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Click here to subscribeA mixed lot to include a 1939-1945 Defence Medal, 1951 Festival of Britain Crown along with other commemorative crowns together with mixed badges to include a silver A.R.P, Hampshire Regiment and others, two 1960's 'The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing medals and other brooches, one 9ct gold cufflinks and other itemsLocation: LAB
Sir William Nicholson: watercolours, still life, brass bowl and onions, "National Bronze Medal 1908", 14" x 19", in ebonised strip frame (ESK blind stamp)Condition:Condition of the picture is good. no visible damages.Mount is slightly seperated from the frame on the right side.Frame has some minor marks around the edges.
Scarce Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with the Anchor Obverse HMS Edinburgh, reverse engraved “WILLIAM PYE, GUNNERS MATE, HMS EDINBURGH, 30 YEARS.” Medal fitted with small ring for suspension. LSGC Medal awarded 13 July 1841. The career of William Pye is an exceptional case. Born in Elsenham, Norfolk, he enlisted as a Royal Marine at Woolwich on 17th April 1810 at the age of 18. He served for 21 years as a Private R.M. until he was pensioned on 4th May 1831 at which point, he decided to start a new career as a Seaman. He joined HMS Barham in October 1831 at the age of 39 and within 4 months had been rated Able Seaman. He reached Petty Officer status as a Gunner’s Mate at the end of a gunnery course aboard the gunnery training vessel HMS Excellent on 15th July 1835. He was eventually invalided out of the service in November 1843 with a total combined service of 33 years. Medal ex Douglas-Morris collection.
Scarce Board of Trade Large Silver Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea VR, edge engraved “WILLIAM BURTON WRECK OF THE “ENTERKIN” ON THE 12TH DECEMBER 1891”. Remains in good condition. The 3-masted sailing ship Enterkin was taking a cargo of iron pipes from Hull to Brisbane when it ran aground during a storm on the Galloper Sands, 23 miles off Orfordness. William Burton was a crew member on the fishing smack ‘Britons Pride’ of Ramsgate who came to assist and succeeded in rescuing 1 of the 3 survivors from the wreck ‘Rescued C.J. Lewis Apprentice of the sailing ship ‘Enterkin’ which was wrecked in the Galloper Sands on the 12th Dec – Took him off the wreck at great risk after standing by all night’. 27 members of the crew of Enterkin were drowned. This medal is one of three Silver Gallantry Medals awarded to the crew of the fishing smack for this rescue.
Great War Salonika Casualty Medal Pair and Memorial Plaque Group Durham Light Infantry, British War and Victory medal, “9-6885 PTE. A. C. CLEASBY DURH. L.I.” with a bronze Memorial Plaque “ARTHUR CHARLES CLEASBY”. Also numbered as 326810, entitled to a pair only. Arthur Charles Cleasby from Hornsey London was serving with the 2/9th Battalion Durham Light Infantry in Salonika when he died of disease on 29th September 1917. Arthur Cleasby is buried in Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery, Greece. Ex John Ingham collection.
Great War September 1918 Killed in Action Medal Pair and Memorial Plaque Group 2nd Durham Light Infantry, British War and Victory medal, “32322 PTE. J. ROBINSON DURH LI” with bronze Memorial Plaque “JOHN ROBINSON”. 35 year old John Robinson, a resident of Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham was killed in action on 24th September 1918 with ‘C’ Company 2nd Durham Light Infantry during the attack on Douai trench near Holnon, France. During the attack the Battalion lost 7 officers and 216 other ranks. John Robinson is buried in Trefcon British Cemetery, Caulaincourt, France. Entitled to a pair only. Ex John Ingham collection
WW1 689th Motor Transport Company Army Service Corps Salonica Casualty Medal Pair, British War and Victory medal, “DM2-163805 PTE. H.G. STANIFORD A.S.C.”; British War and Victory medal, “84746 GNR. F.E. YEARSLEY R.A”; French patriotic medal for Verdun 21 Fevrier 1916, On Ne Passe Pas; United States of America, Second World War Victory medal, unnamed on ribbon pin; United States of America, Second World War Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, unnamed on ribbon pin; United States of America, China Service medal, unnamed on ribbon pin; British Second World War Defence medal, unnamed as issued. Herbert George Staniford, from Bletchley, Buckinghamshire. Served in 689th Motor Transport Company, Army Service Corps in Salonica, died aged 37 on 6th November 1918. Buried in Skopje British Cemetery, Republic of Northern Macedonia; Francis Edward Yearsley, from Macclesfield enlisted age 27 in May 1916. Served in 242 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Discharged 2nd March 1919. Entitled to pair only.
* Great War and WW2 South African Medal Group of 4, 1914-15 star “PTE W.B. HUTCHINSON 1st INFANTRY”, British War medal and Bilingual Victory medal “DVR W.B. HUTCHESON S.A.S.C.” with a South African Medal for War Services 1939-45 unnamed as issued. Note differences in spelling of surname. This lot has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to 5% import duty on the hammer price
A Good Example of the Royal Humane Society Small Bronze Medal for a Successful Rescue at Cowes, Isle of Wight, medal engraved on edge “MISS FRANCES H LOYD 3RD SEPTR 1883”. Medal with original ribbon buckle and in case of issue. Accompanied by the original award certificate ‘FOR HAVING SAVED LIFE FROM DROWNING’ and dated 19th September 1883. Frances Loyd, the daughter of Lieutenant -Colonel F. Loyd received this award for saving the life of a 10-year old boy at Cowes on the Isle of White. The boy fell off the quay opposite the Royal Squadron club house and was being washed out to sea, Miss Loyd having seen his predicament plunged into the sea fully clothed and swam out to him and with great difficulty brought him back to shore.
