Award Collection

Iris Murdoch
Anglo-Irish prize winning novelist, playwright and philosopher, Iris Murdoch (1919 - 1999). (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Flight Lieutenant K. H. F Letford, DFO
Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Harold Francis Letford, as he appeared in the Illustrated London News in 1949, when he was awarded a bar to his Distinguished Flying Cross for gallantry in assisting HMS

Moss, the dog. Moss the dog, owned by Mr Cledwyn Morgan of Ystradgynlais, near Swansea, Wales, bears the distinction of being a double hero

Publicity Still Of Annie Oakley
Publicity still of American sharpshooter Annie Oakley (1860 - 1926) as she loads a shotgun near a table display of adorned with various marksmanship medals, late 1800s

Polo Team, Delhi 1916
A serious-looking British polo team, after winning a trophy, pose with His Excellency the Governor, who presumably has just presented the awards

Alfred ( Alfie ) Shrubb - Famous Long Distance Runner. He won all there was to win in long-distance running as is evident in this photograph

King holds an Investiture. The Reverend Eustace Strong, OBE, who rendered great services during the Japanese earthquake. 6 March 1924

Certificate of appreciation awarded to Mr R Draper, Chairman of the Edwinstowe branch of the National Union of
3638371 Certificate of appreciation awarded to Mr R Draper, Chairman of the Edwinstowe branch of the National Union of Railwaymen (colour litho) by English School

Ready Steady Go - Teenage TV pop music and dancing show on ATV TV from 1963-1966. Picture shows the shows presenter Cathy McGowan with her Variety Club go Great Britain Award

Imperial Service Medal presentation to Bruce Netherton at Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. June 1989
Bruce Netherton, centre, accompanied by his wife Florence, receives the Imperial Service Medal from Beric Morley, Regional Director English Heritage

Brian Eno holding receiving his award at The Oval Pop Festival, Oval Cricket Ground, South London. The festival was sponsored by Music Magazine Melody Maker Picture taken 30th September 1972

Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral, 1667, by Ferdinand
Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676). Dutch Admiral. Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral, 1667, by Ferdinand Bol (1616-1680). Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

The firemans kiss (colour litho)
2779992 The firemans kiss (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The firemans kiss. A curious New Years Day tradition in Parisian theatres)

Triumph of Julius Caesar (chromolitho)
2782983 Triumph of Julius Caesar (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph of Julius Caesar. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

ROSA PARKS (1913-2005). American civil rights activist. At the White House after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Photograph by unknown photographer, 1996

First place rosette

Allied Military Leaders receive Legion of Honour Grand Croix
Allied Military Leaders - WWII era. General Gamelin, Commander-in-chief of the Allied Armies; General Sir Edmund Ironside, Chief of the British Imperial General Staff; General Viscount Gort

Victoria Cross - Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson
Victoria Cross posthumously awarded to John Travers Cornwell (1900-1916) - for his gallantry at the Battle of Jutland. Cornwell was a Boy Seaman First Class on H.M.S Chester

Prince Albert decorates NSPCC inspectors. Rs M Thomas Henry Waldren, M C ( Royal Inniskilling )

Cowdray Polo Tournament - 1938
Duchess of Gloucester with the Lady Cowdray Team George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N17202

Nikolai Zelinsky
NIKOLAI ZELINSKY Russian scientist, invented the first carbon-filter gas mask, winner of many Soviet awards

The Parable of the Talents, c. 1884 (Oil on canvas)
7212780 The Parable of the Talents, c.1884 (Oil on canvas) by Rich, William George (1857-after 1901); The Ms Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Rich)

Nelly Bligh, the dog. This dog, called Nelly Bligh, owned by Mr Mallion, Hubbards Farm, Lenham Heath, Lenham, Kent, saved the the life of her master. Mr Mallion was knocked down and bitten by a boar

Sir Richard O Brien, new Chairman of the Engineering Industry Training Board, presented special merit prizes and first year training certificates to apprentices at the National Engineering Training

Presentation of medals to special constables at Petworth Park, March 1930
Lord Leconfield presenting medals to special constables in Petworth Park George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N3062

British military medals (colour litho)
3639325 British military medals (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British military medals.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Anneka Rice, Television Presenter is awarded the title of Rear of The Year in 1986. The male winner this year was Michael Barrymore The award was also called Bottom of the Year This award was given

British War Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Star icon. Line shape star symbol. Vector illustration

Set of football club signs

Certificate of participation in golf tournament vector template. Diploma with golfer hitting ball on green field with flag, balls

Champion Award Medals for sport winner prize. Set of realistic 3d gold, silver and bronze award trophy medals with ribbons. Vector illustration isolated Champion Award Medals for sport winner prize

