Three: Vietnam Medal (pantograph naming), RAAF LSGC E II R (engraved) Vietnam Star (pantograph Naming) A51124 G. T. Stratton F/SGT Plus two citations.
Noted on the roll for 2 Squadron RAAF.
This combination is seldom encountered.
Gd VF $950
Extremely scarce Serbian - Order of St. Sava - brilliant breast star for Grand Officer
2nd model, 1st type. Silver, gilded, with enamel, rear pin marked 0.925. Dimensions 85 x 81 mm, weight 65.45 g. This is the highest class of this order and expertly crafted by hand.
Very attractive appearance showing no enamel damage $1450
GH21: Pair: Queens South Africa 1899 four clasps “CC, Rhodesia, OFS, T” 1258 Tpr. A. Cain NSW BUSHMEN KSA two clasps 345 Serjt. A. Cain BECH’LD RIF.
Note: Alexander Cain was born in Geelong, Victoria.
ex Bill Woolmore collection
Gd VF SOLD
Member of the Order of Australia name erased and comes with lapel pin
VF $585
GH22: Pair: British war medal and Victory medal impressed to 4191 PTE A SMITH 23 BN AIF
4191 Pte Alfred Smith embarked on the 7th March 1916 from Melbourne with the 23rd Battalion AIF.
WIA: 4th October 1917 “Gunshot wounds left leg and right foot” CCS 10 France
Alfred succumbed to his wounds on the 6th October 1917 France with the 23rd Battalion at the age of 19
Grave reference; Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery XX - G - 13A
Place of association: Ballarat, Victoria.
Note: comes with replica miniature death plaque.
VF $525
Six: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Greek War Medal (un-named as issued). All Commonwealth Medals correctly named to SX1922 A H WHYTE
Arthur Henry Whyte enlisted on the 4th March 1940 into the 2/3rd Field Regiment at Adelaide
Embarked 13th August 1940 for the Middle East
Served in Libya, Greece and Crete during which time he was Court Marshalled three times serving a total of 139 days in field prison.
A copy of a letter written by Private Whyte (included) gives us the following insight into his Crete service;
‘On Crete about 15th or 16th of May 1941 I was charged before the Regimental Orderly Room and sentenced to 21 days detention. The charge was for being A.W.L. for 13 ½ hours. After serving 4 days of this sentence the Blitz for Crete started. I with many others, was told that we could either stay and serve our sentences or go to the front lines. I decided to take the latter course. I was then released without prejudice”.
Discharged 26th October 1942 on compassionate grounds.
Comes with research and original documents.
VF $575
Four: 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939/45. 1939/45 and Pacific Stars un-named (as often issued). War and Australian Service medals both officially impressed P A 3164 J. G. SMITH
John Gordon Smith enlisted 22nd September 1942 into the Royal Australian Navy at Adelaide
Discharged 26th March 1946, rank Stoker
Unit/Ship on discharge listed as “HMAS TORRENS”
Note: Stoker Smith served on numerous ships during his service including HMAS Swan and also serving at the naval bases HMAS Magnetic and Moreton to name a few.
VF $325
Extremely scarce Serbian - Order of St. Sava - brilliant breast star for Grand Officer
2nd model, 1st type. Silver, gilded, with enamel, rear pin marked 0.925. Dimensions 85 x 81 mm, weight 65.45 g. This is the highest class of this order and expertly crafted by hand.
Very attractive appearance showing no enamel damage $1450
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
A MASSIVE NAVAL STANDARD FOR PRUSSIAN ROYALTY
This massive flag measuring 3.9 meters deep by 4.1 meters long is in incredible condition by still retaining full colour to both sides with only minor damage to the edge which does not affect any of the symbolism. The banners centre sports a large Prussian eagle within a shield on a large iron cross surmounted by a Royal crown and surrounded by the important symbol of Prussian Royalty being the collar chain and insignia of the Black Eagle Order. Each of the four corners display three eagles and a crown. Given the sheer size of this flag it would have undoubtedly been flown on a Battleship during Royal visits.
Originally sold by Helmut Weitze in 2005 for 3500 Euro and described as “Personal Standard of Prussian Prince Heinrich von Preussen the younger brother of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Grand admiral of the German Fleet and used on board the Battleship Castle”.
A unique opportunity to own an extremely rare Prussian Royal Standard of immense size in such outstanding condition
$4750
Single : Royal Naval Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Edward VII issue, impressed to 346827 A F EASEY, E. A. 1CL. H.M.S. ASSISTANCE
NEAR EF $150
Single : Royal Naval Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, George VI issue, Correct period engraving to T/S/LT C. A. DERRY. S.A.N.F(V)
Good VF $265
Single : Army Long Service & Good Conduct, George V issue, military bust. Impressed to 2306164 SJT. C. H. THOMPSON R. SIGNALS
VF S145
Single: Army Long Service & Good Conduct "REGULAR ARMY" George VI issue, DEI GRATIA. Impressed to 6542208 SIGMN W. G. RODEN. R. SIGNALS
GD VF $125
Single: QUEENS SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899 four clasps "CC, RHODESIA, OFS, T." correctly impressed to 422 TPR A. McCAUSLAND VICTORIAN BSHMN:
Many of the bushmen were involved with the defence of Elands River, where Trooper McCausland is during this period is unknown. Worthy of further research.
