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| Inspired by Petty Officer Tom's epic Naval list - I thought it would be interesting to start a list of Lancer medals known to exist.
I have pulled together an initial list from a quick look at the auction houses and from my own notes/collection. I will be contacting the Lancer museum to see what they have in their collection and some of the larger dealers to see if they have records of medals that have passed through their hands.
Where possible I have used the inscription on the medals rather than the spelling in Dutton's list - the medal roll is notoriously difficult to read.
I will update this list once I have checked if service papers are available.
Could you please let me know of other medals in your collection or that you are aware of . . Feel free to PM me if you dont want to give up details of your collections discretion is assured.
Cheers
Sergio
J Berryman VC Quartermaster 1879 1176 J Dunn Trumpeter Major 1879 861 HJS Barrett Sergeant 1879 1820 PY Dwyer Lance Sergeant 1879 2371 J Winship Lance Sergeant 1879 1509 JJ Thomas Corporal 1879 1503 FJ Leigh Corporal 1879 2104 W Godfrey Lance Corporal 1879 2198 E Healey Lance Corporal 1879 2205 E Allen Private 1879 2319 S Atkings Private 1879 2209 H Barker Private 1879 2288 I Bartram Private 1879 1051 A Bide Private 1879 2210 J Bluff Private 1879 1744 F Call Private 1879 2213 W Campbell Private 1879 2069 W Coldwell Private 1879 2282 G Cooper Private 1879 2295 W Crick Private 1879 2073 H Cunliffe Private 1879 2072 W Day Private No clasp 1628 W Duff Private 1879 2050 W T Featherstone Private 1879 2157 F Ferris Private 1879 1525 G Foster Private 1879 1452 TGH Frost Private 1879 Gardiner Private 1879 1500 R Hammond Private 1879 1644 A Harbison Private 1879 1106 H Hardiment Private 1879 1293 E Harper Private 1879 2329 R Howard Private 1879 2149 W Hunt Private 1879 2124 F Icke Private 1879 2302 AA Jones Private 1879 1025 E Jones Private 1879 2256 R Keeble Private 1879 2299 J Kiernan Private No clasp 2258 G Lough Private 1879 1203 S Mack Private 1879 1673 R Milne Private 1879 2305 W Moss Private 1879 2080 AW Mowatt Private 1879 2283 G Oatley Private 1879 1793 J Osthennier Private 1879 2225 T Page Private 1879 1873 EC Peyton Private 1879 1478 VD Potter Private 1879 1332 J Ramsbottom Private 1879 2242 LT Reynolds Private 1879 1757 A Scott Private 1879 958 HG Smith Private 1879 2126 C Sparks Private 1879 2231 B Walters Private 1879 2005 J Watts Private 1879 1453 G Wilson Private 1879 1167 G Davidson T Sergeant Major LS&GC 861 HJS Barrett Sergeant LS&GC 1490 G Selwood Corporal LS&GC
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| from the above list the following have service records at the PRO Dunn Godfrey Bide Icke
Cheers
Sergio |
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| Well done SD. Please could you let us know which auction catalogues you have browsed to save us fishing the same waters? |
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| 2104 L/Corpl. W.L. Godfrey
1609 Corpl. J. J. Thomas
1176 Trumpt. Mjr. J. Dunn |
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| Some more medals courtesy of Petty Officer Tom, Tasker and 90th I have so far gone through Spinks, DNW, Glendennings . Will contact the dealers soon. I think we have a member from Baldwins perhaps they could check.. i am waiting to hear back from the Lancers museum at which point I shall issue a revised list to help people check if we already have it. Will add service details for those with papers - hopefully during the xmas new year break .. 2282 J Cooper Private 1879 2072 W Day Private No clasp 1525 G Foster Private 1879 Gardiner Private 1879 1293 E Harper Private 1879 2299 J Kiernan Private No clasp 2283 G Oatley Private 1879 regards Sergio |
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| 2703 Trumpeter C. Campbell 17th Lancers
Probably of no interest to the list - it has been renamed
Bosley's 13/9/2006 |
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| Hi Tasker . Agreed , ![Suspect](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/suspect.gif) . cheers 90th. |
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| 2069 Pte W. Coldwell.
From LH's list of 2003. |
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| thanks Tasker - Found that seperately looks like it was auctioned at Morton and Eden Dec 2003!!
bet it was a lot cheaper than now!! |
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| todays research has come up with the follwoing additions to the list over and above Coldwell .
2205 E Allen Private 1879 with service papers 2080 AW Mowatt Private 1879 2005 J Watts Private 1879
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| HI SD If you could edit the new names in to your original grand list (first post) it would save having to look through this list and every other post each time. |
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| Tasker
I hear you and will do so from now on.
with the addition of L/Serg Dwyer, Winship and Corp Leigh
see first post for updated list cheers SD |
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| Todays findings are...
