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Royal Victorian Medal, G.V.R., silver, unnamed as issued, light scratch to obverse field, otherwise extremely fine, in case of issue £100-140
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Pair: Driver P. McEwan, Royal Horse Artillery Military General Service 1793-1814, five clasps, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (P. McEwan, Driver, R.H. Arty.); Waterloo 1815 (Peter M'Ewan, Driver, Royal Horse Artillery), with original steel clip and later split ring suspension, minor edge bruising, very fine (2) £3,000-3,500
Footnote: Driver Peter McEwan served with the Royal Horse Artillery during the Peninsular, and was 'Wounded Toulouse' (WO 116/64 refers); served with Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Gardiner's 'E' Troop, Royal Horse Artillery during the Waterloo Campaign, 16-18.6.1815.
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Pair: Driver R. McReynolds, Royal Artillery Drivers Military General Service 1793-1814, four clasps, Vittoria, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (R. McReynolds, R. Arty. Drivers.); Waterloo 1815 (Robert ...Reynolds, Royal Artill. Drivers), with original steel clip and split ring suspension, contact marks, good fine or better (2) £2,500-3,000
Footnote: Driver Robert McReynolds served with 'E' Troop, Royal Artillery Drivers in the Peninsular, and was attached to Captain G.H. Grimes 'D' Troop during the Waterloo Campaign, 16-18.6.1815.
provenance: Baldwin 1934 Sotheby, July 1979
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Pair: Gunner J. Dyson, Bengal Artillery Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Gunner Joseph Dyson 3rd Compy. 4th Battn. Artillery), with contemporary silver riveted and hinged straight bar suspension; Sutlej 1845-46, for Moodkee, two clasps, Ferozeshuhur, Sobraon (Gunner J: Dyson 4th Batn. Arty.), last with light pitting from Star, generally very fine (2) £650-750
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Pair: Sergeant J. Shrimpton, Bengal Horse Artillery Sutlej 1845-45, for Moodkee, two clasps, Ferozeshuhur, Sobraon (Gunner J: Shrimpton 3rd Brigade H: Ay.); Punjab 1848-49, two clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Actg. Sergt. Joseph Shrimpton, 1st Tp. 3rd Bde. H. Arty.), remnants of lacquer, light contact marks overall, otherwise very fine (2) £600-700
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Pair: Gunner D. Collins, Bengal Artillery Punjab 1848-49, two clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Gunner Denis Collins. 1st Compy. 1st. Battn. Arty.), officially engraved, partially officially renamed; Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp (Gunr. Denis Collins, 1st Bn. Bengal Art.), light contact marks, therefore very fine (2) £340-380
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Pair: Corporal G. Carver, Royal Artillery India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (1445 Corpl. G. Carver. 13/9th R.A.); Afghanistan 1878-80, one clasp, Ali Musjid (1445 Corpl. G. Carver. 13/9. Bde R.A.), contact marks, nearly very fine (2) £380-420
Footnote: 1445 Corporal George Carver, born Bingham, Nottinghamshire, 1841; enlisted Royal Artillery, July 1859; promoted Corporal, 1874 (entitled L.S. & G.C. 1878); discharged October 1880, after 21 years and 49 days service.
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Pair: Gunner J. Edwards, Royal Artillery India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (1476 Gunner J. Edwards. 13/9th R.A.); Army Long Service & G.C., V.R. (1476. Gunner J. Edwards, 9th B.R.A.), minor edge bruising, therefore very fine (2) £240-280
Footnote: 1476 Gunner James Edwards, born Horsham, Sussex; enlisted Royal Artillery, January 1861; discharged August 1881, after 20 years and 194 days service (entitled Afghanistan 1878-80 medal).
