Orders, Decorations and Medals (2024)

The very fine 'Inter-War 1931' C.B., 'Great War' O.B.E., group of five awarded to Engineer Rear-Admiral H. L. Parry, Royal Navy who spent most of the Great War aboard H.M.S. RepulseThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in Garrard & Co. Ltd case of issue, this inscribed 'H. L. Parry' in ink to the lining; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military Division) Officer's breast Badge, silver gilt, in Garrard & Co. Ltd case of issue, this inscribed 'H. L. Parry' in ink to the lining; 1914-15 Star (Eng. C...

A rare Great War D.S.O. and Second Award Bar group of eleven awarded to Rear-Admiral C. H. G. Benson, Royal Navy, known by some as 'the King' of mine-sweeping operationsDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star (Lt. Commr. C. H. G. Benson, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Commr. C. H. G. Benson. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, all engraved 'Commodore C. H. G. Benson R.N.R.', Jubilee 1935; Royal Humane Society bronze Medal (Lt. Cdr. Cyril H. G. Benson. R.N. 1st No...

An unusual M.B.E. pair awarded to Victualling Store Officer, H. G. Arnold, Royal NavyThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1917; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (H. G. Arnold, Deputy Victg. Store Officer, Cape of Good Hope), impressed naming, extremely fine and rare (2)M.B.E. London Gazette 3 June 1918.Henry George Arnold was appointed Acting Assistant Storekeeper in April 1896 at the Admiralty, as part of the Victualling Department of the Civil Service of the Royal Navy. Posted to Malta...

A superb P.O.W.'s Medal of the Order of the British Empire's group of five awarded to Chief Petty Officer G. R. Munday, Hawke Battalion, who was taken Prisoner-of-War at Antwerp in 1914Medal of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military Division), silver; 1914 Star, clasp (L2.1068. G. R. Munday, C.P.O. R.N.V.R. Hawke. Bttn. Rn. D.); British War and Victory Medals (L.Z. 1068 G. R. Munday. C.P.O. R.N.V.R.); Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (2/1068. G. R. Munday. C.P.O. R.N.V.R. London Div.), good very fine (5)Medal of the Order of the British Empire London Gazette...

A rare 'Battle of Dogger Bank 1915' D.S.C. group of four awarded to Surgeon Lieutenant J. A. Stirling, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve who, whilst serving on Meteor, descended into the stoke-hole where a shell from the Blucher had exploded; attending to the wounded he amputated a stoker's leg oblivious to the carnage surrounding himDistinguished Service Cross, the reverse engraved '24th Jany 1915. Surg Probr Jas. A. Stirling. R.N.V.R. 27th Mar. 1915.', hallmarks for London 1914; 1914-15 Star (Surg. J. A. Stirling, D.S.C., R.N.V.R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Surg. L...

(x) A Great War D.S.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant F. C. Smith, Royal Air Force, late Royal Naval Air Service, who flew as an Observer as part of the crews that attacked the Breslau and Goeben on 20-21 January 1918Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R. (Lieut F. C. Smith. R.A.F. January 1918.), hallmarks for 1917; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. F. C. Smith), nearly extremely fine (3)D.S.C. London Gazette 14 September 1918:'Acted as observer for Flt. Cdr. Sorley during a determined and successful bombing attack on the "Breslau" on the 20th January, 1918, and also during subsequent...

A Second World War 'Atlantic Convoys' D.S.C. group of seven awarded to Warrant Engineer W. E. D. Cater, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Cross, reverse officially dated '1943', hallmarks for London 1942; British War Medal 1914-20 (M.21999 W. E. D. Cater. Boy. Art. R.N.); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-39 (M.21999 W. E. D. Cater. C.E.R.A. 2. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (M.21999 W. E. D. Cater. E.R.A, 1. H.M.S. Decoy), minor pitting, light polishing, very fine (7)D.S.C. London Gazette 2 June 1943, the original Recom...

A Second World War Fleet Air Arm pilot's 'Operation Crimson' D.S.C. group of six attributed to Sub-Lieutenant F. B. 'Ben' Heffer, Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer ReserveA Corsair pilot embarked on H.M.S. Illustrious, he was decorated for his part in an attack on the enemy airfield at Sabang in July 1944, when he shot down a Japanese ZeroDistinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse engraved: 'S/Lt (A) F. B. Heffer. R.N.Z.N.V.R. Sabang 1944', hallmarks for London 1943; 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; New Zealand Service Medal, unnamed as issued, mounted Court-s...

A very fine 'sinking of U-8 1915' D.S.M. group of seven awarded to Petty Officer O. S. Scholey, Royal Navy, whose award-winning excellence with the 6-inch guns of H.M.S. Hermes undoubtedly stood him in good stead: later captured when Maori was mined off Dunkirk, he was interned at Giessen for the remainder of the Great WarDistinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (205660 O.S. Scholey. P.O., H.M.S. Maori.); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (205660. O.S. Scholey. P.O. H.M.S. Espiegle.); 1914-15 Star (205560 O.S. Scholey, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (205660...

A Great War D.S.M. group of five awarded to Master at Arms G. F. Cook, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (121490. G. F. Cook, M.A.A. H.M.S. Patuca. 1916.), minor official corrections; 1914-15 Star (121490. G. F. Cook. M.A.A., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (121490 G. F. Cook. M.A.A. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (G. F. Cook. Sh. Cpl. 1Cl., H.M.S. Terror.), mounted as worn, very fine (5)Provenance:Purchased O.M.R.S. Auction, May 1988.D.S.M. London Gazette 21 April 1917. The recommendation states:'For services in patrol cruisers under the command of Vi...

The 'Sinking of H.M.S. Contest 1917' D.S.M. group of five awarded to Petty Officer W. J. Burroughs, Royal Navy, who received a rare double-issue L.S. & G.C.Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (182051. W. J. Burroughs. P.O. H.M.S. Contest. 1917); 1914-15 Star (182051, W. J. Burrough P.O., R.N.), note misspelt surname; British War and Victory Medals (182051 W. J. Burroughs. P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (182051. W. J. Burroughs, P.O. 1. Cl. H.M.S. Leander.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (182051. W. J. Burroughs, P.O. H.M.S. Leander.), the first five mounted in two sections, overal...