WW1 and Afghanistan 1919 Medal Trio 25th (Cyclists) County of London Regiment Medal Trio, consisting of British War and Victory medal, “2398 PTE. A.G. TROTT 25-LOND-R.”, Indian General Service medal with clasp AFGHANISTAN N.W.F. 1919 to “741003 PTE. A.G. TROTT 1-25 LOND. R.” The 25th Battalion the London Regiment left the UK on 3rd February 1916 arriving in Bombay of 25th of the month. The Battalion stayed in India for the whole of the First World War and in May 1919 they were mobilised for the campaign in Afghanistan Alfred George Trott served with ‘C’ Company and on returning to Civilian life he lived in Queens Road Wimbledon. Ex John Ingham collection.
General Service Medal 1918-62, George V with single clasp Iraq, awarded to “88860 PTE. T. BUTLER NORTH’D FUS”. Awarded for service with the 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers in Iraq between December 1919 and November 1920. Also numbered 4257303, no record of First World War medals being issued. Ex John Ingham collection
Sea Gallantry Medal in Bronze Awarded to a Royal Naval Reserve Sailor for the Rescue of Five Crew Members of the SS Lord Charlemont, When She Was Torpedoed in the Western Mediterranean in 1918. Sea Gallantry medal in Bronze GV, edge engraved “HARRY CURMAN “LORD CHARLEMONT” 15TH APRIL 1918”. Remains in good condition. An account of the action gives the following details, “On the 19th April, while in convoy, the SS Lord Charlemont of Belfast was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean season observing that the vessel had been struck the ‘Crucis’ which had been part of the escort, at once bore down and launched a boat which, under the command of Elsome and manned by Anstey and Curman, succeeded in picking up the Master and 4 Chinese members of the “Lord Charlemont” crew. The boat was being driven by rising wind and sea and it became impossible to return to the Trawlers. It was accordingly decided to make for the Spanish coast. The Master of the “Lord Charlemont” had been severely burnt and Elsome attended to his injuries, taking off his own shirt and singlet in order to bandage the Master’s face and hands. Curman also took off his singlet and put it around one of the rescued men. The boat ultimately reached San José on the morning of 20th April two of the Chinese men having died on the passage”. Elsome was awarded the Silver Gallantry medal with Anstey also being awarded the Bronze medal. Harry Curman, born in Scarborough in 1888, enrolled into the Royal Naval Reserve on 10th August 1914 and was demobilised in April 1919, for his war service he was also awarded a 1914-15 trio and a Naval Meritorious Service medal.
Outstanding Medals, Insignia and Paperwork Archive of Signalman Robert W Chapman Royal Signals Attached 1st SAS Brigade, Late Kings Own Royal Regiment, Captured After S.O.E Operation Disclaim in Occupied Yugoslavia, Multiple Escape Attempts from Captivity, Finally Escaping in 1945 and Operating with Partisans in Yugoslavia, the medals consist of General Service Medal 1918-62 George VI with single clasp Palestine “3711283 PTE R CHAPMAN KINGS OWN”, 1939-45 star, Africa star, Defence medal, 1939-45 War medal and EIIR Regular Army Long Service Good Conduct medal “3711283 S. SGT. R. W. CHAPMAN. R. SIGS.” Medals are swing mounted for wear and accompanied by matching miniature medals; cloth insignia including a privately tailored, possibly middle east made embroidered cloth shoulder title “1ST S.A.S”, pair of embroidered S.A.S parachute qualified jump wings, bullion embroidered Army Recruiter shoulder title, Royal Signals cloth shoulder title and regimental blazer badge. The grouping is also accompanied by a very large archive of original documents and photographs taken during the pre-war service in Palestine, but also during WW2, including one of himself and another comrade in uniform said to be in a house where they were hidden which was eventually blown up by Soviet Russian forces during the Russian advance west. Some of the documents include original letters sent by Chapman from prisoner of war camps, original POW leaflets, including one produced by the Germans titled “To all Prisoners of War! The escape from prison camps is no longer a sport!”. His regular army certificate of service document details his periods of service and confirms his time as a POW in Germany from 7th February 1942 until 1945, he continued to serve after with the BAOR into the late 1950’s. Many photographs accompany the group, showing Chapman in uniform, many of which he proudly wears the SAS parachute qualification wing. A truly fantastic archive which needs to be viewed to appreciate the grouping. Robert William Chapman was born on 10th February 1918 in Barrow in Furness, he enlisted into the Kings Own Royal Regiment on 29th February 1936. He served with the regiment during the campaign in Palestine, moving to the Royal Signals in 1941. He served and a wireless operator with the Royal Signals and was attached to the 1st SAS brigade at Kabrit on 25th December 1941. Chapman was selected by British Intelligence officer Major Kevan Elliott for the Special Operations Executive (S.O.E) Operation Disclaim. The mission was to re-establish contact with General Mihailovic, who was perceived to be the leader of the Yugoslavian resistance forces, who along with his men were in hiding in the mountains of Yugoslavia. Intelligence was very weak and they did not have an accurate idea of exactly where Mihailovic was. Chapman was