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Auction House:
Webb's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Medals, Badges, Insignia
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*** Group of 8 to Rear Admiral William Arthur, CB, RN, after whom Port Arthur, China, was named. (i) Companion of the military division of the Order of the Bath, breast badge with ribbon buckle, 18ct gold (hallmarked AMRG 1879) and enamel. Appointed 1881.… ***
*** Gallipoli DSO in important group of 10 to Colonel Bertram Sibbald Finn, CBE, DSO, ED, New Zealand Medical Corps & New Zealand Dental Corps. (i) Commander of the military division of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), 2nd type neck badge. (ii)… ***
*** A group of family medals, including a World War I Distinguished flying cross awarded to Samuel Dawson ***
*** Rare and unique group of 4 to George Moore, Auckland Naval Artillery. (i) New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal, with an ornamental bar in place of usual ring suspender, Named: No 7 1st CPO George Moore, Auckland Naval Artillery Vols.'. Granted 24… ***
*** Group of 8 to Warrant Officer John William Dalton, NZEF & NZAOC. (i) 1914-15 Star (9/1255 Farr/Sjt J W Dalton, NZEF). (ii) British War Medal 1914-18 (9/1255 Sjt J W Dalton, NZEF). (iii) Victory Medal 1919 (9/1255 Sjt J W Dalton, NZEF). (iv) War Medal… ***
*** Outstanding group of 6 to Warrant Officer I Frederick William James, RNZA. (i) Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 w/3c 'Cape Colony', 'Transvaal' and 'South Africa 1902' 95297 Tpr F W James, NZMR 8th Cont.). (ii) War Medal 1939-45. (iii) New Zealand War… ***
*** Group of 9 to James Conley, Auckland Naval Artillery, New Zealand Permanent Militia, and RNZA. (i) New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (Pty Off. J Conley, Auckd Nvl Vrs), engraved in large capital letters. BBM records 12 medals to unit; Longley records 2… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1845 to 1846. (T Tuzise, Gunrs Mate, HMS North Star), impressed naming. Also entitled to China Medal 1842. The recipient's surname is spelt 'Trezise' in both Longley (RN & RM) and Douglas Morris (NM). It was not unusual… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1845 to 1846. (John N Tripp, Gr's Mate, HMS Hazard). Also entitled to China Medal 1842. Recorded in Longley (RN & RM). 9 officers and 22 naval ratings received this medal; BBM 35 medals to the ship. In Douglas-Morris (NM).… ***
*** Group of 5 to WO I T S Power, RNZA. (i) War Medal 1939-45, privately engraved (4954 RSM T S Power, RNZA). (ii) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45, privately engraved (4954 RSM T S Power, RNZA). (iii) Permanent Forces Beyond the Empire and Seas Long… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1845 to 1846. (J James AB, HMS Castor), impressed naming. Longley (RN & RM) confirms 4 officers, 56 naval ratings, 2 officers and 7 other ranks of Royal Marines (69 in all) from Castor received this dated medal.… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (S D Calvert, Wairoa Rifle Vol.). Named in engraved large capital letters. Longley records 27 NCO and men, including Calvert, of the unit received undated medals. Calvert is mentioned in James Cowan, 'The New Zealand… ***
*** An important set of military medals for Major General William John Napier, CB, cmG with badges and insignier belonging to Napier, 1863-1925 CB, cmG,QSA 3 bars cape Colony, OFS, trans small alteration to 'G' in RGA, 1914-15 star (Lt-Col RGA) British war… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1845 to 1847. (C Lee, Capt A Ft Gd, HMS Racehorse), impressed naming. With ornate silver ribbon brooch. Longley (RN & RM) notes that 3 officers and 24 naval ratings together with 9 NCOs and men of Royal Marines of this… ***
*** Group of 7 to Sapper Rasmus Neville Green, MM, 5th Field Co, New Zealand Engineers, 2 NZEF. (i) Military Medal (MM), George VI (40632 Spr R N Green, 2 NZEF, 1944). (ii) 1939-34 Star. (iii) Africa Star. (iv) Italy Star. (v) Defence Medal. (vi) War Medal… ***
*** Group of 6 to Flight Lieutenant George Maurice Given, DFC, RNZAF. (i) Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), reverse dated 1944; with case. [Approximately 1,014 DFC to New Zealanders]. (ii) 1939-34 Star. (iii) Air Crew Europe Star w/c 'France and Germany'.