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AN R N V R TRIO & XMAS TIN. A 1914/15 Star named to C.5-2354 A Sinclair O.Tel. RNVR. British War & Victory medals named to C.5-2354 L.Tel. A Sinclair RNVR. Confirme as his entitlement on the Naval Medals roll. With the 1914 Princess Mary Xmas tin he received at that time. £60-80
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COINS IN FOLDERS. Folders containing GB coinage including halfcrowns, florins, shillings, sixpences and pennies etc. £30-40
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TWO GERMAN MOTHERS CROSSES etc. Two lower (3rd) class bronze, Der Mutters Cross's both with original ribbons. A brass belt buckle with worn details, Wurttemburg (Prussia) arms in the centre. £50-70
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CASED BRITISH VICTORIES OF THE PENINSULAR WAR 1815. A red leather fitted case with Record of British Valour in gold lettering. Bronze box/medallion containing 13 coloured discs depicting various Battles or Actions, Albuera, Badajoz, Bussaco, Ciudad Rodrigo, Duoro, Pamplona, Salamanca, San Sebastian, Talavera, Toulose, Vimiera, Vitoria and Waterloo. Engraved by Edward Orme, with 75mm diameter. Englands Great Captain Arthur Duke of Wellington and left facing bust obverse, with Porter F above Orme Direx below. Angel seated beneath tree reverse, Picture Medal and Edward Orme Direx, Bond St London. The angels board reads, Record of Valour, with Porter F below. See Illustration £700-1000
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SPORTING & MUSICAL GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS. Related 9ct gold x 2 awards including a Contralto Solo named to Ms Nancy Ludlow 1930 (Swindon), the other a sporting award unnamed as issued. A silver medal 1929 awarded to Ms Nancy Ludlow Contralto Solo, also a bronze 1932 award to Ms Ludlow for singing. 7 silver/gold sporting medals only one named to G S Hurcom Swindon Athletic Club Winners 1928. All are cased or boxed., gold awards 3.4gms and 8.1gms respectively. £80-120
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TWO NAPOEONIC SILVER SOMERSET RELATED AWARDS OF MERIT. The first with London Hallmarks for 1800, Martock Volunteers surrounding GR cypher in the centre. Reward of Merit below flags and arms obverse. The reverse shows the silversmiths mark of John Eames, above the recipients inscription. Presented to Henry Culliford Best Shot at the Quarterly Meetings March 1800. Later Lt Henry Culliford who resided at Long Sutton or Langport in later years. There are records of a Culliford family lineage in the Martock area, since the 17th Century. A Henry Culliford married Ms Long at Yeovilton in 1794. 2.3/4" high and 2" wide. The second Reward of Merit in silver coloured metal is the same oval shape, the slightly larger of the two. 3.1/4" high by 2" at its widest. Crown above a wreath with inscription, 11 Somerset Vols, Reward of Merit 1805 on the obverse. Adjudged to Sjt Moon, by his comrades on the reverse. A William Moon of Martock married Hannah Ralph in Martock around this date. The Napoleonic War brought the menfolk and yeomen of England, into Volunteer Militias. Each area proudly raised a Troop at least, often incorporating several villages and towns. Again during the early 19thC 'Riots' there were various troops recalled and raised. In 1803 over 20.000 men had enlisted in the Volunteers in Somerset alone. Camps were held, competitions were started to bring the men to peak efficiency. Often raised and paid for by local Lords and Landowners etc, including uniforms and weapons to be on hand to combat invasion and mobs etc In 1794 Martock raised a Troop of Yeomanry Cavalry, which was accepted by the Somerset County Committee in September that year. The officers when it was raised were Captain Andrew Bain, Lieutenant S Prior Bean, also Ensign William Bull. In 1798 they were amalgamated with the Castle Cary Troop among others, to form the East Somerset Regiment of Gentlemen and Yeomanry Cavalry. They were disbanded in 1828. At this time there were raised in Martock, two Companies of Volunteer Infantry. The officers were Capt Thos Pottenger, and Capt John Pottenger Westcott, Lts George Lilley and William Adams, Ensign H Culliford. The companies were disbanded in 1802. See Illustrations £800-1000
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A SOLDIERS OVAL PLATE. A brass 18th/19thC shoulder or crossbelt plate, with the initials in floral script NM. Of oval form with four fixing mounts on the reverse, 2" high by 1.1/2" wide. C1800. £100-150
