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Auction date Wednesday 17 May 2023 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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Head of Sale:

Adam Chapman

Page:

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Lots per page:

Total lots: 618

A GSM KURDISTAN AND ROYAL RED CROSS GROUP TO NURSING SISTER DINAH MARSHALL STEELE, PRESENTED RRC AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Lot 240 Sold
A GSM KURDISTAN AND ROYAL RED CROSS GROUP TO NURSING SISTER DINAH MARSHALL STEELE, PRESENTED RRC AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE
cased GV Royal Red Cross 2nd Class; British War Medal correctly impressed Sister D M Steele; Victory Medal correctly impressed Sister D M Steele; GSM Kurdistan correctly impressed Sister D M Steele, condition GVF (official correction to rank of GSM), sold with QAIMNS Cape Badge and boxes and envelopes for the medals
Dinah Marshall Steele was born on the 18th of May 1885 at sea on the Atlantic Ocean, the daughter…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £600 - £800
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
SPAIN. A COLLECTION OF ORDERS
Lot 241 Sold
SPAIN. A COLLECTION OF ORDERS
Spain. Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild, Gold Cross (Real y Militar Orden de San Hermenegildo, Cruz de Oro), issue since 1951;
Spain. Award of Merit (Premio al Mérito), 1886-1902 issue;
Spain. Order of Military Merit, Silver Cross with Red Distinction (Orden del Mérito Militar, Cruz de Plata con Distintivo Rojo), First Republic, 1873-1874 issue;
Spain. Cross for Military Constancy, Non-Commissioned Officers, Pensioner’s Cross (Cruz a la…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £250 - £350
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
SPAIN. A COLLECTION OF ORDERS
Lot 242 Sold
SPAIN. A COLLECTION OF ORDERS
Spain. Military Long Service Cross, Cross of Bronze (Cruz a la Constancia en el Servicio, Cruz de Bronce);
Spain. Cross for Military Constancy, Non-Commissioned Officers (Cruz a la Constancia Militar, Suboficiales), 1958-1975 issue;
Spain. Cross for Military Constancy, Non-Commissioned Officers, Pensioner’s Cross (Cruz a la Constancia Militar, Suboficiales, Cruz Pensionada), since 1975 issue;
Spain. Cross of Aeronautical Merit, I Class Cross with White Distinction (Cruz del Mérito…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
SPAIN. ORDER OF NAVAL MERIT, II CLASS BREAST STAR WITH WHITE DISTINCTION, 1938-1975 ISSUE
Lot 243 Sold
SPAIN. ORDER OF NAVAL MERIT, II CLASS BREAST STAR WITH WHITE DISTINCTION, 1938-1975 ISSUE
Spain. Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star with White Distinction (Orden del Mérito Naval, Placa de 2ª Clase con Distintivo Blanco), 1938-1975 issue
