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Hallmarked silver ladies pocket watch together with hallmarked silver chain, dogtag and winder

Medals of S/9037 Private John Forbes of the 8th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders who was killed in action KIA on 19th August 1916 in the Battle of the Somme, comprising WWI war medal, victory medal [S-9037 PTE J FORBES SEAFORTH] and 1914-15 star [S-9037 PTE J FORBES SEA HIGHRS], also one half of his dogtag, with photocopied research papers. 

THE HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT MEDAL GROUP TO VICE-ADMIRAL SIR ARTHUR FRANCIS PRIDHAM, K.B.E., C.B. as First Lieutenant on H.M.S. Marlborough, he rescued members of the Russian Royal Family and was A.D.C. to Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, K.B.E. (Military) Knight Commander's 2nd type set of insignia, comprising neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, silver, silver-gilt, and enamelThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion's, neck badge, a silver-gilt example with enamel, complete with full ribbon1914/15 Star, correctly impressed Lieut. A. F. Pridham. R.N.British War Medal, correctly impressed, Lt. Commr. A.F. Pridham. R.N. Victory Medal, correctly impressed, Lt. Commr. A.F. Pridham. R.N.1939/45 StarDefence MedalWar Medal1935 Jubilee Medal1937 Coronation MedalRussia, Order of St. Stanislaus, 2nd Class neck badge with swords, by Eduard, St. Petersburg, 46 x 46mm., gold and enamel, with manufacturer's name on reverse, with some enamel loss to the laurel leaves in the wreaths on obverseAmerican Legion of Merit in case of issue, the reverse of the award is officially engraved 'Arthur Pridham'Condition V.F. and betterSold with the original citation for the American Legion of Merit, hand-signed by President Harry Truman; certificate for Legion of Merit, K.B.E. and C.B. Original Dogtag; a badge from his time as A.D.C. to King George 5th; Admiral Shoulder boards; silver guilt and gold bullion; admiral buttons; with three ribbon bars.Admiral Pridham was born in 1886 and joined H.M.S. Britannia - the Royal Navy's Officer training college on the banks of the river Dart at Dartmouth in 1901. H.M.S. Britannia was then 'a wooden wall' hulk. In 1910, he qualified as a Gunnery Officer. At the start of the First World War, he was gunnery officer of the light cruiser H.M.S. Weymouth and took part in the destruction of the German cruiser SMS Koninsberg, which was hiding in the Rufiji River in what is now Tanzania. The 1976 film 'Shout at the Devil' is a fictional account of this incident.In May 1916, he travelled to Rosyth to join the cruiser H.M.S. Defence, but she had sailed unexpectedly early for the Battle of Jutland, where she was lost with all hands. A lucky escape!In 1917, he joined the battleship H.M.S. Marlborough as First Lieutenant and Gunnery Officer. The ship was present at the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet in 1918. Pridham was responsible for the disarming of the battleships SMS Konig and KaiserIn 1919 H.M.S. Marlborough was sent to Yalta Crimea to rescue Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna and surviving members of the Russian Royal family. The ship arrived off Yalta on 7th April 1919, and whilst the Captain was ashore presenting a letter from Queen Alexandra (Edward VII's widow) to the Empress, Pridham was ordered to make arrangements for the embarkation and accommodation of the royal party. The first job was to build an improvised pier so as to avoid embarking passengers and their luggage over the beach. All the officers, including the Captain, were 'evicted' from their cabins; the Captain was able to use his sea cabin, but all the others had to bed down where possible! As most of the cabins now accommodated twice their normal number, the provision of bedding became an issue, especially when it became apparent that the ship would have to embark more people than expected and many ladies.Even today, warships are not designed to carry passengers! In the event, some 84 men and women, including the Empress, were accommodated, including the Tsar's sister Xenia, 12 relations of the Tsar, including Prince Youssoupoff, who had been involved in the assassination of Rasputin, 11 royal children, plus 59 assorted courtiers and servants. Pridham comments in his book 'how concerned the Royal family was for their servants.' Over the next couple of days, some 200 tons of luggage was loaded. In order that he could carry out his duties conscientiously, Pridham spent much time with the Royal Family and effectively became an honorary A.D.C. to the Empress. As a result, he got to know members well, especially Grand Duchess Xenia, who remained a friend all her life. Before the passengers disembarked in Malta 2 weeks later, Pridham was not only awarded 'Order of St Stanislas' by the Empress. But he was given some very special gifts by her. After disembarkation, H.M.S. Marlborough returned to the Black Sea to support the White Russian army during the Civil War. A year later, she returned to Malta with General Denikin, the White leader, onboard.Later in life, he wrote the book 'Close of a Dynasty' about the rescue and events surrounding the Revolution and subsequent Civil War.In 1926, he was promoted to Captain, and after various staff appointments and commands, including H.M.S. Excellent - the Gunnery School - he was given the very prestigious command of the battlecruiser H.M.S. Hood in 1936, the Navy's pride and joy. Whilst on the Hood he wrote a paper entitled 'Notes to Young Officers', which was required reading for his officers. This was subsequently included in the training of Reserve officers in WW2. It is worth noting that much of what he wrote is still pertinent in today's Navy.Whilst he was a man of his time and somewhat of a martinet, he was also far-seeing: for instance, he encouraged the mixing of engine room crews and seamen, which was rare in those days. During his time in command, H.M.S. Hood was involved in the rescue of British citizens from the Spanish Civil War. He was renowned for mooring the Hood to head and stern buoys in Grand Harbour Valletta without the use of tugs.He was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1939. After a short spell as Flag Officer Humber, he was appointed to the Ordnance Board (responsible for independent advice on the development and design of ammunition and weapons for all 3 Services). He was subsequently promoted to Vice Admiral and, in 1942, became President of the Board. As a result, he worked closely with Lord Cherwell (Chief Scientific Advisor) and Winston Churchill. He had very good relations with his United States Armed Forces colleagues, which resulted in United States representatives joining the Board and British representatives on the U.S. equivalent. The story goes that when the Navy wanted to send him to Washington and relieve him with an army officer, Churchill said, 'Buggins turn, Pridham stays.' So he stayed in London!As a result of his war service, he was awarded the U.S. Legion of Merit (Commander) and Knighted(K.B.E.) The Citation for the Legion of Merit says inter alia, ' Admiral Pridham's action contributed towards establishing the supremacy of Allied weapons and munitions.'He died in 1975; his ashes, together with those of his wife, were committed to the deep from H.M.S. Jupiter off Portland by his grandson and grandson-in-law, both serving naval officers.

