Militaria, Medals and Awards

A collection of fifteen berets, including Special Air Service, Royal Armoured Corps, Royal Corps of Transport, R.A.F. and R.N., and a post-1952 officer's service dress cap, boxed.

Two post-1902 Royal Artillery lieutenant-colonel's service dress uniforms, a battle dress blouse, an R.A. beret, a side cap, etc, a liquid-filled compass, a map case, photographs of military groups, horses, etc, three pairs of cord riding breeches, two cartridge bags, a cartridge belt, spurs, etc, contained within a tin trunk and two metal-bound trunks.

A General Service Medal, George VI issue, with bar 'Malaya', to '19043479 Sigmn. J.K. Robson. R.Sigs', with official corrections to the rank, a General Service Medal, George V issue, with bar 'Iraq', re-named to '346378 L.A.C. Robson. J.F.W. R.A.F.', an India General Service Medal, George V crowned head issue, without bar, re-named to '346378. L.A.C. Robson. J.F.W. R.A.F.', a 1939-45 Defence Medal and 1939-45 War Medal, with Air Council forwarding slip and box of postage addressed to 'J.F.W. Robson', a named R.A.O.B. silver-gilt and enamelled jewel, a rose diamond-set and enamelled R.A.F. sweetheart's brooch, a silver R.A.F. sweetheart's brooch, a group of six First World War and Second World War period dress miniature medals, mounted on a bar, an Army Catering Corps enamelled lapel badge, and an A.C.C. anodized cap badge.

A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to 'R.5051 R. Leech. A.B. R.N.V.R.', with the original box, a 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '42167 Pte. W. Robertson. R.Scots.' [Walter Robertson died on 11th August 1918 and was buried in the Bouchoir New British Cemetery], and a 1939-1945 Defence Medal and 1939-45 War Medal, with Air Ministry box of postage.

A 1914-15 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '5803 Pte. A.E. Dickinson. R. Mun. Fus.', mounted on a bar, and a Safe Driving Competition silver medal, fitted with four dated bars, named to 'A.E. Dickinson'.

A German Iron Cross, second class, First World War period, the suspension ring detailed '800', two 1937 Edward VIII Coronation commemorative medals, and a quantity of British and foreign coins.

A British Crimea Medal, with bar 'Sebastopol', with impressed naming 'J. Brambly. Gr & Dr. RL Arty', and a Turkish Crimea Medal, with engraved naming in capitals 'J. Brambley. 13B. RA.'.

A 14ct gold H.J. Heinz Company Faithful Service Medal, engraved to 'William A. Nisbet 1927-1937', fitted to a leather fob strap, with a related newspaper cutting.

A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '23054. Pte. 1. W.G. Pooley. R.A.F.', with the forwarding slip and two boxes, a 1939-45 Defence Medal, with forwarding slip, and a Special Constabulary Faithful Service Medal, George VI issue, to 'Walter G Pooley', with the forwarding slip from police station Chichester, dated 1949, and the original box, detailed 'West Sussex'.

A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '291464 A.Cpl. A.G. Bruce. North'd Fus.', a 1914-18 British War Medal to '93317 Sjt. E.J. Ferrier. R.A.M.C.', a bar 'Coomassie' and suspension, fitted with a claw from an Ashantee Medal, a lead-based alloy school medal for Punctual Attendance, dated 1898, awarded to 'G. Kemp', and five sports awards.

Four First World War period dress miniature medals, comprising Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal, mounted on a bar as worn, an officer's collar badge of the Dorset Regiment, designed as a sphinx above the green enamelled battle honour, detailed 'Marabout', and nine coins and medallions, including a German two marks 1876 and a Roman bronze coin.

A 1914-15 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to 'M2-118714, Pte. J.H. Hale, A.S.C.', a 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '195608.3.A.M. G. Hale. R.A.F.', a Services Rendered badge, numbered '53030' to the back (the brooch pin repaired), an A.S.C. cap badge, an ashtray formed from the base of a British brass shell case, dated 1917, an enamelled lapel badge, detailed 'The Boy's Life Brigade War Service', two further items and a wooden walking stick, carved with a snake and a lizard and detailed '1914-1917-Verdun, Arvillers-Somme-Souvenir'.

