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PARTICULARLY WANTED, NGS MEDAL WITH TRAFALGAR CLASP
Military General
Service Medal (4 clasps, Orthes, Nivelle, St.Sebastian, Pyrenees) to Ensign
(later Lieutenant) H.D.Donovan with the 48th Regiment of Foot
Price:
£2,750
This medal comes with a large amount of research, including a
colour photograph of his surviving grave stone. Donovan retired from military
service after peace was declared in 1815. After marrying, Donovan had two
daughters and three sons. Two of the sons went to America in the 1850s, and one
became a Colonel in the Confederate Army. The medal survives in excellent
condition and has not been polished, so has a wonderful age patina. There are
still many avenues for further research into the Donovan family. Very nice medal
and interesting history.
Military General Service Medal (4 clasps, Pyrennes, Nive,
Orthes, Toulouse) to Lieutenant Charles W.Campbell with the 39th
Regt.Foot
Price: SOLD
This medal comes with a large amount
of copied paperwork, including a full set of documents from the National
Archives. Particularly interesting is a letter dated 25th April 1811, where
Campbell's Commanding officer, Balfour writes to Lieut.Col.Torrens, recommending
ensign Campbell to be promoted to Lieutenant. Balfour states, "...he is a very
fine young man, and has always been with the 1st Battalion in the Mediterranean
since the date of his appointment." The recommendation was accepted and Campbell
was promoted to Lieutenant on 2nd May 1811.
Price: £1,750
An extremely rare example of a Penninsular War / Waterloo period silver crossbelt plate originally belonging to a member of the 5th Battalion, 60th Regt. of Foot (Rifles).This particular plate was found by a metal detectorist on the southern slopes of the Pyrennes, just below the Col de Lessessa. Since the 5th Battalion of the 60th
were fighting in this area during the battle of the Pyrenees in the summer of 1813, it is likely that this plate was lost or from the body of a member of that unit. The plate has survived in very good condition (bearing in mind that it has been buried for such a long time, and is complete with its typical back fittings. Various research papers are included with this item.
Military General
Service Medal (1 clasp Martinique) to
Lieutenant John kelly with the 25th Regiment of Foot
Price:
£1,975
Lieutenant Kelly was one of only three men to the 25th Regiment with the single clasp Martinique. Kelly is confirmed on the Roll, along with his entitlement to the Martinique clasp. The medal has an edge knock at 6.00, but is otherwise. Extremely fine with pleasant age darkening.
Wounded at Albuhera
Price: £3,250
A rare and near mint example of the MGS given in this instance to one of the so-called 'Albuhera 'Die Hard's. The 57th took a huge death toll at the Battle of Albuhera, and Wellington was later to write, "Our dead, particularly the 57th, were lying as they fought, in ranks, and every wound was to the front".Brick is confirmed on the
Roll as receiving this medal with these clasps. The medal comes with a file of research paperwork, including copies from the National Archive confirming he was wounded at Albuhera.
Military General Service Medal (4 clasps, Egypt, Maida, Talavera, Salamanca) to Private John Coombs with the 61st Regiment Foot (Gloucestershire)
Price: SOLD
John Coombs was serving with the 61st at the Cape of Good Hope in 1800 when they were sent by ship to Egypt. After a nightmare march across the desert in August they reached Cairo only to find that the campaign was over.
In 1806 the 61st were sent from Sicily to oppose the French at Naples. The Light Company of the 61st were a part of a Light Infantry battalion when they were attacked by 6,200 French. For the first time the new fire tactics in line were used, devastating the French and giving a brilliant victory to the British.
At Talavera in Spain during 1809, the British forces faced a massed attack by an overwhelming number of French. The British forces managed to repel the French and immediately counter attacked, unfortunately the Guards Brigade went out of control and were thrown back in the confusion. The 61st held fast but were finally forced back, the situation was restored but only at a cost to the 61st of 265 casualties (34% unit strength).
By 1812, the 61st were engaged at the battle of Salamanca. as a part of the reserve division, they were ordered to repel a french attack, which threatened to ruin a British victory. The 61st managed to repel the attack but at a huge cost of 366 casualties (67% unit strength). Coombs was almost certainly one of the wounded from this engagement, as he is listed as "sick" directly afterwards and took no further part in any battles. He was discharged on pension in February 1815 and was still alive in 1854 aged at least 74.
The surviving Military General Service Medal is an extremely rare clasp combination, with approximately 20 medals of this combination having been awarded and only two to this regiment. The medal survives in exellent condition and is sold with a large amount of photocopied paperwork relating to Coombs.
Military General Service Medal (4 clasps, Toulouse, Orthes,
Nive, Nivelle) to Private Alexander Munro with the 71st Regt.Foot
Price: SOLD
Only seven of this clasp combination to the regiment. Munro
was present at Waterloo. This medal was sold together with his Waterloo Medal
through Glendining in 1907. Overall very good to excellent condition.