COLLECTION OF SILVER NAPKIN RINGS AND OTHER ITEMS comprising seven napkin rings, a ring, 'dogtag' pendant and two bangles

Medals of 15766 Private Alexander Veitch of the 12th Battalion Royal Scots comprising WWI British war medal, Victory medal and 1914-15 star [15766 PTE A VEITCH R SCOTS], also one disc of his dogtag, with copy papers KIA 15th July 1916 Battle of The Somme Longueval.

German WW2 Kriegsmarine Gunners Badge, Wehrmacht dogtag, two Home Guard shoulder titles and a late C20th eagle cap badge

Militaria : WWI Trio of medals to Pte T G Crosbie & dogtag & silver medal M204939872 - GVF

Fairbairn and Sykes commando knife and leather scabbard, WWII period with dogtag. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)

U2 ZOOROPA CLOTHING AND MEMORABILIA INC FLY GLASSES. U2 clothing and memorabilia to include: three long-sleeved U2 tour t-shirts (all XL), a pair of Fly Glasses, two 'Muddastadt' cars, a Zooropa dogtag, a selection of magazines, three programmes.

Four to Lieutenant R.H.Lewis, Worcestershire Yeomanry,1914-15 Star (1855 Cpl.R.H.Lewis. Worc.Yeo.); British War and Victory Medal (Lieut.R.H.Lewis.); Defence Medal. With a metal chain and dogtag, engraved (2nd Lieut R.H.Lewis Worc:Yeo. C of E). Good very fine. (5)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Fairbyrne Sykes MkIII with attached dogtag 22010896 SLI Stanton CofE. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £2+VAT for subsequent lots)

