Militaria, Medals and Awards

A brass circular ashtray from H.M.S. Hood, diameter approx 15cm. Note: H.M.S. Hood was sunk by the pocket battleship Bismarck; there were only three survivors.

A collection of flags, including printed and stitched union flags, various sizes (some moth damage and tears).

Militärgeographische Angaben über England Mappe A - a collection of maps, charts and booklets relating to Operation Sea Lion (Unternehmen Seelöwe), the German invasion of the British Isles, mainly dated August 1940, comprising eight maps, including waterways and canals, two guidebooks, one illustrated with aerial photographs, the other with maps and details of towns, including population, two booklets with town through-plans, etc, contained in their card case, together with two guide books, Militärgeographische Angaben über England Mappe C Südküste, illustrated with aerial photographs, postcards, maps, etc.

The private journal of Lieutenant Colonel I.D. Brockman, 86th Regiment, during the period 1858 in Central India and from Cape Town to Natal October 22nd to December 22nd 1874, 167 pages (binding loose), with typed copy.

After Maurice Gardner - 'Dambusters Take Off' (Three Lancasters of 617 Squadron leaving the Runway) and 'Dambuster Return' (Lone Lancaster flying low over Countryside), a pair of limited edition colour prints, both 751/850, each signed in pencil by artist and three crew members, approx 23cm x 44cm, together with a copy of a newspaper cutting relating to Douglas Webb, one of the signatories.

A collection of Second World War publications, including cartoons by Jon, aircraft recognition booklets and a First World War publication, The War No. 27.

An enamelled dress miniature Légion d'Honneur, a group of four dress miniature medals, comprising C.B.E. civil issue, 1939-45 Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal and 1953 Coronation Medal, mounted on a bar as worn, and a gold military sweethearts bar brooch, designed as the badge of the Cameronians, engraved '2nd Lanark Home Guard'.

A 1914 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '27316 Sapr: B.T. Honeysett. R.E.', a First World War period memorial plaque, detailed 'Bertram Thomas Honeysett', with the forwarding slip, one further item of paperwork and a silver and gilt B.E.F. 1916 Abbeville Y.M.C.A. Football League fob medal, named to 'L'Ce Cpl Honeysett L. Signal Coy RE'. Note: Corporal B.T. Honeysett died 8th September 1918 and was buried at the Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '66413 Sjt. F. Raby. R.E.'.

A 1914-15 Star to 'Capt: W.G. Hutchence. Durh: L.I.', and a 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to 'Major W.G. Hutchence.', with the original ribbons and boxes of issue. Note: W.G. Hutchence was wounded during the First World War.

A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '145054 Pte. A.W. Duce. M.G.C.', with the accompanying dress miniature medals.

A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to 'G-36237 Pte. A.C. Bugg R.Fus.', a 1914-18 British War Medal to '2. Lieut. E.L. Bayley.', a 1914-19 Victory Medal to '2. Lieut. W.M. Banks.', and four 1914-18 British War Medals to '47476 Pte. E.W. Bullard. K.R.Rif.C.', '9762 Sjt. J. Turnbull. A.Cyc.Corps', '91964 Gnr. D. Winfield. R.A.' and '214463 Bmbr. D.T. Gossage. R.A.' (the last probably officially renamed).

A 1914-15 Star to '2. Lieut. F.H. Bethell. Conn. Rang.' and a 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to 'Lieut. F.H. Bethell', mounted court-style as worn.

A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '4338 Pte. J. Nixon. Manch. R.', with the original ribbons, packets and box, a First World War period memorial plaque, detailed 'John Nixon', with the original card, packet and envelope of postage, addressed to 'Mr Nixon, 51 Wellington Street, Moss Side, Manchester', a Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment officer's collar badge, mounted as a brooch, three copper-plate printing plates, an Edward VII Coronation 1902 bronze medallion, with the original case, a Tug of War bronze prize medallion, four commemorative crowns, comprising 1951, with the original box, 1953, 1977 and 1977, and a USA three coin specimen set, commemorating the Bi-centenary 1776-1976, cased.

A silver pendant fob medallion, detailed 'To Richard Reeve from Courtauld Thomson Sept 1908' and 'In Recognition of Over 11 Years' Faithful Service', a National Fire Services cap badge, a medallion commemorating Edward VIII 1937, a silver and enamel Royal Artillery military sweethearts brooch, and seven further items.

An Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Edward VII issue, to '2340 Bndsmn. J.C. Tate. 2/Life Gds'.

A Military Medal, George V issue, to '423827 Pte W. Murphy. 2/10 Lond:R.', and a 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '423827 Pte. W. Murphy. 10-Lond.R.'.

A Queen's South Africa Medal with bar 'Natal' to '190199 Ord. J. Dean, H:M:S: Terrible', a 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '190199 J. Dean. P.O. R.N.', and a Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V Admiral's Bust issue, to '190199 John Dean, LDG. Sean, H.M.S. Europa'.

A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to '16770 Pte. H.W. Long. The Queen's R.', a 1939-45 Defence Medal, a 1939-45 War Medal, a silver Masonic jewel, designed as a dove within a semi-circle, another Masonic medal, a Church Lad's Brigade enamelled medal, a miniature Victory Medal and sundry.