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Warrant Officer Class II J. E. Stead, Royal Marines, who served aboard Warrior at the Battle of Jutland

£225.00
1914-15 Star (Ply. 9296, Sgt. J. E. Stead. R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Ply.9296 Cr. Sgt. J. E. Stead. R.M.L.I.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (Ply.9296 J. E. Stead, Sergeant, R.M.L.I.), mounted as worn, good very fine (4) John Edmund Stead was born on 21 June 1880 at Rock Ferry, Cheshire, the son of Private Stead, 4th Light Dragoons. Young Stead was a warehouseman by trade upon his joining the Royal Marines on 20 July 1898. Having earned his L.S. & G.C., during the Great War he served variously aboard Warrior and Glorious. He was present aboard Warrior during her famous part in the Battle of Jutland. During the fighting Warrior, under Captain Vincent Molteno, found herself facing off against the German Battlecruiser Derfflinger, which hit her over fifteen times. The ship suffered heavy damage but her engine room crew managed to keep the ship under power for long enough to disengage - however, in the end only three of these men survived the fighting.  Withdrawing westwards she was taken under tow by Captain Robinson's Engadine. Unfortunately Warrior was taking on water too quickly and soon the decision was taken to transfer her crew to Engadine and scuttle her. Notably during the transfer, Lieutenant Rutland again sprang to action and was awarded the Albert Medal in Gold for attempting to save the life of a wounded man who had fallen between the two ships. He was also awarded the D.S.C. for his actions during the battle with a Bar added in 1917 and the nickname 'Rutland of Jutland'. With their work done, Signaller H. Y. Ganderton of the Engadine, brings the story to a close: 'Grappling irons and ropes were cast off at 08.25 and gathering speed we left the doomed ship - a truly forlorn spectacle. Derelict, battered and battle scarred, forsaken at last, heaving in a queer dying convulsive sort of manner - and yet, with the white ensign proudly flying at the masthead, her battle ensign. Warrior's crew gave their old ship a cheer, and there were tears in her captain's eyes. That was the last glimpse of the old Warrior we had before she was lost sight of in the mist, and vanished beneath the waves of the cold grey North Sea.' Eventually promoted Warrant Officer Class II, Stead was pensioned in July 1919.
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WW1 11th November 1918 Remembrance Coin Cenotaph Armistice Medal

£25.00
WW1 11th November 1918 Remembrance Coin Cenotaph Armistice Medal In original box Armistice Day bronze memorial medal issued by Great Britain in 1928. The artist was Charles Leighfield Doman and the medal features Britannia supporting a warrior. Britannia supporting a warrior. His wrist chains are broken, and he holds a wreath in memory of fallen heroes; in the background, a sunrise; Britannia holds a sword horizontally pointing the way. Artists initials C.L.D. above the ground line on the right. Cenotaph in centre, with 3 furled flags on poles. Around, THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. Below, NOVEMBER 11TH. / MCMXVIII. Condition as shown in photographs
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WWI Army Service Corps Pair

£38.00
WWI Army Service Corps Pair S4-035616 Sgt. T. Nimno/ Nimmo Army Service Corps -War Medal named 'Nimmo' -Victory medal named 'Nimno' Condition as shown in photographs
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WWI Battle of Coronel HMS 'Good Hope' Medal Group & Death Plaque

£475.00
-1914-15 Star L5262 A.W. Chishall O.S. 111. RN. (note incorrect spelling of his surname- meant to be Chisnall) -War Medal L5262 A.W. Chisnall O.S. 3. RN. -Victory Medal L5262 A.W. Chisnall O.S. 3. RN. -Death Plaque named Arthur William Chisnall Arthur William Chisnall was born on 21st June 1894 at Shorncliffe, Kent. He joined the Royal Navy at Portsmouth March 1914 giving his occupation as 'Agricultural Labourer'. He was 5ft, 4" tall with brown hair and grey eyes. His record of service is as follows: HMS Vernon Officer's Steward 111. 21st March- 1st August 1914 HMS Leviathan Officer's Steward 111. 2nd August-30th September 1914 HMS Good Hope Officer's Steward 111. 1st October-1st November 1914 Killed in action 1st November 1914 HMS Good Hope Battle of Coronel, Chile. Arthur was 20 years old when he was killed in action and has no known grave but the sea. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, panel no.5. Arthur's name is also commemorated on the Headley War Memorial situated outside Allsaints Church in Hampshire. HMS Good Hope was a Drake Class cruiser completed in 1902. At the outbreak of WWI she was sent to reinforce the squadron under rear Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock on the North American Station. On 16th August 1914 she sailed for the Panama Canal Zone to search for the German cruisers Dresden and Karlsruhe, later the ship proceeded down the coast of South America to the Falkland Islands. On 27th October she was joined by day the rest of the squadron, HMS Monmouth, HMS Glasgow and HMS Otranto. The squadron proceeded to patrol the Atlantic coast of South America. The German squadron consisted of Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Leipzig, Nurnberg, Dresden commanded by Admiral Graf von Spee. Both admirals became aware of the proximity to each other on 31st October and at 18.40 on 1st November the squadrons made contact off Coronel, Chile. An attempt on the part of Admiral Cradock to engage while the light was good and targets were clear was frustrated by the superior speed of the German squadron which kept out of range until the setting sun reflected the British ships in sharp silhouette against the horizon. The German ships being in the evening haze were almost invisible. The sea was rough and the 6 inch guns on the lower deck of the 2 British cruisers could not be brought into action. At 19.04 the first shot was fired at a range of 11,500 yards. This was an extreme distance for the British ships but well within range for the big German cruisers. At her 3rd Salvo the Scharnhorst struck Good hope on the foredeck and destroyed the 9.2 inch guns. Admiral Cradock knowing that his only hope was to close the range to enable his 6 inch guns to engage the enemy. By 19.23 hours, the range was down to 6,600 yards with the Good Hope firing all the guns she could bring to bear. Darkness was now coming on as the range decreased to 5,500 yards. Good Hope was now on fire in several places and afforded a clear target to her enemy. In desperation, Cradock endeavoured to approach to within torpedo range, being met with a Salvo from the 2 enemy cruisers. At 19.53 hours Good Hope blew up with the loss of all her crew. Monmouth badly battered got away int he darkness but was sunk by gunfire at about 21.30 hours. Glasgow and Otranto escaped under cover of darkness. Medals and plaque presented in attractive wooden frames display. Accompanied by photographs of HMS Good Hope, the memorials and a couple of original postcards. Commonwealth War Graves copy paperwork and research relating to the naval engagement. Condition as shown in photographs
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WWI Cameron Highlanders 1916 Killed in Action

