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Single: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, eight clasps, “Belmont, Modder River, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast, SA 1901” impressed to 784 M. Lally, Cldstm: Gds:

Michael Lally was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1875 and attested for the Coldstream Guards there on 9 February 1897, having previously served in the 4th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. He served with the Guards in South Africa during the Boer War from 21 October 1899 until 23 December 1901, before transferring to the Army Reserve on 4 November 1902. He was discharged on 8 February 1909, after 12 years’ service.

On the outbreak of the Great War Lally re-enlisted into the York and Lancaster Regiment on 5 August 1914, and served with the 3rd Battalion in Gallipoli from 12 October 1915. He was evacuated to Egypt on 20 December 1915, arriving there on 3 February 1916.

Minor marks, otherwise good very fine SOLD

Single: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, four clasps “Cape Colony, Wepener, Transvaal, Wittebergen” impressed to 891 Pte. E. Whitehead. Kaffrn: Rifles

Provenance: Buckland Dix and Wood, November 1991.

Minor edge nicks, about extremely fine SOLD

single: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasps 6002 CORPL. G. DOWNES, MIDDX REGT:

Note: Medal roll states “St Helena”

Nearly Very fine SOLD

Single: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, three clasps “CC, OFS & S. A. 1902” Impressed to 6385 PTE H. SWAIN YORK & LANC: REGT

Good very fine $325

Single: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, three clasps “Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Belfast” impressed to 3802 Pte. O. Pritchard, Manchester Regt.

Two edge bruises, otherwise nearly extremely fine SOLD

Single: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, two clasps “CC & OFS” impressed to 6400 PTE J. WILSON RL: LANC: REGT

Good very fine $325

Single: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, two clasps “Rhodesia, Relief of Mafeking impressed to 25 Cpl: W. H. Davis. S. Rhod: Vols:

Partially corrected, with the rank additionally re-engraved, edge bruising, VF SOLD

Single: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, two clasps “Talana, Defence of Ladysmith” impressed to 9327 Pte. O. Thatcher. K.R.R.C.

Thatcher served with the King’s Royal Rifle Corps in South Africa during the Boer War, and was invalided on 24 April 1900.

Nearly extremely fine SOLD 

single: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, two clasps “Transvaal & S. A. 1902” 3912 PTE A. V. ATCHELOR BORDER REGT.

Good very fine SOLD

Single: Rare Commonwealth of Australia Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Edward VII issue. Correctly chisel engraved to 521 A/Bdr W. Clarke R.A.A. 30.1.09.

Williams claims only 167 issued EF SOLD

Single: Rare Commonwealth of Australia Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Edward VII issue. Correctly chisel engraved to 521 A/Bdr W. Clarke R.A.A. 30.1.09.

Williams claims only 167 issued EF SOLD

Single: Royal Navy L.S. & G.C G.VI.R., 2nd issue MX.45497 A. J. W. Brewer. E.A.1. H.M.S. Dolphin.

EF $185

Single: Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. E.II.R., 2nd issue MX.60408 F. J. C. Goodenough. P.O. Ck. (S) H.M.S. Excellent.

EF $195

Single: Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head J.85586 A. G. Miller. P.O. H.M.S. Deptford.

EF $175

Near EF SOLD

Single: SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL1853 impressed to JOHN HALPIN, 74^TH REGT

John Halpin was born 1822 in Limerick, Tipperary, Ireland joining the 74^th Regiment (number 1766) on the 22^nd February 1840, at the age of 18. John saw service in the 3^rd Kaffir war of 1850-53 with his unit the 74^th Highland Regiment. In 1864 after 20 years of service and in receipt of a pension he migrated to Sydney NSW along with his five children on board “The Queen of the East”. His wife was not aboard but was noted as already living in the colony; John’s occupation was listed as Shoemaker and soldier.

