Militia Artillery Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1902-08, a fine quality example the blue cloth skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the very fine frontal plate of Royal Arms pattern, a blank scroll above a double wheeled cannon and scroll below ‘Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt’, original buff leather sweatband and supplier’s details ‘Sullivan Williams & Aitchison, 12a, Savile Row, W’, the plate is original to the helmet.
Slight loss of gilt to the ball finial otherwise very fine overall condition $1350
Miniatures: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (3), C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 2nd type badge, gilt and enamel; 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australian Service Medal 1939-45, U.N. Korea 1950-54, General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, E.II.R.; U.N. Korea 1950-54, Coronation 1953, United States of America, Legion of Merit, silver, gilt and enamel,
Attributed to Brigadier C. J. (Christopher John) Miles RAAC (Brigadier BCOF)
Mentioned in “Australia in the Korean War 1950-53” pages 10 & 659.
Ex D. Wright 2012
Mounted as worn Fine-Very Fine $375
Miniatures: Military Cross, G.VI.R., Korea 1950-53, U.N. Korea 1950-54, General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine, Malaya, E.II.R. and M.I.D. oak leaf.
Attributed to Brigadier David Scott Thomson MC a soldier and the Queensland National Party member for Leichhardt.
M.C. 3rd Oct. 1952, MID 16th May 1967
Notable military appointments; Commanding Officer 4 RAR 1964 – 66 (Sarawak), 1967-70 Director of Infantry and Regimental Colonel of the Royal Australian Regiment.
Mounted as worn VF+ $625
Miniatures: Military Cross, G.VI.R., 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, M.I.D. oak leaf; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, M.I.D. oak leaf; Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., Australia.
Attributed to VX179 Lt. Colonel Robert Bruce Forsyth MC ED
Amazing career having enlisted in the 4th Light Horse for Gallipoli in 1914 and promoted through the ranks.
Mounted as worn VF $725
Miniatures: Military Cross, G.V.R., 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, M.I.D. oak leaf; War Medal 1939-45; Australian Service Medal 1939-45 and Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., Australia.
Attributed to Major Alexander Hugh Fraser MC MID ED
Fantastic service. An original Gallipoli landing 12th Bn Officer transferring to 52nd Bn for France where he earns his Military Cross prior to becoming a POW and sent to Germany wounded.
Mounted as worn VF/VF+ $575
Miniatures: The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Jubilee 1977. Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951-72, Sweden, Knight of the order of Vasa (Knight of the order of Vasa missing centre). Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
These medals came from the estate of Sir Charles Lloyd Jones of David Jones fame.
Heavily worn & loved group with Damage to Vasa Order $300.00
Miniatures: The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel; The Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O., Member’s 4th Class breast badge, silver-gilt and enamels; M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 2nd type badge; British War and Victory Medals.
Miniatures: Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals.
Frayed ribbon but otherwise Good VF SOLD
Miniatures: Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R.; British War Medal, 1914/15 Star, Victory Medal, 1939-45 and Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army
Incorrect order as worn by recipient
Mounted as worn Good to VF SOLD
Miniatures: Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 7 clasps, Cape Colony, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; British War Medal, Victory Medal and Khedive’s Star 1884-6.
Mounted as worn VF $355
Miniatures: India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, NorthWest Frontier 1930-31; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R.; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army
Mounted as worn VF/VF+ $225
Miniatures: M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type badge; British War medal and Coronation 1937 with presentation pin on reverse,
Mounted as worn VF $175
Miniatures: Military Cross, G.V.R., British War and Victory Medals
Mounted as worn VF+ SOLD
Miniatures: Military Cross, G.V.R.,1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, M.I.D. oak leaf and Italian War Cross, bronze.
Frayed ribbon but otherwise VF $245
Miniatures: Order of St. John officer badge, silver and enamel; British War Medal, Victory Medal; Coronation 1937 and Belgium, Croix de Guerre
Mounted as worn VF $225
Miniatures: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Rel. of Ladysmith, Transvaal, M.I.D. oak leaf; King’s South Africa 1901-02, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Defence Medal, Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. and Army Meritorious Service Medal G.V.R.
Mounted as worn VF sold
Miniatures: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Natal, Transvaal, South Africa 1901; 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal and Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R., with Bar
Mounted as worn Good to VF $225
Miniatures: Royal Red Cross, 1st Class (R.R.C.), G.VI.R. silver-gilt, gold, and enamel,1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-45.
Mounted as worn VF/VF+ $245
Miniatures: Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class (A.R.R.C.), G.V.R., silver and enamel, with lady’s bow riband; British War Medal and Victory Medal with M.I.D. oak leaf.
Mounted as worn VF $245
Miniatures: War Medal 1939-45; Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Reserve Force Decoration with Bar and Efficiency Decoration, E.II.R., Australia.
Attributed to NX143909 Craftsman Kenneth James Terlich 2/4 Mech. EQPT. W/S. (Rank and posting at time of discharge WW2).
Mounted as worn VF $85
MISSION IN VIETNAM 4RAR FIRST TOUR
$70
MM (GVI) and WWII group of six to WX1822 Corporal John Torrens Snelling all medals correctly impressed. A painter from Northam, WA, he enlisted on 4 Mar 1940, as one of the 2/11th Bn reinforcements reallocated to raise the Australian 25th Brigade in the UK. An original member of ‘B’ Company, 2/31st Bn, he took part in the 2/31st Bn defence of Mersa Matruh in Apr-May 1941, then the advance into Lebanon in June. During the Battalion’s first engagement with the enemy at Khirbe, during the capture of Merdjayoun, B and D companies were caught by surprise in the open by a Vichy French fireplan, leaving many wounded men without cover. As a driver, he made numerous trips forward, initially by vehicle, then on foot, rescuing at least eight men. He was recommended for the immediate award of the DCM, but subsequently awarded an immediate MM for his extreme bravery in crossing the fire swept ground in front of the well-defended enemy position. Merdjayoun was eventually captured, for the loss of 16 killed and 34 wounded and was the first of WX2437 PTE James Heather Gordon of B Coy’s actions cited, for which he was awarded the first West Australian VC of the war. He took part in the capture of Jezzine, and was wounded in action by a shell blast during the Vichy counter-attack on 16 Jul, leaving him partially blind. He returned to Australia with the 2/31st in Jan 1942 and was transferred to the 2/1st Guard Bn, serving in New Guinea and Morotai until the end of the war. He returned to WA and was discharged in Sep 1945, worked as a painter for the WA Government Railways until retirement, and died in Como, WA, on 27 May 1991. (group swing mounted as worn, on original ribbons. Includes original portrait photo in uniform, original colour patch, and his RAS Badge)
Good/VF SOLD
$25
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