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The Gibson Collection of Orders, Decorations & Medals — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:278
Sale Title:The Gibson Collection of Orders, Decorations & MedalsLots with images:252
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:221
Date:9-Apr-2014
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Group of 8 to Rear Admiral William Arthur, CB, RN, after whom Port Arthur, China, was named. (i) Companion of the military division of the Order of the Bath, breast badge with ribbon buckle, 18ct gold (hallmarked AMRG 1879) and enamel. Appointed 1881. (ii) New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1846 to 1847 (Wm Arthur, Nvl Cadet HMS Calliope) impressed naming. One of 13 officers of this ship to receive this medal, in addition to 39 naval ratings and 11 NCO's and men of Royal Marines (total 63). Longley (RN & RM)…
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1845 to 1846. (R Parish, Captn F Top, HMS Osprey), with unofficial engraved ornate silver ribbon brooch. Impressed naming. Longley records 11 recipients (7 naval ratings and 4 NCOs and Royal Marines) of the medal with these dates. Recorded in Douglas-Morris (NM). Medal issued 5 April 1871. It is understood that there are only three medals known to naval ratings. Men from this ship were lent to the party from HMS North Star who were engaged at Ruapekapeka Pa. With notes.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1863 to 1864. (E Griggs O S HMS Miranda). BBM 91 medals to ship. Ordinary Seaman Edward Griggs, born 1842 or 1843, joined the RN in 1860. He took part in the action at Gate Pa, Tauranga, in 1864. Medal issued in 1870. With Research by late Captain Douglas-Morris, RN.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1845 to 1846. (T Tuzise, Gunrs Mate, HMS North Star), impressed naming. Also entitled to China Medal 1842. The recipient's surname is spelt 'Trezise' in both Longley (RN & RM) and Douglas Morris (NM). It was not unusual for misnaming of medals from the original hand-written muster rolls. Six officers and 27 naval ratings, together with 1 Royal Marine office and 7 NCOs and Medal (Total 41) received this dated medal. Crew of the ship, including recipient, took part in actions…
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1845 to 1846. (John N Tripp, Gr's Mate, HMS Hazard). Also entitled to China Medal 1842. Recorded in Longley (RN & RM). 9 officers and 22 naval ratings received this medal; BBM 35 medals to the ship. In Douglas-Morris (NM). The ship was present at the fall of Kororareka, Ohaihau and Ohaewai. With brief notes.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1845 to 1847. (C Lee, Capt A Ft Gd, HMS Racehorse), impressed naming. With ornate silver ribbon brooch. Longley (RN & RM) notes that 3 officers and 24 naval ratings together with 9 NCOs and men of Royal Marines of this ship received this dated medal (36 to ship). Both Longley and Douglas-Morris (NM) record his surname as 'Leo' and the naming on the medal appears to be an engravers mistake. A part of men from this ship took part in the action at Ruapekapeka in January 1846.…
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1860 to 186. (Wm Lambell, AB HMS Cordelia), impressed naming. William Lambell was born in Devon on 3 July 1834. Joined RN as a Boy 2nd class in 1851, Ordinary Seaman 1852 and served on several ships before joining the Cordelia in which he served in New Zealand and in involved with various actions and skirmishes in 1861. His medal was sent to him on 2 March 1871. BBM 29 medals to ship. With extensive research by Captain K Douglas-Morris, RN, and copy of original service…
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1860 to 1861. (G North, Captn F Top, HMS Iris) Longley records that 10 RN officers and 49 ratings, and 1 Royal Marine office and 12 NCO and men. Total of 72, received a medal with these dates. Recorded by Douglas-Morris (NM). A party from the ship landed and was engaged in action at Pukekakeriki in October 1860. With research notes and copy of sale catalogue entry.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1860 to 1861. (S Jenkins, AB HMS Pelorus), impressed naming. In Longley (RN & RM) 12 officers and 74 naval ratings (total 86) of the ship received this medal; BBM states 117 medals. Jenkins was a carpenter and Douglas-Morris (NM) records that he was wounded in the head at Waitara Camp 11 September 1860. With research note.