WW1 Allied Victory Medal ( VM ) 24148 Cpl Walton Murphy, Northumberland Fusiliers, entitled to SWB but Commissioned post war!
Correctly impressed, original length of ribbon, but medal in overall very poor condition.
An unusual story lies behind this humble medal. Walton Murphy is confirmed on the Silver War Badge ( SWB ) roll as being entitled to a SWB under para 392 (xvi) ('no longer physically fit for war service') and his date of discharge is given as 3rd February 1919. The number of his badge was... read more
WW1 For Voluntary War Work In India tribute medal by H.M.Mint Calcutta - original box
A scarce original circa 1920's tribute medal 'For Voluntary War Work In India 1914 to 1919', oval blackened brass title surround, the fretted central device depicting the 'National Flower of India' a Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in silver coloured floral decoration. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and housed in its original presentation case, inscribed feintly in gold leaf ... read more
115.00 GBP
WW2 Era City of Birmingham Red Cross Medal - Attributed
In very good condition, gilt bright and no damage to enamel. Named to reverse 2284 A. I. Austin. Maker marked JR Gaunt London.
Coll
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WW1 10th West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales’s Own) Silver Hallmarked and Enamel Tribute Medal / Medallion / Watch Fob - to Leonard Clegg
Attractive enamelled and silver hallmarked WW1 tribute medallion with suspension loop. Not sure of the significance of the stripped red and yellow shield to obverse, but enamel in good condition, with circlet neatly engraved "10th West York Regt." The reverse is engraved "Pte. Clegg, 75375, France. 1918 - 19." Some minor surface wear but otherwise in very good condition. Circa 4.1cm tall ex... read more
NATO Full Size Medal With Ribbon and Clasp ISAF (International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan)
Awarded to military personnel for service with the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan ISAF. In very good condition. Unnamed as issued.
Comm LGJR
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Inter War Silver Hong Kong Rifle Association Shooting Medallion
Dated on the reverse 1937-38 this tested sterling medallion was given as a shooting prize, it is engraved with 'HKRA Belilios shield 1937-38'. The Belilios name is still attached to a public school in Hong Kong. It is 36mm in diameter.
Not sure if the marking on the rim is a hallmark stamp or not. The silver is dark toned but it comes in good overall condition.
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75.00 GBP
WW1 Memorial Death Plaque - Harold Arter 1st/5th Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Full size original plaque or Dead Man's Penny, named to Harold Arter. Wide H in "He" variety with the "W" for Woolwich Arsenal on the reverse. In very good condition.
There is only one 'H. Arter' on the CWGC site as a casualty (all the others have more than one initial or forename). The CWGC site states that this is T/242995 Sergeant H Arter 1st/5th Battalion East Kent Regime... read more
Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Commemorative Issue (original striking) in box of issue with Compliments slip from Malta High Commission, London
ORIGINAL 1ST ISSUE AS GIVEN TO ALL LIVING MALTA CONVOY VETERANS IN 1992.
Mint Cupro-nickel medal instituted in 1992. This is NOT one of the later copies (which has the word "copy" below the right arm of the George Cross) but the original striking with its plain white cardboard box of issue plus the its original accompanying light blue COMPLIMENTS slip from the high commisioner of... read more
WW1 1914-15 Trio Casualty Group to Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) Telegraphist - Harry Ernest Edwards
A Great War Royal Naval Casualty Trio HM Yacht Conqueror II Killed on 26th September 1916, 1914-15 star “WTS 213 H E EDWARDS W.T.O R.N.R”, British War and Victory medals “213WTS H E EDWARDS WTO RNR”. Medals remain in good condition with original full length ribbons, medals correctly impressed.
HM Yacht Conqueror II was torpedoed and sunk by the German Submarine U-52 north-west of... read more
Harry Washington - 17th Lancers 1914 Medal Trio / Commissioned Essex Regiment
Harry Washington - 17th Lancers 1914 Medal Trio, including stunning copy portrait photo
Full size original medal group with original full length ribbons, correctly impressed as follows:
1914 Star 2033 Cpl H. Washington. 17/ Lrs
BWM & VM both impressed Lieut. H.T. Washington.
Medals in good condition (NEF), without bashes, dents scratches or polishing.... read more