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WWI BWM to 23464 Pte. H. Smart. Leic. R. fair, Hubert Smart was killed in action with 11th Bn on 24 Sep 1917 and is buried in Lijssenthoek Cemetery. With copied MIC, CWGC and Soldiers Died, issued a pair, from Leicester. (R) £20
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WWI Victory Medal and Memorial Plaque to 12797 Pte R. Siviter R. Lanc R. (Reuben Siviter on plaque), Victory is about mint, plaque has been polished so very fine. Reuben Siviter died of wounds serving with 7th Bn in Brook War Hospital, Woolwich on 27th July 1916 and is buried in Barrow-In-Furness (Thorncliffe) Cemetery. He would almost certainly have been wounded in the heavy fighting around La Boiselle in the first week of July. With copied CWGC, MIC, effects and Soldiers Died, landed France 27/12/14. (R) £80
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WWI Victory Medal to Lieut E.L.M. Shepherd R.N.R. extremely fine. Lieut Commander Eric Leslie McMahon Shepherd died in service on 11th February 1945 and is buried in Bellavista Old British Cemetery, Peru. In WWI he served mostly as CO HMS Mermaid, a torpedo-boat destroyer, promoted Lt Cdr 10/4/23, granted RNR Officers Decoration 10/4/25. With qty of copied research including service papers, from 1923 to 1939 listed as living in Valparaiso in Chile so possibly working as a Naval Attaché. (R) £40
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WWI Victory Medal to Capt J. Haslam very fine. A unique rank and name on rolls, James Haslam landed in France as a Cpl with 2nd Bn East Lancs 6/11/14 and was commissioned after 7 years in the ranks 2/5/17 in 1st Bn, granted Acting Captain 14/3/18. (R) £40
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WWI Victory Medal to K.18963 C.E. Binnington Sto 1 R.N. some contact marks, nearly fine. Charles Edward Binnington died on 31st January 1918 serving on the submarine K.17 which was rammed by accident by HMS Fearless and sank with the loss of 103 lives and with no known grave is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial. With copied CWGC and service paper, he was born in Bridlington 23/1/94, enlisted 8/4/13, appears to have served most of career on submarines. (R) £40
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WWI Victory Medal to 306753 Pte T. Eaves R. War R. good extremely fine. Thomas Eaves was killed in action with 1/8th Bn on 27th August 1917 (Soldiers died lists as 27/8/16) and is buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery. With copied CWGC, Soldiers Died and MIC, issued a pair. (R) £20
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WWI Victory Medal to Z/631 Pte. C.W. Bailey. RIF BRIG fine, Charles William Bailey was killed in action with 8th Bn on 15 Sep 1916 and with no known grave is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. With copies CWGC and Soldiers Died, from Nuneaton. (R) £20
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WWI Mercantile Marine War Medal to John Mitchell nearly extremely fine. This is not a unique name for this medal, but a John Mitchell was killed as a Fireman when the RMS Lusitania was sunk by U-20 on 7th May 1915. Sold with a postcard of RMS Luistania. £20
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Brothers WWI pair of memorial plaques to Ernest James Kay and Hubert Kay very fine. Pt E. J. Kay 23283 of 7th Bn. East Lancashire Reg. died of wounds on 15/10/16 aged 26 and with no known grave is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. Pt H Kay 13898 of 10th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) was killed in action on 26/09/15 aged 21 and with no known grave is commemorated on the Loos Memorial. With copied CWGC, Soldiers Died and MIC, both sons of James and Emma Kay, from Burnley. (R) £120
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WWI Memorial Plaque to William Linford very fine. A unique casualty name, 38805 Pte W. Linford died of wounds with 8th Bn York & Lancs on 10th June 1917 and is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. Sold with 3 photos in uniform, Imperial War Graves plot notification, War Office letter dated 4/3/18, copied 3 pages of service record, War Diary, CWGC and Soldiers Died, he attested 10/12/15, landed France 10/2/17, wounded 7/6/17 during a successful battalion attack near Zillebeke during which the battalion suffered approximately 300 casualties, from Keighley. (R) £60
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WWI miniature Memorial Plaque un-named, 8cm diameter, good very fine. (Y) £20
