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| An attributed former 'Guardsman's' Military Cross group of 7: Lieutenant H. Young, M.C., Royal Lancaster Regiment, late Grenadier Guards.
- Military Cross GV
- QSA 'Belmont' 'Modder River' 'Driefontein' 'Johannesburg' 'Diamond Hill' 'Belfast'
- Kings South Africa Medal with 2 usual dated clasps
- 1914 Star. No clasp
- British War Medal. Silver issue
- Allied Victory Medal
- Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV issue
Note: The group prefessionally court mounted with makers label 'J.R. Gaunt, 60 Conduit Street ' To the King'' and almost certainly as worn by the recipient
The recipient Herbert Young was a long serving professional soldier who served as a senior NCO of the Grenadier Guards prior to the Great War. He started the Great War as a Company Sergeant Major with the Grenadier Guards (he was with the Guards when he entered France and Flanders in
1914) and was subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 8th Battalion King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, with which regiment he earned a Military Cross for gallantry in the field.
Herbert Young's Military Cross citation was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette of 18 July 1917;
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2nd Lt. Herbert Young, R. Lan. R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the advance was held up he displayed great courage and initiative in reorganising the whole position, despite heavy machine gun and rifle fire. He was wounded early in the day, but continued to superintend until relieved.
Unquote.
Condition: GVF |
| "In Oriente Primus"
To all Clients, Medal Collectors and Researchers,
We can highly recommend the new 'Hardback' publication -
- "In Oriente Primus": A History of the Volunteer Forces in Malaya & Singapore
The book by co-authors Johnathan Moffatt (co-author of the classic 'Moon Over Malaya') and well known medal collector Paul Riches, has just recently been published. The ISBN reference is ISBN 978-0-9536470-5-7
Numbering just under 500 pages of text, this is the definitive reference source for biographical and medal related information on the men of the various Malaya and Singapore Volunteer units that served in the 20th Century, and in particular theMalaya Campaign of 1941-42.
The book contains a useful summary of the origins and services of the various Volunteer units which is not otherwise available - in as much detail - in any other single source. Appendix 'A' running to 335 pages, contains biographical
details on an estimated 4000 +/- volunteers. Appendix 'B' running to 116 pages contains details of Orders, Decorations, Long Service, Jubilee, Coronation and Efficiency medals awarded to all races and ranks of the Malaya and Singapore Volunteer forces.
In short a 'must get' reference book for anyone having an interest in the units, medals and services of the Far East Volunteers.
Aberdeen Medals does not stock new publications, but we do actively promote new publications on behalf of deserving authors.
The book can be ordered directly from Mr Jonnathan Moffatt who can be contacted at;
- JonathanMoffatt@aol.com
Kindly make reference to Aberdeen Medals when placing your order directly to Jonathan Moffatt.
Note: The book is priced at GBP 25 plus postage |
| 'Gross Ordensspange' group of 4:
- Iron Cross second class (magnetic centres) With 'K.O.' stamp on supension ring
- Brunswick: War Merit Cross
- Germany Honour Cross 1914-18 Combattant. With makers marks on reverse
- Imperial Germany 'Landwehr' Service Medal 2nd Class
Note: The group mounted from contemporary ribands, presumably as worn by the recpient
Condition: VF |
| 'Gross Ordensspange' group of 4:
- Iron Cross second class (magnetic centres), & Third Reich: Second Award clasp 1939 on riband
- Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross with Swords
- Germany Honour Cross 1914-18 Combattant. With makers marks 'B C O' within a triangle
- Germany (Third Reich) West Wall Medal
Condition: GVF |
| 'Gross Ordensspange' or 'Parade Mount' group of 6:
- Iron Cross second class (magnetic centres). With 'K.O.' stamp on supension ring
- Imperial Germany 15 Years Long Service Cross
- Germany Honour Cross 1914-18 Combattant
- Imperial Germany: War Merit Cross for War Aid
- Austria: War Service Medal 1914-18 with Swords
- Hungary: War Service Medal 1914-18
Condition: GVF |
| 'Jungle Fighter's' post-war era campaign service group of 3: Rifleman Dorje Gurung, 6th Gurkha Rifles
- War Medal
- General Service Medal 1918. GVI & clasp 'Malaya' (21135214 Rfn Dorje Gurung, 6 GR)
- India: Independence Medal 1947 (21135214 Rfn Dorje Gurung GR)
Notes with the group indicate that Dorje Gurung who was born in 1927 enlisted into the Indian Army on 9 October 1944, and transferred to the British Army on 1 January 1948. He served in India, Burma, Malaya and Hong Kong prior to taking his final discharge on 10 October 1959
The medals mounted untidily swing style, suspended from contemporary frayed ribbons. The mounting brooch retaining it's pin to reverse, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient 'In the Hills'.
Condition: VF |
| 'Lashed' and later 'Wounded' - a well documented Askari's Great War pair: Private Yalabi, 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles
- British War Medal. Silver issue (4345 Pte Yalabi, 2/K.A.R.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (4345 Pte Yalabi, 2/K.A.R.)
Private Yalabi, 2nd Battalion King’s African Rifles, is confirmed as receiving 12 x 'Lashes' corporal punishment for refusing to obey an order on 20 April 1918
Yalabi was later 'Wounded-in-Action', 6 September 1918
Yalabi, of the Nyanja Tribe, from the village of Kawalika, in the district of Chiadzulu, enlisted into the King’s African Rifles on 18 January 1917. He was discharged on the reduction of the establishment on 30 April 1919.
The medals sold with copied service papers and research confirming all above details and much else besides
Condition: GF |
| 'Singapore' M.B.E. & multi-medal group of 10: Lieutenant-Colonel Walter Barnes, M.B.E., Royal Army Medical Corps
- Member of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) 2nd type breast badge
- Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Officer ‘s (Brother’s) breast badge
- 1939-45 Star
- France and Germany Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Africa General Service 1902, With clasp 'Kenya' (Capt. W. Barnes, R.A.M.C.)
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Malaya' (Major. W. Barnes, R.A.M.C.)
- Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 2nd type with 'Regular Army' bar (Capt W. Barnes, R.A.M.C.)
- Belgium: Military Cross 2nd Class. Gilt and enamelled breast badge
M.B.E. London Gazette 26 September 1958. The preamble states it was an award for distinguished service during the protracted Malaya campaign. More specifically the actual award recommendation (ref WO/373/135) specifies the award as being earned while serving in Singapore, as under;
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At the time Major Barnes assumed command of Command Medical Equipment Depot, Singapore in Oct 1956, a failure previously to comprehend and apply correct indenting procedure has led to a position where reserve supplies of many articles of medical equipment had fallen much below the authorised holdings. User units were being subjected to much inconvenience and frustration because of the increasing frequency of failure to meet their demands completely. This state of affairs unfortunately coincided with the Suez crisis and it's attendant dislocation of receipt of bulk stores from U.K. was a factor that made Major Barnes' task all the more difficult.
Further, the internal organisation and arrangement of the medical
equipment depot were in a state which could fairly be described as chaotic.
Patiently and assidiously Major Barnes has worked to correct the defects in indenting procedure and the success of his efforts can best be measured by the distinct decrease in the number of complaints from medical officers and user units concerning non-availability of essential drugs.
At the same time by the exercise of drive and initiative he has produced within the depot order from near chaos, greatly increased the efficiency of handling stores for despatch to out-stations and increased the
safeguarding of stores which are subject to deterioration in climate.
During his period of duty as OC Command Medical Equipment Depot Major Barnes has displayed zeal, drive and initiative beyond the ordinary and his conduct in effecting improvements and increasing efficiency is deserving of the highest praise.
Unquote.
Walter Barnes was born in Manchester on 10 February 1913. Entering the Army he served in the ranks, 1931-42 with senior NCO appointments being attained during the early years of the Second World War. He was Warrant Officer Class 2, 1942, and Class 1, 1942-43, and was given an emergency commission of Lieutenant (Quartermaster) on 30 June 1943, at which rank he served through most of the war. His overseas services included Egypt, 1934-35 and 1936-39 and also the Sudan, 1935-36. Promoted to War Substantive Captain (Quartermaster) in June 1946, he was promoted to Major in June 1955 and Lieutenant-Colonel in July 1964 and held the rank of Temporary Colonel in September 1965. Post-war he served with the B.A.O.R., 1945-50 and was O.C. of the Army Medical Equipment Depot (A.M.E.D.), B.A.O.R., 1948-49 and Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Services, B.A.O.R., 1949-50. He became an Officer in the Order of St. John in 1948. In East Africa he was O.C. Command Central Equipment Depot (C.M.E.D.), 1950-53. Returning to the U.K. he was then C.O. A.M.E.D. Rhyl/Solihull, 1953-56. Then in the Far East he was O.C. C.M.E.D. Singapore, 1956-60, for which service he was awarded the M.B.E. For his services during the Second World War it is confirmed that he was awarded the Belgian Military Cross, 2nd Class this scarce award - of which only few were notified in the London Gazette - was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette of 19 November 1948 (ref page 6061)
Medals are sold with copy research including; Recommendation for MBE; Exract of services from RAMC Roll of Officers Services, and copy entry page form the respective London Gazette showing his award of the Belgian Military Cross 2nd Class
The group court-mounted, retaining the brooch bar to reverse of mounting board with long pin.
Condition: GVF |
| 'South Africa 1902' clasp
This an original dated clasp for either the Queen's South Africa or King's South Africa Medals
Note: The top lugs have been sheared off, and side carriage drilled at either side
Condition: VF
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| 1/2 Lothians and Border Horse: A crudely cast Pipers cap badge
The badge retaining original two long lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: GF |
| 12th (Service) Battalion of York and Lancaster Regiment (The Sheffield Pals): Brass shoulder title
The badge complete and retaining the original lug fittings to reverse.
Condition: VF |
| 13th Canadian Infantry Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada): Officers large bronze collar badge, St.Andrew with subsidiary title '13 Canada'. A fine and distinguished battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
The badge retaining both of the original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| 18 x inches, or 45.72 x cms contemporary watered silk weave medal ribbon for the 1914, or 1914-15 Star 'Trio'
Comprising 6 x inches or 15.24 x cms each of;
- 1914 Star ribbon
- British War Medal ribbon
- Allied Victory Medal ribbon
These ribbons are of English inter-war period manufacture from former 'Military Tailors' stock. These ribbons are unused and uncreased and present a rare opportunity to refurbish cherished medals with a quality ribbon now no longer manufactured
IMPORTANT: Only limited stock remain
Condition: Very Good
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| 1914 Star. No clasp (7764 L. Cpl C. Gibson 1/D.Of Corn: L.I.)
The recipient George Grancis Gibson, a native of Greenwich, London, and a resident of Sydenham London. Ref 'Soldiers Died' is confirming as having first entered theatre of war 'Fance & Flanders' on 21 August 1914. He is further confirmed as having 'Died-of-Wounds' in France & Flanders on 9 May 1915
George Gibson is commemorated by the Commnwealth War Graves Commission at the CWGC Cemetery at Le Treport Military Cemetery, France
Interestingly there are (accessible on line) 2 x extant Medal Index Cards for this recipient, one showing entitlement for the 1914 Star with his forename shown as 'C', and another for the War and Victory Medals showing his true forename initials G.F. - the number and regiment are of course consistent on both medal index cards
Condition: GVF |
| 1914 Star. No clasp (No 2644 Nk. Mohr Singh, 57/Rfls)
Condition: VF |
| 1914 Star. No clasp (No 2754 A.L.Dfdr. Ibrahim, 19 / Lcrs (F.H.))
F.H. = Fane's Horse
Condition: VF |
| 1914 Star. No clasp (No 924 L.Nk Miran Baz, 11 / Mule Corps)
Condition: GVF |
| 1914 Star. The riband fitted with clasp '5th Aug-22nd Nov, 1914' (T1-675, Dvr R.W. Todd, A.S.C.)
Note: The clasp is a contemporary tailors copy, with slider fittment to reverse of clasp
Richard W. Todd is confirmed from his Medal Index Card as having first entered a theatre of war 'France' on 16 August 1914, where he was serving with Headquarters 3rd Division, Army Service Corps
A soft copy of the respective Medal index Card will be forwarded to the buyer
Condition: GVF |
| 1914-15 Star (2202 Pte J.A. Thomson, Gord Highrs)
Riband faded and medal fresh to the market for the first time
Condition: VF |
| 1914-15 Star (32076 Dvr. W. Banks, R.F.A.)
The recipient Martin Banks is confirmed on his Medal Index Card being a Driver serving with the Royal Field Artillery when he first entered a theatre of war 'France' on 30 July 1915. In addition to the 1914-15 Star, he was also entitled to the British War and Interallied Victory medals
Condition: VF
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| 1914-15 Star (No 2794 Rfmn Tulia Thapa, 2/1/Gurkha Rfls)
Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army
Condition: Contact marks otherwise GF |
| 1914-15 Star (Pte F.A. Searancke, Ntl Light Hse)
Important: Sold together with 'Silver War Badge' this the appropriate South African issue with S.A. prefix on reverse which is numbered SA4817, and confirmed in the accompanying service papers as the same numbered badge that was awarded to the recipient in respect of the Gun Shot and Shrpanel Wounds he received in action in France on 20 September 1917, while serving with the 4th South African (Scottish) Infantry. The SWB being complete with original hinged pin and casp fitting
Frederick Arthur Searabcke was born at Mitcheldean, Gloucester, United Kingdom, but had evidently migrated to South Africa before the Great War. He was described as a Civil Servant and by faith a 'Spiritualist' residing with his wife at Onderbrook Spruit, Ladysmith, Natal, and had prior service with the Cape Mounted Rifles, Natal Police and Natal Light Horse (this latter with whom he served in German South West Africa).
Sold with a large file of copied service papers (approx 16 pages A4)
Condition: Some light scratching on reverse of Star (see illustration) otherwise VF |
| 1939-45 Star
A Royal Mint issue
Condition: GVF |
| 1939-45 Star: With fixed non swivelling suspension ring
Condition: VF |
| 1939-45 Star: With swivelling suspension ring
Condition: GVF |
| 1947-72 Jubilee of Independence Medal
An un-named example
Condition: VF |
| 25 Years Jubilee of Independence Medal (6759429 Hav S.Ram, A.M.C.)
Medal named to an NCO serving in the Army Medical Corps
Condition: VF |
| 3 x yards (108 inches, or 270 cms) contemporary watered silk weave medal ribbon for the 1914, or 1914-15 Star 'Trio'
Comprising 1 x Yard (36 inches or 90 cms) each of;
- 1914 Star ribbon
- British War Medal ribbon
- Allied Victory Medal ribbon
These ribbons are of English inter-war period manufacture from former 'Military Tailors' stock. These ribbons are unused and uncreased and present a rare opportunity to refurbish cherished medals with a quality ribbon now no longer manufactured
Condition: Very Good
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| 39th Garhwal Rifles (Indian Army). Pair of Great War period Officers sholuder titles, being blackened brass.
The badges complete and retaining original reverse lug fittings.
Condition: VF |
| 47th Sikhs War Record The Great War 1914-18 9 (Picton Publishing reprint, England 1992)
The regiment was heavily engaged in France & Flanders and later Mesopotamia. The text liberally dotted with names and anecdotal references to identified Indian soldiers (all ranks) - many of them being award winners, or those recommended for decorations. The appendices contain much of use, including a detailed list of Honours & Awards
321 pages
Condition: With DJ. Binding and contents Fine |
| 4th Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles (Outram's Rifles) (H.G. Rawlinson, London 1933)
218 pages illustrations, maps, index and numerous appendices. Another prime biographical resource for anecdotes and details of the war services of all-ranks of the regiment, especially for the Great War period, albeit the earlier periods are also well served including the Persian War of 1857 and those campaigns in which the regiment served prior to 1914
Condition: Minor scuffing to boards, otherwise Fine |
| 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal (0 51504 F SLT W. Sharma, I.N.)
Presumably the F prefix before the rank of Sub Lieutenant denotes an award to an Indian Navy Officer in the flying branch, or Female?
Medal mounted as worn
Condition: GVF |
| 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal (7775609 Nk A. Kumar, C.M.P.)
The regimental abbreviation is poorly indented on the medal - but the unique army number would support the unit identification as being a medal to the Corps of Military Police
Condition: GVF
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| 9th 'Glasgow Highlanders' Battalion, Highland Light Infantry Regiment: EIIR issue white metal issue glengarry badge, retaining both copper lugs/loops to reverse
This badge was only in use circa 1953-1959
Condition: EF |
| A well documented Malaya / Borneo campaign pair: Lance Corporal Parsabahadur Rai, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21148727 Rfn Parsabahadur Rai 10 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21148727 L/Cpl Parsabahadur Rai. 1/10 GR)
Parsabahadur Rai was recruited at the Western Gurkha Depot Nepal on 29 October 1957. He subsequently served for a total of 12 years and 234 days, taking his discharge at Singapore on 12 February 1970. At time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and the Testimonial in respect of his charcter states;
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Parsabahadur is leaving after nearly thirteen years service owing to the rundown in the British Army. Despite his size he has shown himself to be a tough soldier with a lot of determination. He is loyal and hardworking and is cheerful and amusing. He would be an asset to an employer in any capacity
Unquote.
The medals sold with a photocopied set of recipients service papers confirming all of above and his entitlement and issuance with 2 medals and clasps
Condition: Minor edge bruises otherwise VF |
| A 'brace' of Mention-in-Despatches group of 7: Sergeant J .T. McIntosh, 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star with clasp '1st Army'
- Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal with Oakleaf denoting 'Mention-in-Despatches'
- Efficiency Medal GVI with 'Territorial' bar (2880286 Sjt J.T. McIntosh, Gordons)
- Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR type (Sergt Joseph T. McIntosh)
Important: Both Mention-in-Despatches confirmed, and a rare brace of awards to an Infantry NCO of the Second World War
Note: The first six medals mounted swing style, presumably as worn by the recipient. The Police LSGC is contained in it's named card box of issue, the medal being suspended from it's original investiture hanger
The box bears a label showing 'No 125 Ministry of Transport, Sergt Joseph T. McIntosh' thus indicating that the recipient was a Sergeant in the 'British Transport Police'
Sergeant McIntosh is confirmed as having served with the 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders and being 'twice' decorated with the award of a Mention-in-Despatches - hence constituting a scarce brace of 'Mentions' to a senior infantry NCO during the Second World War. Both MID awards were published in the London Gazette, the first listed in the Supplement to the London Gazette of 29 January, that contained a list of Mentions that the War Office published on 9 January 1945. The preamble to award states
QUOTE,
The King has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy....
UNQUOTE.
The second award of a Mention-in-Despatches was published in the Supplment to the London Gazette of 29 November, 1945. The preamble to the award entry stating;
QUOTE,
The King has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy....
UNQUOTE
PDF files with copy of the entry page and cover page of the respective London Gazettes showing details of 'both' MID's will be forwarded to the buyer
It is believed - but not known - that the medals are either all those belonging to one recpient (most likely), or, are those of a Father and Son. What is known is that they came from the same private source
Condition: EF |
| A 'Brunei Rebellion' and 'Confrontation' pair: Rifleman Asbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Brunei' (21151715 Rfn Asbahadur Gurung, 1/2 G.R.)
- General Service Medal 1962 & clasp 'Malaya' (21151715 Rfn Asbahadur Gurung, 1/2 G.R.)
Nice to see both GSM's bearing full battalion and regiment designations, i.e. 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
The medals mounted 'swing style' as presumably worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary ribands from a pin-back brooch mounting bar
Condition: Single edge bruise on GSM 1918 otherwise GVF |
| A 'Defence of Ladymsith' Killed-in-Action' pair: Private J. Burgon, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- IGS Medal 1895. 'Punjab Frontier' 'Tirah' 'Relief of Chitral' (4632 Pte. J. Burgon 1st Bn Gord Highrs)
- Queens South Africa Medal & clasp 'Defence of Ladysmith' (4632 Pte. J. Burgon, Gordon Highrs:)
4632 Private J. Burgon, is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' per the the published list of casualties for the 'Assault on Ladymsith' printed in the 'The Times' of 23 April 1900 - and as notated in the corresponding medal roll
A desireable campaign pair to a member of the Gordon Highlanders, which 1st Battalion had greatly distinguished itself for their collective gallantry at the storming of the 'Dargai Heights' in 1897, whereat 2 x Victoria Crosses were won by men of the Gordons, including the gallant Piper Findlater
Condition: EF |
| A 'Jungle Fighter's' post war GSM pair: Rifleman Anande Limbu, 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR isue & clasp 'Malaya' (21147397 Rfn Ananade Limbu 7 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21147397 Rfn Anande Limbu 2/7 GR)
Condition: Officially corrected letters to 'GR' on the GSM 1918 otherwise about GVF |
| A 'Malaya Insurgency' and 'Confrontation' campaign pair: Corporal Harkabahadur Thapa, Gurkha Signals
- GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (21147088 Sigmn Harkabahadur Thapa, Gurkha Sigs)
- GSM 1962. With clasp 'Malay Pensinsula' (21147088 Cpl Harkabahadur Thapa. Gurkha Signals)
Condition: Contact marks on both otherwise about VF |
| A 'Rare to Regiment' group of 6: Sergeant G.E. Gray Royal Engineers, late 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers
- IGS 1895 Medal. With clasp 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (4222 Pte.G.E. Gray, 1st Ryl. Sco. Fusileirs)
- China 1900. Silver issue no clasp (4222 Lce. Corpl. G Gray, 1st Ryl. Scots Fus.)
- 1914-15 Star (56663 Sjt. G.E. Gray. R.E.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (56663 Sjt. G.E. Gray. R.E.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (56663 Sjt. G.E. Gray. R.E.)
- Army LS.&GC Medal. GV first issue (4222 Cpl. G.E. Gray, R. Scots. Fus.)
Important: A rare to regiment China Medal to the Royal Scots Fusiliers, which regiment provided only specialists on attachment for the Boxer Rebellion. All medals and clasps, and regiments served confirmed as entitled from the recipients service papers and Medal Index Card
Note: No Scottish Regiment served as a unit during the Boxer Rebellion, making this particular combination and 'complete' medal entitlement of considerable interest to collectors having a general interest in medals awarded to Scottish regiments
Important: A soft-cop of the recipients service papers and Medal Index Card for this soldier will be forwarded by email attachment to the buyer
Condition: Some minor contact marks on Victorian medals otherwise VF |
| A 'Royal Household' gallantry and campaign group of 8: William Urquhart M.M., R.V.M., Balmoral Estate and late Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force
- Military Medal. GV First type (86205 Bmbr W. Urquhart, 17/By: Can: F.A.)
- Royal Victorian Medal. EIIR issue
- British War Medal. Silver issue (86205 Cpl. W. Urquhart, C.F.A.)
- Interallied Victory Medal(86205 Cpl. W. Urquhart, C.F.A.)
- Jubilee Medal 1935
- Coronation Medal 1937
- Coronation Medal 1953
- King George VI's Long & Faithful Medal. Dated 1920-1940 & 'Thirty Years' bar (Urquhart, William)
Important: Almost certainly a unique combination of decorations and medals to a former member of the Canadian Army / Canadian Expeditionary Force
William Urquhart was born in Banffshire, Scotland on 8 May 1887 - his father residing at 60 Main Street, Aberchirder
As a young man he migrated to Canada in 1911, where he took up employment as a 'Teamster'. He attested for service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 16 December 1914, at Winnipeg, Manitoba. At the time of his enlistment he resided at 117 Hespler Avenue, Elmwood, Manitoba.
Bombardier Urquhart subsequently served in France and Flanders 1916-1918 with the 2nd Canadian Division. He earned the Military Medal for bravery in the field reportedly at Ypres (Paschendale), the award being published in the London Gazette of 23 February, 1918
The recipient returned to Scotland in 1920 and in the same year took up an appointment on the Royal Estate at Balmoral, Aberdeenshire, as a 'Forester'. He ended his long and faithful service at Balmoral holding the appointment of Foreman
During his service at Balmoral, William Uruhart also had the distinction of being selected and appointed a member of the 'Balmoral Highlanders' which corps was the official bodyguard to the monarch during their residence at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire Scotland
William served under three monarchs, and is confirmed as being awarded his Long and Faithful Service Medal in 1940, and the Thirty Year bar in 1949. He was decorated with the Royal Victorian Medal in 1953
Sold with accompanying photocopied research including; London Gazette entry page for the MM; Medal Roll entry pages for the RVM, and each of the commemorative Jubilee and Coronation Medals. Also included is a newspaper obituary and 2 x original award transmittal letters for the Royal Victorian Medal and the Long and Faithful Service Medals
Condition: GVF |
| A 'World Wars' and colonial long service group of 6: Captain John William Thompson, Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps late Gordon Highlanders, Kings Own Scottish Borderers and 7th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
- 1914-15 Star (S-18129 Pte J.W. Thompson, Cam'n Highrs)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt J.W. Thompson)
- Interallied Victory Medal. With ribbon size MID emblem (Capt J.W. Thompson)
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Efficiency Medal. GV bar 'Ceylon' & further service bar (CQMS. J.W Thompson, CPRC)
John William Thompson first entered an active theatre of war when he embarked for France on 8 July 1915. He is thought to have served with 7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders (this battalion landed at Boulougne on 9 July, 1915) prior to being commissioned in 1917 and thereafter serving with 5th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, and later 52nd Gordon Highlanders. Post war he worked and lived in Ceylon, whereat he served with the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps, earning an Efficiency Medal and clasp as well as Second World War campaign medals for being mobilized for the defence of Ceylon from Japanese attack
Medals are mounted swing-style 'as worn' suspended from contemporary ribands hanging from a pin-brooch.
Condition: Earlier medals VF others GVF |
| A 'World Wars' campaign group of 7: Staff Sergeant Arthur.H. Folley, Royal Army Pay Corps late Royal Army Medical Corps
- British War Medal (89161 Pte A.H. Folley, R.A.M.C.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (89161 Pte A.H. Folley, R.A.M.C.)
- Territorial Force War Medal (89161 Cpl A.H. Folley, R.A.M.C.)
- 1939-45 Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st type 'Regular Army' (7658175 S.Sjt. A H Folley, R.A.P.C)
The Medal Index Card (a copy will be forwarded to the buyer) of Arthur H. Folley, confirms his qualifying for the three Great War Medals and in addition also notates his subsequent Army Pay Corps (later R.A.P.C.) Army Number 7658175
Uncommon to find Territorial Force War Medals in groups that contain a Military LSGC
Condition: VF |
| A 1914 Cavalryman's group of 4: Private Walter Hill, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
- 1914 Star. With original dated clasp '5th Aug - 22nd Nov 1914' (5773 Pte. W. Hill. 2/Dns)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (2DN-5773 Pte. W. Hill. 2-Dns)
- Interallied Victory Medal (2DN-5773 Pte. W. Hill. 2-Dns)
- Imperial Service Medal. GVI first issue (Walter Hill)
Walter Hill is confirmed as first entering a Theatre of War on 9 September 1914 when he landed in France & Flanders
A soft copy of the Medal Index Card will be forwarded to the buyer
Condition: VF |
| A Burma Campaign and long service group of 5: Sergeant D.L. Houghton, Royal Army Pay Corps
- 1939 -1945 Star
- Burma Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue and bar 'Territorial' (22206418 Sgt. D. L. Houghton. R. A. P. C.)
The group mounted in the swing-style 'as-worn' hanging from contemporary ribands. The mounting bar retaining the large hinged pin and casp fitting
Condition: VF |
| A Burma Campaign group of 4: Private A. Brims, Calcutta Scottish
- 1939-45 Star
- Burma Star
- War Medal
- Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st issue, & suspender bar 'India' (Pte. A. Brims, Cal. Scott., A.F.I.)
The medals mounted from an old brooch bar in the court-style suspended form contemporary ribbons and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient
Condition: VF |
| A campaign and long service campaign group of 5: Corporal John Dunlay, 72nd Highlanders
- Crimea Medal 1854-56. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (No *** John Dunley 72d Highlanders)
- Indian Mutiny 1857-58. With clasp 'Central India' (John Dunlay, 72nd Highlanders)
- Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victorian issue (3371 John Dunlay, 72nd Foot)
- Turkey: Crimea Medal. Sardinian reverse (No *** Private John Dunley 72nd Highlanders.)
- Total Abstinence Medal India. Reverse A.T.A. formed 1862
Note: *** the regimental numbers on the Crimea medals are not legible due to edge wear. The British Crimea Medal has engraved naming in the distinctive attractive 'gothic' style typical for this regiment. The Turkish Crimea fitted with a replacement British Crimea suspender and naming engraved
John Dunlay was an Irishman from Corbally, County Cork. He enlisted for service with the British Army in 1851 and tookm his final discharge in 1873
Medals sold with copied set of the recipients service record
Condition: Edge bruising and contact wear on earlier medals GF |
| A campaign and long service group of 3: Sergeant B. Ingham, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24100104 L/Cpl B. Ingham REME.)
- United Nations Service Medal. 'UNCYP' for Cyprus
- Military LS&GC. EIIR issue with bar 'Regular Army' (24100104 Sgt B Ingham REME)
Note: The United Nations medal is a good solid struck contemporary piece from the 1970's
The medals mounted in the swing-style, presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin fitting
Condition: The silver medals dark toned. VF
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| A campaign and long service group of 3: Sergeant Edward Reed, 12th Company Commissariat and Transport Corps
- Egypt Medal. Reverse 1882 & clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir' (2858 Lce Sergt E. Reed, 12th Co C & T.C.)
- Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victorian (2858 Sergt E. Reed, C & T. Corps)
- Egypt: Khedives Star dated 1882 (2858 Lce Sergt E. Reed, C & T.C.)
Note: The reverse of the 1882 Khedival Star is engraved around and upon the central circle.
The letters 'th Co' of unit on Egypt Medal rubbed (but legible under a glass) through with Khedival Star
Edward Reed a native of the parish of Trinity, Ely, Cambridgeshire, was aged 19 years and described by Trade as a 'Basket Weaver' when he attested for service in the British Army at King's Lynn on 14 July 1869.
He served a total of 21 years. Prior to transferring to the Army Service Corps 20 April 1872, he had been No 1563 with the 97th Regiment. His overseas postings included campaigning in Egypt 1882-83, and service in South Africa 1884-85. His 'Home Service; included tours in Ireland stationed at the Curragh.
All the medals and clasps here offered are confirmed as the recipients full entitlement, the LSGC being awarded in 1885
Sold together with a good copied set of service papers
Condition: Toned VF |
| A campaign and long service group of 4: Observer J.H. Coubrough, Royal Observer Corps
- France and Germany Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Royal Observer Corps Medal (Observer J. H. Coubrough)
The group mounted 'swing-style' suspended on contemporary ribands on a pin-back brooch bar and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: GVF |
| A campaign and long service group of 4: Warrant Officer I, F. Moreland, Royal Army Pay Corps
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- General Service Medal 1918. 'Arabian Peninsula' (2164964 W.O. CL.1. F.Moreland. R.A.P.C.)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR & bar 'Regular Army' (2164964 W.O. CL.1. F.Moreland. R.A.P.C.)
Important: The recipients unique pre-1941 'Army Number' shows that he had originally enlisted and served with the Royal Engineers
A scarce campaign clasp on the market to the Royal Army Pay Corps
The group mounted 'swing-style' suspended from contemporary ribands on a pin-back brooch, and presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: GVF |
| A campaign and long service group of 4: Warrant Officer II, F. Hitchings, Royal Army Pay Corps
- War Medal
- Africa General Service Medal. With clasp 'Kenya' (14041692 S/Sgt F. Hitchings, R.A.P.C.)
- General Service Medal 1962. 'Malay Peninsula' (14041692 W.O.CL.2. F. Hitchings, RAPC)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army' (14041692 W.O.CL.2. F. Hitchings, RAPC)
Note: The initial P in unit shown on AGS has been officially corrected
The first two medals mounted 'swing-style' and 'as-worn' by the recipient, the mounting brooch retaining the hinged pin fitting. The LSGC also fitted with hinged pin mounting brooch, presumably to facilitate official presentation
Condition: GVF |
| A campaign and long service group of 6: Staff Sergeant S. Moon, Royal Army Pay Corps
- 1939-45 Star
- France and Germany Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR & clasp 'Malaya' (1877639 S/Sgt S Moon RAPC)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR & bar 'Regular Army' (1877639 S/Sgt S Moon RAPC)
The group mounted in the 'swing-style' suspended from contemporary ribands on a pin-back brooch, and presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: VF |
| A campaign and long service group of 9: Sergeant Albert Everitt, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, late South Wales Borderers
- British War Medal. Silver issue (44555 Pte A.E.Everitt.S.Wales.Bord)
- Interallied Victory Medal (44555 Pte A.E.Everitt.S.Wales.Bord)
- IGS Medal 1908. GV 2nd Type 'North West Frontier 30-31' (4027619 Sjt A E Everitt, K.S.L.I)
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star
- Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st Type with 'Regular Army' bar (4027619 Sjt A.E. Everitt, K.S.L.I)
Albert E. Everitt is confirmed form his Medal Index Card as having first served with the South Wales Borderers when he entered a theatre of war during the Great War. His MIC also confirms that he subsequently transferred to the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry during the course of the Great War
A previous vendor reported that Sergeant Everitt served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers during the Second World War
Sold together with a a copy of recipients MIC and a named / identified group photograph captioned 'Families, 1st K.S.L.I., Kaldana, India, 1932, in which Sergeant Everitt, together with his wife, daughter and son are all identified
The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' suspended from a brooch bar
Condition: Great War pair GF others VF
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| A campaign and long service pair: Corporal Himlal Ghale, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21155522 Rfn Himlal Ghale, 1/2 GR)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue with bar 'Regular Army' (21155522 Cpl Himlal Ghale, 2 GR)
The pair mounted court-style for display
Condition: VF |
| A Canadian volunteer officers group of 4: Major William Langley Bond, late Canadian Grenadier Guards
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Major W. L. Bond)
- 1935 Jubilee Medal
- 1937 Coronation Medal
- CAFD. GV issue with reverse hallmarks (Capt William Langley Bond, 1st Regiment)
Presumably William Langley Bond served in England during the Great War as evinced by the lack of Victory Medal. His Canadian attestation papers show he too had served earlier in his fathers regiment (a splendid portrait photograph of him as an Ensign in his fathers regiment exists on-line) and latterly with the Canadian Grenadier Guards!
The group mounted swing style 'as-worn'
Condition: GVF |
| A Ceylon to Salonika campaign group of 4: Warrant Officer II T. Barclay, Northamptonshire Regiment, late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- IGS 1895. Victoria silver issue ‘Relief of Chitral 1895’ (3026, Cpl, T. Barclay, 1st Bn Gord Highrs)
- QSA. ‘CC' 'PA' 'DRIEF' 'JOH' (3028 Cpl. T. Barclay, Gordon Highrs)
- British War Medal (50720 W.O.CL.2., T. Barclay, North’n R)
- Allied Victory Medal (50720 W.O.CL.2., T. Barclay, North’n R)
Thomas Barclay attested at Aberdeen for service with the Gordon Highlanders on 13 August 1888. A local man, he had been born in Huntly (the place of the raising of the regiment) in 1870. At the time of his enlistment his Trade or Calling was declared as being a ‘Tailor’. By the time he took his discharge in 1901, Thomas Barclay had spent more then half of his 13 years service overseas in Ceylon, India, and South Africa (he had bene recalled from the Reserve for service in the South African War). In addition to his medals he also attained the 3rd and 2nd Class Ceritificates of Education in 1888 and 1893 respectively, as well as passing a 1st Class Instruction in Gymnastics at Umballa, India in 1892. In 1914, Thomas Barclay was living in Aberdeen Scotland with his wife and four children at 25 Urquhart Road, His ‘Trade or Calling’ was described as being a ‘Machine Man’. On 29 August 1914 (in the same month that War was declared) he signed-up his services for the duration of the War. By that time he was 42 years of age. The certificate of Primary Medical Examination of that same date reported that he was ‘Fit’ for service in the '(Gym Staff) General Service'. On the same day he was attested as a Private in the Northamptonshire Regiment he was posted and attached to the Army Gym Staff, and promoted to Sergeant Instructor. On 2/101/1915 he was promoted to Company Sergeant Major Instructor and on 24/6/1918 was promoted to Acting Warrant Officer Class II. His service papers further confirm that he served overseas in Salonika 1918-19. A proud veteran, Thomas Barclay was well known amongst the various old comrades associations in the City of Aberdeen during the inter-war years. He died in Aberdeen on the 3rd March 1934, and he is commemorated on the memorial to the North-East men who served in the South African War at Trinity Cemetery (South) Aberdeen, Scotland. See attached the illustration of the recipient wearing his medals at a post-war old comrades gathering
With various copied research papers including full set's of the recipients service papers
Condition: GVF |
| A Ceylon volunteer's 'Burma' campaign and long service group of 5: Captain A. de C. Dickson, Indian Army late Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps
- 1939-45 Star
- Burma Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st type with bar 'Ceylon' (No 3850 Rfn. A. de C. Dickson C.P.R.C)
The recipients commission and subsequent promotions are as follows; Second Lieutenant, Indian Army, 12.11.1942; Lieutenant, 12.5.1943; Temporary Captain, 28.8.1943.
The group mounted 'swing-style' on contemporary ribands suspended from a pin-back bar 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: GVF |
| A Civil Defence / Rec Cross group of 3: Attributed to Captain C. Finnie, late British Red Cross Society
- British Red Coss Society: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing
- British Red Coss Society: Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid
- British Red Cross Society: 3 Years Service Medal
The Red Cross awards all with contmeporary issue ribands and integral riband brooches
None of the medals are named or numbered but each is contained in it's issue white card box of issue, each of which bears the name of the award, and the name of the recipient penned on each variously shown as Capt C. Finnie and C. Finnie
Condition: GVF |
| A Civil Defence / Rec Cross group of 4: Mrs Kathleen Ivy Turner. I. Chandler, British Red Cross Society
- Defence Medal
- British Red Coss Society: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing, & bar '1945' (36655 K Chandler)
- British Red Coss Society: Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid (04713 K.I. Chandler)
- British Red Cross Society: 3 Years Service Medal with 2 extra service bars (20355)
The Red Cross awards all with contemporary ribands and integral riband brooches
Kathleen Ivt Turner is confirmed as having earned all above medals basis supporting copied documentation for each of the 4 x awards, all earned between 1941-1945. Her award of the Defence Medal was notified to her by the Guildford Rural District Council. At the time of her being awarded the Defence Medal she was residing at;
- The Bungalow
Stanford
Pirbright
Surrey
Copies of the award vouchers and transmittal letter for each award will accompany the medals
Condition: GVF |
| A confirmed Army Air Corps 'Para' Second World War and Korean War campaign group of 6: Private R. E. Davies, The Welch Regiment, late Royal Welch Fusiliers and 'Army Air Corps'
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star
- Italy Star
- War Medal
- Korea Medal (4208633 Pte. R. E. Davies, Welch)
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
Important: An original letter from the War Office Records Centre - which accompanies the group - confirms that the recipient had originally enlisted into the Royal Welch Fusiliers on 11 August 1941, subsequently transferring to the Army Air Corps on 17 August 1942. Significantly the recipient was to remain with the Army Air Corps throughout the period 17 August 1942 to 14 July 1945, during which all of his campaign service in North Africa and Italy would have been with a 'Para' Battalion. He only returned to the Royal Welch Fusiliers after the war in Europe - and hostilities there - had ended! After serving a second period of service with the Royal Welch Fusiliers, he transferred to the 1st Battalion Welch Regiment on 30 June 1950, and remained with the Welch Regiment until his final discharge on 7 January 1959
Condition: Supension top orb on Africa Star is bent otherwise the group VF |
| A confirmed General Service Medal pair for 3 separate South East Asian Campaigns: Lance Corporal Dilbahadur Thapa, 1st attalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- GSM Medal 1918. EIIR clasps 'Malaya' 'Brunei' (21149257 Rfn Dilbahadur Thapa 2 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21149257 L/Cpl Dilbahadur Thapa, 1/2 GR)
Note: The clasps on the GSM 1918 are attached by a silver rod as issued
Dilbahadur Thapa a native of enlisted for service with the British Army at Paklihawa, Nepal on 20 November 1958. Between 1958-1964 he served with 'D Coy'. During period 1964-68 he served with 'Bugle Platoon, HQ Coy', and then returned to serve with 'D.Coy' again between 1968-1973. He retired on pension on 7 November 1973. His address in Nepal was;
- Village: Bayagaon
- P.O.: Rakhuwa
- Thum: Ruchang
- Zilla: Palpa
- Zone: Lumbini
Medals sold with a copy of a letter confirming above details from Gurkha Major Debbahadur Pun 1/2 G.R. dated Hong Kong 7 May 1987
Condition: VF |
| A confirmed Great War 'Highland' casualty pair with Silver War Badge: Private David Welsh, 8th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
- British War Medal. Silver issue (S-23569 Pte D. Welsh, Camerons)
- Interallied Victory Medal (S-23569 Pte D. Welsh, Camerons)
- Silver War Badge (B229077)
Important: Recipient is confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' on while mserving with 8th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
David Welsh, an 'Estate Gardener' working at and residing with his family at Spean Lodge, Spean Bridge, Invernesshire was aged 38 years and 11 months when he enlisted for service with the British Army, and 8th Battalion Cameron Highlanders, at Fort William on 19n May 1916. He subsequently served in 'France' where he is confirmed as being 'Wounded' due to 'Gun Shot & Shrapnel' wounds on his left leg.
There is a set of papers available for on-line download at the 'Ancestry' website. Those papers include confirmation of above details, and matching SWB receipt showing same issue number as on the badge here included for sale
Medals are mounted swing-style 'as-worn' hanging from contemporary silk watered ribbons with a pin-back brooch mounting
Condition: GVF |
| A confirmed Great War period Indian Army 'Mesopotamia' casualty pair: Sepoy Mustana, 76th Punjab Infantry, Indian Army
- 1914-15 Star (1571 Sepoy Mastana, 76 Pjbis)
- Interallied Victory Medal (1571 Sepoy Mustana, 76 Pjbis)
Important: Mastana, the son of Nathu Khan of Kangarah, Kahuta, Rawalpindi, Punjab, is confirmed on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website as having died in Mespotamia on 24 July 1915, and his memory is now
commemorated on the Basra C.W.G.C. Memorial in Iraq
Note: 76 Punjabis were one of the Indian Infantry battalions captured at Kut-al-Amarah in April 1915, and thus the date of death here shown would indicate that tyhe recipient was almost certainly captured, and or died of wounmds while a 'Prisoner-of-War' or 'Evader' after the fall of Kut. Note the Basra Memorial only commemorates those members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the operations in Mesopotamia from the Autumn of 1914 to the end of August 1921 and 'whose graves are not known' - this latter being the commonest fate for those unfortunates captured at Kut!
The British Library contains lists of Indian POW's captured at
Kut-al-Amarah and might be a useful avenue for further research
Condition: VF |
| A confirmed 'Jungle-Beasts' Slim River and Prisoner-of-War campaign group of 5: Private Robert Glasgow, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
- IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (2979551 Pte R. Glasgow, A. & S.H.)
- 1939-45 Star
- Pacific Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
Important: Recipient is confirmed as having been captured on 18 January 1942, after the action at 'Slim River' where his unit- 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - fought a rear-guard action on the Malay Peninsula as part of the 11th Indian Division
Robert Glasgow, a native of Glasgow, Scotland (his residence was at 43 Russell Street, Mossend, Bellshill, Lanarkshire) was born on 3 May 1912, and had enlisted for service with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 22 May 1934. During captivity he appears to have been held captive at Taiping and then Kulalumpur (the camp leader at this last was a Colonel Fitzpatrick)
Sold with a copy of the soldiers Prisoner of War questionnaire ref WO 344/378/1
Condition: GVF |
| A confirmed 'Storming of the Dargai Heights' North West Frontier and South Africa War group of 3: Private James Robertson, Gordon Highlanders
- IGS 1895. Victorian & 3 clasps ‘ROC’ ‘PF‘ 'Tirah’ (3532 Pte J. Robertson 1st Bn Gord Highrs)
- QSA Medal. With 5 clasps ‘CC''PA''DR''JO’'BEL'(3532 Pte J. Robertson. Gordon Highrs:)
- Kings South Africa Medal with 2 dated clasps (3532 Pte G. Robertson. Gordon Highrs:)
Note: 1st and 2nd clasps are joined by silvered rings (per one of the customary 'Bazaar' customised styles atypical of this regiment). Also see the forename initial on the KSA shows as G and not J and evidently just a uncorrected clerical or naming error)
James Robertson, a native of Leith, Edinburgh Scotland, enlisted for the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders at Edinburgh on 29 October 1890. His terms of engagement were to be 7 years with the colours and 5 years with the reserve. At the time of enlisting he described his Trade or Calling as 'Labourer' and was aged 18 years and two months. His father also called James resided at 28 Water Street, Leith. His military services between 1890-1891 included;
- Aberdeen, Scotland (1891)
- Curragh Camp, Ireland (1892)
- Dublin, Irealand (1892)
- India (1893-1898)
- Edinburgh, Scotland (1899)
Important: The recipients IGS Medal and clasps are all confirmed in the soldiers original leather bound and named 'Account Book', which is unusually detailed in terms of quality of information contained therein. The Account Book covers service between 1890-1899. Most signifanctly his 'Account Book' confirms beyond doubt that James Robertson was present at all of the major battalion actions fought by the Gordons on the North West Frontier of India 1897-98, including being at both the 'Reconnaisance' (18 October 1897) and 'The Storming' (20 October 1897) of Dargai
Condition: Account Book is Fair (contents sound) / Medals are GVF |
| A Crimea and Indian Mutiny campaign group of 3: Corporal John Loudon, 42nd Royal Highlanders
- Crimea Medal 1854. 'Alma' 'Balaklava' 'Sebastopol' (2087 John Loudon, 42 Royal Highlanders)
- India Mutiny Medal. With clasp 'Lucknow' (J. Lowden, 42 Rl Highlanders)
- Turkey: Crimea Medal. Sardinian issue (2087 Corpl J.Loudon 42nd Royal Highlanders)
Note: The British Crimea named in the Regimental Depot Impressed style for the 42nd Royal Highlanders, and the Turkish Crimea named in a contemporary to the period engraved style
The British medals and clasps all confirmed on the respective published Medal Rolls. The musters and medal rolls of the period variously show his name - always with same number 2087 - spelled variously as Lowden and Loudon
An attractive group to the senior most and most dsitinguished of all the Highland Regiments, the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch)
Condition: Toned VF |
| A Crimean War D.C.M. medal group of three: Sergeant Benjamin French, D.C.M., 49th Regiment (post 1881 1st Battalion Berkshire Regiment)
- Distinguished Conduct Medal. Victorian issue (Serjt. Benjn. French, 49th Regt.)
- Crimea Medal. With 3 clasps 'Alma' 'Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (**jt. Benjn. French, 49th Foo*)
- Turkey: Crimea Medal, with British reverse (Sergt. B. French, 49th Regt. of Foot)
Note: *** above denotes where letters are worn in the naming. The Crimean campaign medals are both named in contemporary engraved styles, the Turkish Crimea being pierced and fitted with a British Crimea type suspender
Important: Recipient is confirmed as 'Wounded-in-Action' at Alma, and that the D.C.M. reccommendation was submitted to the Queen on 2 February, 1855. In addition Sergeant French also received a £10 Gratuity.
Benjamin French a native of Thorpe Thrapston, Northamptonshire, was by trade a 'Gardener' when he enlisted for service with the British Army at Queen Square, Middlesex on 11 November 1841. He subsequently served a total of 14 years and 305 days before taking his discharge.
During his service he served a total of 1 year and 10 months at overseas stations (and many years in Ireland), serving; China 2 months (he embarked in the United Kingdom for China aboard the troopship 'Trio', only arriving there in January 1843 (when he next appears on the battalion muster rolls); The 'East Indies' for 6 months; Turkey for 5 months and the Crimea for 9 months and in which place he was promoted to rank of Sergeant.
At the time of his discharge from service his conduct was described as;
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His character and conduct have been 'good' and that he was in possession of two good conduct badges when promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Tried by Court Martial on 2 January 1846 'Disgraceful conduct in stealing a Forage Cap'
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Medals are sold with copy of the recipients service papers (ex WO/97 file series), as well as muster roll details.
Condition: Medals dark toned, with heavy edge knocks on DCM and British Crimea Medal consistent with frequent wear thus GF
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| A Cyprus/Northern Ireland pair: Lance Corporal C.D.P. Gray, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- United Nations Cyprus Medal (UNICYP)
- General Service Medal 1962 'Northern Ireland' (24054739 L/Cpl C.D.P. Gray, Gordons)
Note: The UN medal is a fine quality contemporary period issue. The pair mounted swing style from contemporary ribands, presumably as worn
Condition: VF |
| A documented 'Malaya Insurgency and 'Confrontation' pair: Corporal Lachhmiparsad Rai, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918, EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21141997 Rfn Lachhmisparsad Limbu, 10 G.R.)
- General Service Medal 1962, & clasp 'Borneo' (21141997 Cpl Lachhmiparsad Rai, 1/10 GR)
Note: Recipient officially changed his clan name in 1957 from Limbu to Rai - per notification contained in his service record
Both medals and clasps confirmed as his only medal entitlements
Born in 1938, Lachhmiprasad Rai, joined the British Army on 3 November 1955. He took his discharge at Singaporte on 10 April 1969
The medals accompanied with a copied set of service papers detailing the recipients entire service in the British Army which totalled 12 years and 259 days, including stations in Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore, Borneo and India
At time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'Very Good' and his testimonial given by the regiment states;
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Lachhmiparsad Rai has served in the British Army for 12 years. A man of average intelligence, he is a pleasant character with a keen sense of honour. He has shown time and again throughout his service that he can work extremely hard without supervision and on operations he has shown himself to be a good leader and a great asset to his unit. He has been a keen games player, particularly football and basketball. Provide that he maintains self discipline, where drink is concerned he will prove to be a tireless and pleasant worker who is perfectly capable of supervising others
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Medals sold with copy of the recipients service record
Condition: Single small edge bruise on GSM 1918 otherwise VF |
| A documented Great War naval trio: Able Bodied Seaman F .J. Leach, Royal Navy
- 1914 - 15 Star (J.35527 . J. Leach. Ord. R. N.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (J.35527 F. J. Leach A.B., R. N.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (J.35527 F. J. Leach A.B., R. N.)
Sold together with copy of recipients certificate of service. Born Croydon, Surrey. Enlisted as a Boy 2nd Class on 4/2/1915. Invalided 6/11/1919. He spent most of his service 1915-1917 aboard the battleship H.M.S. Agamemnon
The group mounted 'swing style' suspended from a pin-back brooch bar and with contemporary silk medal ribands, and almost certainly 'as worn'
Condition: VF |
| A documented North West Frontier of India / South African War campaign pair: Private James Thompson, Gordon Highlanders
- IGS Medal 1895. Silver, 'Punjab Frontier' 'Tirah' (4838 Pte. J. Thompson 1st Bn. Gord: Hrs:)
- QSA Medal. Silver 'Elandslaagte''Defence of Ladysmith' (4838 Pte. J. Thompson, Gordon Highrs)
Important: Both medals and clasps confirmed as issued on medal rolls as being the recipients full medal entitlement
James Thompson, a native of Aberdeen Scotland (his father resided at 1 Gilcomston Terrace, Aberdeen) was aged 18 years and 3 months when he enlisted for service with the Britisdh Army - and his local regiment the 'Gordon Highlanders' on 24 July 1893. At the time of his enlistment he described his trade as being a 'Box-Maker', and cited previous service with the 3rd (Militia) Battalion Gordon Highlanders.
James served a total of 12 Years in the Army before taking his discharge on 23 July 1905, during which he served in Ireland, India and South Africa
Sold together with copy set of the recipients service papers and extracts from the respective medal rolls
Condition: VF |
| A documented Second World War group of 6: Staff Sergeant Colin Kirby, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, late Royal Engineers
- 1939-45 Star (1946455 Spr C.G. Kirby, R.E.)
- France and Germany Star (1946455 Spr C.G. Kirby, R.E.)
- Defence Medal(1946455 Spr C.G. Kirby, R.E.)
- War Medal (1946455 Spr C.G. Kirby, R.E.)
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Cyprus' (1946455 S/Sgt C.C. Kirby, R.E.M.E.)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue & 'Regular Army' bar (1946455 S/Sgt C C Kirby REME)
Note: The first 4 medals privately engraved and mounted swing-style 'as-worn' by the recipient. The latter 2 silver medals loose, the GSM still in it's named card box of issue
The lot is sold together with a variety of original ephemera as under;
- Portrait of recipient wearing Royal Engineers insignia
- Large group photo Royal Engineers in Battle Dress (reverse with names / signatures of the group)
- Large portrait of Royal Engineers
- 2 x notated photpographs taken in uniform ex Singapore with S.E.A.C. 1945-46
- Royal Engineers coloured cloth flash (see portrait)
- Bronze Royal Engineers cap badge GVI issue (reverse fitting missing)
- Bronze + enamel sports medal reverse named C. Kirby 1942
- Several letters written home from son to his mother dated 1944 -1946
Colin Kirby, a native of Lymington, Hampshire, is confirmed as having served in the Royal Engineers during the Second World War and appears to have transferred to the Royal and Electrical Engineers sometime after 1947.
His letters home written between 1945-46 show him variously on strength of Nos 14, and 49 Paltoon Royal Engineers, South East Asia Command
Condition: WW2 Medals GVF, others EF
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| A documented 'Malaya Insurgency and 'Confrontation' pair to the 'Borneo Victoria Cross' battalion: Rifleman Dhansing Limbu, 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918, EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21148718 Rfn Dhansing Limbu, 10 G.R.)
- General Service Medal 1962, & clasp 'Borneo' (21148718 Rfn Dhansing Limbu, 2/10 GR)
Important: Reference recipients service papers, both medals and clasps confirmed as his only medal entitlements, and that he was present in Sarawak at same time as Rambahadur Limbu of the same battalion performed the gallant deeds (21 November 1965) that earned for him the Victoria Cross - this latter being the one and only Victoria Cross earned by a Gurkha soldier of 10th Gurkha Rifles, and the only Victoria Cross awarded for 'Confrontation'!
Born in 1940, Dhansing Limbu, joined the British Army at the Western Gurkha Depot Nepal on 28 October 1957. He took his discharge at Singapore on 12 September 1969.
The medals accompanied with a copied set of service papers detailing the recipients entire service in the British Army which totalled 14 years and 168 days 'reckonable service', at stations in; India, Malaya, Hong Kong and Sarawak
At time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary'
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The medals mounted 'swing-style' as worn by the recipient. suspended from a brooch-pin mounting bar on contemporary ribbons
Medals sold with copy of the recipients service record
Condition: VF |
| A double 'Middle East' campaign group of 3: Sergeant R. Crewdson, Royal Army Pay Corps, late Royal Artillery
- General Service Medal 1918. GVI first type 'Palestine 1945-48' (14154372 Gnr R. Crewdson, R.A.)
