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

Adam Chapman

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Total lots: 618

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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