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1845 to 1846. (J James AB, HMS Castor), impressed naming. Longley (RN & RM) confirms 4 officers, 56 naval ratings, 2 officers and 7 other ranks of Royal Marines (69 in all) from Castor received this dated medal. Douglas-Morris (NM), page 281 notes James was wounded at Ruapekapeka 11 January 1846. He was one of 30 wounded. With research notes.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1863 to 1864. (H Trigger, Drumr HMS Esk), impressed naming. BBM records that 120 medals with these dates were issued to the ship. Longley (RN & RM) records 121 medals to RN and RM, and records that H Trigger was the only Royal Marine drummer awarded the medal. Crew took part in actions at Te Awamutu and Rangiawhia in February 1864 and at Gate Pa, Tauranga, in April 1864. With brief notes.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1863 to 1864. (T Snudden AB HMS Harrier), impressed naming. Entitlement of Able Seaman Thomas Snudden confirmed by Longley (RN & RM) who records 10 officers and 60 ratings together with 10 NCOs and men of Royal Marines of Harrier; total of 80 received this medal; BBM 79 medals. Recorded by Douglas Morris (NM). Parties of Harrier's crew took part in actions at Paparoa in August 1863, Te Awamutu and Rangiawhia in February 1864 and at Gate Pa, Tauranga, in April 1864.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1863 to 1865. (Geo. Tucker, Stoker HMS Eclipse), impressed naming. Entitlement confirmed by Longley (RN & RM) and Douglas-Morris (NM). The ship received 13 medals with these dates to officers, 49 to naval ratings and a further 13 to NCOs and men of the Royal Marines (total of 75). With brief notes.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1864. (3654 Hy Chranham, 4th Btn Mility Trn) [Military Train]; Impressed naming. A scarce single date. Approximately 4-16 medals to unit.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1864 to 1866. (1010 John Hoctor, 1st Bn 12th Regt), impressed naming. BBM 158 medals to Regt. 12th (East Suffolk) Regiment was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Meade Hamilton, CB, who purchased his command of the 1st battalion in 1861 and commanded it in New Zealand. Regiment served in New Zealand 1860-66 and was engaged in first Taranaki war, Waikato war and sustained losses at Rangiriri and took part in battle at gate Pa. With brief notes.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1861 to 1866. (J Arbuckle, 2nd Waikato Regt), impressed naming with original card box of issue. Entitlement confirmed by Longley but not listed in Stowers. Barton records him as having enrolled at Sydney on 24 September 1863 and occupation as a 'carter'.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1861 to 1866. (J Westbrook) impressed naming. Bullock driver Jacob Westbrook, Imperial Commissariat Corps, was a civilian. Both Longley and Stowers confirm entitlement, the latter noting that 36 medals named to Corps known to exist. The Corps employed some 239 civilians. With brief notes.
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New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1861 to 1861. (Engraved: 'Specimen' and name (Corpl. T Hart 3rd Waikato Regiment) xxx over. New Zealand Army collectors specimen. Longley confirms entitlement of Thomas Hart to medal. Barton also records entitlement and it appears may have received a medal issued as a member of the Imperial Commissariat transport Corps. With brief notes.
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New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (Wi Hoe Hoe, Native Contingent). Naming in waxed letters suggesting it is a late issue; with original card box with name written over the name of 'F Wooster, 3rd Waikato Regt. Not in Longley. In Stowers, as a private in the Native Contingent serving with Ngati Porou under Ropata. He was involved in actions at Patea and Ngatapa in 1868. BBM 94 medals to unit.
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New Zealand Medal, undated reverse. (Edward Clatterbourk, No 9 Coy Taranaki Mil Settlers); impressed in small capitals. Longley and Stowers record medal to 'Chatterbourk' and Stowers notes surname also as recorded as Clutterbourk and Clutterbuck. Medal issued 1887. BBM 203 medals to unit. With brief notes.