- General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'South Arabia' (22233639 Sgt R. Crewdson, RAPC)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue with 'Regular Army' bar (22233639 Cpl R. Crewdson, RAPC)
Note: Army Number on the GSM 1918, may be indicative of other earlier qualifying service for Second World War era medals, and or reflective of recipient being a post-1945 conscript, who subsequently re-joined the British Army from civilian life at a later stage after completing his initial War Service or National Service
Condition: GVF |
| A double General Service medal pair: Signalman Hastaram Rai, Gurkha Signals
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21145462 Sigmn Hastaram Rai, Gurkha Sigs)
- General Service 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21145462 Sigmn Hastaram Rai, Gurkha Sigs)
Condition: VF
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| A Famous Indian Regiment: Kali Panchwin 1768-1923 (R. Hennell, this the Indian reprint, New Delhi, 1985)
A comprehsive regimental history of the 2nd Battalion Mahratta Light Infantry and it predecessor units prior to 1923
292 pages with numerous appendices and index. The appendices include several nominal rolls, including Honours & Awards (there are even abstracts showing the respective totals of Great War campaign medals and IGS 1908 medals and
clasps earned by the regiment)
Condition: This copy with DJ. Binding and contents Fine |
| A fine 'Ceylon' Volunteer Officers group of 4: Major Walter S. Blackett, O.B.E., V.D., Ceylon Mounted Rifles
- The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military) Officers (OBE) 1st type hallmarked 1927
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. W.S Blackett, I.A.R.O.)
- Colonial A. F. D. GV issue (Capt & Quarter Master Walter Scott Blackett, Ceylon Mounted Rifles)
- Colonial Auxiliary Forces LSM EVII (Quarter Master Sergeant Walter Scott Blackett)
The award of the O.B.E. was published in the London Gazette dated 1 January 1930
Walter Scott Blackett lived for much of his life in Ceylon. He was a planter and proprietor of the Jak Tree Hill Estate at Gampola. Blackett was also a keen member of Volunteers and served for many years with the Ceylon Mounted Rifles. In 1909 when he was Quarter Master with 20 years service, he was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (Ceylon Government Gazette 13 August 1909). On 9 June 1910 he was appointed Quartermaster of the Ceylon Mounted Rifles with the rank of Honorary Lieutenant. During the Great War, Blackett was granted a commission in the Indian Army Reserve of Officers and attained the rank of Captain. He was also promoted Honorary Captain in the Ceylon Mounted Rifles. He transferred to the Reserve of the Ceylon Mounted Rifles in March 1918. In the rank of Honorary Captain and Quartermaster he was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decoration (Ceylon Government Gazette 1 November 1918). In 1925, Blackett, then an Honorary Major, transferred from the Reserve and was again appointed Quartermaster. He ceased to be Quartermaster in 1930, the same year he was awarded the O.B.E. for his volunteer services
Sold with a file of various copied research confirming his medals and services
The group mounted 'Court Style' and retaining the long pin to reverse of mounting bar
Condition: GVF |
| A fine 'custom engraved' Silver War Badge group of 4: Private Harry Wolstencroft, King's Royal Rifle Corps
- 1914-15 Star (5-4778 PTE. H. Wolstencroft. K.R.RIF.C.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (5-4778 PTE. H. Wolstencroft. K.R.RIF.C.)
- Interallied Victory Medal(5-4778 PTE. H. Wolstencroft. K.R.RIF.C.)
- Silver War Badge. Reverse numbered 5996 & engraved 'H. Wolstencroft, Festubert 1915'
The recipients Medal Index Card (a soft copy will be forwarded to the buyer) confirms that Private Wolstencroft first entered a theatre of war 'France' on 30 November 1914. The card also indicates that he was discharged in 1915 (presumably due to the wounds he received at Festubert) and was awarded a Silver War Badge
Condition: EF |
| A fine campaign and long service group of 6: Conductor Alfred.C.Collins, Indian Army Corps of Clerks and late 2nd Battalion Norfolk Regiment
- 1914-15 Star (8597 L.Cpl. A.C.Collins. Norf.R.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (8597 Pte.A.C.Collins. Norf.R.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (8597 Pte.A.C.Collins. Norf.R.)
- IGS 1936. 'North West Frontier 36-37' (Condr.A.C.Collins. I.A.C.C.)
- Jubilee Medal 1935
- Military LS&GC Medal GV type II with 'India' bar (S-Sgt A.C. Collins I.C.C)
Important: Alfred Charles Collins is confirmed on his respective Medal Index Card (a copy will accompany the medals) as having first entered a theatre of war on 15 November 1914 - the theatre of war being '5A 'or 'Asiatic' which for 2/Norfolks was active service in Mesopotamia, and subsequent decimatiojn and capture at Kut-al-Amara in 1915
Whether Alfred Collins was subsequently a Prisoner-of-War of the Turks is not known
The group mounted untidily (wrong precedence) in the 'swing-style' suspended from a pin-back brooch and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: VF |
| A fine documented 'Aberdeen Volunteer's' South Africa campaign and local civilian gallantry pair: Private John Wilson Tait, 1st Volunteer Company Gordon Highlanders
- QSA Medal. Silver 'Cape Colony''Orange Free State' (8105 Pte. J.W. Tait. Gordon Highrs.)
- Royal Humane Society. Small bronze medal, 'successful' (John Wilson Tait. 2. Oct. 1898.)
Important: The Royal Humane Society Medal fitted with integral top riband buckle
Mr. John Wilson Tait, a surveyor, was awarded the Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal for rescuing Mr. William Smith from Aberdeen dock, on the 2nd October 1898. Smith had tripped over a rope and had fallen into the dock. It was midnight and very dark. Tait, at great risk, jumped in and held him up till a rope was got and he was pulled out.
The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' the mounting brooch retainign it's hinged pin and casp fitting
Sold together with a set of the recipeints service papers wherein he is shown as being an Architect
Condition: The rivetted QSA clasps loose on riband, the QSA dark toned otherwise GVF
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| A fine General Service Medal pair for 3 separate South East Asian Campaigns: Rifleman Minbahadur, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- GSM Medal 1918. EIIR issue clasps 'Malaya' 'Brunei' (21148228 Rfn Minbahadur Gurung 2 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21148228 Rfn Minbahadur Gurung, 1/2 GR)
The clasps on the GSM 1918 attached by a silver rod as issued
The pair mounted 'Swing-Style' suspended from a pin-back brooch bar with contemporary ribbons and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: VF |
| A fine Great War Canadian Expeditionary Force double MC multi-gallantry group to an Officer casualty: Captain Charles Gardner Burton Thompson, M.C.*, Royal Canadian Regiment
- Military Cross. GV issue with Second Award Bar
- 1914-15 Star (Lieut: C.G.B. Thompson, R.Can:R.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt C.G.B. Thompson)
- Interallied Victory Medal (Capt C.G.B. Thompson)
- France: Croix De Guerre avec Etoile en Argent. Reverse dated 1914-15
Charles Gardner Burton Thompson was born in Toronto, Canada on 29 March 1889. By profession an executive in the Insurance industry he gace his family residence as being in Montreal when he attested for service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force at New Westminster, British Columbia on 25 March 1915. Prior to joining the C.E.F., he had served with the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders (Militia. He subsequently joined the Royal Canadian Regiment on 23 September 1915.
Captain Thompson's first award of four earned during the Great War was a Mention-in-Despatches which was published in the London Gazette of 7 November 1917
His first award of the Military Cross was published in the 'Supplement to the London Gazette' dated 3 June 1918. The Regimental Records of the Royal Canadian Regiment dated 1 March 1918 state that the Military Cross was for;
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For conspicuous devotion to duty and marked leadership as a Company Commander from Sept 22, 1917, to Feb 24th, 1918. On many occasions and especially during the fighting at PASSCHENDAELE he has made personal reconnaissances of the line and by skilful deployments and careful study of the situation has inflicted losses on the enemy with the minimum of casualties to his Company. By tactful handling of his company under many trying circumstances and his personal bravery he has set a splendid example to his men and thoroughly gained their confidence.
Unquote.
Wounded: Captain Thompson is confirmed as having been Wounded-in-Action in France & Flanders on 12 August 1918
The second award of the Military Cross was published in the 'Supplement to the London Gazette' dated 11 January 1919, the published citation as follows;
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Capt. Charles Gardner Burton Thompson, M.C., R. Can. Regt., Nova Scotia Regt. - This officer, who was suddenly called upon to take command of his battalion, directed their attacks on two occasions. His masterly
leadership and resourcefulness, seldom found in a junior officer, directly contributed to the splendid success of the regiment in both operations. His extreme coolness under most trying circumstances and his disregard of personal danger set a fine example to all ranks. (M.C. gazetted 3rd June, 1918.)
Unquote.
In addition to his double Military Cross, Captain Thompson had the further distinction of receiving a decoration form the President of the French Republic, when he received a French Croix-de-Guerre which was published in the 'Supplement to the London Gazette' dated 21 July 1919
The medals mounted 'swing-style' hanging from contemporary silk ribands and almost certainly as-worn by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting
A rare C.E.F. multi-gallantry officers group
Condition: GVF |
| A fine Great War era family group: Second Lieutenant Walter Gerald Pringle, 6th Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers, late Lothians and Borders Horse
1. Father
- Special Constabulary LSM. GV first type & clasp 'Great War' 1914-18 (Robert Pringle)
Note: Owner of 'Robert Pringle & Son', Hawick, Scotland
2. Son
- 1914-15 Star (1663 Pte W.G. Pringle, Loth & Bord H)
- British War Medal (2.Lieut W.G. Pringle)
- Interallied Victory Medal(2.Lieut W.G. Pringle)
- Memorial Plaque: Walter Gerald Pringle
Note: Only son and heir to 'Robert Pringle & Son' of Hawick, Scotland. Killed-in-Action on the Western Front 12 October 1917, while serving with 6/K.O.S.B.
3. Brother-in-Law of 2).
- British War Medal (J.C. Muir)
- Interallied Victory Medal (J.C. Muir)
Note: James Chrystal Muir married in Hawick the sister of Walter Gerald Pringle. His MIC's record him as serving variously with the Y.M.C.A. and French Red Cross
All medals fitted with original silk ribands, and all once framed.
Condition: Almost uncirculated, never worn EF |
| A fine Great War period 'Sudan' service group of 3: Private R. Berry, Army Service Corps
- British War Medal. Silver issue (M2-138702 Pte. J.R. Berry. A.S.C.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (M2-138702 Pte. J.R. Berry. A.S.C.)
- Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1910 & clasp 'Darfur 1916' (M2-138702 Pte. J.R. Berry. A.S.C.)
Note: The Khedives Sudan is officially impressed
Recipient is confirmed as not having been entitled or qualified for the 1914-15 Star. These being his full medal and clasp entitlement, and all confirmed from the corresponding Medal Index Card
A copy of the Medal Index Card confirming the awards will accompany the medals
Condition: GVF |
| A fine India Volunteers Great War and Long Service group of 6 including scarce issue of 1914-15 Star to the Indian Defence Force: Major Henry F. Hallifax, Nagpur Volunteer Rifles
- 1914-15 Star (Lieut. H. F. Hallifax, I.D.F.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt H. F. Hallifax)
- Interallied Victory Medal (Capt H. F. Hallifax)
- Coronation Medal 1911. Silver issue (Major H. F. Hallifax, Nagpur Volunteer Rifles)
- Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration, GV & top bar (Major H F Hallifax, Nagpur Voltr. Rfls)
- Volunteer Force Long Service. GV issue (Major H.F. Halifax, Nagpur Vol. Rifles)
Henry Francis Hallifax was born in 1872, the 6th son of Benjamin Hallifax, a Tea-Planter of Darjeeling and Tiverton. He was educated at Blundell’s School and Balliol College, Oxford. He entered the Indian Civil Service in 1893. In the Central Provinces, he became a Settlement Officer in 1896, a District Magistrate in 1900, a Sessions Judge in 1902, and was an
Additional Judicial Commissioner, 1913-29, after which he retired.
He served in the Volunteers and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Nagpur Volunteer Rifles on 2 July 1901 and attained the rank of Major in January 1908. In 1911 he was awarded the Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, published in I.A.O. 419 of August 1911 and in 1915 he was awarded the Indian Volunteer Forces Officers’ Decoration, published in the Gazette of India of 20 February 1915. Hallifax served in the Indian Defence Force during the Great War, serving as a Lieutenant/Captain with the 2/8th Gurkha Rifles, 20th Deccan Horse and 2nd Reserve Cavalry. For his services he was awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals. He died in London on 24 July 1934
The medals sold with a file of various copied research confirming all of above details
The group professionally court mounted by 'Hayward & Hall', and retaining it's long pin to reverse of mounting bar
Condition: VF |
| A fine Straits Chinese Second World War and Long Service campaign group: Corporal Khong Peng Noon, Federated Malay States Volunteer Force
- 1939-45 Star
- Pacific Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Efficiency Medal. GVI type I bar 'Malaya' (12465 Cpl Khong Peng Noon, F.M.S.V.F.)
Important: The award of the Efficiency Medal confirmed in the Federated Malay Government Gazette of 4 January 1951
By race, Efficiency Medals seen named to Straits Chinese / Peranakan recipients are scarce on the market
Condition: Single contact edge bruise on Efficiency Medal otherwise VF |
| A full-house of medals and clasps for Policing in all of the major post-war colonial flashpoints 1945-1960: Chief Officer F. Connolly, Kenya disciplined services late Cyprus Administration, Federation of Malaya Police and Palestine Police
- GSM 1918. 4 clasps 'Pal''Pal 45-48''Mal''Cyp' (1715 B.Const.F.Connolly. Pal. Police.)
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Africa General Service 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (Chief Officer F.Connolly)
Note: The second and thrid clasps threaded together, the last 'Cyprus' clasp attached by the customary silver rod as issued
A rare combination of clasps to a career 'Colonial Policeman'
The group mounted in the 'swing-style' suspended from a pin-back brooch, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: VF |
| A good Brigade of Gurkhas British Officers group of 7: Major John Eric McClintock Newbery, M.B.E., 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles
John Eric McClintock Newbery served all of his military career with the Brigade of Gurkhas, being a regimental officer of 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles for the majority of that service before been appointed to Headquarters Brigade of Gurkhas in 1968
Mention in Despatches confirmed a sbeing an award for 'Gallant and Disntingished Services in Malay', per London Gazette of 26 October 1954
Important: Major Newbery was created a Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division) per announcement published in nthe Supplement to the London Gazette on 3 June 1978. The official recommendation fior the award of the M.B.E., is given below;
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Since mid 1965 Headquarters Brigade of Gurkhas and their record office have been preparing plans for the rundown and reorganisation of the Brigade. Major Newbery, holding the appointment of Officer in Charge of Gurkha Records, has been the linchpin in all this work and during 1977, his exceptional hard work and ability has ensured the best possible plans for rundown and reorganisation have been prepared. For this work the Brigade of Gurkhas is deeply indebted to him
For background information he has, for the best part of his career, served on limited engagements which could well have discouraged any lesser officer from the total and uncompromising involvement which he has always demonstrated. For the whole of his service he has belonged to one regiment and initially soldiered in the Middle East and Italy; later he was involved in the protracted operations during the Malayan Emergency and then Confrontation in Borneo. Since 1968 he has been with Gurkha Records and proved himself to be absoloutely dedicated to his work
To return to the period for which Major Newbery has been recommended to receive an award, the planning and execution of the present rundown and reorganisation of the Brigade of Gurkhas for which he has been responsible has been a most difficult task. Last year his work was made particularly difficult by changed orders and plans which required all his previous studies to be reviewed and re-written. This has been a time-consuming and exhausting business making heavy demands on his mental and physical resources. It is ironical that some of the heaviest burden of work fell on his shoulders during the later stages of his his career when he might justifiably, have hoped to relax
His selfless devotion over the past 12 months has been an inspiration to all those who have worked under him and he is a fine example to the Brigade of Gurkhas. Such devotion to duty as his deserves recognition
Unquote.
Medals mounted in the swing-style, from contemporary ribbons suspended from a brooch bar and alsmost certainly as last worn by the recipient prior to his retirement from the British Army in 1978
There are neat official corrections to his rank and surname on the GSM 1918 (quite common for issues of that period to the Brigade of Gurkhas), and the clasps on the GSM 1962 are attached by a silver issue rod.
A copy of the MBE recommendation as well as respective LG entry page for the award of the MID will accompany the medals
Condition: The earlier medals VF the EIIR issues GVF and better |
| A good fighting citation MC group of 3: Captain David Fraser Proctor, M.C., 7th Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- Military Cross. GV issue
- British War Meda; Silver issue (2.Lieut D.F. Proctor.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut D.F. Proctor.)
Important: Military Cross citation published in the Supplement to the London Gazette, 7 November 1918;
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For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led his men, together with others he collected, with the greatest dash, capturing a number of prisoners and destroying several machine-gun nests. He showed a fine example of courage and able leadership, and rendered valuable services.
Unquote.
Note: Donald Fraser Proctor is a unique name / rank in the Medal Index Card archive
Donald Fraser Proctor was born at Fochabers, Morayshire, Scotland on 10 April 1896. Educated at Aberdeen Grammar School, he had been a Solictors Clerk residing at Monaltrie Cottage, Ballater, Aberdeenshire. Prior to being commissioned in 1917, and subsequently serving with his local Territorial Force unit, '7th 'Deeside' Battalion Gordon Highlanders', Donald had served with the Mechanical Transport of the Army Service Corps (home service).
Medals sold together with set of officers service papers, and copy of published citation from the London Gazette
Condition: GVF |
| A good late Victorian era multi-clasp campaign pair: Private J. Gemmell, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- IGS 1895. 'Relief of Chitral' 'Punjab Frontier' 'Tirah' (2970 Pte J. Gemmell, 1st Bn Gord Highrs)
- QSA Medal. 'ROK' 'Paard' 'Joh' 'DH' 'Witt' 'SA 1901' (2970 Pte J. Gemmell, 1st Bn Gord Highrs)
A scarce combination of clasps denoting likely service with the Mounted Infantry during the South African War
Condition: Contact marks otherwise about VF |
| A good 'Territorial Force' 1914 campaign and long service group to a casualty: Private Frederick Harrison, 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment
- 1914 Star. No clasp (17 Pte. F. Harrison 1/4 Suff. R.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (17 Pte. F. Harrison. Suff. R.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (17 Pte. F. Harrison. Suff. R.)
- Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV issue (41096 Pte. F. Harrison 4/ Suff.R.)
Recipient confirmed as entitled to all medals and clasp and being 'Wounded-in-Action' in France & Flanders
Frederick Harrison enlisted in the 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment on 2 March 1908. He is confirmed from his Medal Index Card as having first entered a theatre of war 'France and Flanders' on 8 November 1914. Notes with the group show that that he was wounded by GSW to 'Neck & Shoulder' on 8 September 1915. He finally took his discharge on 20 August 1918 due to the nature of his earlier 'Wounds' (the accompanying Silver War Badge copy extract page refers). His T.F.E.M. was awarded per Army Order 236 of 1 August 1918
The emdals sold with accompanying copied MIC's for campaign medals, SWB and TFEM, as well as some other hand-written notes
The trio mounted 'as-worn' in the swing style hanging from old silk ribands, the mounting brooch retaining its hinged pin and casp fitting
Condition: About VF |
| A Great War & post-war India 'Volunteer' service group of 6: Major & Honorary Liuetenant Colonel T.D. Macintosh, O.B.E., 2nd Battalion Bombay Baroda & Central India Railway Battalion (A.F.I.), late Royal Flying Corps
- Officer (O.B.E.) of the Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) 2nd type
- British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lieut T.D. Macintosh, R.F.C.)
- Interallied Victopry Medal (2.Lieut T.D. Macintosh, R.F.C.)
- 1935 Jubilee Medal (T.D. Macintosh)
- 1937 Coronation Medal (T.D. Macintosh)
- Efficiency Decoration 'India' (Capt (Hony Maj) T.D. Macintosh, 2nd Bn, B.B. & C.I. Ry R. A.F.I.)
The award of the O.B.E. was published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1946, and was in respect of the recipients work as 'Locomotive and Carriage Superintendent, Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway, Amjer’.
The recipient had been commissioned into the Royal Flying Corps in 1916; Lieutenant 1920; Capt & Hon. Major 194; Major & Hon. Lieut. Col. 1943. Reported to have served as a pilot in the Great War. Injured whilst testing 11 March 1918, and invalided to England after crashing an SE5 when the engine cut out at 200 feet.
The medals mounted 'swing style' (pin has been removed from reverse of mounting bar) suspended from contemporary silk ribands and alsmost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient.
Condition: GVF |
| A Great War 'Indian Army' Cavalry Brigade Commanders group of 5: Brigadier General William Henry Fasken, C.B., Officer Commanding 'Lucknow Cavalry Brigade' late Commanding Officer 30th Lancers
- Companion of the Order of the Bath (Military). A 'converted' neck badge
- 1914 Star (Col W.H. Fasken, 30. L.)
- War Medal. Silver issue (Brig.Gen. W.H. Fasken)
- Interallied Victory Medal. With Oakleaves emblem for 'MID' (Brig.Gen. W.H. Fasken)
- 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal. Silver issue
The C.B. sold with both narrow neck riband with ties, and a full length neck cravat with gilt fittings
Note: Mention-in-Despatches published London Gazette 1 January 1916, and Order of the Bath published in London Gazette of 14 January 1916
William Henry Fasken was born on 9 May 1863, the son of the late General E.T. Fasken. Educated Marlborough College and R.M.A. Sandhurst. Commissioned British Army (Lincolnshire Regiment) in 1882. In 1885 he transferred to the Indian Army and service with 10th Bengal Lancers, or 'Hodsons Horse'. Was Brigade Major to Inspector General of Cavalry in India 1893-94. Served with Princely Forces, (Imperial Service Troops) 1894-1900. With Hodsons Horse 1900-1909. Commanding Officer 30th Lancers 1909-1914. Confirmed as recipient of the 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal. Promoted full Colonel 1912. First entered Theatre-of-War 'France' on 26 September 1914. Officer Commanding Lucknow Cavalry Brigade in France 1914-16. CB and MID. Retired from the Indian Army in 1920
Important: A very fine portrait of Brigadier General Fasken C.B., wearing all his medal ribbons, is accessible and can be downloaded from the National Gallery website
The group sold with some copied research including Medal Index Card, extract from 'Who was Who', Delhi Durabr Medal Roll (Indian Army) etc
Condition: VF |
| A Great War campaign and long service group of 5: Sergeant B. Priest, South Staffordshire Regiment, late Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
- 1914-15 Star (30048 Pte. B. Priest, Notts. & Derby. R.)
- British War Medal(30048 Pte. B. Priest. Notts. & Derby. R.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (30048 Pte. B. Priest. Notts. & Derby. R.)
- Military LS&GC Medal. GV & 'Regular Army' bar suspension (4906088 Sjt. B. Priest. S. Staff.R.)
- Meritorious Service Medal. GVI second issue (4906088 Sjt. B. Priest. S.Staffords.R.)
Bert Priest is confirmed from his respective Medal Index Card as having first entered theatre of war '2B' (Balkans) on 7 November 1915. At the time of his landing in the Balkans (Gallipoli ?) he was serving with the Notts & Derby Regiment. He subsequently served with the Somerset Light Infantry before ending the his war service serving with the South Staffordshire Regiment, with which latter unit he went on to lead a long and distinguished career as testified by the inclusion in his group of both the Military Long Service and Meritorious Service Medals
Condition: The earlier Great War medals polished GF and others GVF |
| A Great War campaign pair: Private J. Carmichael, 18th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (London Irish Rifles), 10th 'South Belfast' Battalion Royal Irish Rifles late Army Service Corps
- British War Medal. Silver issue (T4-246248 Pte J. Carmichael, A.S.C.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (T4-246248 Pte J. Carmichael, A.S.C.)
Recipients Medal Index Card confirms that John Carmichael was only entitled to the two medals here offered. At the time he first entered a theatre of war, he was a member of the Army Service Corps, but subsequently transferred and served as No 10/24056 the 18th London Regiment / Royal Irish Rifles
Reference 'Williamson' the prefix 10 may be indicative of specific service with the 10th 'South Belfast' Battalion Royal Irish Rifles - a fact which could be corroborated or corrected by checking the recipients respective Medal Roll entries for the Great War period
A copy of the recipients Medal Index Card will accompany the medals
Condition: GVF |
| A Great War era 'India Volunteers' pair: Captain Norman Birrell Calcutta Scottish, Auxiliary Force India
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt N.B. Birrell)
- Volunteer Force Long Service. GV issue (Capt N.B. Birrell, Cal. Sco. A.F.I.)
Norman Birrell was initially employed in India as an Assistant with the business house of Graham & Co., Calcutta and Bombay. Post-Great War he became a Partner. He served in the ranks of the Calcutta Scottish Volunteers and was first commissioned on 19 April 1915. As a Captain in the unit he was awarded the Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, this notified in I.A.O. 591 of July 1925
Sold with various copied research confirming all of above
Condition: GVF |
| A Great War gallantry pair for 'Mine-Laying Operations': Sergeant Alfred Benjamin Cox, D.S.M., Royal Marine Light Infantry
- Distinguished Service Medal. GV issue (PO. 6416 Sergt. A.
B. Cox, R.M.L.I., H.M.S. Princess Margaret)
- RN LS&GC. GV issue swivel suspender (PO./6416 Alfred B. Cox, Col. Sert. Major, RMLI)
Note: The award of the D.S.M. published in the London Gazette 1 October 1917
Alfred Benjamin Cox a native of Alverstoke, Hampshire, was born in 1878 and enlisted in the Royal Marine Light Infantry as a boy bugler in February 1893. By the time of the Great War he was a Sergeant serving ashore in the Portsmouth Division who after the outbreak of hostilities joined the minelayer H.M.S. Princess Margaret in September 1915, which ship - a
liner - had been under construction for the Canadian Pacific Railroad Co. when requisitioned by the Admiralty. Armed with two 4-inch and two 3-inch guns, and capable of carrying up to 400 mines, the Princess Margaret, unlike her consort
Princess Irene, survived the War, having participated in Force C’s light forces raid in the Kattegat in April 1918. Cox, having been awarded the D.S.M. and advanced to Colour-Sergeant, came ashore from the Princess Margaret in October 1917, was awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal in March 1920 and was discharged in January 1921
The medals mounted court-style for display
Condition: GVF
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| A Great War Imperial German Iron Cross group of 5:
- Imperial Germany: Eisernes Kreuz, II Klasse. 3 piece construction, with magnetic centres
- Bayern: Militar Verdiest Kreuz, mit Schwertern, 'Merenti'
- Ehren Kreuz des Weltkrieges, 1914-1918, or Honour Cross (combattant). Makers marks 'D.S.M.'
- Austria: 'Tiroler Lanesdenkmünze' or, Tyrol Province Remembrance Medal 1914-18
- Austro/Hungary: War Commemorative Medal 1914-18
The group mounted on a comtemporary frame on original ribands and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: GVF |
| A Great War pair: Private Thomas Smith, Royal Sussex Regiment
- British War Medal. Silver issue (203452 Pte T. Smith, R. Suss R)
- Interallied Victory Medal (203452 Pte T. Smith, R. Suss R)
Important: Sold together with the recipients pair of named Army issue identity discs or 'dog-tags' bearing recipeint number, name and religious faith
Note: Recipients Medal Index Card confirms the two medals above as being recipients complete medal entitlement for services during the Great War
Condition: VF |
| A Great War period Indian Army campaign pair: Cook Lall Khan, 1st Battalion 30th Punjab Infantry
- 1914-15 Star (Cook Lall Khan, 1/30/Punjabis)
- Interallied Victory Medal (Cook Lall Khan, 1-30 Pjbs)
Recipient was an attested follower holding trade of 'Cook' serving with the 1st Battalion 30th Punjab Infantry
Condition: VF |
| A Great War period Indian Army campaign pair: Driver Mohamed Yusaf, 29th Mule Corps
- 1914-15 Star (1314 Dvr. Mohd. Yusaf, 29 Mule Corps)
- Interallied Victory Medal (1314 Dvr. Mohd. Yusaf, 29 Mule Corps)
Condition: VF |
| A Great War period Indian Army campaign pair: Lascar Badal Din, Indian Ordnance Corps
- 1914-15 Star (158 Lascar Badal Din, I.O.D.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (158 Lascar Badal Din, I.O.D.)
Recipient served with the Indian Ordnance Department
Condition: VF |
| A Great War period Indian Army campaign pair: Sapper Fazal Din, 3rd Sappers and Miners, Indian Army
- 1914-15 Star (4527 Spr. Dr. Fazl Din, 3/S. & M.)
- Interallied Victory Medal(4527 Spr. Dr. Fazl Din, 3/S. & M.)
Recipient served with the 3rd Sappers and Miners
Presumably the rank abbreviation 'Spr.Dr.' denotes a Sapper having trade of Driver or Driller ?
Condition: VF |
| A Great War trio: Private Edward H. Wilcox, Royal Army Medical Corps
- 1914-15 Star (34279 Pte E.H. Wilcox, R.A.M.C.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (24279 Pte E.H. Wilcox, R.A.M.C.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (24279 Pte E.H. Wilcox, R.A.M.C.)
Note: The first digit in Regimental Number differs between the Star / Pair and is evidently a clerIcal, as medals are in excellent condition and the naming has neither been tampered with or corrected - as issued
Edward H. Wilcox is confirmed from his Medal Index Card as first having entered theatre of war 'France' on 15 November 1915
Sold with copy of recipients Medal Index Card confirming all of above
Condition: EF |
| A group containing 3 medals named to 3 different units: Sergeant M .E. Lynam, Royal Army Pay Corps late Royal Army Service Corps and Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
- Africa General Service Medal 1902. With clasp 'Kenya' (22531679 Pte M. Lynam, B.W.)
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (22531679 Pte M E Lynam RASC)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR with bar 'Regular Army' (22531679 Sgt M E Lynam, RAPC)
A most unusual grouping of medals seen named to three different regiments
The group mounted in the 'swing-style' suspended from contemporary ribands on a pin-back brooch, 'as-worn' by the recipeint
Condition: GVF |
| A Gulf War campaign group of 4: Corporal G. Coyne, Intelligence Corps
- Gulf War Medal 1990-191. With clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (24670773 Cpl G.Coyne Int Corps)
- Dubai: Military Unity Medal
- Kuwait: Liberation of Kuwait Medal, 3rd Class
- Saudi Arabia: Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait
Note: The Kuwaiti medal is the scarcer 3rd class of the award as issued to NCO's of the coalition forces
Important: When the group was previously sold at Glendinings of London in 2000, it was then described in the auction catalogue as having a Commendation Certifcate signed by General Fredericks. What the Commendation was for we know not, but here mentioned as it might provide a subsequent buyer with a potential avenue for research
Condition: VF |
| A Gurkha NCO's group of 7: Havildar Samar Bahdur Thapa, 5th Gorkha Rifles
- Samar Seva Star, 1965 (5437096 Rfn S. B. Thapa, 5 GR)
- Paschimi Star, 1971(5437096 Hav S. B. Thapa, 5 GR)
- Raksha Medal, 1965 (5437096 Rfn Samar Bahadur Thapa, GR)
- Sangram Medal, 1971 (5437096 Hav S. B. Thapa, 5 GR)
- Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (5437096 Hav S. B. Thapa, 5 GR)
- Jubilee of Independence Medal 1947-72 (5437096 Hav S. B. Thapa, 5 GR)
- Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (5437096 Nk S. B. Thapa, 5 GR)
Note: Medals mounted court style in the order as listed, and presumably as worn.
Condition: Soiled ribands and contact marks, otherwise VF |
| A Gurkha Officer's pair of medals: Lieutenant Bhagisor Limbu, 10th Gurkha Rifles
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' (469345 Lt. (QGO) Bhagisor Limbu, 10 G.R.)
- India: Independence Medal 1947 (21142305 Cpl Bhagisor Limbu, G.R.)
Condition: VF |
| A Gurkha Officers multi-campaign group of 5: Lieutenant (QGO) Mimbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- War Medal
- GSM 1918. GVI & 2 clasps 'Malaya' 'Brunei' (21132438 Rfn Minbahadur Gurung, 2 G.R.)
- GSM 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21132438 S.Sgt Mimbahadur Gurung, 1/2 G.R.)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army' (21132438 S.Sgt Mimbahadur Gurung, 2 G.R.)
- India: Independence Medal 1947 (21132438 Rfn Manbahadur Gurung, G.R.)
Note: Variations in spelling of forename - the Independence Medal having couple of official corrections to forename. The 'Brunei' clasp is fitted by the customary silver rod, as issued
Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as issued - and is this recipients full medal entitlement
Sold together with copied set of 'Officers Service Papers'
Medals are mounted swing style almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining it's long hinged pin and casp fitting
Condition: GVF |
| A Gurkha Rifleman's group of 6: Rifleman J.B. Chhetri, 9th Gorkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'Mizo Hills (5839148 Rfn J.B. Chhetri, GR)
- Poorvi Star, 1971 (5839148 Rfn J.B. Chhetri, 9 GR)
- Sangram Medal, 1971 (5839148 Rfn J.B. Chhetri, 9 GR)
- Sainya Seva Medal with clasp 'Himalayas' (5839148 Rfn J.B. Chhetri, GR)
- Jubilee of Independence Medal 1947-72 (5839148 Rfn J.B. Chhetri, 9 GR)
- Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (5839148 Rfn J.B. Chhetri, GR)
Note: The medals mounted court style, presumably as worn
Condition: VF |
| A Gurkha Sapper's 'South East Asia' campaign pair: Lance Corporal Lalbahadur Thapa, Gurkha Engineers
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21141454 Spr Lalbahadur Thapa, Gurka Engrs)
- General Service Medal 1962 'Borneo' (21141454 Spr Lalbahadur Thapa, Gurka Engrs)
Note: First three letters of forename on GSM 1918 have been officialy corrected
The medals 'court-mounted' for display
Condition: VF |
| A Highland Officers casualty group of 5: Lieutenant-Colonel Adam T. Thorburn, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
- QSA Medal. 'Cape Colony' 'Orange Free State' Transvaal' (Lieut A T Thorburn, A & S Hdrs)
- King’s South Africa Medal and 2 dated clasps (Lt A. T. Thorburn, A. & S. Hgrs.)
- 1914 Star & original dated clasp '5th Aug-22nd Nov 1914' (Capt A.T. Thorburn, A & S Highrs.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt.Col. A.T. Thorburn)
- Interallied Victory Medal, & M.I.D. oak leaves emblem (Lt. Col. A.T. Thorburn)
Important: Major Thorburn was 'Wounded-in-Action' at Loos, 26 September, 1915
Adam Brown Thorburn was born on 14 October 1880, the eldest son of Sir Michael Grieve Thorburn, Lord Lieutenant of Peebleshire. He was educated at Marlborough College and the Royal Military Academy. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders on 6 December 1899 and was advanced to Lieutenant in September 1901. With his battalion he served in the Boer War, participating in operations in the Orange Free State, February-May 1900; Transvaal, east and west of Pretoria, July-November 1900, including the action at Zilikats Nek; and operations in Orange River Colony, May-November 1900. Later in operations in the Transvaal and Cape Colony, November 1900-May 1902. Thorburn was promoted to Captain in May 1909 and was posted to the 2nd Battalion in 1912. With the onset of war, he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war in command of “A” Company, 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders on 10 August 1914. He was promoted to Brigade Major in February 1915. On 26 September 1915, Major Thorburn was wounded in action during the battle of Loos. For his services he was mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 15 June 1916). Recovering from his wounds he briefly returned to his battalion, June-July 1916, before being appointed to various staff positions. In September 1918 Thorburn was appointed Acting
Lieutenant-Colonel of the 5th Battalion Highland Light Infantry. In May 1919 he was transferred to the 15th Battalion H.L.I., then serving as part of the British occupation force at Cologne. In March 1920 the 15th Battalion returned home and were demobilised; at which time Thorburn reverted to the rank of Major and was placed in command of “A” Company. 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders stationed in India. Then with the temporary rank of Colonel he was placed in command of the battalion, July-November 1920. Poor health forced him to return home on medical leave and in March 1923 he was placed on Half Pay
Lieutenant-Colonel Thorburn died in his sleep on 8 November 1932, while sailing aboard ship between Lerwick and Aberdeen. He was buried at Glenmoriston. With copied research, including obituary and modern photographs of the family memorial
Condition: GVF |
| A interesting group of Great War campaign & long service group of 4: Chief Petty Officer C.H. Lewis, Royal Navy
- 1914-15 Star (214253 C.H. Lewis. P.O. R.N.)
- British War Medal (214253 C. H. Lewis. P.O. R.N.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (214253 C. H. Lewis. P.O. R.N.)
- Naval LS&GC Medal. GV swivel type (214253 C.H. Lewis. P.O. H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth)
Important: The recipient was a 'survivor' of the sinking of H.M.S. Audacious on 27 October 1914 - the ship's loss then being considered a national disgrace. He then went on to serve aboard H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth during the Dardannelles / Gallipoli campaign
Charles Henry Lewis a native of Newhaven, Sussex England, was aged 18 years and a 'Shoemaker' by trade when he enlisted for service with the Royal Navy in 1902
Sold together with a copied Service Record for the recipient
The medals mounted in the 'Court-Style' on card for display
Condition: VF |
| A Junior Commissioned Officers group of 5: Subadar Ganjasingh Thapa, 1st Gorkha Rifles
- Raksha Medal 1965 (5029962 Hav. Ganjasingh Thapa, 1 GR)
- Sangram Medal 1971 (JC 55435 Sub G.S. Thapa, 1 GR)
- Sainya Seva Medal with clasp for 'Jammu Kashmir' (5029962 L-Nk G.S.Thapa, GR)
- 25th Years 'Jubilee' of Independence Medal (JC 55435 Sub. J.S. Thapa, 1 GR)
- Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (JC 55435 Sub. J.S. Thapa GR)
Note: The LSM mounted on wrong riband, and the medals mounted court style and almost certainly as worn by the recipient
Tip: Insert word Gurkha or Gorkha in search engine for results of other Gurkha medals held in stock
Condition: VF |
| A Korea/Malay Peninsula group of 3: Sergeant M.C. Roe, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
- Queens Korea Medal (21126026 Cfn M.C. Roe, R.E.M.E.)
- UN Korea Medal with clasp 'Korea'
- GSM 1962 & 2 clasps 'Borneo' & 'Malay Peninsula' (21126026 Sgt M.C. Roe, REME)
Note: Single letter 'O' of surname on the Korea Medal has been double stamped. The UN medal is a contemporary period issue
Condition: GVF |
| A Korean War pair: Private C.A. Hales, 1st Battalion Kings Own Shropshire Light Infantry
- Korea Medal (22574375 Pte. C.A. Hales, K S.L.I.)
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
The UN Medal is a finely struck contemporary piece as issued
Condition: GVF |
| A Korean War pair: Private D. McDade 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
- Queens Korea Medal (14475750 Pte D. McDade, A. & S.H.)
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
Note: The UN Medal is the correct contemporary to the period of issue type
Condition: GVF |
| A Korean War pair: Private J.R. Webster, Royal Army Ordnance Corps
- Korea Medal (22275288 Pte. J.R. Webster, R.A.O.C.)
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
The UN Medal is a proper finely struck contemporary piece as issued
Condition: GVF |
| A Korean War pair: Private J.V. Willocks, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
- Korea Medal (19129789 Pte. J.V. Willocks, A.& S.H.)
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
The UN Medal is a finely struck contemporary piece as issued
The medals mounted 'swing style' and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient suspended from old ribands, the mounting brooch retaining the hinged pin fitting
Condition: GVF |
| A Korean War pair: Private T.E. Bryan, 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry
- Korea Medal (22696867 Pte T.E. Bryan, D.L.I.)
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
The UN Medal retaining it's original issue brooch back pin mounting bar, and contained in it's named card box of issue. The British Korea medal being mounted with a pin-back brooch bar
Condition: EF |
| A late Victorian campaign group of 5: Private Frank Clark, 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
- Sudan Medal 1896-98 (3020 Pte F.Clarke. 1/Camn Highrs.)
- QSA Medal. Silver 4 clasps 'CC''Joh''DH''Witt'(3020 Pte F.Clarke. 1: Cam'n: Hdrs:)
- KSA Medal 1902. With 2 dated 'South Africa' clasps (3020 Pte F.Clarke. Cameron Highrs:)
- Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896. 'Atbara' 'Khartoum' (3020 Pte Clark 1 Cam Highrs)
- Army Temperance Medal. This with customised slip-over clasp 'Omdurman'
Note: Surname spelled Clark on Khedives Sudan and Clarke on all the others. The clasps on the Khedives Sudan are unofficially rivetted together - the soldiers extant service papers (we have not consulted the medal roll) confirm all medals and clasps except that for 'Khartoum'. The Khedival Sudan medal also comes with a customised pin-back brooch with the '79th' insignia attached
Frank Clark a native of St Pancras, London, Middlesex, was 19 years of age when he enlisted for service with the British Army in 1892. At the time of his joining-up at London, he described his civilian trade as being a 'Porter'. His subsequent overseas service with the Cameron Highlanders included 2 years and 137 days at Malta; 2 years 223 days in Gibraltar; 2 years 154 days Egypt; 2 years 150 days South Africa. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 12 June 1908
Condition: Loose suspender on Sudan medal and edge bruises about VF |
| A Lieutenant Colonel's group of 6
- Special Service Medal & clasp 'Suraksha' (IC-36898 Lt Col R.N. Masaldan, Engrs)
- Sainya Seva Medal & clasp 'Assam - Bengal' (SS-28520 Lt R.N. Masaldan, Engrs)
- Ucchh Tungta Medal (IC-36898 Maj R.N. Masaldan, Engrs)
- 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal (un-named)
- Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (IC-36898 Lt Col R.N. Masaldan, Engrs)
- Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (IC-36898 Capt R.N. Masaldan, Engrs)
Uncommon on the market to find 'High Altitude' service medals named to a Lieutenant Colonel, and overall a good 'modern' combination to a senior commissioned officer.
The prefix and different number on the Sainya Seva Medal being indicative of the recipient having initially served on a 'Short Service' commission / engagement prior to conversion to a regular long service career commission.
The group mounted presumably as worn (no pin bar on reverse).
Condition: VF |
| A magnificent South African War era Officers Bonnet/Glengarry badge of the Gordon Highlanders
A badge of the highest quality of Scottish craftsmanship. With intricate hinges and fine solid pin to reverse. This particular badge being further enhanced by bearing the makers marks of the famous Scottish supplier of 'Highland Regimental Insignia' vice 'R. & H.B. Kirkwood, 66 & 68 Thistle St, Edinburgh'.
Condition: EF |
| A Malaya / Borneo campaign pair: Rifleman Purnabahadur Gurung, 2nd Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21149491 Rfn. Purnabahadur Gurung, 2/6 G.R.)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21149491 Rfn. Purnabahadur Gurung, 2/6 GR)
Note: The battalion prefix on GSM 1918 medals awarded to Gurkha regiments for the 'Malaya' campaign only appear to have been included on issues made towards the end of the Emergency, i.e sometime after 1958
Condition: VF |
| A Malaya / Borneo campaign pair: Rifleman Takhatbahadur Gurung, 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21148222 Rfn Takhatbahadur Gurung 2 G.R.)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21148222 Rfn. Takhatbahadur Gurung. 2/2 GR)
Takhatbahadur Gurung who was born in 1939 enslited for service with the British Army on 5 November 1957. His total reckonable service for pension accumulated by the time he took his discharge from the British Army at Singapore on 13 July 1970 was 15 years. During his service he had served in India, Malaya, Singapore, Hong Kong and Borneo. His full medal entitlement were the medals and clasps listed above. At discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and his Character Testimonial was as under;
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A hard working man. Takhatbahadur is thoroughly reliable, honest and trustworthy, and is fully capable working without supervision. He drives both heavy and light vehicles well and has recently been driving a minibus, which is used to take children to school and families shopping. He has done this well. Would do well if employed as a driver or in domestic employment.
Unquote.
Medals sold with a copy of the recipeints service record which confirms all of above
Condition: VF |
| A Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of medals: Rifleman Bilbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR & clasp 'Malaya' (21141756 Rfn. Bilbahadur Gurung, 6 G.R.)
- General Service Medal 1962 & clasp 'Borneo' (21141756 Rfn. Bilbahadur Gurung, 6 G.R.)
Condition: VF |
| A Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of medals: Rifleman Kanchabahadur Limbu, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21145498 Rfn Kanchabahadur Limbu, 10th GR)
- General Service Medal 1962 & clasp 'Borneo' (21145498 Rfn Kanchabahadur Limbu, 1/10 G.R.)
Kanchabahadur Limbu served a total of 10 Years and 275 days service with the British Army, taking his discharge at Singapore on 19 June 1969
His service record confirms the medals and clasps listed above as being his complete medal entitlement
At the time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and the following 'Testimonial' provided;
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Rfn Kanchabahadur Limbu has given his loyal service to the Bde of Gurkhas for ten years and is now leaving the Army. His discipline and turn out have been always good. He has a pleasant nature. He is loyal and honest and keen at active works. Recommended to any employer for a keen worker
Unquote.
The medals worn from a pin-back brooch bar suspended from contemporary ribbons in the 'swing-style' and almost certainly as worn by the recipient
Copy of the recipients service record will accompany the medals
Condition: VF |
| A Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of medals: Rifleman Lalbahadur Limbu, 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR & clasp 'Malaya' (21141898 Rfn. Lalbahadur Gurung, 7 G.R.)
- General Service Medal 1962 & clasp 'Borneo' (21141898 Rfn. Lalbahadur Gurung, 1/7 G.R.)
Condition: Edge nicks otherwise VF |
| A Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of medals: Rifleman Mote Rana, 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR & clasp 'Malaya' (21149516 Rfn. Mote Rana, 1/6 G.R.)
- General Service Medal 1962 & clasp 'Borneo' (21149516 Rfn. Mote Rana, 1/6 G.R.)
Note: The inclusion of battalion prefix in the naming styles for the GSM 1918 with clasp 'Malaya' when awarded to Gurkha Rifles Regiments only ever appears on medals to those qualifying towards the very end of 'Emergency' and thus not often seen
Mote Rana enlisted for service with the British Army at Western Nepal Pokhra Depot on 20 November 1958. His subsequent service with the Brigade of Gurkhas included active service tours in the jungles of Malaya and Borneo, as well as overseas postings to India, Hong Kong, Sarawak and Singapore. Mote Rana took his discharge from the British Army at Singapore on 14 May 1969, at which time his 'Military Character' was described as 'Exemplary', and his 'Testimonial' described him as;
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Mote Rana is leaving the Army having completed ten years loyal and efficient service. He is a cheerful forceful character who has a well developed sense of duty. During his service he has reached 2nd class standard of education.
Unquote.
Medals sold with a copy of the recipients service record which confirms above details and his medal and clasp entitlement.
Condition: Contact marks and edge nicks GF |
| A Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of medals: Sapper Bhimbahadur Mall, Gurkha Engineers
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21141449 Spr Bhimbahadur Mall Gurkha Engrs)
- General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21141449 Spr Bhimbahadur Mall Gurkha Engrs)
Bhimbahadur Mall enlisted for service with the British Army at Western Gurkha Depot Nepal on 1 November 1955. His subsequent service with the Brigade of Gurkhas included several active service tours in the jungles of Malaya and Borneo, as well as overseas postings to India, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and Singapore. Bhimbahadur Mall took his discharge from the British Army at Singapore on 15 December 1969, at which time his 'Military Character' was described as 'Exemplary', and his 'Testimonial' described him as;
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Bhimbahadur is an honest, sober and hard working soldier. He remains cheerful under severe working conditions. He is capable of working unsupervised, and has some expereince of supervising others. He is only leaving the Army because of redundancy.
Unquote.
Medals sold with a copy of the recipients service record which confirms above details and his medal and clasps entitlement.
Condition: VF |
| A Malaya Insurgency and 'Confrontation' pair: Rifleman Heman Gurung, 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21151715 Rfn Heman Pun, 2 /2 G.R.)
- General Service Medal 1962 & clasp 'Borneo' (21151715 Rfn Heman Gurung, 2 / 2 G.R.)
Nice to see both GSM's bearing full battalion and regiment designations, i.e. 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
Note: The different family / clan name on the medals, possibly reflecting the soldier reverting to his original clan / family name after enlisting under an alias.
The medals mounted 'swing style' as presumably worn by the recipient. The medals suspended form contemporary ribands from a pin-back brooch mounting bar
Condition: GVF |
| A Malaya Insurgency and 'Confrontation' pair: Rifleman Rajbahadur Limbu 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918, EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21147796 Rfn Rajbahadur Limbu, 10 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962, & clasp 'Borneo' (21147796 Rfn Rajbahadur Limbu 1/10 GR)
Note official corrections to several letters in recipients given name on GSM 1918 - a fairly common experience to medals of that era issued to the Gurkha Brigade
Both medals and clasps confirmed as his only medal entitlements
Important: The medals accompanied with a copied set of service papers detailing the recipients entire service in the British Army which totalled 15 years, including stations in Hong Kong, Kuching, Malaya, India and a place called 'Tawau'!
At time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'exemplary' and his testimonial given by the regiment states;
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Rajbahadur has done batman and worked as storeman for QM Platoon. His discipline and turnout are good. He is loyal and honest and works very hard. He is a very keen person and has a pleasant personality. Recommended for a job where he finds himself to be suitable and capable.
Unquote.
Condition: VF |
| A Malaya Insurgency and 'Confrontation' pair: Rifleman Sukbahadur Limbu, 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918, EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21139834 Rfn Sukbahadur Limbu, 7 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962, & clasp 'Borneo' (21139834 Rfn Sukbahadur Limbu 2/7 GR)
Recipient served as a Rifleman with 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles
Condition: GVF |
| A Meritorious Service group of 7: Havildar B.B. Thapa, 5th Gorkha Rifles
- Poorvi Star (5442200 Rfn B.B. Thapa (5))
- General Service Medal 19147 with clasp 'Naga Hills' (5442200 Rfn BH.B. Thapa, 5 G.R)
- Sangram Medal 1971 (5442200 Rfn B.B. Thapa (5))
- Videsh Seva Medal with clasp for 'Bhutan' (5442200 Hav B.B. Thapa, G.R.)
- Meritorious Service Medal (5442200 Hav B.B. Thapa, G.R.)
- 1947-72 Jubilee of Independence Medal (5442200 Rfn B.B. Thapa (5))
- Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (5442200 Rfm B.B. Thapa G.R.)
Note: MSM (the silver medal) mounted in wrong order of precedence and fitted with wrong first type riband (the group otherwise mounted court style). A new 6 inch length of second type MSM riband (see picture) will be provided to the purchaser of this group
The MSM is awarded on a strictly limited allocation basis to selected recipients who have served for at least 15 years.
Prior to India becoming a Republic, the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) were the only regiment of the Gurkha Line to hold the distinction of the 'Royal' title
Condition: VF |
| A mixed Indian Army and Volunteer 'Moplah Rebellion' service group of 6: 2nd Lieutenant William John Davis, Indian Army Reserve of Officers & Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles
- British War Medal. Silver issue (2-Lt.W.J.Davis.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (2-Lt.W.J.Davis.)
- India General Service Medal 1908. GV issue clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (Ex-Engnr. W.J.Davis.)
- Jubilee Medal 1935
- Coronation Medal 1937
- Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. GV (Tpr W.J. Davis S.Prov.M.Rif., A.F.I.)
The award of the India General Service Medal would appear to have been made in his civilian capacity as an 'Executive Engineer' in the Civil Administration, rather then as a member of the local Volunteer Corps. A relatively scarce medal and clasp issue to a civilian
The group mounted in the 'swing-style' suspended from a pin-back brooch and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: VF |
| A modern campaign and long service pair: Staff Sergeant G. Haigh, Royal Army Pay Corps
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (23106844 S. Sgt. G. Haigh, RAPC)
- Military LS&GC. EIIR issue with 'Regular Army' bar (23106844 W.O. CL.2. G. Haigh, RAPC)
Condition: GVF |
| A modern Kosovo / Afghanistan group of 3: Private T.L. King, Royal Logistics Corps
- N.A.T.O. Service Medal with clasp 'Kosovo'
- Operational Service Medal with clasp 'Afghanistan' (24953961 Pte T.L. King, RLC)
- EIIR Golden Jubilee Medal 1952-2002
The naming on the Operational Service Medal is officially impressed
The group mounted in the court-style, with brooch and pin to reverse of mounting board
Condition: GVF |
| A modern 'Iraq' campaign pair: Petty Officer M.M. Kelland, Royal Navy
- General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Air Operations Iraq' (MEA APP M.M. Kelland, D240892D RN)
- Iraq Medal. No clasp (POMEA M.M. Kelland, D240892D RN)
The recipient was a Mechanical Apprentice at time of earning his GSM and subsequently was holding Petty Officer rank at the time of qualifying for the Iraq Medal
The medals mounted in the swing-style, presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin fitting
Condition: EF |
| A most unusual (?) Imperial German Medical Officers group to a Doctor who would appear to have been of Scottish descent: Dr Otto Gordon
- Iron Cross second class (magnetic centres). With 'K.O.' stamp on supension ring
- Honour Cross 1914-18 -Non-Combattant. Makers marks 'Gebruder Wegerhoff, Ludenscheid'
- Hungary: War Service Medal 1914-18
- Bulgaria: War Medal 1915-18
The group accompanied with below items/ephemera;
- Lapel ribbon bar for all above medals with swords
- Full size and miniature ribands for the Hungarian and Bulgarian medals
- A gold continental paptter miniature chain for wearing miniature medals
- Miniature medals for all above liste dmedals
- An enamelled lapel badge/pin of the Iron Cross dated 1915
- Gilt Collar badge of a German Medical Corps Officer
- A cloth Red Cross arm badge (?)
