The rare group of 7 & 'Archive' of the 'Flag Officer' commanding Persian Gulf Naval Operations 1914-15, later deployed to Dardanelles & Commanding Aegean Squadron 1918: Rear-Admiral Admiral Arthur Hayes-Sadler, C.S.I., Royal Navy. Late H.M.S. Sultan
- Most Exalted Order of the Star of India. Companion C.S.I. (1916 issue). Gold & enamel
- Egypt Medal 1882-89. 1882 clasp 'Alexandria 11th July' (A. H. Sadler. Midn. R.N. H.M.S. “Sultan”)
- 1914-15 Star (R. Adml. A. Hayes-Sadler.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue
- Interallied Victory Medal. With M.I.D. oak leaves emblem (R. Adml. A. Hayes-Sadler.)
- France: ... read more
8500.00 GBP
The rare Yangtze River 'Armed Boarding Party' Wounded-in-Action D.S.M. medal group of 7 for the Wanhsien Incident during the Chinese Civil War: Master at Arms Francis Herbert Image, D.S.M., Royal Navy
- Distinguished Service Medal. GV (J.100599 F. H. Image. A.B. H.M.S. Kiawo. Wanhsien, 5. 9. 1926)
- The 1939-45 Star. No clasp
- The Atlantic Star. No clasp
- The Africa Star. No clasp
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI first issue (M.39890 F. H. Image. R.P.O. H.M.S. Titania)
D.S.M. London Gazette 16 May 1927: 'The King ... read more
5750.00 GBP
France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). With 1 x citation emblem (1 x Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1939
This is the ordnance issue CDG awarded to French troops 1939-1940, and then with the date 1939 awarded post 1940 by the Free French Forces
- 1 x Bronze Palm = 1 x Citation at Army / Army command level
The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style
Condition: GVF read more
40.00 GBP
Transport Medal 1899-1902. With clasp 'South Africa 1899-1902' (I. J. Hayes.)
The recipient was an Irish Merchant Navy Officer, from Dublin, Ireland, who was latter a Master Mariner
During the South African War, the recipient was Third Officer Ignatius Joseph Hayes, of the S.S. 'Orotava', Pacific Steamship Navigation Company
It is estimated that 52 x Transport Medals, all with clasp 'South Africa 1899-1902' were awarded to Masters in Command... read more
King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902. With 2 x clasps 'South Africa 1901' & 'South Africa 1902' (10237 Pte A. Brown. A.S.C.)
Albert Brown, was by trade, a 'Butcher'
Albert continued his trade as a 'Butcher', while serving with the Army Service Corps (Supply Branch), the recipient being a witness - providing 'Second Evidence' - in the serious injury to a Senior N.C.O. who had been thrown off a horse, while serving at Curragh Camp, Ireland in May 1899, (ref WO 363 file series)
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100.00 GBP
A Volunteer's 'East Africa' casualty medal group of 7: Assistant Controller of Customs, William Robert Clarke, M.B.E., H.M. Indian Customs Service late No. 1 Gun, Bombay Section Volunteer Maxim Gun Company & Bombay Volunteer Rifles
- Order of the British Empire (Civil). Member's (M.B.E.) 2nd Type badge. With mounting bar
- 1914-15 Star (No.128 Pte. W. R. Clarke, Bo. Battn. I.D.F. Attd. Vol. Max. Gun. Coy)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (57 Pte. W. R. Clarke, Bo. Vol. Rfls.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (57 Pte. W. R. Clarke, Bo. Vol. Rfls.)
- Jubilee Medal 1935
- Volunteer Long Servic... read more
Indian Distinguished Service Medal. GVI issue
An un-named and un-marked Calcutta Mint skimmed specimen
It is estimated that only 1393 x GVI issue Indian Distinguished Service Medals (of which 2 x were forfeited / cancelled) were awarded for gallantry during the period 1937-1947 (together with 12 x Second Award Bars). Of those awards an estimated 151 x IDSM's were awarded for pre-WW2 North West Frontier of India operations, ... read more
Royal Red Cross 2nd Class: Associate of the Royal Red Cross breast badge.GV issue, on original bow riband with issue pin-brooch
As awarded 1910-1936, including the Great War
The decoration is sold complete in it's leatherette hinged case of issue (a/f). This with gilt tooled letter R.R.C. 2nd on the upper exterior lid, and with 'Garrad and Co. Ltd' logo on the inside silk interior
With enamel all intact, and the silk bow riband retaining on the reverse the hinged-pin medal mounting bar wit... read more
265.00 GBP
Order of St. John of Jerusalem: Commander's Neck Badge (CStJ). Silver & enamel
Dimension: 82mm (H) inc riband hanger x 52mm (W)
Weight: 29g (sans neck riband & buckle)
The insignia retaining its original silk moire neck-cravat riband. This with white metal buckle fitting, and as-worn
A very good example of a United Kingdom manufactured item of insignia from the period circa 1918-1947
Enamel all intact
Distinguished Service Cross: Case of issue. 1915-1936 era, and as issued throughout the Great War
An empty case of issue
The leatherette plush lined hinged box issue with silver tooled letters 'D.S.C.' on outer lid
The inside upper silk lined panel with makers address for, Garrard & Co., 24 Albermarle Street, London
Condition: EF read more