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Mon 17th Jun 2013: 53

An interesting WWI Naval medal group comprising Empire Medal to C.P.O. Jack Fisher C/J 14897 RN, Long Service Good Conduct Medal to 14897 J. Fisher P.Q. HMS Royal Sovereign, War Medal, Victory Medal and Star all to the same recipient

An interesting WWI Naval medal group comprising Empire Medal to C.P.O. Jack Fisher C/J 14897 RN, Long Service Good Conduct Medal to 14897 J. Fisher P.Q. HMS Royal Sovereign, War Medal, Victory Medal and Star all to the same recipient

Lot number: 1613

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A collection of four WWII medals comprising Defence Medal, War Medal, Atlantic Star and 1939-45 Star

A collection of four WWII medals comprising Defence Medal, War Medal, Atlantic Star and 1939-45 Star

Lot number: 1614

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A box containing an interesting collection of military items comprising water bottles, lanterns, torches various other items

A box containing an interesting collection of military items comprising water bottles, lanterns, torches various other items

Lot number: 1615

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A modern sword with engraved steel blade

A modern sword with engraved steel blade

Lot number: 1616

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A Wilkinson dress sword engraved with military figures

A Wilkinson dress sword engraved with military figures

Lot number: 1617

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A rare Nelson Testimonial Medal 1844, by E. Avern, depicting the bust of Nelson, enclosed by a garter, 'England Expects Every Man Will do His Duty'; reverse having a view of the Column in Trafalgar Square, with the National Gallery and the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in the background, 'To Commemorate the Opening of the Nelson Testimonial in Trafalgar Squ.';'21 October 1844', 60mm., pewter, pierced for ring suspension. The 'Gentlemen of the Parish of St. Martins' had raised a subscription for the purpose of giving a dinner to veteran sailors on the occasion of the ceremonial opening of Nelson's Column. Unsuccessful in this regard, the fund was instead used to strike a commemorative medal to be awarded to the veterans together with a gratuity of 10 shillings. The medal was duly struck and presented on 2 April 1845 to eligible In-pensioners of Greenwich Hospital; being awarded to 39 who had served at Cape St. Vincent, 35 at the Nile, 45 at Copenhagen and 238 at Trafalgar. A total of 357 awards

A rare Nelson Testimonial Medal 1844, by E. Avern, depicting the bust of Nelson, enclosed by a garter, 'England Expects Every Man Will do His Duty'; reverse having a view of the Column in Trafalgar Square, with the National Gallery and the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in the background, 'To Commemorate the Opening of the Nelson Testimonial in Trafalgar Squ.';'21 October 1844', 60mm., pewter, pierced for ring suspension. The 'Gentlemen of the Parish of St. Martins' had raised a subscription for the purpose of giving a dinner to veteran sailors on the occasion of the ceremonial opening of Nelson's Column. Unsuccessful in this regard, the fund was instead used to strike a commemorative medal to be awarded to the veterans together with a gratuity of 10 shillings. The medal was duly struck and presented on 2 April 1845 to eligible In-pensioners of Greenwich Hospital; being awarded to 39 who had served at Cape St. Vincent, 35 at the Nile, 45 at Copenhagen and 238 at Trafalgar. A total of 357 awards

Lot number: 1618

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A Death plaque ''Harold Holland Jermy'' in its original case with paperwork

A Death plaque ''Harold Holland Jermy'' in its original case with paperwork

Lot number: 1619

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A Leather dagger with horn handle and leather scabbard

A Leather dagger with horn handle and leather scabbard

Lot number: 1620

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A WW11 medal group comprising three medals including The France and Germany Star plus a small group of photos showing bomb damage in Germany, maps, a soldier's service and paybook and release leave certificate..

A WW11 medal group comprising three medals including The France and Germany Star plus a small group of photos showing bomb damage in Germany, maps, a soldier's service and paybook and release leave certificate..

Lot number: 1621

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Two WW1 medal groups each comprising a Victory and British War Medal, one inscribed '30331 Pte. R.Saunders Norf. R' the other '32449 Pte.H. Bacon E.Surr.R' plus some cap badges

Two WW1 medal groups each comprising a Victory and British War Medal, one inscribed '30331 Pte. R.Saunders Norf. R' the other '32449 Pte.H. Bacon E.Surr.R' plus some cap badges

Lot number: 1622

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An Army dress sword having straight etched blade in a leather housed scabbard with pierced and engraved hilt with sharkskin grip

An Army dress sword having straight etched blade in a leather housed scabbard with pierced and engraved hilt with sharkskin grip

Lot number: 1623

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An Army dress sword having straight etched blade in a leather housed scabbard with pierced and engraved hilt with sharkskin grip

An Army dress sword having straight etched blade in a leather housed scabbard with pierced and engraved hilt with sharkskin grip

Lot number: 1624

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A French sway blade brass handled bayonet together with one other brass handled Belgian made Brunswick Rifle bayonet by Malherbe

A French sway blade brass handled bayonet together with one other brass handled Belgian made Brunswick Rifle bayonet by Malherbe

Lot number: 1625

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A French sway blade bayonet with brass handle and steel scabbard with spine with inscription and dated 1871

A French sway blade bayonet with brass handle and steel scabbard with spine with inscription and dated 1871

Lot number: 1626

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A Wilkinson dress dagger having white grip with gilt hand guard and brass capped leather scabbard

A Wilkinson dress dagger having white grip with gilt hand guard and brass capped leather scabbard

Lot number: 1627

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An American brass powder flask with raised decoration of an Eagle, stars, guns and cannons

An American brass powder flask with raised decoration of an Eagle, stars, guns and cannons

Lot number: 1628

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