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ROMANIA, REPUBLIC. THREE ORDERS
Lot 244 Sold
ROMANIA, REPUBLIC. THREE ORDERS
Romania. Order of Military Merit, I class (Ordinul Meritul Militar, clasa I), R.S.R. 1965-1989 issue with ribbon bar;
Romania. Order for Distinguished Service in Defence of the Social Order and the Country, III class (Ordinul Pentru Servicii Deosebite Aduse în Apãrarea Orânduirii Sociale şi de Stat, clasa III), 1968-1989 issue;
Romania. Order of Labour, III class (Ordinul Muncii, clasa III), R.S.R. 1965-1989 issue, with ribbon bar, in fitted embossed case of issue (3)
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ROMANIA, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF TUDOR VLADIMIRESCU, THREE AWARDS
Lot 245 Sold
ROMANIA, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF TUDOR VLADIMIRESCU, THREE AWARDS
Romania Order of Tudor Vladimirescu, III class (Ordinul Tudor Vladimirescu, clasa III), 1966-1989 issue;
Romania. Order of Tudor Vladimirescu, V class (Ordinul Tudor Vladimirescu, clasa V), 1966-1989 issue;
Romania. Order of Tudor Vladimirescu, bronze medal (Ordinul Tudor Vladimirescu, medalia din bronz)
The Order of Tudor Vladimirescu was instituted on 13 April 1966 in five classes and two medals soon…
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ROMANIA, REPUBLIC. FOUR ORDERS
Lot 246 Sold
ROMANIA, REPUBLIC. FOUR ORDERS
Romania. Order of Military Merit, II class (Ordinul Meritul Militar, clasa II), R.S.R. 1965-1989 issue;
Romania. Order of Tudor Vladimirescu, III class (Ordinul Tudor Vladimirescu, clasa III), 1966-1989 issue; Romania. Order of Tudor Vladimirescu, V class (Ordinul Tudor Vladimirescu, clasa V), 1966-1989 issue;
Romania. Order for Distinguished Service in Defence of the Social Order and the Country, III class …
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
RUSSIA, SOVIET. FOUR ORDERS AND A GROUP OF FOUR MEDALS
Lot 247 Sold
RUSSIA, SOVIET. FOUR ORDERS AND A GROUP OF FOUR MEDALS
Russia, Soviet. Order of the Red Banner of Labour, 6th type, ‘Ring Reverse’, numbered, by the Monetarny Dvor (Leningrad Mint);
Russia Soviet. Order of the Red Banner of Labour, 6th type, ‘Ring Reverse’, numbered, by the Monetny Dvor (Leningrad Mint);
89;
Russia, Soviet. Order of the Red Banner of Labour, 6th type, ‘Ring Reverse’, numbered, by the Monetny Dvor (Leningrad Mint)
89;
Russia, Soviet. Order of Labour Glory, III Class, 2nd type, numbered, by the Monetny Dvor …
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £250 - £350
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
POLAND. A COLLECTION OF ORDERS AND MEDALS
Lot 248 Sold
POLAND. A COLLECTION OF ORDERS AND MEDALS
Poland. Order of Poland Restored (Order Polonia Restituta - Order Odrodzenia Polski), Member, 1952 to 1990 issue