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THE MEDALS OF LT GENERAL Sir W H STISTED KCB. A Knight Commander of the Bath neck badge with 18ct and Sheffield 1858 hall marks. Breast star in silver with R & P Garrard & Co. Goldsmiths and Jewellers to the Crown. 25 Haymarket Street London, under the pin back mounts. Ghuznee medal on a pin back buckle mount, named to Lieut H W Stisted. H M 2nd Regt of Foot. India General Service medal 1854 with bar Persia, impressed naming to Col H W Stisted 78th Highlanders. Indian Mutiny medal with the bars Lucknow and Defence of Lucknow. Officially named to Lt Col H W Stisted CB 78th High'rs. Again it is mounted with a pinback buckle mount. Lieutenant General Sir Henry William Stisted was the son of Colonel Charles Stisted KH 3rd Hussars and Eliza Mary who was born in 1789. The daughter of Major General William Burn of Exeter Devon. Born in St Omer France during 1817 he was educated at Sandhurst and commissioned 4th December 1835 into the 2nd Foot. He served with that regiment in Afghanistan and Beloochistan (Beluchistan) taking part in the Storming of Ghuznee, where he was wounded in the action at the gateway. Harts Army List 1860. Ensign 4/12/1835. Lt 29/9/1838. Capt 29/4/1842. Major 26/1848. Lt Col 19/4/1850. Colonel 25/11/1854. War Service. Colonel Stisted served with the Queens Royals during the campaign in Afghanistan & Belooch under Lord Keane, including the storming and capture of Ghuznee (wounded) and of Kelat (medal for Ghuznee issued). Served with the 72nd Highlanders during the Persian War in 1857, commanded a Brigade in the night attack and Battle of Kooshab (CB), and the 78th at the bombardment of Mohumrah. Served with Havelocks column in 1857, present in the action at Bithor, commanded the regiment in several actions leading to and ending in the relief of the Residency at Lucknow. The Capture of Khelat and the occupation of Kabul, for which he received the medal. On the 19th April 1850 he was gazetted Lieutenant Colonel in the 78th Foot. He served with them during the Persian War of 1856 and 1857. He commanded a Brigade in the night attack and battle of Mohamurah, after which he received the thanks of the Governor General, as well as the medal and clasp. He commanded the advance guard of Havelock's Force at the Relief of Lucknow 25th September 1857. Upon the death in battle of Brigadier General James George Smith Neill, he was appointed to command the First Brigade. A post which he held until the close of the operations. On January 1st 1858 he was nominated Commander of the Bath. In that year he served in Rohiland, and commanded the Second Brigade at the Battle of Bareelly on the 7th of May. Mentioned in Kayes & Mallesons History of the Indian Mutiny in Vol 1V on pages 241 (Bareli) Against the rebels so encamped Outram started on the morning of the 22nd, with a force consisting of 1227 Infantry under Brigadier Stisted. Also 190 Cavalry under Major Robertson, and six nine-pounder guns, under Olpherts. At daybreak he came upon them. Sending his centre against their main position, with his left he drove them from Ghali, doubling back on Badrap. Surprised the rebels scarcely attempted resistance as these manoeuvres were being carried out. They lost their four guns and an elephant. At Badrup Stisted again attacked them, and forced them to relinquish their hold. On that day many casualties were inflicted on the rebels, Outram had only two men killed and eight wounded. Page 367 Sir Colin Campbells force had among other troops, Brigadier Stisted's seven companies of the 64th Ft & the 78th Highlanders for the attack on Bareli, who fought in the first line. It goes on to report the battle against the fanatical Ghazis among other rebels in this action. He became Lieut Colonel of the 93rd Highlanders on the 30th/9/1859, and served with the Frontier Force against the mountain tribes on the North West Frontier of India in December 1863. Appointed Major General in 1864 and Divisional Commander of British Forces in Canada 1866. Appointed Lieut Governor of Ontario in June 1869. He was instrumental in opening up the northern part of the province for development. For his services in this capacity he received the thanks of the Governor General of Canada, and was nominated a KCB on the 20th May 1871. On the 5th February 1873 he was appointed Lieutenant General and nominated Colonel of the 93rd Foot on the 28th September 1873. He died in Wood House, Upper Norwood, Surrey on the 10th December 1875. He had married in 1845 in Florence, Maria Katherine Eliza Burton (1823-1894), the sister of Sir Richard Francis Burton the famous explorer. Another brother Captain E J N Burton's Indian Mutiny Medal appears in another lot. Their daughter Georgina Martha Burton, wrote the book 'The True Life of Captain Sir Richard Burton'. He is buried in West Norwood Cemetery, being the only Lt Governor of Ontario not buried in the province. See Illustration £5000-7000