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Military General Service 1793-1814, one clasp, Egypt (J. Barns, R. Arty.), edge bruise, otherwise good very fine £700-900
Footnote: Gunner James Barns or 'Barnes' as he appears on other published transcriptions of the medal roll, enlisted Royal Artillery, 1792; initially served in Borthwick's Company before serving as a Bombardier in Gahan's Company, May 1801; discharged 1818. The recipient is not listed on Mullen's published transcription of the MGS roll, but is listed in Vigors and MacFarlane (appearing in the latter's collection).
provenance: Spink, November 1896 Glendining, February 1963
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Military General Service 1793-1814, one clasp, Egypt (J. Gowans, R. Arty.), edge bruising, very fine £700-900
Footnote: Gunner James Gowans, born Mid-Calder, Midlothian, Scotland; enlisted Royal Artillery, 1788; discharged June 1802, after 14 years' service.
provenance: Sotheby, July 1891 Spink, March 1993
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Military General Service 1793-1814, one clasp, Corunna (John Jackson, Royal Arty.), edge bruising, nearly very fine £600-700
provenance: Sotheby, December 1921 Glendining, July 1953
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Military General Service 1793-1814, one clasp, Corunna (R. Stone, R. Arty.), darkly toned, minor edge bruising, therefore very fine £600-800
provenance: Spink, November 1999
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Military General Service 1793-1814, one clasp, Ciudad Rodrigo (W. Cousins, Gunr. Royal Arty.), toned, minor edge bruising, therefore very fine, Scarce £800-900
Footnote: Gunner William Cousins, born Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland; enlisted Royal Artillery, November 1804; served at the bombardment of Copenhagen and in the Peninsula; discharged April 1834, after 28 years and 191 days service.
1 of approximately 6 single clasp 'Ciudad Rodrigo' awards to the Royal Artillery.
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Military General Service 1793-1814, one clasp, Badajoz (J. McAvetty, R. Arty.), edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine £750-850
Footnote: Gunner James McAvetty, born Donegal, Ireland; enlisted Royal Artillery, April 1805; discharged August 1814, after 9 years and 112 days service.
provenance: Glendining, December 1906 Baldwin, 1946 J.B. Hayward, 1972 Spink, September 1989
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Military General Service 1793-1814, one clasp, Pyrenees (G. Bever, R. Arty Drivers), traces of brooch-mounting, nearly very fine £400-500
Footnote: Mullen's published transcription of the MGS roll notes 'George Bever' as listed as 'Beaver' on the published transcription of the Waterloo roll, and as one time being held as a pair in the Colonel Murray Collection.
provenance: Glendining, May 1926; May 1940; December 1961 and September 1992
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Military General Service 1793-1814, one clasp, St. Sebastian (R. Ross, Serjt. R. Arty. Drivers), edge bruising, therefore nearly very fine £650-750
Footnote: Sergeant Robert Ross, born Meggle, Perth, Scotland; enlisted Royal Artillery Drivers, July 1797; discharged September 1814, after 17 years and 80 days service.
1 of approximately 7 single clasp 'St. Sebastian' awards to the Royal Artillery Drivers.
provenance: Sotheby, July 1980
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Military General Service 1793-1814, one clasp, St. Sebastian (J. Nutt, Gunner, R. Arty), edge bruise, therefore very fine £700-900
Footnote: Gunner John Nutt, born Sheffield, Yorkshire; enlisted Royal Artillery, June 1804; discharged April 1816, after 11 years and 323 days service.
provenance: Glendining, June 1917 Spink, July 1950
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Military General Service 1793-1814, two clasps, Martinique, Guadaloupe (W. Lockhard, Serjt. R. Arty.), light scratches over unit, otherwise nearly extremely fine, Scarce £1,000-1,200
Footnote: Sergeant William Lockhard, born Lurgan, Armagh; enlisted Royal Artillery, 1780; discharged on appointment as Master Gunner at Cowes Castle, Isle of Wight, 1810.
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Military General Service 1793-1814, three clasps, Corunna, Vittoria, Pyrenees (S. White, Gunner, R. Arty.), very fine £800-1,000
Footnote: Collar Maker Samuel White, born Limerick, Ireland; enlisted 16th Foot, July 1803; transferred to the Royal Artillery, and was discharged June 1816.
provenance: Glendining, May 1937 and February 1980
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Military General Service 1793-1814, four clasps, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Orthes, Toulouse (W. Jones, Shoeing Smith, R. Arty. Drivers), minor edge bruising, very fine £600-800
provenance: Sotheby, June 1901 Spink 1939
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Military General Service 1793-1814, five clasps, Albuhera, Badajoz, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Toulouse (R. Shackleton, R. Arty.), minor edge bruising, very fine £1,200-1,400
Footnote: The recipient is not listed on Mullen's published transcription of the MGS roll, but is listed in Vigors and MacFarlane, and other published transcriptions.