(x) A fine Second World War submariner's immediate D.S.M. and immediate Bar group of six awarded to Chief Petty Officer G. Greer, Royal NavyThanks to his skills as a lookout, Truculent took out the U-308 off the Faroes in June 1943, evidence of her sub-on-sub success being found in 'quantities of shattered wooden wreckage, sea-boots, watch-coats and loaves of bread'Having then gained appointment as coxswain of the Rorqual in the warmer climes of the Far East, his coolness and resolution in action were much in demand as he steered her through a number of notable gun actionsDistinguished Service...

A fine Second World War destroyer operations D.S.M. group of six awarded to Petty Officer F. J. Cole, Royal NavyDecorated for his gallant deeds in H.M.S. Jaguar in the Mediterranean - in addition to being 'mentioned' for her part in Operation 'Dynamo' - he was sadly among those lost when she was torpedoed off Sidi Barrani on 26 March 1942Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (D/J.110727 F. J. Cole. P.O.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaves; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (J.110727. F. J. Cole. P.O. H.M.S. Jaguar.), edge bruise to first, overall go...

A rare Combined Operations 'Fall of Crete' D.S.M. group of six awarded to Able Seaman H. F. Cook, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (P/J.114970 H. F. Cook. A.B.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (J.114970 H. F. Cook. H.M.S. Saunders), mounted as worn, good very fine (6)D.S.M. London Gazette 8 January 1942, the original recommendation states:'For outstanding gallantry, fortitude and resolution during the Battle of Crete.'Herbert Frank Cook was born in Southampton on 1 February 1910 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd C...

A Second World War D.S.M. awarded to Petty Officer Telegraphist C. Haisell, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (J.90931 C. Haisell, P.O. Tel.), good very finePurchased Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin, August 1973.D.S.M. London Gazette 11 June 1942.Cyril Haisell was born at Lydd, Kent on 13 February 1903 and was a stable hand by trade when he joined the Royal Navy on 29 June 1918. He earned his L.S. & G.C. Medal in February 1936 and during the Second World War served initially at Eaglet and thence President 3, although for duties on 'Convoys'. He went up to Buckingham Palace to get his...

(x) Family group:An unusual Second World War submariner's D.S.M. group of six awarded to Chief Electrical Artificer E. W. Wardell, Royal Navy, who was decorated for his gallant deeds in H.M.S. Graph - previously the German U-570 - when, in what might be deemed a cannibalistic act, she attacked another U-boat in the Bay of BiscayDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (MX. 51828 E. W. Wardell, Elect. Art. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Burma Star, clasp, Pacific; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 2nd issue (MX. 51828 E. W. Wardell, D.S.M., Po. B 22328 C.E.A. R.F.R.)...

An extremely rare Naval M.S.M. group of five awarded to Colour-Sergeant J. McCree, Royal Marine Light InfantryBritish War Medal 1914-20 (Ply.13150 Sgt. J. Mc. Cree. R.M.L.I.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Navy Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Ply.13150 C. Sgt. J. Mc Cree. 28.2.1951); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (Ply.13150 J. Mc Cree. Cr.Sgt. R.M.), the George V awards mounted as worn, the George VI awards in their named boxes of issue, minor contact wear to Great War awards, otherwise good very fine (5)John Mccree was born at Muirkirk, Ayrshire, his records state in 1884 althoug...

A Sea Gallantry Medal awarded to Seaman B. Coe, Merchant NavySea Gallantry Medal, V.R., 58mm diam., for Gallantry (Bertram Coe. Wreck of the "Lilian" on the 16th December 1901.), in its fitted case of issue, very fineBertram Coe served on board the steamship Planet Neptune which launched a rescue boat and in spite of heavy sea and much difficulty and risk, succeeded in taking off the crew of the brigantine Lilian of Liverpool which was abandoned in the North Sea. A total of seven Silver Medals for Gallantry were awarded, in addition rewards were given by the Newfoundland Government. The Shipw...

(x) "My Lord, we are dreadfully cut up; can you not relieve us for a little while?""Impossible!""Very well My Lord: we'll stand until the last man falls..."Halkett and the Duke of Wellington share a few words at the height of crisis-point, 18 June 1815The exceptional and historically important G.C.B., Army Gold Cross, Army Small Gold Medal group of five awarded to General Sir C. Halkett, the man partially responsible for founding the famous King's German Legion and who commanded the Light Brigade of that Corps throughout the Peninsular War; in command of a Brigade at Waterloo, his men were in...

Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentThe superb 'Gallipoli 1915' C.B., 'Great War' C.B.E., group of six awarded to Brigadier-General E. M. P. Stewart, Laird of Coll, Royal Engineers, who served as Director of Works for the British Army in Egypt and Palestine, having responsibility for the Royal Engineers during the Third Battle of Gaza; becoming the Laird of Coll post-war he was a Lieutenant in the Home Guard during the Second World War but sadly died of ill-health in 1942The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, gold and enamel; The Most Excellent...

(x) A 1938 C.B., Great War C.M.G. group of eight awarded to Major-General G. A. D. Harvey, Royal Army Medical Corps, who had the misfortune to be taken Prisoner-of-War with the British Expeditionary Force in 1940, but was repatriated in 1943 aged 61Harvey was one of three brothers who all earned caps as Irish Rugby internationals and all served in the Great War. The youngest brother, Frederick Harvey, won the Victoria Cross in 1918 whilst serving in Lord Strathcona's HorseThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; The Most D...

A Great War C.M.G. group of seven to Lieutenant Colonel E. V. Hugo, Indian Medical Service, Medical Officer at the famous Defence of Chakdara FortThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck Badge, in silver-gilt and enamel, converted from a breast Badge; India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1894-5 (Surgn Lieut E. V. Hugo. I.M.S.); India General Service 1895-1908, 3 clasps, Relief of Chitral 1895, Malakand 1897, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (Surgn Captn E. V. Hugo I.M.S. 31st Bl Infy.), '31st' re-engraved; 1914-15 Star (Lt. Col. E. V. Hugo, I.M...

