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The Military Sale: Medals, Orders, Decorations & Militaria
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The Military Sale: Medals, Orders, Decorations & Militaria

Auction dates
29 May 2014 10:30 BST
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25 May 2014 11:00 - 16:00 BST
27 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
28 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
29 May 2014 09:30 - 09:30 BST
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CORONATION MEDAL, 1902, bronze issue, Metropolitan Police reverse (P.C. J. Mills. X. Div.);
Lot 188
CORONATION MEDAL, 1902, bronze issue, Metropolitan Police reverse (P.C. J. Mills. X. Div.);
15 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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VOLUNTEER LONG SERVICE MEDAL, VR, unnamed as issued, with reverse pin for wear. Old cabinet tone,
Lot 189
VOLUNTEER LONG SERVICE MEDAL, VR, unnamed as issued, with reverse pin for wear. Old cabinet tone,
35 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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ROYAL NAVY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR (Jas. Hill, P.O. 1st Cl. H.M.S. Superb);
Lot 190
ROYAL NAVY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR (Jas. Hill, P.O. 1st Cl. H.M.S. Superb);
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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ROYAL NAVY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EVIIR (350411 Samuel Richards, S.B.Std. H.M.S.
Lot 191
ROYAL NAVY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EVIIR (350411 Samuel Richards, S.B.Std. H.M.S.
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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ROYAL NAVY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVR, swivel type (Ply. 2338. W. H. Youatt, Sergeant,
Lot 192
ROYAL NAVY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVR, swivel type (Ply. 2338. W. H. Youatt, Sergeant,
55 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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ROYAL NAVY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVR, non-swivel type (217572 W. C. Norval. P.O. H.
Lot 193
ROYAL NAVY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVR, non-swivel type (217572 W. C. Norval. P.O. H.
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL (2), GVR, 1st type (George Alfred Blizard), and GVR, 2nd type (Thomas
Lot 194
IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL (2), GVR, 1st type (George Alfred Blizard), and GVR, 2nd type (Thomas
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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ROYAL NAVY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EVIIR (131568 James Dench, M.A.A. H.M.S.
Lot 195
ROYAL NAVY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EVIIR (131568 James Dench, M.A.A. H.M.S.
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type (1530 Serjt. W. Northcott, 2 - - - -. A.);
Lot 196
ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type (1530 Serjt. W. Northcott, 2 - - - -. A.);
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type (2307. Sergt. Mr. Tailor. C. Plunkett. L`
Lot 197
ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type (2307. Sergt. Mr. Tailor. C. Plunkett. L`
130 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EIIR, Regular Army (22259929 Cpl. J. H. Moody. R. Sussex);
Lot 198
ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EIIR, Regular Army (22259929 Cpl. J. H. Moody. R. Sussex);
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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INDIAN ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EVIIR (3070. Naick - [Hall] - Singh 28th
Lot 199
INDIAN ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EVIIR (3070. Naick - [Hall] - Singh 28th
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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ROYAL AIR FORCE LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVIR (Flt. Lt. L. L. Burch. R.A.F.); officially
Lot 200
ROYAL AIR FORCE LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVIR (Flt. Lt. L. L. Burch. R.A.F.); officially
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Framed Group of 6 Coronation & Jubilee Medals, comprising: Coronation Medal, 1902, Coronation
Lot 202
A Framed Group of 6 Coronation & Jubilee Medals, comprising: Coronation Medal, 1902, Coronation
380 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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SPECIAL CONSTABULARY LONG SERVICE MEDAL, 1919, 3 clasps, The Great War 1914-18, Long Service 1929,
Lot 203
SPECIAL CONSTABULARY LONG SERVICE MEDAL, 1919, 3 clasps, The Great War 1914-18, Long Service 1929,
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL (2), GVIR, 1st type (Albert Alfred Nash), and GVIR, 2nd type (Thomas Sutton);
Lot 204
IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL (2), GVIR, 1st type (Albert Alfred Nash), and GVIR, 2nd type (Thomas Sutton);
10 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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An Extremely Rare and Early Aviation Award given to the famously eccentric Aeronautical Pioneer
Lot 205
An Extremely Rare and Early Aviation Award given to the famously eccentric Aeronautical Pioneer
1,500 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Imperial Service Medal GRV to James C. Mockett in its original Elkington velvet lined leather case
Lot 206
Imperial Service Medal GRV to James C. Mockett in its original Elkington velvet lined leather case
100 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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INDIA, PRESIDENT`S POLICE & FIRE SERVICES MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY (A. K. Babbar Supt. Police Bhind (M.
