In case of issue.

4671.

VRI, 1st (large letter reverse) type  Cr. Serjt. William Hurst O.R. C. 59th Regt. 1850.

Originally fitted with steel clip, this has been replaced with later scroll suspension.

GVF

£275

4706.

VRI, 3rd (small letter reverse) type          29068 Bombr. W. Allen, 8 / Div. Cst. Bde. R.A.

GVF

£105

4866.

VRI, 3rd (small letter reverse) type      1748 Robt. Michael. 1st. Bn. 2nd. Foot.

Private Robert Michael was born at Dumbarton in 1817 and was a 24-year old Labourer when he enlisted at Glasgow on 5 October 1841 into the 2nd Regiment of Foot.  At a sliver over 5 feet six inches, he had grey eyes, dark brown hair and a fresh complexion.  Of his 21 years service almost 13 of them were spent overseas: 40 months in India and 9½ years at the Cape of Good Hope.  Whilst in South Africa he participated in the Third Kaffir War of 1850-53 and was one of the 24 officers and 577 other ranks awarded the South Africa Medal, 1834-53.  On discharge it was stated that his conduct had been ‘Very Good’ although he had been entered twice in the Regimental Defaulters’ Book.

Following his release he made his home at Glasgow.

GVF

£160

4863.

VRI, 3rd (small letter reverse) type      372. Sergt. W. Earl, 2-2nd. Foot.

Colour Serjeant William Earl was born at Norwood, Hounslow, Middlesex and was an 18-year old Labourer when he attested at Westminster on 23 September 1857.  Above average height at 5 feet six inches, he had hazel-coloured eyes, light brown hair and a fresh complexion.  Of his 21 years service, 8½ were spent overseas: 4 months in Malta, almost 4 years in Corfu, almost 2 years at Gibraltar and 28 months in Bermuda.  On discharge it was stated that his conduct had been ‘Very Good’ and that his name had been entered in the Regimental Defaulters Book twice and on one of these occasions he had been tried by Court Martial for ‘breaking out of barracks and drunkenness’.  Following his release he made his home at Southall.

Long Service and Good Conduct Medal awarded 1 July 1876.

NEF

£145

4864.

VRI, 3rd (small letter reverse) type      1228 Sergt. W. Prior, 2-2nd. Foot.

EF

£145

4865.

VRI, 3rd (small letter reverse) type      1066. Pte. C. Cooper. Rl. W. Surr: R.

Charles Cooper was born at Leather Lane, London in 1845 and was a 20-year old Draper when he enlisted into the 2nd Foot at Westminster on 15 June 1865.  On enlistment he was described as being 5 feet 5¼ inches tall with grey eyes, fair hair and a fresh complexion.  Three years later, on 4 November 1868, he was appointed a Bandsman.  He served for 21 years, 12¾ of which (July 1866 to April 1879) were in India.

Long Service Medal with Gratuity awarded in 1883.

NEF

£145

4900.

VRI, 3rd (small letter reverse) type      223 Sergt. F. Tee, E. York.

Recommended 1 October 1889.

VF

£125

4814.

VRI, 3rd (small letter reverse) type      185 Sergt. W. Barrett, Essex R.

Awarded 1 October 1893.

GVF

£115

Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

4480.

VRI, third type (impressed)       C. Gooding, Qr. Mr., H.M.S. Opal.

VF

£195

Hong Kong Royal Naval Dockyard Police Long Service Medal, 1920-73

A005.

EIIR, bronze-gilt.                  Unnamed as issued.

This rare medal was awarded for 15 years service.  Enigmatically, the Hong Kong Dockyard closed in 1961 but men who transferred to other Police Divisions continued to receive the award until 1973.

Approximately 280 medals were issued between 1922 and 1973. Medals were issued both named and un-named.

NEF

£390