The superb and unique '1937 Coronation Honours' C.V.O, 'Western Front' D.S.O, M.C. and Second Award Bar group of thirteen awarded to Brigadier L. M. Gibbs, Coldstream Guards, an Old Etonian and Pre-War Guardsman who was wounded near Vermelles on 3 October 1915, and four times Mentioned in Despatches during the Great WarOn Staff of the British Delegation to the Supreme War Council at Versailles, served in India as A.D.C. to the Commander-in-Chief earning a unique clasp to the Regiment, Commanded British troops in Paris for the Funeral of Marshal Foch, served as a Brigadier during the Second Wor...

The L.V.O. group of six awarded to Major A. T. Clark, Queen's Own Cameron HighlandersThe Royal Victorian Order, Lieutenant's (L.V.O.) breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse officially numbered '2464'; 1939-45 Star (Lieut A. T. Clark); Burma Star (Lieut A. T. Clark); Defence and War Medals 1939-45 (Major A.T. Clark); Jubilee 1977, Second War awards all with privately impressed naming, mounted court-style as worn, contact marks, enamel repair to one arm, very fine (6)L.V.O. London Gazette 3 May 1974.Alastair Trevor Clark was born on 10 June 1893 at Glasgow and was educated at Magdalen...

(x) A Great World War O.B.E. group of four awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel F. A. Shaw, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire RegimentThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) 1st Type, Officer's breast Badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1918; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. F. A. Shaw.); Territorial Decoration, E.VII.R., silver and silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1909, the last lacking integral top riband bar, otherwise good very fine (4)O.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1919.Frederick Arthur Shaw who was born in Lindley, Huddersfield on 4...

The O.B.E., I.S.O., Kaisar-i-Hind group of eleven awarded to Major D. W. Gumbley, Royal Engineers, Indian Civil Service, Director of Civil Aviation and Fuel, Palestine, late Inspector General of Posts and Telegraphs and Director of Aviation, IraqThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st Type, Military Division, (O.B.E.) Officer's breast Badge; Imperial Service Order, G.V.R, silver, gold and enamel; Kaisar-i-Hind, G.V.R., silver; 1914-15 Star (Dy. Dir. Major D. W. Gumbley, I.E. Tel. Dept.); 1914-15 Star (Mr. D. W. Gumbley Ind. Telgph. Dept.); British War and Victory Medals (Major D. W...

(x) A 1919 O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel W.P. Rigden, Royal Garrison Artillery, who commanded the 2nd (Home Counties) Brigade during the Great War and afterwards was heavily involved with creation of the repatriated Prisoners of War camp at Namur The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military), Officer's 1st Type breast Badge, the reverse hallmarked London 1919; British War and Victory Medals with MID oak leaf (Major W. P. Rigden); Territorial Force War Medal (Major W. P. Rigden. R.A.); Coronation 1911; Jubilee 1935; Territorial Decoration, with top riba...

A Second World War O.B.E. group of nine to Lieutenant-Colonel R. A. D. Watson, Royal Engineers, decorated for Bomb Disposal at Wimereux in 1940, he was additionally thrice 'mentioned' and survived the Quetta EarthquakeThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military Division) 2nd Type, Officer's breast Badge, silver-gilt; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. R. A. D. Watson. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. R. A. D. Watson); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Capt. R. A. D. Watson, R.E.); 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany St...

(x) The scarce O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Private W. R. Clarke, No. 1 Gun, Bombay Section Volunteer Maxim Gun Company, Indian Defence Force and Bombay Volunteer Rifles who was wounded during the action on the slopes of Latema, German East Africa in March 1916 and later became the Assistant Collector of Customs in BombayThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Civil), Officer's 2nd Type breast Badge, silver-gilt; 1914-15 Star (No.128 Pte. W. R. Clarke, Bo. Battn. I.D.F. Attd. Vol. Max. Gun. Coy); British War and Victory Medals (57 Pte. W. R. Clarke, Bo. Vol. Rfls.); Jubilee...

A Great War M.B.E. group of eight to Warrant Officer Class I S. H. Bayes, Royal EngineersThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military Division) 1st Type, Member's breast Badge, (R.S.M. S. H. Bayes R.E.); 1914-15 Star (40648 C.S.Mjr S. H. Bayes. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oak leaves (40648 W.O.1. S. H. Bayes. R.E.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (26841 C.S.Mjr: S. H. Bayes. R.E.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (40648 C.S.Mjr:- T.R.S.Mjr:- S. H. Bayes. 14/ Div: Eng: R.E.); Belgium, Kingdom, Order of Leopold II, 5th Class breast Badge with Palme; B...

(x) A Second World War M.B.E. group of eight awarded to Regimental Sergeant-Major (Warrant Officer Class I) J. A. Mitchell, Royal Montreal Regiment, touted as 'Canada's No. 1 Soldier', Mitchell possibly served on Operation Ambassador, the daring Commando Raid on Guernsey in July 1940The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, 2nd Type, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; Voluntary Service Medal, with Overseas Service Clasp; War Medal 1939-45, these last three Canadian issues in silver; Coronation 1937; Eff...

(x) An outstanding Second World War North-West Europe operations M.B.E., Dieppe raid M.C. group of eight awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. J. Kennedy, Essex Scottish Regiment, Canadian ArmyThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member's 2nd type breast Badge, silver; Military Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1942' and further inscribed 'Capt. H. J. Kennedy, Dieppe Augt. 19th'; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal 1939-45, silver; Canadian Voluntary Service Medal, with Overseas Service Clasp; War Medal 1939-45, silver, with M.I.D. oak leaf;...

A post-War Malaya 1958 M.B.E. group of six awarded to Major (Hon. Colonel) A. J. Stead, King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster), late 5-12th Frontier Force Rifles (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides Infantry), who made a courageous and extraordinary 200-mile seaborne escape from Singapore in a sampan, just before the Garrison capitulated to the Japanese invaderThe Most Excellent Order of The British Empire, Military Division, Members (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Arabian Peninsula, Malaya (Capt. A....