Poland. Polish Solidarity Combatant Association, ‘Semper Fidelis’ Cross (Związek Solidarności Polskich Kombatantów, Krzyż ‘Semper Fidelis’), 2nd type, ‘gold’ (gilt)

Poland. Cross for the Veterans of the Polish People’s Army
Poland. Armed Forces in the Service of the Country, Long Service Medal (Medal Siły Zbrojne w…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
BELGIUM: CIVIL ORDER AND MEDALS
Lot 249 Sold
BELGIUM: CIVIL ORDER AND MEDALS
Belgium. Order of the Crown, knight (Ordre de la Couronne, chevalier / Kroonorde, ridder);
Belgium.Civil Decoration for Long Service in the Administration, bronze medal;
Belgium. Labour Decoration, ‘gold’ class (Décoration du Travail, classe ‘or’/ Decoratie voor Arbeid, ‘goud’ klasse);
Belgium. Insignia of Honour of the Laureate of Work, silver (Insigne d’Honneur de Lauréate du Travail, argent / Ereteken van Laureaat van de Arbeid, zilver), 1948-1963 issue (4)
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
BULGARIA: ROYAL ORDERS AND MEDALS
Lot 250 Sold
BULGARIA: ROYAL ORDERS AND MEDALS
Bulgaria. Royal Order for Civil Merit, II class for Ladies, Ferdinand I, 1891-1918 issue;
Bulgaria. Royal Medal for Merit, silver, Ferdinand I, Knyaz (Princely) issue, 1887-1908, showing a young Ferdinand;
Bulgaria. Royal Order for Civil Merit, VI class, Ferdinand I issue, 1891-1918;
Bulgaria. Commemorative Medal for the Proclamation of the Bulgarian Kingdom, 1908 (4)
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE ORDERS AND DECORATIONS
Lot 251 Sold
A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE ORDERS AND DECORATIONS
Royal Red Cross Decoration, Associate, George VI issue, 1st type, 1937-1948 issue
Royal Red Cross Decoration, I class, Elizabeth II issue (2)
Order of the British Empire, Medal for Gallantry (British Empire Gallantry Medal), Civil, George VI issue, 1937-1940
Order of the British Empire, Medal for Meritorious Service (British Empire Medal), Military, George VI issue, 1st type, 1937-1948 (2)
Distinguished Service Medal, Elizabeth II, 2nd type, 1954-1993 (2)
Golden Jubilee Medal 2002 (3)13
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £40 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE ORDERS AND MEDALS
Lot 252 Sold
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE ORDERS AND MEDALS
Chile. Military Decoration for 20 years’ Service (Condecoración Militar por 20 años de Servicios);
Colombia. National Order of Merit ‘Antonio Narino’, knight (Orden al Merito Nacional ‘Antonio Nariño’, caballero);
Guyana. Order of Service of Guyana, The Cacique's Crown of Honour;
Guyana. Order of Service of Guyana, Golden Arrow of Courage;
Guyana. Disciplined Services Star for Distinguished Service; Haiti. Army Long Service Cross for 25…
Hammer price: £10
Estimate: £20 - £40
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ITALY, REPUBLIC. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE ORDERS AND MEDALS
Lot 253 Sold
ITALY, REPUBLIC. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE ORDERS AND MEDALS
Italy. Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, commander (Ordine della Stella della Solidarietà Italiana, commendatore), 1947-2001 issue;
Italy. Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, knight (Ordine della Stella della Solidarietà Italiana, cavaliere), 1947-2001 issue;
Italy. Medal for Aeronautical Valour, gold (gilt) (Medaglia al Valore Aeronautico, ‘oro’, miniatura), since 1953 issue;
Italy. Cross for Military Valour, type C ‘Valore di Guerra’ (Croce al Valore Militare, variante C…
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
PORTUGAL AND SPAIN. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE ORDERS AND MEDALS
Lot 254 Sold
PORTUGAL AND SPAIN. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE ORDERS AND MEDALS
Portugal. Medal for the Coronation of King Carlos I, 1889, bronze
Portugal. Distinguished Service Medal, silver (Medalha de Serviços Distintos, prata);
Portugal. Distinguished Service Medal (Medalha de Serviços Distintos);
Portugal. Military Medal for Exemplary Conduct, ‘gold’ (Medalha Militar de Comportamento Exemplar, ‘oro’);
Portugal. Military Gold Medal for Exemplary Conduct (Medalha Militar de Oro de Comportamento Exemplar), since 1946;