… ***
*** Group of 6 to Sergeant William James Ramsay, MM, Otago Regiment, 1NZEF. (i) Military Medal (MM), King George V (12-1777 SJT: W J Ramsay, 2/Otago R.). (ii) 1914-15 Star (12/1777 SJT W J Ramsay, NZEF). (iii) British War Medal 1914-18(12/1777 SJT W J Ramsay,… ***
*** A rare Victorian silver Army of India medal with dates 1799 - 1826 and clasp. Awarded to Lieut T.G.EG Kenny 3rd NI ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1860 to 1861. (G North, Captn F Top, HMS Iris) Longley records that 10 RN officers and 49 ratings, and 1 Royal Marine office and 12 NCO and men. Total of 72, received a medal with these dates. Recorded by Douglas-Morris… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (J Dinwiddie, Napier Rifle Vol.). Named in engraved large capitals. Longley confirms entitlement and 9 NCOs and men of unit received medals. Stowers records that John Dinwiddie was engaged at Omarunni in October 1866.… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1863 to 1865. (Geo. Tucker, Stoker HMS Eclipse), impressed naming. Entitlement confirmed by Longley (RN & RM) and Douglas-Morris (NM). The ship received 13 medals with these dates to officers, 49 to naval ratings and a… ***
*** 65th Regiment Shoulder Belt plate, brass with silver embellishments. The 65th (Yorkshire North Riding Regiment) or 'The Royal Tigers' served in New Zealand 1846-1865; in Wellington and Wanganui (1846-47) and later in Taranaki and Waikato (1860-66). ***
*** Pair to Private Michael Lees, 70th Foot. (i) Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58, no claps (3303 Pte M Lees, 70th Foot). (ii) New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (3303 Pte M Lees, 70th Foot). Both medals impressed naming. With research notes. ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1845 to 1846. (R Parish, Captn F Top, HMS Osprey), with unofficial engraved ornate silver ribbon brooch. Impressed naming. Longley records 11 recipients (7 naval ratings and 4 NCOs and Royal Marines) of the medal with… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1863 to 1864. (H Trigger, Drumr HMS Esk), impressed naming. BBM records that 120 medals with these dates were issued to the ship. Longley (RN & RM) records 121 medals to RN and RM, and records that H Trigger was the only… ***
*** Group of 8 to Lieutenant-Colonel Cedric Arthur Herman, ED, NZEF & NZTS. (i) 1914-15 Star (12/2901 Mjr C A Herman). (ii) British War Medal 1914-18 (12/2901 Mjr C A Herman). (iii) Victory Medal 1919 with MID emblem (12/2901 Mjr C A Herman). (iv) War Medal… ***
*** Group of 3 to Honorary Lieutenant Sydney Spencer George, VD, Dunedin Garrison Band. (i) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration (VD), Edward VII, hallmarked SG London 1909 (Honorary Lieut Sydney Spencer George, Dunedin Garrison Band 1910).… ***
*** Unusual group of 5 to Leading Signalman Reginald P V Hayter, BEM, RN, New Zealand Division RN and RNZN. (i) British Empire Medal, military division, (BEM) (Ldg Sglmn Reginald P V Hayter, NZD 1193). (ii) British War Medal 1914-18 (J92105 R P V Hayter, Boy… ***
*** Pair, plus 3 masonic jewels, to Captain John Edward Barltrop, Manchester Rifle Vols. (i) Volunteer Long Service Medal, Victoria (Capt John Edward Barltrop, Manchester Rifle Vols (1903). 120 medals issued. (ii) New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1860 to 186. (Wm Lambell, AB HMS Cordelia), impressed naming. William Lambell was born in Devon on 3 July 1834. Joined RN as a Boy 2nd class in 1851, Ordinary Seaman 1852 and served on several ships before joining the… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1860 to 1861. (S Jenkins, AB HMS Pelorus), impressed naming. In Longley (RN & RM) 12 officers and 74 naval ratings (total 86) of the ship received this medal; BBM states 117 medals. Jenkins was a carpenter and… ***
*** New Zealand Cross (NZC). REPLICA commissioned in 1982 by the New Zealand Coin and Medal Co. Ltd., of Auckland and produced by the New Zealand Mint, of Auckland. Only 67 of the projected 