A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO TO A MILITARY CROSS RECIPIENT WITH THE HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 2. Lieut H.R.Reynolds A.S.C., War and Victory Medals named to Capt H.R. Reynolds. With a Second World War Defence Medal in delivery box addressed to Reynolds in Andover, stamped to the reverse for the Territorial and Auxilliary Forces, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. A 1937 Coronation Medal, unnamed as issued. A National Small bore Rifle Association 'Distinguished Service' award named to H.R. Reynolds. And a set of four miniatures comprising Military Cross and Trio, mounted as worn. Henry Robert Reynolds was born on the 14th April 1889 in Hampshire, son of Reverend E.K.R. Reynolds of Fifield near Andover. Educated at Marlborough and Keeble colleges. Commissioned as 2/Lt with the Army Service Corps, he was promoted Lieutenant in 1915. His Medal Index Card confirms the 1915 Star and gives a date of 17th July 1915 for entering the conflict in France. In 1918 he was attached to the 15th (Yeomanry) Battalion of the Hampshire Regiment. It whilst serving as an acting Captain with this Battalion that he was awarded the Military Cross (Gazette 8/3/1919 issue 3425. The citation reads:On the 21st October, 1918, at the Canal at Knokke, he displayed great courage and initiative while in command of a platoon on the flank of his company. Under his leadership the Platoon fearlessly rushed several strong points in spite of heavy rifle and machine gun fire, which enabled the whole company to advance. A Teacher by profession he went on to become Headmaster of Brandon House, Cheltenham. He never lost his love of shooting, winning awards for his efforts. He died in Fifield on the 12th January 1957 at the age of 67. With copied research and Medal Index Card.Provenance: These rooms November 1917. *CR Good condition.
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BELGIUM: A COLLECTION OF LONG SERVICE AWARDS. The Military Decoration of loyal service 1st class, King Albert I issue with gilt chevron to the ribbon, three similar second class awards, one with prisoner of war clasp, others A and double A ciphers. And a Civil decoration of long service in Administration. Mounted for display with copied research. *CR Some light marking, generally good condition.
A FIRST WORLD WAR MILITARY CROSS GROUP OF SIX TO THE ROYAL FUSILIERS. A Great War group of six comprising George V Military Cross, unnamed as issued, 1914-15 Star named to 10780 Sjt F. Howard R. Fus. War Medal and Victory Medal to 2 Lieut F. Howard, Second World War Defence and War Medals unnamed as issued. Frank Howard was born in 1888 enlisting as a Band Boy in the Royal Fusiliers. He entered the War in France on the 19th January 1915 and was Commissioned a Second Lieutenant on the 9th April 1917, he served with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Wounded on the 20th Jan 1917 during an attack from the south of the Arras-Cambrai road, advancing at 0700 hours the battalion came under heavy shell fire but continued to move forward until they had covered about a mile progressing over a defensive system at Tilloy known as 'The Harp'. The Battalion lost 225 Officers and Men on that day. Howard was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty 'He led his company in the attack until severely wounded. He refused to be moved back and although only able to crawl he remained in command. When forced to withdraw he organised and made determined efforts to resume the offensive, shortly afterwards becoming unconscious.' His brother was killed in the same action. He suffered with the wound for years to come due to shrapnel embedded in his body and left the Army in 1919. He reenlisted in the Royal Fusiliers 10th (City of London) Battalion (69th Searchlight Regiment)(Territorial) as an Administrative Officer. Mounted for display with copied history. *CR Good condition.
A SECOND WORLD WAR OBE GROUP OF SEVEN TO THE ROYAL NAVY. A group of seven comprising Order of the British Empire on military ribbon, Naval General Service Medal with Palestine 1936-39 clasp named to 1744 Master J.S. Hewitt R.N., Second World War 1939-45, Burma and Italy Stars, Defence and War Medal, all unnamed as issued. John Sydney Hewitt was born on the 14th May 1904, he entered the Royal Navy on the 27th August 1926 reaching the rank of Senior Master in 1936 and Instructor Commander by July 1946. His OBE was awarded in the Queen's Birthday Honours list 1955. He retired on the 14th May 1959 and died two years later on the 31st January 1961 at the age of 56. Mounted for display with copied research, Commission and other documents. *CR Good condition.
FRANCE: GROUP OF THREE TO THE 92ND REGIMENT OF INFANTRY. A group of three comprising Medaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre with palm leaf and four stars, and Verdun Medal. Mounted on a bar with photograph of the possible recipient. Philibert Sertier was born on the 23rd August 1882 at Gaurnay in France. He reported for Military Service at the age of 20 in 1902. Mounted for display with copied history. *CR Good condition.
ETHIOPIA: ORDER OF THE STAR, HAILE SELASSIE MEDAL AND MILITARY MEDAL OF MERIT. An Ethiopian Imperial Order of the Star of Ethiopia, Officer's breast badge 'Made in Ethiopia B.A. Sevajain. Empire Medal of Haile Selassie, bronze issue, and Ethiopian Military Medal of Merit of the Order of St George. Mounted for display with copied research. *CR Good condition.
A GREAT WAR MILITARY CROSS GROUP OF THREE TO THE QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER RIFLES. A group of three comprising George V Military Cross, unnamed as issued, War Medal and Victory Medal with mentioned in Despatches oak leaf named to Major P.L. Cockerill. Mounted as worn with ribbon bar. Percy Lawrence Cockerill was born in 1882, he served with the 2nd Battalion of the 16th London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles). Appointed Lieutenant on the 12th March 1912, and temporary Captain from 3rd October 1914. Serving in Salonika his M.C. was awarded on the 1st January 1919. Following the War he joined Grenfell and Company Stockbrokers as a Partner. Unfortunately he seems to have suffered marital issues following the War and reports of his divorce were featured in the press. Major Percy Cockerill's brother Captain George Edward Cockerill served with the 1st/16th Battalion London Regiment and died of wounds received at Gommecourt on the first day of the battle of the Somme. With copied research and a copy photograph of G.E. and P.L. Cockerill in uniform with others. Mounted for display with extensive copied research including Gazette extracts. *CR Good condition.