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1914 silver 25mm Sportsmans Battalion tribute medal numbered 141, reverse from Gen Cunliffe-Owen Oct 1914 "God guard you", good very fine. (Y) £20
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Pair of KGV Special Constabulary Long Service Medals to Denis Greenwood and Walter Barrows very fine to extremely fine. Both with West Riding of Yorkshire Special Constable enamel lapel badges. (Y) £30
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1936 India Medal North West Frontier 1936-37 clasp, WW2 1939-1945, Africa, Italy Stars, Defence Medal, BWM, KGVI Regular Army bar LSGC and Northamptonshire Regimental Medal to 5875947 Sjt C.F. Cuthbert Northamptons (North'n R. on India, WW2 un-named as issued, Sgt Cuthbert C 1936 on Regt Medal) extremely fine and better. (R) £150
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1923 GSM Palestine clasp, WW2 1939-1945, Africa (8th Army bar), Italy, France and Germany Stars, Defence Medal, BWM and KGVI Regular Army bar LSGC to S/11993 S.Sjt G.A. Coombes R.A.S.C. (Sgt on GSM) good very fine to extremely fine, swing mounted as worn. (R) £150
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1923 GSM Palestine clasp to 731 B. Const K.W. Lord Pal Police extremely fine, court mounted for display. With Palestine Police cap badge. (Y) £100
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WW2 Military Medal, 1939-1945, Africa, Italy Stars and BWM to 1093361 Gnr J.M. Hume R.A. extremely fine and better. John Michael Hume's MM was announced in the London Gazette dated 24th August 1944. With copied citation, "Gnr Hume J.M. has done outstanding work as an O.P. Wireless Operator during the period September 1st 1943 - December 31st 1943. From December 4th - December 7th 1943 he was Wireless Operator to a Battery Commander supporting 2nd London Irish Rifles (38 Irish Bde, 78 Div) in their successful attack and occupation of the ridge overlooking the River MORO. At one period during consolidation the short telephone line between the O.P. and Wireless truck was cut three times by enemy shell and mortar fire which at the same time was very severe. Although it was not his own duty, at great personal risk, Gnr Hume volunteered to repair the line and thus maintained communications. On December 19th Gne Hume was again Wireless Operator to his Battery Commander during the attack made by R.C.R. (1 Cdn Div) on the cross-roads at 323142 (main ORSOGNA-ORTONA lateral road). No other wireless operators were available, and throughout the day and night Gnr Hume showed great courage and devotion to duty in keeping constant wireless watch although at times under considerable mortar, machine gun and shell fire and exposed to the fire of enemy snipers. By his own personal efforts Gnr Hume was undoubtedly of great assistance to the infantry he was supporting." Sold with the postal box of issue for the MM and the Buckingham Palace letter of transmission, also with the RA Records box of issue for campaign medals addressed to Mr J.M. Hume M.M., Burley in Wharfedale. (See photo) (R) £900
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The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Member's (MBE) breast badge (Military) (King & Queen), WW2 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, BWM and KGVI Regular Army bar LSGC to Captain Charles Robert Durnford R.A.M.C. (7249292 S.Sjt C.R. Durnford R.A.M.C. on LSGC, rest un-named as issued) nearly extremely fine and better, swing mounted as worn. With matching set of swing mounted miniatures. He was commissioned Lt (QM) from Sgt Maj 16/1/40, MBE announced in the London Gazette dated 10th June 1948 as Captain (Quartermaster). (R) £160
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WW2 1939-1945, Air Crew Europe Stars and BWM attributed to 1431168 Warrant Officer Kenneth Mortimer R.A.F.V.R. about mint with Air Council condolence transmittal slip named Warrant Officer K. Mortimer in Air Ministry box of issue addressed to D. Mortimer, 965 Thornton Rd, Fairweather Green, Bradford. Ken Mortimer was the navigator on a 514 Sqn Lancaster which was shot down on a raid to Berlin on 30th January 1944. It is suspected that they were shot down by Obstlt Radusch of Stab NJG5. Two of the crew died as they baled out too low for their chutes to open and another drowned when landing in a lake. Ken Mortimer was taken POW but sadly did not survive the war. On 19th April 1945 he was part of a column of POWs being moved by the Germans when the column was strafed near village of Greese, by a section of Allied Typhoon fighters. The result was devastating with 30 POWs including Ken Mortimer being killed in the attack. They were buried in the local cemetery in Greese, but all were exhumed in 1947 and moved to the Berlin War Cemetery. With copied CWGC and internet research. (R) £250