A post-war military M.B.E. and unique Second World War M.M. group of eight awarded to Major E. D. Childes, Rhodesia and Nyasaland Army Service Corps, late Southern Rhodesia Regiment, attached Nigeria RegimentThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd Type breast Badge, silver; Military Medal, G.VI.R. (CR/1247 Mech. S/Sjt. E. D. Childes, S. Rhod. R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Southern Rhodesia (CR1247 T/Lieut Edgar D. Childes M.M.), minor contact marks, very fine and better (8...

A 1972 M.B.E. pair awarded to Miss M. A. Bellamy, an Ambulance Driver during the Second World War and the first female Vice-Chairman of the Grantham Borough BenchThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Civil Division, Member's (M.B.E.) Ladies' shoulder Badge, silver, in original Royal Mint case of issue; Defence Medal 1939-45, very fine (2)M.B.E. London Gazette 7 June 1972:'For services to the community in Grantham and Kesteven.'Marjorie Anderson Bellamy was a long-time resident of Grantham, Lincolnshire and her obituary in the Grantham Journal makes note of her active role i...

(x) A fine Second World War 'D-Day + 1' B.E.M. awarded to Lance-Corporal K. J. Roff, 170 Company, Pioneer CorpsBritish Empire Medal (Military), G.VI.R. (13106210. L/Cpl. Kenneth J. Roff), mounted on original pin, toned, good very fineB.E.M. London Gazette 24 January 1946. The original recommendation states:'On the night of 7 June 1944, on the beaches at Courseulles, Normandy, an enemy aerial attack was in progress during which a bomb fell amongst some vehicles loaded with ammunition and high explosives, setting fire to them and causing the ammunition to explode. As a result of this one man was...

A remarkable 'Anglo-Boer War' D.S.O., 'Great War' Bar group of seven awarded to Brigadier-General E. Paterson, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, who was wounded during the Boer War as he rode alongside Jan Smuts himself and was later mentioned in 1901Taking command of the Regiment Paterson led them through the bloody battles in France earning his Bar for command of the 6th Cavalry Brigade during the Hundred Days Offensive, receiving another four 'mentions' in the conflictDistinguished Service Order, V.R., with Second Award Bar; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 claps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State...

A superb 'Battle of Amiens 1918' Tank Corps D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Major A. R. H. Rycroft, Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Yeomanry, late Royal Welsh Fusiliers, ‘for conspicuous gallantry and ability’ whilst leading a company of Whippet Tanks during the battle of Amiens on 8 August 1918Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith (Lieut. A. R. H. Rycroft, R. Welsh, Fus:); 1914-15 Star (Capt. A. R. H. Rycroft. W. Kent. Yeo.); British War and Victory Meda...

Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'Pasha introduced Monty to our Brigade-Commander - Brigadier F. A. M. B. Jenkins. The whole Brigade was devoted to Jenkins, not only because he was the man who had trained us to knife-edge efficiency but because we admired his soldiering ability and experience'Eric Wilfred Robinson-Horley remembers Major-General Jenkins, in his memoir Last Post: An Indian Army MemoirThe Immediate 'Italian Somaliland 1941' D.S.O., 'North-West Frontier 1936' O.B.E., 'Palestine 1918' M.C. group of twelve awarded to Major-General F. A. M. B. Jenkins, 2nd Punjab RegimentHis remar...

A superb ‘Second Battle of the Somme 1918’ M.C. and Second Award Bar group of three awarded to Captain J. C. Lindsay, 6th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, who was thrice wounded and later joined the Royal Irish Constabulary, being involved in an ambush on St. Stephens Green in 1921 Military Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, reverse contemporarily engraved ‘2/Lieut. J. C. Lindsay. Middlesex Regt.’; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. J. C. Lindsay.), very fine (3)Provenance:Cross Collection, J. B. Hayward, January 1973.D.N.W. 2020, Jack Webb Collection.M.C. London Gazette 7 November 191...

A Great War Warrant Officer's M.C. group of eight awarded to Company Sergeant-Major W. J. Ogden, Royal Engineers, who was additionally awarded an M.S.M. for his services in FranceMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg (23933 Cpl: W. J. Ogden. R.E.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (23933 Serjt: W. J. Ogden. R.E.); 1914-15 Star (107476 C. S. Mjr. W. J. Ogden, R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (107476 W.O.CL.2. W. J. Ogden. R.E.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (23933 C.Q.M.S...

(x) A 'Somme Offensive 1916' M.C. group of eight awarded to Captain L. Rothery, 7th Battalion, West Riding Regiment (Duke of Wellington's Regiment) later Leicester Regiment, who gallantly placed himself at the head of his Company to capture an enemy position; duty called again in 1940 and Rothery was commissioned into the Leicester Regiment, with whom he was evacuated from Dunkirk withMilitary Cross, G.V.R., engraved on the reverse 'Presented by H. M. King George V to Capt L. Rothery At Buckingham Place June 26th 1919'; 1914 -15 Star (Lieut. L. Rothery W. Rid. R.); British War and Victory Meda...

The Great War ‘East Africa’ M.C. group of six awarded to Major D. H. McCalmont, 7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars, who served in France in 1914 as A.D.C. to General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien, and then in German South-West Africa on the Staff of General Smuts, where he would earn his Military Cross and be thrice despatches; he latterly became a famous equine manMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; 1914 Star, clasp (Capt. D. H. B. McCalmont. 7/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves (Major D. H. B. McCalmont); War Medal 1939-45; Delhi Durbar 1911, mounted court-style as worn, toned, good very fin...

The unique Great War M.C., Boer War D.C.M. and dated Gallipoli Bar awarded to Major J. Hudson, Connaught Rangers, late Northern Nigeria Regiment and Irish GuardsHe took the first gallantry award to the Irish Guards, during the Boer War, before being awarded a rare Dated Second Award Bar to his D.C.M. whilst serving with the Connaught Rangers in Gallipoli, finally adding the M.C. to his laurels whilst serving the Connaught Rangers in Mesopotamia; Hudson left a remarkable account of his service, a copy of which is includedMilitary Cross, G.V.R. (Capt. J. Hudson 1st. Batt. Conn. Rangers); Disting...

