Militaria & Ethnographica:
Friday 22 June 2012 10:30AM

Lot 1

A Second World War Group of Five Medals, posthumously awarded to Captain J D Ede, comprising 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence and War Medals, in box of issue addressed to his legal beneficiary, together with a War Office award letter; a small Quantity of Coins, including a 1935 Maundy penny, Dutch guilders, two buttons and a Reconnaissance Corps cap badge

Estimate: £50-80

Lot 2

A Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded to Flight Lieutenant Andrew J Lucas, the reverse dated 1945, in case of issue

Estimate: £600-800

Lot 3

A First World War Mons Group of Five Medals, awarded to 71093 GNR.H.WITHEFORD. R.F.A., comprising 1914 Star with 5TH AUG.-22ND NOV.1914 `Mons' clasp, British War Medal, Victory Medal (MID), Medaille de la Marne with miniature and framed citation, and The Veterans of King Albert Medal 1909-1934, all mounted in a glazed display with Old Contemptibles Association lapel badge, two RFA shoulder titles, three buttons, a cap badge, a bullet and a Princess Mary 1914 Christmas tin

Estimate: £200-300

Lot 4

A First World War Pair, posthumously awarded to 27267 PTE.H.BARLOW. ESSEX R., comprising British War Medal and Victory Medal, with Record Office receipt

Estimate: £50-60

Lot 5

The Green Family in the First and Second World War:- a Group of Four Medals, awarded to 1398 CPL.C.E.GREEN (later 265142 SJT) OXF.& BUCKS.L.I., comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal and Territorial Efficiency Medal, together with portrait photographs, a letter home from the Italian Expeditionary Force, postcards and ephemera; a First World War Trio, awarded to 13395 PTE.W.A.GREEN. OXF.& BUCKS:L.I., comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal; a Second World War Group of Five Medals, awarded to MAJOR R.C.E.GREEN. ACF, comprising 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Cadet Forces Medal (Elizabeth II), together with five associated photographs

Estimate: £250-300

Lot 6

A Knight Bachelor's Badge, 1926, in silver gilt and crimson enamel, the reverse with broad sword shape pin, hallmarks for London 1926, in fitted case.

Estimate: £250-350

Lot 7

A Silver Gilt and Enamel Neck Badge to The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael & St. George, with two ribbons, in original fitted case

Estimate: £300-400

Lot 8

A Distinguished Service Order (George VI), the suspender bar dated 1943, in case of issue

Estimate: £1200-1500

Lot 9

A First World War Memorial Plaque, to JOHN STODDARD McROBIN, in cardboard envelope of issue with George V award slip

Estimate: £50-70

Lot 10

A First World War Pair, awarded to 25647 PTE.C.D.HYLTON. YORK & LANC.R., of a British War Medal and Victory Medal; an Attendance Medal; a Sunderland Police Whistle; a Pair of RAF Mk. VIII flying goggles with elasticated strap and a Royal Signals map case (5)

Estimate: £80-100

Lot 11

The Hasemer Family at War :- a First World War Trio, awarded to 327.S-SJT.D.S.HASEMER R.A.M.C., comprising 1914-15 Star (HASEMUIR), British War Medal and Victory Medal (MID); a Second World War Group of Five Medals, awarded to 912900. BDR.A..D.HASEMER. R.A.,comprising 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Efficiency Medal (Territorial), in cardboard box of issue; a Coronation Medal (George V), with the miniature and two gilt metal examples; a Borough of Hackney Coronation Dinner for the Poor medal, cased; a 1945-85 medallion; a German Iron Cross 1914 and a Third Reich insignia (16)

Estimate: £150-200

Lot 12

Great British Regiments:- A Modern Collection of Sterling Silver Proof Medals by the Birmingham Mint, totalling fifty two, together with the corresponding cap badges, in a brass bound teak case with two lift-out trays, Birmingham hallmarks, approximately 75oz of silver, the cover of the case set with a brass plaque engraved with limited edition number 1095

Estimate: £1200-1800

Lot 13

A Second World War Group of Four Medals, awarded to S/250375 Sergeant Leslie James Ryder RASC, comprising 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, Defence and War Medal, also the Imperial Service Medal in case of issue with framed citation, together with Soldier's Service and Pay Book, slouch hat with 4th Corps insignia, cap badges and insignia, photographs, ephemera and a book "Burma Victory"
**Leslie James Ryder was born 23.10.20. He joined the Royal Mail at 14, as a messenger-boy at St.Martins-le-Grand in London. Apart from his war service in Burma, he remained in this employment, retiring as Postmaster at the age of 61. He was awarded the Imperial Service Medal for his 40+ years service.
His War Service, 1941-46, was with the Forgotten Army. Although serving with the RASC, whilst in Burma he saw as much action as many a front-line soldier - namely at Kohima and on the march to Rangoon.