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THE MEDALS OF COL THOMAS H STISTED. 3 Dgns/ 7th HUSSARS. 12RL. A Punjab Medal with bars Goojerat and Chilianwala named to Lieutenant T H Stisted 3rd Lt Drags (impressed naming). A Crimean Medal with bar Sebastopol, named to Lieutenant T H Stisted 12th Royal Lancers. (engraved upright capitals). Indian Mutiny Medal with bar Lucknow, named to Captain T H Stisted 7th Hussars (impressed naming). India General Service Medal with bar Northwest Frontier, officially named to Major T H Stisted 7th Hussars. An unnamed as issued Turkish Crimea medal. Lt Colonel Thomas (Colonel Rtd) served first in the Punjab campaign of 1848-49 with the 3rd Light Dragoons, and was present at the affair of Ramnuggur, the passage of the Chenab at Wuzeerabad on the 1st december 1848 with the force under General Thackwell, action at Sadoolapore, battles of Chilianwala (wounded and charger wounded) and Goojerat (Medal with two clasps). Served with the 12th lancers in the Crimea from 8th May 1855, including the siege and fall of Sebastopol. (Medal with clasp and Turkish Medal). Served with the 7th Hussars in th Indian campaign from February 1858 to March 1859, and was present at the affair of Meangunge, siege and capture of Lucknow, affair of Barree, action of Nawabagunge, occupation of Fyzerbad, passage of the Goomtee at Sultanpore, throughout the Byswarra campaign including the affairs of Doudpore, Pandu Nuddee, Paleeghat, Hyderghur and pursuit of Benhi Madho's force to the Goomtee; also Trans Gogra campaign, including the affair near Churda and the affair taking the fort of Meejeedia, attack on Bamkee and pursuit to the Raptee, advance into Nepaul and affair at Sitkaghat (twice mentioned in despatches) Brevet of Major, Medal with Clasp. Commanded a wing of the 7th Hussars comprising part of the Doaba Field Force employed against native tribes on the North-West Frontier of India in December 1863 and January 1864, and was present at the action of Shubkudder (Medal). Colonel Thomas Heatcote Stisted retired by sale of commission in 1870. Still in Harts Army List in 1890. Whilst serving in the Indian Mutiny Major Stisted and four troopers were in dire peril on a sandbank, in the swollen Raptee river. Volunteering to swim to them in the turbulent waters, and under musketry fire, Major Charles C Fraser successfully rescued them from their seemingly hopeless position, for which he received the Victoria Cross and Royal Humane Society Silver/Gilt medal in 1860. London Gazette 8th November 1860. Major Charles Crauford Fraser VC 7th now 11th Hussars. On the 31st December 1858. For Conspicuous and cool Gallantry, in having volunteered at great personal risk, and under sharp musketry fire, to swim to the rescue of Captain Stisted and some men of the 7th Hussars, who were in imminent danger of being drowned in the River Raptee, whilst in pursuit of the rebels. Major Fraser succeeded in this gallant service, although at the same time partially disabled, not having recovered from a severe wound received in the right hand while leading a squadron in a charge against some fanatics in the action at Nawab-Gunge on the 13th June 1858. Described in Mr G W Forrest's History of the Indian Mutiny. Also received the gold class RHS medal for this deed. The brother of Lt Gen H W Stisted, son of Lt Col Charles and Caroline Edensor Heathcote Born 1826 Died 1905. Lord Clive of India's despatch 12/4/1859. On the 29th the troops returned to Nanparah, made a forced march on the night of the 30th to the vicinity of Bankee, where the enemy had loitered under the Nana. He was surprised and attacked with great vigour, driven through the jungle which he attempted to defend, finally into and across the Raptee, the 7th Hussars entering the river with the fugitives. On this occasion the troops distinguished themselves more particularly the 2nd Rifle Brigade under Colonel Hall, and the 7th Hussars under Lt Colonel Sir William Russell. I have to deplore the loss of Major Horne of the 7th Hussars, who was drowned in the waters of the Raptee. He led the first wing of the regiment, Captain Stisted who led the 1st Squadron, was rescued with great difficulty from a similar fate. See Illustration £3000-4000