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New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (Pte Wm Keith, Taranaki Mil Settlers). Recorded by Longley and Stowers, who notes that the medal was issued on 14 May 1888, and the style of naming being correct for this period. BBM 203 medals to unit. William Keith was born in 1837 at Buchan, Aberdeen. He joined the Taranaki Military Settlers in Melbourne on 25 January 1864. He served at Hastings, White Cliffs and Mokau. In the Earl of Ranfurly's Roll of Honour (1902) Keith is shown as a veteran from the Hawke's Bay and…
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New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (S D Calvert, Wairoa Rifle Vol.). Named in engraved large capital letters. Longley records 27 NCO and men, including Calvert, of the unit received undated medals. Calvert is mentioned in James Cowan, 'The New Zealand Wars', vol. I, reprint 1983, page 260, when he and his father defended their family homestead. He died of wounds on 24 July 1863 aged 16 years. With research notes.
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New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (Corpl J Blake, AC). Longley records a Constable James Blake and a Corporal James George Blake on the AC roll. Both names appear in Stowers, who notes that their medals were issued in 1872 and 1873 respectively and that both were returned unclaimed. BBM 478 medals to unit.
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New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (J Dinwiddie, Napier Rifle Vol.). Named in engraved large capitals. Longley confirms entitlement and 9 NCOs and men of unit received medals. Stowers records that John Dinwiddie was engaged at Omarunni in October 1866. Medal issued 1882.
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Group of three to Daniel W Powell, RN. (i) China Medal 1857-60 w/2c 'Canton 1857' and 'Taku Forts 1858' (unnamed as issued). (ii) New Zealand Medal, reverse dated 1860 to 1861 (D W Powell, Bos. Mate. HMS Niger), impressed naming. (iii) Turkish Crimea Medal 1855, 'La Crimea' (unnamed as issued).
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Pair to Private Michael Lees, 70th Foot. (i) Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58, no claps (3303 Pte M Lees, 70th Foot). (ii) New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (3303 Pte M Lees, 70th Foot). Both medals impressed naming. With research notes.
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Group of 9 to James Conley, Auckland Naval Artillery, New Zealand Permanent Militia, and RNZA. (i) New Zealand Medal, undated reverse (Pty Off. J Conley, Auckd Nvl Vrs), engraved in large capital letters. BBM records 12 medals to unit; Longley records 2 officers and 9 NCOs and men; Stowers records 27 medals to unit. (ii) New Zealand Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Trophy of Arms obverse)(No 157 Corpl James Conley No 1 Service Coy, NZPM 1899). Stagg records 18 medals issued. Rare. (iii) New…
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Royal NZA Veteran bronze [membership] cross. (Corp G B Purdey), engraved on reverse. Longley records 'Purdy' on the roll for New Zealand Medal for service as a Corporal with Taranaki Military Settlers. Stowers records him as 'George Burton (Barton) Purdey'. He was born in 1845 at Camberwell, Surrey; joined the Taranaki Military Settlers, No. 6 company at Ballarat, Australia and arrived in New Zealand on 21 January 1864. Present at the action at White Cliffs 24 August 1865. With research note.
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New Zealand Cross (NZC). REPLICA commissioned in 1982 by the New Zealand Coin and Medal Co. Ltd., of Auckland and produced by the New Zealand Mint, of Auckland. Only 67 of the projected 200 crosses were produced in sterling silver and 18ct gold. Reverse engraved 'Replica' and number '35'; with case of issue. [Ref: 'Orders, decorations and medals awarded to New Zealanders: an illustrated guide for collectors' by Geoffrey P Oldham and Brett Delahunt. 1st ed. Auckland : 1991, page 27.]
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65th Regiment Shoulder Belt plate, brass with silver embellishments. The 65th (Yorkshire North Riding Regiment) or 'The Royal Tigers' served in New Zealand 1846-1865; in Wellington and Wanganui (1846-47) and later in Taranaki and Waikato (1860-66).