200 crosses were produced in sterling silver and 18ct gold. Reverse… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1864 to 1866. (1010 John Hoctor, 1st Bn 12th Regt), impressed naming. BBM 158 medals to Regt. 12th (East Suffolk) Regiment was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Meade Hamilton, CB, who purchased his command of the 1st… ***
*** The New Zealand medal authorised in 1869 and awarded to A. Cresswell, Taranaki MS for services during the Land Wars 1845-47 and 1860-66. ***
*** The New Zealand medal authorised in 1869 and awarded to Edward Reordan 70th East Surrey Reg. For services during the Land Wars 1845-47 and 1860-66. ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1861 to 1866. (J Westbrook) impressed naming. Bullock driver Jacob Westbrook, Imperial Commissariat Corps, was a civilian. Both Longley and Stowers confirm entitlement, the latter noting that 36 medals named to Corps known… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (Pte Wm Keith, Taranaki Mil Settlers). Recorded by Longley and Stowers, who notes that the medal was issued on 14 May 1888, and the style of naming being correct for this period. BBM 203 medals to unit. William Keith was… ***
*** Group of 3 to T J Surgenor, Rifleman NZEF & Constable, New Zealand Police. (i) British War Medal 1914-18 (52894 Rflm T J Surgenor, NZEF). (ii) Victory Medal 1919 (52894 Rflm T J Surgenor, NZEF). (iii) New Zealand Police Commissioner's Long Service and… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1861 to 1866. (J Arbuckle, 2nd Waikato Regt), impressed naming with original card box of issue. Entitlement confirmed by Longley but not listed in Stowers. Barton records him as having enrolled at Sydney on 24 September… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (Wi Hoe Hoe, Native Contingent). Naming in waxed letters suggesting it is a late issue; with original card box with name written over the name of 'F Wooster, 3rd Waikato Regt. Not in Longley. In Stowers, as a private in… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (Corpl J Blake, AC). Longley records a Constable James Blake and a Corporal James George Blake on the AC roll. Both names appear in Stowers, who notes that their medals were issued in 1872 and 1873 respectively and that… ***
*** Pair to Colour-Sergeant Frederick Thomas Bould, Wellington & Johnsonville Rifle Vols. (i) New Zealand Volunteer Service Medal, Edward VII (No 357 Pte Frederick T Bould, Welln Guards Rifle Vols 1906). Granted 22 March 1906. (ii) New Zealand Long and… ***
*** Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration (VRD). George V, GVR cypher, hallmarked SG London, 1927, with case of issue. ***
*** 1939-45 Campaign Stars and Medals (a selection, some with ribbons). (i) 1939-34 Star x6. (ii) Air Crew Europe Star x 2 (scarce). (iii) Africa Star w/c '8th Army' (with ribbon). (iv) Burma Star. (v) Burma Star w/c 'Pacific' (with ribbon). (vi) Italy Star x… ***
*** Group of 6 to Allan Ulric Norman Hayes, NZEF, NZGA, RNZAF. (i) British War Medal 1914-18 (2/2637 Bdr A U N Hayes, NZEF). (ii) Victory Medal 1919 ( 2/2637 Bdr A U N Hayes, NZEF). (iii) War Medal 1939-45. (iv) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. (v) New… ***
*** A bronze Gallipoli Anzac medal dated 1915, issued 1967 obverse features Simpson and his donkey, reverse a map of Australia New Zealand and the Southern cross ***
*** Great War 'Tribute' Medal. In 9ct Gold in shape of a shield and engraved 'The Great War 1914-18. A Token of Honour to 8/17 W C Burdett from Roseberry Residents on his return from four and a half years active service.' And Medal 'For King and Country',… ***
*** New Zealand Medal, undated reverse. (Edward Clatterbourk, No 9 Coy Taranaki Mil Settlers); impressed in small capitals. Longley and Stowers record medal to 'Chatterbourk' and Stowers notes surname also as recorded as Clutterbourk and Clutterbuck. Medal… ***
*** Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration (VD). George V, GRI cypher, hallmarked, London 1918 (Major C H Broad, Res of Officers 1921), engraved naming. According to Stagg 309 of this decoration awarded. With case. [Note: Name of H V Searle, of Nelson… ***
*** Group