A FRAMED COLLECTION OF THREE SECOND WORLD WAR AND LATER RUSSIAN MILITARY MEDALS. A collection of three Russian Second World War and later Medals, a Second World War commemorative order, another similar with red and white enamel and a third. Mounted in a glazed frame. 31 x 41.5 cm. *CR Attractively presented, not examined out of the frame.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO THE BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 15110 Pte G.E. Everest Bedf R. War Medal and Victory medal similarly named. Memorial plaque named to George Edward Everest. Mounted with dog tag and shoulder title. George Edward Everest was born at Woolwich in Kent and enlisted at St Albans whilst living in Coventry. He died on the 23rd January 1916 when serving with C Company of the 1st Battalion. He is buried in Citadel new Military cemetery at Fricourt on the Somme, his headstone reads 'Rest in Peace', he was 28 years old. The Coventry book of remembrance describe the events of that day 'the Battalion were in billets at Bray-sur-Somme. The following day they relieved the Norfolks in a subsector and throughout the coming weeks they were engaged in mining fatigues, cutting the enemy's wire and reconnaissance. The Battalion returned to their billets on January 22nd. On the following day 'C' Company were sent on mining fatigues and whilst carrying out this task Private Everest lost his life'. With postal box for the medals, Memorial Scroll and other items. Mounted for display with copied research including images of his headstone. *CR Good condition.
AN EXTENSIVE ARCHIVE AND SPORTING AWARDS TO AIR MARSHAL THOMAS WARNE BROWNE KBE CB DSC, A DECORATED FIRST WORLD WAR PILOT. An archive comprising ribbon bar for eight awards including Distinguished Service Cross and Mentions in Despatches for the First and Second World Wars, Royal Tournament and other sporting medals, certificates, obituaries, photographs in uniform and other items. Thomas Arthur Warne-Browne 21/7/1898 - 13/10/1962 had a long and distinguished military career, as a gallant young pilot in the First World War he eventually served for 37 years with the RAF reaching the ran of Ar Marshal. Having joined the Royal Naval Air Service at the age of 17 he and his Observer were awarded Distinguished Conduct Medals in 1918: Flt Sub-Lieut. Thomas Arthur Warne-Browne, R.N.A.S. Obs. Sub-Lieut. Frederick Stratton Russell, R.N.A.S.For the skill and determination displayed by them on the 18th March, 1918, when carrying out a reconnaissance over Bruges and Blankenberghe under heavy anti-aircraft fire. Both these officers have taken part in many reconnaissances over the enemy lines, often in face of heavy ant-aircraft fire and attacks by hostile aircraft, and have always displayed great gallantry and determination. (Gazette 17/4/18 p.4647).During the Second World War he served as Senior Engineer Office, Headquarters, Coastal Command, before commanding 43 Group until 1947. The archive includes: Silver Royal Tournament award engraved '1923 Tug of War 110 Stone Royal Air Force First Prize, in case of issue. Silver 'Winner's Open Tug of War R.A.F. Base 1922' medal. Mention in Despatches certificates 4th November 1940 and 2nd June 1943. Official notification of the award of OBE, KBE, Order of the Bath. Photographs to include images in uniform. A hand-written outline of his career and promotions. A collection of birth and death certificates, Wills, probate and family papers. A Visitors book from the family homes from 1926 - 1980. Press cuttings and other related items. An extensive and unique archive of papers from a distinguished pilot and senior R.A.F. Officer. *CR Generally in good condition.
A SECOND WORLD WAR GROUP OF SEVEN TO SQUADRON LEADER REED A DECORATED NAVIGATOR WHO TOOK PART IN THE FIRST TWO THOUSAND BOMBER RAIDS. A group of seven comprising OBE on second type military ribbon, 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence and War Medals, all unnamed as issued, George VI General Service Medal 1918-62 with Malaya clasp named to Sqn Ldr F.E. Reed RAF, and George VI Air Efficiency Award named to Act Sqd Ldr F.E. Reed R.A.F. Mounted as worn. With Royal Mint box for O.B.E. and Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book.F.E. Reed's Log Book begins in June 1940 recording Reed as Leading Air Crew 751852 and a qualified Air Observer having enlisted in the REF Volunteer Reserve as a pilot in January 1937. He eventually clocked up over 1,000 hours of flying time including what appear to be 31 operational flights against the enemy. Flying in Wellingtons (DV509) and Stirlings (U9356) with operations over Cologne, Essen, Hamburg, Dortmund, Kiel, Rostock, Bremen and other locations, the comments add details such as 'Blitz' and 'Chased by ME110 Out to Sea' and 'Hot Reception'. Reed took part in the 'Thousand Bomber Rads', the first on the 30th May 1942 'Cologne (Blitz) Firrst 1000 aircraft raid), again on the 1st June 1942 'Operations - Essen. 1000 Aircraft Blitz' and in the air again on the 25th 'Operations-Bremen' when U R 9356 had difficulties ' Wheels would not retract, or A/C climb, bomb dropped in sea & petrol jettisoned'. Some raids are recorded as successful 'Bombed Schiphol Aerodrome: Direct Hit' on the 7th June, others were hampered by mechanical or other difficulties 'Vegetables brought back' on the 7th June suggesting bombs were not dropped on that occasion. After 31 'trips' Reed seems to have reached the end of his tour and the remaining entries are largely described as 'Instructional'.With a photograph of the recipient with what is presumably 214 Squadron before a Stirling Bomber. *CR As worn. Good condition and patination to medals, ribbons slightly grubby.
IMPERIAL GERMANY: A SAXONY IRON CROSS GROUP OF SIX. A group of six comprising The order of Albrecht, Knights Cross, first class with swords, Iron Cross, second class, Hanseatic Cross of Military merit, Frederick August Cross second class with combatant ribbon, Austrian cross for Military merit and Saxony gold cross for 20 years service. Mounted German swing style as worn. In a baize lined mount with copied research. *CR Good condition, a well presented set.
GREECE: A COLLECTION OF EIGHT MEDALS TO INCLUDE GREEK MEDAL OF MILITARY MERIT. A commemorative Medal for the Greco-Turkish War 1912-13. A commemorative medal for the Greco-Bulgarian War 1913. Two Medals for Military Merit, one with silver laurel branch, 1916-17. Greek War Medal for Naval Service 1941-45, Hellenic Cross Decoration, Saint Marks Cross and cross of the 150th anniversary of the Holy Shrine. Mounted for display with copied research. *CR Good condition, some ribbons with wear.
IMPERIAL GERMANY: SIX BAVARIAN MEDALS INCLUDING MILITARY MERIT CROSSES. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross with swords, a similar III class cross with swords and a third in zinc alloy. A golden wedding anniversary medal 1918 and two red cross medals. 6 awards. Mounted for display with copied research. *CR Some wear, generally good condition.