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Gallipoli DSO in important group of 10 to Colonel Bertram Sibbald Finn, CBE, DSO, ED, New Zealand Medical Corps & New Zealand Dental Corps. (i) Commander of the military division of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), 2nd type neck badge. (ii) Companion of The Distinguished Service Order (DSO), George V. Ribbon for Queen's South Africa Medal which has been missing before Captain Stagg acquired group. (iii) King's South Africa Medal 1901-02, w/2c 'South Africa 1901' and 'South Africa 1902' (1444 Tpr B S…
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Outstanding group of 6 to Warrant Officer I Frederick William James, RNZA. (i) Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 w/3c 'Cape Colony', 'Transvaal' and 'South Africa 1902' 95297 Tpr F W James, NZMR 8th Cont.). (ii) War Medal 1939-45. (iii) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-4. (iv) Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond the Seas Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, King George V (Field Marshal) (1134 S/Sgt FTR. F W James, RNZA). Granted 1 May 1924. 166 medals awarded. (v) New Zealand Meritorious Service…
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Group of 8 to Warrant Officer John William Dalton, NZEF & NZAOC. (i) 1914-15 Star (9/1255 Farr/Sjt J W Dalton, NZEF). (ii) British War Medal 1914-18 (9/1255 Sjt J W Dalton, NZEF). (iii) Victory Medal 1919 (9/1255 Sjt J W Dalton, NZEF). (iv) War Medal 1939-45 (not mounted with group). (v) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45 (not mounted with group). (vi) Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, King George VI (WO II J W Dalton, NZAOC). 80 issued of this first type. (vii) New Zealand Meritorious Service…
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Group of 6 to Allan Ulric Norman Hayes, NZEF, NZGA, RNZAF. (i) British War Medal 1914-18 (2/2637 Bdr A U N Hayes, NZEF). (ii) Victory Medal 1919 ( 2/2637 Bdr A U N Hayes, NZEF). (iii) War Medal 1939-45. (iv) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. (v) New Zealand Territorial Service Medal, King George V (2/2637 Bomb. A U N Hayes, NZEF (1918). Granted 6 July 1918. (vi) New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal (A U N Hayes, late NZEF). Roll confirms a late issue granted 15 March 1943. With record of…
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Group of 8 to Lieutenant-Colonel Cedric Arthur Herman, ED, NZEF & NZTS. (i) 1914-15 Star (12/2901 Mjr C A Herman). (ii) British War Medal 1914-18 (12/2901 Mjr C A Herman). (iii) Victory Medal 1919 with MID emblem (12/2901 Mjr C A Herman). (iv) War Medal 1939-45. (v) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. (vi) Efficiency Decoration, New Zealand (ED), GRI cypher (T/Lt.Col C A Herman, NZTS). Approximately 501 issued. (vii) New Zealand Territorial Service Medal, King George V (Mjr C A Herman, 3rd (Auck R.) CRO…
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Outstanding 'Battle of the River Plate' group of 5 to Gunner Eric J Watts, DSC, RN. (i) Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) GRI cypher, hallmarked SG London 1939; reverse engraved (Eric J Watts, Gunner RN, HMS Achilles, 13 December 1939). (ii) 1939-34 Star. (iii) Atlantic Star. (iv) Pacific Star w/c 'Burma'. (v) War Medal 1939-45. DSC, London Gazette, 23 February 1940. One of four DSC for HMS Achilles, of a total of 17 for the Battle of the River Plate. Gunner Watts was awarded the DSC for the Battle of the…
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Rare Group of 9 to Commodore Leo Patrick Bourke, OBE, DSC & Bar, RD, RAN, RNZNR, (with RN) & RNZN. (i) Officer of the military division of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) 2nd type badge. (ii) Distinguished Service Cross, George VI (DSC) GRI cypher, hallmarked SG London 1945 and officially dated '1944' with Bar officially dated '1945'. (iii) 1939-34 Star. (iv) Atlantic Star w/c 'France and Germany'. (v) Pacific Star. (vi) War Medal 1939-45. (vii) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. (viii) Queen…
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Group of 7 to Sapper Rasmus Neville Green, MM, 5th Field Co, New Zealand Engineers, 2 NZEF. (i) Military Medal (MM), George VI (40632 Spr R N Green, 2 NZEF, 1944). (ii) 1939-34 Star. (iii) Africa Star. (iv) Italy Star. (v) Defence Medal. (vi) War Medal 1939-45. (vii) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. MM was an immediate award. Green was a dozer operator during the battles for the Sangro bridgehead, Italy, in November 1943. [Approximately 580 MM to 2NZEF in Mediterranean and Middle East]. With…
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Group of 6 to Flight Lieutenant George Maurice Given, DFC, RNZAF. (i) Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), reverse dated 1944; with case. [Approximately 1,014 DFC to New Zealanders]. (ii) 1939-34 Star. (iii) Air Crew Europe Star w/c 'France and Germany'. (iv) Defence Medal. (v) War Medal 1939-45. (vi) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45.