- Attributed photograph of recpient
- Officers service book or MILITARPAK (form A.143)
- Certificate for Iron Cross II Class
- Certificate date 1919
Condition: GVF
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| A most unusual Victorian campaign and George VI colonial long service group to a Malaya Volunteer: Corporal Edward Stuart, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force late, Notts and Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters)
- IGS 1895. With 2 clasps 'Punjab Frontier 97-98' 'Tirah' (4458 Pte E. Stuart, 2nd Bn Derby Regt)
- QSA Medal. With 4 clasps 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR' 'SA 1902' (4458 Corpl E. Stuart, Notts: & Derby: Regt)
- Efficiency Medal. GVI type with 'Malaya' suspender & further service bar (10072 Cpl E. Stuart)
Edward Stuart was a native of the parish of St.Peters, Nottingham, England, He was born in 1871, as at the time of his enlistment into the British Army on 9 January 1894, he cited his age as being 23 years and 3 months. He also stated having prior military service having served in the 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Militia). Army life appears to initially have had much appeal to Edward, perhaps not least as the bulk of his service life was spent overseas in exotic and distant lands. Apart from 2 years and 349 days spent in the United Kingdom at the start of his service, he subsequently served in the East Indies for 2 years and 305 days; Malta for 2 years and 127 days; South Africa for 191 days; China for 2 years and 90 days and lastly in the Straits Settlements where he served for 1 year and 160 days after which he took his final discharge from the British Army at Singapore on 15 May 1906!
Currently it is not known what occupation / employment Edward Stuart followed in the period after May 1906, but basis his place of discharge being Singapore - and the presence of the Efficiency Medal - it is evident that he took up employment and residence somewhere in the Straits Settlments.
Reference 'In Oriente Primus' 10072 Cpl Edward Stuart of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force is recorded as having had the award of a clasp to his Efficiency Medal published in the Straits Settlments Gazette of 17 September 1937. Interestingly a Sergeant E Stuart of the Singapore Volunteer Rifles is shown as earlier receiving a Mention in Despatches per the Straits Settlments Gazette of 26 July 1918 - whether the latter was one and same as No 10072, we know not. Note: Expatriate Volunteers in the Straits Settlements who 'did not' serve overseas from their place of domicile, 'did not' qualify for the British War Medal 1914-18, as they were 'ordinarily resident' in an area that was not a theatre of war
Edward Stuart's service papers show that he was married, but as of May 1906 they do not record any children
The medals are equally toned, and the contemporary silk ribands are of equal size and have been been identically hand stitched
While there is a possibility that the group here offered are the medals of 2 different persons - we are not of that opinion. The medals here offered are being sold as found.
Sold together with copy of service record ex WO/97 file series
Condition: GVF |
| A multi-campaign group of 6: Sergeant H. Cecil Welch Regiment
- 1939-45 Star
- France & Germany Star
- War Medal
- Korea Medal (22563905 Sgt H. Cecil, Welch)
- United Nations service medal with clasp 'Korea'
- GSM 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Cyprus' (22563905 Sgt H. Cecil, Welch)
Note: Group mounted swing-style 'as-worn'. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting
Condition: GVF |
| A multi-campaign service group of 7: Sergeant J. Young, Royal Army Pay Corps late Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star. With clasp '8th Army'
- Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Korea Medal (2758006 Sjt. J.S. Young. B.W.)
- United Nations service medal with clasp 'Korea'
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo'(27658006 Sgt. J.G. Young RAPC)
Note: The Army Number on the Korea medal is in the block allocated to the Black Watch and indicates that the recipient originally enlisted in the Black Watch sometime before 1941. The serial number and second initial on the GSM differs form that on the Korea Medal, and as issued.
The group mounted in the 'swing style' suspended from a pin-back bar and 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: GVF
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| A multi-clasp campaign and long service pair: Sergeant G.T.W. Hale, Royal Artillery
- IGS Medals 1908. GV 3 clasps 'Waz 19-21' 'Waz 21-24' 'NWF 30-31' (1405808 Gnr G Hale, RA)
- Military LS&GC Medal. GV type II (1405808 Sjt.G.T.W.Hale. R.A.)
Note: Clasps on IGS medal are all joined together by rivets
Condition: VF |
| A multi-clasp Malaya / 'Confrontation' campaign pair: Lance Corporal Debibahadur Rai, 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR clasp 'Malaya' (21141967 Rfn. Debibhadur Rai. 10 G. R.)
- General Service Medal 1962. Clasps 'Borneo''Malay Peninsula'(21141967 L/Cpl. Debibahadur Rai, 2/10 GR.)
Note: A member of 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles had the unique distinction of earning the only Victoria Cross of the Indonesian Confrontation, vide the services of Rambahadur Limbu in 1965
The medal ribbons folded for in court-style for display purposes
Condition: Minor contact marks otherwise about VF |
| A non-attributed Great War campaign group of 3:
- 1914-15 Star
- British War Medal. Silver issue
- Interallied Victory Medal
Medals are mounted swing-style 'as worn' suspended from contemporary ribands hanging from a pin-brooch.
Condition: GVF |
| A non-attributed Great War campaign pair:
- British War Medal. Silver issue
- Interallied Victory Medal
Medals are mounted swing-style 'as worn' suspended from contemporary ribands hanging from a pin-brooch.
Condition: GVF |
| A non-attributed Second World War campaign group of 3:
- 1939-45 Star (with swivel ring)
- Pacific Star (with swivel ring)
- War Medal (silver)
The group mounted 'swing-style' suspended on contemporary ribands on a pin-back brooch bar and almost certainly 'as-worn'
Condition: GVF |
| A non-attributed Second World War campaign group of 4:
- 1939-45 Star (with swivel ring)
- France and Germany Star (with swivel ring)
- Defence Medal (silver)
- War Medal (silver)
The group mounted 'swing-style' suspended on contemporary ribands on a pin-back brooch bar and almost certainly 'as-worn'
Condition: GVF |
| A North West Frontier & South African War pair: Private Frederick Morrison, Gordon Highlanders
- India General Service 1895 'Punjab Frontier' 'Tirah' (4701 Pte F. Morrison, 1st Bn Gord Highrs)
- QSA Medal 'Elands' 'Def of Ladysmith' 'Laings Nek' 'Belf' (4701 Pte. F. Morrison, Gordon Highrs)
Frederick Morrison was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland. He was aged 18 years at time of attestation in 1895. He subsequently served for 18 years with the Colours - throughout which he was with the Gordon Highlanders. His service papers confirm his entitlement to both above medals and all the clasps including that for Elandslaagte. In addition he was entitled to the King's South Africa Medal
During the Great War he again joined up serving with the Labour Corps. He ppears not to have served overseas until 1919, and hence did not qualify for any Great War medals
Fred Morrison, who in later Civilian Life was a 'Trawler Cook' resided at 47 Urquhart Road, Aberdeen, and died at Woodend Hospital Aberdeen on 6 January 1947
The medals sold with a large, colourful and interesting set of service papers covering his entire military career
Condition: GF |
| A Nursing Services pair of medals: Sister F. Pomfret, StJohn's Ambulance Brigade Association
- Defence Medal
- Service Medal of St.John (11567 A/Sis F. Pomfret No 4 Dis S.J.A.B.O. 1941)
The pair of medals worn from an old white metal brooch bar suspended from ribbons in the swing-style
Condition: VF |
| A original mounted as-worn Sudan pair: Private Robertson, 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
- Sudan Medal 1898 (3638 Pte J. Robertson, 1/Cam: Hdrs)
- Khedives Sudan 1898. 'The Atbara' 'Khartoum' (3638 Pte Robertson, 1 Cam Highrs)
Reference the published casualty roll of 1/Camerons, the recipient is confirmed as having served in 'D' Company, and being entitled to both clasps. He is also noted as having been 'Invalided' on 3 December 1898
The medals mounted in the swing style 'as-worn' by the recipient suspended on original silk ribbons with a pin-back brooch on reverse of ribands
Condition: VF |
| A pair of contemporary 'silver' miniature medals to a Fire Brigade officer
- Queen's Fire Service Medal
- Fire Brigade Long Service Medal
Note: The pair - both appear to be solid silver, or silver plated, and are professionally court mounted
Condition: GVF |
| A pair of medals to a Commodore of the Indian Navy
- Operation Vijay Medal (Cmde K. Narayanan 60233T I.N)
- Armed Forces 30 Years Long Service Medal (60233T Cmdr K Narayanan, I.N.)
Modern medals to senior Indian Naval Officers are uncommon on the market.
Condition: GVF |
| A Pipe-Majors group of 7: Pipe-Major D. 'Swank' McLeod, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders
- British War Medal. Silver issue (3-7366 Pte. D. Macleod. Seaforth)
- Interallied Victory Medal (3-7366 Pte. D. Macleod. Seaforth)
- India General Service 1908. GV 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (2810142 Sjt. D. Mac leod.Seaforth)
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Military LS&GC Medal. GVI Type I 'Regular Army' (2810142. W.O.Cl.2. D. Macleod. Seaforth)
- Efficiency Medal, GVI first 'Territorial' (2810142 W.O.Cl.2. D. McLeod, Seaforth)
The group court mounted for display.
Pipe-Major Donald 'Swank' Macleod served during the Great War with the 2nd and 7th Battalions Seaforth Highlanders, the former''s Pipers (of which Macleod is listed in the Regimental records) were, ''largely employed as runners, orderlies, etc., and suffered very heavy casualties. On several occasions during the open fighting they were employed in the attack as pipers. Of 23 pipers who went to France with the battalion 6 were killed and 10 wounded in the first year of the war. The opinion of the officers is that only the difficulty of reinforcements limits the employment of pipers in action.''
Provenance: Matt Taylor Collection, Christies (London) 1983
Research: The medals accompanied with a file of copied research including photograph of recipient in uniform, as part of the 'Highland Brigade Gathering Cawnpore, 1931 - Pipe Majors'
Condition: Great War medal GF, others GVF |
| A post 1945 campaign and long service pair: Warrant Officer II H.K. Barber (sic) late Coldstream Guards
- General Service 1918. GVI 'Palestine 45-48''Cyprus' (2671136 Gdsm. H. Barker. Coldm. Gds)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army' bar (2671136 W.O.CL. 2. H.K. Barber. RAPC.)
Note: The clasps on the GSM are attached by the customary silver issue rod
Note: Regimental number is identical on both medals, but the surname differs - very possibly a clerical error!
The medals mounted swing-style hanging from contemporary silk ribands. The old mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fittings
Condition: VF |
| A post war 'Jungle Fighter's' General Service pair representing service under two monarchs: Lance Corporal Bhimbahadur Sarki, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue 'Malaya' (21139852 Rfn Bhimbahadur Sarki, 10 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962 'Borneo' (21139852 L/Cpl Bhimbahadur Sarki, 1/10 GR)
The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' suspended form contemporary ribbons hanging from a pin-back brooch bar, and probably 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: VF
Condition: GVF |
| A post war 'Malaya / Borneo' Jungle Fighter's pair: Rifleman
- General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue 'Malaya' (21139699 Rfn Bhimbahadur Rana, 6 G.R.)
- General Service Medal 1962 'Borneo' (21139699 Rfn Bhimbahadur Rana, 1/6 G.R.)
Note: Bhimbahadur Ran who was born in Nepal in 1936 enlisted for service with the British Army on 23 September 1953. His overseas service in India, Hong Kong, Malaya, Borneo and Singapore included numerous operational tours during the 'Emergency' and hence plenty of 'Jungle Bashing' as a consequence
Both Bhimbahadur's medals and clasps are confirmed on his service record as being his sole medal entitlement, being issued his GSM 1919 in 1955 and his GSM 1962 in 1964.
His 'Military Conduct' was described as 'Exemplary', while the testimonial to his character at time of discharge recorded;
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He has completed 14 years good service. He is an average man in all respects. He has reached 2nd Class educational standard in both Nagri and Roman characters. He was employed on general duties throughout his service.
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Bhimbahadur tooK his discharge from the British Army at Singapore in September 1968
The medals are sold together with copied set of the recipients service record
Condition: VF |
| A post war General Service pair covering both monarchs: Rifleman Harkabahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue 'Malaya' (21131875 Rfn Harkabahadur Gurung 6 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962 'Borneo' (21131875 Rfn Harkabadur Gurung 1/ 6 GR)
Condition: GVF |
| A post war General Service pair for the 'Brunei Revolt': Lance Corporal Asbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Brunei' (21148994 Rfn Asbahadur Gurung 1/2 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962 with clasp for 'Borneo' (21148994 L/Cpl. Asbahadur Gurung, 1/2 GR)
The pair of medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from a pin-back brooch bar with contemporary ribbons, and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient
Condition: GVF |
| A post war General Service pair for the 'Brunei Revolt': Rifleman Bhaktabahadur Thapa 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Brunei' (21153253 Rfn. Bhaktabahadur Thapa. 1/2 GR.)
- General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21153253 L/Cpl Bhaktabahadur Thapa. 1/2 GR.)
For their services during the Brunei revolt, the respective regimental history records that the 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles accounted for more than 50 rebels killed and another 783 captured or surrendered. 1/2 GR itself incurred 2 killed in action and and 17 wounded
The pair mounted 'Court-Style' for display
Condition: Small edge bruise on obverse of GSM 1918 otherwise VF
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| A post war 'Brunei Revolt' counter-insurgency pair: Rifleman Bedprasad Gharti, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Brunei' (21151776 Rfn. Bedprasad Gharti 1/2 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Borneo' (21151776 Rfn Bedprasad Gharti, 1/2 GR)
The pair mounted 'Court-Style' for display
Condition: GVF |
| A post war 'Brunei Revolt' counter-insurgency pair: Rifleman Chakraprasad Thapa, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Brunei' (21153195 Rfn Chakraprasad Thapa, 1/2 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21153195 Rfn Chakraprasad Thapa, 1/2 GR)
The Pair mounted 'Court-Style' for display
Condition: GVF |
| A post war 'Brunei Revolt' counter-insurgency pair: Rifleman Rikhiprasad Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Brunei' (21151820 Rfn Rikhiprasad Gurung, 1/2 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21151820 Rfn Rikhiprasad Gurung, 1/2 GR)
The Pair mounted 'Court-Style' for display
Condition: GVF |
| A post-war campaign pair: Private J. Martin, 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders
- War Medal
- General Service Medal 1918. GVI & clasp 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' (14314493 Pte J. Martin Seaforth)
The recipient was a native of Glasgow, Scotland and latterly resided at 20 Southdeer Avenue, Pinewood, Glasgow
Condition: EF |
| A post-war double 'Asia' campaign group of 3: Trooper K. Hogwood, 11th Hussars, late Royal Armoured Corps
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22287296 Tpr K. Hogwood, 11 H)
- Korea Medal (22287296 Tpr K. Hogwood, R.A.C.)
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
Note: The rank TPR on the GSM has been officially corrected
The UN Medal is a proper finely struck contemporary piece as issued
The group court-mounted, with brooch and pin to reverse of mounting board
Condition: GVF |
| A rare 'variant' in attributed Indian Army Officer's group of 7: Commandant and Honorary Colonel W. Blake, V.D., Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway Regiment, Auxiliary Force India, Late 66th Punjabis
- 1914-15 Star: A rare unofficial pattern, obverse scrolls 'Aug' & 'Nov' and year shown as 1914-15
- British War Medal
- Allied Victory Medal
- War Medal
- India Service Medal
- Jubilee 1935
- Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration, G.V.R., with integral top riband bar
Important: All medals are contemporary to the period quality issues, the silver coloured medals all being of silver manufacture
Note: The group mounted swing style from contemporary issue silk ribands and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient
Important: The unofficial pattern Star in the group is an extremely rare item - the moreso in a positively identified group (the recipients full size medals were previously listed for sale)
The Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration was published in the Gazette of India 11 August 1928
William Blake was commissioned Second Lieutenant, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, attached 66th Punjabis, 15.10.1914; transferred 1-17th Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway Battalion, 1.4.1917; advanced Captain 1.10.1924; Major, 13.4.1933; Lieutenant-Colonel, 21.12.1938; Commandant and Honorary Colonel, Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway Regiment; appointed Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency Field Marshal Sir Archibald Wavell, G.C.B., C.M.G., M.C., 11.7.1941.
Condition: GVF
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| A rare 1st Kaffir War pair: Private William Collier, 72nd Regiment
- South Africa Medal 1834-53 (W. Collier, 72nd Regt:)
- Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victoria 1st type (William Collier, 72nd Foot, 1853)
Note: The last 2 digits of date on the LSGC are rubbed by contact wear
An extremely rare pair of period medals including a confirmed '1st Kaffir War' medal to the 72nd Foot (post 1881 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders). The moreso where an image exists showing the recipient wearing the two medals in his civilian dress
William Collier was a native of the Cuminston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. By Trade a 'Tailor' when aged 18 years he enlisted for the British Army and service with the 72nd Foot at Aberdeen on 13 May 1832. William subsequently served a total of 21 years and 17 days before taking his final discharge at 'Halifax' Canada on 30 May 1853. At time of his discharge he was a Private soldier and his conduct was described as 'Very Good' and possession of one 'Distinguishing Badge'.
He spent more than 13 years was on overseas service with the 72nd at various stations including; 5 years at the Cape of Good Hope; 3 and half years at Gibraltar; 3 years and four months at West Indies and finally 10 months in North America (Fredericton, Canada)
The image attached of William Collier is a photocopy of an early portrait photograph of the recipient taken at a studio at Leith, Edinburgh, and shows the recipient wearing both his medals
The medals are sold with a good (8 pages) copied set of recipients service papers ex WO 97 file series
Note: The last 2 digits of year date 1853 are rubbed on the LSGC
Condition: Edge bruising and contact marks consistent with frequent wear thus GF
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| A rare and desireable confirmed 'Arnhem Bridge' campaign group of 7: Sergeant L. Kent, Kings Own Scottish Borderers late 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment, Army Air Corps
- 1939-45 Star
- Italy Star
- France and Germany Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Korea War Medal (6200750 Sjt. L. Kent, K.O.S.B.)
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
A rare to be offered confirmed 'Arnhem Bridge' casualty group that includes at least one officially impressed medal
The recipient is amongst those listed as having been wounded and taken prisoner at the Bridge itself in the official casualty return submitted by the Commanding Officer, 1 Airborne Division, to the Deputy Adjutant-General of 2nd Echelon, 21st Army Group, on 30 October 1944 - his name having been among those recorded by Major J. A. Hibbert, R.A., of H.Q. 1st Parachute Brigade, prior to making his escape back to our lines. A copy of this document with the respective cover and entry pages will accompany the medals
In the official published roll of British Army P.O.Ws 1939-45, Kent’s name appears without a P.O.W. No. or camp, thus suggesting that he was still recovering from his wounds in an enemy hospital at the time of the German surrender in May 1945. Significantly a few other 'Arnhem' casualty POW's listed in above referenced list also appear in this same publication with simialr omission of POW camp location or number
The medals are mounted swing style from a pin-brooch bar, and possibly 'as worn' by the recipient
A superb and hard won group of medals to a member of the 2nd Parachute Regiment who served at the regiments most famous of all engagements - Arnhem Bridge
Condition: GVF |
| A rare and well documented inter-war 'Iraq' campaign service and long service group of 6: Squadron Leader William Charles Hewltett, Royal Air Force
- 1939/45 Star
- Africa Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st type (363996 F/Sgt W C Hewlett RAF)
- Iraq: Active Service Medal 1928. No clasp
Unnamed as issued
William Charles Hewlett a native of South Wales, was born 29 May 1907 and was educated at Abertillery County School, Monmouthshire - residing at 108 Oak Street, Abertillery. He entered the Royal Air Force in September 1923 as an aircraft apprentice at RAF Cranwell passing out as an AC1 in July 1926 with the trade of Fitter Aeroengines. Posted to No 2 Flying Training School at RAF Digby he was later posted to Iraq where he regularly flew as a fitter / crewman on the Vickers Valentia aircraft of No 70 (Bomber Transport) Squadron. Awarded the Iraq Active Service Medal for flights in support of the operations in Southern Kurdistan 1930-31 he completed his overseas tour at the Aircraft Depot, Aboukir. His flying log book records his first flight 15 December 1929. On 23 June 1930 the entry states strong head winds force landing on mud flats with dud starboard engine on way to fetch King Faisal and his entourage to take them on to Egypt in place of other passengers. 24 June 1930 with King Faisal on board to Abou Suir, port engine banking, leads fallen off, rewired ok. 24 June 1930 to Aboukir having 'dumped Faisal' tied aircraft down for stay at Depot. 22 July 1930 force landing at Daratu with broken con rod No 4 cylinder starboard engine, engine out by night, new engine in and run up to Hinaidi, slept most of the way. 6 September 1930 return from Rayah with 'Prime Minister' of Iraq and his wife on board landed at Baghdad. 11 October 1930 Mosul to fetch stretcher case Flight Lieutenant Bund in serious condition raced bach at full throttle but he died the next day. 30 October 1930 forced landed at Amman starbooard engine thrust siezed and burnt out sent for new engine installed the next day. 1 November 1930 forced landing at Rutbah port engine failure, 26 November 1930 while returning from Rutbah crash landed with a stretcher case a lady injured in an accident overland, many transport trips with stores and personnel last flight 23 February 1934 totalling over 502 flying hours with an impressive two hundred and sixty one sorties
Commissioned into the Technical Branch as Flying Officer from Flight Sergeant 10 December 1942 (London Gazette 26 January 1943 refers), Flight Lieutenant 27 September 1946 Hewlett retired with the rank of Squadron Leader 7 January 1956 (London Gazette 14 February 1956 refers).
Important: Sold together with recipients flying log book covering the period 1929 to 1934, two RAF swimming Association certificates named to the recipient and dated 1930 & 1931 Hinaidi, group photo in front of a Dekota aircraft and small snap shot photo containing the recipient
A rare and detailed account of Royal Air Force 'flying' duties and services in inter-war Iraq, and which would appear to consititite an important primary resource for British service in that region during the 1930's
The group mounted 'as-worn' in the swing-style. Suspended from comtemporary old silk ribbons, some fraying on the Iraq Medal. The mounting bar retaiing the long hinged pin and casp fitting
Condition: Iraq Medal with contact wear GF others GVF |
| A rare campaign and long service group of 6: Warrant Officer II James Balfour, Gordon Highlanders and 14th London Regiment (London Scottish)
- QSA Medal & clasps 'Laings Nek' & 'Belfast' (6635 Pte J. Balfour, Gordon Highrs)
- KSA Medal with usual 2 x dated South Africa clasps (6635 Pte J. Balfour, Gordon Highrs)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (200145 W.O.CL II. J. Balfour, Gordons)
- Interallied Victory Medal (200145 W.O.CL II. J. Balfour, Gordons)
- Territorial Force War Medal (200145 Pte J. Balfour, Gordons)
- Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV issue (522321 W.O. Cl II J. Balfour, 14/Lond R)
Important: All Great War medals confirmed by Medal Index Card
An excellent regimental group to a senior Warrant Officer of the Gordon Highlanders including a medal named to the London Scottish, which was one of the affiliated member regiments of the Gordon Highlander Corps
Only an estimated 94 x Territorial Force War Medals were awarded to NCO's and other ranks of the Gordon Highlanders.
Accompanying the group is below;
1. Photograph of recipient in Great War era uniform with South African ribbons up & wearing Sergeant Major's insignia
2. Newspaper article from the 'Eevening Express' showing photograph of South African veterans in Aberdeen 1937, including Sergeant Major Balfour, the article states;
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All decked out for the Big Parade
There's a military theme to this parade float from 1937
Reader Mrs Geddes, of Hilton, Aberdeen, submitted this picture of her father who was a well-known figure in Aberdeen
Mrs Laura Geddes's father James Balfour is on the extreme left. He was a Regimental Sergeant Major with the Gordon Highlanders and served in the Boer War
A Regimental boxing champion he worked as a gym instructor for the Gordons. But perhaps Mr Balfour is best remembered for his time as a labour councillor on Aberdeen Town Council
Jim Balfour had a crucial role in setting up the first Thrift Shop in the city to help the needy
Clearly a lot of effort went into decking out the float in honour of Mr Balfour's colleagues in the South African War Veterans Association
I wonder if any readers can recall this particular Union Street parade and what it commemorated
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Apart from above / illustrated ephemera the buyer will also be sent soft-copies of Balfours Medal Index Cards by email attachment
Condition: 4 x official corrections to number and title on TFEM otherwise the group VF |
| A rare confirmed 'Brunei Rebellion' casualty pair: Rifleman Harkabahadur Pun, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Brunei' (21153014 Rfn Harkabahadur Pun, 1/2 GR)
- GSM 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21153014 Rfn Harkabahadur Pun, 1/2 GR)
Important: Sold with copy extract casualty page from 1/2 GR battalion diary / orders which lists the battalion wounded for Brunei (21 names, inc 2 x deaths) including 21153014 Rifleman Harkabahadur Pun who is shown as having served with C Company and having been wounded by GSW (or, Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound) on night of 8/9 December 1962. In the list his name is shown as Kharkabahadur Pun, whereas on both medals he is shown as Harkabahdur Pun - all other details including number, rank, regiment are of course identical on both medals and corresponding casualty list
A rare confirmed casualty pair for the Brunei Rebellion
The medals are court-mounted for display
Condition: GVF |
| A rare confirmed 'Double Issue Silver & Bronze' British War Medal group of 3: Private A. Sammut, Army Service Corps late Maltese Labour Corps
- British War Medal. Bronze issue (S.12 A. Sammut, Maltese L.C.);
- British War Medal. Silver issue (M-373807 Pte. A. Sammut, A.S.C.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (M-373807 Pte. A. Sammut, A.S.C.)
Alberto Sammut a native of Malta, served in the Maltese Labour Corps, 1 September-30 November 1915. He later joined the Motor Transport Section of the Army Service Corps. He was discharged on 12 January 1920
The medals sold with copies of the respective Medal Index Cards and Medal Roll entries
Condition: EF |
| A rare confirmed Officers multi-clasp GSM group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel Ensor, Royal Army Medical Corps
- Africa Star
- Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- GSM 1918. GVI & 3 clasps 'Palestine 1945-48' 'Malaya' 'Brunei' (Capt E.M. Ensor, R.A.M.C.)
- GSM 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (Lt.Col. E.M. Ensor, R.A.M.C.)
Note: The 3 clasps on the GSM 1918 (all confirmed) are mounted loose / stitched
Edward Maurice Ensor was born 15 February 1913 at Woolich, and died at his home in Lower Heswall, Cheshire on 22 March 1972 at the age of 59 years
Edward was educated at Epsom College, at the Imperial College of Science and Technology and at St.Georges Hospital taking a BSc in 1935 and the MRCS and LRCP in 1941
Like his father before him - Major-General Howard Ensor of the Army Medical Services - Edward obtained an emergency commission in the Royal Army Medical Corps in 1941. His training and interest in Entomology made him eminently suitable to work on Malaria which was then producing many problems in the overseas thetres of war. During the Second World War he jouined the staff of a Malaria Field Laboratory and continued to serve as a Malariologist in the Middle East, Central Mediterranean and India until the cessation of hostilities during which time he made a considerable contribution to the knowledge of the subject particularly in the field of practical control measures.
Possibly because his interests veered towards science rather than clinical medicine he elected to take up the speciality of Army Health; thus continuing his interest in preventitive medicine which had been stimulated by his war time experience. He took the DTM&H in 1952, the DPH in 1953, the DIH in 1967. In 1964 he was granted Consultant status. He filled a number of Army Health and research posts with distinction in both the United Kingdom and overseads during the period 1947-49 and was able to return to his first love of Malariology and commanded a Mobile Malaria Field Laboratory in East Africa - an unusual appointment in peace time.
In 1964 he was appointed Deputy Director of Army Helath at Western Command and in 1968 decided to retire from the British Army and subsequentlky took up a teachign post at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
During his long and distinguished military service he served overseas as under;
- 1942-45: Middle East & Central Mediterranean
- 1945: India
- 1946-47: Middle East
- 1947-49: East Africa
- 1953-56: Far East Land Forces
- 1956-58: BAOR
- 1960-64: Far East Land Forces
Lieutenant-Colonel Ensor's WW2 medals and all 3 clasps awarded to his GSM 1918 are all confirmed as his enititlement
A most unusual and rare combination of medals and clasps
The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style, suspended from contemporary ribands and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient
The group sold with an obitiuary frrom the Army Medical Services Journal April 1974, and entry page from the Roll of Services of Officers of the R.A.M.C. this latter confirming his WW2 / GSM 1918 entitlement
Condition: light hairline scrtch on GSM 1919 obverse otherwise GVF |
| A rare confirmed 'Brunei Rebellion' casualty pair: Rifleman Tikbahadur Pun, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Brunei' (21151765 Rfn Tikbahadur Pun, 1/2 GR)
- GSM 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21151765 Rfn Tikbahadur Pun, 1/2 GR)
Important: Sold with copy extract casualty page from 1/2 GR battalion diary / orders which lists the battalion wounded for Brunei (21 names, inc 2 x deaths) including 21151765 Rifleman Tikbahadur Pun who is shown as having served with C Company and having been wounded by GSW (or, Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound) on 8/9 December 1962 with a 'GSW Side Wound'. A rare confirmed casualty pair for the Brunei Rebellion
The medals are court-mounted for display
Condition: Minor nicks otherwise better than VF |
| A rare documented inter-war 'Southern Kurdistan 1931' campaign group of 6: Flight Sergeant John Grant, Royal Air Force
- 1939-1945 Star
- Africa Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal. With 'Mention-in-Despatches' (M.I.D.) Oakleaf emblem on riband
- Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GVI first issue (351778 Sgt. J. Grant. R.A.F.)
- Iraq: Active Service Medal 1928 with clasp in Arabic 'Southern Kurdistan 1931'
Important: Sold together with the recipients original Royal Air Force Certificate of Service, which confirms the award of the Iraq Active Service Medal, all other medals and the 'Mention-in-Despatches' (this last was published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1946).
Flight Sergeant John Grant was born on 12 April 1903;. He first joined the Royal Air Force on 12 May 1922 taking his discharge on 7 April 1953. Between 1948-1953, as a member of the Medical Branch, his duties included those of 'flight nursing attendant in casualty air evacuation aircraft, accepting responsibility for patients while in flight' etc.
Medals mounted 'court-style' for display
Condition: GVF |
| A rare documented World Wars group of 7 to a confirmed clandestine operations S.O.E. Officer: Lieutenant Simon Vass, Special Operations Executive late Cameron Highlanders
- 1914-15 Star (8762 L-Cpl, S. Vass, Cam'n Highrs)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (8762 Sjt. S. Vass, Cam'n Highrs)
- Interalled Victory Medal (8762 Sjt. S. Vass, Cam'n Highrs)
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Imperial Service Medal. GVI first type(Simon Vass)
- Efficiency Medal. GV issue 'Territorial' suspender (2921216 W.O. Cl. II. S. Vass, 4 Camerons.)
Simon Vass a native of Cawdor, Nairn, Scotland, was born on 12 December 1892. Prior to the Great War he had enlisted as a 'Regular' for service with his local regiment the 'Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders'. He was serving at Poona, India when the Great War started and later transferred to United Kingdom and thereafter first entering a theatre of war, when he landed in France on 20 December 1914 with 2nd Battalion Cameron Highlanders
Evidently soldiering appleaded to Simon as in the post-war era he continued to serve in the Territorial Army as a senior N.C.O. with the 4th Battalion Cameron Highlanders and earning his Efficiency Medal some time before 1937.
Simon Vass was described as being a Civil Servant and residing at 8 View Road Nairn at the start of the Second World War
Commissioned as Lieutenant in 1940, Simon Vass was granted the War Substantive rank of Lieutenant with effect from 9 December 1941, serving as Lieutenant and Adjutant Quarter Master with the clandestine Special Operations Executive, or S.O.E., becoming the well known and respected charcter codenamed 'Faither' at Special Traiuning School Headquarters and at two of the most important S.O.E. Special Training Schools vis 'Inverlair' and 'Rhubanna Lodge' part of the Arisaig Group set up for special operations paramilitary training within the 'Protected Area' of Invernesshire during the war years. It was in that area where the Norwegian Commandos were trained for their subsequent attack and destruction of the German Heavy Water plants in Norway, and much else besides. At Inverlair in particular much of the equipment needed for the special operations was forged and manufactured under the watchful eye of 'Faither' including, grapnels, climbing hooks, boathooks and other impedimenta
Medals sold with; Photograph of Lieutenant Vass wearing Battle Dress; 2 x lengthy typed letters from S.O.E. Officer A. Adamson Fyffe dated 1999 and 2000, plus copied records of; Recipients S.O.E. Personnel File; Medal Index Card
A rare opportunity to obtain a confirmed S.O.E. Officers group
Condition: GVF |
| A rare France & Flanders 1915 'Gurkha' casualty trio: Rifleman Sarbir Rai, 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles attached 2nd Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles
- 1914-15 Star (No. 1033 Rfmn Sarbir Rai, 2/10/ Gurkha Rifles.)
- British War Medal. Silver (1033 Rfmn Sarbir Rai, 2-10 Grks)
- Interallied Victory Medal (1033 Rfmn Sarbir Rai, 2-10 Grks)
The Regimental Roll of Honour 1890-1994 contained in Volume III of the Regimental History confirms that No 1033 Rifleman Sarbasar (Sic) Rai, 2/10 GR: 22/9/1915 died in France while serving with the detachment of 2/10 GR attached to 2/8 GR
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission give the following details for the recipient; Sarbasar (sic) Rai - and evidently the forename an error in transliteration - was the son of Birja Lal Rai, of Halesia Aislikharka, Rawakhola. He is commemorated at St. Vennant Communal Cemetery, at Pas de Calais
A rare 2/10 GR regimental casualty - and a desireable complete medal group
Condition: Toned by environment and contact marks throughout. GF
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| A rare pair of British North Borneo Company campaign medals to a Sikh soldier: Lance Corporal Sunder Singh, British North Borneo Company
- North Borneo Company Medal '97. Bronze 'Punitive Expedition' (Sunder Singh 291 Lance Corporal)
- North Borneo Company Medal 1898. Bronze 'Tambunan' (291 Lance Corporal Sunder Singh)
A most desireable pair the moreso considering the uncommonly fine condition that the medals are in
Condition: About EF |
| A rare Second World War amd post Independence Ceylon Volunteers group of 7: Colonel Frederick G. Smith, O.B.E., E.D., Ceylon Medical Corps
- The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Coronation 1953
- Efficiency Decoration, GVI 1st issue & integral top bar 'Ceylon' (Major F. G. Smith, C.M.C.)
- Efficiency Medal, GVI 1st issue, with bar 'Ceylon' (Lieut. Colonel, O.B.E., E.D., C.M.C.)
- Ceylon Armed Forces Inauguration Medal 1955
Frederick Grace Smith was born on 22 February 1898. He was Doctor of Medicine and spent all his life working in Ceylon. He qualified as a L.M.S. (Ceylon); L.R.C.P. & S. (Edin.); L.R.F.P. (Glas.); and D.T.M. & H. (Lond.) He also served in the Ceylon Medical Corps, being appointed a 2nd Lieutenant on 2 November 1926 and advanced to Lieutenant in May 1927; Captain in October 1934 and Major in September 1935. He was awarded the Efficiency Decoration (Ceylon), the award published in the Ceylon Government Gazette of 14 August 1942. Later promoted to Lt-Colonel, he served as Temporary Colonel, June-August 1943, while officiating as Officer Commanding the Ceylon Medical Corps. For his wartime services with the Ceylon Medical Corps, Smith was appointed an M.B.E. (Military) (London Gazette 1 January 1943) and was later promoted to O.B.E. (Military) (London Gazette 12 June 1947. In 1946 he was recorded as Honorary Surgeon to His Excellency the Governor-General of Ceylon and was appointed Officer Commanding the Ceylon Medical Corps. In 1948 he was awarded the Efficiency Medal (Ceylon), this notified in the Ceylon Government Gazette of 19 November 1948. In 1955 he was awarded the Ceylon Armed Forces Inauguration Medal as a a Colonel in the Ceylon Army Medical Corps (Reserve) (Ceylon Government Gazette 4 November 1955). The Efficiency Decoration (Ceylon) to Smith is featured in The Efficiency Decoration, by J. M. A. Tamplin
Sold with a substantial file of various copied research confirming all of above services and medals
The group professionally 'court mounted' by Spink, and retaining a stout long brass pin to reverse of mounting bar
Condition: GVF |
| A rare to regiment 'South Arabia' medal group of 4: Staff Sergeant C. Robertson, 1st Battalion Black Watch
- Queens Korea Medal (14472913 Sgt C. Robertson, B.W. (Replacement))
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
- Africa General Service Medal. EIIR 'Kenya' (14472913 C/Sgt C. Robertson, B.W. (Replacement)
- General Service Medal 1962 & clasp 'South Arabia' (14472913 S.Sgt C. Robertson, B.W.)
Note: The Korea and AGS named medals are official replacements. The first three medals mounted swing style, suspended from contemporary ribands presumably as worn by the recipient
Important: The Black Watch were not regimentally entitled to the GSM 1962 with clasp 'South Arabia', and hence the last medal is rare to regiment, and quite possibly constitutes a unique medal and clasp combination to that most famous Highland Regiment, the Black Watch
Condition: GVF |
| A rare to regiment Palestine/WW2 MID group of 5: Lieutenant-Colonel R.I.G. Clark, Royal Army Service Corps, late Gordon Highlanders
- General Service Medal 1918. GVI first type 'Palestine' (2876002 L.Cpl. R.I.G. Clark, Gordons)
- 1939-45 Star
- France and Germany Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal. With 'Oakleaf' emblem for 'Mention-in-Despatches
NB: The group professionally swing mounted, presumably as worn by the recipient
The pre-war GSM is a rare to regiment issue for the Gordon Highlanders
'Ronald Ireland Gordon Clark' would appear to have been a 'Reservist' called back to the Colours on the outbreak of the 1939-45 War. He is recorded in 1939 as serving as a Sergeant in the Royal Army Service Corps prior to receiving an Emergency Commission, becoming a 2/Lt on 5/10/1939, and Lieutenant on 29/11/1939. By the time he was rewarded with a Mention-in-Despatches ''In recognition of Gallant and Distinguished service in North West Europe" (LG 8/11/1945), he was serving as a Temporary Major. He was made Captain on 1/2/1947 with seniority from 1/9/1943
Condition: GVF |
| A rare to service campaign and long service group that includes a Delhi Durbar Medal: Flight Sergeant William Nance Royal Air Force late 10th Hussars
- QSA. 'Cape Colony' 'S.Africa 01' 'S.Africa 02 (4921 Pte. W. Nance. 10th. Hussars)
- 1914 Star (4921 Sjt. W. Nance. 10/Hrs.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (4921 Sjt. W. Nance. 10-Hrs.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (4921 Sjt. W. Nance. 10-Hrs.)
- Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue
- Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GV first type (65852 Flt./Sgt. W.A. Nance. R.A.F)
65852 Flight Sergeant Walter Nance, born Warminster, Wiltshire, June 1881; enlisted in the 10th Hussars, 14.12.1900; served with the Regiment in South Africa and India (the Delhi Durbar Medal confirmed as issued in the published medal roll); advanced Sergeant; served in the Great War on the Western Front from 6.10.1914; transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, 6.3.1917; appointed Flight Sergeant, 1.9.1917; discharged 13.12.1921 after 21 years' service and awarded Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, which latter was issued per announcement in Air Ministry Order N303 of April 1920
Extremely rare to find medal groups that include both a Delhi Durbar 1911 Medal together with a Royal Air Force Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
Condition: Edge bruises on QSA otherwise VF |
| A rare ‘Relief of Chitral’ C.B., ‘Great War’ C.B.E., ‘Chin-Lushai’ D.S.O. group of 10: Brigadier-General H. P. Leach, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., Royal Engineers
- C.B. (Military) Companion’s breast badge converted for neck wear
- C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 1st type neck badge
- Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamels
- Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp 'Ali Musjid' (Lieut. H. P. Leach, R.E.)
- Egypt & Sudan 1882-89 'Nile 1884-85' 'Abu Klea' (Capt. & Actg. D.A.G. Genl. H. P. Leach, R.E.)
- India General Service 1854 'Lushai 1889-92' 'Chin-Lushai 1889-90' (Major H. P. Leach, R.E.)
- India General Service 1895, 1 clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (Col. H. P. Leach, R.E.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Brig. Gen. H. P. Leach)
- Delhi Durbar 1903, silver, complete with integral buckle
- Khedive‘s Star dated 1884-6
Note: The last eight mounted court style.
Harold Pemberton Leach was born in Londonderry on 14 April 1851, the fourth son of the late Lieutenant-Colonel Sir G. A. Leach, K.C.B., who had joined the Royal Engineers in 1837. Harold’s brother, Edward Pemberton Leach, was also a distinguished Royal Engineer, his honours including the V.C., K.C.B. and K.C.V.O.
Harold was educated at Sir Roger Cholmeley’s school, Highgate, where he was a foundation Scholar and distinguished himself equally in work and play, being both in the cricket and football teams in the year 1867. He afterwards went to Frosts in Kensington to complete his preparation for examination to the R.M.A., Woolwich. He passed into the R.M.A. in January 1868 and remained there for the full period of two and a half years, being gazetted to the Royal Engineers on 2 August 1871. He spent the next two years at the school of Military Engineering at Chatham learning the trade of a Royal Engineer.
On leaving Chatham in 1873, he was attached to the War Office for a short period and then embarked for India, where he joined the Bengal Sappers & Miners in 1874, at Rourkee. He remained there for four years, and in addition to his professional duties, did lots of big game shooting, pig sticking and polo, becoming quite a useful player in the latter game. In 1878 he had his first experience of active service, when he was attached to the 1st Division Peshawar Valley Field Force, in the Afghan War. As Officer Commanding the 8th Company, Bengal Sappers & Miners, he was present at the capture of Ali Musjid, the action at Deh Savak and the operations in the Bazaar Valley. Leach was mentioned in dispatches, General Maude reporting on the 26th of December that ‘Seeing the Afridis on top of a steep mountain become troublesome, he (Brig-General Tytler) directed Lieutenant H. P. Leach with his half company of Sappers, who had just reached the crest, along with a party of the 27th Native Infantry, to take the summit of the hill. This was gallantly carried by Leach and his men. Brigadier General Tytler also mentions Lieutenant Leach as one of the Officers to whom he was much indebted and who rendered him most valuable assistance’.
After the fall of Ali Musjid, Leach and the 8th Company, with the 2nd Company, tried to open an alternative route to India leading through Michni on the Kabul River, north east of the Khaibar. Leach constructed 15 miles of road at a ruling gradient of 1 in 5, but the project was soon abandoned and the 2nd Company started for Jalallabad, while the 8th Company returned to join the Garrison of Dakka. In December 1878 Leach and a detachment of the 8th Company were engaged in operations in the Bazaar Valley against the Zakka Khel Afridis, where they had some useful experience in demolishing the towers of the enemy’s walled villages which were of stone, solidly built and about forty feet in height; the only access was by a rope ladder to a door near the top.
Leach and the 8th Company were also engaged against the Shinwaris at Maidanak, 14 miles south west of Basawal on 18 March 1879, and also when a column from Basawal defeated the same tribe in a fight at Deh Savak, near Maidanak. Before this fight Harold Leach’s brother, Captain Edward P. Leach, won the Victoria Cross when covering the withdrawal of a survey party.
Lieutenant Leach afterwards served in the second phase of the campaign as assistant Field Engineer with the Kurrum Field Force, where he took part in the Zaimuckt expedition and was present at the assault of Zawa. He was mentioned in dispatches on 20 of December 1879, by Brigadier-General Tytler, who wrote ‘On moving up the defile I found the bed of the stream exceedingly rough, being strewn with boulders and the heights on either side being precipitous. It was mainly owing to the exertions of the Sappers & Miners under Lieut H. P. Leach that I reached the village of Bagh, distant three and a half miles from Chanarak by 3.30 pm.’ For his services in this campaign Leach received the thanks of Government and the Afghan Medal with Clasp Ali Musjid.
As a result of his experiences with camels, Leach wrote a pamphlet on ‘The Treatment and Management of Camels’, and it was owing to this fact that some four years later he was employed on the Nile expedition in the Transport Service. It so happened that in 1884 he was on leave from India when this expedition was being organised. His application to be employed as an Engineer Officer was not sanctioned, but coming away from the War Office, he met the General who was in charge of the transport and who asked him if he had not written a pamphlet on camels. On pleading guilty, Leach was promptly asked to join the transport branch of the force and he was officially lent to the home Government for this purpose.
Appointed to the Command of the 9th Company Commissariat Transport Corps, he was afterwards D.A.C.G. from September 1884 to June 1885. He marched with his Company across the Bayuda Desert with the Force under the Command of Sir Herbert Stewart. He was present and heavily engaged in the rear half of the square at the battle of Abu Klea and was also in the action at Gubat. He served with the Debbeh Field Force and on the march back to Cairo. It is evident from a diary which he kept at the time, that during the advance and retirement from Metemmah, that he was largely employed on Engineer duties as well as Transport work, putting villages in a state of defence, making entrenchments and other fortifications. For his services in this campaign he received the brevet rank of Major, the Egypt Medal with two clasps and the Bronze Star.
On his return to India, he resumed duty with the Bengal Sappers & Miners, until three and a half years later, when he was appointed Field Engineer and the senior Royal Engineer Officer with the Lushai expedition under the Command of Colonel V. W. Tregear, serving with the Chittagong Column from 11 January to 5 May 1889 (Mentioned in Dispatches).
On the Chin-Lushai expedition of 1889-90, Leach was appointed to be the Commanding Royal Engineer, again under the Command of Tregear, recently promoted to Brigadier-General. He was again mentioned in dispatches by the General, who reported: ‘Major H.P. Leach, the Commanding Engineer, has had very arduous duties to perform in the construction of the road from Fort Lungleh to Haka, the bridging of the Matt and Kolodyne Rivers and the building of the port at Fort Tregear and as was the case last expedition, a very heavy share of this years operations has fallen upon him. But it has been carried out with the same intelligence, energy and forethought, and he has again proven himself an excellent and most valuable Officer.’ For his services in connection with these expeditions Leach was mentioned in dispatches, received the brevet rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, was awarded the Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (London Gazette 30 May 1891) and also the India General Service Medal with two Clasps.
In June 1890 Leach was appointed Commandant of the Bombay Sappers & Miners, but did not hold this appointment for long as in October 1891 he was gazetted Military Secretary to the Commander in Chief, Bombay, General Sir George Greaves. In June 1893 Leach received the coveted appointment of Commandant Bengal Sappers & Miners, an appointment which he held until January 1900. During this period he also occupied several other temporary positions of importance. Thus, in 1895 he was appointed to be the Commanding Royal Engineer and Colonel on the Staff of the Chitral Relief Expedition, under the Command of Lieutenant-General Sir R. Low.
During the Chitral campaign Colonel Leach was engaged in the storming of the Malakand and the actions at the Swat and Panj Kore Rivers. Lieutenant-General Sir R. Low reported that ‘The campaign has been remarkable for the exceptional amount of Engineering work, and in carrying it out the services of Colonel H. P. Leach, D.S.O., has been of great value. He is an officer of conspicuous ability, wide experience, of great readiness of resource, and of remarkable activity and energy; and I consider that his presence with the expedition contributed materially to it’s success.’ He was mentioned in dispatches, created a Companion of the Order of the Bath, and the India Medal with Clasp Relief of Chitral 1895.
In 1896 Colonel Leach was promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General and officiated as General Officer Commanding, the Peshawar District for six months and again in 1898, and also in the same position in Lahore District in 1901, and as D.Q.M.G. Army Head Quarters, India in 1898. In 1900 he was given the command of the Presidency District (with Head Quarters in Calcutta), which he held for five years. Whilst holding this position he received the thanks of the Government of India for the good work done in connection with the dispatch of the Indian contingent to China.
Brigadier General Leach returned to England in 1905, when he retired from the Command of the Presidency District, and retired from the Army in 1908. He took up residence with his father, Sir George Leach, in London. After the outbreak of the Great War, Leach resumed active service and served as a group Commander of Surrey Volunteers and also assisting in training recruits at Finsbury and Elsewhere. He was then appointed to the Command of the 89th Infantry Brigade, afterwards the First Reserve Infantry Brigade, first stationed at Darlington and afterwards at Cannock Chase in the Northern Command. For his services during the Great War, Brigadier General Leach was awarded the C.B.E. and the British War Medal. After the Great War, Leach went back to retirement and living quietly, showing generous hospitality to all until he passed away on 22 September 1930, at his residence at 139 Gloucester Road, London S.W.
Sold with a quantity of research including copied photographs and an original printed Memoir of Brig.-General Harold P. Leach, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., by Major-Genl. Sir Richard Tuck, K.B.E.
Condition: Minor chip to enamel on C.B.E., the medals with contact marks, otherwise GVF |
| A reconquest of the Sudan and South African War group of 4: Private W. Oliver, 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade
- Sudan Medal (1745 Pte. W. Oliver, 2 / R. Bde:)
- QSA Medal. With 4 clasps 'CC' 'ROL' 'Tr' 'Laing's Nek' (1745 Pte W. Oliver, Rifle Brigade)
- KSA Medal. With usual 2 x dated clasps (1745 Pte W. Oliver, Rifle Brigade)
- Khedives Sudan Medal 1896. With clasp 'Khartoum' (1745 Pte. W. Oliver, Rifle Brigade)
Note: The original regimental number on the Sudan medal has been erased, with the number neatly engraved in identical contemporary style as the naming on the companion Khedives Sudan
Sold together with accompanying medal roll entries confirming award of all medals and clasps
Condition: VF
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| A regimentally rare 1914 Star group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel A.H. Buist, M.V.O., late Commandant, Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides
- Member Royal Victorian Order (4th class badge). Gold, silver & enamel. Reverse numbered 876
- IGS Medal 1895. Silver 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (Liet A.H. Buist, 25th Pjb Infy)
- 1914 Star. No clasp (Maj A.H. Buist, Cps of Guides)
- War Medal (Lt-Col A.H. Buist)
- Allied Victory Medal with Oakleaves emblem for Mention-in-Despatches (Lt-Col A.H. Buist)
- 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal
Note: The MVO was awarded for his services during their majesties royal tour of India in winter 1911-12
The award of the 1914 Star named to the Corps of Guides is extremely rare, and possibly even unique. At the time of earning his 1914 Star, Major Buist was attached to the 129th Baluchis and is confirmed as having first entered France and Flanders on 7 November 1914
Lieutenant-Colonel Buist died on 28 June 1946. The Times on 27 July 1946, contained the below following obituary;
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Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Hunter Buist M.V.O., who died at Hove on June 28 at the age of 75, was the fifth son of Major-General D.S. Buist. Six of the eight sons were in the Army. Born at Perth and educated at Edinburgh Academy, he joined the Royal Scots Fusiliers in 1891, and in 1899 was transferred to Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides Infantry. He served in the N.W. Frontier of India campaign of 1897-98, including the Tochi Field Force, with The Royal Scots Fusilers; he was in France in 1914 with the 7th Indian Division and subsequently commanded the Guides Infantry in Palestine in Allenby's campaign. "Buster," as he was known to all his friends, was a most loveable character. He possessed great personality, was universally popular, was always cheery and was young at heart. He excelled at all games which came naturally to him and yet did not know the meaning of the word ''side.'' Indeed his outstanding quality was his modesty
It was acknowledged, generally, that he was one of the finest British Polo players of his day. As an example, in 1899 in the final of the Punjab polo tournament at Lahore the Guides (C.W. Carey, F. Davies, Buist and G.B. Hodson) were opposed by the famous Patiala team, which included Pritam Singh, the Maharaja, Chanda Singh and the great Hira Singh. The Guides beaten comfortably a team in a previous round that later won the
Inter-Regimental that season. Patiala were so afriad of being beaten that they gambled on on being the far better mounted side, and decided to blot out Buist somehow. They set their No 1 Pritam Singh, to ride off Buist, the opposing No 3, and never leave him for a second or even bother to hit a ball. The ruse was successful as Buist on inferior ponies was unable to shake Pritam Singh off and Patiala won the match after an exciting game. The Maharaja later often spoke of his "tactics" with delight. Buist was a scratch golfer, and won the Northern India golf championship in Gulmarg as a subaltern, a captain and a major. He was as happy playing with a "rabbit" as with a playe rof his own class. At tennis he excelled also, but at his best there was no one in Northern India to extend him, or he might have risen to any height. He was the fourteenth and last Commandant of the Corps of Guides, which was split into two seperate units, Cavalry and Infantry, during the 1914-18 war. In 1900 he married Mary Louisa. the eldest daughter of the late Colonel Sir A.B. Morgan, K.C.B. She died in 1910
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The group accompanied by two original portrait photographs, one showing the recipient in full dress of the Corps of Guides (here illustrated) and the other in civilian dress, together with copies of above obituary and the recipients MIC for the 1914 Star.
The group mounted 'as worn' by the recipient. The old silk ribbons worn and re-threaded in places. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin.
Condition: GVF |
| A regimentally rare and desireable pre-war and Pacific theatre campaign and long service POW group of 6: Private Paul Higson, 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment
- India General Service Medal 1908. 'Burma 1930-32' (3521629 Pte. P. Higson. Manch. R.)
- 1939-45 Star
- Pacific Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Military LS&GC Medal. GVI type II with 'Regular Army' bar (3521629 Pte. P.Higson. Manch)
Important: There could have been extremely few pre-war regular Manchesters with 'Burma' service who survived the Malaya campaign and years of harsh Priisoner of War captivity in the Far East who survived to further serve post war and earn a long service medal
Paul Higson, the son of Harry and Violet Higson, was a native of Manchester, Enagland was born on 27 December 1905 and enlisted as a 'Boy Soldier' and service with his local unit 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment on 1 August 1926. He was captured at Singapore on 15 February 1942. On his POW questionnaire he gave his private address as '68 Cowlshaw Lance, Nr Oldham, Lancs, England, while on his Japanese POW Card the place of origin is shown as 2 Lake View, New Moston, Manchester, England - this latter probably being his parents address
During his captivity he was interred at two places namely;
1. Changi, Singapore through to 25 April 1943
2. Omi, Japan through to end of the Pacific War
With regards to his observations about any courageous acts he had witnessed or wish to report during his captivity he wrote;
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Would like to recommend Lt Burroughs (R.C.O.S.) for his very good work to the sick, doing his utmost to keep men from work. His efforts in organising, indoor games, conerts, library, but most of all for his hazardous and dangerous nightly act of listening into small receiving set, news which kept up our morale and saved many lives. Receiving set in operation in first month in Japan till release
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Sold together with copies of his POW Index Card and POW Questionnaire
Condition: VF |
| A regimentally rare and possibly unique Egypt campaign and 'Malta' double gallantry 'life saving' group of 3: Colour Sergeant George Foster, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- Egypt Medal. Undated 'El-Teb-Tamaai' 'The Nile 1884-85' (1690 Cr Sergt G. Foster, 1/Gord Highrs)
- Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star obverse dated 1884
- RHS Medal & 2nd award 'Bar' (Sergt George Foster 1st Battn Gordon Highlanders 23 July 1881)
Important: The obverse of the 'Second Award Bar' is officially engraved G.Foster and dated 1886
George Foster held the appointment of Sergeant Instructor of Musketery with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
Interestingly it is confirmed that 'both' life-saving awards of the Royal Humane Society were in respect of rescues performed by the recipient while on overseas garrison duty in Malta. The first award (medal) was on 23 July 1881 (case number 21428), and the second award (bar) was on 9 May 1886 (case number 23105)
Condition: All medals with usual heavy contact wear and pitting, the Khedival Star less so. Note however, the naming is mostly not affected, with only some customary wear on the Egypt Medal at 3 and 9 O'clock.