A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ M.C. pair awarded to Lieutenant D. S. Gwyn, Royal Canadian Dragoons, who was lost when the Leinster was torpedoed and sunk by the U-123 off Dublin Bay on 10 October 1918Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Donald Stodart Gwyn), nearly extremely fine (2)M.C. London Gazette 26 March 1918. Citation published 24 August 1918:‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy’s trenches. He led his men with great energy and determination, and by his fearless leadership overcame the enemy’s resistance. He...

(x) The Great War M.C. group of six awarded to Quartermaster & Captain J. Small, Rifle Brigade, late Gloucestershire Regiment, who was 'mentioned' during the Boer WarMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek (9611 Clr.Serjt. J. Small. Rifle Bde.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (9611 Qr:-Mr: Sjt: J. Small. Rifle Brigade.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves (Q.M. & Capt. J. Small); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (9611 Q....

A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Captain A. A. Barrett, Royal Berkshire Regiment, late Royal Fusiliers, who suffered a gunshot wound to his leg during the advance on the first day of the Battle of PasschendaeleMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (49 Cpl A. A. Barrett. R. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves (Capt. A. A. Barrett.), toning, overall very fine (4)M.C. London Gazette 26 July 1918:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during long operations as acting Adjutant of the battalion. Throughout he displayed high courage, initia...

(x) A fine 'Spring Offensive 1918' M.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant R. Perry, 17th (British Empire League) Battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Corps late 6th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light InfantryMilitary Cross G.V., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star, erased; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. R. Perry), contact marks, very fine (4)M.C. London Gazette 16 September 1918:'For conspicuous Gallantry and devotion to duty. After going forward under heavy machine gun fire to ascertain the situation, he returned and led his platoon successfully forward, consolidated his position with grea...

A Great War M.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant F. Lawson, Royal Berkshire RegimentMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. F. Lawson.), contact marks, overall very fine (3)Provenance:DNW, March 2002.M.C. London Gazette 30 July 1919:'During the operations in front of the Whine Trench, near Fresnes, on the night of September 21st/22nd, 1918, the laying of cable was extremely difficult owing to the heavy shell fire and the state of the ground and trenches. On many occasions long gaps in the wire were cut by shell fire, but throughout the operations,...

A good Immediate 1943 'Mareth Line' M.C. group of six awarded to Lieutenant G. V. Richley, 7th Battalion, The Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment), late Sergeant, Durham Light Infantry - the action was the very same in which his C.O., Lieutenant-Colonel D. A. Seagrim won his Victoria CrossMilitary Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1943' and additionally inscribed 'Lt. G.V. Richley. Mareth. March.'; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, these last five all contemporarily impressed 'Lieut G. V. Richley...

A Crimean War D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private John Todd, 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of FootDistinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (John Todd, 46th Regt.), officially impressed naming, signs of brooch mounting, claw refixed, sometime gilded; Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (John Todd, 46th Regt.); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (John Todd, 46th Regt.), pierced with ring suspension, last two with old re-engraved naming, these three mounted as worn; Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (J. Todd. 46th Regt.), officially impressed naming, edge bruising overall, contact marks, near...

(x) An outstanding Boer War D.C.M., M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class I E. A. Stebbing, Royal Warwickshire, late Sergeant, Devonshire Regiment, who latterly became Director of Music (Bandmaster) to the Governor of BombayDistinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (3235 Cpl. E. A. Stebbing. 2nd Devon: Regt.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (3235 Cpl. E. A. Stebbing. Devon: Regt.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3235 Band Serjt: E. A. Stebbing. Devon: Regt.); Brit...

The 'Action at Cyphergat 1901' D.C.M. pair awarded to Corporal F. Peaco*ck, 2nd Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment attached 2nd Malta Company, 9th Mounted Infantry, who was severely wounded in the fighting and received a further 'mention' for his conductDistinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (5082 Corpl: F. Peaco*ck. N. Lancs: Regt.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (5082 Corpl: F. Peaco*ck, L.N. Lanc: Regt), the clasps unattached, the first heavily worn with repaired suspension, nearly very fine, the second slight edge bruise otherwise v...

(x) An Anglo-Boer War D.C.M. group of four to Sergeant J. Johnson, 5 Company, Eastern Division, Royal Artillery, who was additionally "mentioned" in the Boer War and who was later to get a Meritorious Service Medal Distinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (43426 Sjt: J. Johnson. R.G.A.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (43426 Sgt J. Johnson, 5th E.D., R.G.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (43426 Serjt: J. Johnson. R.G.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, E.VII.R. (Serjt: J. Johnson. R.A.), the first possibly re-pinned, the secon...

A Battle of Festubert 1915 D.C.M. group of eight awarded to Captain H. Harris, South African Forces, late Private, 15th Battalion, London Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own Civil Service Rifles), Lieutenant, Liverpool Regiment and Captain, Indian ArmyDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2579 Pte. H. Harris. 15/Lond: Regt - T.F.); 1914-15 Star (2579 Pte. H. Harris. 15-Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. H. Harris.); India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1919-21 (Capt. H. Harris. I.A.R.O.); War and African Service Medals 1939-45 (223699 H. Harris)...

A Great War 'Dardanelles' D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private H. F. Pickering, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, later Hampshire Regiment, who applied a tourniquet and saved the life of a man 'whilst bullets were flying like rain' around themDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R (11156 Pte. H. F. Pickering. R. War: R.); 1914-15 Star (...Pte...R. War: R.), partially erased; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves (11156 Pte. H. F. Pickering. R. War.R.), edge bruising and contact marks throughout, nearly very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 21 June 1916:'For gallantry and devotion to dut...

A Mesopotamia 1916 D.C.M., 1917 Cross of Karageorge, group of five awarded to Serjeant C. O'Brien, 1st Battalion, Manchester Regiment who was further mentionedDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2047 Cpl. C. O'Brien. 1/Manch: R.); 1914 Star, clasp (2047 L.Cpl. C. O'Brien. 1/Manch:R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves (2047 Sjt. C. O'Brien. Manch. R.); Serbia, Kingdom, Cross of Karageorge 1st Type, with Swords, good very fine (5)D.C.M. London Gazette 20 October 1916,the original citation states:'For Distinguished and consistently good service as a machine-gunner. The first...