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Group of 8 to Chief Petty Officer Cecil Beale, RN and RNZN. (i) 1939-34 Star. (ii) Atlantic Star. (iii) Africa Star w/c 'North Africa 1942-43'. (iv) Pacific Star. (v) Italy Star. (vi) War Medal 1939-45. (vii) United Nations Service Medal for Korea. (viii) Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Elizabeth II, type 2, (C Beale, New Zealand 13727 CPO HMNZS Philomel); engraved naming. Approved 20 February 1961.
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Pair, plus 3 masonic jewels, to Captain John Edward Barltrop, Manchester Rifle Vols. (i) Volunteer Long Service Medal, Victoria (Capt John Edward Barltrop, Manchester Rifle Vols (1903). 120 medals issued. (ii) New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal (Lieut John E Barltrop, Manchester Rifle Vols 1896). Granted 17 August 1896. Stagg records medal is 3rd type of which 471 medals issued. (iii) Masonic Lodge jewel or badge, 9ct gold, Awatea Lodge No. 258 (Brother J E Barltrop, 1931). (iv) Masonic Lodge…
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Group of 5 to Captain Peter Arnott Tacon, New Zealand Army and RNZAF. (i) Defence Medal. (ii) War Medal 1939-45. (iii) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. (iv) Korea Medal 1950- (21228 Capt P A Tacon), 1st type obverse. (v) United Nations Service Medal for Korea (21228 Capt P A Tacon). The service number on the two Korea medals should correctly read '211228', which suggests these medals were sold by New Zealand Army as collectors specimens. With service details.
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Group of 3 to Major N J Talbot, 1st Auckland Regiment. (i) War Medal 1939-45. (ii) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. (iii) Efficeincy Decoration, New Zealand, Elizabeth II cypher (Maj N J Talbot, 1 Auck). Engraved naming. Mounted as worn.
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Pair to Sergeant Walter Sinclair, late Otago Division NZGA Volunteers. (i) New Zealand Volunteer Long Service Medal, Edward VII (No 297 Serg Walter Sinclair, No. 1 Co. Otago Div NZGA Vols (1908). Approximately 736 medals awarded. (ii) New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal, G T White die; (No 297 Sergt. Walter Sinclair, NZGA (1913). Stagg type 2, granted 5 February 1913.
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Rare and unique group of 4 to George Moore, Auckland Naval Artillery. (i) New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal, with an ornamental bar in place of usual ring suspender, Named: No 7 1st CPO George Moore, Auckland Naval Artillery Vols.'. Granted 24 April 1890. (ii) Auckland Naval Artillery Volunteers Medal, silver, reverse engraved: 'Presented by the A.N.A.V. to Seaman Geo. Moore for saving a comrade from drowing Oct. 17th 1879'. Maker's initials 'A T' (Anton Teutenberg, 1840-1933) on reverse. This…
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Group of 3 to Honorary Lieutenant Sydney Spencer George, VD, Dunedin Garrison Band. (i) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration (VD), Edward VII, hallmarked SG London 1909 (Honorary Lieut Sydney Spencer George, Dunedin Garrison Band 1910). Approximately 107 awarded. New Zealand Gazette 1 December 1910, page 3956. (ii) Volunteer Long Service Medal, Victoria (210 Bandmaster Sydney S George, Dunedin Gar Band Vols (1899). Granted 12 September 1899. Approximately 137 awarded. (iii) New Zealand Long and…
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Pair to Colour-Sergeant Frederick Thomas Bould, Wellington & Johnsonville Rifle Vols. (i) New Zealand Volunteer Service Medal, Edward VII (No 357 Pte Frederick T Bould, Welln Guards Rifle Vols 1906). Granted 22 March 1906. (ii) New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal (No 42 Colour-Serg F T Bould, Johnsonville Rifle Vols 1910). Granted 18 January 1910. On 1 November 1911 Bould was posted to 3rd (Auckland) Regiment, Countess of Ranfurly's Own.