Lot 207
INDIA, PRESIDENT`S POLICE & FIRE SERVICES MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY (A. K. Babbar Supt. Police Bhind (M.
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Pleasing Miniature Medal Group of 8 attributed to Brigadier-General G N Cartwright, Royal
Lot 209
A Pleasing Miniature Medal Group of 8 attributed to Brigadier-General G N Cartwright, Royal
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Fine Miniature Medal Group of 7, comprising: The Order of St Michael and St George, KCMG breast
Lot 210
A Fine Miniature Medal Group of 7, comprising: The Order of St Michael and St George, KCMG breast
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Boer War and WWI `Mons` Miniature Medal Group of 5, comprising: Queen`s South Africa Medal, 1899-
Lot 211
A Boer War and WWI `Mons` Miniature Medal Group of 5, comprising: Queen`s South Africa Medal, 1899-
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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MINIATURE MEDALS (3), Jubilee Medal, 1887; Queen`s Sudan Medal, 1896-1897; The Queen`s Gallantry
Lot 212
MINIATURE MEDALS (3), Jubilee Medal, 1887; Queen`s Sudan Medal, 1896-1897; The Queen`s Gallantry
65 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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BRAZIL, National Order of the Southern Cross, Officer`s breast badge in gold and enamels, with
Lot 215
BRAZIL, National Order of the Southern Cross, Officer`s breast badge in gold and enamels, with
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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PORTUGAL, The Military Order of St Benedict of Avis, an early Grand Cross Neck Badge, in silver-gilt
Lot 217
PORTUGAL, The Military Order of St Benedict of Avis, an early Grand Cross Neck Badge, in silver-gilt
240 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Fine American WW2 Posthumous `Purple Heart` KIA Group of 5 awarded to Second Lieutenant Louis
Lot 219
A Fine American WW2 Posthumous `Purple Heart` KIA Group of 5 awarded to Second Lieutenant Louis
200 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An American Late WW2 or Korean War Period Purple Heart Group of 6, to a recipient in the US Army Air
Lot 220
An American Late WW2 or Korean War Period Purple Heart Group of 6, to a recipient in the US Army Air
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Hungarian Hand-And-A-Half Sword 15th Century in excavated condition, with a 100cm broad double-
Lot 223
A Hungarian Hand-And-A-Half Sword 15th Century in excavated condition, with a 100cm broad double-
950 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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An Italian Left-Hand Dagger 17th Century with a 22.5cm tapering blade cut with a central fuller on
Lot 226
An Italian Left-Hand Dagger 17th Century with a 22.5cm tapering blade cut with a central fuller on
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Italian Stiletto, 17th Century with a 44cm hollow triangular section blade with turned ricasso,
Lot 227
An Italian Stiletto, 17th Century with a 44cm hollow triangular section blade with turned ricasso,
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Italian Dagger 17th Century with a 34cm triangular formed steel blade, cut with two long
Lot 228
An Italian Dagger 17th Century with a 34cm triangular formed steel blade, cut with two long
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A German Rapier 17th Century with long blade of flattened-hexagonal section, stamped with various
Lot 230
A German Rapier 17th Century with long blade of flattened-hexagonal section, stamped with various
1,700 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A German Two-Hand Sword with a broad 132cm wavy-blade, the forte with flattened edges for additional
Lot 231
A German Two-Hand Sword with a broad 132cm wavy-blade, the forte with flattened edges for additional
2,500 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A English Mortuary Sword, Mid 17th Century with a 84cm slightly curved tapering blade, double-
Lot 232
A English Mortuary Sword, Mid 17th Century with a 84cm slightly curved tapering blade, double-
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A North European Zischagge, Probably German with one-piece hemispherical skull embossed with six
Lot 234
A North European Zischagge, Probably German with one-piece hemispherical skull embossed with six
550 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A German Halberd, 16th Century with long central spike of diamond section, curved axe-blade
Lot 235
A German Halberd, 16th Century with long central spike of diamond section, curved axe-blade
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Miniature `Maximilian` Full Armour In German Early 16th Century Style of steel construction,
Lot 236
A Miniature `Maximilian` Full Armour In German Early 16th Century Style of steel construction,
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Cast Iron Decorative Armour in the 16th Century Style comprising close helmet, gorget, breast
Lot 237
A Cast Iron Decorative Armour in the 16th Century Style comprising close helmet, gorget, breast
1,300 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Decorative Iron Flail in the17th Century Style, 19th Century with a heavy fluted spiked head,
Lot 238
A Decorative Iron Flail in the17th Century Style, 19th Century with a heavy fluted spiked head,
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Italian `Savoyard` Helmet with two-piece skull joined by a low comb, fitted with pivoting peak
