Lot

48

The Army Rifle Association, Queen Victoria's Cup Prize Medal, silver, the obverse inscribed...

In Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

This auction is live! You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction.
You have been outbid. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid.
Your bid or registration is pending approval with the auctioneer. Please check your email account for more details.
Unfortunately, your registration has been declined by the auctioneer. You can contact the auctioneer on +44 (0) 20 7016 1700 for more information.
You are the current highest bidder! To be sure to win, log in for the live auction broadcast on or increase your max bid.
Leave a bid now! Your registration has been successful.
Sorry, bidding has ended on this item. We have thousands of new lots everyday, start a new search.
Bidding on this auction has not started. Please register now so you are approved to bid when auction starts.
The Army Rifle Association, Queen Victoria's Cup Prize Medal, silver, the obverse inscribed...
Interested in the price of this lot?
Subscribe to the price guide
London
The Army Rifle Association, Queen Victoria’s Cup Prize Medal, silver, the obverse inscribed ‘The Army Rifle Association’, with crossed rifles and wreath of leaves around, the reverse engraved ‘The Queen Victoria Cup 1913’, with engraved central inscription ‘3rd Battn. The Devonshire Regiment’, the edge engraved ‘Captain B. V. Mitford (Captain)’, with small ring suspension, nearly extremely fine £40-£50 --- Bertram Vernon Mitford was born in Monmouthshire in 1871 and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment on 8 February 1890. Advanced Captain, he was embodied in the 3rd Militia Battalion at Jersey for service during the Boer War in 1899 and was disembodied at Jersey in 1902. As Captain of the 3rd Militia Battalion shooting team his team were the winners of Queen Victoria Cup in 1913. Mobilised following the outbreak of the Great War and promoted Major, he embarked for India on 5 January 1917 and was appointed Paymaster, Pensioners’ Department, at Madras. He was disembodied from the Special Reserve of Officers on 19 October 1920 and died at Budleigh Salterton, Devon, on 12 April 1949, aged 77. Sold with a photographic image of the recipient; and copied research. Surviving records indicate Major Mitford did not apply for the single British War Medal to which he would appear to be entitled for his service in India during the Great War.
The Army Rifle Association, Queen Victoria’s Cup Prize Medal, silver, the obverse inscribed ‘The Army Rifle Association’, with crossed rifles and wreath of leaves around, the reverse engraved ‘The Queen Victoria Cup 1913’, with engraved central inscription ‘3rd Battn. The Devonshire Regiment’, the edge engraved ‘Captain B. V. Mitford (Captain)’, with small ring suspension, nearly extremely fine £40-£50 --- Bertram Vernon Mitford was born in Monmouthshire in 1871 and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment on 8 February 1890. Advanced Captain, he was embodied in the 3rd Militia Battalion at Jersey for service during the Boer War in 1899 and was disembodied at Jersey in 1902. As Captain of the 3rd Militia Battalion shooting team his team were the winners of Queen Victoria Cup in 1913. Mobilised following the outbreak of the Great War and promoted Major, he embarked for India on 5 January 1917 and was appointed Paymaster, Pensioners’ Department, at Madras. He was disembodied from the Special Reserve of Officers on 19 October 1920 and died at Budleigh Salterton, Devon, on 12 April 1949, aged 77. Sold with a photographic image of the recipient; and copied research. Surviving records indicate Major Mitford did not apply for the single British War Medal to which he would appear to be entitled for his service in India during the Great War.

Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
16 Bolton Street
London
W1J 8BQ
United Kingdom

General delivery information available from the auctioneer

If you are successful in purchasing lot/s being auctioned by us and opt for the item/s to be sent to you, we will use the following methods of shipment:

Within the UK
If you live within the UK, items will be despatched using Royal Mail Special Delivery. This service provides parcel tracking (via the Royal Mail website) and next weekday delivery (betwen 9am and 1pm). Items delivered within the UK are covered by our insurance company. Heavy and bulky lots will be sent by courier, in discussion with the client.

Outside of the UK
If the item/s being sent are worth under £1000 in total they are sent using Royal Mail’s Signed For International service. This ensures the item must be signed for when it is delivered.
If the item/s being sent are valued at over £1000 in total they will be sent using FedEx. This service allows next day delivery to customers in many parts of the US and parcels are fully trackable using the FedEx website.

Shipping Exceptions
Certain lots such as those containing glass or sharp implements, etc., may not be suitable for in-house shipping within or outside of the UK. Please contact Noonans with any queries.

Important Information

Auctioneer's Buyers Premium: 24% (+VAT)

There is an additional charge of 4.95% (+VAT/sales tax) 

Terms & Conditions

See Full Terms And Conditions