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Group of 5 to WO I T S Power, RNZA. (i) War Medal 1939-45, privately engraved (4954 RSM T S Power, RNZA). (ii) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45, privately engraved (4954 RSM T S Power, RNZA). (iii) Permanent Forces Beyond the Empire and Seas Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V (Field Marshal's uniform) (954 Sgt T S Power, RNZA). 11 August 1923. 166 of this type awarded.(iv) New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal, George V (crowned robed effigy) (954 WOI T S Power, RNZA). Approved 3 June 1941…
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Group of 6 to Sergeant William James Ramsay, MM, Otago Regiment, 1NZEF. (i) Military Medal (MM), King George V (12-1777 SJT: W J Ramsay, 2/Otago R.). (ii) 1914-15 Star (12/1777 SJT W J Ramsay, NZEF). (iii) British War Medal 1914-18(12/1777 SJT W J Ramsay, NZEF). (iv) Victory Medal 1919 (12/1777 SJT W J Ramsay, NZEF). (v) War Medal 1939-45. (vi) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. MM, second Supplement to London Gazette, 12 November 1918, as a sergeant, Otago Regiment, for his actions in France on 15…
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Group of 7 to Able Seaman George Edward Pearce, RN & RNZN. (i) 1939-45 Star. (ii) Africa Star. (iii) Pacific Star. (iv) War Medal 1939-45. (v) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. (vi) King George VI Coronation Medal 1937. Supplement to New Zealand Gazette, 28 May 1937, page 1275 (as Able Seaman HMS Leander). (vii) Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI, 1st type non-swivel suspender, (G E Pearce A B NZ1060 HMNZS Philomel), named in engraved capitals. Medal issued 12 May 1937.
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Unusual group of 5 to Leading Signalman Reginald P V Hayter, BEM, RN, New Zealand Division RN and RNZN. (i) British Empire Medal, military division, (BEM) (Ldg Sglmn Reginald P V Hayter, NZD 1193). (ii) British War Medal 1914-18 (J92105 R P V Hayter, Boy 2 RN). (iii) War Medal 1939-45. (iv) New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-45. (v) Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI (1st type head) (R P V Hayter, L/Stg NZ1193 HMS Philomel). With copy of service and research notes.
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Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2 (Rigby, C D, New Zealand 14451 CRS HMNZS Philomel), named in engraved capital letters. CRS = Chief Radio Supervisor. The service number is incorrect and name may also be incorrect. Sold by NZDF as collectors specimen.
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Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2 (Hunt, D A J, NZ11498 Chief Painter HMNZS Royalist).
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Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2 (Harkness, N R NZ11449, CPO CK O, HMNZS Philomel). Norman Ross Harkness joined RNZN on 8 May 1948 as an assistant cook. His engagement expired in on 7 May 1959 but was extended to May 1968. His 're-engraved' medal was issued to him in July 1968 when he was living in Rotorua. With research notes and record of service.
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Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2 (16207 CPO STD C D Owen, HMNZS Waikato).
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Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2. Unnamed specimen.
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Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George V (1st type, naval uniform) (199002 W G Townsend, PO I CL HMS New Zealand). HMS New Zealand was presented to the RN in 1911 and sold in 1922. This battle cruiser took part in the Battles of Heligoland 1914, Dogger Bank 1915 and Jutland 1916.
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Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration (VRD). George V, hallmarked SG London 1927, plain green ribbon.
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Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George VI, unnamed specimen.
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Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2 (Drummond J, NZV11055 CRS T, HMNZS Olphert). Drummond was also entitled to Korea Medal 1950-53 and UN Medal for Korea. With research notes on Drummond.
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Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Elizabeth II, type 2 impressed 'specimen'.
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Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George VI, unnamed specimen.
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Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration (VRD). George V, GVR cypher, hallmarked SG London, 1927, with case of issue.
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Royal Naval Reserve Decoration (RD). George VI, GRI cypher (post 1941), reverse dated '1942'.
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Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George VI, unnamed specimen.
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Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 1 (Britt Omn), unnamed specimen.
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Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2, unnamed specimen.
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Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2, unnamed specimen.
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Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2 (post 1958 ribbon), unnamed design.
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New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal. (1887-1931) (No 6 CPO Henry Lee, Bluff Nav Arty Vols. 1897). First type medal, approved 11 April 1897.
