WW1 OBE Medal Group to Reverend Hornabrook.

1914/15 star, British war and Victory medal correctly named to Rev. J. O. Hornabroke A.C.D. OBE first type by Garrard & Co Hallmarked for London 1919 and in case of issue. WW2 1939/45 star, Defence and 1939/45 war medal in named and addressed box of issue.
John Oliver Hornabrook was born on 5th November 1879 in Southport Lancashire. His father also John was a Wesleyan preacher who was bo...  read more

Code: 30904

WW1 1914/15 Star Trio to Burchett 2nd Dragoon Guards + ISM.

A very interesting collection of medals including 1914/15 star, British war and victory medal correctly named to 2437 Private Ernest Frederick Burchett of the 2nd Dragoon Guards the Queens Bays. A George VI Imperial Service Medal correctly named to Ernest Burchett.
Ernest Frederick Burchett was born on 17th November 1888 in St Hanover, Middlesex / London. His father, Frederick was a gent...  read more

Code: 30902

QSA to Smith 2nd Norfolk Regiment.

A 2nd Anglo Boer war Queens South Africa Medal correctly named and awarded to 3058 Corporal John Smith of the 2nd battalion the Norfolk Regiment. With three correctly attached clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal.
John Smith was born in Norwich Norfolk around 1887. With a name like John Smith, it has been hard to pinpoint his exact date of birth. As a young man he worked...  read more

Code: 30901

Post WW1 Offices Tropical Uniform.

1920/30’s tropical tunic and jacket worn by a Lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Engineers. Made of a heavy cotton drill material in a light khaki colour. The tunic has bag front pockets, brass belt hooks, George V RE buttons and kings crown and one pip on shoulders. It measures 40 inch chest, 46 inch waist and 16 inches across the shoulders. In very good used condition, no moth damage just signs ...  read more

Code: 30900

Vintage KRRC Officers Mess Dress.

Pre 1958 Officers mess dress for a Captain of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps. A beautiful quality uniform, the jacket made from black wool with silk cords and black velvet embellishments. It has a quilted silk lining and comes with matching trousers with black ribbon stripe and matching waistcoat.
The condition is superb, no sign of any moth damage, there is what looks like a white line on...  read more

Code: 30899

WW1 Medal Pair to Nash MGC – KIA 1st Day Passchendaele.

A poignant British war and victory medal pair correctly named to 46308 Acting Corporal Henry Albert Nash Machine Gun Corps.
Henry Nash was born Walthamstow Essex on 2nd May 1884; his father Joseph was a steam engine fitter; Henry was one of seven children and he married May at St Pancras church in 1904. Before the war he had a good job working as an accountant for an insurance broker and...  read more

Code: 30896

WW1 Officers Compass in Case.

A nice original WW1 issue officer’s compass in blacken and polished brass. Made by J H Steward of London, it is in good working order, however the oil inside has discoloured so it is difficult to see the pointer. The brass bezel which holds the glass unscrews to replace the oil, if desired. Patent dates on the base, the last being February 1916, it comes in its original leather case which is st...  read more

Code: 30894

WW2 RAF NCO’s Side Cap.

A good original RAF No-2 dress cap worn by Non-commissioned officers air crew from around 1940. It is silk lined with a velvet sweat band and comes with its original 2-part cap badge and kings crown buttons.
It is in very good used condition and approximately 6 & ½.  read more

Code: 30891

WW2 era German Iron Cross 2nd Class.

A super example of the EKII, it is the typical three-part construction with a solid iron core. It is marked on the suspender ring but the mark has been stamped and the ring reformed so the marks is a little pinched and hard to read. It needs better eyes than mine.
It comes in excellent original un-touched condition, that is, it is a bit dirty and needs a light clean but a lovely quality...  read more

Code: 30890

1930’s DRL Sports Badge – Bronze.

German Sports Badges was issued for the completion of various physical and athletic tests, this one is in bronze so a 3rd class award.
Although there is some wear to the surface of this badge, it comes in very good condition so it’s only main fault really, is it has a small kink in the pin. A fine example with good makers details on the back.  read more

Code: 30887