requested for the mission because he had been trained in the specialist radio equipment which was being used. The two were accompanied by Fight Sergeant Miljkovic and 2nd Lieutenant Crnjanski of the Royal Yugoslav Air Force. The team trained in Egypt before departing from Malta in a Whitley bomber with ling rang fuel tanks for Yugoslavia on 4/5th February 1942. They parachuted over the Romania plateau east of Sarajevo into deep snow and icy cold. It was a disaster. The area was crawling with Germans and Croats alerted by the Whitleys endless circling before the drop, and most of their supplies fell out of reach, or were smashed. The four men were captured on the 6th or 7th February 1942. Because they were in uniform, otherwise they would have been shot for being spies. When captured Major Elliott was already known to the German Gestapo. An extract from Chapman’s interrogation report states the following, “The plane, after everything had been dropped and everyone had jumped, turned back towards Alexandria. Whilst the plane was manoeuvring one of the side doors came off and fell to the ground. It was a beautiful moonlight night; the snow was thigh deep. Acting according to his instructions he buried his parachute in the snow and flashed a signal with his pocket torch, a signal to which there was however, no reply. It began to get foggy. He walked for 20 minutes, sinking into the snow at every step, towards the edge of a wood; he tired rapidly, at dawn he found himself about 1600 meters from a farm. He fired three pistol shots in the air. After half an hour Major Elliott arrived, he too had buried his parachute. After another half an hour, and after another two shots had been fired, the two Serbs were traced. Finally the short-wave transmitter was also found. When day came they took cover in a hiding place in the snow which had probably been prepared by the partisans. Chapman buried the radio. They passed the whole day in the hiding place. They thought they could see some containers with parachutes attached about 1600 meters away, but they did not dare to leave their hiding place because at about the same distance away, at about 0700 hours, they noticed 30-40 men walking along the road. They thought they saw the four containers taken by these men. They awaited the evening in the hiding place, but did not dare to leave even during the night and remained in the same place trembling from the cold. On the morning of the 6th they decided to go and look for the containers. After the first 200 meters Major Elliott and the Serbian sergeant were so tired that they dropped to the ground and stayed there. Chapman and the other Serbian went on further but nothing was found. Completely exhausted they returned to their hiding place and spent another night and day there. On the morning of the 7th they decided to move into the apparently uninhabited farm. Chapman and the Serbian 2nd Lieutenant went ahead followed by the Serbian sergeant who carried on his shoulders the completely exhausted Major Elliott. At 1000 hours some Croatian soldiers captured the parachutists who put up no resistance”. Chapman made numerous escape attempts from being a prisoner of war, the first was along with 60 others from Stalag Luft IIIe on 1st May 1942, after making his way across Europe, he was eventually captured again on 11th May and returned to Stalag Luft IIIe. In October 1942, whilst imprisoned at Stalag 8B, he along with 14 others made an escape attempt but searchlights and machine guns opened up and they were returned to the camp. His 3rd attempt was whilst part of a working party at Stramberg cement factory on 1st May 1943, he was on the run for 3 weeks, in Yugoslavia, however he was betrayed and was once again captured. His final escape was successful, in April 1945 he managed to escape and contacted Partisan forces along with a Corporal Hudson. They managed to find a Partisan house where they were helped with civilian clothes, this house was eventually bombed by the Soviet Russian forces during the fighting. Chapman fought with the partisan forces until 23rd May 1945, being repatriated on 30th May 1945, returning to England. He continued to served in the Royal Corps of Signals with the British Army of the Rhine
George VI Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal HMS Euryalus, being a GVI (1st type) medal awarded to “JX131874 A.E. GILBERT P.O. HMS EURYALUS”. 16 year old Archibald Ernest Gilbert, a miner from Easington Durham, entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd class in June 1928. Qualifying for his LSGC medal in October 1944 he was discharged to pension on 3rd May 1953 with his address recorded as 208 Woodlands Rd, Gillingham, Kent
Scarce WW2 East Africa 1940 Worcestershire Regiment Officers Casualty Medal Group of Five, consisting of General Service medal 1918-62 with clasp Palestine “2-LIEUT J ORCHARD WORC. R” in named cardboard box of issue, 1939-45 star, Africa star, Defence medal and War medal 1939-45 with named condolence slip, “2ND LIEUTENANT J ORCHARD”, in card box of issue to CAPT V R ORCHARD, 16 MILBORNE GROVE, KENSINGTON. Accompanied by correspondence relating to the issue of his Palestine medal to his next of kin and 2 letters regarding the return of his effects. 21-year old 2nd Lieutenant John Orchard (85637) joined the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment in April 1939. His death is recorded on 26th August 1940 and he is remembered on the Khartoum Memorial, Sudan.
