Medals Collection (#2)

Admiral Edward Pellew, engraved by William Holly (1807-71) from National Portrait Gallery
KW274212 Admiral Edward Pellew, engraved by William Holly (1807-71) from National Portrait Gallery, volume III, published c.1835 (litho) by Owen

Webb / Channel / Medals Cdv
MATTHEW WEBB Swimmer of the Channel in 1875, seen here wearing two medals

Christian X / Danish Royal
CHRISTIAN X King of Denmark (1912-47)

Michael Crawford actor singer receives his MBE from Buckingham Palace with his two daughters July 1987 Dbase MSI

Major General Sir Bindon Blood, British soldier, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Bindon Blood, British soldier, 1902. Blood (1842-1940), commanding Meerut District, Bengal, was one of the few officers to see action in both the Zulu and Afghan campaigns of 1879

Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) and Ferdinand I of Aus
Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916). Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary and Ferdinand I of Austria (1861-1948). Emperor of Austria. Photograph, 1908. Colored

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Connaught / Arthur / Vfair
ARTHUR DUKE OF CONNAUGHT 3rd son of Victoria Date: 1850 - 1942

The Pot-Hunter by George Studdy
Bonzo here shows what might have been, had his pedigree been equal to his popularity. A cute and contented looking Bonzo the dog sucks on a dummy as he sits among the numerous trophies

Insignia of the Order of the British Empire, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Edward VII, c1900s. Portrait of King Edward VII who ruled from 1901-1910. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Rene Paul Fonck, leading French fighter ace
Rene Paul Fonck (1894-1953), leading French fighter ace and his SPADs VII, which he flew as a member of the Escadrille SPA 103, part of the famous Groupe de Chasse 12, the Storks

Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters, London
Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth, on 9 June 1977

Advertisement for various types of steam engine
Advertisement for Robey & Co of Lincoln (Globe Works), London, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Paris, manufacturers of various types of steam engine. circa 1883

Phoenician coins and writing
Phoenician coins. Engraving depicting various coins and medals from the Phoenician civilisation. Phoenicia existed as a collection of city states in the coastal areas of modern day Lebanon and Syria

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey with advisors / patriots
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) pictured with Niazi Bey, Enver Pasha, Chevket Pasha, Prince Sehzade Yusuf Izzeddin Effendi, Riza Bey

Comic Sex / Squeeze Seat
" Do you think you could squeeze me in a seat?" "... it would be better in the park after the show!"

Advert, Guthrie & Wells, Stained Glass Windows, Glasgow
Advert for J & W Guthrie & Andrew Wells, Stained Glass Windows and Mosaics, West George Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

General Sir Bindon Blood, 1902. Sir Bindon Blood (1842-1940) British Army commander who served in Egypt, Afghanistan, India and Southern Africa. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C. B. 1900. Creator: Heath
Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C.B. 1900. Hector MacDonald (1853- 1903) also known as Fighting Mac, served as as subaltern in the First Boer War

Prince of Wales, 1902. Portrait of the future King George V (1865-1936) on the occasion of the coronation of his father, King Edward VII

Tsar Nicolas and son during Revolution, Russia
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868-1918), and his son, Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (1904-1918), seen here in uniform after the Tsar had abdicated. Date: circa 1917

Victorian Scrap, strong man with weights. circa 1880s

Scouts selling Coronation programmes
Boy scouts selling Coronation programmes to people lining the route in a London street for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953

Kaiser Wilhelm II in Turkish uniform and fez, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, seen here in Constantinople wearing Turkish style uniform, including a fez, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Duke of Devonshire
Andrew Robert Buxton Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire (1920-2004), landowner, seen in evening dress and displaying his medals

Medals Awarded for Gallantry or Life-Saving at Sea - top row (L-R) Stanhope gold medal awarded by the Royal Humane Society for the bravest life-saving deed of the year

Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai... May 14, 1898, (1901)
Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai at Netley Hospital, May 14, 1898, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901)

Lord Fisher of Kilverstone, British Naval Commander, First World War, 1914. Artist: Haines
Lord Fisher of Kilverstone, British Naval Commander, First World War, 1914. Fisher (1841-1920) was Admiral of the Fleet. Illustration from The Great War HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Lord Fisher, British admiral, late 19th century, (1920). Artist: Russell
Lord Fisher, British admiral, late 19th century, (1920). John Arbuthnot Jackie Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher of Kilverstone (1841-1920) was First Sea Lord and Admiral of the Fleet

Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Artist: Knight
Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Buller (1839-1908) won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in the Zulu War, 1879

King Ferdinand of Bulgaria
King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria(1861-1948). Date: circa 1909

Sportsmans Costume
What to wear while shooting birds ? Sportsperson Walter Winans sets a good example in this belted jacket and plus- fours outfit, with puttees and a jaunty tyrolean hat... Date: 1909

General Charles George Gordon (1833-85) (photogravure)
KW232575 General Charles George Gordon (1833-85) (photogravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Mikhael Ilarionovich Golenichtchev Kutuzov (1745-1813) Prince of Smolensk, 1829
XIR190214 Mikhael Ilarionovich Golenichtchev Kutuzov (1745-1813) Prince of Smolensk, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Dawe, George (1781-1829); State Hermitage Museum, St

Lord John Fisher, British Admiral of the Fleet
Lord John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher of Kilverstone (1841-1920), British Admiral of the Fleet, Royal Navy. Seen here in full ceremonial uniform. early 20th century

Tupolev and Chelomei, Moscow, 1980
Alexei Andreyevich Tupolev (1925-2001, left), Soviet aircraft designer, and Vladimir Nikolayevich Chelomei (1914-1984, right), Soviet rocket engineer

Police group on Coronation Day, 1911
A group of policemen pose for their photograph outside Hammersmith Police Station, west London, to commemorate the Coronation of King George V

Corporal of 16th The Queens Lancers
Corporal of The 16th The Queens Lancers - the medals worn are the India Medal (2 bars)and the Distunguished Conduct Medal

Maria Leontievna Bochkareva (nee Frolkova), who fought in World War I and formed the First Russian Womens Battalion of Death in 1917

Albania - The Prince of Albania with Albanian Flag

S. Mure Fergusson. Distinguished amateur golfer, twice runner-up in the Amateur Championship and winner of innumerable medals

Lord Kitchener (Photo)
HORATIO, LORD KITCHENER 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum Soldier

Gustav V / Sweden / Beagles
GUSTAV V King of Sweden (1907-50) with his wife Victoria, Princess of Baden

Four Men in Top Hats
Four men, two seated, two standing, in top hats and with decorations pinned to their lapels, pose for a photograph outside a brick house

General de Garnier des Garets (colour litho)
2818738 General de Garnier des Garets (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General de Garnier des Garets)

Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving)
1046135 Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar)

Life-Saving Medal presented by the United States Government to the Men of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
1059662 Life-Saving Medal presented by the United States Government to the Men of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on the Mersey, and to those of the Dock Board Lifeboat

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"Medals: A Glorious Reflection of History and Honor" Step into the world of medals, where stories of bravery, achievements, and moments frozen in time come to life. This captivating poster showcases a collection of British Military medals, each one representing an extraordinary tale etched in gold. Gaze upon King George VI's fine photographic portrait, a regal figure who bestowed these prestigious honors upon valiant soldiers. Among them is General C Gordon and Colonel Lith, their names forever linked to acts of heroism that echo through generations. Princess Elizabeth graces this scene as well, attending the Trooping of the Colour with grace and elegance befitting her future role as Queen. Her presence adds a touch of royalty to this display of valor. Intriguingly juxtaposed is Kaiser Wilhelm II's image alongside his signature—a reminder that even amidst conflict and war they can transcend borders and tell tales from both sides. The Year of the Three British Kings—1936—marks a significant chapter in history when three monarchs held power within twelve months. Traveling further back in time brings us to Regatta and Carnival Week in Fowey, Cornwall—an event filled with joyous celebrations where they were awarded for exceptional feats on land or sea. It serves as a reminder that not all accolades are earned on battlefields; sometimes they are won through sheer determination or artistic prowess. Kaiser Wilhelm II reappears once more but now associated with World War I—a stark contrast to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's name beside him. These two figures symbolize opposing forces during tumultuous times but share common ground as recipients or bestowers of honor. The Staffordshire Regiment proudly displays its emblematic medal—a testament to their unwavering dedication towards protecting their homeland. Their sacrifices embody the essence behind these cherished symbols—the recognition for those who go above and beyond duty's call.