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Military General Service 1793-1814, six clasps, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, St. Sebastian, Toulouse (James Davis, R. Arty.), small crack on left-hand side of clasp carriage, nearly very fine £1,000-1,200
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Military General Service 1793-1814, six clasps, Vittoria, Pyrenees, St. Sebastian, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (J. Smith, Gunner, R. Arty.), lacquered, suspension slack, good very fine £1,000-1,200
provenance: Sotheby, 1970
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Military General Service 1793-1814, seven clasps, Vittoria, Pyrenees, St. Sebastian, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (J. Pomfret, R. Arty. Drivers.), nearly very fine £1,400-1,800
Footnote: Driver Joseph Pomfret, born Walton-Le-Dale, Lancaster; served with the Royal Artillery Drivers and was 'Wounded, Vittoria' (WO166/74 refers).
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Army of India 1799-1826, short hyphen reverse die type, one clasp, Maheidpoor (Gunner John O'Bryan, Arty.), officially impressed, Royal Mint, darkly toned, light abrasive marks to edge, otherwise nearly extremely fine £1,100-1,300
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Punjab 1848-49, two clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (1st Lieutt. ... H. Heath, 1st Coy. 1st Battn. Arty.), officially engraved, contact marks, therefore good fine £350-400
Footnote: Major-General Alfred Hales Heath, commissioned Second Lieutenant, Bengal Artillery, 1844; served with the regiment during the Punjab campaign, including at the battles of Sadoolapore, Chilianwala and Goojerat; advance Second Captain, 1858; served during the Indian Mutiny 1857-58, including at the Siege of Delhi (entitled medal and clasp), where he was mentioned in despatches with 'especial approbation and thanks for zeal, ability, and coolness in situations of great danger'; Major 1872; Colonel 1877; retired Major-General 1878.
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India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (1480 Gunner F. Gear. 13/9th R.A.), toned, edge bruise, very fine £180-220
Footnote: 1480 Gunner Frederick Gear, born Crewkerne, Somerset; enlisted Royal Artillery, 1870; served in Afghanistan, November 1878-June 1879 (entitled medal), and Egypt, August 1884-September 1884 (entitled medal and Khedive's Star); discharged 1891, after 21 years' service.
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India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (1485 Gunner F. Gunton. 13/9th R.A.), light contact marks, very fine £180-220
Footnote: 1485 Gunner F. Gunton, born Norwich, Norfolk; enlisted Royal Artillery, November 1870; discharged May 1889, after 18 years and 180 days service (entitled to Afghanistan 1878-80; Egypt 1882-89 medals and Khedive's Star).
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India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (1525 Gunner E. Weldon. 13/9th R.A.), claw tightened, edge bruising, nearly very fine £120-160
Footnote: 1525 Battery Sergeant Major Thomas Weldon, born Quebec, Canada; enlisted Royal Artillery, October 1879; discharged September 1896, after 27 years and 4 days service (entitled Afghanistan 1878-80, with Ali Musjid clasp).
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A Scarce Boer War D.C.M. Group of Five to Squadron Sergeant Major D. McLaren, 2nd Life Guards, Attached 4th Imperial Yeomanry, Severely Wounded At Tigerkloof, 28.1.1901 a) Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (995 S.Serjt:-Maj: D. McLaren. 4th. Imp: Yeo:) b) Egypt 1882-89, dated, one clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (955. Tpr. D. McLaren. 2nd. Life Gds.) c) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, four clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901 (955 S.S.M. D. McLaren. 6th. Coy. 4th. Impl: Yeo:) d) Army Long Service & G.C., V.R. (955 Sq: Cpl. Maj: D. McLaren. 2/Life Gds.) e) Khedive's Star 1882 (955 Tpr. D. McLaren 2nd. Life Gds.), reverse contemporarily engraved in sans-serif capitals, traces of lacquer to first three, heavy pitting to Egypt medal, therefore nearly very fine or better, the DCM and QSA extremely fine (5) £3,000-4,000
Footnote: D.C.M. London Gazette 27.9.1901 955 Squadron Sergeant Major D. McLaren (2nd Life Guards), 4th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, since deceased.