WW2 Medal Group of Four Attributed to Grenadier Guardsman 2619070 E Maguire Who Was Involved in the Production of the Regimental Daily Newspaper the ‘News Guardian’, group consists of 1939-45 star, France & Germany star, Defence medal and War medal 1939-45, all unnamed as issued. Accompanied by a reference letter confirming he worked as a machine minder for the News Guardian. Letter dated June 19th 1946 and signed by the Editor, Lieutenant Maxwell. Also accompanied by a Royal East African Automobile Association car badge numbered L14872.
Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, VR, large silver, engraved on edge, “CHARLES TAPSTER WRECK OF THE ‘INDIAN CHIEF’ ON THE 23RD DECEMBER 1895”. Medal is in titled fitted case of issue. The Indian Chief was a barquentine laden with coal bound from Alloa to Barbados> After leaving Alloa she encountered tremendous gales in the North Sea making little headway such that after 20 days she was 100 miles of the Lizard with the vessel being greatly damaged and at risk of sinking. Distress signals were raised and were fortunately noticed by the steamer Batanga, a lifeboat crewed by volunteers was launched from the steamer. The lifeboat got near to the sinking vessel but due to wind sand sea conditions it was impossible to get alongside meaning the crew of the Indian Chief had to jump into the raging sea. By swimming and the gallant assistance of the lifeboat crew all were safely got into the boat. The Indian Chief sunk before the lifeboat had returned to the Batanga. The rescued sailors were landed at Liverpool on 26th December 1895. 6 silver medals were awarded to the crew of the lifeboat
D-Day 6th June 1944 Killed in Action Medal Group of Three, No48 Royal Marine Commando, group awarded to CH/X111667 Marine Gerard Edwards and consists of 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-45, unnamed as issued. Also with a related Special Constabulary Long Service medal GV robed bust with clasp Great War 1914-18 named to “SERGT GERALD EDWARDS”. Lot also includes cloth patches, Royal Marine collar badge and helmet plate and a 1953 Coronation medallion. Marine Gerard Edwards is buried in the CWGC cemetery Bayeux.
A Well-Documented WW2 Medal Group of Four Motor Torpedo Boats Royal Navy, awarded for the service of JX418037 Rufus Fisher, the group consists of 1939-45 star, Africa star, Italy star and War medal 1939-45, all unnamed as issued. Accompanied by an interesting archive of original documents, including: Certificate of Service, Torpedo History Sheet, Trade Certificate for Seaman Torpedoman, Civilian Identity Card for the period 1946-49, Motor Torpedo Boat Sqn 22 identity card issued in New York confirming R Fisher is attached to Task Force 86, signed by USN Lt Commander R.J. Dressling, Several original photographs including HMML 857, HMS Raleigh and a photograph of the officers of RON22. Also included is a later privately published booklet of the East Lancashire Branch Coastal Forces Veterans Association including a membership list, Roll of Honour etc. Rufus Fisher from Keyton, Lancashire enlisted into the Royal Navy in December 1942 serving in MTB 375, HMS Angelo and HMS Hannibal. Discharged in April 1946 he served in the Royal Fleet Reserve between October 1948 and July 1957.
WW2 HMS Imogen Casualty Medal Group, attributed to C/K66579 Stoker Petty Officer Wallace Oswald Fensom Bartlett who was killed on 16th July 1940 when the Destroyer on which he was serving, H.M.S. Imogen, sunk in the Pentland Firth after colliding with the Light Cruiser H.M.S. Glasgow. 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Defence medal and War medal 1939-45, unnamed as issued with box of issue addressed to Mrs L.E. Bartlett, Brentford, Essex. Lot also includes Bronze boxing medallion in case of issue, medal reverse engraved in 6 lines “NORE COMMAND, NOVICES 1929, MIDDLE, RUNNER UP, W.O.F. BARTLETT, LDG STO 1929”, Bronze boxing medallion in case of issue, medal reverse engraved in 7 lines “NORE COMMAND, 1930 NOVICES, BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP, MIDDLE, RUNNER-UP, W BARTLETT, LDG STO”, Cloth trade patches, photograph in uniform, ‘H.M.S.’ cap tally, Players Navy Cut cigarette box containing assorted cigarette cards, photo locket and 4 sweetheart badges. Wallace Oswald Fensom Bartlett, born in Harrow Middlesex in August 1906 entered the Royal Navy in July 1925. Served on H.M.S. Ajax during the Battle of the River Plate and joined H.M.S. Imogen in the month prior to her sinking. HMS Imogen, D44, had previously served in the Norwegian campaign and had joint credit for the destruction of 2 U-boats, U-42 in October 1939 and U-63 in February 1940. She was sunk following the collision with HMS Glasgow in which 19 members of the crew were lost. Sadly Bartlett qualified for his Long Service and Good Conduct medal in July 1940. Stoker Petty Officer Wallace Oswald Fensom Bartlett is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
The Impressive Second World War Far East Order of the British Empire Group of Twelve for Service in both World Wars with a Maximum Campaign Star Entitlement, The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officers 2nd type breast badge in silver-gilt, British War medal, LIEUT W.B. BROWNE R.N.R., Mercantile Marine War medal, WILLIAM B BROWNE, Victory medal, LIEUT W.B. BROWNE R.N.R., 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star with clasp North Africa 1941-42, Pacific star, Italy star, Defence medal, War medal 1939-45, Coronation medal 1953. London Gazette 11th June 1946 – The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for distinguished services during the war in the Far East Captain William Brunswick Browne, Master, R.F.A. Born on 28th September 1894, William Brunswick Browne enlisted into the Royal Navy Reserve in March 1916 as a Temporary Sub-Lieutenant with his first appointment in Pyramus. His record indicates he was on board the P&O liner Arabia when she was sunk by UB43 in the Mediterranean in November 1916. Between December 1916 and May 1918 he was on board the Q-ship H.M.S. Dunclutha as 1st Lieutenant and Gunnery Officer. He was lent to the Armed Merchant Cruiser H.M.S. Marmora on 22nd July 1918 and was on board when she was sunk by 2 torpedoes from UB64 off the south coast Of Ireland on the following day 23rd July. Browne was demobilized on 24th August 1918. During the Second World War, Captain Browne was the Master of the fast tanker R.F.A. Wave Monarch and was awarded the OBE for his services in winding up operations in the Far East. Second World War campaign entitlement confirmed on the Merchant Navy medal card.