£465.00
1914-15 Star  War Medal Victory Medal S 13773 Pte. W. Lamb CAM’N. HIGHRS.  WWI Death Plaque named William Lamb  Original Buckingham Palace letter forwarded with the medals, original document confirming 1914-15 Star delivery, original registered envelope, copy photos of war memorial and original ‘History of the 7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders’ Sandlands and Macloed book printed 1922, copy Commonwealth War Graves commission confirming service with the 7th Battalion.  Killed in Action on the 28th June 1916, aged 25. The son of John and Jane Lamb of 79 Gateside St. Largs Ayrshire. Commemorated at the Bois- Carre Military Cemetery, Haisnes.  Copy War Diary listing 28th of June Bethune. After discharge of gas 4 patrols of 39 men attempted to raid enemy trenches. 3 patrols held up owing to uncut wire. 4th patrol bombed the German front line and returned. 9 killed including Lamb and 19 wounded in these actions.  A well-researched Cameron Highlanders casualty group with some original documentation and original battalion history book.  Condition as shown in photographs
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WWI Casualty Trio Plaque Durham Light Infantry

£275.00
WWI Casualty Trio Plaque Durham Light Infantry -1914-15 Star- L. Cpl. -War Medal (Pte.) -Victory Medal (Pte.) -Plaque named Hugh Rice Clifford 18357 L. Cpl. Hugh Rice Clifford, 13th Btn. Durham Light Infantry. Copy Commonwealth War Graves Commission sheet. Please refer to images for further information. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Condition as shown in photographs
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WWI Contemporary Miniature Military Medal and Trio

£65.00
Miniatures: -Military Medal George V, swivel suspension -1914-15 Star -War Medal -Victory Medal Unnamed and mounted as worn. Condition as shown in photographs (ribbons worn but a good contemporary example and no doubt worn with pride by the recipient).
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WWI Death Plaque Royal Fusiliers

£95.00
WWI Death Plaque named Ernest Walter Ward Original plaque envelope and Buckingham Palace note. Commonwealth War Graves Commission details 49702 Pte. Ernest Walter Ward 32nd Bn. (East Ham) Royal Fusiliers. Killed in action 7th August 1917 aged 24. Son of Mr and Mrs S. Ward of White Street Green, Boxford, Suffolk. Commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial panel 6. Condition as shown in photographs
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WWI Devonshire Regt. Territorial Trio

£350.00
-WWI War Medal -Victory Medal -Territorial Force War Medal 33207 Pte. C. Brooking Devon R. Accompanied by original WWI postcard photo of Charles in uniform and small image in civilian dress. Devonshire regiment Cap badge and a Marksman's badge. Charles Brooking 1894-1963 was a native of Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth and is the father of Clive Kingdom Brooking who was awarded the Royal Observer Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (also for sale- see post war & long service sections) Condition as shown in photographs  
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WWI DSO Group, Miniatures & Passport

£1,775.00
WWI DSO Group, Miniatures & Passport -DSO George V -1914 Star with clasp named captain A. J. Darlington RE -War Medal named Lt Col A. J. Darlington -Victory medal with MID Mounted as worn together with a WWII Defence Medal unnamed as issued, British passport Set of miniatures excluding the Defence Medal. Mounted as worn. Listed in the supplement to the London Gazette 4th June 1917 under awarded the Distinguished Service Order p.5469 listed as Major Arthur James Darlington RE Condition as shown in photographs
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WWI Edward VII Royal Navy Long Service Group

£210.00
-1939-45 Star 155115 J.W. Ralph ACT. CPO. RN -WWI War Medal 155115 J.W. Ralph ACT. C.P.O.  R.N -Victory Medal 155115 J.W. Ralph ACT. C.P.O.  R.N -Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Edward VII 155115 J.W. Ralph P.O. 1CL. H.M.S Wildfire Mounted on card for display With copy service roll. He was born 19th March 1875 in Deal, Kent. Signed on for 12 years service on 19th March 1893. Condition as shown in photographs
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WWI Gallipoli KOSB Casualty

£435.00
-1914-15 Star 18112 Pte. W. J. Barnett K.O.SCO:BORD: -War & Victory Medal -WWI Death Plaque William Barnett Original Buckingham Palace note and photograph of him in uniform (both laminated) With Commonwealth War Graves Commission research. Lance Corporal William Johnson Barnett 18112 D. company 1st Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 25th August 1915 aged 35 and commemorated on the Helles Memorial. He was the son of Thomas and Fanny Barnett and the husband of Elizabeth Barnett of 44 Rugby Street, Wolverhampton. His medal index card shows he entered the Balkans Theatre of War 30th June 1915 and he took part in the Sulva Bay assault on 21st August being killed in action shortly after. The Kings Own Scottish Borders took heavy casualties in this assault. Condition as shown in photographs
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