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A PUNJAB MINIATURE MEDAL. An authentic two bar miniature Punjab campaign medal, bars Goojerat and Chilianwala. On a brooch mount having been worn by Col Thomas H Stisted, who served as a young officer in the Punjab Campaign. £100-150
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A THREE BAR MGS TO AN OFFICER IN THE 12th Lt DRAGOONS. A three bar Military General Service medal in unworn condition, correctly named to Lt E Penfold 12th Lt Dragoons. Confirmed on the roll as entitled to the medal with the clasps Nive-Nivelle and Vittoria. It was under the command of Sir James Stewart Bt, that his high principles and stringent desire to have only the best officers allowed into the Regiment. He required to know all details including Clubs and Lineage, before acceptance. Himself in debt for £4000 from the re-provisioning of his troops and horses, on return from the Egypt Campaign was taken in his stride. He was much a respected commanding officer, from his own words and actions. 'I look upon Officers as the main spring of the army and they should be formed out of the best and purest metal.' The Regimental History is full of the details to which he went, to only allow competent officers in his Regiment. In 1909 the Regiment had not seen active service for some time. They took part in the ill fated Walcheren expedition, though the Regiment never actually landed. Disease and quarrels between senior officers only put paid to the success of the attack. Then the Regiment was placed under the command of Lt Col the Hon Frederic Ponsonby, son of the Earl of Bessborough. Considered the 'beau ideal' of a Cavalry commander, his four years of service with the 12 Lt Dragoons were considered the most brilliant in their history. In 1813 on June 21st Wellington attacked at the Vittoria River, an attack by the 16th and 12th Lancers became a debacle. Ponsonby calmly walked his horse into the Melee, reforming the line. The attacked and drove back the French Cavalry, colliding them with their own Infantry. It was in this charge that Cornet Hammond was killed. Crossing into France was a scene of celebrations, Cpt's Andrews and Vandeluer had themselves rowed across to be the first British invaders. The 12th Dragoons in Hays column crossed into France in October 1813. On the 12th November they broke across the Nivelle, to capture a bridge that had been already blown up. Then onto the River Nive where they rode up almost to the walls of Bayonne. After a hard winter in February 1814 they saw their last minor action after entering Bordeaux to a rapturous welcome. It was against French Infantry at Etoliers, that they finished the campaign. Through the Peninsula the 12th never lost a piquet or patrol to capture, not a man deserted or tried by Court Martial. High praise indeed and such a magnificent record of service.. Edward Penfold was a Lt by purchase in 1812 having entered the Army as a Cornet 29/8/1811. without purchase. Put on Half Pay by reduction in the Regt in 1814. For many years after the reduction of the 12 Light Dragoons I fell anxiously desirious of being recalled to active service at the period when I possessed a strong constitution, but so much time has elapsed that my desire to resume the duties of a Subaltern, has for obvious reasons become not desirable. Edwin Stacey 1794-1860 married Maria Penfold 1799-1885 (Edwards sister). Their daughter was Camelia Sophia Stacey 1822-1905. Edward Penfold married in June 1822, residing at Tiverton Devon. See Illustration £1200-1500
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AN OFFICER OF THE 12th DRAGOONS THREE BAR MGS MEDAL etc. A three bar Military General Service Medal officially named to Lt E Stacey of the 12th Dragoons. Bars Vittora, Nive & Nivelle. Edwin Stacey served alongside his future brother in law Lt Edward Penfold, in the same regiment also earning the same combination of bars. Again this is confirmed in the MGS roll. The actions and dates from the service they both saw, is also mentioned in the previous lot. There is no mention of either of them having served in the later Battle of Waterloo, in Dalton's Roll Call. Edwin Stacey was placed on Half Pay in 1814 during the reduction of the Regiment. He does not appear to have returned to active service afterwards. An ornate gilt Pitt Club badge with cameo obverse and oak wreath suspension, engraved on the back to Edwin Stacey Esq. A metal Pitt Club badge with inset miniature photograph, named on the back to Courteney Stacey Esq. Maria Penfold married Edwin Stacey, details in previous lot. See Illustration £1400-1700