Estimate: £100-150

Lot 14

A First World War Pair, awarded to M.20095 J. D. RYDER. E.R.A.3 R.N, comprising British War Medal and Victory Medal, together with a CCC medallion, Birth, Marriage and Death certificates and ephemera

Estimate: £50-60

Lot 15

The Harrison Family in the First World War -Two First World War Trios, each comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, with a Memorial Plaque and Dedication Scroll, awarded to 23107 Private Christopher Harrison, Durham Light Infantry (with certificate stating he was a fully trained stretcher bearer), and 19395 Private John Lee Harrison, Yorkshire Regiment

Estimate: £200-300

Lot 16

A Second World War Group of Four Medals, awarded to Percy Wood, in box of issue, together with a collection of photographs, some beautifully presented in three albums and some loose. Taken by the above when serving in Palestine, possibly R.A.M.C
*Percy Wood was a professional photographer with the Westmorland Gazette

Estimate: £70-100

Lot 17

A First World War Pair, awarded to 27294 PTE.J.RIDGARD, HAMPS:R., comprising British War Medal and Victory Medal, with copy of index card and boxes of issue; a Queen's South Africa Medal, with six clasps BELMONT, MODDER RIVER, DRIEFONTEIN, JOHANNESBURG, DIAMOND HILL and BELFAST, possibly renamed to 8607 PTE.W.RIDGARD. CLDSTM:GDS:, together with copies of 1881, 1891 and 1901 census' and other research material

Estimate: £100-150

Lot 18

The Hackett Family at War:- a First World War Trio, awarded to 641, BMBR. (later SJT.) J.H.HACKETT, R.F.A., comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, with a copy of medal index card. **Sergeant John Henry Hackett of "D" Battery, 261st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery was killed in action on 22/08/1917 age 23 years; a First World War Trio, awarded to 3376 PTE.D.H.HACKETT. R.FUS., comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, with cap badge, shoulder pip, copy of medal index card and research material. **Private Douglas Herbert Hackett was the brother of the above

Estimate: £150-250

Lot 19

A British South Africa Company Medal (Rhodesia 1896), awarded to TPR:A.E.TAYLOR. M.M.P. (Mashonaland Mounted Police), no clasp

Estimate: £250-350

Lot 20

A King's South Africa Medal, with two clasps SOUTH AFRICA 1901 and SOUTH AFRICA 1902, awarded to 2744 PTE.J.E.GLOVER. S.WALES.BORD., together with copies of medal rolls

Estimate: £50-60

Lot 21

A First World War Trio, awarded to 1112 SAPR. (later CPL) R.T.HODGKINSON. R.E., comprising 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal and an Imperial Service Medal (George VI), awarded to the above REGINALD THOMAS HODGKINSON, cased, with research material (4)

Estimate: £100-150

Lot 22

The Carlin Family at War:- a First World War Pair, awarded to 6914 PTE.P.CARLIN.R.S.FUS., comprising British War Medal and Victory Medal, and a Memorial Plaque, to PATRICK CARLIN, in cardboard envelope; a First World War Pair, awarded to 9254. PTE.P.CARLIN. CAM'N HIGHRS., comprising 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal, and a Memorial Plaque, to PHILIP CARLIN, with King's message in cardboard envelope, together with research material
**The above recipients were brothers. Patrick died 16/06/1915 and Philip died of wounds 15/05/1915

Estimate: £200-300

Lot 23

Two John Chard Decorations, each with voided acorn suspender and stamped SILVER, one numbered 3453, the other numbered 1902 (2)

Estimate: £60-80

Lot 24

An India General Service Medal (George V), with clasp WAZIRISTAN 1919-21, awarded to 1039018 DVR.J.ORWIN, R.F.A.