WWI German style Imperial Guard Regiment dogtag, inscribed Otto Schneider, Dresden. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Medals, World War Two, Burma and Gurkhas - Lieutenant Colonel "Roddy" William Rodney Villiers Russell MC (1914-1994) of the Rifle Brigade (Prince Consorts Own) - Group of 5: as Captain (temporary Major) in the Burma Rifles, Frontier Force I and the Chin Hills 'Hand-To-Hand Fighting' MC and 4 Campaign Stars and Medals, comprising George VI MC dated 1942 to verso, 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-1945, bar-mounted for wear, original Royal Mint MC fitted presentation case of purple morocco gilt; the then Major's dogtag, 62669 C.E. Russell W.R.V; contemporary ephemera referring to the MC citation and subsequent investiture, typed citation submitted by G.O.C.-Chief Burma in Support of [...] Award of Military Cross: 'During operations South of Toungoo subsequent to 11th March, 1942, Major Russell was in command of a column which through no fault of his had lost touch by wireless with the remainder of the force and had of necessity to be left behind during the withdrawal. In spite of many vicissitudes and brushes with the Japanese Cavalry (the column was for some time behind the Japanese lines) Major Russell managed to bring out his column complete, men and animals, across the Pegu Yomes living on the country wherever food could be found for two weeks and marching 25 to 30 miles daily. Rations were approximately a handful of rice per man a day. The morale of the small force under Major Russell's leadership never waned and on all rejoining the Division although tattered, thin and exhausted, their spirit was magnificent [...]', a contemporary clipped newspaper adds, more salaciously: '[...] During the storming of a Japanese hill position, led by a young British officer - the son of a General [Brig. Gen. Hon. Alexander Villiers Russell CMG, MVO (1874-1965)] - they fired Bren guns, tommy-guns, and rifles as they advanced, and when they began to use their kukris in hand-to-hand encounters at the top of the hill the Japanese fled', clipped and mounted on a ledger leaf with a b/w bust-length photographic portrait of Russell by Reeves, Lewes, flanked by the investiture tickets at Buckingham Palace, numbers 1930 & 1931, to verso the letter from the Central Chancery of the Order of Knighthood at St. James's Palace to Russell explaining protocol, etc., dated 24th February, 1945, on headed notepaper; b/w photoraph of Major Russell and his mother Marjorie (née Guiness) (1888-1949), by Paramount Press Pictures, stamped to verso; further b/w photographs of "Roddy" Russell, studio images but for one in the field, inscribed [...] Burma and dated 1943; typed family pedigree, Descent of Russell Family from King Charles II, showing the monarch's great-grandaughter Lady Elizabeth Keppel marrying Francis Russell, Marquess of Tavistock [heir of John, 4th Duke of Bedford]; The Royal Green Jackets Chroncile, 1994, with Lieutenant-Colonel Russell's obiturary at pages 303/304, [archive collection]Lieutenant-Colonel Russel's father's archive - Brigadier-General the Honourable Alexander Villiers Russell CMG, MVO (1874-1965) - is being offered for sale in this auction, Lot 3130A Provenance: Direct family descent until consigned for sale by the recipient's eldest son.

Second World War Silver and Marcasite RAF Sweetheart brooch in Carrington & Co Box, together with a silver Royal Navy Dogtag, other military badges and a clasp knife

A rummage box of various military collectables to include two military jackets, an RAF dogtag, RAF propeller patch, WWII British Para wings, RAF radioman patches plus three longneck periscopes, gun cleaning kit, trench art and stereo cards (qty)

A Mixed Collection Of Military Items Pin Badges Postcards And Measuring Instruments A varied lot to include early 20th century boxed Bike's Hydrometer, a collection of four pocket fruit knives, 1914 Christmas Tin, soldiers paybook, military brass button guard, map viewer, oversized dogtag, odd bages etc.

A Third Reich Hitler Youth enamelled award with swords, an Eastern Peoples award 2nd Class in silver with swords; a Krim shield, a War Service Cross; a Stalag 18A dogtag. 2 oval dogtags, 10 party etc badges, a WM die struck badge of the Nassauischer Feverwehr Verband. GC

Swarovski Statement Pendant Long dogtag style pendant with additional rectangular drop on fine silver tone chain. Set with multiple austrain crystals and four central square cut obsidian crystals. Swan logo tag to lobster claw fastening.

Swarovski Statement Pendant Long dogtag style pendant with additional rectangular drop on fine silver tone chain. Set with multiple austrain crystals and four central square cut obsidian crystals. Swan logo tag to lobster claw fastening.

World War One, a pair of medals, War and Victory, and dogtag to 28072 PTE A NAYLOR, EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT

German WWII Geheime Staatspolizei (Gestapo) Warrant ID Dogtag, issue number 1283. This is a scarce piece as worn by officers who wore civilian clothing on duty to identify themselves.