An Interesting WW2 Naval Long Service Medal Group of 6 to Petty Officer Frederick Smith Who Was Mentioned in Despatches Twice, Forfeited his Long Service Medal (later restored) and was Interned by the Vichy French Forces in North Africa, 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star, Burma star, War medal, Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct medal GVI 1st type, “J103577 F. SMITH L.S. H.M.S. COSSACK” (in card box of issue). Lot includes Kings Badge in box of issue, a Bible and a Royal Tournament medallion, reverse engraved ‘Atlantic Fleet 1929, Tug of War, 110 stone, F Smith R. Navy, H.M.S. Nelson, in case of issue. Frederick Smith was born on 5th April 1906 in Alton, Hampshire and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd class in August 1921. Confirmed as Leading Seaman in March 1937 his continued good service resulted in the award of his Long Service medal in February 1939. In July 1939 he lost his first Good Conduct Badge for being drunk and smuggling. At the outbreak of war Smith was rated as an Acting Petty Officer on the Tribal class destroyer HMS Cossack. He was on board during the Altmark Incident when on 16th February 1940, under the direct orders of the 1st Sea Lord, Winston Churchill, HMS Cossack entered Jossingfjord on the coast of neutral Norway and boarded the German supply tanker Altmark. Hand to hand fighting ensued resulting in the death 7 German Sailors and the wounding of another 11, following a search of the ship 299 British merchant sailor prisoners of war were found and released (these had been picked up from ships sunk by the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee). In June 1940 Smith lost his second Good Conduct Badge for being Absent without leave and also forfeited his Long Service and Good Conduct medal (this was however restored in April 1945). He received his first Mention in Despatches in December (LG 3/12/1940) (seedies has Op DN?) Leaving Cossack in April 1941 he spent time at Victory and Excellent before joining the destroyer H.M.S. Manchester on 22nd January 1942. During the Malta convoy, Operation Pedestal, H.M.S. Manchester was torpedoed by 2 Italian Torpedo Boats on 13th August 1942 and was eventually scuttled with the crew being interned in Laghouat, Algeria by the Vichy French forces. Returning to the UK in December 1942, Smith continued his service in the Royal Navy and in 1945 was serving on HMS Indefatigable in the Far East when he received his second M.I.D., London Gazette 1st May 1945 – For bravery, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving in HM ships ……Indefatigable ….. in attacks on enemy oil installations at Palembang, Sumatra.
A Well-Documented WW2 Submarine Service Mention in Despatches Medal Group of Six Attributed to C/JX 137505 Leading Signalman Leslie Douglas James Long, group consists of 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star, Italy star, Defence medal, War medal 1939-45 with M.I.D. oakleaf sewn on the ribbon. Medals all un-named as issued. Medals are accompanied by a comprehensive folder of original documentation and photographs, including Certificate of Service, Reference letter dated January 1947, signed by Lieut. Paul Chapman, D.S.O., D.S.C. and bar, Naval message advising award of MID, November 1944, Instructions for the use of the Davis Escape Apparatus, Handwritten (pencil) list of patrols in H.M.S. Upstart, Assorted Naval Messages, Submarines Christmas card, Wounds and Hurts certificate, Aug 1934 for slipping down stairs at H.M.S. Pembroke Gunnery School, Release Order, Education certificate to Signal Boy Leslie D. Long, Certificate of Gratitude from the village of Aspley Guise, HMS Maidstone souvenir booklet, Ministry of Information Submarine booklet, Collection of original photographs being a mix of official press photos and privately taken photos on the submarine, plus more. Mention in Despatches, London Gazette 28th November 1944 – For outstanding courage, skill and devotion to duty in successful patrols in one of H.M. Submarines - Temporary Leading Signalman Leslie Douglas James Long, C/JX 137505 (Ampthill, Beds). Leslie Long was born on 30th May 1917 in Willesden London and entered the Royal Navy in August 1934 and transferred to the Submarine Service in August 42. He completed 12 patrols in H.M.S. Upstart between August 1943 and October 1944. From October he served on HMS Telemachus until his release on 10th August 1947.