Estimate: £100-150

Lot 25

Three General Service Medals (1918-62), each with clasp CYPRUS, awarded to:- 4166327 CPL.D.MARSDEN R.A.F.; 23338381 GNR.D.G.ROBERTS. R.A.; 23441071 FUS.J.F. BRANNIGAN. L.F. (3)

Estimate: £120-180

Lot 26

A Second World War RAF Long Service Group of Six Medals, awarded to W/O. C.E. BAGNALL (510947) R.A.F., comprising 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, RAF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and Royal Observer Corps Medal

Estimate: £350-450

Lot 27

Two British War Medals, awarded to 1644 GNR.J.E.BELL. R.A. and 78769 PTE.J.W.ENGLISH. NORTH'D FUS.; a Small Quantity of Cap Badges, shoulder titles, buttons, a brass On War Service badge etc

Estimate: £60-80

Lot 28

A First World War Gallantry Group of Three Medals, awarded to 632665 (5624) PTE.- A.CPL.- J.McROBIE. 20/LOND:R., comprising Military Medal, British War Medal and Victory Medal; a First World War Pair, awarded to 81012 PTE.A.MC ROBIE R.A.M.C., comprising British War Medal and Victory Medal; a Single 1914-15 Star, to 2504.PTE.W.SMITH. R.A.M.C. (6)
**The McRobie's were twin brothers

Estimate: £400-600

Lot 29

A Second World War Royal Naval Group of Seven Medals, awarded to M.X.55724.G.S.BRUNSKILL.E.R.A.4.R.N., comprising Naval General Service Medal with PALESTINE 1936-1939 clasp, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star with FRANCE AND GERMANY clasp, Africa Star with NORTH AFRICA 1942-43 clasp, Burma Star, Italy Star and War Medal, together with his Certificate of Service, Engine Room Artificer's History Sheet, Training Record Form, Advancement and Conduct Sheet, Hurt Certificate and Discharge Sheet, a sweetheart brooch, pair of cufflinks, buttons and a cap badge, and a piece of lava - a souvenir from Sicily

Estimate: £150-200

Lot 30

A Second World War Group of Five Medals, comprising 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, Italy Star and 1939-45 War Medal, together with a Merchant Navy anodised cap badge
**These medals were awarded to Leading Seaman Milton Hird who came from Leeds and who served as a Defence Equipment Merchant Ship gunner on M.S. Ennerdale on Burma troop convoys, and later on Russian Supply convoys to Murmansk. He died aged 82 years.

Estimate: £40-60

Lot 31

A 12ct Gold "Craft" Masonic Breast Jewel, the reverse engraved "Wyreside 2605 Presented to W.Bro. Joseph Hodgson, W.M.1917-1918", 26gms, in case of issue; a Silver and Enamel Breast Jewel, to No.346 United Brethren Lodge 1815-1915, cased; two Gilt Metal and Enamel Jewels, to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys1946 and 1952; a White Metal Enamel Breast Jewel and Brooch, to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls; a Craft Past Master Collar and Jewel, and a Craft Worshipful Master Apron, all contained in a leather case

Estimate: £150-200

Lot 32

A 9ct Gold Masonic Breast Jewel to the Worthy Mason 1953 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 230 Wyveston Lodge South Shields, the reverse engraved with an inscription "Presented to Sister Sarah Armstrong W.M. 1953, In appreciation of her services as Worthy Mason", 16gms, in case of issue; a Gilt Metal and Enamelled Breast Jewel, Founder Fellside Chapter No.489(2)

Estimate: £120-150

Lot 33

A Quantity of Masonic Regalia to Bro.T.Brierley, Hollingworth Lodge, No.2702, comprising a Craft Worshipful Master Apron in leather pouch, with Past Master's collar and silver jewel, and a fitted case containing East Lancashire Craft Provincial Full Dress apron, collar with silver gilt collar jewel, a pair of cuffs, two Steward's enamelled gilt metal breast jewels to Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 1946, and an East Lancashire Masonic Benevolent Institution Incorporated enamelled gilt metal jewel , with associated booklets; together with seven volumes of the History of Freemasonry by Robert Freke Gould

Estimate: £100-150

Lot 34

A Display of Six American Virginia Beach Badges, to the Police and Fire Departments, together with four other display boards of mainly Fire Department badges and buttons (5)

Estimate: £80-120

Lot 35

A Collection of One Hundred and Fourteen Military Cap Badges, mainly staybrite, mounted on thirteen thin display cards

Estimate: £70-100

Lot 36

A Collection of Seventy Military Cap Badges, including bimetal, brass and staybrite, some restrikes, together with a small quantity of cloth insignia, a UN Congo medal, a hat tally for HMS Sussex, regimental cigarette type cards and feather hackles