Note: Murray Remarks: Invalided, Australia, arr 09/05/1901
VF+ $2400
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (8004 Tpr. H. Callaghan, N.Z.M.R. 9th Cont.),
Hugh Callaghan, a farm labourer from Ardgowan, North Otago, attested for the 9th N.Z. Contingent and was embarked in the S.S. Kent in March 1901. A member of ‘B’ Squadron, he served in the Transvaal and was discharged in October 1902. Callaghan died in December 1962 and his ashes were scattered in Anderson’s Bay Cemetery; sold with copied research and roll confirmation - he was sent his Medal & 2 clasps in 1904.
Good very fine $575
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (7696 Tpr. W. Rogers, N.Z.M.R. 9th Cont.),
Walter Rogers, a farm hand from Sumner, Christchurch, attested for the 9th N.Z. Contingent and was embarked in the S.S. Kent in March 1902. A member of ‘C’ Squadron, he served in the Transvaal and was discharged in August 1902. Rogers died in May 1947 and is buried in Waikumete Cemetery; sold with copied research and roll confirmation.
Edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine Sold
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, South Africa 1902 (8704 Pte. W. H. Holloway, 1st Regt. 10th N.Z. Cont.),
Walter Henry Holloway, a railway porter from Hamilton, attested for the 10th N.Z. Contingent and was embarked in the S.S. Drayton Castle in April 1902. In common with his brother, George, he was a member of ‘B’ Squadron, 1st Regiment, and saw brief service prior to the end of hostilities. Holloway died in Auckland in June 1954 and is buried in Purewa Cemetery; sold with copied research and roll confirmation.
Extremely fine Sold
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, South Africa 1902 (8813 Pte. P. Downes, 1st Regt. 10th N.Z. Cont.),
Peter McGregor Downes, a labourer from Beaconsfield, Otago, attested for the 10th N.Z. Contingent and was embarked in the S.S. Drayton Grange in April 1902. A member of ‘C’ Squadron, 1st Regiment, he saw brief service prior to the end of hostilities. Downes died at Temuka in August 1951, where he is buried in the local cemetery; sold with copied research and roll confirmation - he was sent his Medal in 1904 and his single dated clasp in the following year.
Contact marks, very fine Sold
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, South Africa 1902 (9030 Pte. W. J. Wilson, 1st Regt. 10th N.Z. Cont.),
William James Wilson, a bushman from Picton, attested for the 10th N.Z. Contingent and is believed to have been embarked in the S.S. Drayton Grange in April 1902. A member of ‘D’ Squadron, 1st Regiment, he saw brief service prior to the end of hostilities; sold with copied research and roll confirmation.
Very fine $Sold
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, South Africa 1902 (9104 Reg. Q.M. Sjt. W. J. Hussey, 2nd Regt. 10th N.Z. Cont.),
William Hussey, a farmer from Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, attested for the 10th N.Z. Contingent and was embarked in the S.S. Norfolk in April 1902. A member of the 2nd Regiment’s staff, he saw brief service as an Assistant Regimental Quarter-Master Sergeant prior to the end of hostilities; he was sent his Medal & single dated clasp in 1904-05.
In January 1915, Hussey attested for the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, aged 47 years, but was discharged one month later. He died at Christchurch in February 1935 and is buried in Sydenham Cemetery; sold with copied research and roll confirmation.
‘Reg.’ of rank privately added, very fine $550
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902, Cape Colony (5127 Tpr. C. H. THOMPSON, N.Z.M.R. 8th Cont.),
Note: The Cape Colony clasp has been added later, Trooper Thompson may have done further service in a militia unit Like so many colonial soldiers and thus believed he was entitled. Further research required.
Near VF sold
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, South Africa 1902 (9190 Pte. M. B. Mason, 2nd Regt. 10th N.Z. Cont.),
Michael Bertie Mason, a storeman from Ashburton, attested for the 10th N.Z. Contingent and was embarked in the S.S. Norfolk in April 1902. A member of ‘E’ Squadron, 2nd Regiment, he saw brief service prior to the end of hostilities; sold with brief research and roll confirmation.
Very fine sold
Single : QUEENS SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899 two clasps "T, S.A. 02" impressed 7724 TPR: J. WOODWARD N.Z.M.R. 9TH CONT
GD VF $525
Three: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (28265 Gnr T. R. Coombs. 66th Bty: R.F.A.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (28265 Gnr: T. R. Coombs. R.F.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (28265 Gnr: T. R. Coombs. R.F.A.)
Footnote
Theodore Robert Coombs enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery in June 1898.
Contact marks, therefore nearly very fine or better $695