(x) A Great War D.C.M. group of three awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 G. Irvine, Highland Light InfantryDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (4403 C. S. Mjr: G. Irvine...High: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (4403 W.O.Cl.2 G. Irvine. High. L.I.), area of erasure on first, very fine (3)D.C.M. London Gazette 13 February 1917:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He set a splendid example of courage and cheerfulness throughout. On one occasion he rescued men who were buried.'Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

A good Great War D.C.M., Italian Al Valore and M.S.M. group of eight awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 A. Hisco*ck, Wiltshire RegimentDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (9049 Sjt. A. Hisco*cks. 5/Wilts: R.); 1914 Star, copy slide clasp (9049 L. Cpl. A. Hisco*cks. 1/Wilts: R.), heavy wear and abrasive cleaning to reverse; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (9049 A.W.O.Cl.2. A. Hisco*ck. Wilts. R.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Regular Army (5562217 W.O.Cl.II. A. Hisco*ck. D.C.M., Wilts. R.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (5562217 W.O.Cl.2. A. Hiscoc...

A superb 'No Man's Land aircraft rescue' D.C.M., 1918 M.M. group of four awarded to Serjeant J. Dugdale 10th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, who served with great gallantry until being tragically killed in action in 1918Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (21629 Sjt: J. Dugdale. 10/L.N.Lanc:R.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (21629 Sjt: J. Dugdale. D.C.M. 10/N.Lan.R.); British War and Victory Medals (21629 Sjt. J. Dugdale. L.N.Lan.R.), overall good very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 17 September 1917:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in rushing forwards under heavy rifle fir...

A Great War D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private C. P. Ashen, Royal Berkshire Regiment, who was seriously wounded during the First Day of the Battle of the Somme, was taken Prisoner of War at the Battle of the Aisne, and received his D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the Battle of PasschendaeleDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (12400 Pte C. W. Ashley. 2/R. Berks: R.); 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals (12400 Pte. C. W. Ashen. R. Berks. R.), mounted for display with three Royal Berkshire Regiment cap badges, polished, contact marks, nearly very fine (4...

A Great War D.C.M. trio awarded to Lance Sergeant E. C. Harvey, 5th Royal Berkshire Regiment Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (45671 Pte (A.Cpl) E.C. Harvey. 5/R Berks:R.); British War and Victory Medals (25219 Cpl.E.C.Harvey. Hamps.R.), contact marks, polished, nearly very fine to very fine (3)D.C.M. London Gazette 16 January 1919:'For gallantry on the morning of 22nd August, 1918, near Meaulte. The platoon was held up by a machine gun. This man immediately rushed forward at great risk and shot the man at the gun, whereupon the remainder of the team surrendered. On 26th August, east of Car...

An outstanding Second World War 'Desert Rats' immediate D.C.M. group of seven awarded to Company Sergeant-Major T. A. Mattock, East Yorkshire Regiment, late York & Lancaster Regiment (Territorials)He was recommended 'for the highest possible award' after displaying magnificent courage in taking out two enemy machine-gun posts on the Gazala Line in June 1942, the second of them after being wounded in the face, neck and arm by a Breda bombDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (4739803 W.O. Cl. II T. A. Mattock, E. York R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War M...

The Great War '1917' M.M. and '1918' Second Award Bar awarded to Sergeant J. Smith, 11th Battalion, Cheshire RegimentMilitary Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (16861 L.Cpl. J. Smith. 11/Ches:R.), some overstriking to number; 1914-15 Star (16861 Pte. J. Smith. Ches:R.); British War and Victory Medals (16861 Sjt. J. Smith. Ches. R.), minor edge bruising, light pitting, good very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 16 August 1917.Second Award Bar to M.M. London Gazette 27 June 1918.John Smith was born at Heswell, Cheshire on 7 July 1896 and was working as a Flag Maker on the outbreak of the Great War...

The M.M. and Second Award Bar awarded to Sergeant J. Lightbown, 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle CorpsMilitary Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (R-12970 Cpl J. Lightbown. 1/K.R.Rif:C.); 1914-15 Star (R-12970 Pte J. Lightbown. K.R.Rif:C.); British War Medal 1914-20 (R-12970 Sgt. J. Lightbown. K.R.Rif.C.); Victory Medal 1914-1919, erased, minor contact wear overall very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 16 July 1918.Second Award Bar to M.M. London Gazette 11 February 1919.Joseph Lightbown was born at Chorley, Lancashire on 1 April 1892, the son of Joseph and Margaret, Lightbown of 16 Gilbert Stre...

A Great War 'Somme 1916' M.M. and Second Award Bar awarded to 2nd Lieutenant C. Horwood, Royal Berkshire Regiment, who was twice wounded during the Great WarMilitary Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (12572 L. Sjt: C. Horwood. 6/R. Berks: R.), contact marks, edge bruising with a couple edge knocks, otherwise very fineProvenance:Spink, November 2008.M.M. London Gazette 21 December 1916.Charles Horwood was born in Wigginton, Hertfordshire in 1892 and attested at the Reading Depot in September 1914 along with his brothers Joseph and Frederick. Horwood was posted to the 6th Royal Berkshire Regi...

A superb Great War ‘French theatre’ M.M. and rare 1919 ‘North Russia Relief Force’ Second Award Bar group of five awarded to Sergeant W. M. Ross, 45th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, late 1st and 8th Battalions, Royal Berkshire Regiment, who was 'mentioned' in 1914, earned the Medaille Militaire in 1915 and during his service in North Russia was wounded in actionMilitary Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (9691 Sjt W. Ross. 8/R. Berks: R.); 1914 Star, with clasp (9691 Pte W. Ross. 1/R. Berks: R.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oak leaves (L-9691 Sjt. W. Ross. R. Berks. R.); France, Repu...