955 Squadron-Sergeant-Major D. McLaren, D.C.M. served with the 2nd Life Guards in Egypt, before being attached to the 6th (Staffordshire) Company, 4th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, for service in South Africa; he was severely wounded at Tigerkloof, 28.1.1901; died of disease in Bethlehem, 21.3.1901.
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Four: Trooper J. Hepworth, 2nd Life Guards Egypt 1882-89, dated, one clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (725 Tpr. J. Hepworth. 2nd. Life Gds.); Coronation (Royal Parks) 1911 (J. Hepwroth); Army Long Service & G.C., V.R. (...J. Hepworth 2nd Life...); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued, heavily polished and heavy pitting and contact marks, therefore fine, the Coronation Medal very fine, a rare combination (4) £1,000-1,400
Footnote: 725 Trooper John Hepworth, born 1853; enlisted in the 2nd Life Guards, January 1872; served with the combined Regiment of Household Cavalry during the Egyptian Campaign, August to October 1882, and took part in the Cavalry charge at Kassassin, the action at Tel-el-Kebir, and the occupation of Cairo; awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, January 1893; discharged, March 1893, after 21 years and 48 days with the Colours.
Approximately 119 Coronation Medal 1911 awarded to the Sergeants, Gate Keepers, and Park Keepers of the Royal Parks.
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Three: Quarter Master Corporal Major W.G. Eustace, 2nd Life Guards Egypt 1882-89, dated, one clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (620. Corpl. of Horse. W.G. Eustace. 2nd. Life Gds.); Army Long Service & G.C., V.R. (720. Qr. Mr. Cpl. Maj: W.G. Eustace. 2nd. Life Gds.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued, light pitting to first from Star, otherwise good very fine (3) £400-450
Footnote: 720 Quarter Master Corporal Major William George Eustace, born High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, 1852; enlisted in the 2nd Life Guards, January 1872; promoted Corporal of Horse, September 1878; served with the Regiment in Egypt, August to October 1882; promoted Troop Corporal Major, September 1883; Quarter Master Corporal Major, February 1885; discharged, January 1890, after 18 years and 21 days with the Colours.
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Three: Trooper F. Reynolds, 2nd Life Guards Egypt 1882-89, dated, one clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (1076. Tpr. F. Reynolds. 2nd. Life Gds.); Army Long Service & G.C., V.R. (1076. Pte. F. Reynolds. 2/Life Gds.); Khedive's Star 1882 (1076 Tpr. F. Reynolds 2nd. Life Gds.), reverse contemporarily engraved in sans-serif capitals, heavy pitting to first from Star, nearly very fine, the LS&GC better (3) £400-450
Footnote: 1076 Trooper Frederick Reynolds, born Newport, Isle of Wight, 1860; enlisted in the 2nd Life Guards, January 1880; served with the Regiment in Egypt, August to October 1882; awarded Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, April 1898; discharged, 13.6.1904, after 24 years and 147 days with the Colours.
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Pair: Corporal of Horse H. Clarke, 2nd Life Guards Egypt 1882-89, dated, one clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (640. Corpl. of Horse. H. Clarke, 2nd. Life Gds.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued, heavy pitting from Star, nearly very fine (2) £350-400
Footnote: 640 Corporal of Horse Henry Clarke, born Edinburgh, 1852; enlisted in the 2nd Life Guards, June 1870; promoted Trumpeter, February 1872; Corporal of Horse, February 1882; served with the Regiment in Egypt, August to October 1882; discharged, January 1885, after 14 years and 209 days with the Colours.
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Pair: Trooper T. Grocock, 2nd Life Guards Egypt 1882-89, dated, one clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (1073 Tpr. T. Grocock. 2nd Life Gds.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued, surname partially officially corrected, heavy contact marks, nearly very fine (2) £240-280
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Pair: Trooper T. Martin, 2nd Life Guards Egypt 1882-89, dated, one clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (995 Tpr. T. Martin, 2nd Life Gds.); Khedive's Star 1882 (995 Tpr. T. Martin 2nd Life Gds), reverse contemporarily engraved in sans-serif capitals, traces of lacquer, very fine (2) £300-350
Footnote: 995 Trooper Thomas Martin, born 1856; enlisted in the 2nd Life Guards, November 1877; served with the combined Regiment of Household Cavalry during the Egyptian Campaign, August to October 1882, and took part in the Cavalry charge at Kassassin, the action at Tel-el-Kebir, and the occupation of Cairo; discharged, February 1885, after 7 years and 90 days with the Colours.