LARGE AND INTERESTING WWI & WWII MILITARY ARCHIVE RELATING TO BERNARD DUFFYincluding the Victory Medal and the British War Medal, each named for 'S-10305 PTE. B. DUFFY A. & S.H.' with ribbons, together with The Defence Medal, 1939-45 Medal, The 1939-45 Star and The Burma Star, each with ribbons, also with Royal Corps of Signals badge, dogtag for Duffy, pins and patches marked 'A & S.H.', 'ARP' uniform buttons, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Glengarry wool cap with white and red diced band and tails with Argyll & Sutherland badge, another cap with tails bearing Cameron Highlander Officer's badge, two more Cameron Highlander Officer's badges, letter from C.2. Casualties .P.M. detailing that Duffy was being held as a prisoner of war, a letter from George V dated 1918 (content detailed in note below), Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity, Demobilization Account, and documents related to Duffy's time spent during WWII doing Civil Defence duties, Soldier's Pay Book for Active Service containing postcards, Soldier's Service and Pay Book, photographs depicting war atrocities, Diary of Duffy from 1944 detailing war exploits, documents pertaining to Darjeeling where Duffy was stationed, Soldier's Release Book, patches, kukri with leather scabbard, etc Note: The letter from George V states the following 'The Queen joins me in welcoming you on your release from the miseries and hardships, which you have endured with so much patience and courage. During these many months of trial, the early rescue of our gallant officers and men from the cruelties of their captivity has been uppermost in our thoughts. We are thankful that this longed for day has arrived, and that back in the old country you will be able once more to enjoy the happiness of a home and to see good days among those who anxiously look for your return.'

RAF officers dogtag and 'AM' air ministry marked escape whistle

Second World War medals, Regimental badges, Dogtag and buttons.

An Alexander McQueen trained evening coat, 'Angels & Demons' collection, Autumn-Winter, 2010-11, with metal dogtag label, and size 46, of steel grey figured silk in 18th century style, brocaded in gold and burgundy blooms, the curved lapels with self-pleat, chest 86cm, 34in This was part of runway look no 9. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, with original shop tags - looks unworn

COLLECTION OF WWI AND WWII SERVICE MEDALS AND EPHEMERA including a WWI trio with ribbons, named for '4893 Sjt. J. Jamieson. Gordons', with five WWII service medals with ribbons including The Africa Star, The Italy Star, The 1939-45 star; also with dogtag for '1344835 C.S. Jamieson', J. Jamieson's Royal Air Force Service and Release Book, William Donald Jamieson's Certificate of Discharge from the Territorial Army, dated 1929, programme for United States Armed Forces in the Middle East for Irving Berlin's 'This is the Army', Daily Routine Orders by Squardron Leader A.B. Bishop commanding no. 373, A.S.P., RAF, dated 1.3.45. with other papers

Boer War, brass dogtag, FOR VALOUR 1901; another Penny stampeded 28/9/98; very fine (2)

Militaria / WWII interest; Stalag Luft 3 2351 dogtag. Nazi badges and Luftwaffe epaulette and cloth badges along with silver cigarette, American/Canadian belt, photographs and letters pertaining to Jack Birbeck a P.O.W who was shot down over Nurenburg in 1943 in a Lancaster, these are memorabilian obtained after the Germans had fled, along with his book Birbecks War, his own copy.

Tokens - British Armed Forces 1/2d Token, Aircraft Wages token. WWI RAF dogtag, Bristol First Police Reserve token, a WWI German 10 Stadt duren coin, Airborne Forces medallion and an Adolf Hitler 1889-1945 coin. (7)

A collection of WWII RAF memorabilia, including service medals, service book and "dogtag"

A Great War Victory Medal to M-274114 Pte. J.A.W. Nettlingham, ASC, with his dogtag; three other VM`s to 234926 Gnr R.C. Squires, RA; 7082 Pte. J.R. Nelson, KOSB; 28420 Pte. J.W. Anderson, Yorks and Lancs; A World War II Pacific Star, a cap badge and the unofficial Kuwait Service Medal 1991 in case of issue.

THREE MEDALS FOR PTE WILLIAM PASS, 270586 ROYAL SCOTS, COMPRISING GEORGE V MILITARY MEDAL, VICTORY MEDAL AND SILVER BRITISH WAR MEDAL, ALL NAMED, WITH DOGTAG, MEMORIAL PLAQUE COMPLETE WITH INNERS, PLUS W.W.II. WAR MEDAL AND 1916 JUTLAND COMMEMORATION COIN.