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A NO BAR INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL TO CAPT E J N BURTON 37th REGT. A no bar Indian Mutiny Medal named to Captain E I N Burton 37th Ft, the brother of Sir Richard Burton the famous Victorian explorer. Famed for his travels and exploration and book/magazine writings, his younger brother went into the army in 1845 as an Ensign. Born in 1824 the sons of Lt Colonel Joseph Netterville Burton and Martha Burton nee (Baker) the co-heiress of Barham House in Hertfordshire. Their sister Maria Katherine Elizabeth Burton, married Lt General H W Stisted KBE. Their father moved the family to France in their childhood years, where both brothers were known to have been allowed freedom and a somewhat lax adolescence. Sir Richard Burton or 'Ruffian Dick' as he became known, having taken part in more single combats with his enemies than any other man of his time, it is quoted. Edward John Netterville Burton was a career soldier, who went on Half Pay (retired) after 1864. Service details show 22/5/1847 Ceylon. 1857 England. 1857-59 India. 1860-1861 India. Ensign 37th Ft 13/6/1845. Lieut 37th Ft 20/11/1846. Captain 37th Ft 20/3/1856. Engaged in commission of roads in Ceylon in 1854. Served in the Indian Mutiny from 1857. Commanded a detachment of the 37th Ft under Col Turner CB at engagement at Lucknow? Commanded an outpost force of 80 men of the 37th Ft, 1/2 battery of the R Artillery and four companies of 10th Ft frequently repulsing the attacking forces under Kumar Singh? Present at the actions of the 17th-18th & 20th October 1858 and capture of Fezdupore?. Serves as Major Brigade at Lucknow from 23rd March to the 3rd November 1859. From their base in Colombo the Regt depleted by sickness and death, sailed for India (Calcutta). On the 4th June 1857 six companies marched to Barrachpore. There they helped to disarm the three Sepoy Regiments. 100 men under Captain Harrison were sent to Arrah by boat. This ran aground being stuck for a considerable time. The rest of the Regt with 160 men of the 10th Ft, reached Captain Harrison's men, who linked up together, 15 miles from Arrah. On the 29th July they reached an unfordable stream with skirmishers lining the opposite bank, these were soon dispersed. A Captain of the 10th (Senior Officer present) decided to advance on Arrah. Under assurances from the local Magistrate that opposition was unlikely. They advanced in column with no advance guards or flankers. Their route lay along a narrow causeway flanked by deep ditches, the 10th Ft and the Sikhs leading. The enemy suddenly opened fire from the right causing the 10th (80) casualties, the Captain amongst them. Thrown into confusion with no room to deploy, they retreated to a Water Tower 400 yards away to regroup. In this action and retreat the 37th lost 3 Officers and 62 men, with another 24 wounded. The 37th moved up to Ghazipore finding Rajput Kuwar Singh siding with the mutineers. Here they spent considerable time re-opening communications between Oudh and the N W Provinces. They then under Colonel Millman took to the field from Azinggurk, with the 37th (100) strong. The column engaged and sent the rebels fleeing forty miles north of Atrowlea. Whilst chowed down, Colonel Millman heard of an enemy host advancing in great strength. Fighting off this host was carried out successfully, though there was a panic amongst the Transport Wagons, which saw their drivers running off. Singh kept attacking, until the arrival of British reinforcements. The mutineers decamped and set off for the Ganges, hoping to hide in the Jagdispur Jungles. Half of the 37th took part in the three day advance to overtake the rebels. In five days they successfully marched 120 miles in terrible heat, and then caught the enemy. Attacking and killing many of the enemy, the 37th suffered only one soldier killed and seven wounded. May 1858 found the 37th hunting down dispersed rebels. Attacking the rebel forces at Nonadee Village, which was successfully stormed. Here the 37th suffered one man killed and four wounded. On the 12th December Turner advanced towards Bugha Maroo Pass in the Kaimur Hills, which was strongly defended. The 37th and a Company of the 29th Ft, stormed the position with great success. 1859 saw them back at Ghazipore. See Illustration £500-700