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WW2 1939-1945, France and Germany Stars, Defence Medal, BWM and Royal Observer Corps Medal to Observer D.C. Cross nearly extremely fine, swing mounted as worn. (R) £120
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1936 India Medal no clasp, WW2 1939-1945, Atlantic, Burma Stars, Defence Medal, BWM and QEII Regular Army bar LSGC to 22541363 Cpl E. Fitzpatrick R. Warwick (5109934 Pte E. Fitzpatrick R. War R. on India, WW2 un-named as issued) very fine and better, all with gum residue. With copied India Medal roll, issued a North West Frontier 1937-39 clasp. It is unclear why he would have received the Atlantic Star but they were all mounted in an old frame together. Also with qty of spare ribbon, Warwick Regt buttons, cap badge, some brass belt buckles etc. (T) £120
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KGV Rocket Life Saving Apparatus Long Service Medal, WW2 1939-1945, Atlantic, Pacific, Africa Stars, Defence Medal and BWM to Thomas Warne (WW2 un-named as issued) very fine and better. £80
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WW2 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, BWM and KGVI Territorial Efficiency Medal to 409832 Pte C.M. Riach Camerons (WW2 un-named as issued) good very fine and better, swing mounted as worn. (R) £50
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WW2 1939-1945, France and Germany Stars, Defence Medal and BWM with MID oakleaf attributed to Captain Roland Francis Scarth Pioneer Corps, extremely fine and better, in War Dept box of issue addressed to Capt R.F. Scarth, 24 Mount Preston, Leeds with transmittal slip for all but Defence, with 5 various oakleaves. With copied LGs, he was commissioned 16/7/43 and MID for service in North West Europe in London Gazette dated 4th April 1946. (R) £50
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WW2 Defence Medal, BWM, KGVI Regular Army bar LSGC and Legion of Frontiersmen Long Service and Efficiency Medal to 4741179 Sgt C.E. Crowhurst Y. & L.R. (WW2 and Legion un-named as issued) attempted erasure of start of number otherwise very fine, swing mounted as worn. (Y) £50
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WW2 Defence Medal, BWM and QEII Police LSGC to Sergt Leslie Hardman extremely fine, swing mounted for wear. (Y) £40
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St John Ambulance Association bronze cross (small and standard) to 276732 Dorothy Tabor, Royal Life Saving Society silver Award of Merit Medal to S.D. Tabor 1942 and RLSS bronze medal to S.D. Tabor Feb 1941 extremely fine, mounted on card with ribbon with RLSS top clasp and 1942 clasp. Sold with 5 named certificates including WW2 devoted service with Leicester Nursing Division. (R) £40
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WW2 France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and BWM un-named as issued, nearly mint. In RA box of issue addressed to Mr J L Jagger, Menton-in-Wharfield, with transmittal slip of issue for these 3 medals, with service number 2100745 written across top. (R) £20
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KGVI IND IMP Royal Air Force LSGC to 363404 F/Sgt W.G. Goodall R.A.F. nearly extremely fine. (Y) £60
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1923 GSM (QEII) Malaya clasp to 22896913 Pte G. Thomas ACC mint in box of issue with transmittal letter, lived Parliament Hill, Hampstead. (Y) £30
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1956 British Empire Medal (Military) to ER/1486822 A/W/O 1 Arthur A. Roberts R.A. nearly extremely fine. Arthur Anthony Roberts's BEM was announced in the London Gazette dated 2nd January 1956, with copy. (Y) £200
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1969 The Most Venerable Order of St John Officer's Sister's breast badge, WW2 Defence Medal, and Service Medal of the Order of St John with 2 clasps to 39075 O/Supt M.J. Frier Leics S.J.A.B. 1948, enamel chipped, very fine and better, swing mounted as worn with matching ribbon bar. Mabel Jessie Freer's Commander Sister was announced in the London Gazette dated 3rd January 1969. Also with St John Ambulance Association bronze cross to 396560 Mabel Freer and silver ARP lapel badge. With a newspaper photo (1947/48) of her in uniform as winners of a national St John competition, from Leicester. (R) £60