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Pair: Trooper J. Quantrell, 2nd Life Guards Egypt 1889-82, dated, one clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (1047 Tpr. J. Qu....ll. 2nd Life Gds.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued, heavy pitting from Star, naming nearly obliterated, fine, the Star better (2) £100-140
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Pair: Corporal Farrier T. Alborough, 1st Life Guards Egypt 1882-89, undated, two clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (997...Farr. Sergt. T. Alborough 1st. Life Gds.); Khedive's Star 1884-6 (Farr. Alborough 1st Life Guards), contemporarily crudely named in running script, rank partially obliterated on first, pitting from Star and heavy contact marks, therefore good fine (2) £500-700
Footnote: 997 Corporal Farrier Thomas Alborough, born Bungay, Norfolk, 1858; enlisted in the 1st Life Guards, April 1880; served with the Regiment in the Sudan, September 1884 to July 1885; promoted Corporal Farrier, May 1887; served with the Regiment in South Africa, September 1898 to November 1900 (entitled to Queen's South Africa Medal with Rhodesia and Cape Colony clasps); discharged, 10.5.1902, after 22 years and 14 days with the Colours.
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Pair: Trooper E.P. Grubb, 2nd Life Guards Egypt 1882-89, undated, two clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (1115 Tpr. E.P. Grubbe [sic] 2nd Life Gds.); Khedive's Star 1884-6, unnamed as issued, edge bruising, very fine (2) £600-800
Footnote: 1115 Trooper Ernest Pelham Grubb, born Waterford, Ireland, 1857; enlisted in the 2nd Life Guards, November 1880; discharged, November 1886, after 6 years and 1 day with the Colours.
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Pair: Trooper H. Barnes, 2nd Life Guards Egypt 1882-89, undated, one clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (1194. Tpr. H. Barnes. 2nd. Life Gds.); Khedive's Star 1884-6, unnamed as issued, light pitting from Star, nearly very fine (2) £300-350
Footnote: 1194 Trooper Henry Barnes, born Ashford, Kent, 1858; enlisted in the 2nd Life Guards, November 1882, having previously served in the 2nd East Kent Rifle Volunteers; served with the Regiment in Egypt, September 1884 to July 1885; discharged, November 1884, after 12 years with the Colours.
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Pair: Trooper A.E. Finch, 2nd Life Guards Egypt 1882-89, undated, one clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (1219. Tpr. A.E. Finch. 2nd. Life Gds.); Khedive's Star 1884-6, unnamed as issued, pitting from Star, nearly very fine (2) £300-350
Footnote: 1219 Trooper Arthur Edward Finch, born Ely, Cambridgeshire, 1859; enlisted in the 2nd Life Guards, May 1883; discharged, May 1895, after 12 years with the Colours.
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Pair: Squadron Corporal Major D. Duff, 2nd Life Guards Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, five clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Wittebergen (1624 Cpl Mjr D. Duff 2/L:Gds); Army Long Service & G.C., E.VII.R. (1624 S.Cpl. Mjr: D. Duff 2/Life Gds.), good very fine (2) £200-240
Footnote: 1624 Squadron Corporal Major David Duff, born Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1865; enlisted in the 2nd Life Guards, January 1888; promoted Corporal, December 1895; Corporal of Horse, September 1898; served with the Regiment in South Africa, December 1899 to November 1900; promoted Squadron Corporal Major, 4.12.1906; discharged, 25.1.1909, after 21 years with the Colours; re-enlisted for service in the Great War, 15.10.1914; discharged, 21.1.1919, not having served overseas.