SPAIN: A COLLECTION OF SEVEN SPANISH AWARDS. A Spanish Medal for the Morocco campaign with Melilla clasp, 1916. Cross for Military Constancy, pensioners cross for Non Commissioned officers, Order of Military merit, three naval Orders of Merit and a War Cross Breast Star 2nd class. All mounted for display with copied research. *CR Some marking, generally good.
IMPERIAL GERMANY: A SAXONY IRON CROSS GROUP OF FIVE. A group of five comprising Friedrich August Silver Medal for Military Merit, Iron Cross second class, Saxon Meiningen Medal for Merit in the War, German Honour Cross with swords and Saxony Regular Army Service Medal for 9 years service. Rosette Mounted German Court style as worn. In a baize lined mount with copied research. *CR Good condition, a well presented set.
YUGOSLAVIA: A COLLECTION OF SEVEN AWARDS INCLUDING FIRST WORLD WAR ISSUES. Yugoslavian Commemorative Medal for the Albanian retreat 1915, another similar and a Medal for the War of Liberation and Union 1914-18. Order of Military Merit with 'gold' and 'silver' swords in cases of issue and two further awards. Mounted for display with copied research. *CR Some wear, generally good condition.
A FIRST WORLD WAR CASUALTY TRIO TO THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 3741 Pte F. Jewson Yorks L.I., War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named and Memorial Plaque to Frank Jewson. Frank Jewson from 164 South Street Wakefield is also recorded with the 4th City of London Regiment and with numbers 201371 and 298099. He entered the War in France on the 19th August 1915 and is recorded as Killed in Action on 9th August 1918 whilst serving with 2nd/4th Battalion of the London Regiment. He was reburied at Heath Military Cemetery, he was 32 years old. Framed and glazed for display. With copied research. *CR Good condition, not examined out of frame.
IMPERIAL GERMANY: A PRUSSIAN IRON CROSS GROUP OF FIVE. A group of five comprising Iron Cross, second class, Saxon Weimar silver Medal for Military Service with swords, German Honour Cross 1914-1918 with swords, Prussian regular army cross for 12 years service and Third Reich cross for 25 years faithful service. Rosette Mounted German Court style as worn. In a baize lined mount with copied research. *CR Good condition, a well presented set.
A PROBLEMATIC MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL WITH THREE SPURIOUS CLASPS. A Military General Service Medal named to Corporal Robert Roberts 81st Foot. With clasps for Vittoria, Pyrenees and Nivell. Roberts is not recorded on the roll for this medal and appears not to have been entitled to it or the three clasps attached. There is a Robert Roberts recorded with the 81st Foot,from Chester who appears to have been pensioned in 1856. *CR Edge knocks, some light rubbing. This recipient does not appear on the roll for this award.
AUSTRIA: A COLLECTION OF FIRST WORLD WAR AND SIMILAR AWARDS. A collection of medals comprising Mobilisation Cross for the Balkan War and unusual zinc variant, Diamond Jubilee Cross for the Armed Forces, Military Service Medal, Campaign Medal 1873 and two Great War Commemorative Medals. 7 awards. Mounted for display with copied research. *CR Some marking, generally good condition.
FRANCE: A CASUALTY GROUP OF SEVEN TO 16TH TERRITORIAL INFANTRY. A group of seven including Medal for the Military wounded. Victor Joseph Louis Laguillier was born on the 24th April 1878 at Biaches on the Somme. He was killed in action at Courcelles-le-Comte on the 3rd October 1914. Mounted with 'Medailles Moratives' certificate. Framed and glazed 40 x 49 cm. with copied research. *CR Some fading to certificate, generally a nice example.
A SECOND WORLD WAR M.B.E. AND EFFICIENCY DECORATION GROUP OF SIX. A group of six comprising M.B.E. on second type military ribbon, 1939-45 and Italy Stars, Defence and War Medals, all unnamed as issued and a George VI Efficiency Decoration dated 1950, with loose Territorial suspension, mounted as worn. With accompanying miniature. *CR As worn, nice condition.
IMPERIAL GERMANY: A SAXONY IRON CROSS GROUP OF FIVE. A group of five comprising Iron Cross, second class, Saxony, Friedrich August bronze medal for military merit, German Honour Cross 1914-1918 with swords, Saxony Regular Army service medal for 12 years and a third Reich faithful service cross for 25 years. Mounted German Court style as worn. In a baize lined mount with copied research. *CR Good condition, a well presented set.
* Military Cap Badges. A mixed collection of badges and belt buckles, including a Victorian 2nd Warwickshire 24th Foot brass pouch badge and conforming brass belt buckle, Queen's Crown 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry white metal helmet plate, 42nd (Black Watch) Foot silver plated pipers plaid badge, 9.5 cm diameter, another for St Andrews University O.T.C., 9 cm diameter, plus a mixed collection of cap badges mostly British line regiments including Northamptonshire and East Surrey regiments etc QTY: (a small box)
* Miniature Medals. A group of dress miniature medals awarded to Captain Philip Basil Cuddon, M.C. & Two Bars, C.B.E., M.I.D., Hampshire Regiment later North Lancashire Regiment a) Military Cross, G.V.R. with Second and Third Award Barsb) 1914-15 Starc) British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaves d) Defence and War Medals e) Belgium, Order of Leopold (Military) Knight's Breast Badgef) Belgium, Croix de Guerre, extremely fine and lacquered, court mounted by Spink & Sons Ltd, together with full-size Military Cross case, ribbon bar, with various sundry items including white metal Hampshire Regiment cap badge, 1914-1918 Belgium Commemorative Medal etc Pair: Miss Gladys Evelyn Cummings, M.I.D., Volunteer Air DetachmentBritish War and Victory Medals (G.E. Cummings. V.A.D.), with M.I.D. oakleaves, extremely fine and mounted as worn, with dress miniature medals QTY: (10)NOTE:The full-size medal group awarded to Captain Philip Cuddon, M.C. & Two Bars was sold at Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd, Australia on 20-23 November 2018, lot 3538. The items offered in this lot are the remaining items which are being sold directly on behalf of the Cuddon family.M.C. London Gazette: 18 June 1917 2nd Lt. (temp. Capt) Philip Basil Cuddon, Hamp R.Monchy 14 April 1917 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great ability in placing a part of the village in a good state of defence at a most critical stage, On a later date he led his company into action, captured a trench containing a large number of the enemy, and defended the right flank of the Division when the advance was held up.'M.C. Second Award Bar. London Gazette: 27 July 1918 (Hampshire Regiment)Near Vieux Berquin 3 April 1918 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the line on the left suddenly broke under an enemy attack, this officer galloped up and took the men forward, re-establishing the original firing line. His energy and drive saved a very critical situation.'M.C. Third Award Bar. London Gazette: 27 October 1919 (Hampshire Regiment)Gladys Evelyn Cummings was a native of the Promenade, Cheltenham and received her Mentioned in Despatches for Salonika. Here she carried out special work cooking for invalided soldiers at one of the hospitals. She is reported to have supplied (with her helpers) 600 pints of lemonade in a day and in one week they negotiated 11,000 portions to soldiers.The Cummings and Cuddons are linked by marriage.
