2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With 14 x clasps; Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Ladysmith, East London, Port Elizabeth, Simonstown, Cape Town, St. Helena, Rio De Janerio, Monte Video & Buenos Aries
Maximum clasp issue: The medal could be awarded with a maximum of 14 clasps - the medal here offered being a rare seen maximum clasp issue medal
The reverse of the medal with the names of the 4 x Battle Cruisers that formed the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, which in 1908, was deployed on an extensive flag-waving voyage to South Africa (including Naval touring parties to cities of the int... read more
675.00 GBP
South African War 1899-1902 Commemorative Memorial Medal. Large size (4377 Pte Charles Fox 2nd Rly Highrs)
Killed-in-Action: Private Charles Fox 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' at the Battle of Magersfontein, South Africa, on, 11 December 1899
In Memoriam: The life and supreme sacrifice made by Charles Fox is commemorated in perpetuity, on a memorial tablet commemorating the local soldiers who had fallen in the South African War, and is lo... read more
345.00 GBP
India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Relief of Chitral 1895', 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' & 'Tirah 1897-98' (4132 Pte. J. Cowan. 1st Bn. Gord: Highrs)
Note: Second clasp attached by silver rings to lower clasp carriage in the regimental manner- and typical thus for 3 x clasp IGS 1895 medals issued to this regiment that include the clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895'
Wounded-in-Action: Private Cowan, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed having been 'Wounded-in-Action' during the 'Defence of Ladysmith', Natal, South Africa, o... read more
A D-Day Air Traffic Control MBE & World Wars group of 6 to a former Great War 'Bomber Pilot': Squadron-Leader William 'Bill' Albert Redvers Pepper, M.B.E., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve late 55 Squadron Royal Air Force & Royal Naval Air Service
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (Mily). 2nd type
- British War Medal. Silver issue (2/Lt. W. A. R. Pepper. R.A.F.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (2/Lt. W. A. R. Pepper. R.A.F.)
- The France & Germany Star. No clasp
- Defence Medal
- War Medal. With bronze Oakleaf emblem (Mention in Despatches)
Sold together with some soft-copy research... read more
A 'Superb' & rare to 'Railway' unit - Peterhead 'Blue Tooner's' Gallantry & 'Casualty' group of 4: Private William James Robson, M.M., 51st Broad Gauge Operating Company Royal Engineers, late 5th (Buchan & Formartin) Battalion Gordon Highlanders
MM awarded in the very first of list of Military Medal recipients to be published in the London Gazette
- Military Medal. GV (2745 Pte. W. J. Robson. 1/5 Gord: Hdrs - T.F.)
- 1914-15 Star (2745 Pte. W. J. Robson, Gord. Highrs.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (2745 Pte. W. J. Robson, Gord. Highrs.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (58807 Dvr. W. Tinw**th. R.A.)<... read more
695.00 GBP
A Strichen Loon's 'Bravery in the Field' & Great War casualty medal group of 4: Private James Alexander Bruce, M.M., 1st Battalion 5th (Buchan & Formartin) Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), 51st Highland Division
- Military Medal. GV 1st type (240822 Pte. J. A. Bruce. 1/5 Gord: Hdrs-T.F.)
- 1914-15 Star (2866 Pte. J. A. Bruce, Gord. Highrs.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (2866 Pte. J. A. Bruce, Gordons.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (2866 Pte. J. A. Bruce, Gordons.)
Military Medal: Award confirmed as published in the London Gazette issue of 13 March 1918, an awar... read more
695.00 GBP
A Highlands 'Ullapool' soldier's Great War 'Reconnaissance' bravery and campaign medal group of 3: Private James Roderick Matheson, M.M.. M.A. (Hons), 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 7th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
- Military Medal. GV (S-43492 Pte. J. R. Matheson. 2/ Gord: Hdrs)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (S-22202 Pte. J. R. Matheson. Camerons.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (S-22202 Pte. J. R. Matheson. Camerons.)
Note: With traces of plating on BWM
Military Medal: The award confirmed published in the London Gazette issue of 4 February 1918. While no offi... read more
Distinguished Conduct Medal. GV first type (200871 C.S. Mjr: J. J. Eddie. 4/Gord: Highrs:)
DCM verification: The recommendation for the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 30 October 1918, and is shown below:
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200871 C./S./M. J. J. Eddie. Gord. Highrs. (Aberdeen). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed brilliant leadership and initiative in action. When the situation was very o... read more
725.00 GBP
A Jock 'Casualty' & 1914 campaign medal group of 3: Private James Hosie, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- 1914 Star (3-6423 Pte. J. Hosie. 1/ Gord: Highrs)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (3-6423 Pte. J. Hosie. Gord. Highrs.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (3-6423 Pte. J. Hosie. Gord. Highrs.)
Wounded-in-Action: No. 3-6423 Private James Hosie is confirmed being 'Wounded-in-Action', in France, January 1915, reference the long list of 'Casualties' published from the lis... read more
195.00 GBP
A Glenlivet 'Ballindalloch' Jock's 1914 'MONS' Prisoner of War campaign medal group of 3: Private John Jamieson, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- 1914 Star. No clasp (8765. Pte. J. Jamieson. 1/Gord: Highrs)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (8765. Pte. J. Jamieson. Gordons.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (8765. Pte. J. Jamieson. Gordons.)
Prisoner-of-War: Private John Jamieson confirmed Prisoner-of-War, captured by the enemy at 'Mons' in August 1914 , the POW records held by the International Red Cross showi... read more