of 3 to Corporal R R Wilberfoss, NZEF. (i) 1914-15 Star (1/290 Cpl R R Wilberfoss, NZEF). (ii) British War Medal 1914-18 (1/290 Cpl R R Wilberfoss, NZEF). (iii) Victory Medal 1919 (1/290 Cpl R R Wilberfoss, NZEF). With some research notes. ***
*** New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal. (1887-1931) (No 51 Gunner W M Brown, Lyttelton Naval Arty Vols. 1897). Medal granted 27 August 1897. ***
*** New Zealand Police Commissioner's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. (108 1/C Dete Alexr Henderson, New ZealandP), 1st type, ring suspender, by Kohn. Wills (1990) confirms medal 1887. With record of service. ***
*** New Zealand Police Commissioner's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. w/3c '22 Years' (engraved), '30 Years' and '38 Years' (No 2252 Constable Kelly, A J, New Zealand Police 1934). No ribbon. With service record. ***
*** Group of 8 to Chief Petty Officer Cecil Beale, RN and RNZN. (i) 1939-34 Star. (ii) Atlantic Star. (iii) Africa Star w/c 'North Africa 1942-43'. (iv) Pacific Star. (v) Italy Star. (vi) War Medal 1939-45. (vii) United Nations Service Medal for Korea. (viii)… ***
*** Group of 7 to Able Seaman George Edward Pearce, RN & RNZN. (i) 1939-45 Star. (ii) Africa Star. (iii) Pacific Star. (iv) War Medal 1939-45. (v) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. (vi) King George VI Coronation Medal 1937. Supplement to New Zealand… ***
*** New Zealand Police Commissioner's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. w/3c '22 Years', '30 Years' and '38 Years' (all engraved) (No 644 Serg Edwin Eales, New ZealandP 1907). Clasps awarded 1919, 1923 and 1931. Recorded by Wills (1990) as a type 4 by G T… ***
*** United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand. Silver 5 year medal, by Anton Teutonberg, (Driver Michael Piper, Dunedin City Council, 5 years service, date completed 11/11/06. ***
*** New Zealand Police Commissioner's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. No clasps (2911 Senior Sergeant B C Attwell, New Zealand Police 1970). Recorded by Wills (1990) as a type 8 by Mayer and Kean Ltd. ***
*** A Group of Six Medals British Empire Games New Zealand 1950. 52 mm, bronze, named K. Forsyth NZ. No case. MacMaster 1950 7. Together with (ii) New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, 41 mm, bronze, named on reverse Hop Step and Jump, 1st K. Forsyth, 46'… ***
*** New Zealand Memorial Cross. George VI, with neck ribbon, (10895 Pte R Strange). ***
*** Assorted New Zealand Military badges. New Zealand Military badges collection. Includes: Dunedin Highland Rifle Volunteers Regt. (appears to be a good copy); New Zealand Junior Cadets (King George V); New Zealand Cadet Forces (King's Crown); brass RNZAF… ***
*** Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration (VRD). George V, hallmarked SG London 1927, plain green ribbon. ***
*** Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George VI, unnamed specimen. ***
*** Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George VI, unnamed specimen. ***
*** British War Medal 1914-18 & Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18. (w/r): R Berryman. ***
*** General Service Medal (Army & RAF) 1918-1962. George VI w/c 'Malaya' (30114 Capt R Lockett, Fiji Inf Regt). This officer may have been a New Zealander (Capt R B Lockett, New Zealand Inf) seconded to Fiji Infantry Regt. Medal may be a duplicate. ***
*** Pair to Captain (Temp. Major) J R Mills, RNZIR. (i) Vietnam Medal (30695 Capt. J R Mills, RNZIR). (ii) Vietnamese Campaign Medal (star) (30695 J R Mills). This pair has been incorrectly engraved. Initials should read 'J F'. Sold by New Zealand Army as… ***
*** Group of 5 to Captain Peter Arnott Tacon, New Zealand Army and RNZAF. (i) Defence Medal. (ii) War Medal 1939-45. (iii) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. (iv) Korea Medal 1950- (21228 Capt P A Tacon), 1st type obverse. (v) United Nations Service Medal… ***
*** Royal NZA Veteran bronze [membership] cross. (Corp G B Purdey), engraved on reverse. Longley records 'Purdy' on the roll for New Zealand Medal for service as a Corporal with Taranaki Military Settlers. Stowers records him as 