WW2 Medal Group of 3 Attributed to Private John Lee of the Black Watch Who Unbeknown to him at the time Shared a Cup of Tea and his Supper with Heinrich Himmler, 1939-45 star, France & Germany star, War medal 1939-45, all unnamed in named cardboard box of issue, MR. J.D. LEA, BENTLEY, NR. DONCASTER. Accompanied by his Dog Tags to J Lea 14811047, Crucifix, AB64 Paybook to John Desmond Lea, Soldiers Release Book, Skill at Arms Book and a uniform photo of Lea in uniform. Lot also contains an RAF Certificate of Service Book to 2108052 Cpl (WRAF) Joy Bardgett with WRAF photographs and a photograph album containing WRAF and post war photographs. Stuck in the back of the album is a period newspaper article that states that Private Desmond Lea of the Black Watch was present when a disguised Reichsfuhrer-SS, Heinrich Himmler was captured. At this time though his identity was not known and Private Lea taking pity on the prisoner had given him a cup of tea and shared his supper with him. An interesting grouping.
Framed WW2 Campaign Medal Group of Trooper A E Dearman Royal Armoured Corps, late Royal West Kent regiment and Reconnaissance Corps, group consists of 1939-45 star, France and Germany star, Italy star, Defence medal and 1939-45 war medal. Medals have been framed along with RAC cap badge (now loose in frame), reprints of wartime photographs and re-print of medal forwarding slip. Reverse of the frame appears to have original snap shot photographs, including one posing with captured German war booty / souvenirs and captured German soldier etc.
WW2 No 99 Squadron Royal Air Force Bomber Command Operation Against Berlin Casualty Medal Group, consisting of 1939-45 star, Air Crew Europe star and 1939-45 War medal, all un-named as issued. Complete with the original casualty forwarding slip “SERGEANT G. A. BENNETTS” and forwarding box addressed to “MRS M BENNETTS 103, MARYLEBONE HIGH ST LONDON W.1.”. Medals all in grease paper packets. Sergeant Geoffrey Andrews Bennett was lost on the 9th May 1941, when his Vickers Wellington Bomber, W5400, was lost during a bombing mission on Berlin. The aircraft took off from Waterbeach on the night of the 8th May 1941, it was last heard calling for help at 05:20 on the morning of the 9th May. He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Panel 39. He was the crew Wireless Operator Air Gunner. He was Mentioned in Despatches posthumously which appeared in the London Gazette on 1st January 1942.
British WW2 Campaign Stars, consisting of 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star with 1st Army bar, Italy star, Burma star, France & Germany star, copy Air Crew Europe star, Defence medal, Canadian issue silver 1939-45 War medal and a Arctic star which we believe to be a reproduction. (10 items)
WW2 French Croix du Guerre Medal and D-Day Invasion Map of Sergeant H J Mullinex, Mentioned in Despatches for D-Day and Later Operations in Normandy Whilst Serving with 101 Beach Sub-Area Signals, Royal Corps of Signals, the medal dated 1939 with star to the medal ribbon and housed in the original forwarding box. The medal is accompanied by the rare D-Day landings map of Sword Beach, “BOGUS MAP SHEET 3”, the map which was produced with the three sections of the invasion beach marked, PETER, QUEEN and ROGER. The map was called BOGUS map, as it gave false information of area names etc, with the places being changed with famous European cities, such as Lisbon, Vienna, Tunis, Dresden, plus others. The title of the map is “CAIRO”, printed in red is “NEPTUNE BIGOT TOP SECRET COPY No ……”. Accompanying the medal and map is a later applied for citation (22 Sept 1980) from the French Government for the award of the Croix de Guerre medal that was awarded in 1945, plus other paperwork (copies) from the Ministry of Defence and other official sources. Henry John Mullinex was from Chester, he was employed by the G.P.O as a engineer. He was a keen musician. He enlisted in the Royal Corps of Signals in 1939 and served throughout the whole of the war. He was mentioned in despatches, appearing in the London Gazette 22nd March 1945, a recommendation for the award was obtained from the Ministry of Defence by his family and is as follows, “1496973 W/Sergeant H. J. Mullinex, R Signals 101 Beach Sub-Area Signals. Sgt Mullinex landed early on D-Day. He immediately took charge of all line-laying parties. Despite enemy action he persisted in repairing lines and reorganising line parties. In several cases intervening country had not been cleared of the enemy. He constantly reconnoitred roads and tracks until he finally completed his line tasks. At all times he displayed initiative in the repair and maintenance of lines, often at personal risk. His disregard for danger was an example to his men during weeks which followed D-Day. He devotion to duty never wavered.” The award of the Croix de Guerre was for “Exceptional war services rendered on the occasion of the operations of Liberation of France”. Henry Mullinex died in 1964. This lot has been consigned by direct family descent of Henry Mullinex, who states that the map was acquired by her father “the officer leading had a meltdown in a foxhole. They had to hold him down and knock him out”. Please see the next lot for Henry Mullinex brothers medals, photograph album and diaries, who served with the RAF during WW2.
