A Really ExcellentWW1 & WW2 MERCANTILE GROUP of EIGHT.To:218062. LEONARD CHARLES CULLIMORE.Who served with distinction in practically all theatres of war during both conflicts. A VERY Unusual & Comprehensive group with several original papers including copy enlistment card & original WW1 & WW2 medal issue papers with WW2 medal issue box.[BIOGRAPHY]Leonard Charles CULLIMORE was born in London on 14th March 1900. And joined the Mercantile Marind service aged about 18 years in 1918. He is recorded as initially serving as a Wireless Operator 2nd Class, in which capacity he probably continued during World War Two. He was 39 when war broke out in September 1939 and by his medal entitlement it's clear that being an experienced radio man he served in almost every theatre during WW2. He received his WW1 medals on 13.7.1923. & his WW2 awards on 30.1.1946. The WW2 medals were issued by G.R.R.O. at Llandaff, Cardiff. 
An Excellent 'two wars' group of eight to a loyal merchant sailor.£645 with part-exchanges welcome.
A DESIRABLE & ATTRACTIVE “Anonymous” DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (1944) With
Aircrew Europe Star, (France & Germany clasp),
A group of five.With Original Royal Mint Case.
£3250
A DESIRABLE & ATTRACTIVE “Anonymous” DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (1944) With Aircrew Europe Star, (France & Germany clasp), A group of five.With Original Royal Mint Case.
A Superb Somme (1916) MILITARY CROSS, “Hand to Hand”,Revolver Trench Kill. Pte-W/Com, F.H.L.VARCOE. Hill 60, 9th London (Q.V.R’s),
10th Midd’x, Lt 2/5th Glouc’ (M.C.) RFC,(10sqd),RAF.MID 1945) & Air Efficiency.
£2750
A Superb Somme (1916) MILITARY CROSS, With “Hand to Hand”, Revolver Trench Kill Citation, Pte-W/Com, F.H.L. VARCOE. Fought Hill 60, 9th London’s (Q.V.R’s),10th Midd’x, Lt 2/5th Gloucester (M.C.) RFC, Obs (10sqd), RAF WW2 (MID 1945) & Air Efficiency.
A Magnificent Knight Batchelor, Order of the Indian Empire (Commander) & O.B.E. (Civil) Group of Eleven. To: Sir Oliver Gilbert Grace, Inspector-General of Pakistan Police, Karachi, late Capt, 4th (Green Howards T.F.) The Yorks Regt.
£SOLD
A Magnificent Knight Batchelor, Order of the Indian Empire (Commander) & O.B.E. (Civil) Group of Eleven. To: Sir Oliver Gilbert Grace, Inspector-General of Pakistan Police, Karachi, late Captain, 4th Territorial Bn (Green Howards) The Yorkshire Regiment.
A Truly Rare & Outstanding “TRIPLE” MILITARY MEDAL with TWO CLASPS. 22043. Pte William DOONER, 1st Bn Loyal North Lancs Regt. (Battles of Flers-Courcellete,Givency, & Sambre). A Pre-War Derby man, a builder living in Manchester.
£3995
A Truly Rare & Outstanding “TRIPLE” MILITARY MEDAL with TWO CLASPS. 22043. Pte William DOONER, 1st Bn Loyal North Lancashire Regt. (Battles of Flers-Courcellete, Givency, & Sambre). A Pre-War Derbyshire man and building labourer living in Manchester.
A Very Unusual MILITARY MEDAL & 2nd Award Bar with 1914 Star & Bar Trio. T-20690. Dvr. R. HALLAM. A.S.C (att:6th CAVALRY FIELD AMBULANCE) A Rare Double Gallantry Award “A Horse Drawn Field Ambulance Driver”
£1995
A Very Unusual & Appealing MILITARY MEDAL & 2nd Award Bar with 1914 Star & Bar Trio. To: T-20690. Dvr. R. HALLAM. A.S.C. (attd: 6th CAVALRY FIELD AMBULANCE) A Rare Double Gallantry Award to: “A Horse Drawn Field Ambulance Driver”
A SUPERB “Battle of Amiens” & “Hindenburg Line” MILITARY MEDAL & 2nd AWARD BAR. Cpl, G.H. MALLETT. 5th East Kents & 11th Royal Fus.(City of London Rgt). THE MAN FROM THE PRU”,Prudential Assurance Co, RARE Citation.
£1795
A SUPERB “Battle of Amiens” & “Hindenburg Line” MILITARY MEDAL & 2nd AWARD BAR. Cpl, G.H. MALLETT. 5th East Kents & 11th Royal Fus.(City of London Rgt). Who was: “THE MAN FROM THE PRU”, with Prudential Assurance Co. With RARE War Diary Citation.
A FINE “BATTLE OF CAMBRAI” MILITARY MEDAL & 1914-15 Star Trio. To: 240521. Pte. WILLIAM E. PAINE. 1/8th Bn MIDDLESEX REGT. An Uxbridge Man. Probably gassed at Cambrai Nov-Dec 1917
£895
A FINE “BATTLE OF CAMBRAI” MILITARY MEDAL & 1914-15 Star Trio. To: 240521. Pte. WILLIAM E. PAINE. 1/8th Bn MIDDLESEX REGT. An Uxbridge Man. Probably gassed at Cambrai Nov-Dec 1917
THE IMPORTANT & EARLY WW1, ENEMY “U-BOAT-U12” RAMMING & SINKING, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL. G. RODGERS. P.O. 1CL. H.M.S. ARIEL. (Famous Action, Firth of Fourth, Scotland,10th March 15)
£1795
THE IMPORTANT & EARLY WW1, ENEMY “U-BOAT-U12” RAMMING & SINKING, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL. To: 165462. G. RODGERS. P.O. 1CL. H.M.S. ARIEL. (A Royal Navy Destroyer) (A Famous Action off the Firth of Fourth, Scotland, 10th March 1915)
A UNIQUE, UNUSUAL & EARLY VICTORIAN TRIO. “Gwalior Star (Punniar)1843, Indian Mutiny, 1857, and L.S.G.C. Trio” Pte G. MOORE. Served 3rd, 39th & 32nd foot 1839-1861.With fabulous original parchments documents.
£2750
A UNIQUE, EXCEPTIONALLY UNUSUAL & EARLY VICTORIAN TRIO. “Gwalior Star (Punniar)1843, Indian Mutiny, 1857, and L.S.G.C. Trio” Pte G. MOORE. Served in three units, 3rd, 39th & 32nd foot 1839-1861. With a fabulous set of original parchment documents & full service history.
A Superb (H.M.S. ARK ROYAL) 810 Sqd F.A.A.) “FAIREY SWORDFISH”, Obs’ ORAN ATTACK & BATTLE of DAKAR, Officer. KILLED IN ACTION. 24 Sept 1940. Sub-Lt, A.L. CROSS. (+ father’s WW1 Officer,Trio,24/London Ryl Fus, L.S.G.C.)
£CURRENTLY RESEARCHING
An Outstanding, (H.M.S. ARK ROYAL) 810 Squadron, F.A.A.) “FAIREY SWORDFISH” W/T Observer, ORAN ATTACK & BATTLE of DAKAR, Officer Casualty. KILLED IN ACTION. 24th Sept 1940. Sub-Lt, A.L. CROSS. (+ father’s WW1 Officer, 24/London Trio & Ryl Fus, L.S.G.C.)