British Medals & Militaria
Naval General Service Medal | Algiers Clasp | Volunteer 1st Class
British Medals & Militaria
MARCH 2024 HIGHLIGHTS & NEWS
We start our February Highlights with a fine example of the Naval General Service Medal with clasp ‘Algiers’, awarded to Volunteer 1st Class, John Hughes Lloyd. Coming from a distinguished Welsh family, Lloyd joined the Royal Navy in 1815 and was assigned to the HMS Royal George. It was aboard the HMS Heron that he took part in the Algiers bombardment. His naval career was long, with Lloyd finally becoming a Royal Navy Commander in 1863. There is a known portrait of the young Lloyd, and a copy of this included in the sale.
Our second Highlight is a very fine example of the famous Georgian memento, ‘British Victories’ published in 1816. This valuable keepsake was in the shape of a brass coin, with a relief of Wellington the obverse, and an inscription to the reverse. Concealed inside are card discs with every major battle of the Napoleonic Wars.
The final February highlight is an important World War II RAF 6E/357 Pierce chronograph watch. This extremely rare, possibly unique survivor, has a handsome black dial and stainless steel case. Pierce received a very small contract from the MOD for the supply of chronograph watches for RAF personnel, hence often missing from the most advanced collections.
Sometimes there is a relatively common or inexpensive item that stands out. Within a consignment of predominantly German items, we have a Lee Enfield 1907 pattern bayonet. In itself, not particularly rare, and not particularly expensive. But this example must be one of the best in the market place. In its own way, quite a beautiful item (item b002756).
Do visit our Take A Pop category, we have a few end of consignments, which have been heavily discounted by the consigners. For example, there is a really good Waterloo Medal, the last of the consigner’s items, discounted down from £4750 to £3750 – that is a true bargain for the canny buyer. There is also a very nice and original Vertex ‘Dirty Dozen’ wristwatch, reduced by the consigner from £1450 to £975. That is an incredible buy for someone !
Check out our Take A Pop category. Here you will find heavily discounted end-of-consignments. Your chance to find a bargain without compromising quality.
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