Volunteer Long Service Medal (India & the Colonies). EDVII issue (Sergt D J Macintosh Assam Vlly Lt Horse)

Medal Verification: The award was published in India Army Order No 556 of 1907

Medals awarded: Approximately 46 x awards of the VLSM were made to the Assam Valley Light Horse during the reign of King Edward VII

Photograph & Obituary: After working more then 25 years in the Tea Estates of Assam, India, in 1912, Duncan Macintosh returning to the United Kingdom, and r...  read more

Code: 24224

Volunteer Long Service (India & the Colonies). GV issue (Corpl. J. Blair S. V. Lt. Horse)

Medal verification: Corporal James Blair Surma Valley Light Horse confirmed being awarded his Volunteer Long Service Medal per Indian Army Order 485 of 1914

Reference 'The Auxiliary Force India and its Predecessors...' (Harfield, 2015) an estimated an estimated 78 x GV issue Volunteer Long Service Medals awarded to the unit under its designation Surma Valley Light Horse, between ...  read more

Code: 24223

Special Constabulary Medal. GV 1st type 'Crowned Head' obverse. With clasp 'Great War 1914-1918' (John H. Butler.)

The recipient was John Henry Butler - of Weston, Bath, Somerset

John Henry Butler, son of Henry J. Butler (a Painter) and Sophia Butler (nee Russell) was a native of, Weston, Bath, Somerset, where he was born in, 1863. By trade John was a 'Butcher' (and employer). At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, he is shown residing with his wife and family at, 4 Chel...  read more

Code: 24219

Special Constabulary Medal. GV 1st type 'Crowned Head' obverse. With clasp 'Great War 1914-1918' (Sect. Cmdr. James W. Bussey)

James Walter Bussey, J.P., (a Coal Merchant) was a Freeman of the Borough of Dover Kent, and a leading citizen of the community he served so well over many years, including his service as a Section Commander of the Dover Special Constabulary during the Great War

The local Dover / Kent newspapers have multiple articles / mentions of James Bussey, including a very lengthy and detai...  read more

Code: 24218

National Fire Brigades Union. Silver 20 years long service medal, with top brooch bar 'Twenty Years', & 3 x additional silver '5 Years' clasps. With silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1906. The medal named engraved (Engineer W. Sherriff Grimsby C.F.B. Ju

A splendid long service medal to a veteran of more than 40 years service with the Grimsby Fire Brigade

William Sherriff was born in April 1859 in Fulstow, Lincolnshire. By 1911 is shown as a 52-year-old Traction Engine Driver living at 23 Peppercorn Walk with his wife and 9 children. William died on 17th October 1933 in Grimsby

Important: There are many articles an...  read more

Code: 24213

Boy's Brigade (Scotland): 35th (Holyrood Abbey) Company (Edinburgh, Scotland). Bronze 'Squad Drill' Competition Medal. Circa early 20th century

The medal retaining its long silk moire stitched riband that is suspended from its integral ornate top brooch bar (sans pin)

The Boys' Brigade (BB) is an international interdenominational Christian youth organisation, conceived by the Scottish businessman Sir William Alexander Smith to combine drill, community, outdoor and sports activities with Christian values. Following its in...  read more

Code: 24211

Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victoria issue (Sergeant Daniel Henry Lord Bombay Unattached List)

Important: While serving with the Bombay Unattached List, the recipient held the below senior appointments at, Poona Cantonment, Bombay Presidency, India (the recipients service papers refer)

- Garrison Provost Sergeant: 30 March 1877 to 29 July 1882
- Assistant Chief Warder: 30 July 1882 to 10 September 1883

Daniel Henry Lower, alias Daniel Henry Lord, was ...  read more

Code: 24041

Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. EIIR second type legend (Const. William J. M. Harries)

The recipient is confirmed as serving with the Lancashire Constabulary in 1939, and in retirement post 1968 relocated to his native Pembrokeshire, Wales

William James Mortimer Harries was a native of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales where he was born on 5 March 1916. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales record the recipient (a unique name) residing at Garstang, Lanca...  read more

Code: 24034

Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. EIIR second type legend (Const. Charles E. Maughan)

The recipient is confirmed as serving with the Lincolnshire Constabulary, and in particular was a long serving Police Constable stationed at Lough, Lincolnshire, England

'The Standard' issue of 3 August 1946, contained the below notice pertaining to Constable Maughan:

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P.w.r. Charles Edward Maughan, who has been stationed at Louth for six years...  read more

Code: 24035

Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EDVII issue (114812 Fredk. Menhenitt, P.O. 1Cl. H.M.S. Vengeance)

Medal(s) verification: The Naval LSGC confirmed as entitled, and the recipient additionally awarded a 1914-14 Star trio as referenced below:

- 1914-15 Star: Ref ADM 171/110
- British War Medal (Silver issue): Ref ADM 171/110
- Interallied Victory Medal: Ref ADM 171/110
- Naval LS&GC Medal: Medal 'Traced' 31 July 1903 (per recipients extant service sheet)
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Code: 23907