A Great War M.M. awarded to Private G. Tooley, 2/4th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, who escaped after being taken prisoner of war during the German Spring OffensiveMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (220010 Pte G. Tooley. 4/R. Berks: R.), slight edge bruising, nearly extremely fineApproximately 349 M.M.'s awarded during the Great War awarded to those who escaped, 4 of these to the Royal Berkshire Regiment.M.M. London Gazette 30 January 1920.George Tooley was born in Rock Ferry, Cheshire circa 1898 and first joined the Western Front with the 2/5th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment before transferring to t...

A Great War M.M. group of five to Sergeant J. W. Taylor, Royal Engineers, who was additionally awarded an M.S.M. for his service in France, and who was killed in action on 28 September 1918Military Medal, G.V.R. (313146 Cpl J. W. Taylor. 25/D.S. Coy R.E.); 1914-15 Star (63143 Gnr. J. W. Taylor, R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (63143 Sjt. J. W. Taylor. R.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (313146 2.Cpl - A.Cpl - J. W. Taylor. 25/ D. S. Coy R.E.), good very fine (5)M.M. London Gazette 12 June 1918.M.S.M. London Gazette 17 June 1918.John William Taylor was born 1889, the second s...

Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantA Great War Military Medal group to Sergeant L. F. Warner, 391st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery; latterly joining the Metropolitan Police, he spent time at Marlborough House and evidently became a favourite of Queen MaryMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (33768 Sjt.L.F. Warner. R.G.A.); 1914-15 Star (33768. Cpl. L.F. Warner. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals ( 33768. Sjt.L.F. Warner. R.A.); Italy, Kingdom, War Cross, mounted as worn, very fine (5)M.M. London Gazette 28 March 1919.Italian War Cross London Gazette 29 November 1918.Leslie Frank Warner was bo...

A 1918 M.M. awarded to Lance-Corporal C. W. Deal, 21st Battalion, Australian Machine Gun Corps, for advancing into No Man's Land and duelling German snipersMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (1531 Pte. C. W. Deal. 2/Aust: M.G.C.); 1914-15 Star (1531 Pte C. W. Deal. 21/Bn. A.I.F.); British War and Victory Medals (1531 Cpl. C. W. Deal. 21-Bn. A.I.F.), mounted as worn, good very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 24 January 1919, the original Recommendation quoted in his Service Records states:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack at Framerville, near Amiens on the 11th August, 1918. When...

'As the Battalion was consolidating, B Company was troubled by bursts of fire from an enemy machine-gun post on the left, and Private Gridgeman was sent forward to reconnoitre. As he approached the post he was fired on, but he continued to crawl forward until he was within 40 yards of it. He then rushed the post, silenced the gun and returned to his company with seven prisoners. B Company then exploited towards Points 66, but at disk it was withdrawn so that its left flank was resting on Casa Petraccone.'The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment 1920-1950, Lieutenant-Colonel Chaplin, refersAn o...

An outstanding 1944 North-West Europe Immediate M.M. awarded to Corporal J. H. L. McClernon, 7th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, who was killed in action before he could receive his richly-deserved awardMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (14401018 Cpl. J. H. L, McClernon. Som. L.I.), mounted on original pin, good very fineM.M. London Gazette 21 December 1944. The original recommendation - for an Immediate D.C.M. - states:'St Pierre du Fresne - On 1 August 1944, at about 0900hrs, the position held by the Platoon to which Cpl McClernon belonged was attacked by Infantry and Tanks. One Section was over-r...

(x) An M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Captain and Quartermaster V. Freed, Fife and Fofar Yeomanry, late Glasgow Yeomanry and 19th Hussars, whose long and varied military career saw him rewarded with a house courtesy of the M.O.D. only for it to be requisitioned and replaced by an M.S.M.Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing's Nek, Belfast (3727 O.R.Sjt. V. Freed, 19/Hrs.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3727 S.Serjt: Maj: V. Freed. 19th Hussars.); 1914-15 Star (Q.M.& Lieut: V. Freed. Q.O.R. Glasgo...

A Great War M.S.M. for Gallantry group of four awarded to Sergeant B. R. Badger, Royal Engineers1914-15 Star (105813 Sjt B. Badger. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (105813 Sjt. B. R. Badger. R.E.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (WR-252503 Sjt B. R. Badger. R.E.), the number officially corrected on the last, otherwise very fineM.S.M. London Gazette 3 July 1919. Citation gives further details:'On the night of 27th of December, 1918, one of 21 wagons of German ammunition wagons standing in Ath station was set alight by some unknown means. These wagons contained heavy ammunition and...

An M.S.M. group of eight awarded to Sergeant J. McCrea, The Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards), who served with the only Squadron of his unit in MalabarBritish War and Victory Medals (22239 Pte. J. McCrea. R. Lanc. R.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Malabar 1921-22 (394068 Tpr. J. McCrea. The Bays.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935 (No. 394068 Tpr. J. McCrea The Queens Bays), privately impressed naming; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Regular Army (394068 Tpr. J. McCrea. The Bays.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (394068 Sjt. J. McCrea. The Bays.), traces of adhesive t...

An unusual Persia 1910 I.D.S.M. awarded to Sowar Muhammad Khan, 18th (King George's Own) LancersIndian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (2009 Sowar Muhammad Khan 18th Lancers), very fineI.D.S.M. awarded as per I.A.O 933 of 1910 (Persia).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

An Immediate 'Battle of Bir Hachiem' I.D.S.M. group of six awarded to Havildar S. Singh, Indian Signal Corps, who commanded the Signal Section of 2nd Indian Field Regiment during their famous engagement at Point 171 on 27 May 1942Indian Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (A.344 Hav. Santokh Singh, ISC); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, very fine (6)Provenance:Purchased in Delhi, March 1980.I.D.S.M. London Gazette 13 August 1942. The recommendation for an Immediate award states:'On 27 May 1942 during the action which took place some 3 miles south-east of...