Overall about GF |
| A regimentally rare North West Frontier and Second World War campaign (family ?) group of 4: Major C.J. Kennedy, Army Education Corps
- India General Service Medal 1908. GV 'Waziristan 1921- 24' (Lieut C. J. Kennedy. A.E.C.)
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Volunteer Long Service Medal. GV (Voltr C.J. Kenndy 1st Punjab Vol Rfls)
Note: The IGS is a Royal Mint issue. The VFLSM is having engraved script naming
Important: We do not know the exact relationship of the named medals, but they came together and we presume that they are a family pair of father and son, rather then a single person entitlement. We believe that the father earned the VFLSM (the medal is likely a pre 1914 issue basis rank and style of naming) and that the other 3 medals were earned by the son
Indian General Service Medals to Officers of the Army Educational Corps are rare on the market
The on-line London Gazette for 14 September 1945, shows that Major C. J. Kennedy (14933) retired from the British Army and service with the Army Educational Corps on retired pay as from 3 September 1945
Condition: GVF |
| A regimentally scarce Great War 'Home Service' MSM / MID pair: Quarter Master Sergeant Charles Watson, 3rd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders
- Military LS&GC Medal. GV first type (6520 Q.M. Sjt: C. Watson. Sea: Highrs:)
- Meritorious Service Medal. GV first type (6520 Q.M. Sjt C. Watson. 3/Sea: Highrs.)
Important: Recipients service papers confirm that he was additionally awarded a 'Mention-in-Despatches' published in the London Gazette of 24 February 1917 - this being a scarce award for 'Home Services'
Charles Watson was a native of Stoke Newington near London in the county of Middlesex England. At the time of his enlisting for service with the British Army on 27 February 1899, he described himself as aged 18 years and a 'Clerk' by Trade - he also cited previous military service with the London Scottish Rifle Volunteers. His papers record that he chose to serve his military career with the Seaforth Highlanders
Charles went on to serve 21 years and 35 days with the Colours, all of it spent with the Seaforth Highlanders including 2nd Battalion, Depot and with 3rd Battalion throughout the period of the Great War - he did not earn any war medals during his many years service with the Seaforths, and the pair of awards here offered constitute his full medal entitlment, the LSGC being awarded per Army Order 305/1918 and the Meritorious Service Medal published in the Supplement to the London Gazette of 22 November 1918
A soft copy of the recipients service papers will be forwarded by email attachment to the buyer
Condition: GVF |
| A Royal Highlanders family group of 8
- Egypt Medal dated 1882 & 3 clasps 'TEK' 'Suakin '84' 'El-Teb_Tamaai' (2373 Pte J. Hay, 1/R.Hrs)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (John Hay)
- Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (John Hay)
- Egypt: Khedives Star 1882. Reverse inscribed 2373 J. H.
- 1914-15 Star
- British War Medal. Silver issue
- Interallied Victory Medal
- Silver War Badge. Reverse indented B26324. With replacement pin
- ID Disc indented 7650 J. Hay, Pres, R.H.
A scarce family grouping showing service in same regiment, the 'Royal Highlanders'. The Egypt Medal and clasps are all confirmed as entitled from the published medal rolll. The MIC for Pte J.W. Hay, confirms entitlement to SWB. See the respective picture for a copy of the MIC.
Condition: GVF |
| A scacre Killed in Action 'Elandslaagte' pair: 4380 Private R. Hall, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- IGS 1895. Silver & 3 clasps 'ROC' 'PF' 'Tir' (4380 Pte R. Hall, 1st Bn Gord Highrs)
- Queens South Africa Medal. Silver & clasp 'Elandslaagte' (4380 Pte R. Hall, Gordon Highrs)
Private R. Hall a veteran of the North West Frontier campaigns of 1895-1897, was subsequently killed in action at the battle of Elandslaagte on 21 October 1899.
Note: Reference 'The Scotsman' of Tuesday 24 October 1899, the published article therein listing the casualties of the battle of Elandsaagte, confirm that the recipient Private Robert Hall was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, where his mother resided at 91, Gallowgate.
All medals and clasps verified to rolls. The respective copy entry pages will be accompany the medals.
The medals mounted on a pin brooch swing style.
Condition: GVF |
| A scarce Australian Policemans Victorian campaign and long service group of 3: Sergeant John Glasse New South Wales Police late 1st Battalion Seforth Highlanders
- Sudan Medal 1896 (2977 Lce Corporal J. Glasse, 1/Sea Hrs)
- Imperial Service Medal. GV coinage head type (John Glasse)
- Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1898. ' Khartoum' (2977 Lce Sgt J. Glasse, 1st Sea Highrs)
Important: The Imperial Service Medal is confirmed as having been published in the London Gazette of 15 October 1926, wherein he is listed as 'Glasse, John, 2nd Class Sergeant of Police' (New South Wales)
The Sudan pair fitted with original silk ribands and mounted in the 'swing-style' almost certainly as-worn by the recipient. The reverse brooch bar retaining it's hinged pin and casp fitting. All the medals mounted on original silk ribands, the Imperial Service Medal retaining it's issue silvered pin-brooch fitting
Condition: Toned EF |
| A scarce Ceylon Police group of 4: Constable R.M. Noordeen, Ceylon Police & Ceylon S.J.A.B.O.)
- Ceylon Police Independence Medal 1948
- Ceylon Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (1143 Const R.M. Noordeen)
- Defence Medal
- Service Medal of St.John with further service bar (2817 R.M. Noordeen, Ceylon S.J.A.B.O. 1940)
Note: The ribbons are reversed - as found - between the Defence Medal and Ceylon Police LSM
The medals all fitted with contemporary ribands - now frayed - and presumably as worn by the recipient
A rare on market combination of medals to the Ceylon Police
Condition: VF |
| A scarce Delhi Durbar, Great War & Long Service group of 5: Private J. Meikle, 2nd Battalion and late 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry
- 1914 Star, no clasp (9713 Pte J. Meikle, High L.I.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (9713 Pte J. Meikle, H.L.I.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (9713 Pte J. Meikle, H.L.I.)
- 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal (9713 Pte J. Meikle, 1st H.L.I.))
- Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV 'Regular Army' bar (3301171 Pte J. Meikle, H.L.I.)
Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal - confirmed in the published Delhi Durbar Medal Roll - is engraved in the regimental style
John Meikle is confirmed as having qualified for the 1914 Star - and clasp - having entered 'France & Flanders' on 27 August 1914 with the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry
A true 'old sweat', James Meikle continued to serve in the ranks of the 2nd Highland Light Infantry long after the end of hostilities in November, 1918
In 1923 he was serving with 2/H.L.I. then at Abbassia Barracjs in Cairo, Egypt, when the Officer Commanding his Battalion applied for a 'replacement of the 1914 Star and Clasp' (his MIC refers). The respective MIC also is notated to show that the duplicate 1914 Star and clasp was only issued 'On Payment' on 24 November 1923
'Old Contemptibles' groups to the British Infantry including pre 1914 medals, and the later Military 'Regular Army' LSGC Medal are uncommon
The medals will be sold together with hard copy of the recipients
Medal Index Card
Condition: Minor contacting on Durbar Medal & medals lightly laquered otherwise VF |
| A scarce early Canadian Volunteer Officers pair of medals: Lieutenant Colonel Frank Bond, Q.C., late commanding officer Prince of Wales Regiment
- Canada General Service Medal with 2 clasps 'Fenian Raid 1866' 'Fenian Raid 1870' (Capt F. Bond, 1st P.W.R.)
- CAFD. Victorian with integral top brooch, 1901 hallmarks (Lieut.Colonel F. Bond, Retired List)
Frank Bond is confirmed as having been Commanding Officer of the Prince of Wales Regiment (a Montreal unit) for many years - and several spelndid portrait images of him (and his family) can be found on-line. He was Commanding Officer of the regiment during the 1870 Fenian disturbance, and is confirmed as having been given a private audience with the Prince of Wales during the Prince's tour of Canada.
Frank's father was the Archbishop of Montreal, and Primate of Canada. Frank was prominent citizen in Montreal, being a founding member of the Montreal Stck Exchange and in his spare time a member of the 'Snow Show Club'!
Condition: GVF
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| A scarce multi-clasp South African pair: Private B. Jessop, 9th Lancers
- QSA Medal. Silver 'Bel' 'MR' 'RoK' 'Paar' 'Joh 'DHl' 'Witt' (3773 Pte B. Jessop, 9/Lcrs)
- Kings South Africa Medal with usual 2 dated clasps (3773 Pte B. Jessop, 9/Lcrs)
Benjamin Jessop, a native of Stockton-on-Tees, Durham England, was aged 18 years and 11 months and described his trade as a 'Labourer' when he enlisted for service with the British Army at Beverley, on 6 November 1894. Initially he served with the 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards), until transferring to the 9th Lancers on 9 January 1895, and with which regiment he remained until 16 March 1902, when he was posted to the 5th Lancers
Benjamin Jessop served a total of 12 years in the British Army taking his final discharge on 5 November 1906. During his time with the colours he served in both South Africa and India
His service papers confirm award of both the medals here offered and all of the clasps
It is not known where he returned to in civilian life, but his papers record his fathers address as being Lair Gate, Beverley
The 9th Lancers arrived in South Africa from India in September 1899, and only left in March 1902, after two and a half years hard campaigning as testified by the both the high number of battle clasps earned on Queens South Africa Medal, as well as the casualties sustained by the regiment. The 9th Lancers suffered an estimated 45 killed in action, 26 died from disease and 145 wounded. Officers of the regiment were awarded 6 x DSO's while the 'Other Ranks' earned 10 x Distinguished Conduct Medals
Sold together with accompanying set of service papers ex WO/97 file series
Condition: Both medals having 'Pawnbrokers Marks' lightly etched on reverse upper right quadrant field (see pictures) hardly noticeable - medals with a story to be sure. KSA with tiny edge nick otherwise the pair is GVF
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| A scarce named Victorian and Great War group of 6: Major R.S. Harger, Army Service Corps, late Brabants Horse and Gwelo District Volunteers
- British South Africa Company Medal. Rhodesia reverse (Vol R.S. Harger, Gwelo Dist: Vols:)
- Queens South Africa Medal. Silver & 3 clasps 'CC' 'TR' 'WIT' (Capt R.S. Harger, Brabants Horse)
- Kings South Africa Medal. With usual 2 dated clasps (Capt R.S. Harger, Brabants Horse)
- 1914 Star, with dated clasp
- British War Medal
- Allied Victory Medal
Note: Medals mounted swing style from contemporary ribands from a pin-back 'Spink' of London mounting bar.
Randal Seymour Harger, an archetypal 'Colonial' who would not have been out of place had he been a character in a John Buchan novel. Having served in Matabeleland / Mashonaland in 1896 (medal) he next appeared as a Captain in Brabants Horse during the South African War, he was a 'Specially' selected Colonial Officer as Captain on Staff of Brigadier General George Bullock, C.B. (later Lieut Genl Sir George Bullock, K.C.B.) and was later Commandant at Laingsburg, Cape Colony. In 1914, aged 49 years, and a fluent linguist in French, German and a little Dutch, he gained a commission in the Army Service Corps and as a Captain served as Aide-de-Camp to Major Genl. Sir Charles Parsons, K.C.M.G., C.B. he disembarked in France and Flanders on 2 September 1914, at which time his MIC shows that he was with the 2nd Company 7th Divisional Train, Army Service Corps. The MIC also confirms that he was issued with a dated clasp and rose emblems for his 1914 Star
Condition: VF |
| A scarce pair of Girl Naval Cadets efficient service medals: Petty Officer Cadet S. Reynard, H.M.S. Victory Girl Cadets
- H.M.S. Victory Girl Cadets 'Best Cadet of the Year' 1931: S. Reynard, Junior
- H.M.S. Victory Girl Cadets 'Best Cadet of the Year' 1934: P.O. Cadet, S. Reynard, Senior
Both medals are hall-marked silver and complete with issue ribands that are fitted with matching silver pin-back brooches
Condition: VF |
| A scarce Post 1945 multi campaign group of 3: Staff Sergeant K.W.J. Walker, Royal Army Pay Corps late South Staffordshire Regiment
- GSM 1918. 'Pal 45-48''Malaya''Arabian Pen' (15002377 Cpl. K.W.J. Walker. S.Staffords)
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR bar 'Regular Army' (15002377 S.Sgt. K.W.J. Walker, R.A.P.C.)
Note: Some official corrections to the GSM (see pictures) which - for whatever reason- is not uncommon for that particular medal/clasp issue. The clasps attached by silver rods
Condition: GVF |
| A Scarce Second War 'Military Division' B.E.M. Group of 4: Pipe-Major C.N. Law, Black Watch
- British Empire Medal, Military Division, GVI (2744938 Pipe Major C.N. Law)
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Military Long Service & G.C, GVI 'Regular Army' bar (2744938 Pte.C.N.Law. Black Watch.)
Note: Officially named medals that include the appointment of 'Pipe-Major' are extremely rare on the market.
The award of the B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette of 1.1.1944, to 2744938 Sergeant (Pipe-Major) Charles Nicol Law, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
The recipient Charles Nicol Law was born on 20 March 1900, at 30 East North Street, Aberdeen, Scotland. He enlisted for service sometime before 1 December 1920. With 2nd Battalion Black Watch in 1930. Appointed A/Cpl from L/Cpl, 19 February 1932. At Depot in 1937. Cpl from L/Cpl, with 1st Battalion Black Watch, 4 March, 1938. Awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal under Army Order 218 of 1939. Pipe-Major of 10th Battalion Black Watch, 1944-45. Demobilised from 8 I.T.C, 1945. The recipient died on 31 May, 1971, at Kingseat Hospital, New Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Provenance: Major Samson Collection of Orders, Decorations, Medals to the Black Watch (Glendinnings, June 1991 - and from which source above service details were extrapolated).
Condition: GVF |
| A scarce to British Cavalry regiment Great War camp followers campaign pair: Bearer Noor Khan, 21st Lancers
- 1914-15 Star (Fol 90 Br Noor Khan, 21 Lcrs)
- Interallied Victory Medal (90 Bearer Noor Khan, 21 E.I. Lancers)
A scarce Indian attested followers Great War campaign pair to a 'Bearer' who served with the 21st 'Empress of India' Lancers
The 21st Lancers, a British Cavalry Regiment served in India throughout the Great War and qualified for the 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal for their services on the North West Frontier of India in 1915 - during which Trooper Hull of the regiment earned a Victoria Cross for the action at 'Shabkadar'
Condition: VF |
| A scarce to regiment Korean War pair: Private R. Mansfield, Royal Army Pay Corps
- Korea Medal (22331098 Pte R. Mansfield. RAPC)
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
Private Mansfield was serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps
Korean War medals to the Royal Army Pay Corps are scarce on the market
Condition: GVF |
| A scarce to unit campaign and long service pair: Warrant Officer II M.S.R. Davis, Royal Army Dental Corps
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Malaya' (23250789 Pte M.S.R. Davis, R.A.D.C.)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' (23250789 W.O.CL.2. M S R Davis R.A.D.C.)
Campaign medals named to the Royal Army Dental Corps are seldom seen on the market
Condition: GVF |
| A scarce to unit campaign and long service pair: Warrant Officer II R.T. Mitchell, Army Physical Training Corps
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (22272114 S.Sgt. R.T. Mitchell. A.P.T.C.)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' (22272114 W.O.CL.2. R T. Mitchell APTC)
Campaign medals named to the Army Physical Training Corps are seldom seen on the market
Condition: Couple of tiny edge brusies on LSGC otherwise VF |
| A scarce to unit Great War and Long Service group of 3: Sergeant Major Frederick Truss, Royal Air Force late Army Gym Staff
- British War Medal (232 W.O.CL.1. F. Truss, A.Gym.St)
- Interallied Victory Medal (232 W.O.CL.1. F. Truss, A.Gym.St)
- Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GV type I (302778 S.M.1. F. Truss RAF)
The Medal Index Card of Frederick Truss confirms the recipients Great War pair as being his full campaign entitlement, and in addition also notates his subsequent Royal Air Force number as shown on the recipients LSGC.
Sergeant Major 1st Class Frederick Truss was awarded his LSGC per announcement in Air Ministry Order N112 of February 1921
In addition to his three medals Sergeant-Major Truss was also the recipient of a 'B List' Mention in respect of the valuable services he rendered during the Great War
Sold together with MIC and copy of the respective 'B List' Mention
Condition: GVF |
| A scarce 'Burma' Efficiency Decoration group of 8: Lieutenant-Colonel George West, Burma Auxiliary Force late Suffolk Regiment
- 1914-15 Star (2 Lieut. G. West, Suff. R.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt.Col. G. West)
- Interallied Victory Medal (Lt.Col. G. West)
- 1939-45 Star
- Burma Star
- Defence
- War Medal, with Mention-in-Despatches 'M.I.D.' oak leaf
- Efficiency Decoration. GVI 1st issue with integral 'Burma' top bar (Lt-Col. G. West, B.A.F.)
George West was born on 18 September 1894. He was granted a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion Suffolk Regiment, Special Reserve of Officers, on 7 October 1914. Serving with the 1st Battalion on the Western Front, he was promoted to Lieutenant in October 1915, Captain in September 1916, and Temporary Major and an Acting Lieutenant-Colonel in December 1917. West relinquished his commission on 1
April 1920, and was granted the rank of Major. After the Great War, West was in India and Burma. He was employed in the Medical Service in Burma, being appointed Secretary of the General Hospital at Mandalay in February 1939. On 8 June 1930 he was granted a commission as a Lieutenant in the Upper Burma Battalion, Auxiliary Forces India. He attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in September 1938. On active service during the Second World War, he was Mentioned-in-Despatches for his services in Burma (London Gazette 19 September 1946). For his service in the Burma Auxiliary Force he was also awarded the Efficiency Decoration (Burma)
The Efficiency Decoration (Burma) to West is featured in The Efficiency Decoration, by J. M. A. Tamplin
Sold with large file of various copied researcht
The group professionally 'court mounted' by Spink, and retaining a stout long brass pin to reverse of mounting bar
Condition: GVF |
| A scare to regiment Great War period Indian Princely States Forces campaign pair: Lance Duffadar Karam Elahi, Jaipur Imperial State Transport Corps
- 1914-15 Star (No 4137 L.Dfdr. Karamelahi, Jaipur I.S.T.C.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (4137 L.Dfdr. Karam Ellahi, Jaipur S.T. Cps)
Condition: VF |
| A Scottish Volunteers South African War - Second World War campaign group of 5: Staff Sergeant Robert Campbell, Army Service Corps, late Volunteer Service Company Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
- QSA Medal. 'CC' 'OFS' 'Jo'burg' 'DH' 'SA 1901' (7282 Pte R. Campbell, V: Co: A. & S. Highrs:)
- 1914-15 Star (6, S. Sjt. R. Campbell, A.S.C.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (6, S. Sjt. R. Campbell, A.S.C.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (6, S. Sjt. R. Campbell, A.S.C.)
- Defence Medal
Important: The QSA medal and clasps are all verified from respective Medal Rolls. This being 1 of only 26 medals with this particular clasp combination issued to men of the Argylls Volunteer Company(s) that served in the South African War
The recipient Robert Campbell a native of; 4, Craig Street, Cathcart, Glasgow, served as a volunteer in both the South African War and the Great War. During the Great War he first entered a theatre of war on 24 May 1915, when he landed at Gallipoli as part of the 52nd Lowland Division. He also earned a Silver War Badge and Territorial Force Efficiency Medal for his services in the Great War
Condition: VF |
| A Second World War and double long service group of 7: Sergeant C.F. Palmer East Lancashire Regiment late Gordon Highlanders
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star
- Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Military LS&GC Medal. GVI first issue & bar 'Regular Army' (2869397 Cpl C F Palmer, Gordons)
- Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue & 'Territorial' bar (2869397 Sgt. C.F. Palmer, E. Lan. R)
The regimental number is in in the unique regimental block allocated to the Gordon Highlanders - but which a soldier retained throughout his subsequent service
Condition: GVF |
| A Second World War and Indian Independence group of 6: Rifleman Sahabir Thapa 6th Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles
- 1939-45 Star (28221 Rfn. Sahabir Thapa 6-8 GR)
- Africa Star (28221 Rfn. Sahabir Thapa 6-8 GR)
- Italy Star (28221 Rfn. Sahabir Thapa 6-8 GR)
- Defence Medal (28221 Rfn. Sahabir Thapa 6-8 GR)
- War Medal (28221 Rfn. Sahabir Thapa 6-8 GR)
- India: Independence Medal 1947 (28221 Rfn. Sahabir Thapa 6-8 GR)
Note: 6/8 GR was only raised at Dehra Dun 4 February 1948, and any WW2 veterans serving with the battalion post 1948
had their medals impressed with the unit serving in at time of medal issuance (6/8 GR) and not the WW2 battalion served in. Almost certainly this Rifleman would have also been a veteran of
2/8 GR but transferred to 6-8 GR on formation
The group is mounted as-worn 'in the hills' (see picture attached). The mounting brooch retaining the hinged pin fitting
Condition: Some spots on WM otherwise VF
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| A Second World War and later 'South East Asia' campaign group of 5: Rifleman Harkabahadur Thapa, 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- 1939-1945 Star
- Burma Star
- War Medal
- General Service Medal 1918. GVI & clasp 'Malaya' (21133137 Rfn. Harkabahadur Thapa. 2 G.R.)
- India: Independence Medal 1947 (21133137 Rfn. Harkabahadur Thapa. G.R.)
The group mounted as-worn in the 'swing-style', suspended from contemporary ribands. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fitting
Condition: Contact marks and edge bruises otherwise about VF |
| A Second World War and 'Mau Mau' Emergency group of 8: Captain James McKillop, Kenya Regiment late Black Watch
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star
- Italy Star
- France & Germany Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue & clasp 'Kenya' (Capt J. McKillop, Kenya Regt)
- Efficiency Medal. GVI second issue with supendder bar 'Kenya' (Lt. J. M. McKillop)
Note: Awarded the Efficiency Medal (Kenya), published in The Official Gazette of the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya 24 October 1950
James McKillop, is reported to have been a been a flamboyant character, not least for his penchance of attending parades of the Kenya Regiment, asnd driving around around operational areas during the 'Mau Mau' emergency while driving his 'Rolls Royce' - at the time there was a shortage of transport in Kenya, and Officers were given a special allowance for using their own vehicles!
James McKillop appears to have been a long time resident of Kenya (his 'first' Kenya Regiment enlistment number was 580 - a pre 1940 enlistment - with further enlistment numbers being 3830, 5616)
In 1947 he is recorded as having been in a farm partnership with a chap called 'Prettejohn' on the 'Naro Moru Estate', before moving to the 'Sotik Estate' (Rift Valley) later in the same year, and at which place he is believed to have remained until leaving from Kenya shortly after independence
According to one correspondent who knew of Captain McKillop in the Kenya Regiment, James McKillop had served throughout the Second World War with a battalion of the Black Watch
James McKillop died 'Suddenly' (believed suicide) at Douglas, Isle-of-Man on 27 April 1967, at which time his relatives/kin were described as his sister Violet Ommanney (there was a David Ommanney who was a professional Hunter who may have been his brother in law), and his brother Ian McKillop
Research: Hard copy of the Kenya Gazette apertaininG to the award of McKillop's EM will accompany the medals
The group mounted professionally mounted in the 'swing style' suspended from contemporary silk ribbons. The mounting bar retaining it's long pin to reverse
Condition: GVF |
| A Second World War campaign group to an un-usual rank: Rifleman Clerk Khetbahadur Chhetri 2nd Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles
- 1939-45 Star (91128 Rfn/C Khetbahadur Chhetri 2-8 G.R.)
- Africa Star (91128 Rfn/C Khetbahadur Chhetri 2-8 G.R.)
- Italy Star (91128 Rfn/C Khetbahadur Chhetri 2-8 G.R.)
- Defence Medal(91128 Rfn/C Khetbahadur Chhetri 2-8 G.R.)
- War Medal (91128 Rfn/C Khetbahadur Chhetri 2-8 G.R.)
Important: All medals officially named in usual impressed style associated with the issues to the post 1947 Indian Army
The recipient was a Rifleman 'Clerk' and a most un-usual and seldom seen rank / appointment on campaign medals available in the market named to the regiments of the Gurkha Line
Condition: VF |
| A Second World War casualty group of 3: Sergeant Frederick George Andrews, Royal Sussex Regiment & Kings Royal Rifle Corps
- IGS 1908 Medal. GV & clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (776757 Pte F. Andrews, R. Suss. R)
- GSM 1918. GVI first issue & clasp 'Palestine' (776757 Pte F. Andrews, K.R.R.C.)
- War Medal
Note: Official correction to first 4 digits of Army Number on the General Service Medal
Sergeant Frederick George Andrews, 6th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, who was the son of Thomas & Frances Andrews and husband of Marjorie Amy Andrews of Uckfield, is confirmed as having died aged 29 on 23 April 1942. He is buried at Uckfield Cemetery
Condition: GVF |
| A Second World War Iron Cross pair
- Third Reich, Iron Cross 1939, 2nd Class
- Occupation of Sudetenland Medal, 1938
Note: The Iron Cross medal with magnetic centre
The group mounted German style for wear, from contemporary ribands - the mounting bar retaining the hinged pin fitting
Condition: GVF |
| A Second World War multi-campaign and long service group of 7: Sapper D.J. Angus, Royal Engineers
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star with clasp '1st Army'
- Italy Star
- France and Germany Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Efficiency Medal GVI with 'Territorial' bar (885623 Spr D.J. Angus, RE)
The medals mounted swing-style, presumably as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin fitting to reverse
Condition: GVF |
| A Second World War South African campaign group of 4: Sapper Albert Philip Jordaan, South African Engineer Corps
- 1939-45 Star (229412 A.P. Jordaan)
- Italy Star (229412 A.P. Jordaan)
- War Medal (229412 A.P. Jordaan)
- Africa Service Medal (229412 A.P. Jordaan)
Albert Philip Jordaan appears to have been a native of Port Elizabeth (his forwarding addresses for 'Next-of-Kin' are shown as 94, Princess Street, and 16 Frederick Street), and is recorded as having been born on 7 August 1924. By profession a 'Welder' he joined the South African Army on 16 April 1942, and was posted to the South African Engineer Corps, which corps he served with throughout his period of service. He took his final discahrge form the Army on 14 January 1946. His papers confirm that the medal here offered are his full entitlement for service during the Second World War
The medals mounted in the 'court-style' for display
Sold together with copied service documents confirming above details and the recipients services, sub-units of S.A.E.C in which he served and the medals he earned
Condition: GVF |
| A Sikh Light Infantry group of 4
- Sangram Medal (4448985 Sep Gurmel Ram, Sikh L.I.)
- Sainya Seva Medal & clasp 'Jammu & Kashmir' (4448985 Sep G. Ram, Sikh L.I.)
- 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal (4448985 Sep. Ebr. Gurmel Ram, Sikh L.I.)
- Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (4448985 Sep Gurmel Ram, Sikh L.I.)
The abbreviation EBR after rank Sepoy on the 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal would appear to be a subsidiary trade?
Medal mounted court style with pin brooch to reverse.
Condition: GVF
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| A South African Great War trio for service in German South West Africa 1914-15: Lance Sergeant J. Farrell South African Medical Corps late 5th Infantry (Kaffrarian Rifles)
- 1914-15 Star (Pte J. Farrell, 5th Infantry)
- British War Medal (L/Sjt J. Farrell S.A.M.C.)
- Allied Victory Medal. Bi-lingual South African issue (L/Sjt J. Farrell S.A.M.C.)
Note: The medals sold with named and card boxes of issue for the Great War medals - these now fragmentary
Recipient served with the 5th Infantry in German South West Africa and subsequently volunteered for overseas service outside of Southern Africa at which time he held rank of Lance Sergeant serving with the South African Medical Corps
Condition: GVF |
| A South African Officers Great War Pair: Captain T. Scott
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt T. Scott)
- Interallied Vcitory Medal. South African Bi-Lingual issue (Capt T. Scott)
- South African Servicemans Gilt and Enamel lapel badge
The medals mounted swing style suspended from a pin-back brooch on contemporary silk ribbons and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient
Condition: EF |
| A South African War and long service pair: Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant F.S. Eley, Army Pay Corps
- Queens South Africa Medal. Silver with clasp 'Cape Colony' (380 S.Serjt. F. S. Eley. A.P.C.)
- Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR: 380 S.Q.M.Sjt. F. S. Eley. A.P.C.)
Condition: GVF |
| A South African 'Commando' campaign group for service in German South West Africa 1914-15: Private H.A. Kempen, Britstown Commando
- 1914-15 Star (Pte H. A. Kempen, Britstown Cdo)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Pte H. A. Kempen, Britstown Cdo)
- Interallied Victory Medal. Bi-lingual South African issue (Pte H. A. Kempen, Britstown Cdo)
Note: The medals retaining their contemporary worn silk ribands
Condition: VF |
| A South African 'Commando' campaign group for service in German South West Africa 1914-15: Private P.J. Bosch, Van Rhynsdorp Commando
- 1914-15 Star (Pte P. J. Bosch, Van Rhynsdorp Commando)
- British War Medal (Pte P. J. Bosch, Van Rhynsdorp Commando)
- Allied Victory Medal. Bi-lingual South African issue (Pte P. J. Bosch, Van Rhynsdorp Commando)
Note: The medals retaining contemporary silk ribands
Condition: VF |
| A South Atlantic and Northern Ireland Campaign pair: Corporal T.V. King, Royal Air Force
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (A8092077 Lac. T. V. King. RAF.)
- South Atlantic Medal 1982. With campaign rosette on ribbon (Cpl. T. V. King. (A8092077) RAF.)
Condition: VF |
| A superb and well documented '14th Army' Burma casualty Military Medal Group of 7: Major Peter D. Kelley, M.M.,1st Cadet Battalion Queens Own Highlanders (Army Cadet Force), late 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers
- Military Medal. GVI first type (6104867 A. Cpl. P.D. Kelley
S.Wales.Bord)
- 19139-45 Star
- Burma Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Cadet Forces Medal. EIIR issue Major P.D. Kelley, MM, ACF
- Military & Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem, Officers breast badge
The recipient was a Scot from Evanton, Ross-shire Scotland
The official recommendation for the MM states;
Quote,
On 16th February, 1945, during the action fought on the west bank of the Shweli River to cover the withdrawal of another Brigade Headquarters, this NCO led his section in an attack on a strong enemy road block between his company and Battalion Tactical Headquarters. During a bayonet charge on a Japanese light machine gun post, he was wounded and was evacuated to Company Headquarters for dressings. Later, he came back to his platoon, bandaged in several places, and reported to his Platoon Commander who was still engaged in attacking the road block. The Platoon Commander asked him what he was doing and where his equipment was. Corporal Kelley replied that he had returned to lead his section again, and that, if he had been seen picking up his equipment, his company Commander would not have allowed him to return. He rejoined his section, and after a quick reconnaissance ordered another attack on the same post, which was quickly captured in spite of heavy casualties. In this attack, Corporal Kelley personally accounted for four Japanese killed, but was himself again wounded, this time very severely. The personal courage and leadership of the NCO, both in this action and throughout the whole campaign, have been of the highest order.
A foot note to above states.........
N.B. Several weeks previously he had been recommended for a commission for “gallantry and initiative at the Battle of Pinwe.” His papers confirming the recommendation and posting him to Bangalore arrived at Battalion Headquarters a few days after the incident described above. The severe wounds received in this engagement however, have detained him in hospital for seven months and have so far prevented his proceeding with his commission as directed.
Unquote.
Note: The group comprises a small archive with other artefacts including;
a. An important original note book with 42 pages of hand-written notes (perfectly legible in an attractive style) about life / service in Burma 1944-1945, many names mentioned and full and packed with observations and regimental anecdotes thus surely constituting an important primary source document for the history and services of 6/SWB. The front inside of notebook bearing the cloth insignia of 14th Army (see scanned pics). The book bears the recipients service details on the front card covers
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE NOTE-BOOK WHICH WAS 'WRITTEN IN THEATRE' WOULD CONSTITUE AN IMPORTANT AND VALAUABLE PRIMARY REFERENCE RE-SOURCE WITH REGARDS TO THE HISTORY OF 6 BATTALION SOUTH WALES BORDERERS IN BURMA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
b. Original named letter of transmission on Buckingham Palace letter head re MM (see scanned image)
c. A fine original black and white studio posed photograph of recipient taken in India, wearing SWB insignia and named / identified on reverse as 'Commando 1943, 6/South Wales Borderers Combined Operations, Peter' (see scanned image)
d. Various copied letters from Military Officers in the field regarding recipients services and gallantry
e. Copied MM recommendation
f. Copied London Gazette entry pages
Post War he gained a Commission in the Army Cadet Force and was in later years Officer Commanding the 'Ross and Cromarty' Army Cadet Force which units were part
The group mounted swing style 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fittings
Condition: Minor contacts & chipping to the Order otherwise better than VF |
| A Third Reich Iron Cross group of 4
- Third Reich, Iron Cross 1939, 2nd Class
- War Merit Cross 1939, 2nd Class with swords
- Winter Campaign in the East Medal 1941-42
- Commemorative Medal 1st October 1938
The group mounted with contemporary ribbons in proper German style for wear
Condition: GVF |
| A triple 'South East Asia' campaign service pair: Lance Corporal Narbahadur Rai, Gurkha Engineers
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21147138 Spr Narbahadur Rai, Gurkha Engrs)
- General Service 1962. 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21147318 L/Cpl Narbahadur Rai, Gurkha Engrs)
Note: The last 3 letters of 'Engrs' on the GSM 1918 have been officially corrected
Second clasp on the GSM 1962 attached by a 'silver rod' as issued
Together with original card box of issue for the GSM 1962 this with the name of Lance Corporal Narbahadur Rai, Gurkha Engineers written on it
Condition: VF |
| A triple 'South East Asia' campaign service pair: Rifleman Indrabahdur Ale, 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21147925 Rfn. Indrabahadur Ale, 1/6 G.R.)
- General Service 1962. 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21147925 Rfn. Indrabahadur Ale, 1/6 GR)
Note: The second clasp on the GSM 1962 attached by a 'silver rod' as issued
Condition: Contact wear on both thus about VF |
| A veterinary soldiers group of 3: Private A.H. Mortimer, Army Veterinary Corps
- 1914-15 Star (SE-5546 Pte A.H. Mortimer, A.V.C.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (SE-5546 A.Cpl A.H. Mortimer, A.V.C.)
- Allied Victory Medal (SE-5546 A.Cpl A.H. Mortimer, A.V.C.)
Condition: GVF |
| A Vietnam era named Purple Heart group of 3: Earl B. McCracken, United States Army
- Air Medal (Earl B. McCracken)
- Army Commendation Medal (Earl B. McCracken)
- Purple Heart (Earl B. McCracken)
Note: The medals all uniformly named in a typical Vietnam era style
Condition: GVF |
| A Volunteer who witnessed a Victoria Cross incident group of 8: Major Charles.G.N. Milne, V.D., 4th City of Aberdeen Battalion, Home Guard, late 2nd Field Troop Canadian Engineers and 2nd Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- QSA Medal with 5 clasps ‘CC’ ‘OFS’ ‘JO' 'Belfast’ ‘SA 1901’ (8079 Pte. C. Milne, Gordon Highrs)
- 1914-15 Star (Lieut C.N.G Milne, Can: Eng)
- British War Medal (Lieut C.N.G Milne)
- Allied Victory Medal (Lieut C.N.G Milne)
- Defence Medal
- Coronation Medal 1937
- Colonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration (Major C.G.N. Milne, 2nd Fld Tp. C.E.)
- Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (Major C.G.N. Milne, 2nd Fld Troop, C.E.)
Charles Gordon Napier Milne was born at Ellon, Aberdeenshire, in 1880. A former pupil of Aberdeen Grammar School, he cited prior military service with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders, when he attested for 'Short Service' of ‘One year with the Colours’, at Aberdeen on 17/01/1900. Name and address of his next of kin was his Father David Sim of Buchan Buildings, Ellon, Aberdeenshire. He served in South Africa with the 1st Volunteer Service Company Gordon Highlanders, which throughout its service in South Africa was attached to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. He was present at the battles of Doornkop and Leekoehoek–at which latter battle he witnessed the deeds for which Captains Gordon and Younger of the 1st Gordons earned Victoria Crosses - the latter being a posthumous award. Uniquely, Charles Milne left a record of the battle of Leekoehoek when he sent a letter to his old school which was published in ‘The Grammar School Magazine, October 1900 on pages 92-93 and which is here quoted below;
Quote,
“ Krugersdorp, July 10, 1900.
We left Irene on Sunday, the 8th, for Krugerdorp, intending just to lie about a day or two, and take in arms from the Boers. Hearing on Monday that there was a force in the vicinity, we left pretty early in the morning, intending to go about 15 miles, but about our ninth three shots in quick succession were heard down in a hollow, so the order was soon given for our three guns to prepare for action.
We (Volunteers) were “gun escort” that day, so of course, wherever the guns went we had to go.
We went with them for about a mile, and when nearing a small kopje the Boers opened a sharp fire on us and our guns. Still we went on, and succeeded in gaining our “goal,” a small kopje, where we got orders to fire on the enemy, whose intentions were to destroy our guns if possible. We kept up our fire for a considerable time, but some of our gunners had got badly wounded, as they had no shelter whatsoever. Out of the twelve gunners nine were wounded, and one of our own officers. On our kopje we could blaze away and be perfectly safe. Later, the Boers opened a cross fire on us, but when they tried that we built “sangers” or small stone shelters for ourselves. Our guns were now standing with no one to fire them, so our Colonel asked men to volunteer to drag them out of the way; ten men did so, and tried their best, but it was of no use. We kept up a hot fire from 12 till 5 o’clock, when we thought they were falling back, but one of our fellows gave the alarm that the Boers were charging our position, so we opened such a fire upon them that no human being could live in. For ten minutes, about a couple of hundred rifles were being fired as fast as men were able, the rifles getting so hot that they could not hold them, men shouting for cool ones and more ammunition.
About 7 o’clock a message came to us from the General, saying – “Return to camp. –Roberts.” We started about 8 o’clock, and got into camp about 3 a.m., very tired.
We had only three casualties in our company
Methuen is expected to join-us today, or very soon.
Captain Younger was killed in this action.
Charles N.G. Milne.”
Unquote.
For his service with the Colours in the South African War, Charles Milne received a South African war Gratuity of £5 and a five clasp Queens South Africa Medal. He had served a total of 1 year and 110 days with the Colours, of which 1 year and 74 days was spent in South Africa. Like many of his race at that period in time, he migrated to Canada prior to 1914 where he was employed for many years as a Civil Engineer with the Railways there, during which time he continued his volunteer service with the Canadian Engineers. During the Great War he served with the CEF in France and Flanders, and in the United Kingdom. He returned to Aberdeen in the inter-war years, and was holding office as Chairman of the Aberdeen Area Council when he earned the Coronation medal. During WW2 he held a commission in the Home Guard being a Major with the 4th City of Aberdeen Battalion Home Guard from 1/2/1941.
With various copied research papers including full sets of papers for his South African War and Great War service
Condition: GVF |
| A well documented and scarce to regiment 'Old Contemptibles' group of 4: Staff Sergeant William. J. Hopkins, Army Pay Corps
- 1914 Star. With original clasp '5th Aug.- 22nd Nov.1914 (1284 St. W.J. Hopkins. A.P.C.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (1284 S.Sjt. W. J. Hopkins. A.P.C.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (1284 S.Sjt. W. J. Hopkins. A.P.C.)
- Military LS&GC Medal. GV first type (1284 S.Sjt. W. J. Hopkins. R.A.P.C.)
William Hopkins enlisted for the British Army on 19 August 1902. He is confirmed as first entered a theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 18 August 1914. His Medal-Index-Card confirms his entitlement and award to the dated clasp to his 'Mons' Star
The group is sold together with several items of original ephemera including a fine period Christmas Card signed from his childrenm plus Filed Service Postcards, and photographs one signed of the Royal personages
Condition: Ephemera fine, Medals GVF
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| A well documented Cadet Forces grouping: Captain A.S.P. Saint, 4th Maidstone Cadet Battalion, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment
- War Medal
- The Cadet Forces Medal. GVI issue (A/Capt A.S.P. Saint)
Important: Sold together with; 13 x letters of original ephemera dated 1942-1954, concerning the officers identity, various appointments, commissions and award of the cadet medal; set of Army Cadet Force shoulder flashes; official named card box of issue for the latter medal
Albert Stephen Philips Saint was born at 32 West Street, Wareham Dorset on 11 January 1911. His address while serving as a Cadet Forces Officer was 'Anglebury', North Way, Boxley Road, Maidstone (and later 'Fernbank' 41, London Road, Maidstone. The award of The Cadet Forces Medal was
promulgated in the military supplment to the London Gazette of 20 April 1951.
Condition: EF |
| A well documented Cold-War era pair to an Irishman: Corporal J.A. 'Sean; Jamison, Royal Air Force and later Station Officer Her Majesty's Coastguard
- General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Northern Ireland'(Cpl. J. A. Jamison (C4049791) RAF)
- Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (C4049791 Cpl. J. A. Jamison R.A.F.)
The lot also includes;
- Royal Air Force Certificate of Service
- Recipients bullion cap badge of Her Majesty's Coat Guard
- HM Coastguard name breast bade
- 13 x photographs most of Air Sea Rescue helicopters, speed craft and a clifftop rescue team
- 2 x Northern Irealand Drving Licenses with photos
- Newspaper article 'Spectator' 17 october, 1980 inc photo of recipient in his Station Officers uniform
- A poem to mark recipients 60th birthday form the Coast Guard by his pal 'Dan McGrew'
A fascinating 'modern' Cold War era lot, not least as the recipient John Anthony Jamison born on 6 May 1932 and an Irishman from the Republic of Irealand that subsequently served for 20 uears in the British Royal Air Force during which he completed the 'Russian Linguist Course (Civil Service)' April 1963-June 1964 (his R.A.F. Certificate of Service refers).
Quite what a trained R.A.F. 'Telephonist' would require a qualification in Russian for is open to speculation, but some inkling of what it was applied for may be gleaned from some of the verses in the 'Retirement' poem dated 1993 as under;
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He was trained by the forces to cheat and to lie
then he went off to Russia to be a wee spy.
He coastguarded in Moscow, in the communist land
which was awfully odd, since they're so far inland
But he didn't stay long
across the sea and foam
many words end in "off" there
so wound up back home............
Unquote.
Corporal J.A. 'Sean' Jamison is confirmed as rbeing enetitled and issued with only the two medals here offered
After leaving the Royal Air Force 'Sean' Jamison pursued a career as a Coast Guard Station Officer based at Orlock on the Bangor Coastline in Northern Ireland. Between 1987 - 2002, his place of residence was in Ballycastle, Co Antrim
Condition: GVF |
| A well documented French Foreign Legion 'Devil's Guard' Indochina gallantry group to a former multi-decorated decorated German NCO of the Luftwaffe: ofLegionairre Wilhelm Szery, 1st Battalion 3 Regiment Etranger d'Infanterie (late Luftwaffe)
An extremely rare and desireable German Legionairre's Foreign Legion group.
Legionairre Wilhelm Szery, 1st Battalion 3 Regiment Etranger d'Infanterie (late Luftwaffe)
- Iron Cross or Eisernes Kreuz 1.Klasse 1939 (with makers mark L/54)
- Iron Cross or Eisernes Kreuz, II.Klasse 1939 (with makers mark 55)
- Kriegsverdienstkreuz, II.Klasse mit Schwertern
- Croix de Guerre des Territoires des Opérations Extérieures avec etoile bronze
- Medaille Commemorative d'Indochine 1945-54
- Medaille Coloniale, agrafe 'Extreme Orient'
Wilhelm Szery, son of Anna Szery, was born in Bottrop, Germany on 15/8/1924 (French documents show a later birth date of 15/8/1927 - in keeping with FFL protocol to deviate from actual birth date), and served as a 'Fahnenjunker Gefreiter' (an officer candidate with NCO status) in the Luftwaffe during the Second World War. A 'Bestatigung' with the group, confirm that he served in the Netherlands in January 1945, and was a holder of the EK1, EK2, and KVK2 with 'Swords' - the last listed was awarded in 1945. It is not 'yet' known how he earned his German decorations, but it is known that he was discharged from the Luftwaffe on 5/3/1946 (ref the Allies 'Control Form D.2' or Kontrollblatt D.2 - document will be sold with medals)
A return to war-torn Germany does not appear to have had much lasting appeal to Wilhelm, as his French service record or 'Livret Individuel' show that he had travelled to Marsellies, France, where he enlisted for the the Foreign Legion on 13/12/1951, for a period of 5 years.
He embarked for Algeria on 6/1/1952, and did not again return to Europe until 30/10/1956. In the intervening years he was stationed in Algeria for 6 months where he completed his basic training, during which he was assigned to the 1st Regiment Etranger d'Infanterie for a period of about 4 months. On the 4/7/1952 he embarked for trooping to French Indo-China arriving there on 21/7/1952, on which day he joined 1st Battalion 3 Regiment Etranger d'Infanterie. He was to remain with the 3 R.E.I. for the remainder of his service in Indo-China and in the Foreign Legion. 3 R.E.I. was the most decorated regiment in the Foreign Legion, and the second most decorated in the entire French Army. In total Wilhelm Szery served just over 2 years in Indo-China, moat of which appears to have spent 'in the field' in North Vietnam. Luckily never wounded, Wilhelm was less fortunate in not being spared from tropical disease, or the wearing effects of service in the Orinet as reflected in his being twice hospitalised in Vietnam, first at the Northern Port City of Haiphong, and secondly at the Hill Station of Dalat. For his services in Indo-China Wilhelm was decorated with the Croix De Guerre (TOE) with bronze star, per General Order No 1759 of 15/10/1954, for his periodic courage and distinguished service at Bac Ninh (North Vietnam) on 2 seperate occassions in July 1954. In addition to his decoration, he also received the award of the Indo-China campaign medal and the Colonial Medal with clasp 'Extreme Orient'.
Between 26/6/1954 - 29/10/1956, Wilhelm served in Algeria, but did not earn any medals for his service there, though it was there that he was he was promoted to 1st Class Legionairre on 1/1/1956.
Wilhelm Szery was finally liberated from his contract with the Foreign Legion on 13/12/1956.
Note he is wearing his 'barette' or riband bar, showing all three French medals. Also see the distinctive metal insignia of 3 R.E.I. as worn on his (viewers right) 'left' shoulder.
That same barette and shoulder-boards with regimental insignia can be seen in his portrait here attached (and which will accompany the medals together with all of below insignia).
- Shoulder Boards with enamelled regimental badge on left shoulder
- NCO's stripes
- Extreme-Orient 'Theatre' shoulder flash
- Aluminum or tin ID disc with name and particulars of the recipient
- Regimental breast badge of the 1 R.E.I. with whom he served during basic training in Algeria
- Riband bar. Note that each riband bears an emblem - just as worn in the photo above
Also sold with the medals is the award certificate issued to Legionairre Szery confirming his award of the Medaille Coloniale with clasp 'Extreme Orient'.
The certificate was issued to the recipient from Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) while serving in Vietnam on 15/2/1953.
Also with the lot is representative example of the type of 'Regimental' award presentation certificates that were/are given to decorated soldiers of the Foreign Legion. decorated with Croid De Guerre (TOE) avec etoile de bronze.
The citation for Szery's Croix De Guerre is shown below;
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"This brave legionnaire, acting as the runer of the Intelligence Officer, has repeatedly distinguished himself by his behaviour. This was again the case during the nights of July 7-8th and 26-27th 1954, as the Citadel of BAC-NHIN (North Viet-Nam) was being submitted to severe harassment, when he went out to assist the wounded under enemy fire".
Unquote.
Also accompanying the medals are;
- Record of Service (Livret Individuel) and Medical Record (Paludisme ou Dysenterie Ambienne).
- 'Bestatigung' dated 2/1/1945 showing a record of Wilhelm Szery's German awards.
- 'Allied' Control Form D.2, or 'Kontrollblatt D.2.' dated 5/3/1946 confirming discharge from Luftwaffe.
Presumably Wilhelm Szery was being held by the Allies in a POW camp between awaiting his screening/discharge prior to receiving his discharge on 5/3/1946.
Sold together with all of the original documents above referred to - and too numerous to illustrate here.
IMPORTANT: If requested I can of course send a separate email with pictures/illustrations of ALL of the medals, insignia, and large amount of paper-wrok / documents that form this important archive.
Condition: Medals and insignia GVF, German docs worn, and French docs fine |
| A well documented Malaya / Borneo campaign pair: Rifleman Krishnabahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21140924 Rfn Krishnabahadur Gurung 2 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21140924 Rfn Krishnabahadur Gurung 1/2 GR)
Parsabahadur Rai was recruited at the Western Gurkha Depot Nepal on 8 November 1953. He subsequently served for a total of 15 years, taking his discharge at Singapore on 28 October 1968. At time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and the Testimonial in respect of his charcter states;
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Krishnabahadur is leaving the Army only as a result of rundown in strength of British Army in the Fra East. He is strong and very hard working. He has plenty of character and intelligence. Throughout his service he has received many good reports. He did particularly well on operations during confrontation where he was an acting Section Commander. He was most unlucky not to have obtained promotions as a result
Unquote.
The medals sold with a photocopied set of recipients service papers confirming all of above and his entitlement and issuance with 2 medals and clasps
Condition: GVF
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| A well documented multi-clasp Egypt pair: Corporal James Alexander, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- Egypt 1882. 'TEK' 'Suakin 85' 'El Teb_Tamaai' Nile' (1676 Corpl J. Alexander, 1/Gord Highrs)
- Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star dated 1882
James Alexander a native of West Church, Edinburgh, Scotland, was by Trade a 'Shoemaker' aged 22 years when he enlisted for the British Army on 31 July 1868, and service with the 75th Foot
James Alexander served his entire service of 23 years and 271 days with the 75th Foot which regiment became 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in 1881. James took his discharge on 26 April 1892
Amongst the foreign stations Corporal Alexander served were;
- China 1 year and 318 days
- South Africa 3 years and 221 days
- Malta 1 year and 144 days (another later tour was 3 years and 66 days
- Egypt and Soudan 3 years and 104 days
- Ceylon 3 years and 52 days
The medals sold with a good and interesting set of copied service papers and entries from the respective medal rolls. All his medals and clasps are confirmed in his service papers. He did not qualify for a Long Service Medal, and his character was described as 'Good' at time of discharge
Condition: Feint pitting only on the medal and some minor scratches on reverse of Star otherwise VF |
| A well documented Royal Household group of 4: Head Stalker, Frank Gordon, R.V.M., Balmoral Estate
- Royal Victorian Medal. GV silver issue
- Coronation Medal 1911
- Jubilee Medal 1935
- King George V's Long & Faithful Service Medal dated 1910-1930 & 'Thirty Years' bar (F. Gordon)
The medals mounted swing-style presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient, the contemporary ribands hanging from a pin-back brooch mounting bar
Frank Gordon was born in 1879 at Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was a Crofter's son, and like his father who was a Ghillie on the Balmoral Estate during the reign of Queen Victoria - and a contemporary of the famous 'John Brown' - 'Geordie' was subsequently employed at the Balmoral Estate from 1894-1948, and thus working for 4 monarchs, vide, Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V and George VI. Throughout his
his Royal Service the recipient served as a Gamekeeper and Ghillie, becoming 'Head Stalker' in 1937
Frank Gordon is confirmed as having received his Royal Victorian Medal in 1928, and the Long and Faithful Service Medal in 1930.
The recipient was also a member of the 'Balmoral Highlanders' which local corps was the official bodyguard to the monarch during their residence at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Sold with an accompanying file of research including copies of various medal rolls, and some local 'Royal' anecdotes apertaining to both Frank Gordon and his Father
Attached also see a wonderful positively identified illustration of Frank Gordon helping drawing in the nets on Loch Muick, in which he is the imposing figure standing between the King Emperor GV and the future King Emperor George VI
Condition: GVF |
| A well documented Second World War Naval group of 5: Petty Officer Eric Ernest Pilkington, Royal Navy
- 1939-45 Star
- Atlantic Star. With clasp 'France and Germany;
- Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
Note: The group also sold with 2 x cloth bullion Rate / Trade badges including that for Chief Stoker (see pics, and portrait where recipient wears the former badge on his sleeve) and Petty Officers 'crossed anchors'
Important: Group sold with 13 items of ephemera including;
- Certificate of Service on parchment
- Admiralty medal transmittal letter for 6 medals and clasps (as above)
- Letter of character reference
- Testimonial letter from school board
- Interim Trade Certificate
- 8 x Naval photographs including small portrait of recipient
Eric Ernest Pilkington a native of Sutton Bridge near Spalding, Lincolnshire, was born there on 16 September 1923. By Trade a 'Railway Clerk' he joined the Royal Navy on 3 August 1942. He was released form service with the Royal Navy on 6 September 1946.