2209 H Barker Private 1879 2288 I Bartram Private 1879 2210 J Bluff Private 1879 1628 W Duff Private 1879 2149 W Hunt Private 1879 1873 EC Peyton Private 1879 2126 C Sparks Private 1879
That brings the number up to 52 reckoning on a 20% medal survival rate that leaves around 75 to go!!
I have updated the list in the original post to make it easier for members to check if we already have them tracked.
I wonder if there are any medals in South Africa museums ?
I have also marked with an * those names where the service papers exist. I have downloaded these and will provide brief career writeups over time.
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| Good work SD! Where did you find today's medals? Also, why do you assume only a 20% survival rate? |
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| - tasker224 wrote:
- Good work SD!
Where did you find today's medals? Also, why do you assume only a 20% survival rate? Todays medals were provided by a member of the british medals forum (a very useful website for collectors) who has tracked sales of Lancer medals. He stated that all of these medals are with private collectors. 20% seems a realistic number i remember reading in medal news (how sad am I) a few years back that the survival rate for silver victorian medals was between 12.5 and 25% . So 20% seems a less daunting task. I understand a large percentage of medals were either buried with the recipient or melted down for their silver value particuarly at the time when the Bunker Hunts tried to corner the silver market in the 70's . I am working from memory so if anyone has any more concrete survivability stats let me know.!! More importantly if any of our South African friends can provide me with contact details for relevant museums I will expand my search further. the next stage will be contacting the dealers... On a positive note as a collector with a particular interest in the Lancers in the AZW - it is encouraging to know there are a good number around that might come on to the market at some time. Cheers sergio |
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| BTW - today I was contacted by the owner of
2198 E Healey Lance Corporal 1879
He attested aged 14 while in India in 16th Lancers. Also served with their band. Volunteered for 17th Lancers along with 31 other privates in Feb 1879. Returned to England 1880.
Its on the list!! |
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| Keep up the good work SD, i'll keep looking! |
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| Interesting stat that SD, thanks. I am sure this stat applies to run of the mill Vic campaign medals. I collect Trafalgar NGS medals as I have a particular interest in that battle as my triple Gt grandfather was on the Colossus at the time! The survival rate of these is around 30%. |
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| In private hands 1106 H Hardiment Private 1879 |
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| [quote="tasker224"]Interesting stat that SD, thanks. I am sure this stat applies to run of the mill Vic campaign medals. I collect Trafalgar NGS medals as I have a particular interest in that battle as my triple Gt grandfather was on the Colossus at the time! The survival rate of these is around 30%.[/quote Collecting Trafalgar NGS is a very expensive and tricky (given the large number of reconstructed medals !!) interest. Happy to help fund your acquisition of new trafalgar medals by taking any Lancer SAGS off your hands at mates rates Purely in a spirit of helping you out - nothing to do with my own obsession. Oh the self-sacrifice!! lol Cheers Sergio |
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| Careful, i might take you up on that! |
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| Always happy to help - particularly at Xmas - there is no end to my charitibleness (yes you can put another coal on the fire Bob Cratchett) - this offer does not include a swap transaction - like I dont know - a 17th Lancer SAGS - for a certain Sergeant in the 2/24th |
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| How about a Pte, 17th Lcr kia at Ulundi? |
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| [quote="SergioD"] - tasker224 wrote:
- Interesting stat that SD, thanks. I am sure this stat applies to run of the mill Vic campaign medals.
I collect Trafalgar NGS medals as I have a particular interest in that battle as my triple Gt grandfather was on the Colossus at the time! The survival rate of these is around 30%.[/quote
Collecting Trafalgar NGS is a very expensive and tricky (given the large number of reconstructed medals !!) interest.
Happy to help fund your acquisition of new trafalgar medals by taking any Lancer SAGS off your hands at mates rates Purely in a spirit of helping you out - nothing to do with my own obsession. Oh the self-sacrifice!! lol
Cheers
Sergio A lovely 3 clasp Trafalgar NGS went in DNW sale today. I didn't bid as 2 of the clasps were late claims/additions - genuine medal however. Sorry i didn't bid now, for that hammer price. |
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| haha stop - you know I love my 2/24 sergeant !!
Nice medal though - you know no doubt only one private KIA at ulundi - I believe he was mortally wounded and died afterwards - hence the D/S designation in Duttons list.
in addition for those who are interested Captain Hon EV Wyatt Edgell (KIA) Lieut HC Jenkins severley WIA Lieut WC James WIA attatched to Lancers from 2nd (Royal Scots Greys)Dragoons 1302Farrier-Sergeant J. Taylor (KIA) 1025 Private E. Jones (Mortally WIA). 2145 Private J. Waite (Dangerously WIA.). 1554 J. Keegan (Slightly WIA.)
cheers
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| £8000 seemed pretty reasonable assuming you can get comfortable with the other clasps. NGS is not my area of interest -i got badly stung at auction on a trafalgar at the start of my collecting career and had to wait 10 years to be able to sell it at break even. never bought another one.