* Medal Group of 4 for Service in the Indian Army Prior to and During WW2, India General Service medal 1936-39 with clasp North West Frontier 1937-39, “RISLDR FATEH SINGH R.I.A.S.C.”, 1939-45 star, Burma star, War medal 1939-45 and India Service medal (last 4 unnamed as issued) This lot has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to 5% Import Duty on the hammer price
* WW2 Canadian Long Service Medal Group of 7, consisting of 1939-45 star, Italy star, France & Germany star, Defence medal, Canadian Volunteer Service medal with Maple leaf clasp, War medal 1939-45, all unnamed, with a Canadian Forces Decoration GVI named on the reverse of the suspension bar “SGT R.C. COX”. With a small religious medallion. A note with the lot attributes the group to B591424 Sgt. Rod Charles Cox, Royal Canadian Artillery. Group mounted as worn, Defence medal, Volunteer Service medal and War medal appear to be later (non-silver) issues. This lot has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to 5% Import Duty on the hammer price.
* WW2 Territorial Medal Group of 5 to the Royal Engineers, 1939-45 star, Africa star, Defence medal, War medal 1939-45 with an Efficiency medal GVI (2nd type) with bar Territorial, “2052748 SPR E. DABBS R.E.” First 4 unnamed as issued, possibly later issues (copies?), Efficiency medal has been plated. Group court mounted as worn. This lot has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to 5% Import Duty on the hammer price.
George VI Efficiency Medal 1st Type Royal Artillery, with Territorial suspender, awarded to “2881544 GNR A. SANGSTER R.A.” Arthur Sangster enlisted into The Gordon Highlanders on 26th April 1939 later transferred to 127th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Transferred to the Reserve 12th August 1946.
* Group of 3 Canadian Medals for WW2 and Korea, consisting of WW2 British War medal 1939-45, unnamed, Queens Korea, Canadian silver issue, “B801636 G.D. HYNES”, United Nations Korea medal “B801636 G.D. HYNES”. With assorted original documents (military and civilian) including Korea Veterans Association membership card (1967), Australian Military Forces driving licence, Canadian Army Clothing & Equipment Statements and several photographs in uniform including a group photograph of 25 Canadian Provost Detachment, Canadian Provost Corps, March 1951 with all individuals identified. Gerald Douglas Hynes was form Toronto. This lot has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to 5% Import Duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian WW2 & Later Medal Group of Five, consisting Defence Medal 1939-45 (Canadian issue in silver), Canadian Volunteer Service medal 1939-45 with a Maple Leaf clasp for overseas service, War Medal 1939-45 (Canadian issue in silver) and a United Nations Korea medal (unnamed), medals mounted on bar as worn. With a Canadian Forces Decoration, ERII, named to “SGT W H THOMPSON”. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
An Interesting Protection of Life From Fire Medal to a Brave Scoutmaster for Saving Boy Scouts from a Blazing Tent, silver medal (type 5), with ribbon and buckle, edge engraved “CECIL CLAUDE BOND, WICKHAM 26-6-31”. Members of a Gateshead Scout troop were camping at Clockburn, Wickham, when one of the bell tents in which they were sleeping caught fire. The acting Scoutmaster, Mr. Cecil Claude Bond, entered the tent and although severely burned picked up the young boys one at a time and threw them out until the burning tent collapsed on him and the remaining boys. The Scoutmaster and 3 of the Scouts were taken to Newcastle Infirmary for treatment.
* Canadian Medal Group of Six Covering Service from WW2 Into the Korean Conflict, group consists 1939-45 star, France & Germany star, Defence medal 1939-45 (Canadian silver issue), War Medal 1939-45 (Canadian silver issue), Canadian Volunteer Service medal 1939-45 with a Maple Leaf clasp for overseas service and a United Nations Korea medal awarded to “SB4735 C.H. PRICE”. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian Medal Group of Four Covering Service from WW2 Through to the Korean War, group consists of WW2 British War medal 1939-45, unnamed as issued, Queens Korea Canadian silver version “SD800408 J.F. PARR”, United Nations Korea medal “SD800408 J.F. PARR”, Canadian Special Service medal with clasp NATO-OTAN, unnamed as issued. War medal appears to be British version. Service number prefix indicates enlistment in District 4, Western Quebec. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price
* Canadian Long Service Medal Group of Six Covering Service in WW2 and with the United Nations, Canadian Volunteer Service medal, War medal 1939-45, Canadian Peacekeeping Service medal. United Nations Emergency Force medal, United Nations Force In Cyprus medal, Canadian Forces Decoration ERII, “CPL F ROBERT”. Group court mounted as worn, first 2 medals later issues. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* A WW2 Canadian Long Service Medal Group of Seven, consisting 1939-45 star, Italy star, France & Germany star, Defence medal, Canadian Volunteer Service medal with maple leaf bar, War medal 1939-45, all unnamed as issued with a Canadian Forces Decoration ERII, “CPL D C TURNBULL”. