Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916: Positively attributed 'Kriegsmarine' shell shrapnel, retrieved from the Battleship H.M.S. Malaya, and presented to Surgeon Lieutenant Duncan Lorimer, O.B.E., R.N.V.R.
The steel shrapnel held by solid rod wire, to an ebony / tropical hardwood plinth (a/f), with silver plated contemporary engraved plaque on three lines 'H.M.S. Malaya / May 31st 1916 / Jutland' rivetted to plinth
Height: Approx 7.5cm
Width: Base of plinth is 11.75cm
Weight: 582g
Shrapnel Metal: The dimensions of the irregular metal is ... read more
Germany (Third Reich): Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Squadron Operational Flying Clasp. Silver grade (Frontflugspange für Aufklärer in Silber)
With makers marks on reverse of 'spange', for maker 'G. H. Osang, Dresden'
Sold together with original paper packet of issue, this marked with type and grade of award 'Frontflugspange / Aufklarer / in Silber', and name of maker 'Osang, Dresden' printed on reverse. The inside of the paper wrapper retaining the er tissue wrap for the badge!
Dimensions: Approx 77mm (w... read more
345.00 GBP
Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne, Chevalier / Kroonorde, Chevalier). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge, with silvered 'Swords' emblem
The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of 'Crossed Swords' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; evet promotio... read more
50.00 GBP
A Gunner Warrant Officer's Korea and Hong Kong Colony medal group of 3: Warrant Officer II Roy William Kinsley, Royal Regiment of Artillery late 42nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery
- British Empire Medal EIIR issue (Military)1st type (22041722 Sgt. (Attly. Clk.) Roy W. Kinsley, R. A.)
- United Nations service medal with clasp 'Korea':
- Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army' (22041722 W. O. Cl 2. R. W. Kinsley. B.E.M. RA.)
Medals verification: Post 1948 medal rolls are not yet accessible in the public domain, we can however below:
400.00 GBP
A superb confirmed 'Arctic Convoys / Russia MID' and pre-war Yangtze River, 'China River Gunboat' service medal group of 9: Chief Engine Room Artificer Charles George Mills, B.E.M., Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Hazard and H.M.S. Scarab
- British Empire Medal (Military). GVI 2nd issue (C.E.R.A. Charles G. Mills, C/MX.768900)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (M. 33266 C. G. Mills. B. Art. R.N.)
- The 1939-45 Star
- The Atlantic Star
- The Africa Star
- The Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal. With bronze 'Oakleaf' emblem (Mention-in-Despatches)
- Naval Long Service 7 G... read more
1050.00 GBP
A 'Malta Garrison Death' Egypt & Sudan Campaign medal pair: Private W. Loads, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
The pair comprises:
a). Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1886. Reverse undated. With clasp 'The Nile 1884-85' (1423. Pte. W. Loads, 1/Gord: Highrs:)
b). Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1884-86
Died in Malta 1887: Private W. Loads, is confirmed having died in Malta sometime during 1887 shown on the roll with remark 'Dead' under column 'Cause of beco... read more
365.00 GBP
An Egypt & Sudan Campaign medal pair: Corporal Robert Galloway, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
The pair comprises:
a). Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1886. Reverse undated. With clasps 'El-Teb_Tamaai' & 'The Nile 1884-85' (26, Lce Corpl R. Galloway, 1/Gord: Highrs:)
b). Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1884-86
Medal & clasps verification: The Egypt Medal with both x clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll for the ... read more
395.00 GBP
A rare 'Killed-in-Action' Battle of Tamaai, Egypt & Sudan Campaign Medal Pair: Private John Payne, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
The pair comprises:
a). Egypt & Sudan Medal. Dated 1882 & 3 clasps 'Tel-El-Kebir', 'Suakin 1884' & 'El-Teb_Tamaai' (1555, Pte. J. Payne, 1/Gord: Highrs)
b). Egypt: Khedive's Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882
Note: With a pawbrokers mark (?) etched on one of the reverse star points
Killed-in-Action: Private John Payne 1st Battalion Gordon ... read more
975.00 GBP
An impressive multi-clasp, multi-campaign Egypt & Sudan campaign medal pair: Private Charles Gillingham, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
The pair comprises:
a). Egypt Medal 1882. Dated 1882. 4 clasps 'Tel-el-Kebir', 'Suakin 1884', 'El-Teb_Tamaai' & 'The Nile 1884-85' (2148. Pte C. Gillingham. 1/Gord: Highrs:)
b). Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882
Note: The Khedival Star with contemporary replacement hook fitting attached on the top suspension bar
Medal & c... read more
725.00 GBP
An 'Inveresk' man's Victorian North West Frontier of India and South African War campaign pair: Private James Pendrigh (alias Porteous) 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- IGS 1895. 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (3024 Pte J. Pendrigh, Gordon Highrs:)
- Queen's South Africa Medal. 'Cape Colony' (3024 Pte. J. Pendrigh, Gordon Highrs:)
Important: Both medals and clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective campaign medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Additionally the recipient was also entitled to the 'South Africa 1901' clasp, ... read more
375.00 GBP