Medals Collection (#86)

Wolseley / Garnet / Lantern
GARNET JOSEPH 1st VISCOUNT WOLSELEY British army officer

Evelyn Wood / Col Print
SIR EVELYN WOOD British soldier

George White / Col Lith
SIR GEORGE STUART WHITE British soldier, defender of Ladysmith (1899-1900)

Sir Gerald Graham
Sir GERALD GRAHAM Lieutenant-general; writer

Smith-Dorrien / Graphic
Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien British Soldier

Guynemer / Farre 1917
Georges-Marie Guynemer, French military aviator, credited with the destruction of 53 enemy planes

Victor McLaglen / Medals
VICTOR McLAGLEN British actor in British silent films and American talkies, seen here in uniform

Charles Nungesser
CHARLES NUNGESSER French WWI pilot (1892-1927)

Lord Edward Cecil
EDWARD HERBERT CECIL Fourth son of third Marquess of Salisbury, Lord Cecil fought in the Boer War, and married Violet Maxse

Carol I / King of Romania
KARL EITEL FRIEDRICH Made first king of independent Romania in 1881, shown here in his military regalia

Priest Urges Troops
An enthusiastic priest, wearing medals as well as a crucifix, urges Russian troops on at the battle of Kiu-Lien- Cheng (Yalu), during the war with Japan; but they lost

Scout / Baden-Powell 1920S
Chief scout, Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell

Nicolas I of Russia
NICOLAS I - Tsar of Russia

Male Type Cowell 19C
Sir John Cowell displays all his medals for this studio photograph

DANILO I
DANILO PETROVIC-NJEGOS King Danilo I, who abdicated in 1921 in favour of his nephew (KIng Michael I), only one week after succeeding his father, Nicholas I

Showing Iron Cross 1915
A German soldier, having been awarded the Iron Cross, returns home to his proud and relieved parents

Croix De Guerre Card
FRANCE The Croix de Guerre

Legion D honneur Card
FRANCE The Legion d honneur

Special Constabulary Medal 1914-1918 War

Order Michael George
the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (Cmg)

Hungarian Pageant
A proud line-up of Hungarian peasant men, war veterans, wearing their medals with their traditional costumes

D arcy of the War Office
D ARCY OF THE WAR OFFICE, proudly showing off his fine array of medals

Seal for Scotland 1656
Cromwells Great Seal for Scotland with his likeness on one side and Scotlands Saint Andrews Cross surmounted by his Paternal Arms on the other. From Simons Medals

Study of a Tramp
A study of an old man, a tramp, with matted hair, a gypsy sprig pinned to his lapel and a couple of war medals pinned to his coat with a safety pin

Kitchener / Lekegian
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum Soldier, Wearing a Fez

Victoria Cross Album
Cover of an album of scraps celebrating British soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross - issued in the year of Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee

Nelson Pensive
HORATIO, LORD NELSON in pensive mood

Samuel Morse & Medals
SAMUEL FINLEY BREESE MORSE American artist and inventor Invented Morse code for use in telegraph instrument

George Iv / Henry Bone Min
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND Reigned 1820 - 1830

Wilhelm Ii / Fischer 1915
WILHELM II German ruler between June 1888 and November 1918

Samuel Baker / Explorer
SIR SAMUEL WHITE BAKER English explorer

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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.