Spain. Order of Military Merit, 1st Class Cross (Orden del Mérito Militar, Cruz del 1ª Clase),…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
FINLAND. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE ORDERS AND MEDALS
Lot 255 Sold
FINLAND. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE ORDERS AND MEDALS
Finland. Grand Duchy of Finland. Commemorative Medal of the Old Finnish Army (Suomen Suuriruhtinaskunta. Suomen Entisen Sotaväen Muistomitali) 1881-1902
Finland. Order of the Lion of Finland, knight (Suomen Leijonan Ritarikunta, ritarimerkki), lacking centre;
Finland. War of Liberation Miniature Pair: Order of the White Rose of Finland, knight and…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
FRANCE. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE MILITARY AND CIVIL AWARDS
Lot 256 Sold
FRANCE. A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE MILITARY AND CIVIL AWARDS
France. Medal for Victory at Solferino, 1859;
France. Medal for Victory at Solferino, 1859;
France. Commemorative Medal for the Declaration of the Provisional Government (Médaille Commemorative de la Proclamation du Gouvernement Provisoire), 1870;
France. Medal for the Exhibition of 5, 6 and 7 October 1875 (Médaille de l’Exposition de 5, 6 et 7 Octobre 1875);
France. Victory Medal 1914-19, official issue, modern reproduction; France. Volunteer Combatant’s…
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
LATVIA. THREE FIRE SERVICE AWARDS
Lot 257 Sold
LATVIA. THREE FIRE SERVICE AWARDS
Latvia. Union of Latvian Firemen (Latvijas Ugunsdzēsēju Savienības) Badge of Honour 1930s, numbered 3305, by F. Müller of Riga;
Latvia. Union of Latvian Firemen (Latvijas Ugunsdzēsēju Savienības) Badge for Zeal, 1930s, by Emil Rudolf Ehrst of Riga;
Latvia. Badge Commemorative of the 70th Anniversary of the Latvian Fire Brigade Union (Latvijas Ugunsdzēsēju Savienības) (3)
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A COLLECTION OF FIRE SERVICE AWARDS
Lot 258 Sold
A COLLECTION OF FIRE SERVICE AWARDS
Germany, Bavaria. Fire Service Decoration for 25 years’ service (BAYERN. Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen nach 25jähriger Dienstleistung), 1884-1918 issue, by Quellhorst of Munich;
Germany, Bavaria. Fire Service Decoration for 25 years’ service (Bayern. Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen nach 25jähriger Dienstleistung), 1884-1918 issue, by Weiss & Co. of Munich (2);
Germany, Bavaria. Miniature Fire Service Decoration for 25 years’ active service, 1953-1972 issue …
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A COLLECTION OF RAILWAY AWARDS
Lot 259 Sold
A COLLECTION OF RAILWAY AWARDS
Ethiopia. Commemorative Medal for the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, 1903;
Italy. Medal for the Inauguration of the Simplon Tunnel, International Exhibition, Milan (Medaglia Inaugurazione del Sempione, Esposizione Internazionale Milano) 1906;
France. Medal of Honour of the Railways, 3rd version, silvered bronze, attributed in 1969 (Médaille d'Honneur des Chemins de Fer, 3ème modèle, en bronze argenté, attribuée en 1969) by Arthus Bertrand of Paris, 1953-1982 issue;
France. Medal of Honour of the Railways, 2nd version, gilt bronze, attributed in 1947 (Médaille…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
FINLAND. RED CROSS MEDALS OF MERIT
Lot 260 Sold
FINLAND. RED CROSS MEDALS OF MERIT
Finland. Red Cross Medal of Merit (Suomen Punainen Ristin Ansiomitali), silver, Helsinki silver marks for 1952, year of the Helsinki Olympic Games;
Finland. Miniature Finnish Red Cross Silver Medal of Merit (Suomen Punainen Ristin Hopeinen Ansiomitali,) pre-1970s version;
Finland. Miniature Finnish Red Cross Bronze Medal of Merit (Suomen Punainen Ristin Pronssinen Ansiomitali) pre-mid-1970s version (3)
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
LUXEMBOURG. RED CROSS SILVER MEDAL, 1964-2005 ISSUE
Lot 261 Sold
LUXEMBOURG. RED CROSS SILVER MEDAL, 1964-2005 ISSUE
Luxembourg. Red Cross of Luxembourg, silver medal (Croix Rouge Luxembourgeois, médaille d’argent), 1964-2005 issue
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