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian Long Service Medal Group of Three, consisting Queens Korea medal Canadian issue “SM17892 J.G. BOWER”, United Nations Korea medal, unnamed, Canadian Forces Decoration ERII, “PTE J.G. BOWER”. Medals in good condition. Service number prefix indicates enlistment in District 13, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* A Canadian Long Service Medal Group of Four for Service in the Korean War, Queens Korea, Canadian silver issue, United Nations Korea medal, both named “SB12329 H P MCINTEE”, Canadian Forces Decoration, “L SGT H P MCINTEE”, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea, unnamed and in titled box of issue. Information supplied by the vendor indicates that Howard Price McIntee enlisted into the Lincoln & Welland Regiment in September 1949. He then served in the 3rd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment, Canadian Guards, Algonquin Regiment, Royal Regiment of Canada and finally, the Canadian Provost Corps. Served in Korea from March 1953 until March 1954 (including a 7-day spell in detention in April 1953). Canadian Forces Decoration awarded on 18th December 1963 and discharged in June 1966. Sadly, Howard McIntee passed away on 20th June 1999 in Toronto at the age of 66. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian Navy Long Service Medal Group of Three, with Naval Service in the Korean War, Queens Korea medal, Canadian issue “G.F. FREEMAN 11182 ‘E’”, United Nations Korea medal “G.F. FREEMAN 11182 ‘E’” with a Canadian Forces Decoration ERII, “PO2/C G.F. FREEMAN”. George Frederick Freeman served in the Royal Canadian Navy signing up in November 1948. Served on the destroyer HMCS Athabaskan from 5/7/1950 until 17/5/1951 during the Korean War. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian Korean War Medal Pair, Queens Korea medal, Canadian silver issue and a United Nations Korea medal, both medals named to “SH-4559 R. R. BALETKI”. Medals court mounted on board. With matching pair of miniature medals. Service number prefix indicates enlistment in Manitoba and Western Ontario district. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian Korean War Medal Pair, Queens Korea medal, Canadian silver issue and a United Nations Korea medal, both medals named to “SC 7386 D.A. PRUE”. Service number prefix indicates enlistment in Eastern Ontario and South Western Quebec district. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian Korean War Medal Pair, Queens Korea medal, Canadian silver issue and a United Nations Korea medal, both medals named to “SC-850350 R.PRESLEY”. Service number prefix indicates enlistment in Eastern Ontario and South Western Quebec district. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian Korean War Medal Pair, Queens Korea medal, Canadian issue in silver, named to “SH-4469 P.C.POLLOCK”, with unnamed United Nations Korea medal. Service number prefix indicates enlistment in Manitoba and Western Ontario district. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Pair of Canadian Issue United Nations Korea Medals, awarded to “B800873 R.H. MATTEWS” and “SB 34856 R.J. KEER”. Official correction to the digits 4 & 8 on the second medal. Service number prefix of these medals indicates enlistment in the Central Ontario district. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian Korean War Long Service Medal Group of Three, consisting Queens Korea medal, Canadian issue in silver, “SL-4121 K.L. OBERG”, United Nations Korea medal “SL-4121 K.L. OBERG” and a Canadian Forces Decoration, ERII, named on edge to “PTE K L OBERG”. Service number prefix indicates enlistment in the Saskatchewen district. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian Korean War Medal Group of Three, consisting of Queens Korea medal, Canadian issue, “SE 7376 C BELAND”, United Nations Korea medal, French type, “SE 7376 C BELAND”, Canadian Forces Decoration ERII “CPL J.A.R.C. BELAND”. Group court mounted as worn, possibly later issues. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian Korean War Medal Pair, Queens Korea medal Canadian silver issue “SM-9228 D.H. ROONEY” with an unnamed United Nations Korea medal. Service number prefix indicates enlistment in District 13, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Canadian Medal Group of 5 for Service in WW2 and Korean War, 1939-45 star, Canadian Volunteer Service medal with Maple Leaf clasp, War medal 1939-45, Queens Korea, Canadian silver issue “B801373 M.J. BEAN” and a United Nations Korea medal, “B801373 M.J. BEAN”. With a Korea Veterans Association medal, matching miniature medal and lapel badge. Group mounted on pin as worn, first 3 possibly later issues. Heavily cleaned and polished. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price
* Group of 5 Medals for Service in the Canadian Armed Forces from WW2 Through to the Korean War, consisting of War medal 1939-45, unnamed, Canadian Volunteer Service medal, unnamed, Queens Korea medal, Canadian silver issue, “SF 39206 JE HIRTLE”, United Nations Korea medal, “SF 39206 JE HIRTLE” with a Canadian Forces Decoration, “PTE JE HIRTLE”. Service number prefix indicates enlistment in Militia District 6, Eastern Quebec and Western Newfoundland. This lot has been imported from outside of the EU so is subject to 5% import duty on the hammer price.
General Service Medal to an RAF Officer Who Later Served as a Commercial Pilot, General Service medal 1918-1962 with clasp Cyprus and a separate clasp Near East, medal with impressed naming “FG. OFF. G. LIMPKIN R.A.F.” in cardboard box of issue with enclosure letter confirming both clasps (31/3/58). With associated original documents including a card certificate for Instrument Pilot rating (RAF Tangmere, 19/8/57), 2 photos in uniform, an incomplete Private Pilot’s Licence Certificate and a score sheet for a Commercial Pilots Licence to G Limpkin (failed on signals, Dec 1957). Graham Limpkin (4112940) appointed Probationary Pilot Officer London Gazette 4th August 1953 and transferred to the Reserve in November 1957.
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