I suppose the price reflects the closeness to xmas etc
will be interested to see what the emery pair goes for tomorrow !! |
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| - SergioD wrote:
- haha stop - you know I love my 2/24 sergeant !!
Nice medal though - you know no doubt only one private KIA at ulundi - I believe he was mortally wounded and died afterwards - hence the D/S designation in Duttons list.
in addition for those who are interested Captain Hon EV Wyatt Edgell (KIA) Lieut WC James slightly WIA attatched to Lancers from 2nd (Royal Scots Greys)Dragoons Lieut HC Jenkins severley WIA 1302Farrier-Sergeant J. Taylor (KIA) 1025 Private E. Jones (Mortally WIA). actually says dangerously but I noted he had subsequently died will need to check where from 2145 Private J. Waite (Dangerously WIA.). 1554 J. Keegan (Slightly WIA.)
cheers Given all the scary comments about sources I thought I would go back and check where I had got the casualty list from. Fortunately it was from Lord Chelmsford's dispatch 4/7/79 so I think I will not be attacked on my source cheers |
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| Hi Sergio. Here is a medal I'm sure we'd like , Corporal Cotter 17th Lcrs KIA with Lt Scott - Douglas 2 / 21st . Cotter's name isnt on the list , Sergio have you ever looked for it's whereabouts ? . I'm sure if it was with you it'd be well and truly on the list , and sorry to say I dont have it either , that leaves Tasker ???. cheers 90th. |
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| I wish 90th - Santa would make me very happy if 1704 Corporal W Cotter's medal was under my xmas tree. I havent come across it yet It might be in the Museum's collection - which I should have more colour on in the new year. If it came up for auction I would definitely be a bidder - still I have been a good boy this year so who knows!! here is the discussion re Cotter's death https://www.1879zuluwar.com/t1385-lost-and-killedCheers Sergio |
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| Hi Sergio. I'd imagine there would be some spirited bidding from possibly all sides of the Globe if Cotter's Medal did indeed turn up for auction . Think I'd be involved as well and lets not forget our friend Tasker , I'm certain he'd also be throwing some lolly in as well ![Shocked](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_eek.gif) . cheers 90th. |
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| Daft as it sounds, why not? Syndicates own racehorses, holiday homes and other costly assets. (Might be the only way ordinary collectors get to cherish a VC for example). |
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| Hi Sergio. ![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png) Sounds like a plan and one that would work ! . ![Merry Christmas](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_santa.png) . Hi Tasker . Agreed , it does seem to be the only way an ordinary collector will ever procure a VC , unless of course he steals one ! Cheers 90th. |
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| Found 1453 Private G Wilson 1879
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Jager1
Posts : 75 Join date : 2011-02-26 Location : Scotland
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| - Quote :
- you know no doubt only one private KIA at ulundi - I believe he was mortally wounded and died afterwards
SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1877-9, CLASP 1879 ‘1026 PTE E. JONES 17th LANCERS’ KIA DURING THE FAMOUS CHARGE AT THE BATTLE OF ULUNDI A graphic account of Private Jones’s death by Trumpeter Fred Durham in ‘The White Lancer and Vedette’ Regimental journal of the 17th Lancers, sais; ‘ Pte Jones fought very hard for his life. His horse was shot from under him and he stood for some considerable time cutting the enemy down right and left but was eventually overpowered, cut to pieces and dragged away!.. this was witnessed by the general staff.’ The casualty list in London Gazette for Ulundi on which subsequent casualty rolls are based sais Jones died of Wounds on 4th July. However the return from the 17th Lancers themselves , clearly states he was killed in action and given the eye witness account I think its safe to say the return printed in the London Gazette is in error, as is not uncommon. Jager1 |
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| Hi Jager1 . I can tell you this Medal was offered on Ebay back on 19th June 08 - 22 June 08 for 5,000 GBP'S , again on 8th July 08 - 18th July 08 for the same price . There were 335 Hits on the first sale and 586 on the second . Unfortunately I never made a note of the seller ! Cheers 90th. |
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| thanks for the clarification Justin.
Hope things are good with you.
rgds sergio |
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Jager1
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| Good thanks Sergio, I have a copy of the 17th Lancer return I got with the medal, I will email you a copy Jager1 |
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| medal to Private Ramsbottom was sold yesterday by J Collins for £750 (not to me unfortunately :-()
The 1879 clasp medal to 861 Sergeant HJS Barrett was sold at Glendennings in 1972 .
His LSGC medal also has survived but is held seperately to the SAGS. Service papers do exist for Sergeant Barrett. Will post details at a later date.