JAPAN. A COLLECTION OF IMPERIAL RED CROSS SOCIETY AWARDS
Lot 262 Sold
JAPAN. A COLLECTION OF IMPERIAL RED CROSS SOCIETY AWARDS
Japan. Imperial Red Cross Society (日本赤十字社 nihon sekijūji sha) Gold Order of Merit (Yuknosho) on Ladies’ Bow, with stickpin;
Japan. Imperial Red Cross Society (日本赤十字社 nihon sekijūji sha) Membership Medal;
Japan. Imperial Red Cross Society (日本赤十字社 nihon sekijūji sha), Lifetime Membership Medal for Men in original case of issue;
Japan. Imperial Red Cross Society (日本赤十字社 nihon sekijūji sha), Lifetime Membership Medal for Men, with lapel badge, in original pasteboard case of issue;
Japan. Imperial Red Cross Society (日本赤十字社 nihon sekijūji sha), Special Members Golden Medal for Men…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A COLLECTION OF RED CROSS AWARDS
Lot 263 Sold
A COLLECTION OF RED CROSS AWARDS
Belgium. Belgian Red Cross insignia;
Bulgaria. Bulgarian Red Cross stickpin;
Czech. Red Cross Competition Badge, 1977;
Czech. State Red Cross: 25th Anniversary Stickpin;
Czech. State Red Cross: 50th Anniversary Stickpin;
Czech. Blood Donor Stickpin;
Czech. Young Medic Badge;
France. Blood Donor badge in original unopened packaging (Donneur du Sang, rappel dans son emballage d’origine intact) by Arthus Bertrand & Cie of Paris;
France. French Red Cross London Committee Charity Insignia, 1914 era, with envelope of issue;…
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE AND ST. JOHN'S AWARDS
Lot 264 Sold
ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE AND ST. JOHN'S AWARDS
Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, Priory of England and the Islands, St John Ambulance Re-Examination Medallion, 4th issue, ca. 1909-1992, bronze, attributed to A 143196 / Leslie A C James, with bronze ‘1956’ re-examination label,
Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, Priory of England and the Islands, St John Ambulance Association badge,
Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, Priory of England and the Islands,…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £40 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
JAPAN. SIX ORDERS AND MEDALS
Lot 265 Sold
JAPAN. SIX ORDERS AND MEDALS
Japan. Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章 Kyokujitsu sho), VII class, in original fitted embossed rio-nuri lacquer case of issue;
Japan. Shōwa Enthronement Commemorative Medal, 1928, in original fitted embossed case of issue;
Japan. First National Census Commemorative Medal, 1920, in original fitted embossed wooden case of issue;
Japan. Manchuria 1931-1934 Incident War Medal in fitted pasteboard case of issue;
Japan. Manchukuo. National Foundation Merit Medal, 1933; Japan. China Incident Medal 1937-1945 in…
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
JAPAN. FOUR ORDERS AND MEDALS
Lot 266 Sold
JAPAN. FOUR ORDERS AND MEDALS
Japan. Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章 Kyokujitsu sho), VII class, in original fitted embossed wartime rio-nuri lacquer case of issue;
Japan. First National Census Commemorative Medal, 1920, in fitted wooden case of issue, now lacking lid;
Japan. Manchukuo. National Foundation Merit Medal, 1933 122;
Japan. China Incident War Medal, 1937-1945
(4)
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
JAPAN. SIX ORDERS, MEDALS AND BADGES
Lot 267 Sold
JAPAN. SIX ORDERS, MEDALS AND BADGES
Japan. Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章 Kyokujitsu sho), VII class, rare privately-made World War II-era version with unenamelled reverse;
Japan. Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章 Kyokujitsu sho), VIII class;
Japan. Manchukuo. National Foundation Merit Medal, 1933;
Japan. Early Maritime Medallion with stickpin, in wooden case of issue;
Japan. Vintage Enamel Society Badge in embossed wooden case of issue; Japan. Saiseikai Imperial…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
MADAGASCAR. NATIONAL ORDER OF THE REPUBLIC, OFFICER, 1958-1975 ISSUE
Lot 268 Sold
MADAGASCAR. NATIONAL ORDER OF THE REPUBLIC, OFFICER, 1958-1975 ISSUE
Madagascar. National Order of the Republic of Madagascar, First Republic, officer (Ordre National de la Republikan’i Madagasikara, 1ère République, officier), 1958-1975 issue.