A group of awards etc to the John family, comprising 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to 'P-9938 L.Cpl. G.D. John. M.F.P.', a Royal Artillery cap badge (repaired), named to the back 'W. John', a Royal Artillery enamelled sweetheart's brooch, a 1939-45 Army Council forwarding slip relating to '1073347 Cpl. W.M. John', detailing two awards, a 1939-45 Defence Medal and 1939-45 War Medal, with box of postage, addressed to his widow 'Mrs R. John' [Wilfred Meyrick John served as a Corporal in the Royal Armoured Corps, died 14th December 1943, aged 34, and was buried at Bonvilston (St. Mary) Churchyard].

A German Iron Cross, second class, Third Reich period.

A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '32890 Cpl. W.H. Todd. Yorks. L.I.', with the original boxes and packets, a Yorkshire Light Infantry cap badge, a shoulder title, detailed 'Leeds W. York', three identification tags, a Koyli commemorative named certificate for the Great War of 1914-18, a silver rectangular cigarette case, Birmingham 1917, further uniform buttons, cloth badges, comprising 'CD', 'Brighton' and four 'Ambulance', a silver ARP badge, a South African Air Force cloth badge, a Royal Marines beret, two photographs, a South African one pound banknote 25 September 1942, and sundry.

An MBE, civil issue, with the original case of issue, bestowal document dated 1st January 1952, Book of Statutes, two Buckingham Palace investiture tickets and related paperwork, including a National Savings Movement 21st Anniversary 1937 certificate, and an enamelled lapel badge, detailed 'National War Savings Committee for Service', all relating to William Sydney Brown.

The order and medals awarded to Sir Michael Walker K.C.M.G., late British High Commissioner to India, comprising G.C.M.G. neck badge and breast star, Elizabeth II issue, with the original case, 1939-45 Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal and 1953 Coronation Medal, the corresponding ribbon bar and group of four dress miniature medals, mounted on a bar, together with a group of documents and paperwork, including Order of St. Michael and George bestowal document, dated 12th June 1976, C.M.G. bestowal document, dated 1st January 1960, the letter of recommendation from Sir Alec Douglas-Home, the appointed British High Commissioner to India, dated 26th July 1973, the menu and collection of signatures extending the congratulations of the staff of the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur on the occasion of the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Sir Michael and Lady Walker, 16th June 1970, the celebratory menu, the degree certificate, graduation day service book and related booklets and photographs conferring the degree of Doctor of Civil Law from the City University on Sir Michael Walker by virtue of his 'outstanding career in the diplomatic service and his contribution to the development of the Commonwealth education 1st December 1980', further items, and the awards to his wife, comprising 1939-45 War Medal and 1939-45 Defence Medal, with the Army Council forwarding slip confirming two awards and box of postage, addressed to 'Mrs. E.D. Walker'.

A 1914 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to 'Lieut H.F. Hughes-Gibb.', displayed in an ebonized rectangular frame [Harold Francis Hughes-Gibb served with 'B' Battery 62nd Brigade Royal Field Artillery, died 19th April 1917, aged 25, and was buried at Bunyans Cemetery, Tilloy-les-Mofflaines].

A group of five dress miniature medals awarded to Colonel C.W.G. Walker, C.M.G., D.S.O., Indian Army, comprising C.M.G., D.S.O., George V issue, 1914-18 British War Medal, 1914-19 Victory Medal, with M.I.D. spray, and 1935 Silver Jubilee Medal, mounted on a bar as worn, together with two M.I.D. certificates, dated 2nd November 1917 and 11th November 1918, D.S.O. and C.M.G. bestowal certificates, for 7th February 1918 and 2nd January 1933 respectively, further documents, including the Record of the Services of 2nd Lieutenant Charles Walker unattached list, 2nd Lieutenant commission document, dated 21st August 1902, commission document appointing as an officer in the Volunteer Forces, 23rd October 1876, examination results from the R.M. College, two wedding photographs and a larger group photograph, displayed in glazed frames.