During his Naval service he served variuously aboard the following vessels / bases; Ganges; Victory; Europa; Prosperine (Walkerdale); Badger (Queen Empress); Claueshouse (Berkshire); Epping (Lady Philomena); Wildfire; St.Angelo (Foxtrot); St.Angelo (Hornpipe); St.Angelo (Kintyre); St.Angelo (Ronaldsay); Pembroke
Condition: Ephemera Good, and medals / badges GVF |
| A well documented Victorian campaign froup of 3 to a soldier who served in the Great War and earned a confirmed Silver War Badge: Private James Gillespie, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders
- India General Service 1854. Clasp 'Hazara 1891' (1697 Pte J Gillespie, 2d Bn Sea Highrs)
- QSA Medal. 5 clasps 'CC''Paard''Drief''Trans''Witt' (1697 Pte. J. Gillespie 2: Sea: Highrs:)
- KSA Medal. With 2 dated 'South Africa' clasps (1697 Corpl: J. Gillespie. Seaforth Highrs:)
- Silver War Badge. Reverse numbered (447136)
Important: Sold together with;
- The recipient's original medal riband bar
- The recipient's original Soldier's Small Book
- Two Certificates of Discharge, dated 29.6.1906 and 27.10.1914
- Seaforth Highlanders' Association Club Membership card
- Photographs identifying the recipient
- Various Letters and Newspaper Cuttings
Note: The photos are especially good, including a large regimental group on card - many with medals and or ribbosn up, including Gillespie who appears in 'Field-Service-Order' with ribbon bar up slung bandolier and wearing kilt, sporran and regimental glengarry. The other is a group of 'home based' senior Scottish instructors, Gillespie standing with ribbon bar up and wearing his regimental glengarry
Corporal James Gillespie, a native of Cannongate, Edinburgh, Scotland was born in February 1867. He enlisted for service with the Seaforth Highlanders in May 1885. Overseas service included India, December 1887 to March 1893; and in South Africa, January 1900 to May 1902. He took his discharge on 29 June 1906, after 21 years with the Colours. During the Great War he is confirmed as having re-enlisted in the Seaforth Highlanders on 27 October 1914 and took his final discharge on 7 September 1918, due to ill-health. He did not serve overseas during the Great War, remaining in the United Kingdom throughout but earning the Silver War Badge in the process (his Medal Index Card (for the SWB) confirms that the number thereon is identical to that on the SWB with the group). He died in Glasgow, Scotland on 26 April 1921
The medals mounted 'swing-style' suspended from period
silk ribands (the ribands frayed) and 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: Edge bruising and contact wear throughout GF
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| A well illustrated 'Royal Pipers' Great War/Royal Household group of 8: 'Royal Piper' W. R. Robertson, R.V.M., Balmoral Highlanders, late Private 7th Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- Royal Victorian Medal. Silver GVI first type
- 1914-15 Star (2772 Pte W. R. Robertson, Gord Highrs)
- British War Medal (2772 Pte W. R. Robertson, Gordons)
- Allied Victory Medal (2772 Pte W. R. Robertson, Gordons)
- 1911 Coronation Medal
- 1935 Jubilee Medal
- 1937 Coronation Medal
- Royal Household Faithful Service. GV, 1910-30 suspender & '30' bar (Robertson, William)
William Robertson appears to have held several appointments during his long service on the Balmoral Estate (Aberdeenshire, Scotland), foremost of which in terms of prestige and local celbrity would have been his long tenure as a 'PIPER' (his Jubilee and Coronation Medals were earned in such a capacity -medal roll entries are included), and member of the 'Balmoral Highlanders', this latter being the official bodyguard to the monarch during their residence at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire Scotland
Born in 1886, William Robertson began his 'Royal Service' as an Estate Carpenter at Balmoral in 1907. Reference 'War Service Roll of the Members of The Royal Households and Estates of The King and The Queen', he is described therein as being a 'Stoker' in 1914, while at the time of his award of the Royal Victorian Medal on 2/6/1943 (source 'Royal Service') he is shown as then being a 'Carpenter'
William Robertson enlisted for the British Army on 10 September, 1914, subsequently serving throughout the Great War with 1/7 Gordon Highlanders and later 6/7 Gordon Highlanders, which battalions formed part of the legendary 51st Highland Division. His record of service is given as being present at the following battles;
- Festubert, 1915; Somme, 1916; Beaumont Hamel, 1916; Vimy Ridge, 1917; Chemical Works, 1917; Ypres, 1917; Cambrai, 1917; Somme 1918; La Bassee, 1918; Marne, 1918; Arras, 1918 and Cambrai, 1918
The medals sold with a file of research including; MIC; Great War Medal Rolls; soft-copy extracts from the Jubilee 1935 & Coronation 1937 Medal rolls; and photocopies of three photographs in which the kilted Piper Robertson is positively identified in each etc.
Condition: GVF |
| A Welsh Bomber Pilots group of 5: Flight Lieutenant William Ralph, DFC, 90 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
- Distinguished Flying Cross. GVI first issue reverse dated 1944
- 1939-45 Star
- Air Crew Europe Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
The award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Flight Lieutenant W.J. Ralph (156709) RAFVR then serving with 90 Squadron was published in the London Gazette of 15 August 1944. The recommendation states;
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"This Officer has completed an extremely successful operational tour against the enemy as Pilot and Captain of aircraft. He has at all times displayed an exceptionally high standard of Captaincy both on the ground and in the air. His devotion to duty and unswerving loyalty, determination and efficiency have been an example to the remainder of the Squadron. I very strongly recommend the award of the DFC."
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An estimated 152 x DFC's were earned by the bomber crews of 90 Squadron during the course of the Second World War
The below following biographical summary was prepared by a previous owner of the medals and draws heavily on the original - and fascinating - Pilots 'Log Books' that accompany the group
William Ralph was born in 1915 in Abertillery, Monmouthshire, Wales. He was educated at West Monmouth Grammar School and Pontypool and Cardiff Technical College. He joined the RAF on the 8th of September 1941 and carried out his basic ground training at Number 8 Initial Training Wing (ITW) in Newquay, Cornwall. After completing his Elementary Flying training on DH 82 Tiger moths at 7 EFTS, Desford, Leicestershire, he sailed on the SS Banfora for Canada on the 25th of March 1942. He was received by 31 Personnel Dispatch Centre (PDC) in Moncton, New Brunswick before moving by train to the Primary Flying School at Americus, Georgia, USA, on 1 May. Flying PT 17 Stearman bi-planes under the careful tutelage of a civilian instructor, Mr Featherstone, he soloed on June the 18th. Completing 68 hours and 53 minutes ab-initio training he was subsequently posted to the Basic Flying Training School at Gunter Field, Alabama on the 6th of August. Here he flew the radial engine Vultee BT 13A Valiant basic trainer under the critical eye of both AAF and RAF military flying instructors. 2 months later he was posted to the Advanced Flying Training School at Turner Field in Alabama where he perfected his flying skills on the twin engined Curtiss AT 9 ‘Fledgling’ and Cessna AT 17
Graded as an ‘Average’ pilot he left the United Sates, via 31 PDC, on the 25th of January 1943 and returned to the United Kingdom.
Arriving back at number 7 Personnel Reception Centre (PRC) in Harrogate on the 3rd of February, he was immediately sent on 2 weeks disembarkation leave. Following a short ground course with the RAF Regiment at Whitley Bay, he was posted to 11 Advanced Flying Unit (AFU) at RAF Shawbury in order to become acclimatised to the flying conditions in North West
Europe. On the 30th of March he commenced multi engined training on Airspeed Oxfords and on the 4th of May joined number 16 Course run by 1534 Beam Approach Training (BAT) Flight at Shawbury. With an assessment of ‘High – Average’ he returned to 11 AFU before moving on to 12 Operational Training Unit (OTU) at the satellite airfield of RAF Edgehill in Warwickshire. Here, he became the captain of his own crew and throughout the months of June and July trained on the Vickers Wellington III. Gaining an ‘Above the Average’ flying assessment from the OTU, he converted to Shorts Stirlings at 1665 Conversion Unit, RAF Woolfox before moving on to 623
(Bomber) Squadron at RAF Downham Market on September the 6th 1943. His first operation with 623 was as a ‘second dickey’ to Plt Off Shaw on the Mannheim raid on the 23rd. He took his own crew on a ‘Gardening’ (sea mining) sortie on the 25th of September and another on the 4th of October.
His first bombing mission as a captain in charge of his own aircraft (Stirling III EF 498 'F') occurred on the night of the 8th of October when, along with 117 other bombers he attacked the German port of Bremen. At 0118 hours, immediately after the bombs had been dropped on the target, the mid upper gunner (Sgt Bowles) sighted a M.E. 110 at a distance of 450 yards approaching from astern and positioning itself to attack the bomber from the port quarter. As soon as the enemy fighter turned into the attack, the gunners gave the Captain instructions to 'corkscrew port'. The M.E. 110 opened fire at 350 yards, but missed and the gunners replied, claiming hits on the Luftwaffe aircraft.The fighter broke away on the starboard
beam and was not seen again. On 18 November Plt Off Ralph took Stirling ‘F’ to attack Mannheim once again, but unfortunately, whilst on route to the target the Starboard outer engine became unserviceable and the crew returned to base after only 2 hours and 40 minutes in the air.
623 Squadron was disbanded on the 6th of December 1943 and its personnel were posted to other Units. Ralph and his crew were sent to 90 Squadron (also part of 3 Group) at RAF Tuddenham in Suffolk. Due to its high loss rate, by 1944 the Stirling was considered unsuitable for further bombing work on German targets. Consequently, the first 2 months of the New Year saw the Squadron employed in ‘Gardening’ sorties. Amongst other places, the Ralph crew delivered mines to the Frisians, Heligoland, Brest, the Keil Canal and the Gironde Estuary. In March the Unit began to fly supply-dropping missions to resistance groups in occupied countries.
Ralph’s Log Book is scant in detail (as is the Squadron Operational Record Book), but his longest trip was 8 hours 15 minutes and his shortest just 30 minutes! His last operational sortie was flown on the 7th of May 1944 when he took Stirling LJ 506 (WF-F) on another clandestine mission lasting 7 hours 47 minutes.
Following his tour he completed a course at No. 3 Flying Instructors' School at RAF Lulsgate Bottom before becoming an instructor with 1653 Heavy Conversion Unit at RAF Chedburgh. In December 1944, Ralph moved with 1653 HCU to North Luffenham, Rutland and converted from Stirlings to Lancasters. He continued to teach with 1653 until he was posted to 51 Squadron on the 22nd of May 1945. Here he resumed his relationship with the Stirling (variously at Leconfield, Stradishall and Wratting Common) and flew numerous long-range transport flights until posted to 46 Squadron at RAF Blakehill Farm on the 7th of January 1946. He was demobbed from the Service on the 11th of May 1946.
The group is sold with the accompanying original ephemera;
- Pilots Log Book February 1942 - October 1943
- Pilots Flying Log Book November 1943 - December 1945
- Photograph of Stirling Bomber
- Group photograph
- Sheet of 'Bog Paper' with a wag's message on it 'Good luck you old bugger'
The medals mounted 'court style', the reverse mounting bar retaining the long brooch pin
Condition: GVF |
| A 'Brunei Revolt' & 'Confrontation' service GSM pair: Rifleman Kalu Pun, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Brunei' (21151769 Rfn. Kalu Pun, 1/2 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21151769 Rfn. Kalu Pun, 1/2 GR)
Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
The medals mounted in the swing-style, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: VF |
| A 'Chindit' Battalion group of 5: Rifleman Tumansing Rana, 5th Battalion 5th Gorkha Rifles, late 3rd Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles
- India: Independence Medal 1947 (73070 Rfn Tumansing Rana 5 G.R.)
- 1939-1945 Star (73070 Rfn. Tumansing Rana, 3 / 6 G.R.)
- Burma Star (73070 Rfn. Tumansing Rana, 3 / 6 G.R.)
- War Medal (73070 Rfn. Tumansing Rana, 3 / 6 G.R.)
- India Service Medal (73070 Rfn. Tumansing Rana, 3 / 6 G.R.)
Note: All medals are Calcutta Mint issues and officially impressed in the correct post 1947 Indian Army style
Important: 3rd Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles was one of 4 x Gurkha battalions - and the only infantry units chosen from the Indian Army - that were selected for the 'Chindit' Special Operations Force that fought long and hard deep within enemy occupied Burma. 3/6 G.R. were the most distinguished of all the Gurkha battalions, therein - members of which regiment
earned 2 x Victoria Crosses for their heroism in Burma
Post Independence 3/6 G.R. was redesignated the 5th Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifles
Medals mounted in the 'swing-style' and 'as-worn' by the Gurkha recipient. All hanging suspended from contemporary ribands, the mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fittings
Condition: Contact marks commensurate with wear otherwise VF |
| A 'Colonial Police' B.E.M. group of 7: Police Lieutenant T.S. Dyson, B.E.M., Federation of Malaya Police, late Palestine Police
- British Empire Medal. Civil Division. EIIR issue (Tom Stanley Dyson)
- GSM 1918 & 3 clasps 'Pal', 'Pal 45-48' 'Malaya' (1011 B/Const T.S. Dyson, Palestine Police)
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Colonial Police LSGC & extra service bar (199 European Sgt Tom S. Dyson, Fed Malaya Police)
The group mounted swing style from contemporary ribands, presumably as worn.
Tom Stanley Dyson was born in Halifax, England, in September 1911. He enlisted for the Palestine Police on 14/10/31, and was a Sergeant at the time of his retirement from the Palestine Police in 1948. Subsequently the recipient enlisted in the Federation of Malaya Police, in which force he served in the Johore Contingent where he latterly held the rank of Police Lieutenant. His further service bar to the CPLSM was published in the Federation of Malaya Government Gazette on 26/12/1957. The award of the BEM was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette dated 2/6/1962, where he is shown as being 'lately Police Lieutenant, Royal Federation of Malaya Police'.
Note: The presence of the WW2 campaign stars suggest service in the armed forces circa 1939-43.
With various copied research including 'Gazette' entries for the BEM and bar to the Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.
Condition: EF |
| A 'Mau Mau' Rebellion and Long Service pair: Sergeant S. Hopkins, Army Catering Corps, late Wiltshire Regiment
- Africa General Service 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (5568859 Sgt., A.C.C.)
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue with bar 'Regular Army' (5568859 Sjt., A.C.C.)
The recipients unique pre-1941 'Army Number' indicates that he had originally enlisted and served with the 'Wiltshire Regiment', and hence is certainly entitled to at least one, and most likely more Second World War campaign medals
Condition: VF |
| Abu Dhabi: Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
The medal having a pin-brooch bar fitted on top reverse side of riband 'as issued and worn'
Condition: VF |
| Abyssinia Campaign Medal 1940-1941
This with a slip-on clasp 'Abyssinie' on the riband
Condition: GVF |
| Afghanistan 1878-80 Medal. No clasp (1989 Pte. J. Grigor, 92nd Highrs.)
Important: Private John Grigor, a native of Elgin, Scotland, is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' at the battle of Majuba Hill on the night of 26/27 February 1881
John Grigor, or Gregor, was born in about 1848 and was recruited on 2 August 1866 at Glasgow, and enlisted into the 91st Foot on the 8th of that month. He was then aged 18, a shoemaker by trade. He transferred to the 92nd Highlanders on 1 April 1869, and joined the regiment in India on 1 February 1870. Although he served with the regiment throughout the Afghan War of 1878-80, he seems to have missed all the major engagements and qualified for the medal without clasp. At the end of the campaign he went with the regiment to Natal where they arrived early in 1881. In February he was part of the Force under Sir George Pomeroy-Colley which scaled the Majuba Hill on the night of 26/27 February, when they were attacked by the Boers and routed in the disastrous engagement that followed, Private John Grigor being amongst those killed
On 29 January 1874 Grigor married Mary, by whom he had 3 children
Provenance: The medal is sold with accompanying notes on the recipient as collated by Mr A.J. Henderson, and formerly of his collection
Condition: Tiny nick on reverse edge otherwise about GVF |
| Afghanistan Medal 1841-42: 'Candahar 1842' reverse
The medal un-named as issued and fitted with a silver clip and split ring suspension
Condition: Polishing to highpoints otherwise GVF |
| Afghanistan medal 1878-80. No clasp (1792 Piper W. Cairns, 78th Foot)
Medals named to appointment of Piper are rare
The 78th Highlanders were employed on protection of the lines of communication during the Afghanistan War 1878-80, subsequently arriving in Kandahar in November 1880. The regiment returned to India in May 1881, and were thereafter based at Sitapur
The recipient William Cairns joined the 78th Highlanders circa 1870. He served at Home including Edinburgh Castle & Curragh Camp, Kildare 1878-79. In addition to his campaign service in Afghanistan he was also variously stationed at the British Army in India cantonments of Kirkee, Tarandha and Poona
Condition: VF
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| Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (4654 Driv: J.T. Baines. C. Batt: 4th Bde R.A.)
Recipient served as a Driver in C Battery 4th Brigade, Royal Artillery during the Afghanistan War
Condition: Toned VF
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| Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Ahmed Khel' (3409 Gr L.H. Welsh, 6/11th R.A.)
The British and Indian Army suffered an estimated 17 killed in action, and 124 wounded at the battle of Ahmed Khel against an estimated loss of 1,700 incurred by the Afghans
Condition: Toned VF |
| Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Kandahar' (Duffr Esan Ali Khan, 3rd Regt Sind Horse)
The third regiment of the Sind Horse was a very short lived regiment of the Indian Army (raised 1857 and disbanded 1882), and medals named to this unit are extremely rare on the market
The regiment participated in the debacle of 'Maiwand' where they incurred an estimated 14 x men killed and 5 x wounded together with 40 x horses killed and 9 x wounded. After the disaster at Maiwand the hapless Commanding Officer of the regiment was (together with the CO of the 3rd Bombay Cavalry) arrested and court-martialled (both those Commanding Officers were subsequently honourably acquitted in 1881).
Condition: VF |
| Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Kandahar' (R****mn Bhudderbeer Thappa 2nd Goorkha Regt)
The recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 2nd Goorkha Rifles Regiment
Condition: Edge wear and worn over part of rank in naming otherwise GF |
| Afghanistan Medal. With clasps 'Kabul' 'Kandahar' (Rifleman Dhunbeer Groon. 2nd Goorkha Regt)
A fine medal to the 'Sirmoor Rifles', or 2nd Gurkha Rifles
Condition: VF
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| Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. 2 clasps, 'Ali Musjid' 'Kandahar' (Sepoy Huneeray Goorung, 4th Goorkha Regt.)
Note: The 4th Goorkha Regiment were the only Gurkha Rifles regiment to earn the clasp 'Ali Musjid'
Condition: About VF |
| Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Sepoy Nurbeer Kawar, 1st Goorkha Regt.)
Condition: GF |
| Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. With 2 clasps 'Charasia' 'Kabul' (2143 Pte. W. Taylor, 92nd Highrs.)
Medal and clasps confirmed on medal roll as recipients only entitlement for the Afghan War. It is estimated that 121 medals with 2 clasps (various clasp combinations) were awarded to men of the 92nd Highlanders.
Condition: GVF |
| Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. With 4 clasps 'Peiwar Kotal' 'Charasia' 'Kabul' Kandahar' (Sepoy ****udar Thapa, 5th Goorkha Regt)
Note: The first few letters of the recipients forename are feint and worn through contact wear
The 5th Gurkha Rifles were, together with the 23rd Sikh Pioneers the only regiments of the Indian Army to qualify for 4 clasp Afghanistan medals.
When elevated to the peerage, and in respect of their fighting prowess during the Afghanistan War, Lord Roberts of Kandahar incorporated the figure of a 5th Gurkha Rifleman (the other figure was a Scottish Highlander) as one of the bearers in his coat of arms
Condition: Pitting and contact wear otherwise GF |
| Africa Campaign Service Medal 1940-1945
Condition: EF |
| Africa General Service Medal 1902. Edward VII issue, silver with clasp 'Somaliland 1902-04' (1798 Sepoy Asa Singh, 52nd Sikhs)
It is claimed that the 52nd Sikhs had the unenviable distinction of incurring the highest 'battelfield' casualty rate amongst all the Indian Army regiments deployed in the Somaliland campaign of 1902-04.
Condition: VF
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| Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (22542438 Sgt D. Ellis. R.A.P.C.)
Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps
Condition: VF |
| Africa Star
A 'Royal Mint' issue with contemporary riband
Condition: GVF |
| Africa Star
A Royal Mint issue
Condition: GVF |
| Africa Star with clasp 'North Africa 1942-43'
Medal and clasp are both 'Royal Mint' issues
Condition: GVF |
| Africa Star. The riband fitted with clasp '1st Army'
The medal and clasp are both 'Royal Mint' issues
Condition: GVF |
| Africa Star. The riband fitted with clasp '8th Army'
Medal and clasp are 'Royal Mint' issues
Condition: GVF |
| Africa Star: With fixed non swivelling suspension ring
Condition: VF
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| Air Crew Europe Star
A Royal Mint issue with length of contemporary issue silk riband
Condition: GVF |
| Air Crew Europe Star
A 'Royal Mint' issue with contemporary riband
Condition: GVF |
| Air Crew Europe Star
A choice 'Royal Mint' example, complete with original silk riband
Condition: EF |
| Air Crew Europe Star
A Royal Mint issue
Condition: EF |
| Air Efficiency Award. GVI first issue (855794 Cpl F.W. Cudlip, AUXAF)
Corporal Cudlip was a member of the Auxiliary Air Force
The medal mounted 'swing-style' from a pin-back brooch as issued
Condition: GVF |
| Air Efficiency Decoration. GVI first type (F G. Off F M H Tyrrell R A F V R)
The recipient Frederick Maurice Henry Tyrell was a Flying Officer serving in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve at the time of earning his AED
Naming is officially impressed, and the award retains the issue pin-back brooch to reverse of riband
Condition: Toned EF |
| Air Force Cross
12 x inch (or 90 cm) length of unused silk riband circa 1939-45 with proper corded edges
Condition: Very Good |
| Air Force Medal
12 x inch (or, 90 cm) length of unused silk riband circa 1939-45 with proper corded edges
Condition: Very Good
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| Allied Armies Entrance to Naples 1st October 1943
A brass commemorative medal issued and available in theatre to personnel and later veterans of the US 5th Army, and British 10th Corps
Condition: VF |
| American Defense Medal 1941-45
A good early strike with wrap brooch
Condition: GVF |
| An 'Emergency' & 'Confrontation' campaign service GSM pair: Lance Corporal Singabahadur Gurung, 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21147384 Rfn Singbahadur Gurung,7 GR)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21147384 L/Cpl Singabahadur Gurung 2/7 GR)
Condition: VF |
| An 'Extraordinary' attributed Hong Kong Prisoner of War group: Lieutenant G.W. Grey, Field Company Engineers Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, late Royal Army Service Corps, Royal Welsh Fusiliers and Imperial Light Horse
- Queens South Africa Medal 'Orange Free State' 'Transvaal' South Africa 1902'
- 1914-15 Star
- British War Medal
- Allied Victory Medal
- 1939-45 Star
- Pacific Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
Note: The group comprising old contemporary 'quality' strikes, the QSA, BWM, Defence and War Medals all being silver, and suspended from silk ribands mounted on a pin-back brooch bar presumably 'as worn; by the recipeint
George Willis Grey is confirmed as having served in all of the major wars that Britian participated in between 1900-1949, including the extraordinary achievement of being a 'Boer War' veteran who was captured in Hong Kong on 25/12/1941, and thereafter spent several years incarcerated as a captive of the Imperial Japanese Army
The recipient served in the South African War with the Imperial Light Horse (3107 Trooper). During the Great War he obtained a commission and first entered theatre of war 'France' on 1 December 1915, as a Lieutenant serving with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers - subsequently transferring to the Army Service Corps (his MIC actually shows last regiment served as R.A.S.C. - indicative of service in or after 1920).
At some stage in the inter-war years, George Grey relocated to Hong Kong where he took up an appointment with the Colonial Hong Kong Government, subsequently at some time joining the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, or HKVDC, with which force he was a Lieutenant in the Field Company Engineers, at the onset of the Pacific War in December 1941.
Basis his age, and the generally poor conditions under which the prisoners of the Imperial Japanese Army lived during their incaceration, Lieutenant Grey can be considered to have been fortunaye to have survived the ordeal
The group is sold with;
1. Copy of MIC
2. Extract from OMRS Journal apertaining to replacement medals to Hong Kong Government Officers, Police and Volunteers in which Lt Grey is listed
3. A jpeg (see illustration) showing both the miniatures and companion full size group of medals (note that the latter full-size medals are NOT here included in this sale)
Condition: GVF |
| An 'Old Contemptibles' Delhi Durbar and 1914-15 Star group of 4: Private George C. Brown, 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry
- 1914-15 Star (10449 Pte G. C. Brown, High: L.I.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (10449 Pte G. C. Brown, High L.I.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (10449 Pte G. C. Brown, High L.I.)
- 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal (10449 Pte Brown, H.L.I.)
Note: The award of the Delhi Durbar Medal is confirmed in the published Delhi Durbar Medal Roll to the British Army by Peter Duckers
The recipient who is confirmed as first entering a theatre of war on 30 November 1914 (MIC refers) - and hence missing the cut-off date for the 1914 Star by 8 days - he is reported as subsequently being recorded as a Prisoner of War in the Highland Light Infantry Chronicle
A soft-copy of the MIC will be forwarded to the buyer by email
Condition: Durbar Medal VF others GVF |
| An 'Orkney Islands Grand Fleet' Naval casualty group of 3: Able Seaman James Crawford Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Sandhurst
- 1914-15 Star (S.S.3752 J. Crawford, A.B., R.N.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (S.S.3752 J. Crawford, A.B., R.N.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (S.S.3752 J. Crawford, A.B., R.N.)
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission record James Crawford as having died on 8 April 1917. He is commemorated at the CWGC Royal Naval Cemetery at Lyness, in Orkney, Scotland
Condition: VF |
| An Afghan War casualty pair: Corporal James Calder, 92nd Highlanders
- Afghanistan Medal 1880. 'Charasia' 'Kabul' 'Kandahar' (2340 Corpl., 92nd Highrs.)
- Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (2340 Corpl. Jas Calder, 92nd Highlanders)
Important: Corporal James Calder is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' at Kabul on 14 December 1879, where he received a 'Sword-Cut' to the left hand - the nature of weapon that caused the wound being indicative of close combat typified in the period by the British Infantyman's prowess with the use of the Bayonet, Boot and Butt!
The medals court-mounted
Condition: Minor pitting on Afghan Medal otherwise VF |
| An Askari's Great War pair: Private Andrea, 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles
- British War Medal. Silver issue (5568 Pte Andrea, 2/K.A.R.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (5568 Pte Andrea, 2/K.A.R.)
Condition: GF |
| An attributed 'World Wars' and colonial long service group of 6: Captain John William Thompson, Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps late Gordon Highlanders, Kings Own Scottish Borderers and 7th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
- 1914-15 Star
- British War Medal. Silver issue
- Interallied Victory Medal. With MID emblem
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Efficiency Medal. GV bar 'Ceylon' & further service bar
John William Thompson first entered an active theatre of war when he embarked for France on 8 July 1915. He is thought to have served with 7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders (this battalion landed at Boulougne on 9 July, 1915) prior to being commissioned in 1917 and thereafter serving with 5th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, and later 52nd Gordon Highlanders. Post war he worked and lived in Ceylon, whereat he served with the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps, earning an Efficiency Medal and clasp as well as Second World War campaign medals for being mobilized for the defence of Ceylon from Japanese attack
Medals are mounted swing-style 'as worn' suspended from contemporary ribands hanging from a pin-brooch.
Condition: GVF |
| An attributed and well documented inter-war 'Iraq Active Service' campaign and long service group of 6 x miniature medals: Squadron Leader William Charles Hewltett, Royal Air Force
- 1939/45 Star
- Africa Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal (uni-face)
- Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st type
- Iraq: Active Service Medal 1928. No clasp
Unnamed as issued
William Charles Hewlett a native of South Wales was born 29 May 1907 and educated at Abertillery County School, Monmouthshire. He was residing at 108 Oak Street, Abertillery when he entered the Royal Air Force in September 1923 as an aircraft apprentice at RAF Cranwell passing out as an AC1 in July 1926 with the trade of Fitter Aeroengines. Posted to No 2 Flying Training School at RAF Digby he was later posted to Iraq where he regularly flew as a fitter / crewman on the Vickers Valentia aircraft of No 70 (Bomber Transport) Squadron. Awarded the Iraq Active Service Medal for flights in support of the operations in Southern Kurdistan 1930-31 he completed his overseas tour at the Aircraft Depot, Aboukir. His flying log book recorded his first flight as being on 15 December 1929. The entry for 23 June 1930, states strong head winds force landing on mud flats with dud starboard engine on way to fetch 'King Faisal' and his entourage to take them on to Egypt in place of other passengers. 24 June 1930 with King Faisal on board to Abou Suir, port engine banking, leads fallen off, rewired ok. 24 June 1930 to Aboukir having 'dumped Faisal' tied aircraft down for stay at Depot. 22 July 1930 force landing at Daratu with broken con rod No 4 cylinder starboard engine, engine out by night, new engine in and run up to Hinaidi, slept most of the way. 6 September 1930 return from Rayah with 'Prime Minister' of Iraq and his wife on board landed at Baghdad. 11 October 1930 Mosul to fetch stretcher case Flight Lieutenant Bund in serious condition raced bach at full throttle but he died the next day. 30 October 1930 forced landed at Amman starbooard engine thrust siezed and burnt out sent for new engine installed the next day. 1 November 1930 forced landing at Rutbah port engine failure, 26 November 1930 while returning from Rutbah crash landed with a stretcher case a lady injured in an accident overland, many transport trips with stores and personnel last flight 23 February 1934 totalling over 502 flying hours with an impressive two hundred and sixty one sorties
Commissioned into the Technical Branch as Flying Officer from Flight Sergeant 10 December 1942 (London Gazette 26 January 1943 refers), Flight Lieutenant 27 September 1946 Hewlett retired with the rank of Squadron Leader 7 January 1956 (London Gazette 14 February 1956 refers)
The group mounted 'as-worn' in the swing-style. Suspended from comtemporary old silk ribbons. The mounting bar retaiing the long hinged pin and casp fitting
The 'Iraq' medal being a scarce miniature on the market
Condition: GVF |
| An attributed campaign and long service group of 4: Observer J.H. Coubrough, Royal Observer Corps
- France and Germany Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Royal Observer Corps Medal. GVI issue
Note: Recipient received a full-size EIIR issue Royal Observer Corps Medal
The group mounted 'swing-style' suspended on contemporary ribands on a pin-back brooch bar, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: GVF
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| An attributed Ceylon volunteer's 'Burma' campaign and long service group of 5: Captain A. de C. Dickson, Indian Army late (No 3850) Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps
- 1939-45 Star
- Burma Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st type with bar 'Ceylon' (No 3850 Rfn. A. de C. Dickson C.P.R.C)
The recipients commission and subsequent promotions are as follows; Second Lieutenant, Indian Army, 12.11.1942; Lieutenant, 12.5.1943; Temporary Captain, 28.8.1943.
The group mounted 'swing-style' on contemporary ribands suspended from a pin-back bar 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: VF
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| An attributed Foreign Legion 'Africa Service' group of 6: Legionnaire 1st Class Ronald Becker, 13e Demi-Brigade de Legion Etrangere
- Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire) with bronze star on riband. In bronze
- Combattants Cross (Croix Du Combattant) in bronze gilt
- Overseas Medal (Medaille D'outre Mer) & clasps 'Zaire' & 'Tchad'. The medal frosted bronze
- Zaire: Military Cross of Zaire with 'Foreign Legion' (?) Palm on riband
- Tchad Merite Militaire: Gilt and enamels. With 'silver star' on riband
- Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires). Solid uniface with red enamelled star
Note: The group mounted swing style in the French fashion on two overlapping rows. Enamel chipped on lower left point of star on wound medal
Also with;
- 9 x items of Foreign Legion and French African service insignia (see picture)
- Named 'Lettre de Felicitations' from the Commandant 13e Demi-Brigade
The illuminated scroll 'Lettre de Felicitations' from the Commandant 13e Demi-Brigade, is signed by Colonel LORIDON and is dated 14 January 1981, this awarded to number 157663 Legionnaire 1st Class Ronald BECKER, of the Support Company, and in respect of meritorious services in DJIBOUTI. The scroll measures approx 30cm long x 20cm wide, this with minor scuffing and creasing, as found
Condition: VF |
| An attributed Great War Military Cross group of 4: Captain William Birnie, M.C., 5th 'Caithness' (Territorial Force ) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders
- Military Cross. GV first type
- British War Medal. Silver issue
- Interallied Victory Medal, with M.I.D. 'Oakleaves' emblem
- Defence Medal
Important: Recipient is a unique name / rank in the Medal Index Card file series
The award of the Military Cross was published per London Gazette 3 June 1919. The original recommendation states:
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‘During the operations from 21-28 July 1918, north-west of Epernay, this officer did splendid work and was of the greatest assistance to his Commanding Officer. The duties of Adjutant were ably carried out by him in the midst of heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, and frequently adverse weather conditions, when the only cover available were shell holes. The devotion to duty displayed by him materially assisted in the success of the operations. During the advance on 28 July 1918, when one of the companies came under heavy machine-gun fire and shell fire, he assisted in manoeuvring the company in such a manner that casualties were avoided and order restored amongst the men who had been slightly disorganised by the suddenness of the heavy fire opened upon them.’
UNQUOTE.
The award of the Mention-in-Despatches was published per London Gazette 28 December 1918. The original recommendation states:
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‘For continuous good service during the period 17 September to 11 November 1918. Captain Birnie has always performed his duties as Adjutant, whether in or out of action, with conspicuous success and with untiring energy. Both tactically and administratively his services have been invaluable. In particular on 12 October at Avesner-les-Sec, he made a personal
reconnaissance under heavy fire and brought back valuable information as to the situation. His gallantry in the forward area on this occasion greatly assisted in restoring a somewhat critical situation.’
UNQUOTE.
William Birnie, a Scot from Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, was born in July 1889 and pre-war worked as a travelling secretary to Sir Thomas Lipton (the Scottish buisnessman and first British 'Tea Tycoon'). Enlisting in the Seaforths (Territorial Force) shortly after the outbreak of hostilities, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 5th Battalion in April 1915 and was first embarked for France in March 1918, where, in the temporary rank of Captain, and latterly as Adjutant, he won his M.C. and “mention”.
The medals mounted swing-style, 'as-worn' by the recipient suspended from a pin-back brooch bar with contemporary ribbons
Condition: GVF
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| An attributed Indian Army 'East African' campaign group of 7: Captain J.L. Kenny, M.B.E., Indian Miscellaneous List
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Military Division type 1
- 1914-15 Star
- British War Medal (with swivel suspender)
- Allied Victory Medal with Oakleaves emblem denoting 'Mention-in-Despatches'
- 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal. Silver issue (with swivel susepnder)
- Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV first issue (with swivel suspender)
- Meritorious Service Medal. GV first issue (with swivel suspender.)
Note: The group mounted swing style from contemporary ribands suspended from a brooch bar, and almost certainly as worn by the recipient
The award of the MBE (Military) to Assistant Commissary and Lieutenant James Leonard Kenny, Indian Miscellaneous List was published in the Supplement of the London Gazette dated 3 June 1924. During the Great War the recipient appears to have served his entire overeaseas service in East Africa. Reference the 1924 IA List Supplement he is shown his 'War Services; are shown as; 'Operations in British, German and Portuguese East Africa, Nyasaland and Northern Rhodesia between 29th September 1914 to 20th November 1920'. His MIC further records that he served on the 'General Headquarters Staff East African Field Force' for the duration. For his services in East Africa the recipient was decorated with an 'Immediate' award of the Meritorious Service Medal (LG 29 August 1918) to add to the earlier award of a Mention-in-Despatches (LG 30 June 1916)
Condition: VF |
| An attributed Indian Army MVO group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel A.H. Buist, M.V.O., late Commandant, Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides
- Member Royal Victorian Order (4th class badge). Silver & enamel
- India General Service Medal 1895. Silver 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98'
- 1914 Star. With dated clasp
- War Medal
- Allied Victory Medal with Oakleaves emblem denoting Mention-in-Despatches
- 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal
Note: The group mounted swing style suspended form contemporary ribands from a bar bearing makers marks 'The G & S Co, 112 Regent St, London', and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient
The MVO was awarded for his services during their majesties royal tour of India in winter 1911-12
The award of the 1914 Star which was named to the Corps of Guides is extremely rare, and possibly even unique. At the time of earning his 1914 Star, Major Buist was attached to the 129th Baluchis and is confirmed as having first entered France and Flanders on 7 November 1914
Lieutenant-Colonel Buist died on 28 June 1946. The Times on 27 July 1946, contained the below following obituary;
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Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Hunter Buist M.V.O., who died at Hove on June 28 at the age of 75, was the fifth son of Major-General D.S. Buist. Six of the eight sons were in the Army. Born at Perth and educated at Edinburgh Academy, he joined the Royal Scots Fusiliers in 1891, and in 1899 was transferred to Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides Infantry. He served in the N.W. Frontier of India campaign of 1897-98, including the Tochi Field Force, with The Royal Scots Fusilers; he was in France in 1914 with the 7th Indian Division and subsequently commanded the Guides Infantry in Palestine in Allenby's campaign. "Buster," as he was known to all his friends, was a most loveable character. He possessed great personality, was universally popular, was always cheery and was young at heart. He excelled at all games which came naturally to him and yet did not know the meaning of the word ''side.'' Indeed his outstanding quality was his modesty
It was acknowledged, generally, that he was one of the finest British Polo players of his day. As an example, in 1899 in the final of the Punjab polo tournament at Lahore the Guides (C.W. Carey, F. Davies, Buist and G.B. Hodson) were opposed by the famous Patiala team, which included Pritam Singh, the Maharaja, Chanda Singh and the great Hira Singh. The Guides beaten comfortably a team in a previous round that later won the Inter-Regimental that season. Patiala were so afriad of being beaten that they gambled on on being the far better mounted side, and decided to blot out Buist somehow. They set their No 1 Pritam Singh, to ride off Buist, the opposing No 3, and never leave him for a second or even bother to hit a ball. The ruse was successful as Buist on inferior ponies was unable to shake Pritam Singh off and Patiala won the match after an exciting game. The Maharaja later often spoke of his "tactics" with delight. Buist was a scratch golfer, and won the Northern India golf championship in Gulmarg as a subaltern, a captain and a major. He was as happy playing with a "rabbit" as with a playe rof his own class. At tennis he excelled also, but at his best there was no one in Northern India to extend him, or he might have risen to any height. He was the fourteenth and last Commandant of the Corps of Guides, which was split into two seperate units, Cavalry and Infantry, during the 1914-18 war. In 1900 he married Mary Louisa. the eldest daughter of the late Colonel Sir A.B. Morgan, K.C.B. She died in 1910
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Condition: GVF |
| An attributed Indian Civil Service & Indian Volunteer Officer's group of 4: Lieutenant Colonel R.S. Weir, C.I.E., 11th Company Machine Gun Corps, Auxiliary Forces India
- Companion of Order of the Indian Empire. Silver gilt and enamels with 1st type integral brooch
- Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration. GV issue
- 1935 Jubilee Medal
- 1937 Coronation Medal
Important: All medals are contemporary to the period quality issues, of silver manufacture
Note: The group mounted swing style with VD in the wrong order of precedence
Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration was published in the Gazette of India 11 February 1933
C.I.E. was awarded 2 January 1939
The Hamilton Advertiser of 29 June 1962 carried a photograph of the late Colonel Weir together with below obituary;
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Death of 'The Colonel'
The County Council has lost one of it's best loved members this week with the death of Colonel Ralph S. Weir, who represented Bothwell and Uddingston South for 17 years.
Aged 77, ''The Colonel,'' as he was known to friend and foe alike, was the supreme individualist - a swashbuckling bucaneer of a man who loved to tease officials with complicated requests, who delighted in introducing onbscure classical quoatations into debate, who rejoiced in the cut-and-thrust of committee work, who revelled in controversey. He enjoyed life.
Distinctions
Son of a Coalburn headmaster he was an M.A., B.Sc. of Glasgow University, and after training for the teaching profession he went to India, where he later became Director of Public Instruction in the United Provinces.
He was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Indian Defence Army, being honorary A.D.C. to two Viceroys, and when he retired in 1939 he was commander of the Allahabad Contingent.
A Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, Colonel Weir was a colourful, outspoken egotist who didn't mind landing in "Hot Water," being extremely confident of his ability to extricate himself. His booming voice and hearty laugh will be missed in the Ingram Street chamber.
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The recipients full-size medals are also currently offered for sale elsewhere on the website.
Condition: EF
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| An attributed officers group of 6: (Officer number 69447) Captain W. Darkin, T.D., Royal Signals
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star with clasp '8th Army'
- Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Efficiency Decoration. GVI with integral 'Territorial' bar - further service bar
The group mounted in the 'swing-style' supended form a pin-back brooch bar 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: GVF |
| An attributed regimental 'Colonel of the Regiment' Victorian to Great War campaign group of 5: Major-General E.T. Dickson, Colonel of the Royal Berkshire Regiment 1913-1930
- Egypt 1882-85. Reverse dated 1882 & clasps 'Suakin 1885' 'Tofrek'
- Jubilee Medal 1897. Silver issue
- Coronation Medal 1911
- Egypt: Khedives Star dated 1882
Note: The finely struck contemporary to the period miniature medals professionally mounted in the swing style 'as worn' by the recipient
Major General Dickson's obituary was published in the regimental journal of the Berkshire Regiment 'The China Dragon' Volume XXV No 11, October 1938, as under;
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We regret to announce the death of Maj-Gen E.T. Dickson, at 6 Kentish Mansions, Tunbridge Wells, on August 23rd, 1938, at the age of 88
Edward Thompson Dickson had a distinguished career of over 43 years service
Born on July 16th, 1850, he was the son of Maj-Gen E.J. Dickson. He was educated at King William's College, I.O.M., and at Cheltenham College
After passing through the Royal Military College, he was gazetted an Ensign in the 49th Foot on January 23rd, 1869, and was posted to the 4th Depot Battalion in March of that year. In March, 1870, he was posted to the 49th Foot at Deesa in India and serve din that country until 1873, when he returned to England and joined the Depot Companies which were attached to the 95th Regiment at Aldershot. In January, 1875, he was posted to the 49th Foot at Parkhurst on their return from India
Subsequent promotions and appointments were as follows: 1st May, 1875, appointed Adjutant, 49th Regiment; 30th December, 1878, promoted Captain; 2nd February, 1884, promoted Major; 30th April, 1891, promoted Liet-Colonel; 30th April, 1895, Brevet-Colonel and placed on half pay; 1st May, 1897, appointed to the command of 49th Regimental District; 15th October, 1902, appointed Colonel on Staff, Barbados; 26th October, 1905, he was gazetted Major-General and commanded the troops in Sierra Leone; 6th July 1906, Major-General in charge of Administration, Eastern Command; 31st March, 1908, G.O.C. West Lancashire Division; 1st January, 1909, G.O.C. Home Counties Division. He retired 16th July, 1912, at the age of 62
He was recalled to the Colours on 25th october, 1914, and was appointed Inspector of Infantry. He reverted to retired pay on 14th April, 1916
He served from 1916-1927 in the Ministry of Pensions as Commissioner at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea
In the Soudan Expedition of 1885 he served with his Regiment as a Major. At Suakim he took part in the reconnaissance to Hasheen, and was present at the actions of Hasheen and Tofrek, and he took part in the operations and subsequent destruction of Tamal. He gained the medal with two clasps and the bronze star. When the Soudan Field Force was formed he was appointed Brigade-Major and served during 1885 and 1896, being present at the action of Giniss
He commanded the 1st Battalion from 1891 to 1895 and was Colonel of the Regiment from 25th July, 1913 to 20th May, 1930. His whole heart was in the Regiment and he took an active part in all its functions
In 1878 he married Helene Francis, only daughter of Col W.F. Harvey; she died in 1919. Their only daughter, to whom we extend our deep sympathy, married the late Lieut-Col P.R.P. Kemmis-Betty, also of the Regiment
The interment took place at Brompton Cemetery on the 26th August. Major P.H. Hight represented the Regiment and the following officers were present......
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The group accompanied with copied obituary and photocopy portrait of the recpient
Condition: EF |
| An attributed 'Mohmand Operations' North West Frontier service D.F.M. group of 9 x miniature medals: Flight Lieutenant V.E.M. Watkins, M.B.E., D.F.M., Royal Air Force
- The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Members (M.B.E.) badge 2nd Type (Military)
- Distinguished Flying Medal. GVR coinage head
- India General Service Medal 1908. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1935'
- India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37'
- 1939-1945 Star
- Africa Star Bar. With clasp 'North Africa 1942-43'
- Defence Medal
- War Medal. With 'Oakleaf' on riband to denote a 'Mention-in-Despatches'
- Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GVI first issue
Important: The group also sold with a silver hallmarked and NAMED 'Royal Air Force Halton Barrington Kennett Trophy medallion', reverse engraved: V. WATKINS. Member winning Rugby Team 1927 - 28
- M.B.E. LG: 1/1/1951
- D.F.M. LG: 8/5/1936
- M.I.D. LG: 8/6/1944
Vincent Evan Morgan Watkins, a native of Pontardawe, Swansea, South Wales, was born on 24 March 1910. He nlisted as an 'Aircraft Apprentice' on 29 September 1925. He commenced 'Adult' service on 24 March 1928, as a 'Fitter' of aero-engines. First active service was in India, in which country he served from 16 October 1931 to 7 April 1937. During his service in India he qualified as an 'Air-Gunner'. Promoted Serrgeant 10 June 1937. Between April 1932 to October 1938 he flew operationally with 608 Squadron flying in 'Westland Wapiti Aircraft', during which he saw active service on the North West Frontier of India. His Distinguished Flying Medal was an award for his gallantry during the Mohmand Operations of 1935. Further overseas service took him to the Middle East and Mediterranean. He received an Emergency Commission in 1940 and served with the Royal Air Force through to retirement on 31 March 1959
The group mounted court-style. The reverse metal brooch bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting
Condition: GVF |
| An Australian Imperial Force 1916 casualty group of 3 to a Gallipoli veteran from West Australia who 'Died-of-Wounds' in France: Private George Alexander, 'B Companny' 28th Battalion Australian Imperial Force
- 1914-15 Star (194 Pte. G. Alexander, 28/Bn A.I.F.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (194 Pte. G. Alexander, 28 Bn A.I.F.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (194 Pte. G. Alexander, 28-Bn A.I.F.)
Important: George Alexander, resident of the town of Boulder, West Australia, had enlisted for service with the Australian Expeditionary Force on 28 February 1915 - at the time of his enlistment he described himself as being a 'Labourer'. George was a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland where his mother Mrs. Christina Alexander, lived at Balnoon, Inverkeithny, Turriff, Scotland. He was aged 28 years and is confirmed as having 'Died of Wounds' on 7 November, 1916, having been mortally 'Wounded-in-Action' at 'Flers' between 3-6 July 1916. The nature of his wounds were caused by 'Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound' to his legs. He died at No 38 Casualty Clearing Station, France and was buiried at Heilly Station Cemetery
George Alexander served throughout his period of service with 'B Company' of the 28th Battalion A.I.F. - a West Australia unit. Prior to serving on the Western Front he had earlier fought at Gallipoli with his battalion having been there in the clsoing months of the ill-fated Dardannelles campaign
A 42 service record for George Alexander is available with on-line access at the National Archives of Australia, confirming all of above details and much else besides, including a poignant letter home to his Mother written from Egypt prior to his embarkation for Gallipoli
Sold together with the recipients original named ID tag, and an Australian coin
The medals fitted with their original silk watered ribands
Condition: GVF |
| An Australian Second World War campaign group of 4: Private Roya Edward Felsman, 2nd Australian Imperial Force
- 1939-45 Star (QX37241 R.E. Felsman)
- Pacific Star (QX37241 R.E. Felsman)
- War Medal (QX37241 R.E. Felsman)
- Australia Service Medal (QX37241 R.E. Felsman)
Roy Edward Felsman a native of Cloncurry, Queensland was born there on 12 August 1919. He enlisted for service with the 2nd Australian Imperial Force at Kingaroy, Queensland on 29 May 1941. Felsman served in the Pacific theatre during the war, being discharged from the army on 6 March 1947. At time of discharge he had been serving with 229 ASD PLN
Condition: VF |
| An Australian Vietnam campign group of 3: Private Gordon Edward Hunt, Royal Austraian Army Service Corps attached 1st Aviation Regiment (181 Indep Recce Flt)
- Vietnam Medal (38897 G. E. Hunt)
- Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975. With clasp 'Vietnam' (38897 G. E. Hunt)
- South Vietnam Campaign Medal Bar: 1960 (38897 G. E. Hunt)
Important: All the medals original issues and officially named in the correct styles for these medals
Sold together with copy of recipients service record.
Gordon Edward Hunt a native of Melbourne, Victoria Australia was born on 20 November 1948. His father Morris George Hunt resided at 3 Ferris Avenue, Mitcham Victoria. He enlisted on 21 February 1966 and served through to 20 February 1972 on which latter date he took his discharge from the Australian Army, at Brisbane Queensland. He 'Volunteered' for service in Vietnam and served in Vietnam from 5 November 1969 with 1st Aviation Regiment (181 Indep Recce Flt). He was subsequently admitted to Field Hospital on 10 March 1970, then 'Medavac' from Vung Tau to Butterworth on 4 May 1970 then onto onto Darwin on 6 May 1970, being finally discharged from hospital on 22 May 1970 discharged from hospital on 22/5/1970
Sold together with copy of recipients service record.
Condition: South Vitnam Star with enamel chipped & '1960' clasp loose on riband, otherwise GVF |
| An early attributed naval campaign pair: Clerk Thomas. M. Jenkins, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Fox
- India General Service 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Pegu'
- Baltic Medal 1854-55
Note: Both medals fitted with matching contemporary silver (not hallmarked) brooch buckle bars each retaining what appears to be a gold (not hallmarked) pin to the hinge and casp fittings on reverse of the riband brooches
For provenance see attached picture of the miniatures here being offered together with the companion full-size medals
The ribbons old and soiled
Condition: VF |
| An early Victorian campaign group of 3 to the Black Watch: Private James Nicholas, 42nd Royal Highlanders
- Crimea Medal 1854 & clasp 'Sebastopol' (Jas. Nicholas, 42nd Regt)
- Indian Mutiny Medal & clasp 'Lucknow' (J. Nicholas, 42nd Rl Highlanders)
- Turkey: Crimea Medal with the uncommon 'British' reverse (Jas Nicholas, 42nd Foot)
Note: The naming on the British Crimea Medal is officially impressed
All medals and clasps confirmed as being the sole medal entitlement of James Nicholas, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland who enlisted for the British Army and service with the 42nd Highlanders at Stirling on 12 February 1855. His name is also confirmed as being unique to regiment per the published medal roll and respective Musters of the period for that Regiment
A fine group to the 'Black Watch', the most famous of the Highland Regiments
The group is sold with various copied research including medal roll entries and muster lists
Condition: GVF |
| An early Victorian naval campaign pair: Clerk Thomas. M. Jenkins, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Fox
- India General Service 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Pegu' (Thos M. Jenkins, Clerk, 'Fox')
- Baltic Medal 1854-55
Note: Both medals fitted with silver or white metal contemporary silver (not hallmarked) brooch bars, each retaining their pin fitting to reverse of brooch
The ribbons old, and that on the Baltic Medal is now fragmentary
Condition: VF |
| An Egypt & Sudan pair: Private W. Robertson, 1st Battalion Scots Guards
- Egypt Medal. 1882 reverse 'Tel-el-Kebir' ''Nile 1884-85' (4931 Pte W. Robertson, 1 / Scots Gds)
- Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882
The medals with customary pitting, and with usual edge wear at 3 o'clock over 'Scots', but latter still clearly legible.
Condition: GF |
| An exceptional 'Presented by the King' MC group of 6: Captain G.T. Suttie, M.C., 7th Gordon Highlanders, late 4th 'First City' Infantry (Active Citizen Force) & Marshalls Horse
- MC GV issue engraved (Capt G.Tod Suttie, 7th Gordon Hrs By HM King George 23rd Nov 1918)
- Queens South Africa Medal & 4 clasps 'CC' 'OFS' Joh' & 'DH' (514 G .T. Suttie, Marshalls Horse)
- 1914-15 Star (Capt G.T. Suttie, 4th Infantry)
- British War Medal (Capt G.T. Suttie)
- Allied Victory Medal (Capt G.T. Suttie)
- Colonial Auxiliary Forces LSM. GV (Captain G.T. Suttie, 4th Infy)
George Suttie was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and migrated to South Africa pre 1900. At the time of his enlistment during the South African War, he was resident in Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony where he was employed as a ‘letter carrier’. At the age of 19 he enlisted for service with ‘Marshalls Horse’. After the South African War he joined the local volunters, as a member of the ‘First City’ Infantry – a Grahamstown volunteer battalion of the South African Active Citizen Force (4th Infantry). After serving with his regiment in the South west Africa Campaign of 1914-15, he obtained an appointment in the Imperial Forces with the 7th Battalion Gordon Highlanders. He received his MC for leading his men in a frontal attack on the enemy during which he was wounded in action. His MC was published in the London Gazette of 16/9/1918, and he was decorated by the King on 23/11/1918. The citation for his MC states;
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“Lt (A/Capt) George Tod Suttie, Gord Highrs. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although slighgtly wounded, he continued to lead his company for two days, when he had to have his wounds dressed. After a few hours he again returned to his company and led them in the open until wounded again”.
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The action for which he was decorated took place at Lestrem during the Battle of Lys between 9-12 April 1918. The Gordon Highlanders were awarded an estimated 225 x Military Crosses and 26 x Further Award Bars to the MC during the Great War.
With various copied British and South African service documents
Condition: GVF |
| An extensive and impressive Red Cross medical volunteers service group of 11 medals and badges: Mrs Ida Sophia Moss British Red Cross Society and Girl Guides of 'Bethnal Green', London
- Defence Medal
- Coronation Medal 1953
- Voluntary Medical Service Medal. With additional 5 year bar (Mrs. Ida Sophia Moss)
- British Red Cross Society Badge of Honour (Mrs. Ida S. Moss 577)
- British Red Cross Society Medal for Merit (13063 I. S. Moss)
- BRCS Proficiency 'Air Raid Precautions Training' / 'Anti Gas Training' (13292 I. S. Moss)
- BRCS Proficiency 'Red Cross First Aid ' with 1944 bar (09335 I. Moss)
- BRCS Proficiency 'Red Cross Nursing' (23871 I. Moss)
- BRCS 3 Years Service Medal with 3 x additional bars (12670)
- Girl Guides hallmarked silver brooch engraved (13th Bethnal Green (Ida S. Moss)
- British Red Cross Society cap badge (1 prong missing)
Important: All (except for the cap badge) of the British Red Cross Society items are officially named and or numbered
The first 3 x medals mounted 'as-worn' in the swing-style susended form contemporary ribands. The medals one time laquered. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and casp fittings
Condition: VF |
| An extremely rare Sudan group of 3: Major 'Bimbashi' J.H. Rivers, Royal Army Medical Corps late
- Order St. John of Jerusalem. Serving Brother badge (Captain John Herbert Rivers, RAMC, 1901)
- Turkey: Order of Osmania, 4th Class breast badge
- Egypt: Khedives Sudan 1896-1908. With clasp 'Nyam-Nyam' (Major J.H. Rivers, R.A.M.C.)
Note: Naming on the St.John Badge is contemporary engraved in the same style as other badges for that period
'Nyam Nyam' is an an extremely rare clasp awarded to a British Officer - of which only a handful were present and qualified for this clasp.
John Herbert Rivers was appointed a Surgeon-Lieutenant in January 1893. Reported as having passed the R.A.M. College course held from 3rd August 1903 to 29th April 1904, obtained an average of 75.4% and qualified specialist in Skaigraphy
He attained the rank of Major in July 1904. He was seconded for service with the Egyptian Army, January 1899 to January 1906.