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A CASED GOLD GUELPHIC ORDER A cased gold Order of Hannover awarded to Colonel Charles Stisted KH, father of Lt General H W Stisted KCB and Colonel T H Stisted. Lt Colonel Charles Heathcote Stisted entered the army in May 1794 as an ensign in the 39th Regiment. He was appointed Lieutenant in the 13th Light Dragoons in January 1803. Promoted to captain in February 1804. He exchanged into the 3rd Light Dragoons on the 7th February 1811. Promoted to a Majority on the 14th October 1819. Then to Lt Colonel of the Regiment on July 22nd 1830. Lt Colonel of the Regiment and in command until 19th May 1837. At that time he exchanged to half/pay and in 1841 was placed back on full/pay. He then retired from the service by sale of his commission. He died in Torquay 24th July 1842. During his service he had served in Ireland with his regiment, receiving the Duke of Clarence's expression of thanks for his leadership etc in 1824. Also King William IV's praise for a task well done in 1833. The King expressed himself much satisfied with Lt Col Stisted's having executed a very difficult task. Charles Stisted 1786-1842 married Caroline Edensor Heathcote 1795-1862. See Illustration £2500-3000
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A CROSSBELT PLATE. A gilded shoulderbelt plate with silver finish badge and The Royal Scots in the scroll below. See Illustration £150-200
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A SILVER & ENAMEL OFFICERS BADGE. An unmarked silver and glit/enamel Royal Scots badge, with pin fixing. See Illustration £70-100
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A SILVER OFFICERS CAPBADGE. An unmarked silver gilt/enamel badge, with rear lug fixings. See Illustration £50-70
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A GT WAR CIVILIAN/SERBIAN AWARD GROUP. British War & Victory medals named to J H Stisted. An unnamed as issued Serbian Samaritans Cross with the three mounted for wear with matching miniature set, again mounted for wear. J H L Stisted went out to Serbia to serve as an orderly in the Volunteer Units, hospital staff. See Illustration £350-500
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A KHARTOUM STAR. General Gordons cast pewter issue star for the Defence of Khartoum, authentic with 13 piercings in the radiants for stitched/breast wear, framed many years ago. See Illustration £300-400
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VARIOUS BADGES/MEDALS/BUTTONS etc. Including a Special Constabulary medal GV, named to Charles Stisted. (Col Charles Harcourt Stisted of the Royal Scots) On the Gt War MIC index he is issued with a Silver Wound Badge, 20/8/1918 number 384343, which is present with the medal. Red Cross and nursing medal, unnamed as issued. A badge worn reputedly by a VC winner in the R Scots, with old label and citation attached. (11340 Pte Henry Howey Robson 1914). Victorian brass buttons and Boy Scouts badges etc £60-80
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A CASED VICTORIAN REGIMENTAL PLAID BADGE. The damaged fitted case bears the trade label of R & H B Kirkwood of Thistle Street. Edinburgh. The ornate 93 gram badge also bears the same makers name and hallmarks for Edinburgh 1888. Crown above L on antlers and head, battle honours include Central India, Assaye, Java, Kabul, Lucknow, Cape of Good Hope, etc. See Illustration £150-250
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AN OFFICERS WEST KENT LI MILITIA WAISTBELT & CLASP. A Victorian officers dress waistbelt with clasp, with strung bugle centre. West Kent Light Infantry Militia surrounding the badge, with floral mounts. See Illustration £80-100
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CASED MEDALLIONS. A quantity of cased silver medallions including Royal Salute set (4) 1977. Cased 1977 and other silver Crown pieces etc £70-100
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CASED MASONIC REGALIA. Gauntlets, gloves, aprons and other regalia, including an 18ct gold masonic award. Other items include gilt medals and badges etc, Middlesex on the cuffs. £70-100
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GB SILVER COINAGE etc. Victorian crowns dated 1889/1890, two double florins both dated 1889. Halfcrowns and florins, shillings, sixpences and threepences (Joeys), etc. Foreign coinage and banknotes etc. £70-100