The Order was created on 14 October 1958, the date on which the Malagasy Republic was proclaimed. Initially an autonomous state tied to France, it became fully independent on 26 June 1960. In June 1975, a socialist regime was established under Didier Ratsiraka and the word ‘DEMOKRATIKA’ was added to the inscription on the face.
This example dates from the period 1958 to 1975 and was awarded to a German diplomat who served at…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
TUNIS. ORDER OF NICHAN IFTIKHAR, AHMAD II IBN ALI ISSUE, 1929-1942 Tunisia
Lot 269 Sold
TUNIS. ORDER OF NICHAN IFTIKHAR, AHMAD II IBN ALI ISSUE, 1929-1942 Tunisia
Tunis. Order of Nichan Iftikhar, Ahmad II ibn Ali issue, 1929-1942

The Order, whose name means ‘The Order of Victory’, was instituted in 1837 by Ahmad I ibn Mustafa, Bey of Tunis and reformed in 1857 by his successor Muhammad II ibn al-HU.S.A.yn.

It was effectively the National Order of Tunis from its foundation until its suppression after independence in 1957.

This example is from the reign of Ahmad II ibn Ali, 1929 to 1942.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
CAMBODIA. ROYAL ORDER OF CAMBODIA, OFFICER, 1899-1948 ISSUE
Lot 270 Sold
CAMBODIA. ROYAL ORDER OF CAMBODIA, OFFICER, 1899-1948 ISSUE
Cambodia. Royal Order of Cambodia, officer (Ordre Royal du Cambodge, officier), 1899-1948 issue

The right-hand third of the red enamel ring damaged and repaired; on replaced correct ribbon but lacking rosette. (This example is silver-gilt rather than silver and thus an award of the officer class).
The Order was founded on 8 February 1864 by King Norodom I once the establishment of a French…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
JAPAN. ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, IV CLASS
Lot 271 Sold
JAPAN. ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, IV CLASS
Japan. Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章 Kyokujitsu sho), IV class

The Order of the Rising Sun was Japan’s first decoration, being instituted by Council of State Decree on 10 April 1875 in eight classes to reward both military and civilian merit, the class awarded depending upon the rank of the recipient.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
JAPAN. ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, IV CLASS
Lot 272 Sold
JAPAN. ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, IV CLASS
Japan. Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章 Kyokujitsu sho), IV class
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
JAPAN. ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, IV CLASS
Lot 273 Sold
JAPAN. ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, IV CLASS
Japan. Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章 Kyokujitsu sho), IV class
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
JAPAN. ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, V CLASS
Lot 274 Sold
JAPAN. ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, V CLASS
Japan. Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章 Kyokujitsu sho), V class, post-1940 issue
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
JAPAN. ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, V CLASS
Lot 275 Sold
JAPAN. ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, V CLASS
Japan. Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章 Kyokujitsu sho), V class, post-1940 issue
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
JAPAN. DARK NAVY BLUE RIBBON MERIT MEDAL IN CASE OF ISSUE
Lot 276 Sold
JAPAN. DARK NAVY BLUE RIBBON MERIT MEDAL IN CASE OF ISSUE
Japan. Dark Navy Blue Ribbon Merit Medal (Konjuhosho) with lapel stick pin, in fitted embossed black lacquer case of issue, awarded 1963.

This example bears a silver bar inscribed ‘Showa 38 June 19th’ ( = AD1963) in Japanese characters.
The Medal was created by Imperial Edict No. 349 of 19 September 1918 to be awarded to those who…
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, COMMANDER, IN CASE OF ISSUE BY ARTURO POZZI OF ROME
Lot 277 Sold
ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, COMMANDER, IN CASE OF ISSUE BY ARTURO POZZI OF ROME
Italy. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, commander, in case of issue (Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, commendatore, in astuccio originale) by Arturo Pozzi of Rome

The Order was founded on 3 March 1951 to be awarded to those who render notable service to the Italian Republic and is open to both Italian and non-Italian citizens.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, COMMANDER, IN CASE OF ISSUE BY ARTURO POZZI OF ROME
Lot 278 Sold
ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, COMMANDER, IN CASE OF ISSUE BY ARTURO POZZI OF ROME
Italy. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, commander, in case of issue (Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, commendatore, in astuccio originale) by Arturo Pozzi of Rome
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, OFFICER, TO SIR GERALD DODSON
Lot 279 Sold
ITALY, REPUBLIC. ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, OFFICER, TO SIR GERALD DODSON
Italy Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, officer (Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, ufficiale), with buttonhole rosette, to known British recipient.

This example was awarded to Sir Gerald Dodson (1884-1966), Recorder of the City of London, during the State Visit to the United Kingdom of His Excellency Giovanni Gronchi, President of the Italian Republic, on the occasion of his visit to the City of London on 14 May 1958.
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
GERMANY, OLDENBURG. HOUSE AND MERIT ORDER OF DUKE PETER FRIEDRICH LUDWIG, HONOUR CROSS, I CLASS, 1838-1918
Lot 280 Sold
GERMANY, OLDENBURG. HOUSE AND MERIT ORDER OF DUKE PETER FRIEDRICH LUDWIG, HONOUR CROSS, I CLASS, 1838-1918
Germany, Oldenburg. House and Merit Order of Duke Peter Friedrich Ludwig, Honour Cross, I class, 1838-1918

Haus- und Verdienstordens des Herzogs Peter Friedrich Ludwig, Ehrenkreuz, I. Klasse, 1838-1918

The Order was instituted on 28 November 1838 by Grand Duke Augustus in remembrance of his father and was the House Order of Oldenburg, awarded for services to the state and to the royal household.
Between its institution in 1838 and its suppression in late 1918, just two thousand and seven…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ALBANIA: ORDER OF THE PARTISAN STAR
Lot 281 Sold
ALBANIA: ORDER OF THE PARTISAN STAR
Order of the Partisan Star (Urdhëri Ylli Partizan) III class, 1945-1990 issue.