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Five: Captain C. Cooke, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, Late Squadron Corporal Major Inspector of Musketry, 2nd Life Guards Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, four clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, South Africa 1902, unofficial rivets between third and fourth clasps (1782, Cpl. C. Cooke, 2/L. Gds:); 1914 Star, with later slide Bar (Hon Lt: & Q.M. C. Cooke. A.V.C.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Q.M. & Capt. C. Cooke.); Army Long Service & G.C., E.VII.R. (1782 Sq: Cpl. Mjr: I. of M. C. Cooke. 2/Life Gds.), number and first part of rank officially corrected on last, traces of verdigris to two points of Star, very fine (5) £400-500
Footnote: M.I.D. London Gazette 30.12.1918 Cooke, T./Qrmr. & Capt. C., 9th Vet. Hosp., Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Captain Christopher Cooke, born Manchester, 1870; enlisted in the 2nd Life Guards, January 1891; promoted Corporal, September 1898; served with the Regiment in South Africa, December 1899 to November 1900; promoted Corporal of Horse, 1.4.1902; Squadron Corporal Major Instructor in Musketry, 8.5.1905; awarded Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, 1909; discharged, 16.1.1912, after 21 years with the Colours; on the outbreak of the Great War Commissioned Quartermaster, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant, Army Veterinary Corps, 12.11.1914; promoted Captain, 14.8.1916, and stationed at the 9th Veterinary Hospital, France.
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Five: Quarter Master Corporal Major A.J. Smith, 2nd Life Guards, Later Grenadier Guards 1914 Star, with Bar (2659 Cpl. of H. A.J. Smith. 2/Life Gds:); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (2659 W.O.Cl.2. A.J. Smith. 2-L. Gds.); Army Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 1st 'Field Marshal's bust' type (7812527 W.O.Cl.11 A.J. Smith G.Gds); Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st 'Field Marshal's bust' type (2659 Q.M.Cpl. Mjr: A.J. Smith. 2/L. Gds:), verdigris to reverse of Star, light contact marks, nearly very fine or better (5) £400-500
Footnote: M.S.M. London Gazette 17.6.1918 2659 Q.M. Cpl. Maj. A.J. Smith, L. Gds. (Bedminster) 'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in France during the present war.'
2659 Quarter Master Corporal Major A.J. Smith, served with the 2nd Life Guards during the Great War on the Western Front from 9.9.1914; subsequently transferred to the Grenadier Guards, and awarded Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, 1927.
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Pair: Trooper W. Hilditch, 2nd Life Guards 1914 Star, with Bar (2923 Tpr. W. Hilditch. 2/Life Gds:); Victory Medal (2923 Tpr: W. Hilditch. 2-L. Gds.), very fine (2) £100-140
Footnote: 2923 Trooper William Hilditch served with the 2nd Life Guards during the Great War on the Western Front from 8.10.1914.
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Four: Trooper R. Barlow, 2nd Life Guards 1914 Star (2334 Tpr. R. Barlow. 2/Life Gds:); British War and Victory Medals (2334 Tpr. R. Barlow. 2-L. Gds.); Army Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 1st 'Field Marshal's bust' type (2334. Tpr: R. Barlow. 2/L. Gds:), traces of verdigris to one tip of Star, otherwise nearly extremely fine (4) £180-220
Footnote: 2334 Trooper Ralph Barlow, served with the 2nd Life Guards during the Great War on the Western Front from 8.10.1914 (entitled to Bar to 1914 Star).
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Three: Trooper L. Church, 2nd Life Guards and Household Battalion 1914-15 Star 3353 Tpr: L. Church. 2/L. Gds:); British War and Victory Medals (3353 Tpr. L. Church. Household Bn.), light verdigris to one tip of Star, lacquered, very fine (3) £100-140
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Pair: Trooper J. Harrison, 2nd Life Guards 1914-15 Star (3260 Tpr: J. Harrison. 2/L.Gds:); Victory Medal (3260 Tpr. J. Harrison. 2-L.Gds.), very fine 1914-15 Star (2957 Tpr: A.A. Bezdeck 2/L.Gds:), very fine (3) £50-70
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Three: Trooper W.R. Smith, 2nd Life Guards British War and Victory Medals (2418 Trp W.R. Smith 2-L.Gds); Army Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 1st 'Field Marshal's bust' type (299036 Trp. W.R. Smith 2-L.Gds.), lacquered, traces of verdigris to VM, pawn-broker's mark to reverse of LS&GC, otherwise very fine (3) £80-120
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Egypt 1882-89, dated, no clasp (415. Tpr. W. Campbell. 2nd. Life Gds.), lacquered, nearly very fine £100-140
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