
A group of five comprising 1939-45, Africa, Atlantic and Italy Stars and War Medal with Mentioned in Despatches oak leaf. All unnamed as issued. In delivery box addressed to Mr L.A. Hardiman, 81 Park Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. An enameled Royal Navy sweet heart brooch and copied paperwork.
The London Gazette for the 3rd April 1942 records a Mention to Cook Leslie Arthur Hardiman D/MX 80888.The Wiltshire Times for May 23rd 1942 'Leslie A. Hardiman of 'Rosslyn' Bradley Road, who is at present serving in the Royal Navy, has been mentioned in despatches...'. According to family tradition Hardiman was involved in picking up survivors following an action on the 26th March 1942 when HMS Jaguar was attacked by U-Boat U-652 northeast of Sidi Barrani, Egypt. The commander, two officers and 190 ratings were lost and eight officers and 45 ratings were picked up by HMS Klo. The Mention on the 3rd of April would fit with this family recollection.
Generally good condition, box with some light damage.
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A group of five comprising 1939-45, Africa, Atlantic and Italy Stars and War Medal with Mentioned in Despatches oak leaf. All unnamed as issued. In delivery box addressed to Mr L.A. Hardiman, 81 Park Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. An enameled Royal Navy sweet heart brooch and copied paperwork.
The London Gazette for the 3rd April 1942 records a Mention to Cook Leslie Arthur Hardiman D/MX 80888.The Wiltshire Times for May 23rd 1942 'Leslie A. Hardiman of 'Rosslyn' Bradley Road, who is at present serving in the Royal Navy, has been mentioned in despatches...'. According to family tradition Hardiman was involved in picking up survivors following an action on the 26th March 1942 when HMS Jaguar was attacked by U-Boat U-652 northeast of Sidi Barrani, Egypt. The commander, two officers and 190 ratings were lost and eight officers and 45 ratings were picked up by HMS Klo. The Mention on the 3rd of April would fit with this family recollection.
Generally good condition, box with some light damage.
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Welcome to our November Militaria, Medals and Coins auction with over 2,000 lots on offer.
The sale includes some wonderful lots and some exemplary collections. Be it cap badges, German helmets or medals, the collections in the sale are a testament to how fulfilling a lifelong passion for collecting can be. The Coleman collection of medals is a superb example of how rewarding medal collecting can be for the history enthusiast, and in the same way the Hughes collection of head-dress badges tells a very thorough story of the formation of the British Army.
Elsewhere there is a remarkable collection of six watercolours that shed light on a day in British history when three Victoria Crosses were awarded. At auction for the first time, these images are as close to a visual first-hand account of the action as we may ever see.
Whatever your collecting passion, we hope that something from this marvellous selection of lots will catch your eye!
VIEWING
By appointment:
11th – 15th November 9:30am – 4:30pm
Public viewing:
18th November 9:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday 19th November 9:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday 20th November 9:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday 21st November 9:30am – 4:30pm
IMPORTANT
In keeping with other Auction Houses, Lawrences do not in any way guarantee Third Reich period items. These are sold on a subject to no return basis. Viewing is strongly advised.