* Military Aviation. A collection of approximately 120 black and white photographs of military aircraft circa 1940-90s, mostly laid on card and captioned, including Hawker N.7/46 Prototype Seahawk, September 1948, 5 x 5.5 cm, Buccaneer, 809 Squadron circa 1965, Sea Vixed, RNAS Fleetlands, Gosport 11 June 1994, 16 x 24 cm, Supermarine N113 Scimitar, 2nd Prototype 1956, 19 x 23.5 cm, DH.110 Second Prototype 1952, 14.5 x 20 cm, various warbirds including Super Hornet and promotional brochures including EA-18G, Boeing JSF, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet etc, presented in a modern album QTY: (approx. 120)
* An impressive D.S.O. group to Captain Percy Wyfold Stout, D.S.O., O.B.E., Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Later Machine Gun Corps, who was five times mentioned in despatches, and prior to his military career was an international rugby player, playing alongside his brother Frank for Gloucester and England, the brothers are particularly noted for being the first siblings to both score in an international match for Englanda) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel with top barb) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer's 1st type breast Badge, London 1919c) 1914-15 Star (Lieut P.W. Stout. R.N.V.R.)d) British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaves (Capt. P.W. Stout.)e) Egypt. Order of the Nile, 4th class breast badge by Lattes, silver and enamel with rosette on ribbon, an attractive tarnished tone throughout, very fine or better, together with a large collection of research QTY: (7)NOTE:Provenance: Private collection, America having been in the same collection for over 30 years. See lot 203.D.S.O. London Gazette: 26 March 1917 T/Lt (A./Capt.) Percy Wyfold Stout, 11th L.A.M. Bty., Motor M.G. CorpsNear Gaza'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At a critical moment, when a number of armoured cars were in danger of being cut off, he led the attack to their relief, and after two hours of heavy fighting gained the objective, after inflicting heavy losses on the enemy'.O.B.E. London Gazette: 1 January 1919.Percy Wyfold Stout (1875-1937) excelled in almost every sport he could. He played for Gloucester AFC, Gloucester City Cricket Club, and with international distinction at Gloucester Rugby. He was born in Barnwood Gloucester in 1875. His father William was a professional rower, and Percy was one of several siblings to play at a high profile, notably alongside his brother Frank (see lot 203).He made his first debut for Gloucester AFC aged 16 where he became the first man to score 20 goals in a season. He became the club's all-time record appearance holder and goalscorer, being described in the Gloucester Journal as 'one of the best, if not quite the very best centre forward ever called upon to wear the black and white shirt of Gloucestershire FA'.In 1895 Percy switched to rugby union playing for Gloucester Rugby alongside his brother Frank and from 1898 the brothers played five times for England Rugby, including away at Scotland, Ireland and Wales, the latter saw both brothers score a try, and this was the first time that any brothers had both scored in an international match for England.Percy continued playing rugby until 1900 when he retired from sport and moved to Cairo to become a stockbroker. Percy joined the army on the outbreak of WWI and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in 13th Reserve Regiment of Cavalry. He relinquished his commission in 1915 and later that year he was promoted to Lieutenant in the R.N.V.R. where he served in the Armoured Car Squadron, R.N.A.S. He transferred to the Machine Gun Corps in 1916 and served in Egypt from 1917 he was mentioned in despatches five times. After the war, Percy returned to Cairo to resume his career as a stockbroker, becoming a director of the Egyptian Delta Land Co and the Anglo-American Nile. Percy died in Marleybone, London in 1937 aged 61.
* Airspeed Horsa. A WWII Horsa Glider Tow-Rope reputedly recovered from a downed glider on D-Day, thick twisted rope complete with telephone cable woven into it so both pilots could converse, approximately 262 cm long with rusted shackle QTY: (1)NOTE:The lot is accompanied by a "Certificate of Authenticity" provided by Dumont Antiques of Normandie, France and states 'Section of Horsa Glider Tow-Rope dating from WWII recovered near Ste Marie du Mont, Normandy - June 6th 1944. This document certifies that it is a genuine relic of the 1939-45 conflict'.According to the information included it belonged to a Mr Charles Gosslin who was chauffeur driving high ranking French military officers during the German invasion of France. He was captured and sent to a POW camp in Germany but he managed to escape and returned to the village of Ste Marie du Mont (where his parents owned a farm). He was hiding at the farm on 6 June 1944, when he was awoken at about 7am by loud bangs coming from the area of 'La Madeleine' (Utah Beach). In a field behind the farm was a downed glider. Everyone on board was dead and the glider riddled with bullet holes. Attached to the front was a section of rope, which he kept. The interview with Mr Gosslin took place on 6 June 2006 (aged 97) and includes a copied photograph of Mr Gosslin.