The Order was instituted on 9 July 1945 to be awarded to officers of the People’s Army or Ministry of Internal Affairs for heroic acts and exemplary leadership in wartime.
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
BRAZIL. MONTEZUMA ORDER OF MERIT OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE SCOTTISH RITE OF ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF BRAZIL
Lot 282 Sold
BRAZIL. MONTEZUMA ORDER OF MERIT OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE SCOTTISH RITE OF ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF BRAZIL
Brazil. Montezuma Order of Merit of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite of Ancient and Accepted Masons of Brazil (Ordem Montezuma do Mérito do Supremo Conselho do Brasil para o Rito Escocês Antigo e Aceito) in case of issue
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
LUXEMBOURG. MEDAL OF NATIONAL RECOGNITION 1940-1945, CASED
Lot 283 Sold
LUXEMBOURG. MEDAL OF NATIONAL RECOGNITION 1940-1945, CASED
Luxembourg. Medal of National Recognition (Médaille de la Reconnaissance Nationale) 1940-1945, cased

The full title of the medal is ‘La médaille de la reconnaissance nationale pour services rendu à la patrie luxembourgeoise pendant la guerre de 1940 à 1945, aide portée aux enrôlés de force et résistants’ (The medal of national recognition for services rendered to the Luxembourg homeland during the war of 1940 to 1945, aid given to the armed forces and resistance).
It was instituted after World War II and awarded by the Grand Duchess and subsequently the Grand…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
GREECE: ROYAL ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, KNIGHT
Lot 284 Sold
GREECE: ROYAL ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, KNIGHT
Greece. Royal Order of the Phoenix, knight, fourth (King Paul) issue, 1947-1964.

The Order of the Phoenix was instituted by the Greek Republican government on 13 May 1926 to replace the Royal Order of George I and was awarded exclusively to eminent non-Greeks who had served the cause of Greece. When the monarchy was restored in 1935, the Order was retained, prefixed ‘Royal’, the phoenix was crowned and its award to Greek citizens approved for outstanding merit in the fields of arts, letters, science,
commerce, industry and public life. With abolition of the monarchy in 1973, the prefix and crown…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ICELAND. PRESIDENT OF ICELAND'S MEDAL OF HONOUR IN CASE OF ISSUE
Lot 285 Sold
ICELAND. PRESIDENT OF ICELAND'S MEDAL OF HONOUR IN CASE OF ISSUE
Iceland. President of Iceland's Medal of Honour (Heiđurspeningur Forseta Íslands) in fitted case of issue by C. C. Sporrong & Co. of Stockholm.

The Medal was instituted in 1954 and is awarded to both Icelandic citizens and foreigners for outstanding service to the President of Iceland. The population of Iceland is about 300,000 and the medal is awarded sparingly, making it very hard to find.
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
CZECHOSLOVAKIA: THREE AWARDS
Lot 286 Sold
CZECHOSLOVAKIA: THREE AWARDS
Czechoslovakia. Order of the Red Banner of Labour (Řád Rudého Praporu Práce), silver gilt, numbered, with ribbon bar, in possibly original case, by Žukov of Prague, 1955-1990 issue;
Czechoslovakia. Medal for Service to the Homeland (Medaile za Službu Vlasti), 1955-1990 issue;
Czechoslovakia. Decoration for Merit in Construction (Vyznamenání za Zásluhy o Výstavbu) by Žukov of Prague, numbered 21485 (3)
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
FINLAND: FIVE AWARDS
Lot 287 Sold
FINLAND: FIVE AWARDS
Finland. Commemorative Medal of the War of Liberation (Vapaussodan Muistomitali) 1918 by Sporrong of Stockholm
Finland. Silver Medal of Merit of the Finnish Society of Economics (Suomen Talousseura);
Finland. War Veterans’ Association Medal of Merit (Sotaveteraaniliiton ansiomitali) with ‘XXV’ clasp for 25 years’ membership (2);
Finland. Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, Silver Badge of Merit (Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliiton hopeinen ansiomerkki), numbered ‘357’ and with silver purity mark ‘813H’ (5)
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023

Total lots: 618

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