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THREE CONTINENTAL MEDALLIONS. Including a German issue Sinking of the Lusitania Medallion with 5 MAI 1915 legend. A continental medallion in bronze (Danish) by V Christesen 45mm diameter. A German Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Duetscherm Konig der Preussen legend. 39 mm diameter. £40-60
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A GUINEA PIECE. A George III Guinea piece dated 1788. £200-300
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A SOVEREIGN. A QEII Isle of Man Sovereign dated 1973. £130-150
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AN 8 REALES PIECE. A Spanish Carlos IIII 1792 dated Pillar Dollar, (Piece of Eight) (MF) mark. 27gms. £60-90
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VICTORIAN SILVER COINAGE etc. A 1945 Crown, 1887 Double Florin, 1887 & 1899 Halfcrowns also a Georgius IV Halfcrown 1825. A South African Republic 2.1/2 shilling piece with single shaft, dated 1894, an 1826 shilling piece. (7) £40-60
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CASED SILVER CROWNS etc, Five cased Silver Jubilee QEII crowns, a cased St Helena 1973 crown piece. Cased 1972 Silver wedding crown, 2 x 50p c/n pieces cased also 1966 Guernsey 10/- piece. £50-60
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THE MEDALS OF CAPTAIN D G BOURN OBE RFC/RAF etc. A Civil issue Order etc. of the British Empire in its fitted case. British War & Victory medals named to Capt D G Bourn RAF, with MID Oakleaf attached. A General Service Medal with two bars Kurdistan and N W Persia, named to Capt D G Bourn RAF. A General Service Medal with single bar Iraq, named to Sjt D G Bourn Railway D F. A cased Iraqi Decoration with matching miniature, by Garrard of London. A framed original Mention in Despatches Royal Air Force, 2 Lt/Hon & A/Lt D G Bourn, was mentioned in a Despatch by General Sir E H H Allenby GC MG KCB, dated 23rd October 1918. For gallant and distinguished services in the field etc. (Middle East Theatre). A cased Masonic Lodge award in silver/gilt and enamels, unnamed as issued. Founder top bar above 1931 award mount, with blue ribbon. Lodge Dar es Salam number 5277. Birmingham hallmarks and Spencer London on the reverse. Spencer and Co Gt Queen St London W C inset in the lid. Dudley George Bourn was educated at the London University and The London School of Economics. He was commissioned into the Machine Gun Corps and then into the Royal Flying Corps Technical Branch, later the Royal Air Force. Awarded the pair only for the Gt War as confirmed by his MIC records. His two bar General Service Medal was issued by the RAF whilst a Captain. His GSM with bar Iraq is confirmed and issued by the Railway Defence Regiment Mesopotamia Railways, whilst serving as a Serjeant. Again confirmed by Military Records. A specialist in Railway Traffic and installations he served there during the Second World War. Awarded the Iraq Order of Al Rafadian 3rd Class in the London Gazette 20/8/1948. Page 4623. (Cased for wear with miniature) His address for medals despatch was c/o Railways, Baghdad, West Mesopotamia. He is reputed to have had the local rank of Lt Colonel, whilst there. His MID was awarded for services in the field between 16th March and 18th September 1918, in the Egyptian Expeditionary Force . His award of The Order of the British Empire (Civil Divison Officer) was in the Birthday Honours of King GVI in 1942. For Services to the Iraq State Railways With photographs of Captain Bourn in East Yorks uniform, aeroplanes in the desert, group photographs etc. Original 1915 commission document, and a letter from 14 Sqdn personal, regarding his departure to another squadron. Dated Palestine July 1918. His original disc in silver with 3rd East Yorks and Lt D G Bourn CE MGC on the reverse. See Illustration £2000-2500
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VARIOUS CROWNS etc. Silver £5 or £2 Silver Proof crown sized issues (10), mostly in protective cases. Two Una and the Lion cased Gilt copies, 5 x Banknote Commemorative pieces etc. £50-70
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GILT KINGS & QUEENS OF ENGLAND MEDALLIONS Wooden cased pictorial depiction medallions of The Kings and Queens of England, also Royal Occasions etc. Gilt on base metal with many certificates of issue, contained in fitted wooden cases. (36) £50-70
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COPPER LUSTRE PENNIES. Victorian copper lustre pennies dated 1894-1895-1901, also half pennies dated 1896 & 1901. Also a farthing dated 1894, with six Edward VII pennies dated between 1902-1904 £40-60