* Military Badges. A good collection of Boer War and WWI sweetheart badges, including Tyneside Scottish, silver and enamel, 30 x 22 cm, Black Watch, silver and enamel, 30 x 26 mm, Cheshire Regiment, silver and enamel, hallmarks for Birmingham 1915, 25 x 30 mm, East Yorkshire Regiment bar brooch, silver and enamel, 55 mm and many others QTY: (approx. 60)
* Aviation Negatives. A superb, private collection of original black and white negatives, comprising approximately 8,000 35 mm and approximately 1,500 3.5” x 2.5” negatives, the majority of images were taken in the UK during the 1960s and are of civilian aircraft, airliners, third-level and light aircraft, although there are some military examples contained in 8 long storage albums, with indexed details of the type/registration in each strip, 29 small storage albums and 63 cardboard walletsQTY: (an archive)
* An intriguing copy of the Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross awarded to sponge-man Gunner William Connolly of the Bengal Horse Artillery who, although severely wounded by several musket balls, causing him great "faintness and partial unconsciousness", refused to retire from the battle and worked on tirelessly shouting to his commanding officer 'No sir, I'll not go there whilst I can work here', Connolly remained at his post before finally collapsing from loss of blood'Victoria Cross. A Victorian tailor's copy, bronze, the reverse suspension engraved in sloping serif capitals 'Gunner William Conolly[sic], Bengal Horse Artillery', the reverse centre dated '7th July 1857', good very fine and of very good quality, as is the standard of engraving QTY: (1)NOTE:V.C. London Gazette: 3 September 1858The following account of Connolly's bravery is extracted from Carter's Medals of the British Army, pp. 176-77: -Lieutenant Cookes, Bengal Horse Artillery, reported that 'About daybreak on that day (7 July 1857) I advanced my troop and engaged the enemy within easy musket range. The sponge-man of one of my guns having been shot during the advance, Gunner Connolly assumed the duties of second sponge-man, and he had barely assisted in two discharges of his gun, when a musket-ball through the left thigh felled him to the ground. Nothing daunted by pain and loss of blood, he was endeavouring to resume his post, when I ordered a movement in retirement, and, though severely wounded, he was mounted on his horse in the gun-team, and rode to the next position which the guns took up, and manfully declined going to the rear when the necessity of his doing so was represented to him.About eleven o'clock a.m., when the guns were still in action, the same gunner, whilst sponging, was again knocked down by a musket-ball striking him on the hip, thereby causing "great faintness and partial unconsciousness", for the pain appeared excessive and the blood flowed fast. On seeing this I gave directions for his removal out of action; but this brave man, hearing me, staggered to his feet, and said, 'No sir, I'll not go there whilst I can work here; and shortly afterwards he again resumed his post as sponge-man. Later in the afternoon of the same day my three guns were engaged at one hundred yards from the walls of a village with the defenders, namely the 14th Native Infantry, mutineers amidst a storm of bullets which did great execution.Gunner Connolly, though suffering severely from his two previous wounds, was wielding his sponge with an energy and courage which attracted the admiration of his comrades, and while cheerfully encouraging a wounded man to hasten in bringing up the ammunition, a musket-ball tore through the muscles of his right leg: but with the most undaunted bravery he struggled on; and not till he had loaded six times did this man give way, when through loss of blood, he fell in my arms, and I placed him on a wagon, which shortly afterwards bore him in a state of unconsciousness from the fight.'Gunner William Connolly V.C. (1817-1891)William Connolly (whose name is frequently misspelt by the census records and also by the military authorities) was born in Liverpool. He joined the Indian Army in 1837 and embarked from Exmouth on a heroic and long career which earned him the Gwalior Star, Sutlej Medal, Punjab Medal and Indian Mutiny Medal. He joined as a gunner in the Bengal Horse Artillery (1st Troop, 3rd Brigade) and his regimental number was 678.After a period of 20 years, he re-enlisted at Peshawar on 2 May 1857 and held the same rank as a gunner. A few weeks later he was involved in one of the little-known battles of the Indian Mutiny, at Jhelum, in Rawalpindi, on 7 July, when he acted fearlessly while loading the guns. In spite of being wounded on three occasions by musket balls during the day, he continued as a "sponge-man" for the guns until he finally collapsed from loss of blood. His senior officer on that day, Lieutenant Charles Henry Cookes, 1/3 Bengal Horse Artillery, personally carried him out of the action and recommended him for the Victoria Cross. 150 of Cookes' regiment were killed by mutineers during the Battle of Jhelum, such was its ferocity.ProvenanceSotheby's, the collection of J. Steven of Epsom, 9-10 February, 1886, lot 218, sold for £10 to Spink.Sotheby's, the collection of the late M. Hodgkinson Bobart, 13-14 November 1894, lot 87, unsold.After the medal was unsold at the Sotheby's sale in 1894, it passed to Adolphus Grimwood-Taylor (1847-1914) the executor to Hodgkinson Bobart's will and (joint) guardian of Bobart's infant daughter, from whom it passed by descent to the current vendor. The somewhat convoluted story of the provenance of this fascinating medal is discussed at length in an article The Journal of the Victoria Cross Society, October 2005, a copy of which is sold with the lot.Although this medal is undoubtedly a copy, as confirmed by the National Army Museum, Messrs Hancocks (in 1998) and the late John Hayward, it is nevertheless one of the most intriguing copied Victoria Crosses likely to appear for public sale. A study of the two Sotheby's catalogues in 1886 and 1894 (copies of both are included in the lot) makes it abundantly clear that the medal offered in this catalogue was undoubtedly accepted as authentic on both occasions. Whilst the price realised at the first auction of £10 may seem derisory by today's standards, it is worth noting that in Sotheby's next medal sale on 25 June 1886, the VC to John Berryman for his gallantry in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava only realised the same paltry £10.