Major Rivers served in the Sudan during 1905 and took part in the operations against the Nyam-Nyam tribes in the Bahr-el-Ghazal province on the Belgian Congo border. The force sent to restore order was composed of 18 British and 30 native officers, with some 700 men.
For his services in the Egyptian Army, Major Rivers was awarded the 4th Class Order of the Osmanieh.
From the London Gazette of 3rd April 1906, page 2325.
Whitehall, April 3, 1906.
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The KING has been pleased to give and grant unto the under-mentioned Officers His Majesty's Royal licence and authority to accept and wear Decorations (as stated against their respective
names), which have been conferred upon them by His Highness the Khedive of Egypt, authorized by His Imperial Majesty the Sultan of Turkey, in recognition of valuable services
rendered to His Highness:—
Imperial Ottoman Order of the Osmanieh, Fourth Class.
Major John Herbert Rivers, Royal Army Medical Corps.
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From the London gazette of 24th February 1911, page 1468. Army Medical Service,: Royal Army Medical Corps, Major John H. Rivers retires on retired pay. Dated 25th February, 1911.
Major Rivers died at Fleet, Hampshire on 18 July 1913.
The medals mounted in the 'Swing style' presumably as worn by the recipient
Sold together with a file of copied research, and including fien photograph of Major Rivers in uniform mounting his camel
Condition: GVF |
| An extremely rare to regiment(s) Officer's Second World War/GSM group of 7: Major O.A. Robertson, Queen's Own Highlanders, late Seaforth Highlanders
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star
- Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (Major O.A. Robertson, Seaforth)
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (Major O.A. Robertson, Q.O. Hldrs)
Note: The first 6 medals mounted swing style suspended from contemporary ribands, and almost certainly 'as worn'. The GSM 1962 is in it's named official card box of issue
Ossian Alexander Robertson (Officer number 182403) was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant for service with the Seaforth Highlanders on 12 April 1941. To be Captain from 1st December 1947 with seniority dated from 1 April 1944
Neither the Seaforth Highlanders, or the Queen's Own Highlanders served or were entitled as as a regiment to either of the clasps represented on the GSM's, and thus the group constitutues an extremely rare combination of medals and clasps to the respective regiments, and most likley a unique Officers combination to a long serving officer who served continuously on both sides of the amalgamation watershed of the Seaforth Highlanders and Queen's Own Highlanders
The group accompanied with below following items;
1. Silver gilt and enamel Major's metal insigna from full-dress uniform
2. Riband bars as worn reflecting entitlement to all 7 campaign medals
3. Swathe of McKenzie tartan
4. Calling card of Major O.A. Robertson, Seaforth Highlanders
Condition: The WW2 issues are GVF - the GSM's are EF |
| An illustrated French Colonial officers pair
- France Medal Militaire. 1870 dated obverse with uniface hinged
suspension
- Tunisia: Order of Nichan Iftikhar, Knights breast badge. Silver & enamel, reverse hallmarked
Together with 2 x fine portrait photographs of the recipient, a French Colonial Officer, wearing both of the above decorations on his uniform. The photograph in which the recipient wears his Kepi bears the photographers marks 'L. Menard, 18 Rue Du Parc 18. Fontainbleau' on reverse
Condition: Minor enamel chipping otherwise VF |
| An important & rare WW2 Divisional Commanders Group of 12, who personally shot a Japanese Motor Cyclist with his revolver: Major-General, D.M. Murray-Lyon, DSO*, MC, GOC 11 Indian Division; Commanding Officer 2/4 Gurkha Rifles, ex Highland Light Infantry
- DSO GV. First Award Bar (Waziristan '36-37). Suspension engraved 'Moeuvres, 30/11/17'
- Military Cross (MC). GV issue. Engraved "D.M.Murray-Lyon, HLI, Flanders 1915".
- 1914-15 Star (Lieut, D.M. Murray-Lyon, High L..I.)
- British War Medal 1914-1918 (Lt.Col, D. Murray-Lyon)
- InteralLied Victory Medal. With MID (Lt.Col, D. Murray-Lyon)
- IGS 1908. GV 2nd issue 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (Maj, D.M.Murray-Lyon, 2-4 GR)
- IGS 1936. 'NWF 1936-37' 'NWF1937-39". With MID (Lt-Col, D. M. Murray-Lyon, 2-4 GR)
- 1939-45 Star
- Pacific Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal 1939-45
- 1937 Coronation Medal
Note: The medals mounted 'as worn' in semi- court style, suspended from contemporary silk ribands, with a stout pin brooch to reverse of mounting bar. The MID on the IGS 1936 is a reduced size Great War period MID emblem.
The below following long and detailed obituary of Major General David Murray Murray-Lyon, DSO, MC, Indian Army, late Highland Light Infantry, appeared in the “The Journal of the Royal Highland Fusiliers (Princess Margaret’s Own Glasgow and Ayrshire Regiment) Vol IX No 1 June, 1975”.
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Major General Murray-Lyon D.S.O., M.C. (Highland Light Infantry)
Major General Murray-Lyon died suddenly on the 4th February after a brief illness. He was 84 years of age and was the eldest son of Dr T. M. Murray-Lyon.
Originally, he was destined for the Medical Profession but after passing his examinations at the end of his academic year at Edinburgh University decided that he would make the Army his career.
After serving his initial probation as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 3rd Bn of the K.O.S.B.’s in Dumfries, he was gazetted as a subaltern in the 1st Bn of the H.L.I. in Lucknow on the 9th December, 1911.
After the outbreak of War in August, 1914, the Lahore Division, with which the H.L.I. was brigaded, landed in France in the winter of 1914-15. It was during this period - early spring – that the bloody battles of NEUVE CHAPELLE, FESTUBERT and AUBERS RIDGE were fought in literally a sea of mud with trenches half filled with frozen water and crumbling parapets. Heavy casualties of sometimes over fifty per cent of Officers and other ranks resulted and very little material gain in depth.
It was also during these operations that the 2nd Bn (2nd Div) relieved the 1st Bn at FESTUBERT.
This was followed in April by the 2nd Battle of YPRES. It was during these operations that ‘Murray’ as he was known to his friends was first wounded.
He returned to his Bn. Later in the same year and in the autumn the Battle for LOOS was fought ON September 25th – in which the Indian Corps took part in a subsidiary attack at PIETRE. The employment of cylinders of Tear Gas by us was disastrous, the wind either changed or dropped and the attack only resulted in further very heavy casualties. Communications also broke down, so vital in battle.
For the second time in one year, he was wounded, was awarded the Military Cross and “Mentioned in Despatches.” During these operations he served as a Platoon Commander and also latterly as a Company Commander.
In 1916 after recovering from his wounds, he was appointed Adjutant of the 4th H.L.I. at Home. (The 3rd and 4th Bns, were the Special Reserve and were similar in character as the I.T.C’s in the second war, training of recruits and Refresher Course for those discharged from Hospitals at Home.)
It was whilst in Scotland in 1916 that he married Miss Meredith Napier, which led to a very happy and long partnership together. In December, 1916, he was appointed Act./Major and posted as Second in Command of the 2nd Bn. In France During the Winter of 1916/17 the Germans had been preparing their new “Hindenburg Line” which was intended to considerably straighten their front line from ARRAS to SOISSONS, thereby releasing many divisions for an attacking role. In some cases withdrawal was over 25 miles and so once again our cavalry was called into action and the Bn got used to Liaison with the Essex Yeomanry, “Hodsons Horse,” 18th Lancers and “King Edward’s Horse.”
On April 26th the Bn. Went into action in front of St.Quentin and lost 14 ofifcers and 269 other ranks and further action followed at BOURLON WOOD and in other parts along the CANAL du NORD.
On the 20th November, 1917, he assumed command of the 1st Bn. The King’s Regiment, with the rank of Act./Lt.-Colonel and remained with them until April, 1918, at which time he was appointed to command the 2nd Bn. H.L.I. During 1917 he was Mentioned in Despatches for the second time.
It was on the 21st March, 1918, that the Germans launched their heaviest attack since 1914. It was intended to drive the Allies right back to the Channel Ports. In the initial stages this was against the third and Fifth British Armies right down to the Junction with the French in Picardy. The 2nd Bn., after the few days, was heavily involved at BERLIN COURT and fought a courageous rearguard action along the valley of the ANCRE. The enemy had involved a new new system of attack by “Infiltration”. Pinning down forward posts with intense machine gun and mortar fire, his enfilade parties worked right round to as far as Bn. H.Q. was “Lines of Communication". Colonel Murray-Lyon handled the Bn. During this these difficult times with great skill and himself led the bombing counter-attacks when his Bn. H.Q. was attacked. The Germans were finally halted when some 40 miles short of PARIS. He then built-up the Bn. again into a strong fighting Unit which was to give a great account of itself in the final British Offensive which began in August of the same year.
During this battle the French reinforced the British Sector with numerous Reserve divisions and we saw, many of us for the first time, British “18 pdrs.” And French 75’s firing in consort. The 2nd Cavalry Division was also in action. In June of the same year he was appointed to the command of the 5th Bn Royal Scots Fusiliers which took part in the successful Allied Offensive from early August until the final capitulation of the German forces on 11th November, 1918. Later the Bn. moved forward to the occupation of the Rhine and he remained in Command until April, 1919.
He was awarded the D.S.O. and “Mentioned in Despatches” for the third and fourth times and also became a Brevet Major.
After various short appointments in the Army of the Rhine as Commanding Officer and Second in Command, he became Adjutant of the 6th Bn. H.L.I. in Glasgow in 1920 and held this appointment successfully until September 1923, when he rejoined the 2nd Bn. at ABBASIA Barracks in Cairo.
“Murray” was a fine player of the Pipes and encouraged everyone in the Battalion to practise and perfect their Highland Dancing. In the later years, when he left the Regiment and was transferred to the Gurkhas, he put this to very good account and exchanges were arranged between the two Battalions in both Bugles and Pipes. He told me that when he first arrived at the H.Q. of the 4th Bn. P.O.W. Gurkhas he was a little sceptical as to his reception by the Gurkhas themselves, so the first evening he quietly took out his Pipes and, going behind his “Quarters” played a selection of Reels and Strathspeys. The response was instant!
In 1925 the 2nd Bn. was sent to BANGALORE in India and Murray was selected as O.C. of the Advance Party.
He remained with the Regiment until 1927 when he transferred to the 2nd Bn. 4th P.W.O. Gurkha Rifles. It was always his intention to join this Regiment but in the early 1920’s the Waiting List was considerable, especially for an officer of his Seniority and he had to wait quite a few years until a vacancy fell due.
After his retirement in June, 1946, ‘Murray’ turned his attention to his alpine Plants and became internationally famous. His annual trips to the Alps and Dolomites as leader were most enjoyable expeditions to all his many friends and he will be greatly missed by them all. Dressed in his Gurkha shorts, stockings and red ‘flashes’ with his Rucksack over his shoulders, he was a well-known and beloved figure on the Mountains. This, I think, will be how we will all remember him.
A born leader, a brave and skilful soldier and a true friend, these are a few of his many attributes. He was one of the few remaining great soldiers of the pre-1914 era that did so much to train and lead in the Field the many Units that were raised immediately after August, 1914. We owe them our eternal gratitude.
We offer our deep sympathy to his wife, Meredith, and to their married daughter who now lives in America.
Colonel J.N. Mackay writes :-
I have just returned from M-L’s funeral – a simple and dignified service at which an R.H.F. Bugler sounded Last Post, and a Piper played a lament. Meredith was not present but I have had a courageous letter from her in which she says that Murray had been increasingly troubled by his old war wounds. This reminded me of an occasion in the Mess when he blew into a handkerchief a Bosche bullet which must have been lodged in him for 20 years.
Although he never spoke of his own deeds in the war he used to love tell anecdotes about his Jocks in the trenches. I recall two which typically illustrate these. On one occasion when the punctuation of four-letter adjectives had grown too tiresome to be endured he shouted at them to stop it. For a short while silence reigned, only to be broken quite soon by a repeat performance until the Sergeant intervened with “Will ye shut up that swearin’ you ******. Did ye no’ hear what the ******** officer said?”
Another, which never failed to capture a Glaswegian, came from Gallipoli where a Jock sentry, under a canopy of passing shells, said to his friend: “If ye listen tae them, ye can tell whaur they’re gaw’n. Yon’s for Anzac, and there’s one for Suvla Bay, and that’s anither for Anzac” – and so it went on till his wearied friend said: “Ach, awa’ wi’ ye. Ye micht just just as well say ye ken if a tram-caur is gaun up tae Maryhill or oot tae Anniesland by the ding o’ the bluidy bell.”
In his regimental life it was the men he admired and got on with, and they admired and got on with him. He never bullied: he didn’t have to. Men just naturally worked for him. He was the best instructor of tactics I ever knew, and that was because his outlook was simple and direct. He saw and made clear to us what had to be done and how best to do it. And the training he gave us was immensely thorough. Everything he did was thorough.
I recall the 2nd Battalion’s annual training camp in 1936 which, to our disappointment, had to take place at Dhar instead of Hoshiarpur. Thanks to M-L, who was our C.O., it proved to be an outstanding success. In fact we could have had no better prelude to 1937 when the battalion was constantly in action with the Tocol in Waziristan. For most of us this was our baptism of fire, and no matter how difficult the situation was, M-L’s foresight, his thoroughness, his coolness in command, gave confidence to all. It was for his leadership and unfailing courage he showed in that arduous campaign that he was awarded a Bar to his D.S.O.
At the funeral service today we were reminded of the text – what thine findeth to do, do it with all thy might. It was very true of him.
Colonel A.M.L. Harrison, President 4th P.W.O. Gurkha Rifles Officers’ Association, writes :-
My outstanding memory of Murray in Malaya is of his loyalty (even when he disagreed with the policies of Whitehall and the decisions of Higher Command) and his bravery. During those first two weeks of that tragic Malayan campaign, he was essentially a Front Line General who did not seem to know the meaning of fear. Indeed, on one occasion, when he discovered that a jittery battalion had fled, he was the front line. Arming himself with an anti-tank rifle, he mounted a Lanarkshire Yeomanry carrier and started a tank hunt. (As I was accompanying him, I confess that I was greatly relieved when he drew a blank.). His departure from the Division saddened all who knew, admired and loved him.
Of Ardcuil, I happily recall Murray and Meredith’s hospitable welcome, and our walks, during which he always led our conversation to the Regiment and those who served in it. I also recall the disgust of my Border Terrier, Robbie, who by his command was confined to barracks in our car when he took Vi and me round his garden. And I vividly recall the occasion when I stayed there and, at a solitary breakfast (having been told not to appear before 9 a.m.). I was confronted by a large bowl of oatmeal cooked by Murray and a table on which sugar was conspicuous only by it’s absence – and also his disgust when he returned with the eggs and bacon and found that I had raided the sideboard and discovered the sugar.
Those of us who served with him, and his many other friends in all walks of life, will remember him as a very gallant soldier and an upright Scottish gentleman.
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The latter two contributors to the obituary - messers MacKay and Harrison - were former brother officers of the 4th Gurkha Rifles. MacKay earned a brace of DSO’s in the Second World War and wrote Volume III of the regimental history, while Harrison earned a CBE and MC and authored the massive but sadly unpublished history of the 11th Indian Division in the Malayan campaign (FYI I arranged for the private publishing of about 25 of those divisional histories a few years ago).
The name of 'Murray-Lyon' is one of only two British names (both Scotsmen) still to this day commemorated on medals awarded to this day in the Republic of India's Army, vide the Murray-Lyon Piping Medal competed for annually in the 4th Gorkha Rifles - the other medal is of course the MacGregor Memorial Medal awarded by the USII).
Notwithstanding that Murray-Lyon was made one of the scapegoats for the British defeats in Malaya in 1941, there was never any doubts as to his personal gallantry (in the Great War he was awarded immediate awards of the DSO and MC and wounded several times) - indeed a copy of the official orders received from Lt-General Heath GOC III Corps, relieving him of command specifically make reference to his personal gallantry during the Malayan campaign (but note not even an MID awarded!).
Major-General Murray-Lyon - together with his three Brigadiers - was relieved of his command on 24 December 1941. By a strange twist of fate, his sacking saved him the horrors of captivity as an unwelcome guest of the Japanese ( the Murray-Lyon 'archive' includes several letters that the GOC 3rd Indian Corps in Malaya, Lt General Lewis Heath wrote to Murray-Lyon after the War, detailing the torture that was metted out to Heath while in captivity - that resulted in loss of sight in one eye and paralysis of a limb).
A soldier who led by example and from the front, Murray-Lyon was probably the only Divisional Commander of the British or Indian Army's to personally shoot a Japanese enemy soldier during the War - and that too with a well aimed shot from his service revolver. The below extract from 'Malayan Postcript (Ian Morrison, 1942) relates to the incident;
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"The following three instances may perhaps give some idea of the confused fighting which was caused by these 'infiltrating tactics' as they came to be called. At one point a bridge was just about to be demolished when three Japanese motor-cyclists came dashing over and actually succeeded in driving straight up to divisional headquarters. One was promptly shot by the then divisional comamnder, Major-General Murray-Lyon, who had drawn his revolver. Another was shot by a member of the staff. The third escaped....."
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For his gallant and distinguished services in a long and distinguished military career in the British and Indian Armies, Murray-Lyon racked up an incredible amount of distinctions including;
- Immediate award of the DSO for gallantry
- First Award Bar to DSO as Column Commander, Waziristan 1936
- Immediate award of MC for gallanry
- 5 x Mentions in Despatches during the Great War
- 1 x Mention in Despatches for Waziristan 1936
- Twice severely wounded in action during Great War
- Created Brevet Major
- By age 28 had commanded regular battalions of Kings Regiment and Highland Light Infantry
- Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles
- General Officer Commanding 11 Indian Division 1940-41
Research: Please refer to the extensive public archive on this legendary officer of the Brigade of Gurkhas. The archives are contained in several box files at the National Library of Scotland, which extensive specific inventory of the archive can readily be accessed/seen on line at;
http://www.nls.uk/catalogues/online/cnmi/inventories/dep233.pdf
Note: This officer was the Commanding Officer of 2/4 GR when John Masters (subsequently a famous author)joined the Indian Army. Master's classic autobiography 'Bugles and a Tiger' contains numerous mentons and references to his much loved and respected Commanding Officer, 'ML'....
Condition: GVF |
| An important attributed plaid brooch of the Gordon Highlanders, dated 1883, with provenance. The obverse bearing 'Stags Head', motto, regimental title and battle honours, and reverse fitted with a stout pin and hinge/clasp
This inisgnia being a presentation piece finely engraved to reverse in upper and lower inscriptions as under;
Upper: Presented to the Sergt Major 1st Battn, Gordon Highlanders
Lower: Bt Lt H.H. Burney on resigning the adjutancy 30th Jan'y 1883
This particular insignia was worn by Regimental Sergeant Major Samuel Skelley, D.C.M., 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - a legendary figure in pre 1900 1/ Gordons. Skelley, his sons, and his brother, racked up more than 90 years collective service in 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Sergeant Major Skelley had the distinction of being the first man of the regiment to be decorated for bravery after the amalgamation of the 75/92 Foot in 1881 to become the 'Gordon Highlanders' regiment. He earned the regiment's unique D.C.M. for gallantry at Tel-el-Kebir. Samuel Skelley's medals and those of his sons, one who was POW and another KIA in the Great War are offered separately elsewhere on this website by Aberdeen Medals - as are the miniature medals of the younger son
See also the fine portrait photograph of Sergent Major Skelley, taken in Colombo, Ceylon circ a 1889-1891, where he is wearing his DCM and Egypt Medals as well as sporting the splending plaid brooch here being offered
Note: Lt H.H. Burney later became Commanding Officer of 1/Gordons, and was wounded in action during the Relief of Chitral Expedition of 1895, which was the last campaign in which Sergeant Major Skelley served. Burney went on to serve with distinction in the South African War, and was recalled and made a General officer during the Great War
Condition: GVF |
| An impressive multi-clasp Sudan campaign pair to a native soldier of a Sudanese infantry battalion
- Khedives Sudan Medal; Firket, Hafir, Abu Hamed, Sudan 97, Atbara, Khartoum, Sudan 99, Gedid
- Queen's Sudan Medal 1896. Silver issue
Note: Both medals uniformly engraved in Arabic script to a native soldier No 2084 serving in the 9th Sudanese Infantry
The lugs have been removed from second clasp and unofficial rivets inserted in place between the second and third clasps - a not uncommon feature of customised clasp carriages encountered on these multi-clasp medals
Condition: GF |
| An India and South Africa casualty group of 3: Sergeant K. McLeod, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- IGS 1895. Victorian & 3 clasps ‘ROC’ ‘PF‘ 'Tirah’ (3756, Pte K. McLeod, 1st Bn Gord Highrs)
- QSA Medal. With 5 clasps ‘CC' 'PA' 'DR' 'JO’ 'BEL' (3756, Cpl. K. McLeod, Gordon Highrs)
- Kings South Africa Medal with usual 2 dated clasps (3756, Cpl. K. McLeod, Gordon Highrs)
Kenneth McLeod enlisted at Aberdeen for the Gordon Highlanders on 9 March 1891. A ‘True Highlander’ he had been born at Stornoway, Ross in 1869. On enlistment he was 22 years of age. After service with his battalion at the storming of the Malakand Pass in 1895, and subsequently in the Tirah campaign of 1898 where the regiment won undying fame for their gallantry at Dargai, the recipient was again in the thick of the fighting during the South African War where he took part in the famous Gordons battle at Doornkop, and was one of many which on that day, 29 May 1900, were to become battle-field casualties courtesy of a well aimed Boer ‘Mauser’.
It was for their unwavering gallantry in capturing the enemy positions at Doornkop that the then War Correspondent, Winston Churchill described the Gordons as “The finest regiment in the world. ”
Overseas service figured prominently in the career of Kenneth McLeod. He spent 6 years and 235 days in India; 51 days in Egypt, and 2 years and 348 days in South Africa. By the time he had left the Army he had ‘Qualified at the School of Musektry, Hythe’, attained a Second Class Cetitifcate of Education, and passed a course in Chiropody! Kenneth McLeod was discharged from the Army on 20 May 1910 aged 41 years, in consequence of being found medically unfit for further service. He had by that time completed 19 years and 80 days service. At time of discharge his intended place of residence was given as 23, Nellfield Place Aberdeen . His conduct and character with the colours being described in the highest approbation as ‘Exemplary’
With copied set of service papers
Condition: GVF |
| An India service Royal Air Force group of 4: Sergeant Albert E. Prince, Royal Air Force
- India General Service Medal 1936. Royal Mint type 'NWF 37-39' (528317 LAC A.E. Prince, RAF)
- 1939-45 Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
Note: Sold with a quantity (30) black and white photographs taken in pre-war India and Burma depicting aspects of; Royal Air Force service; retrival of crashed aircraft; personnel; Manadaly Fort; Sunday Church parades, as well as Indian and Burmese topography. Some photographs notated. Also sold with; recipients R.A.F. identity discs; the recipients cloth medal ribbon bar; named card box of issue for the IGS (side torn) and a small printed tape receipt for his medal awards this named to him in rank of Sergeant.
Important: Sergeant Albert Prince would appear to have earned his 1939-45 Star for specified Frontier Service in period 1940-41 (after the terminal qualifying date for the IGS 1936, and hence may be a scarce award to the Royal Air Force in India for that period). The suggestion is made basis amongst as amongst the ephemera is a Christmas Card Menu dated December 1940, R.A.F. Peshawar, India
Condition: GVF |
| An India Volunteers campaign and long service group of 6: Lieutenant Charles A. Perry, I.S.O., Assam Valley Light Horse
- Imperial Service Order, GV issue. Reverse bearing hallmarks
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut C.A.S. Perry)
- Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut C.A.S. Perry)
- Coronation 1902 Medal, bronze issue
- Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration, GV (Lt. C. A S Perry, 6th Assam Valley Lt. Horse)
- Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. GV issue (Serjt C.A.S. Perry, Assam Valley Lt. Horse)
Important: The original integral top brooch bar with pin is fitted on upper riband of the Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration
The award of the Imperial Service Order was published in London Gazette OF 3 June 1933. ‘For unassuming and efficient work for nearly 30 years in the post of Registrar of the Public Works Department Secretariat which has been specially noted on by a succession of Chief Engineers and Secretaries to Government in the Public Works Department’.
Charles Alfred Stanley Perry served in the East Coast Volunteer Rifles. As a Lance-Sergeant he was part of the Indian Volunteer Coronation Contingent, for which services he received the Coronation Medal in bronze. Latterly in the Assam Valley Light Horse he was awarded the Volunteer Long Service Medal as a Serjeant, the award being notified in the I.A.O. No. 521 of September 1912. Perry was granted a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Assam Valley Light Horse on 1 July 1914 and was promoted to Lieutenant on 1 February 1917. In January 1918 he was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the I.A.R.O. He served in the Supply and Transport Corps from 31 January 1918 and was with 8 (Lucknow) Divisional Supply Company. He was advanced to Lieutenant, I.A.R.O., in January 1919. Perry was then awarded the Indian Volunteer Forces Officers’ Decoration, published in the Gazette of India of 21 May 1921. He resigned his commission from the I.A.R.O. on 1 May 1922
In civilian life, prior to the Great War, he was Superintendent of the Public Works Secretariat of Assam. After the war he was Registrar. In 1933 Perry was appointed a Companion of the Imperial Service Order in his capacity as Registrar, Public Works Department, Assam Secretariat
The medals sold with file of various copied research confirming all of above details
The group professionally 'court mounted' by Spink, and retaining a stout long brass pin to reverse of mounting bar
Condition: Minor enamel wear on ISO otherwise GVF |
| An Indian Air Force Officers group of 5: 8835 Flight Lieutenant D. Veeraraghavan, Indian Air Force
- Samar Seva Star 1965 (8835 Fg Offr D. Veeraraghavan, I.A.F.)
- Raksha Medal 1965 (8835 Fg Offr D. Veeraraghavan, I.A.F.)
- Sangram Medal 1971 (8835 Flt. Lt. D. Veeraraghavan, I.A.F.)
- Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (this un-named as issued)
- Armed Forces 9 years Long Service Medal (8835 Flt. Lt. D. Veeraraghavan, I.A.F.)
The group mounted court style, and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient. The group having a brass pin to reverse of the mounting bar. Note a 'riband' only is worn to denote entitlement to a 25th Anniversary of Indepependence Medal - a medal likely never subsequently issued, or received by the recipient, as the mounting bar shows no indication of a medal ever having been worn in the group here offered for sale. Note: None issuance of medals, and or issuance of 'un-named' medals is a relatively
common occurrence in post independence medal groups.
Condition: VF |
| An Indian Cavalry Officers group of 4: Captain George Chichester Smythe Ferguson, 6th King Edwards Own Cavalry, Indian Army
- 1914 Star. With contemporary copy clasp (Lieut G.C.S. Ferguson, 6th K.E.O. Cavly)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt G.C.S. Ferguson)
- Interallied Victory Medal (Capt G.C.S. Ferguson)
- Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue
The recipient was born in Barnstaple, Devon on 26 August 1895, into an Ulster family of some antiquity with it's roots in County Antrim - indeed George Ferguson is confirmed as having first been commissioned into the Leinster Regiment (Militia) on 20 March 1907. He transferred to the Indian Army in 1909. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 12 November 1914.
The medals are mounted 'swing-style' on silk ribbons with a pin-back brooch bar
Condition: GVF |
| An Indian Medical Volunteers 'Kenya Service' Group of 3: K.C. Dhupa, St.John Ambulance Brigade Association. Kenya
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Service Medal of St.John (3976 K.C. Dhupa, Kenya S.J.A.B.O. 1942)
The medals mounted court-style suspended form an older brass pinned brooch mounting bar
Condition: VF |
| An inter-wars North West Frontier campaign pair: Rifleman Kishanbahadur Rana, 1st Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles
- IGS Medal 1908. GV 'North West Frontier 30-31' (2477 Rfm Kishanbahadur Rana 1-3 G.R)
- IGS Medal 1936. With both 'NWF' clasps (2477 Rfm Kishanbahadur Rana 1-3 G.R)
Note: The clasps on the IGS 1936 are joined by a silver rod
Condition: VF |
| An Interesting 'Military' M.B.E. Group of Ten to a veteran of Jutland & survivor of sinking of H.M.S. Nottingham in 1916, and later Prisoner of War at Hong Kong, 1941: Lieutenant F.W. Mitchell, M.B.E., Royal Navy
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division)2nd type
- 1914-15 Star
- British War Medal. Silver issue
- Interallied Victory Medal
- 1939-1945 Star
- Pacific Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Delhi Durbar 1911, silver issue
- Jubilee Medal 1935
The M.B.E. was published in the London Gazette1.1.1938
Lieutenant Frederick W. Mitchell, R.N. Lieutenant Commander Frederick William Mitchell, M.B.E., born Portsea, Hampshire, 1888; joined the Royal Navy as Boy Second Class, 1906; service during the Great War included as a Petty Officer in H.M.S. Queen Mary (Battle Cruiser), 4.1.1914-5.10.1915, during which time, as part of the 1st Battle Cruiser Squadron Grand Fleet she took part in the Battle of Heligoland Bight; he served in H.M.S. Nottingham, 9.5.1916-19.8.1916, during which time she participated in the Battle of Jutland (31.5.1916), where as part of the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron she clashed with the German 4th Scouting Group; Mitchell''s service in the Nottingham came to an end when during the early hours of 19.8.1916 she was hit and sunk by three torpedoes fired from U 52; Mitchell survived the attack, however, 38 men were lost; further postings included in H.M.S. Implacable, 10.10.1916-23.8.1917; commissioned Lieutenant 1.1.1935; after several months of training Mitchell qualified for Boom Defence work in 1938, and was part of the Boom Defence crew during the siege of Hong Kong, December 1941, where he was captured and taken prisoner of War; he was repatriated in 1946; retired Lieutenant Commander.
Quite possibly a unique combination of medals to a Hong Kong Prisoner of War basis the presence of the Delhi Durbar Medal.
The campaign and commemorative medals mounted 'swing style' suspended from contemporary silk ribands, with pin-brooch to reverse of mounting bar, and presumably 'as worn'. The MBE was worn loose. Please see the recipiejts full-size medals also being sold on this website, which again were mounted in the same manner - with the MBE worn loose of the campaign medals. Together with the recipients miniature - pin-backed - riband bars.
Condition: VF |
| An interesting attributed 'Defence of Singapore' POW group Long Service group to a Canadian Colonial: Captain 'Sam' Gordon Gord Waller, 1st (Singapore) Infantry Battalion Straits Settlement Volunteer Force
- Efficiency Decoration. GVI issue with 'Territorial' top brooch bar - 1939-45 Star
- Pacific Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal. With stitched on oakleaf emblem for Mention-in-Despatches
Note: The group mounted in order shown, and 'as-worn' by the recipient who received a 'full-size' EIIR issue Efficiency Decoration with top bar 'Malaya' (this last full-size medal was offcially named)
Important: The 'Mention-in-Despatches' is confirmed as having been awarded in respect of distingushed services while serving as a Prisoner of War, ref London Gazette 10 September 1946
Gordon 'Sam' Gord Waller was a Canadian from Bartonville, Hamilton, Ontario. He had the unusual distinction from an early age of beeing brought up in Nagano, Japan, where his father - together with a large family - lived and worked for many years as a Christian Missionary. Significantly it was during those years that 'Sam' learned the Japanese language, from his 'Amah'. Evidently taking a liking to life in the Orient, 'Sam' subsequently joined the Hong Kong (?) and later Mercantile Banks, working in Tokyo and later in Singapore where he was at the outbreak of the Second World War. Commissioned in August 1940, he became an officer with the Straits Settlment Volunteer Force, serving in 'S Company' of the 1st 'Singapore' Infantry Battalion, which unit saw service alongside the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in the fighting in Johore. Basis his skills with the Japanese language he acted as battalion
interpreter. He married 'Aileen' in Singapore on 27 July 1941 - his wife being evacuated to Durban, South Africa after the outset of the Pacific War. He appears to have remained interned in Singapore as a Prioner-of-War between 1942-45. The award of his Efficiency Decoration was published in the Straits Gazette of 3 September 1954. Sam Waller died in retirement in England, and was outlived by his wife.
The group mounted swing style 'as-worn' by the recipient, suspended from contemporary ribbons hanging from a pin-back brooch
Condition: GVF |
| An interesting attributed 'rare to regiment' medal group of 4: 14472913 Staff Sergeant C. Robertson, 1st Battalion Black Watch
- Korea Medal
- United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'
- Africa General Service Medal. EIIR 'Kenya'
- General Service Medal 1962 no clasp
Note: The recipients full-size GSM 1962 had the single clasp 'South Arabia'
The Black Watch were not regimentally entitled to the GSM 1962 with clasp 'South Arabia', and hence the last medal (if a named-fullsize award) would be rare to regiment, and quite possibly constitutes a unique medal and clasp combination to that most famous Highland Regiment, the Black Watch
Condition: GVF |
| An interesting 'Defence of Singapore' POW group Long Service group to a Canadian Colonial: Captain 'Sam' Gordon Gord Waller, 1st (Singapore) Infantry Battalion Straits Settlment Volunteer Force
- 1939-45 Star
- Pacific Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal. With stitched on oakleaf emblem for Mention-in-Despatches
- Efficiency Decoration. EIIR issue with integral top bar 'Malaya' (Lieut G.G. Waller, S.S.V.F.)
Important: The 'Mention-in-Despatches' is confirmed as having been awarded in respect of distingushed services while serving as a Prioner of War, ref London Gazette 10 September 1946
Gordon 'Sam' Gord Waller was a Canadian from Bartonville, Hamilton, Ontario. He had the unusual distinction from an early age of beeing brought up in Nagano, Japan, where his father - together with a large family - lived and worked for many years as a Christian Missionary. Significantly it was during those years that 'Sam' learned the Japanese language, from his 'Amah'. Evidently taking a liking to life in the Orient, 'Sam' subsequently joined the Hong Kong (?) and later Mercantile Banks, working in Tokyo and later in Singapore where he was at the outbreak of the Second World War. Commissioned in August 1940, he became an officer with the Straits Settlment Volunteer Force, serving in 'S Company' of the 1st 'Singapore' Infantry Battalion, which unit saw service alongside the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in the fighting in Johore. Basis his skills with the Japanese language he acted as battalion interpreter. He married 'Aileen' in Singapore on 27 July 1941 - his wife being evacuated to Durban, South Africa after the outset of the Pacific War. He appears to have remained interned in Singapore as a Prioner-of-War between 1942-45. The award of his Efficiency Decoration was published in the Straits Gazette of 3 September 1954. Sam Waller died in retirement in England, and was oulived by his wife.
The group mounted swing style 'as-worn' by the recipient, suspended from contemporary ribbons hanging from a pin-back brooch
Condition: GVF |
| An intriguing Glasgow Police 'Pipers' / Scots Guards group of 6: Inspector A. McLennan, Glasgow City Police and later (?) Scots Guards
- Scottish Police Coronation Medal 1903. With integral top brooch bar (Insp A. McLennan)
- 1914-15 Star (10478 L.Sjt A. McLennan, S.Gds)
- British War Medal (10478 L.Sjt A. McLennan, S.Gds)
- Interallied Victory Medal (10478 L.Sjt A. McLennan, S.Gds)
- Glasgow Police Sports Medal 1883, 2nd Prize for Playing Bagpipes. Named won by A. McLennan
- Glasgow Police Sports Medal. 1st Prize Bagpipe Playing, dated 7th May 1892
Note: Both the silver Piping medals are of fine detail/engraving, the quality of both of which is lost in the acompanying scanned pcitures - only beacuse my scanner does not have depth of field to catch the necessary detail.
The Scottish Coronation Medal is mounted separately suspended from it's integral bar brooch, and the trio is mounted swing style 'presumably as worn' and suspended from contemporary silk ribands, with a pin brooch to reverse of mounting bar.
Important: As of listing I do not know whether Inspector A. McLennan and Corporal 'Alexander' McLennan are one and the same man, or whether they represent two different family members (bear in mind that it was not uncommon to find NCO's aged more then 50 years serving in 1915, and that Glasgow City Police had a strong tradition / connection with providing recruits for the Scots Guards), hence the medals are priced accordingly and sold as found.
Corporal Alexander McLennan, is known to have first served in theatre of war 'France and Flanders' from 27 October 1915 - and his MIC (see picture) also indicates that he was recipient of a Silver War Badge.
Condition: One initial of surname officially corrected on 1914-15 Star, otherwise GVF |
| An intriguing Mercantile Marine pair of medals: Constantinos Scaliaris
- British War Medal (Constantinos Scaliaris)
- Mercantile Marine war Service Medal (Constantinos Scaliaris)
Note: The medals mounted court style for display
The recipient is confirmed as being a Greek national.
He was born on the island of Andros, Greece, in 1878.
Refer to his Medal Index Card at the National Archives for details
Condition: GVF |
| An Invincible Warrior (B.M. Khokhar, Meerut, 1968)
A compendium on the history and traditions of the Sikhs, and specifically the services and heritiage of the Sikh Regiment
No 2 of an intended series of 3 (the others being books on the Dogras and Gorkhas). 136 Pages.Illustrated with pictures of Sikh Regiment personalities, including bemedalled VC and PVC winners, former Colonels, Colours etc. Dimensions of the book are approximately 18 cms long by 12 cms wide
Condition: Cover chipped and scuffed and bearing two library (?)reference labels. 3 inconspicuous annotated ink marks on a single page. Outer cover spine chipped, but binding and contents intact. Good |
| An officers 'confirmed' Belgian Croix de Guerre group of 4: Major W. Mitchell, Machine Gun Corps, late 4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- 1914-15 Star (1438 Pte. W. Mitchell, Gord Highrs)
- British War Medal (Major W. Mitchell)
- Allied Victory Medal (Major W. Mitchell)
- Belgium: Croix de Guerre avec Palme
William Mitchell was born in Aberdeen Scotland on 25 March 1896. Prior to the Great War he was a member of the Territorial Force having in 1913 joined 4th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion Gordon Highlanders. His university studies interrupted by the Great War, the young Mitchell was mobilized in August 1914, and subsequently proceeded to France and Flanders with his battalion in February 1915. He served overseas in France & Flanders between February-October 1915, and July 1916 - January 1919. He was also part of the British Army of Occupation in post-war Germany, serving there between January-August 1919. Evidently a soldier of outstanding capability, he transferred to the 101st and 34th Battalion Machine Gun Corps, with which unit he was serving when he was commissioned on 21 October 1915. The award of the Belgian Croix de Guerre avec Palme is confirmed as having been awarded in January 1919 (the University of Aberdeen, Roll of Service Confirms).
The medals sold with copy page from the University of Aberdeen 'Roll of Service' that confirms all of above
Condition: GVF |
| An officers attributed group of 7 to a former Regimental Sergeant Major: Quarter Master & Lieutenant J. Holmes, Northamptonshire Regiment
- 1914 Star and dated bar
- British War Medal 1914-18. Silver issue
- Interallied Victory Medal ()
- India General Service Medal 1936 'North West Frontier 1936-37'
- 1935 Jubilee Medal
- 1937 Coronation Medal
- Military Long Service & Good Conduct medal. GV second type
James Holmes is confirmed as having landed in France & Flanders on 6 November 1914, and his Medal Index Card further confirms the issuance of Medal Clasp and Roses denoting service under fire before 30 November 1914. Jmes Homes ended the Great War as a Warrant Officer II, and was subsequently commissioned post war. He was serving as a Quarter-Master Lieutenant during his medal qualifying service in Waziristan on the North West Frontier of India 1936-37
The medals all being contemporary to the period issues, and made of silver where expected. The group mounted swing style, and presumably as worn by the recipient suspended from contemporary silk ribands. The mounting bar having a pin to reverse
A soft copy of the recipients MIC will be forwarded by email to the buyer
Condition: GVF |
| An Officers attributed 'Monte Cassino' Cross group of 7: Captain W. Darkin, T.D., Royal Signals
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star with clasp '8th Army'
- Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Efficiency Decoration. GVI with integral 'Territorial' bar - further service bar. Reverse dated 1950
- Poland: Monte Cassino Cross 1944, reverse numbered, ‘49 641
Note: The pin has bene removed from the 'Territorial' bar and it has been pierced for wear on riband
Important: The 'Monte-Cassino Cross' a genuine item being numbered in the block of surplus medals released for public purchase in latter years.
Sold together with;
-2 x identity disks ‘69447 Capt. Darkin, C.E.’
- Identity bracelet (no chain), ‘City of London Signals T.A., Sigmn. Darkin W., 1936’
- Bexley Heath & District Motor Cycling Club Medal, named ‘Langmaid Trial 1939 W Darkin’ |
| An Officers campaign and long service group of 4: Major Cecil Edward Sanford, Royal Army Pay Corps
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Coronation Medal 1953
- Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st type 'Regular Army' (1860449 S.Sjt T C E Sanford RAPC)
Cecil Edward Sanford's commission and subsequent promotions were; Lieutenant on 23 December 1940; Captain on 6 December 1946; Major on 4 February 1950
The medals mounted 'swing style' suspended from a pin-back brooch 'as-worn' by the recipient
Condition: GVF |
| An Officers North West Europe and post-war Arabian service group of 5: Major T.W. Corner, Royal Army Pay Corps
- 1939-1945 Star
- France and Germany Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (Major T. W. Corner. RAPC.)
The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fittings
Condition: GVF |
| An Officers 'Gallipoli' campaign and long service group: Captain Alexander Robertson Laing, 7th Battalion Highland Light Infantry
- 1914-15 Star (Capt. A.R. Laing. High.L.I.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt A. R. Laing.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (Capt A. R. Laing.)
- Terrritorial Decoration. GV issue. Reverse hallmarked
Note: TD sold with case of issu - hinges on latter as found
Alexander Robertson Laing, a native of Glasgow Scotland is confirmed as having first enteread a theatre of war at 'Gallipoli' on 2 July 1915. His entry from the 'Glasgow Academy; Roll of Service show he was at one time servign with the 7th Battalion Highland Light Infantry
Sold together with copy MIC and extract form Glasgow Academy roll
Condition: GVF |
| An Officer's Second World War 'Mention-in-Despatches' campaign and long service group of 8: Captain William George Cole, Royal Artillery
- 1939-45 Star (150697 Maj. W. G. Cole. R. A.)
- Africa Star. With original '8th Army clasp' (150697 Maj. W. G. Cole. R. A.)
- France and Germany Star (150697 Maj. W. G. Cole. R. A.)
- Defence Medal (150697 Maj. W. G. Cole. R. A.)
- War Medal. With oakleaf denoting 'Mention-in-Despatches' (150697 Maj. W. G. Cole. R. A.)
- 1935 Jubilee Medal
- 1937 Coronation Medal
- Military LS&GC Medal. GVI type I 'Regular Army' bar (1422685 W.O. Cl.II. W.G. Cole, R.A.)
Note: The WW2 c ampaign medals privately named in the 'Boots' style
Important: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches published in the London Gazette of 6 April 1944 and confirmed as being an award in recognition of 'gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East'.
Recipient was commissioned Lieutenant 3 September 1940; Captain 3 September 1943; Acting Major 30/11/1942
Sold together with Ministry of Defence verification confirming all of the campaign and long service medals
The medals mounted in the 'swing-style'. The contemporary mounting-bar retaining the long hinged-pin and casp fitting
Condition: GVF |
| An Old Contemptibles 'Killed-in-Action' 1914 Star group of 3: Lance Corporal Alexander Booth 1st 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- 1914 Star (931 L.Cpl. A. Booth. 1 / 6 Gord: Highrs.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (931 Pte A. Booth, Gord Highrs.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (931 Pte A. Booth, Gord Highrs.)
Alexander Booth a native of Keith Hall, Aberdeenshire, enslited at Inverurie for service with his local regiment, the Gordon Highlanders.
He is confirmed as having first entered Theatre of War 'France' on 10 November 1914
Lance Corporal Booth was subsequently 'Killed-in-Action' on 25 September 1915, during the Battle of Loos. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial in France
The medals are sold with an original copy of the local 'Evening Express' newspaper of the period including a wealth of news on local men serving in France. The newspaper report states that Lance Corporal A. Booth had earlier been wounded-in-action at Neuve Chapelle, and later reported missing during the Loos Battle
Also sold with two photographs of the impressive Inverurie War Memorial whereon the name of Lance Corporal Alexander Booth is inscribed
Condition: EF |
| An un-attributed Naval Second World War group of 6
- 1939-45 Star
- Atlantic Star. With original 'France and Germany' clasp
- Africa Star. With original 'North Africa 1942-43' clasp
- Pacific Star
- Italy Star
- War Medal
Sold together with Admiralty medal transmittal letter confirming award of 8 medals and or emblems (as above listed)
The medals mounted in the swing-style 'as-worn'. Suspended from contemporary ribands. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting
Condition: EF |
| An unusual 'Indian Volunteer' attributed group of 7: Trooper T. Ryan, Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles, Auxiliary Force India, late Royal Engineers & Manchester Regiment
- 1914-15 Star
- British War Medal
- Allied Victory Medal
- India General Service Medal 1908 with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22'
-1937 Coronation Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal GV first type
- Efficiency Medal GV with bar 'India' & 2 further service bars
Note: The group is comprised of contemporary strike medals - the silver medals being made of silver - and professionally mounted in the swing style, presumably as worn by the recipient
The recipient served variously in;
- Manchester Regiment (Corporal, No 1723)
- Royal Engineers (A/Cpl No 244739, 'Immediate Award' MSM with 3rd Field Service Coy, R.E.)
- Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles (Trooper No 363)
The recipients full-size medals, riband bar and regimental insignia are offered for sale per Stock Code 10013
Condition: GVF |
| An unusual 'Reconquest of the Sudan' pair to an Egyptian Arab civilian: Mahmud Effendi Effat, late Supplies Depot, Egyptian Army
- Sudan Medal 1896 (Mr M.E. Effat)
- Egypt: Khedives Sudan medal 1896. Silver no clasp
A scarce, interesting and unusually well documented reconquest of the Sudan pair to an Egyptian Arab recipient
Mahmud Effendi Effat is confirmed to have been working with the Supplies Depot, Egyptian Army, Khartoum as late as 1911. This is known from the extant 'Special Firearms Licence (licence included) for him to own and hold a 12 bore double-barrelled shotgun. Another addressed envelope from 1920, shows Mr Effat as being employed with 'Ezbet Bahagats Bey, at El-Chine, Gharbia, Egypt.
Obviously Mr Effat was senior civil service officer and an educated man basis his “Effendi” honorific.
The medal sold with the original firearms certificate in English and Arabic, and a hand-wrtten letter in Arabic (with English translation) both in English addressed envelopes of the period and scarce to find with such original ephemera
Condition: GVF |
| An unusual attributed World Wars group of 7 to a confirmed clandestine operations S.O.E. Officer: Lieutenant Simon Vass, Special Operations Executive late Cameron Highlanders
- 1914-15 Star
- British War Medal. Silver issue
- Interalled Victory Medal
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Imperial Service Medal. GVI first type
- Efficiency Medal. GV issue 'Territorial' suspender
Simon Vass a native of Cawdor, Nairn, Scotland, was born on 12 December 1892. Prior to the Great War he had enlisted as a 'Regular' for service with his local regiment the 'Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders'. He was serving at Poona, India when the Great War started and later transferred to United Kingdom and thereafter first entering a theatre of war, when he landed in France on 20 December 1914 with 2nd Battalion Cameron
Highlanders
Evidently soldiering appleaded to Simon as in the post-war era he continued to serve in the Territorial Army as a senior N.C.O. with the 4th Battalion Cameron Highlanders and earning his Efficiency Medal some time before 1937.
Simon Vass was described as being a Civil Servant and residing at 8 View Road Nairn at the start of the Second World War
Commissioned as Lieutenant in 1940, Simon Vass was granted the War Substantive rank of Lieutenant with effect from 9 December 1941, serving as Lieutenant and Adjutant Quarter Master with the clandestine Special Operations Executive, or S.O.E., becoming the well known and respected charcter codenamed 'Faither' at Special Training School Headquarters and at two of the most important S.O.E. Special Training Schools vis 'Inverlair' and 'Rhubanna Lodge' part of the Arisaig Group set up for special operations paramilitary training within the 'Protected Area' of Invernesshire during the war years. It was in that area where the Norwegian Commandos were trained for their subsequent attack and destruction of the German Heavy Water plants in Norway, and much else besides. At Inverlair in particular much of the equipment needed for the special operations was forged and manufactured under the watchful eye of 'Faither' including, grapnels, climbing hooks, boathooks and other impedimenta
Medals mounted in 'swing-style' with pin-back brooch bar suspended form contemporary ribbons
Condition: GVF |
| An unusual combination including an 'Immediate' MSM group of 7: Trooper T. Ryan, Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles, Auxiliary Force India, late Corporal, 3rd Field Service Company, Royal Engineers & Manchester Regiment
- 1914-15 Star (17213 Pte T. Ryan, Manch R)
- British War Medal (17213 Cpl T. Ryan, Manch R)
- Allied Victory Medal (17213 Cpl T. Ryan, Manch R)
- India General Service Medal 1908 with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (363 Cpl T. Ryan, S.P.M. Rfls)
-1937 Coronation Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal GV first type (244739 A. Cpl. T. Ryan, 3/F.S.Coy. R.E.)
- Efficiency Medal GV with bar 'India' & 2 further service bars (Tpr. T. Ryan. S. Prov. Mtd. Rif, A.F.I.)
Note: The 2 x further service clasps on the Efficiency Medal are tailors silver replacements
The MSM was published in the London Gazette as an 'immediate award' and almost certainly an award for services in France and Flanders as the respective sapper unit the recipient served in was variously located in the Western Front
With the recipients original ribbon bar, the EM bearing 2 silver rosettes denoting the award of two further service bars
Condition: GVF |
| An unusual Piper's group of 4: Piper James Wellsted, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards and later Pipe-Major Scottish Company, Shanghai Volunteer Corps
- 1914 Star with unofficial slider dated clasp (7725 Piper J.R. Wellsted, S.Gds)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (7725 Pte J.R. Wellsted S.Gds)
- Interallied Victory Medal (7725 Pte J.R. Wellsted S.Gds)
- Shanghai Municipal Council Emergency Star 1937
Piper James Raymond Wellsted is confirmed from his Medal Index Card as having embarked for 'France & Flanders' on 7 October 1914, together with the rest of his battalion 2nd Battalion Scots Guards. The MIC shows no issuance of either 'Clasp or Roses', but the recipient was certainly entitled to same as he was both 'Wounded-in- Action', and became a Prisoner of War during the fighting at Zonnebeke on 26 October 1914 (reference 'Pipes of War')
The MIC shows that he had a duplicate issuance of the War & Victory Medals only in 1924, on application from the Officer Commanding R.A.S.C. London District, with notation that recipients 'surname' to be ammended!
Interestingly the forwarding address for sending the BWM/Victory Medals in 1924 is care of GOC-in-C 'Hong Kong'
Presumably Piper Wellsted served with the British Army in Hong Kong / China post 1919, and took his discharge there to take up employment in Shanghai. The presence of the Shanghai Star only being possible as an enrolled volunteer or paid employee of the Shanghai Muncipal Council's Volunteer Forces, Fire Brigade etc. In the case of James Wellstead it is reported that he was the long serving Pipe-Major of the Shanghai Scottish Volunteer Company, Shangahi Volunteers curca 1930-1941. With regard to this latter service a prime secondary source of possible information would be the well illustrated regimental history of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps, reference; Kounin, I.I., compiler, Eighty Five Years of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps, Shanghai: The Cosmopolitan Press, 1938.
The medals are 'swing mounted' suspended from contemporary silk ribbons and almsot certainly as worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining it's long pin
The group sold with MIC and extract page from 'The Pipes of War'.
Condition: VF
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| An unusual Second World War era Gurkha Rifles 'British Officer' Campaign, India Volunteers and Civil Defence group of 6: Major John N. Shairp, Civil Defence late 3rd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles and Bombay Coast Battery. Auxiliary Force India
- 1939-45 Star (E.C. 1889 T/Maj. J. N. Shairp, 3/2 G.R.)
- Africa Star (E.C. 1889 T/Maj. J. N. Shairp, 3/2 G.R.)
- Defence Medal (E.C. 1889 T/Maj. J. N. Shairp, 3/2 G.R.)
- War Medal (E.C. 1889 T/Maj. J. N. Shairp, 3/2 G.R.)
- Efficiency Medal, GVI 'India' & Further Award Clasp (Lt. J. N. Shairp, Bombay Coast Bty., A.F.I.)