'George Burton (Barton)… ***
*** 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18 and Victory Medal 1919. (no ribbons): 23/214 Sjt F Morgan, NZEF. ***
*** Group of 3 to Major N J Talbot, 1st Auckland Regiment. (i) War Medal 1939-45. (ii) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. (iii) Efficeincy Decoration, New Zealand, Elizabeth II cypher (Maj N J Talbot, 1 Auck). Engraved naming. Mounted as worn. ***
*** Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George VI, unnamed specimen. ***
*** Royal Naval Reserve Decoration (RD). George VI, GRI cypher (post 1941), reverse dated '1942'. ***
*** General Service Medal (Army & RAF) 1918-1962. Elizabeth II, type 1 (Britt Omn) w/c 'Malaya' (36306 Cpl G R J Gill, Fiji Inf Regt). Incorrect regimental number; should read 35306. New Zealand Army collectors specimen. ***
*** New Zealand Memorial Cross. George VI, No suspension ring or ribbon. (NZ 4215161 F/Sgt F J Cousins). With brief notes. ***
*** Korea Medal 1950-. Elizabeth II type 1(Britt Omm), with Mention in Despatches emblem (206094 Major N L Miller). Service number incorrect. It should be 206084. NZDF collectors specimen. ***
*** Assorted British regimental badges. Plus one AIF cap badge. [40]. ***
*** A World War I death plaque with corresponding framed war and Victory medals to Cpl Alfred George Scarr, canterbury Infantry Regiment. Includes a photo and letter. Plaque with suspension hole. Height 78 cm ***
*** Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2 (Drummond J, NZV11055 CRS T, HMNZS Olphert). Drummond was also entitled to Korea Medal 1950-53 and UN Medal for Korea. With research notes on Drummond. ***
*** Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18. (w/r): R J Carter ***
*** Hallmarked sterling New Zealand medal 1913 36 mm, silver, designed and struck by W R Bock, of Wellington. Presented by New Zealand Government to the officers and Crew of ship. Scarce. Morel 1913/3. ***
*** New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1861 to 1861. (Engraved: 'Specimen' and name (Corpl. T Hart 3rd Waikato Regiment) xxx over. New Zealand Army collectors specimen. Longley confirms entitlement of Thomas Hart to medal. Barton also records entitlement and it… ***
*** Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Elizabeth II, type 2 impressed 'specimen'. ***
*** Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 1 (Britt Omn), unnamed specimen. ***
*** New Zealand Police Commissioner's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. w/3c '21 Years', '28 Years' and '35 years'; unnamed specimen by Goodwill Agencies. Sold with New Zealand Police Helmet Badge, white metal, King's Crown and New Zealand Police Helmet… ***
*** General Service Medal (Army & RAF) 1918-1962. Elizabeth II, type 2, w/c 'Malaya' (36499 Sgt D Cameron, New Zealand Regt). With service record. ***
*** General Service Medal (Army & RAF) 1918-1962. w/c 'Malaya' and loose on ribbon 'Cyprus' and 'Near East' Unnamed specimen. ***
*** New Zealand Memorial Cross. George VI, with neck ribbon (NZ404052 F/Sgt George Booth). With brief notes. ***
*** New Zealand Memorial Cross. George VI, with unofficial silver brooch fitting in place of ribbon (284981 Gnr R P Craw). With brief notes. ***
*** British War Medal 1914-18 and Victory Medal 1919. (no ribbons): 3/2823 Pte M N Salmon, NZEF. ***
*** Korea Medal 1950-. Elizabeth II type 2, with MID emblem, unnamed specimen. ***
*** The Queen's Medal for Champion Shots in the New Zealand Naval Forces (1958-). Elizabeth II, no clasp. Name [appears to be 14037 Warrant Officer C Oamn, RNZN] has been XXX over. NZDF collectors specimen. ***
*** New Zealand Ministry of Transport Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. 1st type (Ministry badge on obverse) with two clasps. Unnamed specimen. ***
*** New Zealand Memorial Cross. George VI, with neck ribbon, unnamed specimen in original case. ***
*** New Zealand Memorial Cross. King George VI, with neck ribbon, unnamed specimen in original case. ***
*** Pair to [Mrs] Hilda Gray, Wren, WRNZNS. (i) War Medal 1939-45. (ii) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. With 1988 newspaper extract and personal letter to J A L Gibson. ***