Lot 240
An Italian `Savoyard` Helmet with two-piece skull joined by a low comb, fitted with pivoting peak
1,700 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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An English Transitional Rapier, 17th Century with a 81cm tapering blade with remnants of gold
Lot 241
An English Transitional Rapier, 17th Century with a 81cm tapering blade with remnants of gold
750 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A Dutch Wheel-Lock Holster Pistol, Early 17th Century with a 39cm octagonal barrel, short tang
Lot 242
A Dutch Wheel-Lock Holster Pistol, Early 17th Century with a 39cm octagonal barrel, short tang
3,200 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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A Fine German Wheel-Lock Sporting Carbine 17th Century with a 63cm swamped sighted barrel engraved
Lot 243
A Fine German Wheel-Lock Sporting Carbine 17th Century with a 63cm swamped sighted barrel engraved
6,500 GBP
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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A Dutch Hunting Sword With Ivory Grip the 69cm slightly curved fullered blade, double-edged
Lot 245
A Dutch Hunting Sword With Ivory Grip the 69cm slightly curved fullered blade, double-edged
550 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Fine Decorative French Hunting Sword by Thomas of Paris, 19th Century with a 47.5cm double-edged
Lot 246
A Fine Decorative French Hunting Sword by Thomas of Paris, 19th Century with a 47.5cm double-edged
1,000 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A German Hunting Sword 18th Century with a tapering double-edged blade, square at the ricasso,
Lot 247
A German Hunting Sword 18th Century with a tapering double-edged blade, square at the ricasso,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A German Hunting Sword Late 18th / Early 19th Century with a 62.5cm slightly curved blade double-
Lot 248
A German Hunting Sword Late 18th / Early 19th Century with a 62.5cm slightly curved blade double-
180 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Pair of South American Steel Stirrups nickel-plated with floral decorated roundels, 20cm high.
Lot 250
A Pair of South American Steel Stirrups nickel-plated with floral decorated roundels, 20cm high.
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Pair of Cast Iron Mexican Stirrups with pierced decoration at the foot, together with a Mexican
Lot 251
A Pair of Cast Iron Mexican Stirrups with pierced decoration at the foot, together with a Mexican
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Continental Heavy Cavalry Sword, 19th Century with a 91cm curved blade double-edged at the tip and
Lot 253
A Continental Heavy Cavalry Sword, 19th Century with a 91cm curved blade double-edged at the tip and
175 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Continental Heavy Cavalry Sword, 19th Century with a 91cm curved blade double-edged at the tip and
Lot 254
A Continental Heavy Cavalry Sword, 19th Century with a 91cm curved blade double-edged at the tip and
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Belgian Officer`s Sword by Keepens & Maillard of Brussels with an 83.5cm straight pipe-backed
Lot 255
A Belgian Officer`s Sword by Keepens & Maillard of Brussels with an 83.5cm straight pipe-backed
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A German Cavalry Basket Hilted Sword, 19th Century with a 86cm broad straight double-edged
Lot 256
A German Cavalry Basket Hilted Sword, 19th Century with a 86cm broad straight double-edged
320 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Smallsword Steel Hilt, 19th Century with a short scrolling quillon, the knuckle-guard
Lot 257
A Smallsword Steel Hilt, 19th Century with a short scrolling quillon, the knuckle-guard
70 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Spanish M1876 Artilleria Dagger, with a 26cm decorated blade, marked `Artilleria Fabrica De Toledo
Lot 258
A Spanish M1876 Artilleria Dagger, with a 26cm decorated blade, marked `Artilleria Fabrica De Toledo
220 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Rare Victorian Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Infantry Officer`s Sword By Reeves, Toledo Works,
Lot 260
A Rare Victorian Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Infantry Officer`s Sword By Reeves, Toledo Works,
500 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An 1895 Pattern Drummer`s Sword MKII - ERII, regulation pattern, lacking scabbard.
Lot 261
An 1895 Pattern Drummer`s Sword MKII - ERII, regulation pattern, lacking scabbard.
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Artillery Officer`s Sword by Wilkinson No.64416 of regulation pattern with an etched polished
Lot 262
An Artillery Officer`s Sword by Wilkinson No.64416 of regulation pattern with an etched polished
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An 1821 Pattern Royal Artillery Officer`s Sword GRV of regulation specification, with etched blade
Lot 263
An 1821 Pattern Royal Artillery Officer`s Sword GRV of regulation specification, with etched blade
260 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An 1828 Pattern Highland Infantry Officer`s Broadsword GRV regulation specification with double-
Lot 264
An 1828 Pattern Highland Infantry Officer`s Broadsword GRV regulation specification with double-
350 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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