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1970 The Most Venerable Order of St John Serving Brother's 4th Type breast badge engraved to C.A. Tourlamain 25th Feb 1970, matching miniature and St John Ambulance Association bronze cross to A167773 Charles A. Tourlamain extremely fine. Charles Alfred Tourlamain's appointment as St John Serving Brother was announced in the London Gazette dated 9th April 1970. (R) £70
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QEII Prison Service LSGC Medal to OSG M Canham CF mint in Royal Mint box of issue. (Y) £100
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QEII Dei Gratia Royal Observer Corps Medal to Observer R.G. Cotter extremely fine. Sold with Observer Corps and Royal Observer Corps lapel badges. (Y) £70
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QEII Police LSGC to Ch Inspr Robert Padgett good extremely fine, with named West Yorkshire Constabulary box of issue. The West Yorkshire Constabulary only existed from 1968 to 1974 and vendor states Padgett was the only Chief Inspector of the force. With copied research, born Alverthorpe 19/4/24, served 1945-75, died of heart attack 24/5/85. (R) £40
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World collection including Syria, Russia, Zaire, USA, Belgium, France, Greece, Hungary, Pakistan, etc, mostly very fine and better, some in boxes of issue, viewing essential. Qty 67 ( 1/2B) £250
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World range with Germany Third Reich War Merit Cross, Medal of the War Merit Cross (2), West Wall Medal, France Combat Cross, 1915 Poilu cross with swords, Netherlands WW2 Cross, USA, Vietnam, British Troops in Egypt 1951 silver Athletics medal etc in mixed condition. Qty 30 (T) £120
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Range with Germany Wound Badge, WWI Cross of Honour, 4.5" cut down brass shell case with 1987 Falklands coin mounted, Russia, USA, badges etc, mostly very fine and better. Qty 21 ( 1/2B) £40
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Belgium. 1940-1945 Red Cross Merit badge, pinback, nearly extremely fine. (Y) £20
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Bulgaria. Order of St Alexander 5th Class with swords on ring knight's breast badge, enamel repaired on bottom arm, otherwise about extremely fine in worn box of issue. (Y) £50
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Bulgaria. Order of Military Merit 5th Class silver and enamel breast badge with War Decoration, no crown, extremely fine. (Y) £50
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Bulgaria. Order of Civil Merit 4th Class Type II, officer's breast badge with rosette, about extremely fine in slightly worn box of issue. (Y) £50
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France. Morocco Medal Casablanca clasp, signed by Georges Lemaire, very fine. (Y) £30
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Germany. 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, 1914 Hamburg Hanseatic Cross, Prussian 12 Years Long Service Medal and WWI Cross of Honour, very fine and better, swing mounted on DRGM bar in usual German style. (R) £75
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Germany. Collection with 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, suspension ring marked W&S, WWI Cross of Honour (2), Prussian 12 Year Long Service, West Wall etc, mainly nearly very fine to extremely fine. Qty 8 (R) £70
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Germany. Prussian War Merit Cross, WWI Honour Cross, Third Reich Faithful Service Medal, Prussia 15 Years Long Service Cross, Austrian small silver Bravery Medal, Austrian WWI Medal, Hungarian WWI Medal and Bulgarian WWI Medal, court mounted in Germanic style. (R) £60
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Germany. 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Silesian Eagle 2nd Class (with shield maker's mark to reverse), Prussian 12 Year Long Service Medal and WWI Kyffhauserbund Medal 2 clasps Lothringen, Marne-Schlacht, very fine and better, court mounted in Germanic style with Gust Uhlig tailor's label. (R) £60
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Germany. 1914 Hamburg Hanseatic Cross, nearly extremely fine, with triangular ribbon suspension. (Y) £50
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Norway. WW2 War Participation Medal extremely fine, with un-named certificate of issue. (R) £30
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