 371 A Group of Miscellaneous Medical and Scientific Themed Commemorative Medals (15), British & Continental, in silver, copper and white metal, some named. Mixed grades, viewing recommended. (15) £100-150 372 A Good Collection of Mixed Military and Civilian buttons and badges. Mixed grades, viewing recommended. (lot) £60-80

373 A Group of WW2 Original ‘Naval Message’ Documents (3), the first detailing the outbreak of war (‘Commence Hostilities at ONCE with GERMANY’ dated 3/8/39), the second preparing for surrender dated 8/5/45, the third reporting the actual surrender, on official light-weight paper, also sold with an original commission document for Sub-Lieutenant James Courtlandt Holland, RN. First a little foxed with tear to upper left corner and a little wear to edges, second and third good, all clearly legible. (4) £80-120

374 A Collection of 38 WW2 British Press Photographs with original typed captions to reverse, various themes including Abyssinian Forces at Debra Marcos, Yugo-Slavian Fleet Air Arm, Defence of Tobruk, Churchill’s visit to Iceland, Repatriation of Vichy troops at Beirut, RAF forcing a U-Boat Surrender, Wellington Bomber repairs etc. Generally good clean condition. (38) £200-300

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375 An Extremely Rare Uniface ‘Trial Reverse’ for the Greek Victory Medal, 1914-1918, cast in bronze, 98mm x 116mm, 205.26g, reverse marked ‘246’. Extremely fine, toned and extremely rare, possibly unique. £250-300

376 A Scarce ‘VC Interest’ copy of ‘Gainst All Disaster – Gallant Deeds Above and Beyond the Call of Duty’ by Allan Stanistreet, 1986, hardback, containing therein the signatures of no less than 52 recipients of the VC and GC recipients, including Charles Upham (double VC), Rambahadur Limbu VC, Thomas Gould VC, Ian Fraser VC, Peter Wright VC, Bill Speakman VC and many others. Also sold with a signed 50th Anniversary of the George Cross Cover, signed by Harry Errington GC, a 50th Anniversary of the George Cross memorial service sheet, 1990, signed by five GC recipients, and ‘The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association’ service of remembrance sheet, 1990, bearing twelve further signatures. Book with a little wear to dust-jacket and occasional small interior marks, otherwise very fine. (4) £100-150

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A Small Collection of Scottish Military Prizes and Commemorative Medals

377 Three White Metal Medals Commemorating Queen Victoria’s review of the Volunteer Movement at Edinburgh, one for 7 August 1860 (44mm) and two for 25 August 1881 (44mm and 29mm). First toned, nearly extremely fine, the second well-toned about very fine with small dig to cheek of portrait, the third lustrous extremely fine with one or two slight edge bruises. (3) £60-80

378 Two ‘West of Scotland ChallengeTropy’ Medals and Silver Volunteer Medal, the first silvered with lightly gilt details, suspension loop and reverse pin for wear, reverse bearing maker’s mark ‘Edward & Sons’ Glasgow, the second bronze, reverse engraved ‘Snapshooting 200 Yds 4th Prize 2/Lt A Kirkwood 1921, with reverse suspension loop, both 44mm x 53mm, the latter ‘International Volunteer Competition Medal, inst. 1864’ in silver, reverse engraved ‘Won by Scotland 1865’ with edge impressed (Priv. Kirkwood. 3rd Renfrew). First with a number of reverse abrasions, good fine, the second and third good very fine, toned. (3) £50-70

379 National Rifle Association Medal 1860 and 1st Forfar Light Horse Medal, the first bronze, 47mm, by G G Adams, ‘The National Rifle Association 1860’, the second a bronze star with obverse horseman, reverse engraved ‘1st Forfar Light Horse Shooting Club, Won By’ left unnamed, bearing maker’s mark ‘Rattray’, 52mm x 49mm. First with minor obverse edge knock, otherwise good very fine, the second good very fine, toned. (2) £20-30

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