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New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal. (1887-1931) (No 51 Gunner W M Brown, Lyttelton Naval Arty Vols. 1897). Medal granted 27 August 1897.
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Volunteer Officers' Decoration (VD). VR cypher, hallmarked, London 1892.
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Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration (VD). George V, GRI cypher, hallmarked, London 1918 (Major C H Broad, Res of Officers 1921), engraved naming. According to Stagg 309 of this decoration awarded. With case. [Note: Name of H V Searle, of Nelson College, on base of case, whose Decoration was sold in the same sale and it would appear the cases were switched.] With research notes, including photocopy of portrait.
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Efficiency Medal, New Zealand. George V (first type, crowned and robed) (Sgt W H Peake Canterbury Rgt. 1935). Impressed naming but dated engraved. Medal approved 1935; According to Stagg 84 medals of this type issued.
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New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal. (1887-1931), unnamed specimen.
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New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal. (1887-1931), frosted silver, hallmarked, WJD Birmingham 1964, impressed 'specimen'. Late striking for issue as replacement.
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New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal. (1887-1931), polished silver, hallmarked, WJD Birmingham 1963, impressed 'specimen'. Late striking for issue as replacement.
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New Zealand Territorial Service Medal. George V (1912-1931), frosted silver 'Wright die', hallmarked, WJD, Birmingham 1964) unnamed specimen. Late striking for issue as replacement.
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Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, New Zealand. Elizabeth II, type 1 (Britt Omn), unnamed specimen.
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Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, New Zealand. Elizabeth II, type 2, unnamed specimen.
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Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, New Zealand. Elizabeth II, type 2 (36048 SSGT R A R Davies, RNZEME). Possibly incorrect naming & sold by New Zealand Army as collectors specimen.
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New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal. George VI, type 3 (no suspension lugs), unnamed specimen.
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New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2, unnamed specimen.
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New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2, unnamed specimen.
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Efficiency Decoration, New Zealand. (ED), GVIR cypher, unnamed specimen.
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Efficiency Decoration, New Zealand. (ED), Elizabeth II, with Bar, unnamed specimen, with case of issue.
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Efficiency Medal, New Zealand. Elizabeth II, type 2, unnamed specimen.
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Cadet Forces Medal. Elizabeth II, type 1(Britt Omn) (Maj B A Plaetz).
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Cadet Forces Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2, unnamed specimen.
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Cadet Forces Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2, unnamed specimen.
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Air Efficiency Award. Elizabeth II, type 2, reverse engraved 'specimen'.
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Air Efficiency Award. Elizabeth II, type 2, unnamed specimen.
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RAF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2, unnamed specimen.
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RAF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, type 2 (name has been XXX'ed over but appears to be 77649 Flt Sgt G P T Hey, RNZAF).NZDF collectors specimen.
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RAF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II type 2, unnamed specimen.
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Group of 3 to T J Surgenor, Rifleman NZEF & Constable, New Zealand Police. (i) British War Medal 1914-18 (52894 Rflm T J Surgenor, NZEF). (ii) Victory Medal 1919 (52894 Rflm T J Surgenor, NZEF). (iii) New Zealand Police Commissioner's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, w/3c '22 Years', '30 Years' and '38 Years' (No 2377 Constable T J Surgenor, New Zealand Police 1935).
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New Zealand Police Commissioner's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. (108 1/C Dete Alexr Henderson, New ZealandP), 1st type, ring suspender, by Kohn. Wills (1990) confirms medal 1887. With record of service.
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New Zealand Police Commissioner's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. No clasps (2911 Senior Sergeant B C Attwell, New Zealand Police 1970). Recorded by Wills (1990) as a type 8 by Mayer and Kean Ltd.
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New Zealand Police Commissioner's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. w/3c '22 Years', '30 Years' and '38 Years' (all engraved) (No 644 Serg Edwin Eales, New ZealandP 1907). Clasps awarded 1919, 1923 and 1931. Recorded by Wills (1990) as a type 4 by G T White. With research notes.
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New Zealand Police Commissioner's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. w/3c '22 Years' (engraved), '30 Years' and '38 Years' (No 2252 Constable Kelly, A J, New Zealand Police 1934). No ribbon. With service record.
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