Sting (real name Gordon Sumner) lead singer, bass player and songwriter with The Police, pictured with his wife Frances Tomelty at The 1981 Ivor Novello Awards in London

Mark Morrison flanked by dancers dressed as policewomen, enters the stage to perform Return Of The Mack. The Brit Music Awards at Earls Court. 24th February 1997

Damon Albarn, lead singer of the British rock band Blur at the Brit Music Awards at Earls Court. 24th February 1997

The Smash Hits Poll Winners Party, 1996 hosted by Ant and Dec, and Lily Savage. Picture taken 1st December 1996 Picture shows singer Lily Savage presenting Boyzone with their Best Group award

Sir Anthony Hopkins and wife Jennifer Lynton, at the Variety Club Show Business awards. 1st February 1994

Ghislaine Maxwell, a Director of Oxford United Football Club, received the Fiat Team of the Year Award at a special luncheon held at The Connaught Rooms

Sandy Denny, top female singer, and Rod Stewart, top male singer, with their awards at the Melody Maker Pop Poll Awards. 15th September 1971

Everton toffee lady, 16 year old Catherine Dunn, holds a trophy presented to Everton supporters before the match against Crystal Palace. 16th August 1969

Khiuaz Dospanova, Khazak pilot and national heroine
Khiuaz Dospanova (1922-2008), Khazak pilot who served during the Second World War, in the 588th Night Bomber Regiment, nicknamed the Night Witches

European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) fighting each other, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. June. Winner, 2019 Cadiz Photo Nature Competition

First World War Victory Medal 1914-1919
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

1914-15 Star Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Captain F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Distinguished Service Order Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call at Buckingham Palace on 26th July 1919. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Queens South Africa Medal, Second Boer War 1899-1902
This medal was awarded to Second Lieutenant Charles F. Call, with four clasps. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880, Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-1880
This medal was awarded to Captain G.F. Call who served with the Royal Engineers. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Afghanistan Medal, Second Afghan War 1878-1880
This medal, together with two clasps, was awarded to Captain G.F. Call who served with the Royal Engineers. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family

Order of the Medjidie Medal (Fifth Class), Crimean War 1854-1856
This medal was awarded to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Sardinian Medal for Valour, Crimean War 1854-1856
This medal was awarded to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

India General Service Medal, Second Anglo-Burmese War / Second Burma War 1852-1853
This medal was awarded to Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Turkish Crimea Medal 1855, Crimean War 1854-1856
This medal was awarded to Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Order of the Bath (Military Class), 1869
George Frederick Stevenson Call was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath in Queen Victorias 1869 Birthday Honours

Army of India Medal, 1799-1826
This medal was awarded to Cornet G.I. Call who served with the 27th Light Dragoons. It was awarded with the clasps ALLIGHUR (4th September 1803), BATTLE of DELHI (11th September 1803)

Shield with 17 Campaign Medals, 1807-1918
These 17 campaign medals were awarded to various members of the Call family. The medals date from the Peninsular War (1807-1814) to the Great War (1914-1918) and include

Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814
This medal was awarded to Captain G.J. Call in 1848, together with the clasp CUIDAD RODRIGO. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

A man attempts to climb a greased wooden pole to reach a flag for a cash prize in Kelaniya village, 10 km (6 miles) from Colombo April 16, 2010

congratulations
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

The Royal Visit to Cambridge - the Senate-House: "Three Cheers for Denmark!", 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to Cambridge - the Senate-House: "Three Cheers for Denmark!", 1864. The Prince of Wales, (future King Edward VII) attends the conferring of degrees

Do You Know: Why "costermonger"? (colour litho)
8668100 Do You Know: Why "costermonger"? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why "costermonger")

Kegelbahn / Bowling Alley (colour litho)
8666298 Kegelbahn / Bowling Alley (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kegelbahn)

Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (gold)
MMM5477676 Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (gold) by Wyon, William (1795-1851); National Maritime Museum, London

1870 cartoon showing a zoomorphic duck receiving a laurel garland as a fashion accessory
5308868 1870 cartoon showing a zoomorphic duck receiving a laurel garland as a fashion accessory; (add.info.: 1870 cartoon showing a zoomorphic duck receiving a laurel garland as a fashion accessory)

Medal awarded to Elias Ashmole - showing Laureate bust of Friedrich Wilhelm of Pomerania, Elector of Brandenburg
AMO367635 Medal awarded to Elias Ashmole - showing Laureate bust of Friedrich Wilhelm of Pomerania, Elector of Brandenburg, right, wearing cuirass, 17th century (gold); Ashmolean Museum

World War II, United States, US Army Air Force Pilots Merit Badge
3073353 World War II, United States, US Army Air Force Pilots Merit Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Army Air Force Pilot's Merit Badge); © Don Troiani

