Pair: Private James McDonald, 94th Foot, a ‘Scotch Brigade’ veteran of the Mahratta Wars who was wounded three times in the Peninsula Army of India 1799-1826, 3 clasps, Asseerghur, Argaum, Gawilghur (J. McDonald, 94th Foot.) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming; Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Salamanca, Vittoria (Jas. McDonald, 94th Foot.) with old ivorine display label, minor edge bruises, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare (2) £10,000-£14,000 --- Provenance: Lieutenant-Colonel Jourdain’s Collection, privately published catalogue 1934; Glendining’s, July 1949. A total of only 48 clasps were issued for Asseerghur. Another man of this name also entitled to Army of India medal with these three clasps. Only twelve men of the 94th earned both the Army of India and Military General Service medals. James McDonald was born in the Parish of Blairgowrie, Perthshire, and enlisted into the 94th Foot (Scotch Brigade) on 1 November 1800. He served with the 94th in the East Indies from 16 June 1802 until 12 April 1808, and afterwards in Spain and France. He was discharged at Wexford on 24 December 1814, to a pension of 1 shilling per diem at the Royal Hospital at Kilmainham in consequence of a ‘severe wound and the ball lodged in the left breast received in action with the Enemy at Vic Bigorre in France on 19 March 1814’. His discharge papers carry the following testimonial from James Campbell, Colonel, 94th Foot: ‘I certify that Private James McDonald has served most honestly and faithfully, is a most deserving good man, was never tried by a Court Martial, has been three times wounded, at the battle of Vittoria on 21 June 1813 in the right shoulder; at the battle of Orthes 27 Feby. 1814 in the right wrist; at the battle of Vic Bigorre 19 March 1814, [severe] in the left breast & is hereby most strongly recommended for the consideration of the Commissioners of the Royal Hospital of Kilmainham.’ Sold with copied discharge papers and entry from Kilmainham Hospital Admissions book.
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Family Group: An outstanding Great War ‘Dewdrop Trench 1916’ D.C.M. and ‘Sensee River 1917’ M.M. group of five awarded to Corporal C. E. Read, 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, who died of wounds in December 1917 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (10444 L. Cpl. C. E. Read. 1/Middx: R.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (10444 Cpl. C. E. Read. 1/Midd’x: R.); 1914-15 Star (G-10444. Pte. C. E. Read, Middx. R.); British War and Victory Medals (G.10444 Cpl. C. E. Read. Midd’x R.) together with Memorial Plaque (Charles Edward Read) contact marks and polished, otherwise nearly very fine Three: Private George Read, 12th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, who killed in action at Thiepval in September 1916 1914-15 Star (G-3232 Pte. G. Read. Middx. R.); British War and Victory Medals (G-3232 Pte. G. Read. Midd’x R.) together with Memorial Plaque (George Read) good very fine Four: Ernest J. Read, 1/8th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, who was invalided home with gas poisoning at Ypres April 1915, and later rejoined in the Labour Corps 1914-15 Star (2362 Pte. E. J. Read, Middx. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2362 Pte. E. J. Read. Midd’x R.); Defence Medal, unnamed, nearly very fine (14) £2,800-£3,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 21 December 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action at DEWDROP TRENCH on the 28th October 1916. He showed marked courage and skill in the capture of a strong point, which contained a machine gun and was causing many casualties.’ M.M. London Gazette 18 June 1917: ‘West of the SENSEE River on 23rd April, the 33rd Division took part in a general attack at 4.45 a.m. only the flank portions of its line reached their objectives. The centre of the Division was met with most determined resistance. After several hours fighting, our centre was driven back to its starting point. The troops on our left did not appear. Our flank troops, who had gained the objective, consisted of officers and men of the 1st Middlesex Regt., and the 2nd Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, at first about 170 strong. They were completely isolated, about 1200 yards from our original line, and about the same distance from our right flank in the HINDENBURG LINE. When the enemy found nothing to the left of our left, he sent strong forces behind them, and attacked these companies from flank and rear - he also reinforced his original centre - “We were taking prisoners in front and being attacked from behind” as one wounded man described it. A hurried attack was made by the Division from the original line at 6 p.m. without much immediate success. The artillery barrage for this attack passed over our isolated troops, of whom no news had been received. Fighting continued during the night all along our lines, but the enemy was evidently very unsettled, for he retired in haste about 4 a.m., 24-4-1917, leaving rifles, ammunition, mine warfare and equipment in large quantities. Our centre at once advanced and found our isolated groups holding their positions stoutly. The gallant conduct of this man, together with others, directly influenced the retirement of the enemy.’ (Official account of action for which M.M. was awarded provided by the War Office to his next of kin in August 1920 refers) Charles Edward Read attested for the 1st Middlesex Regiment on 10 May 1915, at Hounslow and landed in France on 30 September 1915. He won the D.C.M. for his actions during the capture of Dewdrop Trench when the 1st Battalion suffered 208 casualties in killed, wounded and missing. He won the M.M. for his actions during the battle of Arras on 23 April 1917. Lance-Corporal Read died of wounds on 7 December 1917, aged 20, and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, south west of Poperinghe. Sold with 33rd Division Gallantry Cards for both awards, these dated 28 October 1916 and 23 April 1917 respectively, together with War Office copies of the ‘official account of the deeds for which the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal were awarded to the late Lance-Corporal C. E. Read, 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment’, dated 13 August 1920, together with two news cuttings and copied research. George Read served in France from 25 July 1915, and was killed in action in the attack on Thiepval Ridge on 26 September 1916. He is commemorated by name on the Thiepval Memorial. Sold with copied research. Ernest J. Read served in France from 9 March 1915, until invalided home with gas poisoning during the second battle of Ypres, 24 April 1915. He later returned to France and served with the Labour Corps. During the Second War he served as a Civil Defence Warden. Sold with named transmission card for Defence Medal ribbon and CD cloth Warden’s badges, together with a white metal Silver Jubilee Medal issued by Middlesex County Council and copied research.
Royal Humane Society, small bronze medal (successful) (Harold Siddall. P.C. 18th. Jany 1916.) with integral top bronze riband buckle, in Elkington & Co. Ltd. case of issue, minor edge nick, nearly extremely fine £140-£180 --- R.H.S. Case No. 42257: ‘On the 18th January 1916, a man in an attempt at suicide threw himself into the Thames at Chelsea, the depth being 6 feet and the night dark. Siddall went in, and with the help of a buoy succeeded in saving him.’ Harold Siddall was born in Devonport and witnessed early service policing the Royal Dockyard and patrolling the River Tamar in a launch. Transferred to the Metropolitan Police, his brave action on the north bank of the River Thames soon caught the attention of the Chelsea News and General Advertiser on 21 January 1916: ‘Chelsea Policeman’s Plucky Rescue. - An exciting incident at Chelsea Bridge has resulted in serious injury to a plucky police officer. About eleven o’clock on Tuesday night P. C. Harold Siddall 518B, was informed by a young woman that a man had jumped from the parapet. Running down the steps the officer saw the man about mid-stream, and, without a moment’s hesitation, he dived in to the rescue. In doing so he struck his leg against the railings, fracturing his left thigh. Although he was in great pain he stuck to the task, swam out to the man, and brought him safely ashore. Meanwhile another constable had gone off in search of a boat, believing that his comrade would be unable to get back with his burden. The rescued man, a postal official named Peel, was subsequently found to be insane. We are glad to learn that P.C. Siddall is making good progress, though he will naturally remain on the sick list for a considerable time. He is a very popular officer, and before coming to Walton-street he was stationed at Walham Green, where he came in for his fair share of rough handling.’
Action Man Vehicles & Accessories, vintage Action Man Helicopter (2), both appear complete but without instructions, reproduction Action Man Full Parade Accoutrement, Denys Fisher Six Million Dollar Man with Engine Block, in original boxes, with cardboard Sentry Box and signs and parts from the vintage Life Guards uniform, P-G, Parade set lacks breastplate and has broken helmet, one Helicopter with broken landing gear, boxes P-F (qty)
Vintage Action Man, including Field Radio Pack, in original box, six dressed figures, various weapons, accessories and paperwork from differing outfits and accessories including Grenadier Guards, The Life Guards, Liverpool F.C Footballer, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and many others, P-G (qty)
16 UK NORTHERN SOUL ORIGINALS - Collection of 16 UK Northern Soul Singles (Northern Soul) (Labels: Include Action, Chess and Soul City). The collection includes: Bobby Marchan - Ain't No Reason For Girls To Be Lonely, The Brothers Two - Here I Am, In Love Again, Roy Lee Johnson - So Anna Just Love Me, Melvin Davis - Save It (Never Too Late), Al 'TNT' Braggs - Earthquake, Little Carl Carlton - Competition Ain't Nothing, Clifford Curry - She Shot A Hole In My Soul, The Olympics - Baby Do The Philly Dog, Bobby Bland - Share Your Love With Me - Rockin' In The Same Old Boat, Bobby Williams - Baby I Need Your Love, Ernie K. Doe - Dancing Man, Ramsey Lewis - Wade In The Water, Tony Clarke - The Entertainer, Mighty Sam - Papa True Love, The Valentinos - It's All Over Now. Collection generally VG to Ex+.