Estimate: £80-120

Lot 37

A Collection of Eighteen Military Cap and Glengarry Badges, including the Dorsetshire Regiment, the Welsh Regiment, the Essex Regiment, the Royal Berkshire Regiment, the King's Own Scottish Borderers, together with a lapel badge to the Royal Army Medical Corps, a tie pin to the West Yorkshire Regiment, a bullion thread Royal Artillery insignia and a quantity of Royal Marines buttons

Estimate: £50-70

Lot 38

Withdrawn

Lot 39

A Small Collection of Militaria, including fifteen cap badges, a Victory badge, three sweetheart brooches, silk cigarette cards, bullet cases, shrapnel etc

Estimate: £40-60

Lot 40

A Small Quantity of Militaria, including a Victory Medal to 48247 PTE.W.C.DOLBY. NOTTS.& DERBY. R., a German War Merit Cross with swords, various commemorative medallions, Defence and War Medals, cloth insgnia including Tyne Tees shoulder patch, rank pips, a spike bayonet, three whistles, four compasses, webbing belts etc.

Estimate: £80-120

Lot 41

A Quantity of Militaria, three model signal cannons, a pair of Trench Art ashtrays, a reproduction bullet mould and casket of lead bullets, and a small quantity of shell cases

Estimate: £100-150

Lot 42

A Quantity of Militaria, including a Princess Mary 1914 Christmas tin containing a packet of tobacco, an English silver skull ring, two badges, a brass shell case, a gas mask, a quantity of portrait photographs of First World War Soldiers, an oak truncheon etc

Estimate: £70-100

Lot 43

Bill Cockburn - Spitfire Mk.XIV, Lancaster Mk.I 207 Sqn., Mosquito B Mk.IV 105 Sqn., Bristol Bulldog, and Sopwith Camel, signed and dated 1982, 1983 and 1985, a set of five oils on canvas, 50cm by 75cm; after David Weston - "Grosvenor House" (The De Havilland Comet of 1934), colour print, 55cm by 78cm (6)

Estimate: £180-250

Lot 44

A Collection of Twenty Three Pairs of Flying and Driving Goggles, vintage and modern including a pair of Fospaic Milano TRISVEL racing goggles, with cushioned leather surrounds, a pair of E B Meyrowitz Luxor flying goggles in original leather case, two pairs of flying goggles with fur lined brown leather trim

Estimate: £200-300

Lot 45

A Large Quantity of British and US Military Photographic Training Slides, showing military aircraft and shipping, contained in a brown painted wood box of two compartments, together with a hand written catalogue of the contents

Estimate: £50-70

Lot 46

A Collection of Second World War Militaria Relating to the Collins Family of Derbyshire, comprising a kilt and glengarry badge to the Liverpool Scottish, a Defence medal, ARP badge, King's badge, shoulder pips, Presentation of Colours to the Liverpool Scottish, NSDP badge, cloth insignia, three driving licences and a 1930's/40's photograph album filled with photographs of military and family life including the wreckage of a shot-up Baltimore, two brothers who served in the RAF flying Baltimores and Horsa Gliders, the owner of the kilt and Catholic Missionary nuns working in Shanghai

Estimate: £100-150

Lot 47

Militaria, comprising four ammunition boxes, a deactivated hand grenade, two lamping lamps with batteries, two folding butts, with magazine extensions and springs (one incomplete), for Remington 870 shotgun, a magnifying torch and two gun stocks

Estimate: £70-100

Lot 48

A Pair of Avimo 7 x 42 Fixed Focus Binoculars, with black rubber covered body, marked with arrowhead, with lens covers and additional filters; a Pair of Bino Prism No.5 Mk. 2X7 Binoculars, in leather case; a Sible Point Scope; a Hubertus 6X40 Scope (4)

Estimate: £100-150

Lot 49

Two Falkland Islands Trench Art Paperweights, each with a piece of Falkland Islands stone set with cut out brass figures of a penguin, seagull and seal interspersed with British Falkland Islands coins, mounted on a teak plinth; a Small Quantity of Falkland Islands Stamps; two Pieces of Trench Art, as peaked caps made from shell cases, on teak plinths; a Pair of Bookends, each made from the handle of a machine gun, mounted on teak (7)

Estimate: £100-150

Lot 50

Four Kit Built Model Field Guns, each with wood carriage, a model of a cannon barrel, two Artesania Latina boxed field gun kits, four resin military figures and a model of a machine gun

Estimate: £150-250