Price: SOLD
Thring's medal has survived in overall excellent condition, free from dents or bruises. He was present at Waterloo.Supplied with a photocopied page from the M.G.S Roll.
Military General Service Medal (3 clasps, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse) to Private Patrick Byrne with the 18th Light Dragoons
Price: £1,675
Sold with photocopies from the M.G.S roll page. 28 of this clasp combination to the regiment. This medal was sold through Baldwin's Auction house in 1954.
Military General Service Medal (clasp 'Toulouse') to Private John McCormick of the 5th Dragoon Guards
Price: £1,275
Sold with photocopies from the M.G.S roll page. Only 31 single 'Toulouse' clasps given to members of this regiment.
Military General Service Medal, (clasp 'Orthes') to Private
John Argent, 7th Regt.Foot (Royal Fusiliers)
Price: SOLD
Sold with photocopies from the M.G.S roll page. This medal
was sold through Glendinings auction house in 1964.
Military
General Service miniature medal, (clasps Vittoria, Pyrenees, Toulouse) first
quality sterling silver struck miniature
Price: SOLD
This
superb period miniature is struck in silver and retains the original silver
buckle and the original silk ribbon. The cost of such a miniature would have put
it in the preserve of officers, possibly allowing a dedicated
collector/researcher to attribute it to just a few individuals.
Price: SOLD
An extremely rare excellent condition example of the NGS medal awarded to Master John Font, aboard HMS Doris. Much research has been undertaken on this medal, showing that Font was 'press ganged' into service, but later took his qualifications leading to his ultimate rank
of Master to the ship (the most important man aboard the ship apart from the Captain). Font was wounded twice in the West Indies, and was a Mate aboard HMS Barfleur, taking part in the Calders Action, before being promoted to Master. The medal survives in excellent condition with fine detail remaining, bears the original silk ribbon and the original NGS smaller size silver buckle. There was just over 100 men with the rank of Master who were eligable for the NGS medal, and our research so far seems to show
that another example of that rare rank has not been for sale in nearly ten years. various research papers with this medal.
Price: £3,250
A mint condition example of the NGS medal awarded to Midshipman William Burt for being aboard the HMS Superb during the bombardment of Algiers 1816. By 1823 Burt had passed his examinations and become a Mate aboard the Union Schooner, where it is stated that Burt was "Strenuously employed in the suppression of piracy". Burt was promoted again in 1826 to Chief Mate, and in the same year to Lieutenant. He married in 1830 and had four children. Provenance: Sold through Spink 1994. Photocopied details of Burt's career present. Single name to vessel. Becoming incresingly difficult to acquire any officer grade NGS medals !
Price: £2,750
A near mint condition example of the NGS medal awarded to Pte. Thomas Webster R.M. He served aboard HMS Andromache earning his entitlement to the Algiers clasp, and aboard the HMS Severn, where he earned the entitlement to the St.Sebastian
clasp. Webster is shown on the Greenwich Hospital Roll. Provenance: Sotheby's 1990. A handwritten document accompany's the medal. A scarce clasp combination, and undoubtedly worthy of further research.
Price: £1250
An excellent example of the Naval General Service Medal with rare Banda Neira Clasp (only 68 ever issued). With research undertaken on this medal, it is believed to have belonged to Midshipman John Samuel Yeats (Lieutenant in 1815). Although the actual medal has been professionally erased the research shows that this was almost undoubtedly worn as a spare by Yeats (his original
named example being held at the Portsmouth Museum collection). The medal survives in excellent near mint condition with the rim beautifully polished. An extremely inexpensive way of owning a very rare clasp. various papers and research included.
Price: SOLD
An excellent example of the Naval General Service Medal with Syria Clasp, awarded to Ordinary Seaman Moran serving aboard HMS Rodney. The medal is complete with ribbon and survives in excellent overall condition with pleasing patination. Martin Moran is a unique name to the Roll, and the medal is
sold with copies from the Roll. Provenance: Sold through Christies in 2005.
Naval General Service Medal with Syria clasp awarded to Boy HW Boulton serving aboard HMS Hastings
Price: SOLD
An excellent example of the Naval General Service Medal with Syria Clasp, awarded to a Boy aboard HMS Hastings. The medal retains its original ribbon and survives in near mint condition with fine uncleaned patination. Sold with copy of Roll.
An original hand written document dated 14th January 1784 from a Lieutenant in the 72nd Regiment Foot (Manchester)
Price: SOLD
An interesting letter written by Lieutenant John Drinkwater of the 72nd Regt.Foot (Royal Manchester Volunteers)to Captain John Nangreave, concerning his difficulty in purchasing a captaincy. Two page letter in excellent overall condition.
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