* Scramble Bell. A WWII RAF aerodrome station bell dated 1942, with small crowned Air Ministry motif dated 1942, additionally stamped ATW with a broad military arrow on the crown (the crown has been cut through and adapted at some point in history), with original clapper and rope, 31.5 cm high x 27.5 cm diameterQTY: (1)
* Sword. An Imperial French Chasseur Cavalry Officer's Sabre, Napoleonic Period, the 84.5 cm curved steel blade blued and gilded with military trophies, ornate gilt metal three brass hilt with oakleaves, wire-bound back leather grip, overall length 99 cm, in its steel scabbard with ornate mounts, minor wear commensurate with age QTY: (1)
* Sword Reference Books. A collection of reference books, including Whitelaw (Charles. E.) Scottish Arms Makers, Wilkinson-Latham (John) British Cut and Thrust Weapons, other titles include British Military Bayonets, Scottish Sword and Dirks, Naval Swords, Shoulder-Belt Plates and Buttons, British Gallantry Awards and other military booksQTY: (16)
* Pioneer Aviation. An excellent collection of approximately 280 early photographic postcards and 17 items of postal history presented in 4 albums, mostly for pioneer aviation meetings in England but many other countries, each categorised for example, French Morocco, early commercial registers cover from Rabat to Manchester, June 1920, Great Britain, postcards for the Aviation Meeting at Doncaster, October 1909, Blackpool Air Meeting October 1909, Bournemouth Aviation Meeting, July 1910, Sheffield Aviation Week April 1914, Schneider Trophy, April 1914, India, photographs of the Viceroy's visit to the aeroplane park at Risalpur, North West Frontier, April 1917, Italy, Wilbur Wright in the Air at Centocelle, April 1909, United States, an advertising card for the St Louis Centennial, October 1909, Argentina, colour proof stamps dated 1912, Germany, colour postcards, Zeppelins circa 1908, other themes include B.C. Hucks at Harrogate (two cards signed), Valentine leaving Bristol and another at Horsha, 1911, Military Trials at Larkhill, 1912 (including one signed by Perreyon), First World War, Seaplane Service at Windermere, 1912 and 1917, Hendon Aerodrome, 1914, Waterplanes at Eastbourne, 1912, Belgium Aviation Meeting at Spa, 1909, London to Manchester Air Race, 1910 etc, many cards signed by pioneer aviators from around the world including Paul de Lesseps, Emile Bruneau de Laborie, Juan Bielovucic, Charles Gordon Bell, Sydney Sippe, Henri Salmet, Robert Slack and John Moisant, all captioned and loose and presented in four green albums QTY: (4 albums)
* Military Belts. An Edwardian belt of the 9th Lancers, ornate bi-metal buckle, with '9' over crossed lances surmounted by a king's crown, on a gold embroidered belt with red leather backing, 53 cm long, together with another similar for the 16th Lancers (lacking one half of the buckle) and other military dress belts and buckles QTY: (10)
* Military Badges. A collection of military sweetheart badges, including Royal Berkshire Regiment, London Scottish, Middlesex Regiment, Rifle Brigade, Seaforth Highlanders, Royal Artillery, together with various miscellaneous medals including The Navy League, German British Fascists etcQTY: (52 )
* Sword. A British 1796 Infantry Officer's Sword, the 82 cm straight steel blade engraved 'J.J. Runkel Solingen' on the top edge and crowned G.R. cypher with military trophies, the opposite side with royal coat of arms, gilt metal double shell guard, wire bound grip, curved knucklebow and urn pommel, overall length 100 cm, lacking scabbard, general wear commensurate with ageQTY: (1)
* The George III shamshir presented to Major-General Sir Hugh Robert Rollo Gillespie K.C.B. from his serving officers as a token of esteem for the suppressing of mutineers at Vellore on 10 July 1806. Gillespie was once described by military historian Sir Fortescue as "the bravest man to ever wear a red coat"the 77 cm curved steel blade left plain (an indication this was a fighting sword), the grip probably rhino horn with three silver studs, the cruciform crossguard with lions paw terminals, this and the scabbard of white metal and almost certainly silver and silver gilt, one side contemporarily engraved in running script ' from the serving officers to Col Gillespie', the other 'Vellore 10th July 1806', with a repeating crescent and foliate scroll engraved decoration throughout, overall length 90 cm, the upper section of the scabbard would benefit from some restoration as currently detached and the tip missing QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Vice-Admiral Sir Cecil Charles Hughes-Hallett, K.C.B., C.B.E., Royal Navy (1898-1985), thence by family descent.Please note, a CITES license is required for exporting outside of the U.K. and the buyer must obtain one if necessary. Hugh Robert Rollo Gillespie (1766-1814) was born in Comber, County Down, Ireland. He was educated in England and in 1783 was commissioned into the 3rd Irish Horse (6th Dragoon Guards). Gillespie was known for being physically strong and a hot-headed character and on one occasion he found himself involved in a pistol duel whilst serving in Ireland. The duel resulted in the opposition, a youth named Barrington being killed and Gillespie fled to Scotland. He eventually gave himself up and was tried for murder in 1788, however, he was acquitted after a verdict of justifiable homicide was reached.He transferred to the 20th Light Dragoons in 1792 and embarked with the regiment to the West Indies. Unfortunately, the ship never reached the West Indies and was wrecked off the coast of Madeira. Gillespie somehow made his way to shore but was struck down with yellow fever. He recovered and on reuniting with his regiment, he volunteered to take part in an expedition to St Domingo with the regiment remaining in Jamaica. Once settled in St Domingo he was appointed adjutant-general. One night he was woken by eight men breaking into his house. Gillespie armed with his sword confronted them and killed six with the other two fleeing for their lives.Gillespie distinguished himself in St Domingo and was promoted to Captain and given command of the regiment. He advanced to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1799.In 1802 the 20th Light Dragoons were ordered back to England and Gillespie was granted 100 guineas by the Jamaican House of Assembly in recognition for his service to the island. He used this money to buy himself a special presentation sword.He was, however, arrested and accused of drawing pay for dead men (a common practice in those days). His defence was that he used the money for the good of the regiment and not to line his own pockets, he was acquitted in 1804.Following on from his trial he went to India and commanded the 19th Light Dragoons (stationed at Arcot near Vellore). A few days after taking up this new post, Gillespie was warned of the Vellore Mutiny (10 July 1806). Gillespie and twenty men equipped with galloper guns set out ahead of the main relief force. Gillespie being the daring man that he was charged ahead of his men and arrived at Vellore within two hours of the alarm being raised. He found surviving troops from the 69th (South Lincolnshire) Foot being hacked and killed by hundreds of mutineers and about sixty men were holding the ramparts but had run out of ammunition. Gillespie, unable to gain entry through the main gate requested that his sergeant lower his belt so that he could climb up the wall onto the battlements. Once reaching the battlements, Gillespie led the 69th in a ferocious bayonet charge along the ramparts. When the 19th Light Dragoons arrived, Gillespie ordered them to blow the gates and they then made a second charge along with the 69th. This cleared the space for the gate to allow the cavalry to deploy. The 19th and Madras Cavalry then charged through the gates and slaughtered the mutineers. About 100 mutineers were captured and subsequently executed. Gillespie arrested the sons of Tipu Sultan (who were suspected of masterminding the mutiny) they were sent under guard to Madras.In 1811 Gillespie commanded the men who took part in the invasion of Java and on his return to India there was an incident when a tiger had escaped and was roaming around the Bangalore racecourse, Gillepsie not being one to hold back, killed the tiger with a spear.In October 1814 he led a column to attack Kalanga in the Nepal War against the Gurkhas. Here the story of Gillespie comes to a close as during the battle of Nalpani on 31 October 1814 Gillespie tried to force his way into the fort at the head of a party of 8th Light Dragoons. It failed and he renewed the attack with companies of the 53rd (Shropshire) Foot. Thirty yards from the fort Gillespie was reported to have shouted "One shot more for the honour of Down" and he charged with his men. He was hit by a Nepalese sniper who shot him straight through the heart and he died on the spot.Major-General Sir Hugh Robert Rollo Gillespie is commemorated with a statue in his hometown of Comber, County Down. The statue stands on a 55ft high column. It was unveiled in 1845 to commemorate "the strongest man in Comber". There is also an impressive marble statue on display at St Paul's Cathedral in London.
