WW1 Bombardment of Hartlepool 1914 commemorative Gilt and Enamel Medallion
A scrace gilt metal and enamel badge issued by the Hartlepool hospital fund every year of the great war 1914-1919 to raise funds and commemorate the bombardment of Hartlepool on December 16th 1914 by the German Navy. There were a number of differernt patterns. This one is suspended from a maroon ribbon and the wording is as follows:
"Thanksgiving Day - In Memory of Dec ... read more
WW1 Bombardment of Hartlepool 1915/16 commemorative Gilt and Enamel Pin Brooch Badge
A scrace gilt metal and enamel badge issued by the Hartlepool hospital fund every year of the great war 1914-1919 to raise funds and commemorate the bombardment of Hartlepool on December 16th 1914 by the German Navy. There were a number of differernt patterns. This one also acknowledges the part played by the men of the Durham Royal Garrison Artillery, as it bears the artillery ... read more
WW1 Bamforth Series - Munitions Worker joke postcard
Postally unused, bit grubby, with some lines on the front of the card, which seem to be a printing error, but quite amusing. read more
Irish Republic General Service Miniature Medal (1917-21) - Maker Marked Quinn
The Service (1917-1921) Medal with "Comrac" Bar (meaning combat or action) was awarded to persons who rendered active military service during the War of Independence. There were over 15,000 full size Medals awarded in this class.
Sometimes also referred to as the "Black and Tan" Medal. This is not a modern copy of the miniature medal circulating on famous aucti... read more
WW1 South African Mercantile Marine Medal Pair issued to Woodward - very scarce
Pair of medals correctly impressed to C.H. Woodward, as follows:
a) British War Medal, 1914 - 1918
b) Mercantile Marine War Medal, 1914 - 1918.
Both medals are impressed with just his initials and surname, apparently this was the fashion in which medals to South African recipients were named. These medals are scarce.
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Ampleforth School Combined Cadet Force ( CCF ) Bronze Cap Badge
An original bronze die cast cap badge with two original lugs (east -west). In lovely condition.
Ampleforth College is the leading Roman Catholic public school in the UK and in the County of North Yorkshire.
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WW1 Australia Mercantile Marine Medal Pair issued Coutts an Australian - very scarce
BWM and Mercantile Marine pair correctly impressed to "J.W. Coutts Australian 2356". Ribbon of BWM original but no longer full length. Medals in GVF+ condition. A scarce pair of medals. read more
Scarce 1914-15 Trio to Senior Medical Officer Cameroons Expeditionary Force - Thomas Frederick Gisborne Mayer
A scarce West African threatre trio of medals to Thomas Frederick Gisborne Mayer, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P as follows:
1914-15 Star ( impressed T.F.G. Mayer).
British War Medal, 1914 - 1918 (Capt. T.F.G. Mayer).
Allied Victory Medal, 1914 - 1919 (Capt T.F.G. Mayer).
An unusual recipient for a scarce campaign. A named 1914-15 star without rank... read more
WW1 Rare Mercantile Marine Torpedoed Arm Badge
A very rare embroidered gold bullion on black felt, with original manufacturer's label still attached to the reverse! This reads: "Stephen Simpson, Gold and Silver lace manufacturer and embroiderer, Avenham Road Works, Preston". 7.5cm x 2.5cm.
When Jellicoe inspected the merchant seaman gunnery training college at Cyrstal Palace, he went down the ranks of one class aski... read more