A K.P.M. for Gallantry awarded to Head Constable F. Mohamad, Peshawar North-West Frontier Province PoliceKing's Police Medal, G.VI.R., for Gallantry (Faqir Mohamad. Hd. Const. Peshawar Dist. N.W.F.P.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star 1939-45; War and India Service Medals 1939-45, contact marks, very fine (4)K.P.M. for Gallantry London Gazette 6 January 1939.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

An I.P.M. group of four awarded to Port Inspector of Police B. H. Fell, Bengal PoliceIndian Police Medal, G.VI.R., for Distinguished Conduct (B, H, Fell, Port Inspr. of Police, Bengal); Burma Star; War and India Service Medals 1939-45, good very fine (4)I.P.M. Gazette of India 1 January 1945.Bertram Hugh Fell was born in 1905 and married Margaret Rawlings at Chittagong in 1936. Having risen to become Port Inspector at Chittagong, he was latterly employed as a Factory Labourer and died in Romford on 17 August 1965.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and...

The very rare 1932 Lloyd's Gold Medal for Distinguished Services awarded to Sir E. R. Pulbrook, Chairman of Lloyd's during the Second World War, a period which saw him become the first Lloyd's Chairman to travel overseas on business for the first time in over a century in order to broker important agreements with the United States GovernmentLloyd's Gold Medal for Distinguished Services (Eustace Ralph Pulbrook, 1932), gold, 36mm, in its fitted case, the lid blocked 'Presented to Eustace Ralph Pulbrook at the General Meeting on the 8th June 1932, by the Members of the Corporation of Lloyd's to C...

(x) The Order of St. John pair attributed to Mrs Gwendel (Rothera) Harvey, Voluntary Aid DetachmentThe Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (Serving Member); Defence Medal 1939-45, very fine (2)Gwendel Harvey, nee Rothera was born on 17 September 1893 a native of Beeston, Nottinghamshire, the daughter of Frank Alan Rothera, Royal Navy who was killed on 2 August 1918 when serving in H.M.S. Ariel.Gwendel married Major General George Alfred Duncan Harvey in September 1916 and died in London in June 1979.For the medals of her husband Major-General Harvey, please see Lot...

A fine Second World War C.B., Somme 1916 M.C. group of ten awarded to Air Vice-Marshal J. H. S. Tyssen, Royal Air Force, late North Somerset Yeomanry and Royal Flying CorpsWounded in action as an Observer in 3 Squadron in May 1915, Tyssen qualified as a pilot on his recovery and saw much action as a Flight Commander in 22 Squadron during 1916, witnessing the First Day of the Battle of the Somme and the first use of tanks on the battlefield - at Flers-Courcellete - on 15 September 1916: 'a wonderful sight, better than 1st July'Having then had occasion to record 28 holes in his fuselage and a da...

The rare and outstanding Great War 'early bird's' D.S.O., O.B.E. group of five awarded to Wing Commander G. F. Pretyman, Royal Air Force, late Somerset Light Infantry and Royal Flying CorpsA founding father of the fledgling Royal Flying Corps - who qualified as a pilot at Brooklands in 1912 - he flew a lengthy and daring recce in the Battle of Le Cateau in August 1914: downed by ground fire, he took to a bicycle and a car, and delivered an important intelligence report on reaching his base at midnightHe is, moreover, credited with flying the first ever photographic reconnaissance sortie - when...

(x) A scarce 1945 North-West Europe D.F.C. group of six awarded to Captain A. D. Cover, Royal Artillery, who flew Auster spotter aeroplanes from the time he landed in Normandy on 18 June 1944-March 1945, carrying out some 134 Ops in extremely hazardous conditionsDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1945'; 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medal 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Territorial (Lt. A. D. Cover. R.A.), light contact marks to the last, otherwise good very fine (6)A total of 101 D.F.C.s were awarded to the Royal Artillery during the...

A fine Great War A.F.C. group of seven awarded to Wing Commander E. R. Pretyman, Royal Air Force, late Somerset Light Infantry and Royal Flying Corps, who was decorated for his command of No. 19 Squadron in France in the closing months of the conflictHaving been wounded as an infantry subaltern at St. Julien in April 1915, he qualified as a pilot and flew operationally in Egypt and Palestine in 17 Squadron, prior to returning to the U.K. on Home Defence duties in B.E. 12a single-seaters of 78 Squadron, in which he was thrice 'scrambled' to face-off Gotha bomber forcesLater, as C.O. of No. 61 S...

The 1976 M.B.E group of six awarded to Squadron-Leader R. W. Kimmings, Royal Air Force, who flew numerous sorties in Spitfires of No.'s 129 (Mysore), 249 (Gold Coast) and 253 (Hyderabad) Squadrons in 1942-45, followed by, unusually, a further tour in Spits in No. 60 Squadron in Malaya in 1950, also picking up a brace of Queen's Commendations along the wayThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) Badge, copy; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, tailor's copy of some age; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (1269552 F...

An early 1941 Second World War D.F.M. group of six awarded to Warrant Officer F. H. Parks, No. 58 Squadron, Royal Air ForceDistinguished Flying Medal, G.V.R. (581158. Sgt. F. H. Parks. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., with Additional Service Bar (W/O. F. H. Parks. (581158) R.A.F.), mounted as worn, claw loose on first, otherwise very fine (6)D.F.M. London Gazette 11 February 1941. The original recommendation states:'Sgt. Parkes has completed 16 operational flights including attacks on Berlin, Leuna, the Channel P...

A fine Second World War night fighter's immediate D.F.M. group of five awarded to Warrant Officer F. W. Curtis, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, a veteran of the Battle of BritainHaving honed his skills as a Navigator / Radio Operator in No. 25 Squadron in the U.K. and helped to down a Ju. 88 over Rutland in April 1941 - Curtis raised himself to ace status with 4 further 'kills' over North Africa in Beaufighters of No. 89 SquadronDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (746769 F./Sgt. F. W. Curtis, R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star, clasp, Battle of Britain; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Defence...

(x) A rare Great War M.S.M. and Serbian Medal for Bravery group of six awarded to Chief Mechanic H. Miller, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps, whose squadron provided vital air support for none other than 'Lawrence of Arabia' in the Middle East1914-15 Star (1513 A.M. 1 H. Miller R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (1513 F. Sgt. H. Miller, R.A.F.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (1513 F.-Sgt. H. Miller, R.A.F.); Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (1513 Flt. Sjt. H. Miller, R.A.F.); Serbia, Kingdom, Obilich Medal for Bravery, silver, min...