Philippine Insurrection Campaign Medal
3031520 Philippine Insurrection Campaign Medal; Private Collection; (add.info.: Philippine Insurrection Campaign Medal); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

John Wesley (1703-1791) and George Whitefield (1714-1770), English evangelists and founders of Methodism
535772 John Wesley (1703-1791) and George Whitefield (1714-1770), English evangelists and founders of Methodism, urging sinners to turn from the Broad Way to hell

Sir Mark Walker, 1854
1581511 Sir Mark Walker, 1854; (add.info.: Engraving of General Sir Mark Walker (1827-1902) who was born in Ireland. He was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross

Turner Prize Plate, 1860 (engraving)
1579570 Turner Prize Plate, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the Turner Prize Plate won by the St. George's Volunteer Corps. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The first distribution of the Victoria Cross
3586461 The first distribution of the Victoria Cross; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first distribution of the Victoria Cross. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Maritime triumph or confederate favors
MMM5484579 Maritime triumph or confederate favors; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Maritime triumph or confederate favors)

An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico. The machine was awarded the prize medal at
5310964 An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico. The machine was awarded the prize medal at the 1862 Exhibition

A scene inside of the Court of Wards during the Elizabethan Era (painting)
3329546 A scene inside of the Court of Wards during the Elizabethan Era (painting); (add.info.: Painting of a scene inside of the Court of Wards during the Elizabethan Era)

United States Indian Wars Campaign Medal 1865-1891
3031260 United States Indian Wars Campaign Medal 1865-1891; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Indian Wars Campaign Medal 1865-1891, authorized by War Department General Orders 12)

German U boat Badge
3032559 German U boat Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, German U boat Badge instituted February 1, 1918 and awarded for 3 patrols.); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Spanish American War Campaign Medal
3031438 Spanish American War Campaign Medal; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish American War Campaign Medal); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

German medal for the Franco-Prussian War with Metz bar
3030993 German medal for the Franco-Prussian War with Metz bar; Private Collection; (add.info.: German medal for the Franco-Prussian War with Metz bar); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

HH the Aga Khan leading in Mahmoud (b/w photo)
8671541 HH the Aga Khan leading in Mahmoud (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HH the Aga Khan leading in Mahmoud)

Frederic Eugene Ives
5307469 Frederic Eugene Ives.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Frederic Eugene Ives (1856-1937) an American inventor. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ancient Greek Olympic Games. The Winner Of The Chariot Race Is Saluted And Offered The Champion's Crown
UIG5420462 Ancient Greek Olympic Games. The Winner Of The Chariot Race Is Saluted And Offered The Champion's Crown, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: After A Work By De Courten)

Sir John Ross Gold Medal in Arts and Sciences, 1835-37 (gold)
MMM5477687 Sir John Ross Gold Medal in Arts and Sciences, 1835-37 (gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (silver)
MMM5477684 Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (silver) by Wyon, William (1795-1851); National Maritime Museum, London

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"Recognizing Excellence: Celebrating the Power of Achievement" In a world filled with remarkable individuals and extraordinary accomplishments, the concept of an award holds immense significance. From literary genius Iris Murdoch's profound impact on literature to Moss, the loyal companion owned by Mr Cledwyn Morgan, whose unwavering companionship has touched countless hearts in Ystradgynlais. The valorous Flight Lieutenant K. H. F Letford, DFO, reminds us of the brave souls who soar through the skies, protecting our nations with their courage and dedication. Meanwhile, Annie Oakley's iconic image captured in a publicity still serves as a timeless reminder of her unparalleled marksmanship skills. Delving into history takes us back to Delhi in 1916 when a formidable Polo Team showcased their prowess on horseback. Similarly, Alfred (Alfie) Shrubb's name echoes through time as he etched his legacy as a famous long-distance runner. Michiel de Ruyter stands tall in Ferdinand's portrait as Lieutenant-Admiral during 1667—a testament to his leadership and naval expertise that shaped maritime history forever. And at Restormel Castle in Cornwall during June 1989, Bruce Netherton was honored with an Imperial Service Medal for his exceptional service. Artistic expressions also find their place within awards—the Parable of the Talents depicted on canvas around 1884 encapsulates creativity intertwined with moral teachings. The British Record Industry Awards held at The Grosvenor House Hotel recognize musical brilliance that resonates across generations. Even those who serve their communities selflessly are not forgotten—special constables receiving medals at Petworth Park exemplify dedication towards maintaining peace and order. Lastly, Brian Eno proudly holds his well-deserved award at The Oval Pop Festival—an embodiment of artistic innovation pushing boundaries beyond imagination. These glimpses into various realms demonstrate how awards honor achievements that shape our lives and inspire future generations.