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RAF Athletics & Cross Country Association bronze medal - British
This medal (F. Phillips of Aldershot is on the inside of the case lid and also in raised lettering on the reverse of the medal itself) was created in the early 1920s for athletics and crosscountry running. It shows Icarus having his wings strapped on by a bearded assistant. The reverse is marked 'Team Championships 1924 Open Tug-of-War Winners'.
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G.K. Bourne - RAF Cadet College athletics prize medal - British
This belonged to Gen. Lord Geoffrey Kemp Bourne, born 1902, educated Rugby School and RMA Woolwich, commissioned 1923 2nd Lt. RA, served on General Staff throughout WW2 in Burma 1945-46 with 5th Indian Division, landing on a recce mission behind enemy lines in Holland during 'Operation Varsity' in March 1944. He later commanded in Malaya 1954-56.
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1935 Jubilee medal on lady's bow - British
This was given to the good and great in 1935 to commemorate the Jubilee of George V and Queen Mary. The men received it on a conventional loose ribbon with pin suspension; the women received it in this fashion with a bow.
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WW2 War & Defence Medals - British
This is the classic pair of campaign awards for WW2; indeed, other than the India Service Medal and the War Medal in silver for the Canadians, they were the only circular medals issued by the British Empire in WW2.
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Propaganda 'Iron Cross' - British
These were produced in the winter of 1914 to commemorate German abuse of the civilians in Belgium in the early months of the war. German troops were kept moving by the covert use of amphetamine sulphate in their rations, with NCOs being detailed to shoot anyone caught sleeping on the side of the road.
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Propaganda 'Iron Cross' - British
These were produced in the winter of 1914 to commemorate German abuse of the civilians in Belgium in the early months of the war. German troops were kept moving by the covert use of amphetamine sulphate in their rations, with NCOs being detailed to shoot anyone caught sleeping on the side of the road.
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Dr Savage's Challenge Shield (fencing), 1911 - British
This medal was the second prize, issued by the London Epee Club to the F Grave's School of Arms team: E Biedermann, Captain (later killed as a 2nd Lieutenant and pilot in 57 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps on 10.8.17); G Ames; C Anciaume; W C Hill.
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Sir George Savage's Challenge Shield (fencing), 1913 - British
This medal was the second prize, issued by the London Epee Club to the F Grave's School of Arms team: E Biedermann, Captain (later killed as a 2nd Lieutenant and pilot in 57 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps on 10.8.17); G Ames; W C Hill; the Hon Rupert Mitford.
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Sir George Savage's Challenge Shield (fencing), 1914 - British
This medal was the second prize, issued by the London Epee Club to the F Grave's School of Arms team: G Ames, Captain; C H Biscoe; G Cornet; E Biedermann, who was later killed as a 2nd Lieutenant and pilot in 57 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps on 10.8.17.
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War Medal - British
This is the standard War Medal issued by the government to anyone who had served overseas in WW2. Normally, it would have been issued in conjunction with the various campaign starts associated with that war, viz Italy, Burma, etc. It has the remains of its original wax paper wrapping. Alas, there is no ribbon.
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