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COPPER LUSTRE PENNIES etc. Including George V 1911 1d, 1926 x 2, 1927 x 2, 1928 x 2, 1929 & 1930 examples. 1931, 1934 x 2, 1935 & 1936 1d pieces with traces of copper lustre. 1932 1/2d and 1920 1/4d. (17 in total). £70-100
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GEORGE VI PENNIES etc UNC or with traces of copper lustre GVI pennies dated 1937/38/39/40/44 also 1946/47/48 issues etc. £40-60
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A CASED PARTIAL 1887 SPECIMEN COINAGE SET. An original case with £5-£2-Sovereign & Half Sovereign provision. Containing Crown, Double Florin, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence pieces. The Royal Mint issued red leather case needs repairs/hinges area. (No provision in the case for Maundy coinage). (7) See Illustration £200-300
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A 1911 SPECIMEN SET IN ORIGINAL CASE. A cased set of (8) 1911 specimen silver coins, including Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Maundy 4d/3d/2d/1d pieces. All beautifully toned with the red leather fitted case having Specimen Coins above a Crown and 1911 embossed in gold decoration. The hinges are in need of repair/restoration, RM under a crown inside the lid. See Illustration £300-400
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A WREATH CROWN SET. A 1927 Wreath Crown set in original box of issue, of six coins. Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence all in mint condition. See Illustration £300-400
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GB COINAGE. Silver/Part Silver and copper GB coinage of the 19th/20th centuries. Including Victorian Halfcrowns dated 1885/1887, Florins including a Godless issue XVII, George V halfcrown and Shilling pieces etc. £40-60
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A QUANTITY OF FOREIGN COINAGE. Mainly European countries from the 19th/20thC issues, including France, Italy etc. £60-100
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AN ARMISTICE MEDALLION. A Silver C L D initialled 76mm 10th Anniversary medallion, with Their Name Liveth For Evermore November 11th MCMXVIII below on the reverse. On the obverse Britannia aids a young man, released from his fetters. See Chris Eimers book, for the number 2008a, with the issue details. See Illustration £80-120
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VARIOUS BRONZE MEDALLIONS. (9) Including a 78mm diameter Victoria In Commemoration medallion, with Victoria Regina et Imperatrix obverse. GV & Queen Mary Coronation June 22 1911. The Inner Temple Members who fought for their Country 1914-1918, 50mm diameter. Resetlement of the Jews in GT Britain 300th Anniversary medal. etc. £60-80
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VARIOUS MEDALLIONS. Silver and Bronze 800 years of St Bartholomews Hospital 1123-1923 medallions with William Harvey obverse. Wreath reverse with Rahere and the legend around the edge, 50mm approx diameter. Napoleon 111 bust obverse, Imprimerie Imperiale wreathed reverse. 36mm diameter. Two Bismarck bust obverse, Bismarck 1 April MDCCCXCV reverse. £50-70
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THREE SILVER ROYAL ASSOCIATION MEDALLIONS. The first 55mm diameter 1837-1897 Victorian Diamond Jubilee medallion. The second George V and queen Mary crowned June 22 1911, in 50mm diameter. George V & Q Mary 1935 Jubilee medallion, frosted finish in 58mm diameter. The three are all silver issues of official Royal Mint medallions £60-80
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A BOX THALER. A hollowed silver box thaler undated of Johan Georg II, Dux Saxony. The internal depictions are in poor condition. £100-150
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COINS AND A COLLECTORS CABINET. A seven drawer collectors coin cabinet, with locking glass front. Copper and silver/part silver coinage includes a George II halfpenny of 1732. George III coinage includes a 1773 farthing, 1799 penny and halfpenny etc. Charles III of Spain 2 reis dated 1783 Mexico mint, etc. Mostly worn or 19thC issues, with cabinet size 9" x 7" x 7" approx. £50-80
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A 1736 8 REALES PIECE IN A MOUNT. The silver rim has not damaged the coin, in its circular mount with 27" neck chain marked sterling. Around the rim of the mount is Treasure from Hollandia Sunk 1743 sterling silver. Mexico mint on the Pillar Dollar obverse, some wear under saltwater condition to the coin is evident. £50-60
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