WW1 Victory Medal ( VM ) Army Service Corps ( ASC ) to Acting CQMS John G Watson
VM has some black stains to it, replacement ribbon. Rim correctly impressed:
"DM2 - 232045 A.C.Q.M. Sjt. J.G. Watson. A.S.C."
MIC confirms his entitlement to a BWM & VM pair only, and his forename as John. Unusual prefix ( DM2 ), which according to Wilkinson was only found on ASC medals to Driver Mechanics. However, another source states is stands for "M... read more
Warwickshire Regiment Imperial Yeomanry NCO Silver Plated Arm Badge
An extremely rare arm badge, die struck with flush back and two original lugs to the reverse. Worn by Full Corporals to Warrant Officer WO1 above the chevrons / badge of rank. Circa 3.9cm tall. The cap Warwickshire yeomanry is shown for comparison purposes only and is not for sale with this lot.
This badge came from Lot 397 of the famous White Collection sold by Bonhams on 1... read more
South African Native Labour Corps NEAS Cast Gilt Cap badge with flat topped crown
NEAS - South African Native Labour Corps Cast Gilt Brass Cap Badge.
N.E.A.S = Non European Army Services - formed in 1940 and was effectively the South African Native Labour Corps. Only one original lug remains. Not the usual pattern. Circa 5.5cm tall and 3.4cm wide.
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Orient Line Guide 1888 - Illustrated Book for Victorian Travellers by Sea and on Land
This is the 3rd edition, hard backed and 437pp, so heavy. At the time of publication the Orient Line comprised of the following stream ships: SS Austral, Chimborazo, Cuzco, Garonne, Iberia, Liguria, Lusitania, Orient, Ormuz, Orizaba and Oroya. A real treat for anybody interested in the history of the P&O. Some wear from being well travelled, but in generally good condition for age.
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WW1 postcard - Brigade Sergeant Major Richard Harlow - his own souvenir card to the troops!
Great self-publicity - everybody needs to fondly remember their RSM! Postally unused, taken by a Clapham Junction photographer . Pencil details on reverse confirming he was RSM of the London Regiment ( 1917 - 1919) and also a London County Council employee before serving, and worked in the teaching staff, Education Officer's Department. These details match his entry is in the LCC War Record. B... read more
WW1 War Bond Campaign Art Postcard ( National Savings ) - Whippet Tanks in Action
Coloured postcard, Postally unused. This was part of a campaign card from National Savings to raise war bonds with the strapline - Feed the Guns with War Bonds. Minor corner wear otherwise very good condition.
The Medium Mark A Whippet was a British tank of World War I. It was intended to complement the slower British heavy tanks by using its relative mobility and speed in exploi... read more
Boer War vintage Imperial Yeomanry Officer's Medium Pattern Bronze Button
Medium pattern button, circa 19mm in diameter, with fixed shank. Reverse corroded, but maker's name of Pitt & Co, London still visible. read more
3.00 GBP
WW1 Military Medal - Daring Raid by a Gateshead Lance - Corporal - 10th Northumberland Fusiliers - Murphy
Northern Honours - Daring Raid by a Gateshead Lance-Corporal
Lance-Corpl. W. Murphy ( N.F. ) of Nelson St, Gateshead, has been awarded the Military Medal for the conspicuous service in the field. Near Le Touquet, he and three comrades showed conspicuous skill and daring while taking part in a successful raid under heavy bomb, rifle and artillery fire. They got on to the... read more
Bilingual WW1 Inter-Allied Victory Medal to South African Forces - Riley 2nd SAR
Impressed naming on rim to 144 L/Cpl T.M. Riley, 2nd S.A. Rifles, a couple of slight edge nibbles/bruises and some wear/darkening of gilt finish, with replacement ribbon, GVF.
Whilst the British version of the medal was awarded to all other Dominion and Empire troops, the South African government issued their own bilingual version in both English and Afrikaans to South ... read more
WW2 India Service Medal 1939 - 45
Cupro-nickel medal, 36mm in diameter, with correct ribbon. This medal was awarded to officers and men of the Indian Forces for three years non-operational service in India - effectively it took the place of the Defence Medal in respect of Indian Forces.
Unnamed as issued. GVF with a couple of slight edge knocks.. read more