- Civil Defence Long Service Medal, EIIR engraved (12708 Mr. J. N. Shairp, 6th June 1968)
Note: The Second World War campaign medals are all privately and neatly engraved in the same style
John Norman Shairp was born on 5 March 1908 and educated at Haileybury. He was employed by Lloyd’s Bank, 1926-51, and after the War became Manager of the bank in Bombay. Shairp joined the A.F.I. and was granted a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Punjab Light Horse on 2 October 1934, being promoted to Lieutenant on 2 October 1937. He received an Indian Army Emergency Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 2nd Gurkha Rifles, on 15 February 1941. He later served with the 3rd Battalion on the N.W. Frontier, being appointed Quartermaster. Shairp was appointed a G.S.O. 3rd Grade on 23 April 1941 and was promoted Acting Captain on the same day. He was promoted War Substantive Lieutenant and Temporary Captain on 23 July 1941. He became D.A.Q.M.G., Lines of Communication Sub-Area Basra, and remained there until released from the Army. He was promoted an Acting Major on 24 July 1943 and War Substantive Captain and Temporary Major on 25 July 1943. During the course of the war he served on the N.W. Frontier, Iraq, Persia and the Middle East. Shairp was awarded the Efficiency Medal (India) as a Lieutenant in the Bombay Coast Battery by I.A.O. List No. 12 of March 1947. After the war he became involved in civil defence and he became Warden and Instructor of the East Sussex Division, Civil Defence Corps and was subsequently awarded their Long Service Medal
The medals are sold with a file of various copied research confirming all of above details
The group professionally 'Court Mounted' by Spink, and retaining the long stout pin to reverse of mounting board
Condition: GVF |
| An well documented Second World War group of 7 and archive to a distinguished Sudan Defence Force officer: Colonel Patrick Godfrey Llewellyn, C.B.E., Duke of Wellington's Regiment and Camel Corps, Sudan Defence Force
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Military). 2nd type neck badge
- 1939-45 Star
- Africa Star. With clasp '8th Army'
- Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal. With Mention-in-Despatches oakleaf emblem
- Coronation Medal 1953
Important: The group sold with a large file archive of associated insignia and ephemera as under;
01. Named transmittal letter for C.B.E. Warrant
02. Large portrait in uniform of DWR with ribbons up (Mily Attache Rome 1958-61)
03. Large portrait of his wife
04. Large wedding photograph Khartoum 1944 in uniform (notated on reverse) 05. Large portrait of Colonel Cousens in mufti
06. Photograph of Col & Mrs Cousens at christening of their son, Edinburgh 07. 17 x assorted family photographs taken, notated at Edinburgh, Margate, Khartoum
08. 2 x photos (notated) showing Col Cousens OC Mauritius (with medals) together with HRH Princess Margaret
09. 9 x A4 pages 'Memoirs of Colonel "Pat" Cousens, C.B.E. of the Sudan Defence Force (1938-52)
10. ID bracelet engraved '53734 Major P.G.L. Cousens, C.O.E., 04'
11. Large cast S.D.F. helmet badge with screw post and nut to reverse 12. Fine pair of D.W.R. Officers facing mess collars
13. 4 x small silver (not H/M) D.W.R. mess dress buttons
14. 6 X small brass gilt D.W.R. mess dress buttons
15. Copied extracts from London Gazette for M.I.D. and C.B.E.
"Pat" Cousens was the son of the late Col. Robert Baxter Cousens DSO RA of Edinburgh, Scotlansd. Born 1912. Educated at Wellington. Colonel late Duke of Wellington’s regiment. November 1938, Attached to Sudan Defence Force (Eastern Arab Corps). Second in command of No. 5 (MMG) Coy under Frank Simms. Battle of Kassala 4th July 1940. August 1940. C.O No. 4 Banda Bakr Coy. EAC .at Gedaref. His No.2 was Tony Jephson who wrote notes about the Coy. Jan - March 1941 Composite Bn. Battle of Gallabat 6th November 1941. November 1941 - March 1942 Khufra garrison. (Libyan Desert) as part of No.2 MM Group. October 1942 - December 1942 Kufra garrison now as part of the 8th Army offensive at El Alamein, which began on 21st October 1942. 12th Bn SDF Eritrea then Tobruk then Tripoli. (2 i/c under G.B. Russell DSO) with 1st SDF Brigade. (known as 12 Div. to confuse the enemy) Officer commanding Camel Corps, Sudan Defence Force 1949 - 1953. Officer Commanding Mauritius garrison 1956 - 1958. Attaché Rome 1958 - 1961. (Said to have had an Italian award for his part in the 1960 Summer Olympics) Commanding Advance Base, British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) 1961 - 1964. Married 1944, Joan, daughter of Hugh Hay-Robinson. Address, Faulkner’s, Ishfield. Uckfield. Sussex. (Worth further research). Mentioned many times in “The Story of the SDF Vol. II (The Tales)
Condition: GVF |
| An 'August 1914' Le Cateau Officer casualty / POW group of 3: Captain Gary Townsend Rose, 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment
- 1914 Star & original dated clasp '5th Aug - 22nd Nov 1914' (Lieut G.T. Rose, Hamps: R.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt G.T. Rose)
- Interallied Victory Medal (Capt G.T. Rose)
Important: Lieutenat Gary Townsend Rose is confirmed from his respective Medal Index Card as having first enterred theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 23 August 1914, on which date he landed in France with the rest of his regiment, 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment. Arriving in time to take part in the retreat form Mons, this Officer is also confirmed as being 'Wounded' and captured, becoming a 'Prisoner-of-War' on 27 August 1914 - and almost certainly a casualty of the confused and bitter fighting at Le Cateau
His residence address shown on reverse of the Medal Index Card shows;
- Exeter Avenue Lodge
Farnham Common
Buckinghamshire
A scarce August 1914 British Infantry Officer casualty group to an Officer both wounded and captured within 4 days of landing in France & Flanders
The medals mounted 'swing-style' as-worn by the recipient, suspended from contemporary watered silk ribands. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting
Condition: GVF |
| Anglo Boere Oorlog 1899-1902 (Artlst J.H. Lessing)
Medal is named to an Artillersit serving in the the Boer Artillery, which was a regular unit of the Boer Republics Army,
Condition: GVF |
| Anglo-Boer War Medal 1899-1902 (Burger P. Z. Fourie)
Pieter Zacharia Fourie (unique name on ABO Roll) served as a Burger in the Lebenberg Commando. He was present in the actions at Elandslaagte, Ladysmith, and others. He was captured at Cyferfontein on 30 November 1901 and subsequently deported to St. Helena in the South Atlantic where he was held as a Prisoner-of-War.
Medal sold together with copied ABO medal application form, and extract page from the ABO Medal Roll
Condition: Toned VF |
| Anglo-Boere Ooorlog Medal 1899-1902 (Burger L. A. Labuschagne)
Wakkerstroom Commando
The Wakkerstroom Commando, in which Lodewyk Labuschagne served, fought on the Natal Front at the start of the war. After the Relief of Ladysmith they withdrew to the Free State, seeing action at Tafelkop and Brandfort (28-30 March 1900) during French and Tucker’s advance northwards from Bloemfontein
Medal is sold with a copy of the ABO Medal Index Card or 'Vorm ''B''' (see pic)
Condition: GVF |
| Anglo-Egyptian Sudan (Condominium): Police Meritorious Service Medal
A handsome silver medal with swivel suspender
Obverse bearing the Official Seal of the 'Governor General' (note all the Governor Generals were British between 1899 through to Independence on 1 January 1956)
Medal reverse is a laurel wreath within which in a single line is
an Arabic legend
Reverse of medal riband fitted with issue brooch
Condition: EF |
| Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise’s), a very fine and scarce officer’s hallmarked silver ( F&S Birmingham 1908) glengarry/bonnet badge, standard pattern with pierced centre (KK282)
The badge complete with 2 x original lug fittings to reverse.
Condition: GVF |
| Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise’s), officer’s glengarry/bonnet badge, a very high quality die-stamped silver plated example, this with pierced centre, very good condition
The badge complete with 2 x original lug fittings to reverse.
Condition: EF |
| Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. White metal glengarry badge circa 1914-1945
The badge with voided centre, and retaining both lugs/loops to reverse with brass cotter pin
Condition: VF |
| Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: 'Other Ranks' white metal collar badge
The badge retainng it's original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: A fine silvered or silver plated glengarry badge. Solid centre, with crisp frosted appearance. Presumably an Officers or Senior NCO's issue
The badge retaining both of it's original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: EF |
| Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: An anodised aluminum (staybrite) glengarry badge
The badge retaining both of the original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: Brass regimental shoulder title
The badge retaining the original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: Officers Bronze collar badge
The badge retaining it's original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: GVF |
| Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (50764-Y Cdr V.R. Kandru, I.N.)
Recipient Was a Commander in the Indian Navy
Condition: GVF |
| Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (JC184086 Nb Ris B. Singh, A.C.)
A medal named to a Junior Commissioned Officer, 'Naib Risaldar' serving in the Armoured Corps
Condition: GVF |
| Armed Forces 30 Years Long Service Medal (012547 Cmde R. Datta, I.N.)
Recipient was a Commodore in the Indian Navy
Condition: GVF |
| Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (13604538 Ptr. Sewa Singh, Para R.)
Recipient served as a Paratropper with the Parachute Regiment
Condition: VF |
| Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (41258T Lt. P.H. Ravnath, I.N.)
Recipient was a Lieutenant in the Indian Navy
Condition: GVF |
| Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (58321 Ck-O-I Dina Nath, I.N.)
Recipient served with the Indian Navy
Condition: GVF |
| Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (IC27210 Maj S. Malik, Sigs)
Medal to a Major serving in the Signals
Condition: VF |
| Army of Occupation Service Medal 1918-1929
The legend reading; Custodia ad Rhenum 1918-29
Gilt and enamels. Some enamel chipping on lower left saltire and in central section
Condition: VF |
| Army of the Rhine Occupation Service Medal
Silvered and enamel
Condition: VF
|
| Ashoka Chakra Class II
Note: Medal suspended from issue brooch bar, and contained in titled Indian Government Mint Calcutta leatherette case of issue
An un-named and un-marked specimen, together with a silver 'Second Award Bar'
Condition: EF |
| Ashoka Chakra Class III
Note: Medal suspended from issue brooch bar, and contained in titled Indian Government Mint Calcutta leatherette case of issue
An un-named and un-marked specimen together with a gilt 'Second Award Bar'
Condition: EF |
| Associate of the Royal Red Cross (A.R.R.C.). GV issue
The badge mounted on bow and suspended from a gilt brooch pin attached to reverse
Condition: GVF |
| Atlantic Star
A Royal Mint issue
Condition: Minor spotting on obverse otherwise GVF |
| Atlantic Star: With clasp 'France and Germany'
A Royal Mint issue
Condition: VF
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| Attributed 'Prisoner of War' group to an 'Old Contemptible' who had Victorian campaign experience on the North West Frontier as a 17 year old: Lance Sergeant Frederick Skelley, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- India General Service Medal 1895 & clasp 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98'
- 1914 Star, with dated clasp
- British War Medal. Silver issue
- Interallied Victory Medal
- Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV 1st type
Important: This group forms part of a larger family regimental group to the Gordon Highlanders - see his full-size medals, the fathers DCM, presentation 'Plaid Brooch', and brothers KIA groups also here offered for separately sale. At one time all three were serving in the same battalion at the same time (as was an Uncle, who was a brother of the RSM)
Frederick Samuel Skelley, born at Aldershot, Hampshire, attested for service in the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders aged only 14 years at Thobba, Murree Hills, India, on 5 October 1894. He measured only 4 feet 8 inches! At the time of his enlistment, the young Frederick was living with his Father, the then serving Regimental Sergeant Major of 1/Gordons (and the unique Gordon's DCM for Tel-el-Kebir). Indeed it was his father the RSM that signed his attestation papers as 'witness' at the time of his joining the family regiment (apart from his father, he also had a brother and Uncle serving in the same battalion).
Frederick Skelley did not serve in the South African War, and 'all' his medals and clasps are confirmed from the respective Medal Index Card and Service Papers as his full-medal entitlement
The recipient appears to have served in the Band of 1/Gordons, as his papers show promotion to Band Corporal on 9 March 1906
Lance-Sergeant Skelley first entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 13 August 1914 - however in less than 2 weeks he was posted as 'Missing' on 26 August, and subsequently confirmed a Prisoner-of War when on 28 August, 1914, his battalion was overrun by the advancing Germans at Mons. He was transferred from a POW Camp in Germany to an internment camp in Holland on 24 February 1918, finally being repatriated to Britain on 18 November 1918
Frederick served a total of 24 years 174 days with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - an incredible span of service with a single battalion - and his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was issued in 1913
At the time of his discharge on 27 March 1919, his home address was cited as being 20 Jute Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
These medals will be accompanied by soft-copy of the recipients Medal Index Card, also a good set of his service papers confirming all medals as clasps as well as his services shown above. The research will be emailed to the succerssful buyer
The group mounted 'swing style' suspended from contemporary silk ribbons and alsmost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining it's long pin to reverse mount
Condition: GVF |
| Australia: Returned From Active Service Badge
The badge named on reverse in a contemporary engraved style to the recipient;
- L. H. BAILEY, 9th Btn
The recipient's war record - all 126 pages - is available on-line at the National Archives in Australia. Leslie Hubert Bailey was Mentioned-in-Despatches at Gallipoli (9th Bn were a 'First Day Landers' unit at ANZAC, then served in France where he was decorated with the Military Medal, latterly Commissioned and 'Wounded-in-Action' on 3 x different occasions.
Condition: VF |
| Australian Imperial Forces. 'Sunburst' cap badge, circa 1914-45
The badge complete and retaining original lug fittings to reverse.
Condition: VF |
| Australian Y.M.C.A. 'Aldwych Theatre' Service Medal 1918
Obverse: Sunburst and legend 'Australian Y.M.C.A.'. Reverse: 'Aldwych Theatre, Service Medal 1918' . The medal is suspended from a brooch bar (pin removed) and fitted with a narrow khaki riband which latter has three enamelled clasps on it, the upper clasp dated 1917-1919.
Presumbaly a rare medal as even the Australian War Memorial does not record having one in their on-line collection data-base
Note a similar medal - but without clasps and fittments - was sold at Nobles Auctions in Australia 11 years ago for A$350 'hammer'!
Condition: VF |
| Ayrshire (Earl of Carrick's Own) Yeomanry: Gilding metal badge, no subsidiary title scrolls
The badge retaining both original lugs as reverse fittings |
| Ayrshire (Earl of Carrick's Own) Yeomanry: Officers Silver or Silver Plated and Gilt collar, or side-cap badge. This measures approx 33mm wide and 22mm tall. With single letter M indented on reverse
The badge retaining both original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: EF |
| Bahrain: Gulf War Medal 1991
Medal complete with fitted brooch bar on riband
Condition: EF |
| Bahrain: Military Duty Medal (Wisam al-Wajib al-'Askari)
The top reverse of medal riband fitted with a pin-back brooch bar 'as issued and as worn'
Condition: EF |
| Battle of Gembloux Medal 14-16 May 1940
Condition: GVF |
| Belgium: Great War period (?) Belgian Army white metal cap badge, with 2 lugs/loops to reverse
Condition: VF |
| Belgium: Queen Elisabeth Medal (Médaille de la Reine Elisabeth / Koningin Elisabeth Medaille), 1914-1918
Superb contemporary piece manufactured by Spink. The silk riband retaining the Spink maker marked pin-back brooch fitting
Condition: EF |
| British Empire Medal (Civil Division). EIIR issue (Kiprotich arap Ndotich)
Note: The BEM mounted suspended from a contemporary riband on the original issue brooch pin, and contained in titled Royal Mint case of issue
An extraordinary award of the BEM awarded for the 'Mau Mau' rebellion. The recipient having engaged a gang of terrorists while armed with nothing more than a 'Bow' and quiver of 'Arrows' from which two well placed and ultimately lethal aims killed two of the gang members, and scattered the others in fear of their lives. The award was published in the London Gazette on 9 October 1956. The official recommendation as under;
Quote
'Kiprotich arap Ndotich and another Forest Guard were returning from work through South Tinderet Forest when they saw five armed Kikuyu coming towards them. As they passed, the two Forest Guards decided to retrace their steps, follow the gang in order to locate their hideout and report it to the Police, but they were seen by the gang who immediately attacked them. Two of the gang attacked Kiprotich's companion with swords, felling him to the ground and wounding him seriously about the head and body. When Kiprotich saw his plight he rushed to his help and attacked the gang single handed. Using his bow and arrow he shot the gang leader through the chest killing him on the spot. He then shot another member of the gang through the chest and was too much for the remaining members of the gang who ran off taking their wounded man with them. Forest Guard Kiprotich arap Ndotich acted with courage and determination.'
Unquote
Condition: VF |
| British India: Great War 'Freedom & Honour' Medal 1914-19
This example pierced and fitted with split copper ring and another white metal ring
Obverse: Effigy and legend of the King Emperor George V
Reverse: Depiction of two wounded Indian sepoys and legend 'Freedom & Honour, 1914 - 1919'
Presumably a keepsake token or 'tribute' medal issued to returning Indian soldiers, or more likely a medal sold by charity workers to raise funds to be given as relief for the war wounded
Condition: GVF |
| British Red Cross Society: 3 Years Service Award (36050)
Attributed to Mrs Gladys Haymer, who is confirmed as having qualified for the award on 1 February 1945. Sold together with the named card case of issue together with the named and numbered award transmittal voucher
Note: View the award date, it is likely that the recipient was also entitled to a Defence Medal 'if' she had served for 3 years in any of the qualifying Civilian / Civil Defence services
Condition: GVF |
| British Red Cross Society: 3 Years Service Award with additional enamelled bar for 3 years further service (30995)
While the award retains it's original fitted riband and integral top brooch the brooch additionally has the qualifying clasp 'Anti Gas Training 1940' attached to it.
Condition: Chip to enamel on 'Anti Gas Training' bar otherwise GVF |
| British Red Cross Society: Proficiency in First Aid in Chemical Warfare (2755 C.A. Sanders)
Medal retaining original riband and integral brooch bar
Condition: GVF |
| British Red Cross Society: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing with additional dated clasp '1937' (16556F.E. Gardiner)
Miss Fanny E. Gardiner qualified for her further award bar award on 18 November 1937. Sold together with named card box of issue and named award vocuher. The slip-over clasp is loose on riband
Medal fitted with original issue riband and integral brooch bar
Condition: GVF |
| British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97, reverse Rhodesia 1896, 1 clasp, 'Mashonaland 1897' (133 Troopr. W. C. McVinnie, B.S.A.P.)
William Creatch McVinnie, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in January 1868, took passage to the Cape in the S.S. Nubian in March 1890, and sometime thereafter enlisted in the British South Africa Police as a Trooper. Subsequently employed in the 1896 and 1897 Rebellions, latterly in the rank of Corporal. He died while in service at Salisbury Hospital in July 1897, having contracted a debilitating dose of apoplexy and fever - his Medal & clasp was subsequently despatched to ‘Mrs. McVinnie of Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, Scotland’
Sold together with file of various copied research
Condition: GVF |
| British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. No clasp 'Mashonaland 1897' reverse (Trooper. S. Williams. B.S.A. Police)
Condition: EF |
| British South Africa Company Medal. Rhodesia 1896 reverse. No clasp (Troopr R. J. Grattan, M.M.P.)
Recipient was a member of the Mashonaland Mounted Police
Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th edition) it is estimated that 127 medals with 'Rhodesia 1896' reverse were awarded to the Mashonaland Mounted Police Corps
Condition: Edge nicks to reverse otherwise VF |
| British War Medal. Bronze issue (12246 Intpr. Macedonian M.C.)
Medal to the Macedonian Mule Corps did not include name of the recipient, but only details of their Number, Rank and Unit
However the Medal Index Card of No 12246 Macedonian Mule Corps confirms the name of the recipient as being Menelaos Constantinidis
Condition: GVF |
| British War Medal. Bronze issue (1554 S. Duca, Maltese L.C.)
The recipient Salvo Duca served with the 1st Battalion Maltese Labour Corps
A hard copy of the recipients MIC will be included
Condition: EF |
| British War Medal. Bronze issue (19983 Pte S. Randiranta S.A.N.L.C.)
The recipients extant Medal Index Card confirms the medal as being awarded to Samuel Randiranta
Condition: Medal still retaining traces of original lustre. With single small edge bruise, otherwise GVF |
| British War Medal. Bronze issue (21042 Pte L. Morake, S.A.N.L.C.)
Recipient served in the South African Native Labour Corps
Condition: VF |
| British War Medal. Bronze issue (No 49101. Chinese L.C.)
The recipeint of this medal has been positively identified from the extant Medal Roll as being Wang Ch'ing Lin
Condition: GVF |
| British War Medal. Bronze issue (No. 42790. Chinese L.C.)
It has been confirmed from the respective medal records held at the National Archives that this is the medal that was issued to;
- Shih Kuang Hsing (whose serial number was No. 42790)
In unusually fine condition for a medal to an indiginous member of the Chinese Labour Corps.
Condition: GVF |
| British War Medal. Bronze issue (No.42790 Chinese L. C.)
The recipient has been indentified from the respective medal rolls as being 'Shih Kuang Hsing' of the Chinese Labour Corps
This example in unusually fine condition with dark toning
Condition: Toned GVF |
| British War Medal. Silver issue (1927 Gnr R.F. Thedens, R.A.)
Richard Farrell Thedens a native of Liverpool is confirmed as being killed-in-action in France & Flanders on 7 June 1918. At the time of his death Gunner Thedens was serving with 2nd/1st North Midland Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. He is remembered with honour at the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
Medal is sold with confirmation of casualty extracted from 'Soldiers Died in the Great War', and the relevant page from the CWGC
Condition: VF |
| British War Medal. Silver issue (22348 Pte. R. Cunliffe, E.Lan.R)
Robert Cunliffe who was 32 years of age and a 'Grocer' by Trade, was residing at 3 Whitefield Street, Hapton near Burnley, when he attested for the East Lancashire Regiment on 9 December 1915
He is confirmed from his accompanying service documents as having served in France & Flanders from 24 August 1916 until 21 March 1917, on which later date he was returned to the United Kingdom as a result of being 'Wounded-in-Action' (G.S.W. to right thigh) on 9 March 1917 - he never returned to an active theatre of operations thereafter
The recipient served with 10th Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment
Medal sold with a large set of copied service documents apperataining to recipients; Attestation, Services, Pension and Medal Index Card
Condition: VF |
| British War Medal. Silver issue (4697 Rfmn. Bir Bahadur Gharti, 2-1 GR)
2-1 G.R. = 2nd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles
Condition: VF |
| British War Medal. Silver issue (L-4158 Dvr A.G. Lovie, R.A.)
From his Medal Index Card it is confirmed that Andrew Lovie, a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was serving as a Driver with the Royal Artillery whne he qualified for his British War Medal
The contemporary silk riband is faded
Condition: VF |
| Bronze Palms Decoration of the Belgian Red Cross 1940-1945
Breast badge retaining issue hinged pin and clasp to reverse of badge
Condition: GVF |
| Burma Star
A Royal Mint issue
Condition: Cleaned otherwise VF
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| Burma Star
A Royal Mint issue
Condition: GVF |
| Burma Star. The riband fitted with clasp 'Pacific'
The medal and clasp are both 'Royal Mint' issues
Condition: GVF |
| Burma: 3rd Class Breast Star of the Order of the Star of the Revolution
For long the most prestigious of Burmese ODM, this Order was awarded for three distinct phases in the 'War Of Liberation' between 1941-1945, the earlier two periods representing service in the 'liberation' of Burma from the British, and indeed fighting against the British. By contrast the qualifying third period (3rd Class awards) was for fighting against the Japanese in period 27 March to 15 August 1945
Condition: Minor enamel scuffing otherwise VF |
| Cambridgeshire Regiment: 'Other Ranks' bi-metal cap badge
The badge retaining the original slider as reverse fitting
Condition: GVF |
| Cameron Highlanders: A fine Sterling Silver (reverse of badge stamped) Great War era Regimental Veterans or Sweetheart Brooch
The badge retaining it's original hinged pin and catch fitting to reverse
Condition: GVF
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| Cameron Highlanders: A fine Victorian era, pre-1900 (no Cameron title scroll) die-struck silver plated glengarry badge
The badge with contemporary hinged pin and catch fitting to reverse
Condition: GVF
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| Cameron Highlanders: A white metal Pipers plaid brooch
The badge with original hinged stout pin and catch fitting to reverse
Condition: VF
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| Cameron Highlanders: Brass shoulder title badge
Retaining both the original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Cameron Highlanders: White Metal glengarry badge as worn in both World Wars
Retaining both original reverse lugs / fittings
Condition: VF |
| Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). A good cast Officers silver plated Kings Crown pouch belt plate circa 1902-1952, together with the matching pouch badge
Both badges in this fine set are fitted with the original reverse fittings of screw fasteners and retention nuts
Condition: GVF |
| Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). A fine quality white metal Pipers glengarry badge
The badge retaining all three original copper fittings to reverse
Condition: VF |
| Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Other Ranks white metal glengarry badge
The badge retaining both the original copper lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: With verdigris hence Fine |
| Cameronians (Scottish Rifles): Pipers white metal Kings Crown badge for the 'Baldric', i.e.,Pipers Cross Belt
The badge retaining all three original copper loops as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Canada Memorial Cross. GV issue (460218, Pte C. MacIntosh)
Note: The medal in case of issue, together with original but now fragmentary neck riband
At the time of his attestation for the Canadian Expeditionary Force, at Winnipeg, on 3 June 1915, Charles Mackintosh (sic) aged 19 years and 9 months was by trade a 'Driver' and had been serving in the 106th Regiment of Militia. Exactly one year to the day after his attestation, Charles Mackintosh was dead while serving on the Western Front. At the time of his recorded death on 3 June 1916, Private Charles Mackintosh was serving with the 15th Canadian Infantry Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada), C.E.F., and is believed to have been a casualty of the opening events of the battle of 'Mount Sorrell'.
Condition: GVF |
| Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal. With clasp 'Basutoland' (Tpr W. Conlon, Somerset E.Burg)
Recipient was serving with the 'Somerset East Burghers'
Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th edition) it is estimated that only 18 medals with the 'Basutoland' clasp were issued to this unit
Note: Medal is dark toned and fitted with what appears to be an original stitched length of medal riband
Condition: Dark toned GVF |
| Capital Campaigners. The History of the 3rd Battalion (Queen Mary's Own) The Baluch Regiment (W.E. Maxwell, Aldershot, 1948)
167 pages, illustrated, maps, index and appendices. A detailed regimental history, with much to commend it. For medal collectors it provides especially good coverage on the regiments service in East Africa circa 1896-1900 (many casualties and award winners mentioned), and of course for both the World Wars, with much else besides
Condition: Fine |
| Ceylon: Ceylon Light Infantry Officers cap boss
The boss retaining it's screw post fitting to reverse
Condition: VF |
| Ceylon: Ceylon Light Infantry. A large gilding metal pouch or helmet plate badge, measuring approximately 68 mm tall and 62 mm wide
The badge complete with 3 x integral lug fasteners to reverse.
Condition: VF |
| Ceylon: Large silver / or white metal (not marked) Police Headman's badge of the Gall Soutern Province District. The badge having initial P H in cenre denoting Police Headman and his number '75'.
The badge appears to be Victorian basis the presence of the Victorian Crown on the obverse centre.
This rare badge was fitted with a hinged pin and latch fitting to reverse. The hinge and latch remain on this badge but the pin has been removed.
Condition: GF |
| China 1857-1860. With 2 clasps 'Taku Forts 1860' & 'Pekin 1860' (Corpl John Hunter, 2nd Bn 1st the Rl Regt)
John Hunter a native of Lambeth, Surrey, described himself as being a 'Clerk' by trade when he enlisted for service with 1st Battalion Royal Scots on 25 October 1854.
He held the regimental number 2979, and is confirmed on the respective medal roll as being entitled to the medal and both clasps (ref WO 100/41)
Sold with certified 2 pages of military reserach confirming all of above details
Condition: Toned GVF |
| China 1900 Medal. Silver issue with clasp 'Relief of Pekin' (103, Muleteer Mirza, 8th.Mule Corps)
Condition: VF
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| China 1900. Silver & clasp 'Relief of Pekin' (91, Sapr Chin Ah See, H.K.Coy. R.E.)
An extremely rare to regiment and ethnic race medal issue, to an indiginous Chinese soldier who served in the Hong Kong Company Royal Engineers.
Condition: GVF |
| China Campaign Medal 1900-01 (Medaille De Chine). No clasp
Instituted on 15 April 1902 in respect of campaign services during the Boxer Rebellion. The medal stamped with silver marks 'Argent' on the rim
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: VF |
| China Medal 1840-42 (George Valentine, 26th Regiment Foot)
Important: No 278 Private George Valentine is confirmed from the Muster Rolls of the period as having 'Died' in the Regimental Hospital at Chusan, China on 25th September 1840
Note: The 26th Foot (in 1881 the 26th Regiment or Cameronians, became the 1st Battalion Scottish Rifles)
Apart from battle casualties incurred during the 'Opium War', the Regiment suffered appauling numbers of deaths from disease (the Regimental history refers to more than 370 estimated deaths) during it's period of service in China 1840 - 1842, including the death of the George Valentine
Medal in exceptionally good condition for a medal from that era
Sold with copy Muster Roll extracts confirming death of the recipient
Condition: EF |
| China Medal 1857-60. With 5 x clasps 'China 1842' 'Fatshan 1857' 'Canton 1857' 'Taku Forts 1860' 'Pekin 1860'
An un-named as issued example including the rare clasp 'China 1842' this last issued in respect of qualifying personnel who had earlier served in the First Opium Wars of 1841-42, and who later also served in China between 1857-1860
Condition: GVF |
| China War Medal 1856-60. With 3 clasps 'Fatshan 1857' 'Canton 1857' 'Taku Forts 1860'
Medal un-named as issued
Condition: GVF |
| China War Medal 1856-60. With 4 clasps ' China 1842' 'Fatshan 1857' 'Canton 1857' 'Taku Forts 1858'
The medal un-named as issued
British Battles and Medal (7th Edition) refer to an estimated 93 x 'China 1842' clasps having been issued
Condition: Toned GVF |
| China War Medal 1900 (Boxer Rebellion) with dated slip-over clasp '1900 CHINE 1901'
This is a silver issue medal, the rim edge bearing mint marks with poincons or assay marks either side of word 'argent'
Medal fitted with contemporary silk riband
Condition: GVF |
| Civic Order: 2nd Class, silver base metal and enamel
The medal mounted with the ‘Long Service’ category ribbon
Condition: GVF |
| Civil Decoration 1940-1945 (Cross)
This the Second Class badge with silvered bar dated 1940-1945
The decoration contained in titled blue card box of issue
Condition: GVF |
| Civil Decoration 1940-1945 (Medal)
This a first class 'Medal' in gilt, with gilt clasp '1940 - 1945'
The medal is contained in it's issue red titled card box of issue with makers label of 'De Greef, Bruxelles' on back of box
Condition: EF |
| Civil Defence Long Service Medal. British reverse, with additional 'Long Service' bar (James Macnaughton)
Uncommon to find these medals with engraved naming.
The medal fitted with mounting brooch bar to reverse of riband,a nd contained in Royal Mint case of issue. This bearing RM logo, and having name of the award in gilt tooling on lid of case.
Condition: GVF |
| Civil Defence Medal (Air Raid Precuations) 1940-1945
A bronze gilt medal with reverse legend '1939 Servimus 1945'
Condition: GVF |
| Civil Resistance Medal 1940-1945
Condition: EF |
| Civilian Invalids Medal 1940-1945
Condition: EF |
| Clasp to the General Service Medal 1947 'Overseas Korea 1950-53'
An example of the rarest clasp awarded to the GSM 1947, with less than 200 estimated to have been awarded to members of the highly distinguished and much decorated 60th Parachute Field Ambulance, Army Medical Corps, that served in Korea 1950-53 as part of the Commonwealth Division. In particular the Indian Medics were prominent in their support to the United States 187th Regimental Combat Team. This example with provenance from the American Numismatic Society Collection, see collection acquisition label attached. An extremely rare clasp
Condition: EF |
| Clasp: 'North West Frontier 1936-37'
This is an original silver clasp for the Indian General Service Medal 1936
Condition: VF |
| Coastal Artillery War Badge (Kriegsmarine)
This late war metal badge has no makers marks, but appears to have the reverse fittings usually associated with manufacturer Hermann Aurich
Condition: VF |
| Coastal Artillery War Badge (Kriegsmarine) - with makers marks
This silvered and gilt metal badge has makers marks on reverse for manufacturer ‘Schwerin Berlin’
Condition: GVF |
| Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal. EDVII issue (No. 2539 Vol. Arthur Andrew Ferdinand, Ceylon Lt. Infy.)
The award was published in the Ceylon Gazette of 8 April 1910.
Only an estimated 79 awards of this medal to Ceylonese units between October 1901 and November 1910
Condition: GVF |
| Colonial France: Order of the Dragon of Annam. 5th Class 'Officers' breast badge, in silver gilt and enamel
The badge haveing two part hinged suspension connecting the Dragon to the Crown, and secondly the Crown to the Badge
In red letherette case of issue, with makers label on inner upper lid 'Bogner, Graveur, Metz'
Condition: GVF |
| Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale) with 2 clasps 'Algerie' & 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise'
The 'Algerie' clasp was instituted on 30 September 1900 to include retrospective campaigns dating back to 1880, while the clasp 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' was instituted on 21 November 1940. The clasps are both of the first type clipover style (clapet), and each bears silver assay stamps or makers marks on obverse of clasp and on reverse of clip of clasp.
The medal is silver stamped 'Argent' on the rim
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: VF |
| Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with 2 x clasps 'Algerie' & 'Madagascar'
The 'Algerie' clasp was instituted on 30 September 1900 to include retrospective campaigns dating back to 1880, while the clasp 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' was instituted on 7 June 1895 to include retropsective services from 1829. The Madagascar clasp is of the first type clipover style (clapet), while that for 'Algerie' is of the slipover type. Both clasps bear silver assay stamps or makers marks on the obverse and reverse of the clasps.The medal is silver stamped 'Argent' on the rim. This with an identification label of the ANS indicating that the medal was Acquisition No 67.226 being part of the J. Coolidge Hills Collection (Wadsworth Atheneum)
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: VF |
| Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with 2 x clasps 'Algerie' & 'Tunisie'
The 'Algerie' clasp was instituted on 30 September 1900 to include retrospective campaigns dating back to 1880, while the clasp 'Tunisie' was instituted on 24 September 1895 to include retropsective services from 1881. Both the clasps are of the first type clipover style (clapet), and each bear silver assay stamps or makers marks on the obverse and reverse of the clasps.The medal is silver stamped 'Argent' on the rim
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: EF |
| Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with 6 x clasps 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' 'Erythree' 'Libye' 'Bir Hacheim 1942' 'Afrique Francaise Libre' 'Madagascar'
The clasps are all silvered types manufactured by the medalist 'Arthus Bertrand'
Condition: GVF |
| Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with clasp 'Algerie'
The clasp is of the first type clipover style (clapet), and bears silver assay stamps or makers marks on obverse of clasp and on reverse of clip. This medal is an early private variant with no silver stamp on the rim, and the designers name on obverse bust is missing. Together with an indentification label from the ANS indicating that the medal was Acquisition No 67.226 and from the J. Coolidge Hills Collection (Wadsworth Atheneum)
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: VF |
| Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with clasp 'Maroc'
This clasp was intituted on 28 April 1914 to include retrospective services dating back to 1912. This medal has a uniface suspension, while the clasp is of the slipover type and bears silver assay stamps or makers marks on reverse of clasp
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: EF |
| Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with clasp 'Sahara'
This clasp was intituted on 30 Septemebr 1900 to include retrospective campaigns dating back to 1880. The clasp is of the first type clipover style (clapet), and bears silver assay stamps or makers marks on obverse of clasp and on reverse of clip. The medal is silver stamped 'Argent' on the rim
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: VF |
| Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with clasp 'Tonkin'
The 'Tonkin' clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895 to include retropsective services from 1893. The clasp is of the first type 'clipover' (clapet) type and bears silver assay stamps or makers marks on the obverse and reverse of the clasp.The medal is silver stamped 'Argent' on the rim
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: GVF |
| Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with clasp (clapet) 'Algerie'
This clasp was intituted on 6 March 1894 to include retrospective campaigns dating back to 1827. The clasp is of the first type clipover style (clapet), and bears silver stamp or makers marks on obverse of clasp and on reverse of clip. The medal bears the silver stamp 'Argent' on the rim
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: VF |
| Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue (6475 Const Joseph S/O Ojuangu Tanganyika Police)
The medal is supended from contemporary riband with issue investiture brooch to reverse
Condition: GVF |
| Colonial Police Long Service Medal. GV issue (6309 Native Cpl Mupira, B.S.A.P.)
Important: Award confirmed as published in the Southern Rhodesia Gazette, 21 May 1937
A scarce issue type medal on the market to any Colonial Police Force. It has been estimated that no more than 15 medals of this type/era were issued to members - both European and African - of the British South Africa Police
Sold together with copied extract page from the B.S.A.P. Journal that includes a named 'Presentation' type group photograph including Corporal Mupira wearing his medal
Corporal Mupira had enlisted for the B.S.A.P. in 1919 and was a native of Victoria District
Condition: Minor contact marks otherwise VF |
| Colonial War Effort Medal 1940-1945
Condition: GVF |
| Commemorative Medal of the 1940-1945 War
This with 'Crossed Swords' emblem and a clasp 'Flandre 1940' on the riband
Condition: VF |
| Commemorative Medal of the 1940-1945 War
This with 'Crossed Swords' emblem and clasp 'Yougoslavie' on the riband
Scarce clasp for service in Yugoslavia
Condition: EF |
| Commemorative Medal of the 1940-1945 War
This with 'Crossed Lightning Bolts' emblem and 2 x clasps 'Ieper' & 'Diksmudie' on riband
Condition: EF
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| Commemorative Medal of the 1940-1945 War
This with 2 clasps on riband 'Winterbeek' & 'Knesselare'
Condition: GVF |
| Commemorative Medal of the 1940-1945 War
This with 5 x different emblems on the riband including; 'Red Cross', 'Gilt Star', 'Crossed Swords' 'Crossed Lightning Bolts' & 'Royal Crown'
Condition: VF |
| Commemorative Medal of the 1940-45 War
This with 'Crossed Swords' emblem on the riband
Condition: GVF |
| Commendation Medal. With emblem on riband
Condition: EF |
| Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath. A 'Civil Division' neck badge
This a fine GVI era item of insignia manufactured by the Royal Jewellers 'Garrads'. The badge bearing makers marks and silver hallmarks for London 1952, and complete with full length neck cravat with hook and eye fittings
Condition: EF |
| Coronation Medal 1911
Mounted from contemporary riband with pin brooch to reverse and contained in plush case of issue, with makers logo 'Elkington & Co Ltd, 22 Regent Street, S.W.
Condition: GVF |
| Crimea Medal 1854, with clasp 'Sebastopol' (J. Morley, 11th Hussars)
Note: The naming on the Crimea medal is officially impressed
The regiment nick-named the 'Cherry-Pickers' was one of the more conspicuous regiments to emerge from the Crimean War, not least due to the fame earned by those members of the regiment that rode in the 'Charge of the Light Brigade', led by their colourful and controversial Commanding Officer, Lord Cardigan
A medal to a member of the 'Light Brigade'
Condition: Some edge bruising and contact marks otherwise VF
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| Crimea Medal 1854-56. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (G. Williams, C.G., H.M.S. Royal Albert)
Note: The naming is depot impressed in the contemporary style
Uncommon to find thus named including his parent 'Coast Guard' service status. The late Captain K.J. Douglas-Morris had one such medal named in same style to a former 'Coast Guard' man per the example to 'W. Gray, G.C. H.M.S. Agamemnon' see Lot 97 of the Captain's Collection Catalopgue, DNW 1996
George Williams a Cornishman, was a native of the parish of St. Michaels in Cornwall. A member of the 'Coast Guard', he had earlier served aboard H.M.S. Prince Regent prior to joining the crew of H.M.S. 'Royal Albert' as an Able Seaman. At the time of joining H.M.S. Royal Albert on 23 November 1854 he was described as being aged 40 years and his subsequent conduct was described as 'Very Good'
Medal clasp is loose on riband. The riband being fitted with a silvered or white metal riband buckle with hinged pin fitting and casp to reverse
Sold together with some copied extract pages form the 'Description Book' of H.M.S. Royal Albert
Note: It is possible that the recipient also earned a Baltic Medal for his service with H.M.S. Prince Regent
Condition: VF |
| Crimea Medal 1854-56. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (H. Street, 1st Dragoon Gds)
Note: The naming on the medal is officially impressed
Condition: VF |
| Crimea Medal 1854. With 3 clasps 'Alma''Balaklava''Sebastopol' (Frank McIntosh, 79th Regt.)
Naming: Is officially impressed
Important: We have been advised that 2219 Private Francis McIntosh died in the Crimea on 21 March 1855
Note: The medal riband fitted with an ornate silver or silvered top brooch with hinged pin and casp fitting to reverse of the brooch. The brooch has an Imperial Eagle design surrounded by a spray of leaves, and bears makers marks for Bailey of Coventry on reverse together with respective
registereed patent number
The 79th Regiment became the Cameron Highlanders in 1881
Condition: GVF |
| Crimea Medal 1854. With 3 clasps 'Alma''Inkermanmm''Sebastopol' (S. Lincoln. Gr & Dr Rl Arty)
Naming: Officially impressed
The recipient served as a Gunner and Driver in the Royal Artillery
Condition: Edge bruise at 7 o'clock and toned VF |
| Crimea Medal 1854. With 4 clasps 'Alma''Balaklava''Inkermanmm''Sebastopol' (Geo Coxon. Coldsm Gds)
Note: The 'Sebastopol clasp loose on riband as issued
Naming: Officially impressed
Important: Guardsman George Coxon of 1st Battalion Coldstream is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' at the battle of Inkermann on 5 November 1854. He was one of an estimated 190 x Coldstream Guards battle casualties on that fateful day, during which 70 of them were 'Killed-in-Action'
Condition: Edge bruise at 8 O'clock and minor rim contacts, otherwise GVF |
| Crimea Medal. With clasp 'Alma' (T. Robertson, 79th Regt)
Note: The medal is an officially impressed issue
The recipient was serving the 79th Regiment (which post 1881 subsequently became the 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders)
Condition: GVF |
| Crimea Medal. With clasps 'Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (J. Morgan. Grenadier Guards)
Note: The medal is an officially impressed issue
Important: The recipient is recorded to have enlisted on 24 November 1851, and subsequently 'Died' at Scutari on 13 February 1855
Condition: GVF |
| Crimea Medal. With single clasp 'Sebastopol' (W Kettle Gr & Dr 11th Btn Rl Arty)
Note: The medal is officially impressed
The respective medal roll compiled at Sebastopol on 21 October 1855, confirms that the recipient William Kettle was serving with 6 Company 11th Battalion Royal Artillery at the time he earned his medal and clasp
The medal is sold with photocopy of accompanying medal roll extracts
Condition: GVF |
| Crimea War Medal. With clasp 'Inkermann' (Roger Buckmaster, Coldstm Gds)
The medal has officially impressed naming
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre 'Theatres D'Operations Exterieurs' (For Overseas Operations)
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre (War Cross) 1940-45
The decoration having a Bronze Lion emblem on the riband
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre reverse '1914-18'
The medal affixed with descriptive label of the ANS Medal Collection showing it to have been the gift of Mrs Elenor Perez Niles and acquisition inventory number 67.30.32.Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-15'. The riband with a Bronze Star
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-15'. The riband with palm emblem
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-16'
Medal fitted with contemporary silk riband
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-16' . The riband bearing 2 x 'Silver' Stars
Medal fitted with contemporary silk riband
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-16'. The riband with a Bronze Star
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-17'. The riband with 2 x Bronze Gilt Stars and 1 x Silver Star
Fitted with a contemporary silk riband
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-18'. The riband with 1 x Palm and 1 x Gilt Star
Fitted with a contemporary silk riband
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-18'. The riband with Palm emblem
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-18'. The riband with ribbon a Bronze Star emblem
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre with dated reverse '1914-17'. The riband with a Silver Star
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre with dated reverse '1939'. The riband with a 'Palm' emblem
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre with reverse dated '1914-16'. The riband with a Palm & Bronze Star
Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-16
This a rare 'Silver' variant
The decoration riband fitted with a Silver Star emblem (denoting Division Level Mention), and a pair of French 75 MM Artillery Guns - this last customised addition with an intricate hinged pin and latch to reverse, and perhaps indicating that the recipeint was an Artillery Officer
The medal suspended from an old worn riband suspended form a typical French mounting bar
Condition: VF |
| Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-16
The riband with a Bronze Star (denoting a Brigade or Regimental level Mention) and fitted with typical French mounting bar, and draped with a 'petite fourragère'
of the 'Croix De Guerre'
Condition: VF |
| Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-17
This example with 'Bronze Palm' (Army Level Mention); Silver Star (Division Level Mention); Bronze Star (Brigade or Regiment level Mention) together with a 'silver; monoplane - this last customised addition perhaps indicating that the recipeint had been an 'aviator'?
The medal suspended from an old worn riband suspended form a typical French mounting bar
Condition: VF
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| Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-18
The riband with a Bronze Star (denoting a Brigade or Regimental level Mention) and fitted with typical French mounting bar, draped with a 'petite fourragère'
of the 'Medaille Militaire' or Military Medal
Condition: GVF |
| Croix De Guerre. Second World War issue, with single date to reverse '1939'
Condition: VF |
| Cyprus Emergency 1955-60: A Medal Reference Source
Continuing in our efforts to support and promote the published research of client-authors of medal related reference books, we are here bringing to your attention - and recommending - the recently 'revised' edition of;
- 'Mayhem in the Med': A Chronicle of the Cyprus Emergency 1955-1960
Written by well known medal collector and researcher Richard Stiles, the latest revised edition (2009) - totalling 392 pages - provides a useful source of information on many aspects of the Cyprus Emergency.
Of particular interest to medal collectors will be the;
- Honours and Awards Including MID's (approx 900 names)
- Roll of Honour (about 400 names of armed forces & police personnel killed or died)
- Chronological listing of Army, RAF & Police deployments
The meat of the book is taken up with a day by day account of 'The Emergency' as reported in the Cyprian Chronicle of the period. These entries being liberally peppered with photographs and obituaries of the personnel who were killed or died during the emergency.
'Aberdeen Medals' does not stock any new publications, but collectors wishing to purchase a copy can do so easily on-line direct from the publishers at;
http://www.savannahpublications.com/
Note: The author of the book is proud to support the charity 'Help For Heroes', with a donation per each book sold. |
| Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage, 1st Class, gilt metal
Medal mounted with the 'Acts of Courage' Riband
Condition: GVF |
| Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage: 2nd Class, silver
Medal mounted with the 'Acts of Courage' Riband
Condition: GVF
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| Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage: 3rd Class, bronze
The cross-dimension width being approx 34mm
Medal mounted with the 'Acts of Courage' Riband
Condition: GVF |
| Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage: 3rd Class, bronze
The cross-dimension width being approx 28mm
Medal mounted with the 'Acts of Courage' Riband
Condition: GVF |
| Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage: Silvered bronze
The cross-dimension width being approx 30mm
Medal mounted with the 'Acts of Courage' Riband
Condition: GVF |
| Defaulterers' Medal 1940-1945
This example fitted with a riband denoting that the recipient refused to cooperate and do work for the German occupiers / invaders
Condition: GVF |
| Defence Medal
A Royal Mint issue
Condition: GVF |
| Defence Medal: Base metal
Condition: VF
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| Delhi Durbar 1903 Medal. Silver issue
Less than 5,000 medals of this - the most attractive and artisctic of all official Royal Commemorative Medals - were issued
Condition: Minor edge nicks and bruising otherwise toned and VF
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| Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (No 1014 Sepoy Sohan Singh, 48th Pioneers)
The naming on the medal is contemporary script engraved
Condition: VF |
| Devonshire Regiment: 'Other Ranks' Kings Corwn bi-metal cap badge circa 1914-45
The badge retaining original slider to reverse
Condition: VF |
| Distinguished Flying Cross
9 x inch (or 22.5 cm) length of unused silk riband circa 1939-45 with proper corded edges
Condition: Good |
| Distinguished Flying Cross
A most interesting example that is either silver or at least very well silver plated
The decoration with nice toning and patina and perhaps a contemporary customised piece from the 1940's and of excellent quality
Contained in titled leatherette case of issue with ribbon bar, and enamelled lapel pin
Riband fitted with brooch to reverse. Ribbon possibly a period replacement, and with some adhesive marks on front of riband indicating previous mounting of emblems
Condition: EF |
| Dunkerque Medal
A 'Dunkirk' Medal as issued and worn by B.E.F. veterans of the 'Dunkirk Miracle'
Condition: VF |
| East & West Africa Medal no clasp impressed on edge 'Mwele' (1231 Pte Ahmad Ali 26th Bo' Infy)
A medal awarded to a recipient serving with the 26th Bombay Infantry
Condition: VF |
| Efficiency Medal GVI first type with bi-lingual 'Union of South Africa / Unie Van Suid Afrika' suspender bar (Cpl W.H. Reid, S.A.N.F.)
Note: The medal is officially impressed named as shown. Basis the given rank is Corporal, presumably the type-setter made an un-corrected error with the third initial of the unit abbreviation and it should read 'A' as in S.A.A.F, for South African Air Force rather than with 'N' denoting South African Naval Force.
A medal and and a mystery that should be easily researched via the South African records of personnel who served during the Second World War. An archive which is of course access for public consultation
Condition: VF |
| Efficiency Medal. GV with 'Ceylon' suspender bar (Cpl N.W. Keith Anderson, C.M.R.)
Recipient was a Corporal serving with the Ceylon Mounted Rifles. The recipient held the regimental number 1072 and is known to have subsequently held the rank of Acting Sergeant prior to the regiment being disbanded on 30 September, 1938
Condition: GVF |
| Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'India' suspender bar (Sepoy Abdul Ghani, 11-13 F.F. Rif., I.T.F.)
Sepoy Abdul Ghani, 11th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles, Indian Territorial Force, is confirmed as being awarded the Efficiency Medal (India) by I.A.O. 108 of January 1943
Medal sold with accompanying copy of respective Army Order
Condition: VF
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| Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with supender bar 'Territorial' (7659721 W.C. Cl.2. H.S. Harsant. R.A.P.C.)
Recipient held a Warrant Officer appointment serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps. His army number denoting recruitment into the Royal Army Pay Corps sometime prior to 1941
Condition: EF |
| Efficiency Medal. GVI first type with 'Territorial' suspender bar (2820401 Sjt R.C. McKay, Seaforth)
Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Seaforth Highlanders
Condition: Dark toned GVF |
| Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1886. Un-dated reverse with 7 clasps; 'Alexandria 11th July' 'El-Teb' 'Tamaai' 'Suakin 1884' 'Abu Klea' 'Kirbekan' 'The Nile 1884-85'
A splendid un-named and un-marked specimen medal. The clasps connected by silver rods
Condition: GVF |
| Egypt Medal 1882-89. Reverse dated 1882 with 4 x clasps 'Tel-El-Kebir' 'Suakin 1884' 'El-Teb_Tamaai' 'The Nile 1884-85' (172, Pte. A. Knox, 1/Gord: Highrs:)
172 Private Alexander Knox, a native of Aberdeen, Scotland was born in 1861; enlisted as 1938 Private, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, July 1879; transferred to the Gordon Highlanders, August 1881; served with the Regiment in Egypt, August 1882- September 1885; discharged, July 1891, after 12 years service with the Colours
Condition: VF |
| Egypt Medal 1882. Reverse dated 1882 with clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir' (1928 Pte. T. Bartlett, 1/Gord. Highrs.)
Important: Recipient is confirmed as being mortally wounded in action at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir of 13 September 1882. Private Bartlett subsequently died of his fatal wounds the next day 14 September 1882
The 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders incurred an estimated 38 'NCO's & Other Ranks' casualties (killed, wounded and missing) at Tel-el-Kebir, in which battle the Highland Brigade was conspicuous for their forward gallantry in storming and taking at the point of the bayonet the fortified defences of Arabi Pasha's Army
Medal sold with several copies of respective research including copy extracts from the respective Medal Roll, and A.G.'s Casualty Register confirming medal entitlement and casualty status
Condition: GVF |
| Egypt Medal 1882. Reverse dated 1882 with clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir' (Cr Sergt T. Wilson, Staff Clerk)
Condition: Minor contacting. VF
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| Egypt Medal undated reverse & clasp 'Suakin 1885' (Labourer. J. Thompson)
The recipient was a Labourer, employed by Messers Lucas Aird, the official contractor for building the Suakin-Berber Railway Line.
Condition: GVF |
| Egypt Medal, dated '1882' reverse with clasp 'Alexandria 11th July' (E. Pank, A.B., H.M.S. Penelope)
Edward Pank was born in the parish of St. Clements, Norwich in August 1858 and entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in February 1875. An Able Seaman by the time of his service in H.M.S. Penelope (December 1880 to November 1882), he was discharged ashore to Melville Hospital in December 1885
Research: The medal sold with a large file of associated research including copied service record
Condition: Single edge bruise otherwise VF |
| Egypt Medal. Reverse undated with clasp 'Gemaizah 1888' (1488 Pte W.D. Smart, 2/K.O.Sco:Bord)
The recipient served with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers
The medal in unusually fine condition for this issue with only minor contact marks (see picture)
Condition: VF |
| Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 (770 T.H. 1 R.I.F.)
A regimentally named example in the style assocuated to the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers.
In this example the medal has the recipients regimental number impressed '770', while his initials 'T.H.' and the regimental designation '1 R.I.F.' are finely engraved
A check of the respective medal roll should provide the recipients name by cross checkign these details against the regimental number and initials of name
Condition: VF |
| Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1884-6
Condition: GVF |
| Escapers & Evaders Cross 1940-1945
Condition: EF |
| Ethiopia: Distinguished Military Medal (Emperor Haile Selassie I)
The decoration fitted with a further award emblem on riband, and retaining the original pin-back investiture brooch on reverse of riband, this latter makers marks 'Mappin & Webb Ltd'
Together with official plush case of issue, this retaining makers marks of 'Mappin & Webb, Oxford Street London' on the inside of the upper lid.
Condition: EF |
| Ethiopia: Korean War service medal
The medal bearing the makers marks marks of C.C. Sporrong & Co Sweden
The medal fitted with original riband and suspended form a pinned brooch mounting bar to reverse of upper riband
Condition: GVF
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| Ethiopia: Military Medal of Merit of the Order of St. George
A fine condition example of this the highest grade of bravery decoration available during the era of the Ethiopian Empire
Condition: EF |
| Ethiopia: Patriotic Refugees Medal 1935-41
This retaining the original 'as issued & as worn' investiture pin-brooch to reverse of upper riband. The brooch with makers marks 'Mappin & Webb Ltd'
Condition: GVF |
| Ethiopia: Victory Star 1941
Condition: GVF |
| Ethiopia: War Medal 1935-41
This an example with 5 x flame emblems on riband each denoting a years service
Condition: GVF |
| Ethiopia: War Medal 1935-41
This medal retaining the fitted pin-back brooch bar on reverse of riabnd ' as issued & as worn'. The brooch with makers marks 'Mappin & Webb Ltd'
Condition: GVF |
| Foreign Service pair to an Indian Air Force Officer: Squadron Leader S.K. Das, Indian Air Force
- Sainya Seva Medal with clasp 'Jammu & Kashmir' (8993 Fg Off S.K. Das, I.A.F.)
- Videsh Seva Medak with clasp 'Bhootan' (8993 Sq Ldr S.K. Das, I.A.F.)
Condition: GVF |
| France and Germany Star
A 'Royal Mint' issue with contemporary riband
Condition: GVF |
| France and Germany Star
Royal Mint issue
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918, EIIR issue & clasp 'Malaya' (23185167 Fus R. Mather. R.S.F.)
Recipient served with the 1st Battalion Royal Scos Fusiliers
Condition: Single edge bruise otherwise GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Malaya' (21148788 Rfn Narbahadur Gurung 10th G.R.)
Medal mounted swing style with brooch pin to reverse of the contemporary riband
Condition: Light surface scratches on obverse otherwise VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Malaya' (55194 S.C. Kuliop Said B Nasir, F. Of M. Pol)
Recipient was a Special Constable serving in the Federation of Malaya Police
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (Gundi H.H. Audhali F.G.)
The Arab recipient served in the Federal Guard
A seldom seen unit
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (1842 Pte Ahmad Suhail. T.O.S.)