Good, fine SOLD

Single: SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL1853 impressed to JOHN HALPIN, 74^TH REGT

John Halpin was born 1822 in Limerick, Tipperary, Ireland joining the 74^th Regiment (number 1766) on the 22^nd February 1840, at the age of 18. John saw service in the 3^rd Kaffir war of 1850-53 with his unit the 74^th Highland Regiment. In 1864 after 20 years of service and in receipt of a pension he migrated to Sydney NSW along with his five children on board “The Queen of the East”. His wife was not aboard but was noted as already living in the colony; John’s occupation was listed as Shoemaker and soldier.

Good, fine SOLD

Single: South Atlantic 1982, with rosette. Correctly impressed to AB (R) S. G. TEMPLETON D171837Q  HMS BRILLIANT

Note: HMS Brilliant was involved in many incidents during the war including the shooting down of three A-4 Skyhawks. In defence the type 22 frigate came under Argentine air attack outside San Carlos Water where she was slightly damaged by cannon fire.

Comes with original box of issue.

Near EF SOLD

Single: St. Jean d’Acre 1840, bronze, unnamed, pierced with ring suspension

SOLD

Single: Sutlej Medal for Aliwal 1846 with clasp “Sobraon”. Correct period naming to CHAS ROBERTS 16^TH LANCERS.

Charles Roberts enlisted 13^th January 1825 in Reading, Sussex to the 59^th Foot (also shown as 52^nd), Regimental number 1638 at the age of 15 year and 2 months

Volunteered on the 18^th December 1828 to serve with the 16^th Dragoons

Transferred to the 3^rd Light Dragoons 1^st April 1846 30^th September 1848

Medically discharged unfit in 1848 at 43 years of age due to injuries sustained whilst in the saddle having served a total of 22 years and 11 months including the campaign in Afghanistan in 1838-39 at the assault and capture of Ghuznee, the action at Maharajpoor in 1843 and Aliwal and Sobraon in 1846. Comes with service docs.

 The 16^th Lancers were made famous for their charge at Aliwal completely routing the Sikh squares something the French were unable to do against the British Squares at Waterloo

 
  Contact wear Good Fine SOLD

Single: Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue, unnamed, pierced with rings for suspension

SOLD

Single: Turkish Crimea 1855, French issue, unnamed, fitted with a bar suspension.

SOLD

Single: United States Bronze Star correctly named to Charles H Brown in box of issue along with the Secretary of the Army’s award card.

A period Newspaper clipping gives an insight into Charles’s service and award

“At the time, Mr Brown was a Technician Fourth Grade, assigned to duty with the 101^st Coast Artillery Battalion (AA).

Technician Brown performed meritorious service from September to November, 1942. The citation accompanying the medal said, “He volunteered to help build the important road from Port Moresby to Ioribaiwa. This road, constructed over a very treacherous jungle mountain range, speeded up supply of the Australian Army. Technician Brown’s initiative and devotion to duty made an important contribution to the successful defense of Port Moresby.”

Antiaircraft played an important role in the Papuan Campaign. Its units were among the most forward elements and in their activity in Northern New Guinea they were involved in an operation that enveloped the enemy’s rear. The campaign was marked by close cooperation and coordination between the American and Australian Anti-Aircraft units. All American Anti=Aircraft units participating in the Papuan Campaign received the Presidential Unit Citation.

A cut of the article accompanies the medal and is framed along with the Secretary of the Army’s award card.

Good very fine $475

FAMILY GROUPING

Father

Single: Volunteer Force Long Service, V.R. correct period naming to 343 SERGT H. TAYLOR 1^ST V.B. LEICESTERSHIRE REGT.

Son

Four: 1914/15 star, British War, Victory Medal and L. S. G. C. Medal (GV) all correctly impressed to 7193 C. SJT. D. TAYLOR SCO. RIF.

Note: Colour Sergeant Douglas Taylor 18^th April 1914 disembarked 5^th (M.I.) Battalion Nigeria Regiment