* Fairey Rotodyne. A scrap album stamped 'The Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd', containing approximately 30 black and white photographs of the Rotodyne and related staff members, events etc, skillfully assembled with related newspaper cuttings, magazine articles, cutaway diagrams and other items, including a photograph of test pilots John Morton and Ron Gellatly (the latter pilot's logbooks were sold in these rooms, see lot 456, 23 May 2024), 21 x 17 cm, various headings, 'The First Transition', 'Rotodyne on Show', there are also several photographs of a Rotodyne being used as a flying crane!, the album 35.5 x 23.5 cm, together with 28 loose black and white photographs of the Rotodyne, mostly large format, 16 x 21 cm and smaller plus Gibbings (David), Fairey Rotodyne, paperback publication signed by the author and dedicated to Norman Parker QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Norman Parker (1926-2024), Aviation Historian & Chairman of Amesbury History Society.The Fairey Rotodyne was a 1950s compound gyroplane designed and built by Fairey Aviation. It was intended for commercial and military uses. The Rotodyne featured a tip-jet-powered rotor which was driven for vertical takeoffs, landings and hovering.On 6 November 1957, the prototype performed its maiden flight, piloted by helicopter test pilot Squadron Leader W. Ron Gellatly and assistant chief helicopter pilot Lieutenant John G.P. Morton. The Rotodyne set a world speed record in the convertiplane category on 10 April 1958 reaching a speed of 190.9 mph and was demonstrated several times at the Farnborough and Paris air shows, it is noted for lifting a 100-foot girder bridge (see photographs in this lot.Despite its success, the programme was cancelled in 1962, largely as a result of failing to attract commercial orders. The project was government-funded.
* Aviation Photographs. A collection 1000 + black and white military aircraft photographs, WWI, WWII and Post WWII, many with WWII Air Ministry, Vickers and A.&A.E.E. Secret stamps to verso, including Vickers Wellesley, interior and exterior construction, 25 x 19.5 cm (2), smaller photographs of this aircraft (44), The Rubber Bomber (28), Tarrant Tabor Triplane (18), showing its first and last flight, 20.5 x 26 cm, Vickers Warwick (34), Concorde and TSR2 (23) and many other types of aircraftQTY: (1000 + )NOTE:Provenance: Norman Parker (1926-2024), Aviation Historian & Chairman of Amesbury History Society.
* The Military Cross awarded to Lieutenant Frank Moxon Stout, 20th Hussars Later Machine Gun Corps, who prior to his military career was an international rugby player playing alongside his brother Percy for Gloucester and England, the brothers are particularly noted for being the first siblings to both score in an international match for EnglandMilitary Cross, G.V.R., reverse privately engraved 'Lt F.M. Stout 1916', toned, good very fine in case of issue, with copied researchQTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Private collection, America having been in the same collection for over 30 years. See lot 202.Military Cross, London Gazette: 15 March 1916'On hearing that a number of the enemy were working close to the British lines. Temporary Second-Lieutenant Frank Moxon Stout, attached to the 20th Hussars, took Corporal G. Tester, of the same regiment, and a light machine gun to a saphead. Then having mounted the machine gun, the corporal stood on the lieutenant's back and opened fire on the enemy, who were thirty or forty yards away. He fired 150 rounds while exposed to a heavy return fire, and then got down to allow Second Lieutenant Stout to mount on his back and open fire in turn. Next morning fourteen of the enemys dead were counted. For his conspicuous gallantry and resource Second-Lieutenant Stout was awarded the M.C., and Corporal Tester was awarded the D.C.M. for his gallantry and good work.'Frank Moxon Stout (1877-1926) was born in Barnwood, Gloucester. His father William was a professional rower and Frank was one of several siblings to play at a high profile, notably alongside his brother Percy (see lot 202). Frank played forward for Gloucester Rugby Club and Richmond. He played internationally for England and was selected for the British Isles on two tours in 1899 and 1903. In 1898 he and Percy played five times for England Rugby, including away at Scotland, Ireland and Wales the latter saw both brothers score a try and this was the first time that any brothers had both scored in an international match for England.Frank served on the Western Front with the 20th Hussars from April 1915 and was promoted to Lieutenant in 1918, he was attested to the Machine Gun Corps.
* Model Cars. Dinky diecast model vehicles, mostly commercial, agricultural, military and road cars, including Austin Taxi, Trojan (Esso & Dunlop), Bedford, Hudson Sedan, Rover 75, Austin Somerset, Studebaker, Jaguar, Austin Devon, Sunbeam Talbot, Jeep, A.E.C. Monarch Thompson Tank, Duple Roadmaster, Muir-Hill Dumper, Leyland Comet, Guy (Weetabix), Leyland Comet (Portland Cement), Foden, Hindle Smart Helecs (30W) and other models, all playworn and unboxed, plus juvenalia including Meccano boxed sets x 2QTY: (a carton)
* RAF Memorabilia. A collection of WWII and later RAF memorabilia belonging to Pilot J.R. Yearsley-Struthers, 12 Group, who was killed in an air crash on 4 December 1953, including, Three: 1939-1945 Star, Defence and War Medals, extremely fine and mounted as worn, with cloth brevet and related badges, together with Logbook 1, commencing 6 July 1942, final entry February 1944Logbook 2, commencing 1 March 1945, final entry 30 December 1949Logbook 3, commencing 2 January 1950, final entry 1 December 1953Aircrew Categorisation Card and Instrument Rating Card, an original telegram to his loved one dated 24 March 1951, several letters of condolence and related correspondence from the Air Ministry, 14 original RAF black and white photographs, 15 x 20 cm, each documenting the military funeral, 15 Tee Emm magazines for the period of December 1942 to May 1945 and other related items QTY: (1)NOTE:John Robert Yearsley-Struthers was killed in an air accident on 4 December 1953, he is buried in Bingley Cemetery.The Avro Anson Mk 1 of 12 Group Communications crashed at RAF Newton, Nottinghamshire. The aircraft broke through the cloud and the pilot Yearsley-Struthers began a circuit to land using visual flight reference protocols. However, at a very late stage of the approach to RAF Newton, he attempted to overshoot, opened the throttles, and applied full power to both engines.