This medal to an Arab soldier of the Trucial Oman Scouts is complete with the orginal small paper envelope and named card box of issue and hence most likely never worn by the recipient basis the medal's exceptionally fine condition
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Brunei' (23887214 Rfn. P. Kelly, 1 Green Jackets)
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (200071 O/C. Francis Lim Joo Hoe, Fed. Regt)
An extremely rare 'rank', and uniquely used in the Federation Forces, denoting an 'Officer in Charge' (and not Officer Cadet)at the Royal Military College (Malaysia). For the purpose of military training, and the co-ordination of domestics military administration required within the Boys Wing, an Officer-in-Charge (O.C.) (later to be known as Chief Instructor - CI) was posted. He was responsible to the Director of Studies (DOS) and thus ultimately to the Commandant.
A rare and desireable rank/regiment to a senior Chinese Warrant Officer.
Condition: Official corrections to 'Fed' in unit, otherwise GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (21148071 Rfn. Rudrabahadur Pun, 2 G.R.)
Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 2nd Gurkha Rifles
Medal has been court-mounted for display
Condition: VF
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| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22932104 Tpr R. Davis, 11 H)
Recipient served as a Trooper with 11th Hussars (a.k.a. 'The Cherry-Pickers')
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23020809 Pte J.R. Jones, R.A.P.C.)
Recipient served with the Royal Army Pay Corps
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23125276 Pte N. Hendry, K.O.S.B.)
Recipient served with 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23200371 Fus J. Millar, R.S.F.)
Recipient served with 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23214634 Tpr D. Fuhr, S.A.S.)
Note: A desireable medal in unusually fine condition to a member of the Special Air Service Regiment
The medal contained in original named card box of issue (see picture attached)
Condition: EF (virtually uncirculated) |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (EA18125184 Pte. John Baison, N.R.R.)
Recipient served in the Northern Rhodesia Regiment
Condition: VF
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| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (SMF/100749 Pte. Lim Kang Soy, S.M.F)
A rarely seen on the market issue to a Chinese soldier serving in the Singapore Military Forces.
Condition: Couple edge bruises otherwise GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Near East' (22980194 Pte M.J. Croly, A.& S.H.)
Recipient earned his medal and clasp for service duriung the 'Suez Campaign' while servign with 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Near East' (23268133 Pte. J.A. Coleman, RAPC)
Recipient was a Private soldier serving with Royal Army Pay Corps
Condition: EF
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| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (10061 Pte Ahmed Abdulla Audhali, A.P.L.)
Recipient was a locally recruited Arab serving in the Aden Protectorate Levies
Condition: With overall contact wear thus about VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (23451974 Pte D. Ferguson, A.& S.H.)
The recipient was a 'Jock' serving with the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23196792 Pte G.C Brooks, R.A.P.C.)
Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with 2 clasps 'Kurdistan' 'Iraq' (3903 Sepoy Bhagat Ram 52-Sikhs)
The recipient was a Sepoy serving with the 52nd Sikh (Punjab Frontier Force)
Condition: Small silver test cut to reverse rim. GF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Borneo' (21144219 Cpl Jasbahadur Gurung, 1/2 GR)
Recipient served as a Corporal with 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (7657717Cpl H.T.C. Taylor, R.A.P.C.)
A scarce to regiment medal and clasp issue as the recipient served with the Royal Army Pay Corps
Condition: Single tiny edge nick at 4 O'clock otherwise GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (1414 L.Naick Haji 1-127-Baluch L.I.)
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (1928 A.L.D. Azam Ali Khan, 5-Cavalry)
Recipient was an Acting Lance Duffadar serving with the 5th Cavalry, Indian Army
Condition: Possible neat official correction or just overstamping to 'Ary' of Cavalry otherwise VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (2583 Dfdr. Hukmdad Khan, 10-Lancers)
Recipient was a Duffadar serving with the 10th Lancers, Indian Army
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (4676 Sowar Udham Singh, 32-Lancers)
Recipient was a Sowar (equivelant of Trooper) serving with the 32nd Lancers, Indian Army
Condition: VF
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| General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Kurdistan' (2469 Sepoy Gajiman Bhaju. Burma.Mil.P)
The recipient was a Sepoy serving with the Burma Military Police. An uncommon medal and clasp on the market named to this unit
Condition: Minor contact marks. GF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV first type with clasp 'Kurdistan' (75167 Pte Nora Elia, 3-Iraq Levies)
A rare to regiment medal and clasp issue on the market when named to the 3rd Iraq Levies
Condition: Toned GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (21133908 Rfn Jitbahadur Sherpa, 7 G.R.)
Jitbahadur Sherpa a member of 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles served for a total of 9 years and 272 days by the time he took his discharge at Singapore on 22 October 1959. At time of discharge he his service was described as 'Exemplary', and the following 'Testimonial' was recorded;
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Jitbahadur is leaving the Army at his own request after four years of satisfactory service. He is intelligent and hardworking and has some knowledge of telecommunications both line and wireless. I can recommend him to any potential employer as likely to make a diligent and faithful employee
Unquote.
SERVICE PAPERS: The medal is sold with a copied set of the recipients service papers, confirming the medal and clasp as his only medal entitlement
The medal is suspended from a contemporary riband with brooch bar to reverse in the swing style and presumably as worn by the recipient
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (19037956 Cpl N.J. Beaton, B.W.)
Note: The Black Watch did not as a complete regiment earn the clasp 'Malaya', hence any GSM with clasp 'Malaya' to the Black Watch is relatively scarce on the market
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (21146276 Rfn. Indrajit Limbu, 10 G.R.)
Indrajit Limbu, born in 1929, enlisted for service with the British Army at Ghoom, on 19 February 1948. He subsequently served in the British Army with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles for a total of 15 years and 136 days by the time he took his discharge at Singapore on 15 July 1963. At time of discharge he his service was described as 'Exemplary', and the following 'Testimonial' was recorded;
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L/Cpl Indrajit Limbu has served Her Majesty's Army loyally and hardworkingly for 15 years. He has fought against Communist Terrorists for nearly 12 years. He has also been trained as a film projectionist and I can recommend him as one to any future employer. He is honest, Loyal and hardworking.
Unquote.
During his service Indrajit served variously in; India, Malaya, Hong Kong - including multiple tours in Malaya. At time of discharge his only medal entitlement was the GSM 1918.
SERVICE PAPERS: The medal is sold with a copied set of the recipients service papers, confirming th emedal and clasp as his only medal entitlement
The medal is suspended from a contemporary riband with brooch bar (no pin) to reverse in the swing style and presumably as worn by the recipient
Condition: Some contacting otherwise VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22147840 Pte D. Cooper, Gordons)
Recipient served with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22622520 Rfn P. Tougher, Cameronians)
Recipient served as a Rifleman with the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (14046911 Sjt T.M. Mallin, R.A.E.C.)
A 'scarce to regiment' medal and clasp issue to a recipient who served as a Sergeant with the Royal Army Education Corps
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (21143520 Rfn Durgasing Thapa, 6 G.R.)
Durgasing Thapa a member of 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles served for a total of 16 years and 190 days by the time he took his discharge at Singapore. At time of discharge he his service was described as 'Exemplary', and the following 'Testimonial' was recorded;
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Durgasing has reached an above average standard at driving. He can drive 3 Ton and 1/4 Ton vehicles and can ride a motor cycle. He has a sound knowledge of Driving and Vehicle Maintenance. He is a quiet man who takes his job very seriously
Unquote.
SERVICE PAPERS: The medal is sold with a copied set of the recipients service papers, confirming th emedal and clasp as his only medal entitlement
The medal is suspended from a contemporary riband with brooch bar to reverse in the swing style and presumably as worn by the recipient
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue & clasp 'Palestine' (2754601 Pte. J. McMillan, Black Watch)
In 1937, Private John McMillan, 2nd Battalion Black Watch, a Bands Boy, aged 17, was based at the Talavera Barracks in Jerusalem. In November 1937, Mr Malcolm McMillan, of Blythswood Street, Glasgow, received a letter from his son’s commanding officer which stated:- ‘Dear Sir, I am very sorry to have to write to inform you that I am experiencing a lot of trouble with your boy over the question of smoking. As you may know, no boy is allowed to smoke until he reaches man’s service - but your boy has been reported to me several times for this offence. Not only is it definitely bad for his health but it is also a serious case of disobedience. I have tried confining him to barracks as a punishment, but this appears to have no effect. I am therefore writing to ask you for permission to give the boy a beating, as I consider that this will be the only way to stop him smoking. ....’
Mr McMillan refused his permission and approached his Member of Parliament. On 22 November, Mr Hore-Belisha, Minister for War, was asked by Mr Macneil Weir, M.P. for Stirling, if he was aware of an officer in Palestine requesting permission to “flog” a boy soldier for smoking. An argument then ensued between the two gentlemen regarding the difference between “flogging” and “beating”. The matter was widely reported in the national Scottish press along with photographs of John McMillan in his drummer’s uniform. One Glasgow newspaper published a cartoon of a N.C.O. with a Private over his knee “skelping” his bottom with the heading “Life with the Black Watch - Private being severely punished for smoking, the big naughty, naughty.”
John McMillan was taken out of the Army by his father. About six months later he contracted meningitis from which he died. With seven newspaper cuttings and some copied photographs, including one here illustrated showing the recipient as a Drummer in the Black Watch
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with 2 clasps 'Palestine' & 'Malaya' (5045862 Pte J.W. Grafton, N. Staff. R)
Note: Official correction to first 3 letters of regimental number.
The recipient served in Palestine with 2nd Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment
Recipient would have served throughout the period of the Second World War (FYI: 2/North Staffs served with BEF in 1940, then 1st Army in North Africa and Italy), but whether he ever claimed or was issued his medals for Second World War service is not presently known.
Clasps are rivetted together and medal still retaining some original lustre with medal and clasps all evenly toned!
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (2611823 Pte. S. Whiteside, The Queens R.)
Recipient was a Private soldier serving with 2nd Battalion The Queens Regiment
Note: 2nd Battalion Queens Regiment served in Syria, Ceylon, India and Burma during the Second World War
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (3240105 Rfmn A. Sanderson, Seaforth)
A rare instance of an inter-war era campaign medal being issued to a reservist recalled to the colours. The regimental number and rank in this instance denote that the recipient was originally of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), and still held rank of 'Rifleman' while serving attached to the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders in 1936
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (359179 Sgt T.W. Keith, R.A.F.)
Recipient was a Sergeant serving in the Royal Air Force
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GVI first type 'Palestine' (1379 Tpr T.J.F.F.)
Note: The pre-war 'Palestine' medal and clasp issued to the Arab members of the Trans Jordanian Frontier Force, did not include the detail of the recipeints name but only showed impressed details of regimental number, rank and unit
The medal rolls for the T.J.F.F. are however in the public domain in London at the National Archives and can be checked to get the recipients full name
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GVI first type legend with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (14458661 Pte D.W. Ryrie, Gordons)
Most probably an award to the 6th (Banffshire) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, a Territorial Army battalion
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GVI first type with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (CY/2916 Pte C. Theodorou, Cyprus Rgt)
The GT of 'Rgt' is neatly officially corrected
A scarce colonial regimental medal issue to the shortlived Cyprus Regiment, and an example of the only named medal and clasp the regiment was entitled to during it's short existence
Condition: Some contact marks and edge wear otherwise VF |
| General Service Medal 1918. GVI issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (Lt. J. C. Chadwick. R. A. E. C.)
A scarce Officers medal named to the Royal Army Education Corps
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1947 & clasp 'Mizo Hills' (JC-17507 Sub R.C. Bhosle, Bombay Engrs)
Recipient was a Junior Commissioned Officer, Subadar, serving with the Bombay Engineers
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'Goa 1961' (49944 M-E-2. C. Vassou, I.N.)
I.N. = Indian Navy
Condition: Reverse with staining otherwise VF |
| General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'Jammu & Kashmir 1947-48' (2306 Gdsm Durjan Singh, Jaipur S.F.)
The GSM 1947 was the last campaign medal issued named to regiments of the Indian States Forces, before those units were absorbed into the regular Indian Army
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'Mizo Hills' (1021831 Dfr Gurmail Singh, A.C.)
A.C. = Armoured Corps
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'Naga Hills' (3345141 Sep Autar Singh, D.S.C.)
D.S.C. = Defence Security Corps
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'NEFA 1962' (8001929 Pnr Chand Singh, Pnr)
PNR = Pioneer Corps
The clasp awarded for service in the 'North East Frontier Agency' during the border war with China in 1962
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'Overseas Korea 1950-53' (11011 Hav-Smt F. Francis, A.M.C.)
An extremely rare and desireable medal & clasp. By far the rarest of named Korea medals to any of the Commonwealth forces that served in the Korean War - and quite possibly the rarest national issue of any participating United Nations member state
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'Goa 1961' (50338 ERA3. S. Singh, I.N.)
Recipient served as an Engine Room Artificer with the Indian Navy
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Borneo' (21137384 Sig Parsadman Rai, Gurkha Signals)
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Borneo' (21149625 Rfn Bhimbahadur Limbu, 1/7 G.R.)
Confirmed form service record as the recipients only medal and clasp entitlement
Rifleman Bhimbahadur Limbu almost 12 years with the British Army, and 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles between 1958 - 1969. At the time of taking his discharge at Singapore on 22 December 1969, his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' anf the following 'Testimonial' provided;
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Bhimbahadur has given over 10 years loyal service during which he has seen active service in Malaya and Borneo. Previous company commanders have reported well on his performance in a rifle company, and certainly latterly, while he was a 'Regimental Policeman', he has carried out his duty thoroughly and conscientiously. Not well qualified educationally, but uses his common sense and initiative. Capable of hard work he has proved a very reliable and steady soldier.
Unquote.
Sold together with copied set of the recipients service record
The medal mounted swing style suspended from a contemporary ribbon with a brooch to reverse of riband and presumably as worn by the recipient
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Borneo' (22334258 Tpr. G.A. Hickman, 5 R.T.R.)
The recipeint was serving as a Trooper with 5th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment at time of earning his GSM
The medal is suspended from a contemporary riband with brooch bar to reverse of riband, and contained in original named card box of issue
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Borneo' (2331 FF.Res Dumang Ak Alin, Sarawak Police)
FF.Res = Federal Force Reserve
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Borneo' (79 WPC. Ung Hie King, Sarawak Police)
A rarely seen medal and clasp to a local enlisted Woman Police Constable in the Sarawak Constabulary
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Radfan' (23697753 Cpl J. Bell-Jack, RS)
'Radfan' is uncommon as a single clasp medal issue to the Royal Scots
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Borneo' (18019843 Sgt Abu Bin Manan GSC (SGR))
Recipient was a Malay holding rank of Sergeant in the General Service Corps attached to the 1st Battalion Singapore Guard Regiment which latter unit was based at Kuching, Sarawak during the period of 'Confrontation'. Scarce to find medals on the market named thus
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (21140439 L/Cpl Kulbahadur Gurung, G.M.P.)
A scarce issue medal and clasp to a recipient serving in the Gurkha Military Police
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (21147154 Bdsm Nainabahadur Sunwar, A Major Staff Band)
The recipient, a Gurkha, served as a Bandsman with the British Army. Presumably the 'Major Staff Band' shown on his medal was the Brigade of Gurkhas Band
Scarce rank and unit for this medal and clasp
The medal court-mounted for display
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (7510 PC. Hashim Bin Nordin, A.D.P)
Recipient was a locally enlisted Malay Police Constable serving with the Army Depot Police
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1962, & clasp 'Borneo' (21149445 Rfn Balbahadur Gurung, 1/6 GR)
Recipient was a Rifleman serving in 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' & 'Malay Peninsula' (21149820 Rfn. Kharkaparsad Rai, 1/10. GR.)
Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles
The clasps fitted together with a silver-rod, as issued
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' & 'Malay Peninsula' (RM.19587 A.L. Hardy, Mne. R.M.)
The recipient was a Marine serving in the Royal Marines
Both the clasps rivetted together
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' & 'Malay Peninsula' (RM.21853 J.M.R. Robb, Mne. R.M.)
Recipient was a Marine serving in the Royal Marines
The clasps fitted together by silver rod as issued
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21151479 Rfn Nunahang Limbu, 2-10 G.R.)
Note: 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles had the unique distinction of earning the only Victoria Cross of the Indonesian Confrontation, vide the services of Rambahadur Limbu in 1965
The clasps attached by silver rod as issued
Medal and clasps are confirmed as being the recipients sole medal entitlement
Rifleman Nunahang Limbu of 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles accumulated a total of 10 years and 227 days service by the time he took his discharge from the British Army at Hong Kong on 25 May 1973. At discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and the following testimonial was provided;
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Rfm Nunahang has served in the British Army for nine years and for much of that time he has worked as a driver and vehicle mechanic. He has worked well and has a good knowledge of his trade. I recommend him for any work entailing a knowledge of mechanics
Unquote.
The medal is sold with a copy set of the recipients service record
The medal is court mounted for display
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21153282 Rfn Dambahadur Rana, 2/2 GR)
Note: Clasps attached by a silver rod, as issued
Recipient served with the 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
Condition: VF
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| General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21154185 Rfn Jitbahadur Rai, 1/10 G.R.)
Medal and both clasps confirmed from the recipients service history as his sole medal entitlement
The clasps attached by a silver rod as issued
Corporal Jitbahadur Rai of 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles served in the British Army 1962-1974, throughout which period he was a member of 1/10 GR. Promoted a substantive Corporal in 1972, Jitbahadur Rai had the misfortune to 'Die' while still a young man and in service, with his death being recorded at the British Military Hospital Dharan, Eastern Nepal on 21 June 1974
Medal is sold with a copy of the recipients service history
The medal mounted swing style suspended from a contemporary riband with brooch to reverse of riband and presumably as worn by the recipient
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21156403 Rfn Bhaktabahadur Rai, 2/7 GR)
The clasps attached by a silver rod as issued
The recipient served in the 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21156758 Spr Rinji Sherpa, Gurkha Engrs)
The clasps on the medal are attached by a silver rod as issued
This medal and service in Butterworth, Singapore and Kuching during period of 'Confrontation' confirmed from the recipients service record. The GSM 1962 being his only medal entitlement
Sapper Rinji Sherpa of the Gurkha Engineers served a total of 3 years and 228 days by the time he was made redundant under SAO 18/67. At the time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'Very Good', and the following testimonial was provided;
Quote,
Rinji goes on redundancy after only 3 years service with the British Army. During his service he was trained as a 'Combat Engineer' and was recently a Cook, Gurkha Troops. He is a satisfactory Cook
Unquote.
Sold together with copy set of recipients service record
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Radfan' 'South Arabia' (23959205 Pte. K.V. Carrington, RS)
The clasps fitted by issue silver rod
Recipient served as a Private with 1st Battalion Royal Scots
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'South Arabia' & 'Northern Ireland' (24044188 Tpr T. Murray, 13/18 H.)
Recipient was a Trooper serving with the 13th / 18th Hussars
Clasps are rivetted together
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 3 clasps 'Borneo' ''South Arabia' 'Northern Ireland' (23860128 Pte G. Rahman, A & S H)
A highly desireable campaign medal to a 'Jock' of the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, a regiment distinguished by the determined and effective role it played in retaking and pacifying - for a time - 'Crater', in Aden Colony
The medal clasps attached by silver rods as issued
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 3 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' 'South Arabia' (23871957 Pte J. Cathcart, A & S H)
A highly desireable campiagn medal to a 'Jock' of the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, a regiment distinguished by the determined and effective role it played in retaking and pacifying - for a time - 'Crater', in Aden Colony
The medal clasps attached by silver rods as issued
The medal worn 'swing style' suspended from a contemporary riband and almost certainly as worn by the recipient. Having a brooch bar to reverse of riband
Condition: Toned GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 3 clasps 'Radfan' 'South Arabia' 'Northern Ireland' (23707484 Pte A. Martin, RS)
Recipient served with 1st Battalion Royal Scots
The clasps attached by silver rods as issued
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With 4 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' 'South Arabia' 'Northern Ireland (23847650 Pte D.L.N. Duell, A & SH)
Note: Medal mounted 'swing style' as worn - third clasp is attached by rivet all others attached by silver rods as issued.
Denis L. N. Duell, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, enlisted in the Highland Brigade, Junior Soldier Wing on 13 December 1960. He next enlisted into 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 23 July 1963. Apart from a brief spell between 1970-1972 when 1/Argylls were reduced to single company strength against the threat of planned disbandment or amalgamation - during which time he served with 1/Royal Highland Fusiliers - Denis Duell served continuously with 1/Argylls through to his discharge in 1975 after 12 years service with the Colours
During his long service with the Argylls, the recipient then holding rank of Acting Corporal, held the rare appointment as 'Pony Major' being responsible for the well-being of the regimental mascot 'Cruachan', the Shetland Pony
See attached the illustration of the resplendent 'Pony Major' in full dress uniform taken in Berlin 1970 - in which the recipient is wearing his then 3 clasp GSM - together with 'Cruachan'
Sold with a selection of extracts and an identified thumbnail photograph of Denis Duell taken from the regimental journal of the Argylls 'Thin Red Line', including confirmation of recipients subsequent service in Northern Ireland
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (SAC R V Pearson (L8210054) RAF)
Naming on medal is officially impressed to a recipient who served as a Senior Aircraftsman in the Royal Air Force
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (23846044 Tpr .J. Cullen, 5 Innis DG.)
Recipient was a Trooper serving with 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards
The medal court mounted on contemporary mounting 'as worn' by the recipient
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (23863485 Rfn C. Green, Cameronians)
An important regimental issue, as in 1968 the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) were disbanded
Reportedly this proud Scottish regiment - with battle honours streching back almost 300 years (1689-1968) and including those of Marlborough's great continenatal victories at Blenheim and Ramilles - chose to be disbanded rather than be amalgamated. The Cameronians service in South Arabia (Aden), was their last campaign, and hence the last British campaign medal to be issued to this historic Scottish Regiment was the General Service Medal 1962 with clasp
'South Arabia'
FYI: The History of the Cameronians Vol IV, gives a list of serving members of the 1st Bn still serving at the time of disbandment and where applicable shows the / Regiments that
the former 'Riflemen' went to after disbandment
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (24024123 Tpr. M.J. Kelly, 1 RTR)
Recipient was a Trooper serving with 1st Battalion Royal Tank Regiment
Condition: VF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (14155787 W.O. Cl. 2 C. Roan, RAOC)
Recipient was a Warrant Officer II Class serving with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21134099 W.O. Cl. 2 Parsad Gurung, 1/6 GR.)
Recipient was a Warrant Officer II Class serving with 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles
Condition: EF |
| General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21147287 Rfn. Imansing, Thapa, 2/2 GR)
Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal. GV first type with clasp 'N.W.Persia' (1648 Naik Sajjan Singh, Bengal S & M)
Medal court mounted, with brooch pin to reverse of riband
Condition: GVF |
| General Service Medal. With clasp 'Dhofar'
The medal riband fitted on reverse with 'issue brooch as worn'
A medal frequently awarded to members of the British Armed Forces, on secondment to the Royal Oman Army, as well as long association with services of 22nd Special Air Service Regiment, or S.A.S.
Condition: VF |
| Germany 'Third Reich': Iron Cross 1st Class. Second World War issue 1939-45
This with hinged broad pin clasp reverse fittings. The obverse centre is blackened 'brass' and hence non magnetic
Condition: VF |
| Glasgow Highlanders, 5th Volunteer Battalion Highland Light Infantry. White-metal glengarry badge. Circa 1895-1901
The badge bearing the Victorian Crown. The lugs/loops remobed from reverse and replaced with an intricate 'contemporary' hinge, pin and hook brooch fitting. A scarce badge with period customisation
Condition: VF |
| Glendining & Co Catalogue of British Orders Decorations and Medals including the unique 'Battle of Britain Victoria Cross Group awarded to Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson, Royal Air Force
For many years the price realased for Nicolson's Victoria Cross represented the highest price ever paid for a British Gallantry Medal. The VC being a unique award for the 'Battle of Britain'
Condition: Two ink marks on cover. Fine |
| Glendining & Co Naval and Military Decorations and Medals: Including the Collection formed by H.Y. Usher, 22 July 1975
Harry Usher - who started collecting pre 1914 - in his time amassed arguably the finest collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals to the regiments of his native Lancashire. A pioneer collector of researching gallantry medals, and casualties, his collection catalogue is an indispensible source for ascertaining the provenance of definitive groups to the Lancashire regiments. For example the collection contained no less than 24 x DCM's and an equal numbe of MM's - most in groups and many in multi-award combinations, and or with further award bars. Many unique medals on a regimental basis are represented from the Napoleonic era to Korea
Regimental sections include;
- Kings's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment (4th Foot)
- Liverpool Regiment (8th Foot)
- Lancashire Fusiliers (20th Foot)
- East Lancashire Regiment (30th/59th Foot)
- South Lancashire Regiment (40th/82nd Foot)
- Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (47th/81st Foot)
- Manchester Regiment (63rd/96th Foot)
With prices realised list for reference
Condition: Minor scuffing consistent with age, and 2 lots only with prices annoted in ink. Fine |
| Glider Pilot Regiment: Silver plated cap badge
Reverse of this die-struck badge has makers marks ' Firmin London' and retains both original reverse lug fittings
Condition: VF |
| Gordon Highlanders: 'Other Ranks' anodised aluminum (staybrite) glengarry badge
The badge retaining the original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: EF |
| Gordon Highlanders: 'Other Ranks' white metal collar badge circa 1900-1960
The badge retaining the original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF
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| Gordon Highlanders: 'Other Ranks' white metal glengarry badge with two word motto 'By -Dand', circa 1914-45
The badge retaining the original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Gordon Highlanders: A Staff Sergeants die cast silver plated (no marks) glengarry badge. An impressive and substantial badge circa 1914-1950
An impressive and substantial badge of some considerable age
The badge retaining the original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: GVF
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| Gordon Highlanders: Great War 'regimental fete' badge, the obverse in gilt and enamel with regimental crest and legend 'Inverurie Fete, Keith Hall, 24th Aug 1918'.
A fine piece of Great War memorabilia. Regimental charity events such as fetes being frequent events throughout the Great War in the territorial homelands of the respective British infantry regiments. This one dated late in August 1918, and in the territorial district of the '6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders' is the latest dated item I have thus far encountered.
The badge retaining it's original and intricate hinged pin and catch fitting to reverse
Condition: VF |
| Great Britain: The King's Badge for Loyal Service
This white metal lapel badge was issued to all former service personnel who were discharged during the War due to woundes or injuries received in service
The badge retaining it's original lapel fitting to reverse
Condition: VF |
| Great War and Home Defence group of 5: Private Austin Banner, Royal Scots
- 1914-15 Star (1409 Pte A.J. Banner, R.Scots)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (1409 Pte A.J. Banner, R.Scots)
- Interallied Victory Medal (1409 Pte A.J. Banner, R.Scots)
- Defence Medal
- Territorial Force Efficency Medal. GV (1409 Pte A.J. Banner, Royal Scots)
Note: The T.F.E.M. has been re-named
The Medal Index Card of Austin Banner shows that he first entered a theatre of war on 23 May 1915 - shown as (2B - Balkans).
A hard copy of the MIC will accompany the medals
Condition: VF |
| Great War and Long Service group of 3: (Warrant Officer 2 J.E. Waller, Royal Berkshire Regiment)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (6124 W.O.CL.2. J.E. Waller, R.Berks.R)
- Interallied Victory Medal (6124 W.O.CL.2. J.E. Waller, R.Berks.R)
- Military LS&GC Medal. GV first type (5328083 W.O.CL.II. J.E. Waller, R.Berks.R)
John E. Waller is confirmed on his Medal Index Card as only having been entitled to and issued with the British War and Interallied Victory Medals for his services during the Great War
Condition: EF |
| Great War group of 3 including a confirmed Silver War Badge: Private John Grant, Seaforth Highlanders
- British War Medal. Silver issue (4391 Pte J. Grant, Seaforth)
- Interallied Victory Medal (4391 Pte J. Grant, Seaforth)
- Silver War Badge. Reverse numbered 378822
Important: The respective Medal Index Card for the recipient, John Grant, confirms the above medals and his entitlement to a Silver War Badge, as being his only awards for services during the Great War
Sold together with copy of the respective Medal Index Card
Condition: VF |
| Greece: Greece, Kingdom, Medal of Military Merit 1916-17, Fourth Class, bronze
Condition: EF |
| Greece: Medal of the War 1940-41, Land Operations type, bronze
Condition: EF |
| Greece: Merchant Navy War Cross 1939-45
Condition: EF |
| Greece: United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'KOPEA' the clasp and reverse in Greek language
A fine original and contemporary to the period issue
Condition: GVF |
| Greece: War Cross 1940, Third Class, bronze
Condition: EF |
| Group of 3 for service in Middle-East and Africa
- Overseas Medal (Medaille D'outre Mer) with 2 clasps 'Liban' 'Tchad'
- National Defence Medal & clasps 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure' & 'Service des Essences'
- United Nations Service Medal 'UNIFIL' for 'Lebanon & emblem '2' on riband de-noting 2 tours
Note: The group mounted in the French style, presumably as worn
The National Defence is a second class type, of a commercial variant/pattern
Condition: GVF |
| GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (3210 Gundi I.S.S. Alawi, F.G.)
Recipient was a locally enlisted Arab personnel of the Federal Guard
Condition: Contact marks & wear otherwise GF |
| GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (9159 Pte Ahmed Moh'd Audhali, A.P.L.)
Recipient was a locally enlisted Arab serviceman of the Aden Protectorate Levies
Condition: Contact marks & wear otherwise GF |
| GSM 1962/Jubilee 1977 pair: Private R.A. Atkinson, 1st Battalion Royal Scots
- General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24084905 Pte R. Atkinson, RS)
- 1977 Jubilee Medal
Note: The medals mounted court style from contemporary ribands, presumably as worn
Condition: GVF |
| Gulf War Medal 1990-91. With clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991'
Condition: VF
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| GVI post-war era campaign service group of 3: Rifleman Kishnabahadur Rana 2nd Gurkha Rifles
- War Medal
- General Service Medal 1918. GVI & clasp 'Malaya' (21133513 Rfn Kishnabahadur Rana 2 GR)
- India: Independence Medal 1947 (21133513 Rfn Kishanbahadur Rana 2 GR)
Recipient served with 2nd Gurkha Rifles
The medals mounted swing style, suspended from contemporary ribbons. The mounting brooch retaining it's long pin to reverse
Condition: VF |
| High Seas Fleet War Badge (Kriegsmarine) - with makers marks
A superb detailed badge in uncommonly fine conditiuon retaining most of the original gilt finish
The reverse of badge with makers marks ‘Fec. Adolf Bock Ausf. Schwerin. Berlin’
Condition: EF |
| Highland Brigade: 'Other Ranks' anodised aluminum (staybrite) glengarry badge
The badge retaining all the original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Highland Brigade: Officers silvered and plated glengarry badge
The badge retaining all the original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Highland Light Infantry. White-metal glengarry badge circa 1914-1945
The badge retaining both original lugs/loops to reverse
Condition: VF |
| Highland Light Infantry: 'Other Ranks' brass regimental shoulder titles
The badges both retaining their original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Highland Light Infantry: 'Other Ranks' white metal glengarry badge Kings Crown circa 1914-1945
The badge retaining both original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Highland Light Infantry: 'Other Ranks' white metal regimental shoulder title, with strung bugle
The badge retaining all three of the original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Highland Light Infantry: Great War era 'Other Ranks' brass regimental shoulder title, with strung bugle
The badge retaining one of the original lugs as reverse fitting, the other missing
Condition: VF |
| Highland Light Infantry: Officers 'Volunteer Battalion' silvered bi-metal plaid brooch
This fine well toned silvered bi-metal brooch is distinguishable as being a Volunteer Battalion Officers item of insignia by the absence of the name 'Assaye' on the battle honour scroll
The reverse retaining original fittings of stout hinged pin and casp
Condition: GVF |
| Highland Light Infantry: Officers Glengarry Badge post 1902
This a 5 part bi-metal cast badge of fine quality from the era of the Great War
Badge retaining both original silvered lugs to reverse
Condition: VF |
| Highland Light Infantry: Pair of 'facing' King's Crown 'Officers' Bronze collar badges as used 1914-1945
Both badges retaining their original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: EF
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| Highland Light Infantry: Pair of 'facing' Queens Crown 'Officers' Bronze collar badges post 1952
A short-lived issue pattern
Both badges retaining their original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: EF
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| Highland Light Infantry: Pair of 'Other Ranks' Victorian Crown (pre 1901) Volunteer Battalions 'facing' white metal collar badges
Both badges retaining original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Highland Light Infantry: Post 1902 Officers 'Volunteer Battalion' Shoulder Belt Plate
A particularly fine and toned gilt and siolvered bimetal example to an Officer serving in one of the Highland Light Infantry Volunteer Battalions - the badge distinguishable by the battle honour scroll 'Assaye' being blank!
Reverse retaining all the original hooks, studs and pin fittings
Condition: GVF |
| Highland Light Infantry: Post 1908 senior NCO's Plaid Brooch
A fine toned example. The burnished silvered quoit mounted with thistle wreath bearing thirty battle honours to 'South Africa 1899-1902''. Mounted in the centre the badge of the HLI being the Order of The Thistle with atop Crown with a curled bugle horn below, and the 'HLI' monogram to the centre. Beneath the horn, a scroll inscribed ''Assaye'' with the Elephant below
The badge complete with stout hinged pin fitting to reverse reverse
Condition: GVF |
| Highland Light Infantry: Queen Elizabeth Crown collar badge (and or Pipers sporran badge?)
A short-lived post 1952 badge
The badge with original lugs as reverse fittings, these located vertically North and South
Condition: EF |
| Highland Light Infantry: Regular battalions 'Other Ranks' facing Kings Crown white metal collar badges
The badges retaining original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Highland Light Infantry: Regular battalions 'Other Ranks' facing Victorian Crown (pre 1901) white metal collar badges
The badges retaining original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Highland Light Infantry: Silver or silver plated and gilt Officers cap badge (no marks) with Queen Elizabeth Crown, post 1952
The badge retaining original slider to reverse
Condition: EF |
| Highland Light Infantry: Volunteer battalions 'Other Ranks' facing Kings Crown white metal collar badges
The badges retaining original lugs as reverse fittings
Condition: VF |
| Historical Record of the 39th Royal Garhwal Rifles Volume I (J. Evatt, this the Indian reprint n.d.for the Regiment)
215 pages, with copious appendices including nominal succession rolls of British and Garhwali Officers; Honours & Awards etc
Condition: Cloth covers with gilt title and regimental insignia on cover. A few minor stains on inside fly pages only, otherwise binding and content Very Good |
| History of the 3rd Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own) (H.G. Rawlinson, London 1941)
223 pages, illustrated and appendices. Although printed in 1941 the book does not include any details of the regiments services in WW2. It does however have much detail on the battalions frontier service in Waziristan 1936-37, including honours and awards. The chapters dealing with the Indian Mutiny and Boxer Rebellion are especially interesting
Condition: Fine |
| History of the 8th K.G.V's O. Light Cavalry (H.G. Rawlinson, Aldershot, 1948)
142 pages, illustrated with index and appendices this latter including Roll of Honour for Burma WW2 and Honours & Awards
Condition: Boards faded but binding and content Very Good |
| History of the Assam Rifles (L.W. Shakespear, New Delhi, 1983)
This is an Indian reprint of a volume first published in 1929. 301 pages, illustrated with maps, appendices and index. The 'Honours & Awards' lists show what a remarkable corps the Assam Rifles were, qualifying as they did for both Military and Civil decorations, and including many awardees who earned decorations while serving on attachment with the Indian Army in overseas theatres of war, 1914-1918. A prime source for learning about the services of the plethora of Military Police Battalions who were the fore-runners to the Assam Rifles and which saw considerable action on the North East Frontiers of India in the late Victorian era
Condition: With dust jacket (this chipped) Fine |
| History of the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles 1820-56 (B. Singh, New Delhi 1990)
324 pages, well illustrated with numerous appendices including Honours & Awards, and Index. Covers the pre 1947 period in
comprehensive detail, and a prime resource not only for details on the services of the Jammu & Kashmir Infantry, but also includes accounts of the artillery units and much else besides
Condition: The illustrated covers with only minor bumping and chipping. Binding and contents all Very Good |
| Imperial Germany: Iron Cross 1st Class. Great War issue 1914-18
This with convex reverse and hinged straight pin and clasp with silver marks '800' on pin. The obverse with 'magnetic centre'
Condition: GVF
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| Imperial Service Medal. EIIR issue (Peter James Rogers)
Note: Medal is sold complete with original brooch pin fitting on riband and Royal Mint case of issue
Condition: EF |
| Imperial Service Medal. GV coinage head (Robert Thomson)
Note: The recipient Robert Thomson was a Warder Grade I at Barlinnie Prison in Scotland. The award of the Imperial Service Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 28 May 1920
Condition: About VF |
| Imperial Service Order. GVI isue. Gold, silver and enamel breast badge
The insignia - and uncommonly (?) the hinged brooch pin for the riband - both bearing makers and silver hallmarks, of 'Elkington, Birmingham, 1938'
Note: The insignia contained in plush case of issue, with Imperial Service Order in gilt letters tolled on upper outer lid. Innner lid with logo of 'Elkington, London'
Condition: GVF
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| Independence Medal 1947 (7482 Sep. Balwan Singh, J.K.S.F.)
Balwan Singh, 9th Battalion Jammu & Kashmir State Forces Infantry, is confirmed as being a fatal casualty of the first 'Indo-Pak' War of 1947-48
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission record Balwan as being the son of Sant Singh, of Gurah Salathian, Jammu, Kashmir, and husband of Om Devi, of Gurah Salathian
His date of death is shown as being between 26 and 27 October 1947
Almost certainly Balwan would have been 'Killed-in-Action' or 'Died-of-Wounds' during the confused and bitter fighting when the State Forces of Jammu & Kashmir stood alone to repel the rampaging - Pakistani orchestrated - armed 'Pathan' laskhars
The 9th Battalion Jammu & Kashmir Infantry subsequently became an integral unit of the Indian Army where it is now 8th Battalion Jammu and Kashmir Rifles
Inspite of the high number of casualties incurred by the J&K State Forces in the fighting of 1947-48, confirmed medals to casualties are scarce on the market - the moreso in such good condition as the item here being offered
Condition: GVF |
| India General Service 1854. Silver issue with 4 clasps 'N.E.Frontier 1891''Chin Lushai 1889-90''Burma 1887-89''Burma 1885-7' (2665 Sepoy Dhanbir Gurung, 42nd Bl Infy)
The 42nd Bengal Infantry subsequently became the 6th Gurkha Rifles on 2 October 1903
The medal in unusually fine condition for a hard earned and presumably frequently worn award
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1895-1902. Silver issue with 3 clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Tirah 1897-98' 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (3811 Pte. G. F. Brown, 1st Bn. Gord. Highrs.)
Important: The recipient is confirmed as being 'Dangerously' Wounded-in-Action (Gunshot wound to left shoulder), during the reconnaissance at Dargai on 18 October, 1897. The wounds being so severe and debilitating that he was subsequently discharged from the Army after receving extensive medical treatment of the Royal Military Hospital Netley
George Frederick Brown was born in Mile End, London, c.1875. A Labourer by occupation and a member of the 3rd Battalion Royal Fusiliers (Militia), he attested for the Gordon Highlanders at Hounslow on 1 April 1891, aged 18 years. With reinforcements for the 1st Battalion he was posted to India on 27 January 1893, sailing aboard H.M.S. Crocodile. In India he served as part of the Chitral Relief Force and thence the Malakand Field Force and Tirah Expeditionary Force. With the latter he particiapted in the 'Reconnaissance' at Dargai where he was dangerously wounded on 18 October 1895. After being invalided to England and a lengthy period of hospital treatment, he was discharded as medically unfit form the British Army on
21 June 1898.
Medal sold with a good set of copied service papers confirming medal and clasps as well as his wounds.
Condition: An attractively toned example GVF |
| India General Service 1895-1902. Silver issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-2' (2913 Sowar Najaf Khan, 5th Pjb. Cavy.)
Condition: With single tiny edge bruise otherwise an unommonly fine conditioned medal to the Indian Cavalry GVF |
| India General Service 1895-1902. Silver issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-2' (967 Sepoy Sarmir, S. Waz. Militia)
Recipient was serving with the South Waziristan Militia
Condition: An outstanding example to a Militia unit, EF |
| India General Service 1908. GV 'North West Frontier 1930-31' 'Mohmand 1933' (11148 Sep Mehar Singh, 1-11 Sikh R)
Recipient was a Sepoy serving with the 1st Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment
Condition: VF
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| India General Service 1908. GV 1st type silver issue with clasp
Recipient served as a Private with the 1st Kings Dragoon Guards
Condition: GVF |
| India General Service 1908. GV 1st type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (2474 L. Dfdr. Samund Singh, 4 / Cavy)
Recipient was a junior 'Non Commissioned Officer' holding rank of Lance Duffadar in the 4th Cavalry
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1908. GV 2nd type Royal Mint issue with clasp 'Burma 1930-32' (6197318 Pte H.J. Bersey, The Buffs)
Condition: GVF |
| India General Service 1908. GV 2nd type Royal Mint issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1935' (6200690 Gnr H. Parrott, R.A.)
Recipient served as a Gunner with the Royal Artillery.
Note that the unique 'Army Number' indicates that the recipient had prior military service in the Middlesex Regiment
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1908. GV first type with 2 clasps 'Mahsud 1919-20' 'Waziristan 1919-21' (944 Sar. Faiz Bux. 57 Silladar C.Cps.)
Note: Clasps joined by rivets
Recipient was a Sarwan serving with the 57th Silladar Camel Corps
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1908. GV first type with 2 clasps 'Waziristan 1919-21' 'Waziristan 1921-24' (773 Havr. Sher Mohd. 28 Pjbis.)
Note: Clasps joined by a rod
Recipient was a Havildar serving with the 28th Punjabis
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1908. GV first type with 2 clasps 'Aghanistan N.W.F. 1919' 'Malabar 1921-22' (644 Rfn Dalu Sahi, 2-9 G R)
Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1908. GV first type with 3 clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' 'Mahsud 1919-20' 'Waziristan 1919-21'(4709 Sepoy Mir Mohd, 57/Rfls. F.F.).
Note: Clasps are fitted together by rod on between 1st & 2nd clasps, and by a wire between 2nd and 3rd clasps
Recipient served with the 57th Rifles (Frontier Force)
Condition: VF
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| India General Service 1908. GV first type with 4 clasps 'Mahsud 1919-20' 'Waziristan 1919-21' 'Waziristan 1921-24' 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (12594 Gnr. Amer Singh, 21 P.Bty.)
Note: Second and fourth clasps fixed by rods, and third clasp by rivets
Recipient was a Gunner serving with the 21st Pack Battery
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (2966858 Pte. T. Crockett, Seaforth)
Recipient was served with 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders on the North West Frontier of India
Condition: GVF |
| India General Service 1908. GV second type with 2 clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31' 'Mohmand 1933' (54177 Gnr. Khanzaman, 10 Mtn. Bty.)
Note: Clasps joined by rivets
Recipient was a Gunner serving with the 10th Mountain Battery
Condition: VF
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| India General Service 1908. GV second type with 2 clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31' 'North West Frontier 1935' (1427 Swr.Ghulam Hussain. 20 Lrs.)
Note: Clasps joined by a rod
Recipient was a Sowar serving with the 20th Lancers
Provenance: Sold together with an old ink handwritten lable stating the medal was purcahsed from London dealer 'Hayward 7 Hall' on 14 May 1970 for the sum of GBP 5!
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1908. GV second type with 2 clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31' 'North West Frontier 1935'(6648 Sep. Gul Zada, S.W.Scouts.)
Note: Clasps joined by rivets
Recipient was a Sepoy serving with the South Waziristan Scouts
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1908. GV second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (986 Swr. Aurangzeb. Hodson's Horse.)
Recipient held the rank of Sowar
Condition: VF
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| India General Service 1936 with clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (A1053 Sigmn. Uttam Singh, I.S.C.)
Recipient served as a Signalman with the Indian Signal Corps
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1936 with clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (Dhobi Fulchand, 1-4 G.R.)
Recipient served as an attested follower in capacity as 'Dhobi' with the 1st Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles
Condition: GVF |
| India General Service 1936 with clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (F-963 Saddler Mohd. Yusaf, 1 R. Mtn. Bty.)
Recipient served with 1st Royal Mountain Battery
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1936 with clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (858 Tailor Nadar Khan, Tochi Scouts)
Condition: GVF |
| India General Service 1936. With 2 clasps 'North West Frontier 1937-39' 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (Risldr. Sher Khan, Probyn's Horse.)
Note: Clasps joined by a rod
Recipient was a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (VCO) holding rank of Risaldar
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (1581 A.L.Dfdr. Surat Singh, 8 Lt. Cav.)
Recipient was an Acting Lance Duffadar serving with the 8th Light Cavalry
Condition: VF
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| India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (1624 Naik Girdhari Thapa, 1-3 G.R.)
Recipient served with 1st Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles
Condition: VF
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| India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (1628 Sowar Mohd. Nawaz Khan, Probyn's Horse.)
Condition: VF
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| India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (5937 Rfm.Tilbir Pun, 2-5 G.R.)
Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force)
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Risldr. Ghazanfar Ali Khan, Probyn's Horse)
Recipient was a Viceroy's Commisioned Officer holding rank of Risaldar and serving with Probyn's Horse
Condition: Contact marks otherwise about VF |
| India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (1296 A-L-Dfdr. Faqir Ali. Scinde Horse.)
Recipient held the rank of Acting Lance Daffadar
Condition: VF
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| India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (13 Ck Khacheru, Skinner's Horse.)
Presumably the recipient was either a Cook, or a Clerk
Condition: VF
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| India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (2503 Rfn. Tamansing Thapa, 1-8 G.R.)
Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles
Condition: Cleaned GF
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| India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (6369 Hav.Bhim Sane Lohar, 2-3 G.R.)
Recipient was a Havildar serving with 2nd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles
Note: The recipient is also confirmed as having been awarded a GVI issue Indian Meritorious Service Medal, on 1 January 1944 per Indian Army Order 1944/II page 399
Condition: VF |
| India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (Jemdr Darbara Singh, 13 Lrs.)
Recipient was a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (VCO) holding rank of Jemadar and serving with the 13th Lancers
Note: For earlier distinguished services on the North West Frontier of India, this officer had been awarded a 'Mention-in-Despatches' per announcement published in the Gazette of India on 19 September 1920
Condition: VF
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| India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (6984 Sepoy Gian Singh, 2-17 Dogra R)
Important: The records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission confirm that the recipient, a Sepoy serving with 2nd Battalion 17 Dogra Regiment, 'Died' on 9 October 1945 in 'New Guinea'. He was the son of Gagan Singh, Kangra, India
2-17 Dogra Regiment was captured at the close of the Malaya Campaign following the surredner there of the British and Imperial Forces to the Japanese at Singapore on 15 February 1942
Basis subsequent tragic events, it is evident that Gian Singh chose not to join the ineffective 'Indian National Army' that was sponsored by the Japanese and largely recruited from amongst the tens of thousands of Indian troops captured in 1941-42. As a consequence of his refusal to join the INA, Gian Singh was with an estimated 5,000 Indian Prisoners-of-War transported to Rabaul in New Guinea to be used as labour
Whether Gian Singh survived the War only to die of illness shortly after liberation, or whether his remains were only discovered on 9 October 1945 is not currently known, What is certain is that this loyal Indian soldier died far from his homeland and likely suffered years of typically harsh and brutal treatment as a prisoner of the Japanese
The name and service details of Gian Singh are recorded at the Rabaul (Bita Paka) War Cemetery, New Guinea.
Condition: VF |
| India General Service Medal 1854. Bronze issue with clasp 'Burma 1885-7' (Syce Tecka, 1st Bombay Lcrs)
Recipient was an attested follower holding trade of 'Syce' serving with the 1st Bombay Lancers
Condition: Medal with attractive dark toning VF |
| India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1885-7' (22529 Gunner J. McDonald No 7 By 14 Bde 'N' Dn R.A.)
Note: Medal has neat official correction to single initial 'N' denoting 'Northern' Division
Joseph McDonald an Ulsterman and native of Shankhill, Belfast attested for service with the British Army at Belfast on 21 February 1882. At the time his his joining the British Army he was aged 20 years, and had in civilian life been by trade a 'Poulterer'. Military service was not however new to McDonald as he had served as a Private - boy and man - in the 4th
Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (Militia) since 12 March 1877
Gunner McDonald served a total of 12 years in the British Army, taking his discharge 20 February 1894. His career included 7 years and 84 days service in India and Burma during which he had a chequered history as reflected in his service record and character & conduct assessments (by 1889 the general remarks with regards to his habits, conduct etc had 'changed' from 'Regular, Good Temperate' in 1882 to 'Irregular, Bad, Intemperate' in 1889. In between he had been imprisoned on 2 occasions, as well as having suffered multiple hospital admissions for various STD's contracted in India. At time of discharge his charcter unsurprisingly was classified as 'Indifferent'
The medal and clasp here offered was the recipients only entitlement and issue, and is enumerated in his service record, and medal roll
Sold together with a good set of service papers ex WO 97 file series, and copy of respective medal roll cover and entry pages
Condition: Single small edge bruise otherwise GVF |
| India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'North West Frontier' (2286 Pte J.H. Walker, 3 Bn Rif Bde)
Recipient served with the 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade
Condition: VF |
| India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Persia' (J.Bell, 2nd Bombay Eur.L.I.)
Note: Plugged at 12 o'clock and suspender neatly refixed
Approximately 883 medals and clasps awarded to 'All Ranks' of the 2nd Bombay European Light Infantry for their services during the Persian War
Condition: Overall contact wear thus GF |
| India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1887-89' (721 Sepoy Kalu Singh, Shan States Mil Police Levy)
Recipient was almost certainly a Sikh serving in one of the numerous Burma Military Police units, in this case that of the 'Shan States'
Condition: Contact wear otherwise VF |
| India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with four clasps 'Naga 1879-80', 'Burma 1885-7', 'Burma 1887-89' & 'N.E. Frontier 1891' (Sepoy Gumbir (2nd) 43rd Regt. N.I.)
Note: The clasps secured by silver rods
The 43rd (Gurkha) Regiment of Bengal Infantry, subsequently became the 8th Gurkha Rifles
Per the published list of the 43rd's recipients of the Indian Order of Merit (3rd Class) for the Manipur Expedition of 1891 (ref GGO 647 of 1891), the very first name in the list is No 1611 Lance Havildar Gambhir Rai. As the medal here offered is named in the correct manner/style for those issued prior to 1883, i.e., it does not include native ranks regimental numbers, it is possible - but not here known - that Gumbir and Gambhir were one and the same recipient
Condition: VF |
| India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp 'Pegu' (Naik Cunthong Arracan Local Battn)
Recipient served with the Arracan Local Battalion
Generally this particular medal and clasp is rare when seen named to native personnel, and moreso named to a locally recruited and deployed unit
Condition: About GVF |
| India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Silver issue with 3 clasps 'Relief of Chitral 1895' 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Tirah 1897-98' (2733 Pte. A. Walker, 1st Bn. Gord. Highrs.)
Important: Albert Walker is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' during the reconnaissance at Dargai on 18 October 1897, when he received a gunshot wound in his back.
It would appear that his wounds were sufficiently debilitating to bring his military service to an end, as his name does not subsequently appear on any of the medal rolls for the South African War medals awarded to men of the Gordon Highlanders.
Sold together with respective medal roll entry pages confirming all 3 clasps, and entry page form the published casualty roll
Condition: Medal has been cleaned otherwise about VF |
| India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria issue with 3 x clasps 'Relief of Chitral' 'Tirah 1897-98' 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (4413 Pte. G. Morley 1st. Bn. Gord: Highrs:)
Note: The later clasps loose on riband - those having been issued posthumously after recipient had been killed in action
Private George Morley, is confirmed as being killed-in-action by a gunshot wound to the stomach on the Bagh to Barkai March, 11 December 1897
The medal and all clasps confirmed correct as issued on roll
Condition: Minor bruise otherwise EF |
| India General Service Medal 1895. Bronze issue with clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (Packhalis Kulhlie, 1st Bn Gordon Highlanders)
Recipient was an attested native follower attached to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
Condition: VF |
| India General Service Medal 1895. Clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (3059 Pte T. Wylie, 2nd Bn Seaforth Highlrs)
Note: Medal claw has been repinned
Private Thomas Wylie is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' at the battle of Paardeburg on 18 February 1900, during the South African War 1899-1902. As a consequence of the severity of his wound he was 'Invalided Home' on 27 April 1900. He did not return to South Africa and was additionally entitled to a Queens South Africa Medal with 2 clasps ' Paardeburg' and 'Cape Colony'
Medal is sold with repsective entry pages form the IGS 1895 and Queen's South Africa Medal Rolls confirming his respective entitlements
Condition: VF
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| India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue & clasp 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (2088 Sowar Bagali Khan 10th Bl Lcrs)
Recipient served as a Sowar (British equivelant rank = Trooper or Private) in the 10th Bengal Cavalry, which regiment was titled 'Hodson's Horse' in 1921
Condition: VF |
| India General Service Medal 1895. Victorian issue with 2 clasps ' Defence of Chitral 1895' 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (Jamadar Kalu Chand, 4th Kashmir Rifles)
Important: 4th Kashmir Rifles DID NOT as a regiment qualify or earn the clasp 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98'; the rank is spelled 'Jamadar' rather then 'Jemadar'; and the presence of Royal Mint domed rivets between the clasps (usually the Chitral clasps were issued with shaved lugs and appear fixed to top of subsequent clasps), it is possible that the medal here offered - albeit an original medal with original clasps - is possibly a re-constituted and assembled specimen, or perhaps a later un-marked replacement issue, and hence is sold and priced accordingly
A Jemadar Kalu Chand earned the Indian Order of Merit 3rd Class for his gallantry in the Defence of Chitral, and later received a Sword of Honour from the Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir
Condition: GVF |
| India General Service Medal 1895. Victorian silver issue with clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (4465 Pte J. Errington 1st Bn Gord: Highrs)
Note: Private James Errington of the 1st Battalion Gordon Gordon Highlanders is recorded as having died of enteric fever at Jambata Kota, North West Frontier Province of India on 16 June 1895, and that he is commemorated on the regimental memorial at Rawalpindi
Sold with copied entry page from respective Medal Roll, and details of Gordon Highlander memorials / deaths in India during 1895-1898
Condition: GVF |
| India General Service Medal 1908
36 x inches (or 90 cms) length of unused silk riband circa 1920-35
Condition: Very Good |
| India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type in bronze with clasp 'Abor 1911-12' (Coolly Sher Khan 1 |
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