123 US ORIGINAL SOUL SINGLES - Collection of 123 US Original Singles (Soul). The collection includes: James Phelps - Action, The Radiants - I'm Just a Man, Laura Lee - Need To Belong, Billy Stewart - I'm In Love (Oh, Yes I Am), Red Prysock - I Heard It Through The Grapevine, The Soulful Strings - Burning Spear, Mitty Collier - My Party, Little Milton - I Play Dirty, Gene Chandler - To Be A Lover, Fontella Bass - I Surrender, Jackie Ross - I've Got The Skill, Etta James - Security, The Salem Travelers - With God's Love, Nancy Wilson - That Special Way, Ruben Wright - You've Done Me Wrong (Promo), The Magnificent Men - All Your Lovin's Gone To My Head, Frank Polk - Love Is Dangerous, Bunny Shivel - Top Twenty, The Daisies - Cold Wave, Lou Rawls - A Woman Who's A Woman and more. Labels include: Cadet, Chess, Checker, Capitol, Brunswick, Constellation, Atlantic, ABC, and more. The collection generally G to Ex+ condition.
SOUL COMPILATION LP COLLECTION (KENT/ NORTHERN ETC). A wonderful selection of around 57 soul compilation LPs. Artists/ titles include Sweet Soul Sounds (SL10243), Action Packed Soul (ACLP 6005), The Soul Of A Man, Deep In The Heart Of Texas, The Sound Stage Seven Story, Southern Soul Brothers, Soul Food, Move Into Soul Pts 3 & 4. Sue Instrumentals 1959-1967, Rainbow Road, More Power To Ya, You Better Believe It, Tear Stained Soul, Soul Sensation, One Minute At A Time, The Big One, Windy Soul City, Southern Soul Belles, Sehorn's Soul Farm, Stan's Soul Farm, Keep The Faith Vols 1, 2 & 3. Bell's Cellar Of Soul Vols 1 & 2, Kent Foot Stompers, Sure Shots, Where The Girls Are. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
A TRAY OF MIXED CHARACTER MODELS AND FIGURES, to include a Toy Biz Marvel Comics X-Men Nightcrawler No. 49369, a Toy Biz Marvel Comics X-Men X-Force 4th edition Cable No. 49513, a selection of the Mask figures in carded blister packs and outer cellophane including Face Blastin Mask 81914/81920, Killin Time Mask 81912/81920, Heads up Dorian 81916/81920, Heads up Mask 81913/81920, Quick-Draw Mask 81915/81920, an Equity Scooby-Doo! Collectible Action Figure Shaggy 027335-30, a Vivid Imaginations Monsters Vs Aliens The Missing Link & General W.R. Monger 44056, a Vivid Imaginations Monsters Vs Aliens Susan & Dr. Cockroach 44054, a Teen Guitar Hero Lars Umlaut, a Mattel Disney Pixar Toy Story Round 'Em Up Sheriff WoodyY7506, a Kenner 1994 The Shadow Lightning Draw Shadow No.65201, a boxed 1996 Leisure Time Action Man Collectible Original Scale Miniatures boz is in okay condition with some tears scuffs, contents has not been checked for their completion, figures in carded blister packs appear in mostly good condition, card blister packs conditions vary from good to some with bends, creases, scuffs , tears with the plastic section coming free etc
Action Man 1977 Tom Stone "muscle body" dressed in jungle camouflage jacket (green buttons) and trousers, green cloth beret (without badge or H&K machine gun) and black short boots, generally excellent to good plus, stands ok, appears to be original flock head, neck and gripping hands (some cracking). Contents unchecked for completeness or correctness and untested. Viewing recommended.
1960s Action Man unboxed collection, generally excellent in excellent to good, with dark painted head dressed in The Grenadier Guards uniform including busby and blonde painted head (without one hand and Dynotape label applied to chest) wearing Frogman trousers, clothing including Deep Sea Diver, Military Police, Scramble Pilot, etc., weapons, accessories, etc. Contents unchecked for completeness or correctness and viewing recommended. Qty approx. 30+
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