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A Royal Air Force Officers, Member of the Order of the British Empire, North West Europe Campaign and Indian Independence Medal group of 6: Squadron Leader Philip Henry Hudgell, M. B. E., Royal Air Force

A Royal Air Force Officers, Member of the Order of the British Empire, North West Europe Campaign and Indian Independence Medal group of 6: Squadron Leader Philip Henry Hudgell, M. B. E., Royal Air Force

- Order of the British Empire (Mily) Members Badge.M.B.E. Type II
- The 1939-45 Star. No clasp
- The France and Germany Star. No clasp
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- India: Independence Medal (199411 Fg Offr. P. H. Hudgell, R.A.F.)

Sold together with companion two row, six space, medal ribands bar, and as-worn by the recipient

Impo...  read more

Code: 24595

625.00 GBP

India General Service 1908-35. GV first issue with 2 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' & 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (405 Const. Sardar Khan, Z.L. Police.)

India General Service 1908-35. GV first issue with 2 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' & 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (405 Const. Sardar Khan, Z.L. Police.)

Upper clasp attached by a customary metal rod

The recipient was a locally enlisted Pathan of the Mussalman faith, from the Pashtun speaking area of Baluchistan (now Balochistan) who held the rank of Constable when he earned his India General Service Medal while serving with the 'Zhob-Loralai Police'

In 1919, the Headquarters of the Zhob-Loralai Police was located a...  read more

Code: 24500

145.00 GBP

An Officers un-named and un-attributed Knight of St.John, Second World War & long service medal group of 6:

An Officers un-named and un-attributed Knight of St.John, Second World War & long service medal group of 6:

- Order of the Venerable Order of St. John. Knight's silver & enamel breast badge (KstJ)
- The 1939-45 Star. No clasp
- The Arica Star. No clasp
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Efficiency Decoration. With 'Territorial' bar EIIR issue. Dated '1955'. With 2 x EIIR clasps 1 dated 1955

A good contemporary mounted medal group. The medals all fitted wit...  read more

Code: 24593

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Victoria Cross. A contemporary copy, from circa 1899-1914

Victoria Cross. A contemporary copy, from circa 1899-1914

Almost certainly struck and retailed by a Military Tailor(s) in the period 1899-1914, as replacements for medals being mounted for clients who were holders of the Victoria Cross

The solid bronze cross is un-marked and un-attributed

An excellent example of type, and not to be confused with the poor quality marked affairs being peddled in 2024 that are made of compos...  read more

Code: 24592

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An Officer & former Regimental Drum-Major's Civil Gallantry, Military Long Service & Army Temperance medals group of 9: Captain James Grigor, 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers

An Officer & former Regimental Drum-Major's Civil Gallantry, Military Long Service & Army Temperance medals group of 9: Captain James Grigor, 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers

- Military LS&GC, EDVII issue. With silver buckle (3701 C. Sjt. J. Grigor. K.O.S.B.)
- Royal Humane Society. Bronze with buckle (Sergt Drummer J. Grigor. "K.O.S Borderers" 15th August 1892)
- Army Temperance Association: Award of Merit. With brooch bar (Sergt. J. Grigor 1st K.O. Scottish Bord. 1898)
- Army Temperance Association: 15 Year Medal. Silver with gilt centre. 1st...  read more

Code: 24590

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Order Of The British Empire (Military). 5th class Member  (M.B.E.) 2nd type breast badge. Attributed to Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Alfred Porter, M.B.E., King's African Rifles late East African Army Service Corps & Royal Fusiliers

Order Of The British Empire (Military). 5th class Member (M.B.E.) 2nd type breast badge. Attributed to Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Alfred Porter, M.B.E., King's African Rifles late East African Army Service Corps & Royal Fusiliers

The insignia sold as a set, complete with:

A). Royal Mint plush leatherette hinged case of issue. The inside silk panel with King's Crown Royal Mint logo, and title of award in gilt tooling on outer lid

B). The silk medal riband retaining it's 'Sterling' marked mounting brooch, with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued

C). Card insert 'Instructions ...  read more

Code: 24589

200.00 GBP

Indian Order of Merit: 1st type (1837-1911) 3rd Class breast badge. With integral riband buckle brooch

Indian Order of Merit: 1st type (1837-1911) 3rd Class breast badge. With integral riband buckle brooch

Sold together with its original plush morocco fitted hinged (a.f) case of issue. This with bright silk and velvet interiors, together with makers name in gilt letters on the silk panel 'J. W. Benson, Ltd, Ludgate Hill, London.'

The insignia engraved on reverse in three lines '3rd Class Order of Merit' and below with makers marks 'J. W. Benson Ltd, Ludgate Hill, London' belowread more

Code: 24587

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African Police Meritorious Service Medal. GV Second type. Awarded circa 1931-1937

African Police Meritorious Service Medal. GV Second type. Awarded circa 1931-1937

Un-named and un-attributed

Reference 'British Gallantry Awards' (Abbot & Tamplin, 1981) only an estimated 99 x awards of this type of medal were made in the period 1931-1937, including one x award for 'Gallantry'

During the entire existence of the African Police Medal for Meritorious Service 1915-1938, the authors estimated that a total of 331 x awards were made. W...  read more

Code: 24586

795.00 GBP

British Army Victorian era 'Drummer / Sergeant-Drummer Arm Insignia. In gilt leaf and bullion wire on green flock cloth. Positively identified

British Army Victorian era 'Drummer / Sergeant-Drummer Arm Insignia. In gilt leaf and bullion wire on green flock cloth. Positively identified

As worn by Sergeant-Drummer (later Captain) James Grigor, King's Own Scottish Borderers

Quote,

DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN BORDERER

Captain John R. Grigor, a familiar figure at Border gatherings, died on Saturday morning at the Lucy Sanderson Cottage Homes, Galashiels. Captain Grigor who was a native of Inverness and nearly seventy years of age enlisted in...  read more

Code: 24591

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Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.). Case of issue. 1902-1953 era, and as issued for late South African War awards, both World Wars and the early years of the Korean War

Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.). Case of issue. 1902-1953 era, and as issued for late South African War awards, both World Wars and the early years of the Korean War

An empty case of issue

The leatherette plush lined hinged case with silver tooled letters 'D.S.O.' on outer lid

The inside upper silk lined panel with King's Crown and makers address for, Garrard & Co., 24 Albermarle Street, London

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24580

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