* Compass. A WWI officer's brass compass, stamped F-L No 2 and dated 1917, in brown leather case, together with a brown leather cartridge pouch, the front flap applied with a white metal Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders badge, brown leather gun holster and other military items including a French helmet plate and copy 16th Lancers helmet plateQTY: (7)
* Aviation Slides. A miscellaneous collection of approximately 2,000 unsorted 35mm colour slides, a mixture of both civilian and military subjects, some dating back to the 1960s, shot at various locations around the world, together with:BAe 146 Archive. A comprehensive archive on the British Aerospace 146, 100+ photographs, various press releases, and other information along with the Flight Test Programme and Flight Development Engineer’s Report for the inaugural flight of G-SSSH on 3 September 1981QTY: (2 boxes)
* Three: Private W. Stringer, Northamptonshire Regiment1914-15 Star (17659 Pte. W. Stringer. North'n R.), British War and Victory Medals (17659 Pte. W. Stringer. North'n.R.), extremely finePair: Corporal H.C. Parker, Royal Irish RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (10251 Cpl. H.C. Parker R. Ir. Regt), good very fine, mounted as worn with identity bracelet, regimental cap badge and related school medals plus a mixed collection of military cap badges, medal ribbons and miscellanea QTY: (1 )
* Doolittle Raid. A WWII-style American Air Force Type A-2 flying jacket, size 48, soft brown leather with two pockets to the front, the brown cloth lining stamped '352nd Ftr Grp' and signed in black ink with the original signatures of five Doolittle Raider veterans, comprising David M. Jones, Richard E. Cole, Tom C. Griffin, David J. Thatcher and Edwin W. Horton Jr, 72 cm long, inner arm 47 cmQTY: (1)NOTE:The addition of the signatures was a personal courtesy to the jacket’s original owner (not part of any limited-edition release or other commercial offering). The jacket was subsequently gifted to the current owner, aviation author and publisher Nigel Macknight.Nigel has written and signed a letter to accompany the jacket and also added a dinner menu from the Doolittle Raiders’ UK visit, which has been signed by Cole, Griffin, Horton, Jones and Thatcher, it also bears a sixth signature, that of Dr George Gumbert, another notable American aviator.The Doolittle Raid, also known as the Tokyo Raid was an American air raid on Japan during WWII. It was carried out on 18 April 1942 and was the first American attack on the Japanese homeland since the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour on 7 December 1941.The carefully planned raid was designed to boost morale after Pearl Harbour and demonstrate to the Japanese that they, too, were vulnerable to air attacks. Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle led the mission, which involved 16 modified B-25 Mitchell bombers launched from the USS Hornet, an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. The bombers were not designed for aircraft carrier operations, making the mission very risky.The bombers targeted several cities including Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya and Kobe. Each aircraft carried a five-man crew and dropped incendiary and high-explosive bombs on military and industrial targets. After the bombing, the crew were to continue to China as they could not return to the aircraft carrier due to lack of fuel. 15 of the 16 bombers either crash-landed in China or were abandoned by their crew. One crash landed in Russia and was interned there. Out of the 80 crew members, 3 were killed during the raid, 8 were captured (3 were executed) and the rest escaped or rescued with the help of Chinese civilians.The raid embarrassed Japan's military leadership and prompted them to accelerate plans to attack the decisive Battle of Midway in June 1942, which became the turning point in the Pacific War.
* East and West Africa Medal to Captain A.B. O'Donnell, D.S.O., M.I.D., West India Regiment, later Warwickshire Regiment East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Sierra Leone 1898-99 (2. Lieut: A.B. O'Donnell. 1/W India R,), impressed naming, good very fine, presented in a glazed display case with miniature dress medals, Royal Warwickshire cap badge and biographical information, frame size 27.5 x 22.5 cm, with copied paperwork QTY: (1)NOTE:D.S.O. London Gazette: 26 September 1916'For conspicuous gallantry in action. During an attack, when all his senior officers had become casualties, he took command, led the companies on, and captured the enemy's trench. He then reorganized the company and consolidated the defences. He himself shot six of the enemy in the trenches.'Albert Bernard O'Donnell was born in Bombay, India in 1876. He was educated at the Oratory School, Edgbaston, Birmingham and then the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the West India Regiment from 1897 and served through the Timini and Mendi Rising in Sierra Leone. He resigned his commission in 1900. O'Donnell served in the European War first as a Sergeant in the Natal Light Horse and through the South Africa Rebellion and the German South West African Campaign. Then he went to England and enlisted in 2nd King Edward's Horse serving on the Western Front from August 1915 to April 1916 where he was commissioned in the 10th (S) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment and advanced to Captain on the field. He was taken prisoner of war on 17 August 1916, mentioned in despatches twice, awarded the French Croix de Guerre with Palm and the D.S.O. for gallantry at Bezentin-le-Petit.
* Grenadier Guards. An Edwardian military documents box belonging to Colonel Mark Edward Makgill Crichton Maitland, C.V.O., D.S.O., D.L., the rectangular black leather box gilt embossed 'Capt Mark E. Crichton Maitland, Grenadier Guards, A.D.C. Government House, New Zealand', with recessed brass handle and Bramah lock, the hinged lid enclosing a lift out tray, 15 cm high x 46 cm wide x 31 cm, some wear notably on the corners and lacking key QTY: (1)NOTE:Colonel Mark Edward Makgill Chrichton Maitland, C.V.O., D.S.O., D.L. (1882-1972) was educated at Eton, and Royal Military College Sandhurst. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards in 1901 and served in South Africa during the Boer War from 1902 (medal). He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1904 and Captain in 1910. Maitland served as A.D.C Governor in New Zealand from 1910-1911. He served on the Western Front during WWI where he was wounded and subsequently awarded the D.S.O. and Croix de Guerre. He was promoted to Major in 1915 and Lieutenant-Colonel in command of 1st Battalion in 1916, 2nd Battalion in 1919 and 3rd from 1923-1927. He commanded the regiment at the outbreak of WWII before retiring from service in 1960. Maitland resided at Island House, Wilton, Salisbury.
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