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| Hi Sergio . I'm sure I checked the J. Collins site last week and didnt notice the ' Ramsbottom Medal ' , Gee you have to keep a constant lookout dont you ! . No sooner are those Medals listed , they are gone . ![Suspect](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/suspect.gif) . Think I'll have a bit of a look to see what I can unearth . Cheers 90th. |
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| - 90th wrote:
- Hi Sergio .
I'm sure I checked the J. Collins site last week and didnt notice the ' Ramsbottom Medal ' , Gee you have to keep a constant lookout dont you ! . No sooner are those Medals listed , they are gone . . Think I'll have a bit of a look to see what I can unearth . Cheers 90th. I know Gary I checked yesterday morning and it wasnt there - checked in the afternoon and it had gone!! Its Crazy!! Nice medal has travelled about a bit too was auctioned in the US in 2008. Cheers Sergio
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| Hi Sergio. The name did seem familiar as its a little unusual , I'm not home so dont have access to my notes , I'll try to remember to have a look at them tomorrow . Cheers 90th. |
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| Thanks SAS - I knew I had seen it somewhere...
I am also expanding my Research to include LS&GC medals to the 17th where the are entitled to the SAGC medal. If any members have any info on these please let me know. To day I have tracked the following
1167 G Davidson T Sergeant Major LS&GC 861 HJS Barrett Sergeant LS&GC 1490 G Selwood Corporal LS&GC
All with service papers - I promise to start uploading service details - once I get some spare time. Any info welcome
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| Hi SD, I have PMd you - check your mail! |
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| Hi All . I checked my notes and thought I remembered him . It was on ebay on the 18 / Sept / 08 , opened at $1.00 USD , sold for $ 650 USD. Then next appeared from what I have at 'The African Military Connection ( In Sth Africa ) it was here at the 20 / march / 10 for R 5398 , It was still there at 3 / Aug / 11 , was sold some time after that, and before 23 / Nov / 11 . If anyone has any other details of its whereabouts feel free to fill in my gaps ! Cheers 90th. |
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| Latest Medal Found 1744 Private F Call 1879 The search continues - still waiting to hear back from the museum ... regards Sergio |
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| List up-dated and posted on behalf of sergio
J Berryman VC Quartermaster 1879 1176 J Dunn Trumpeter Major 1879 861 HJS Barrett Sergeant 1879 1820 PY Dwyer Lance Sergeant 1879 2371 J Winship Lance Sergeant 1879 1509 JJ Thomas Corporal 1879 1503 FJ Leigh Corporal 1879 2104 W Godfrey Lance Corporal 1879 2198 E Healey Lance Corporal 1879 2205 E Allen Private 1879 2319 S Atkings Private 1879 2209 H Barker Private 1879 2288 I Bartram Private 1879 1051 A Bide Private 1879 2210 J Bluff Private 1879 1744 F Call Private 1879 2213 W Campbell Private 1879 2217 J Clifford Private 1879 2069 W Coldwell Private 1879 2282 G Cooper Private 1879 2295 W Crick Private 1879 2073 H Cunliffe Private 1879 2072 W Day Private No clasp 1628 W Duff Private 1879 2050 W T Featherstone Private 1879 2157 F Ferris Private 1879 1525 G Foster Private 1879 1452 TGH Frost Private 1879 Gardiner Private 1879 1500 R Hammond Private 1879 1644 A Harbison Private 1879 1106 H Hardiment Private 1879 1293 E Harper Private 1879 2329 R Howard Private 1879 2149 W Hunt Private 1879 2124 F Icke Private 1879 2302 AA Jones Private 1879 1025 E Jones Private 1879 2256 R Keeble Private 1879 2299 J Kiernan Private No clasp 2297 H Lane Private 1879 2258 G Lough Private 1879 1203 S Mack Private 1879 2049 W Merry Private 1879 1673 R Milne Private 1879 2305 W Moss Private 1879 2080 AW Mowatt Private 1879 2283 G Oatley Private 1879 1793 J Osthennier Private 1879 2225 T Page Private 1879 1873 EC Peyton Private 1879 1478 VD Potter Private 1879 2232 FJ Price Private 1879 1332 J Ramsbottom Private 1879 2242 LT Reynolds Private 1879 1757 A Scott Private 1879 958 HG Smith Private 1879 2126 C Sparks Private 1879 2231 B Walters Private 1879 2005 J Watts Private 1879 1453 G Wilson Private 1879
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| The SA 1879 Zulu Medal for Private 2297 H Lane of the 17th Lancers was sold today at the Warwick and Warwick Auction House to day at the hammer price of £650.00 |
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swordsus
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| My gg grandfather was Alexander Glenorchie Sinclair...#2001. I have his medal and a broach that belonged to his wife. Although my site is on American swords, I could not resist posting a page for him and the 17th.
aaah...not letting me put a link...this is so frustrating... |
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