Imperial Service Medal. GV 'Crowned Head' issue (George Charles Kendell.)

Medal verification: The award of the Imperial Service Medal to George Charles Kendell - who was a 'Driller, H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth - is confirmed entitled per the award publication in the London Gazette issue of 21 March 1933

George Charles Kendell, son of George Kendell (a Chief Petty Officer, Royal Navy) and Ellen Kendell (nee Savage) was a native of Gosport, Hampshire, Engl...  read more

Code: 24232

Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, Queen Victoria issue engraved (Pte. J. Scotchmer 1st V.B.S.R.)

Private John Scotchmer was a long serving member of the Framlingham Detachment 'G' Company 1st Volunteer Battalion Suffolk Regiment

There are numerous references to Private J. Scotchmer serving with Framlingham Detachment of 'G' Company 1st Volunteer Battalion Suffolk Regiment in the local Suffolk newspapers circa 1880-1900, mostly relating to his prowess as a 'marksman' / best-s...  read more

Code: 24228

Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Edward VII issue (K.2539 H. Maggs, Sean. 2Cl., R.N.R.)

Medal verification: Seaman (Second Class) Henry Maggs, Royal Naval Reserve is confirmed entitled to the Royal Naval Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct Medal per the respective Admiralty medal roll (ADM 171/70) which shows that the medal was awarded to the recipient on 7 March 1910, at Kings Lynn (shown on roll as Lynn), which was one of two medals presented to men at Kings Lynn on that dateread more

Code: 24227

Indian Volunteer Officer’s Decoration. GV issue with integral top brooch bar (Capt (Hony Major) F. G. R. Dawson E.B.S.Ry Vol Rifles)

The integral top bar now 'sans' pin and clasp to facilitate mounting

Medal(s) verification: In addition to the Indian Volunteer Decoration, Major Frderick George Royal Dawson was additionally awarded a Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, silver issue. Both awards confirmed entitled per below official cited sources:

- The Indian Volunteer Decoration: Published per Gazette of I...  read more

Code: 24226

Volunteer Long Service Medal (India and Colonies). Victorian issue (Quartermaster Serjeant J. Patterson N.W. Ry: Voltr Rifles)

The naming in engraved script fills the entire rim of the medal, and is a master-class example of an engraver's skill in craftsmanship

Medal Verification: The award was published in the Gazette of India issue 544 of 189, and was one of only an estimated 79 x VLSM's awarded to the regiment while styled as the North Western Railway Volunteer Rifles between 1897-1901 (inc)
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Code: 24225

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 Association. Bronze 10 years long service medal, with integral top brooch bar 'Ten Years'. Officially numbered & named (11696 John C. Baines.)

John Cecil Baines, son of George Baines (an Accountant / Company Secretary of a Gas Company) and Emma Baines (nee Howard) was a native of Dovercourt, Essex, England, where he was born on, 26 September 1897. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales , John is described employed as a 'Public Service Gas Equipment Engineer' and residing with his wife, Daisy ...  read more

Code: 24214