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Norfolk Light Dragoons George III Officer’s shoulder belt plate. circa 1794-1800.A fine and extremely rare example. Oval gilt plate mounted with silver crowned oval strap inscribed “Norfolk Light Dragoons” with GR cypher to centre. Reverse unusually with two hooks fashioned from one piece (probably a contemporary conversion) and two studs. Minor service wear. VGC for age.Unit title officially Norfolk Fencible Cavalry circa 1794-1800. under the Colonelcy of the Hon William Assheton Harboard (became the 2nd Baron Suffield in 1810, died 1821, Gunton Park, Norwich). Adjutant Robert Alexander. Unit fielded only 12 Officer’s and a Chaplain, all commissions dated 10th April, 1794.
Oxford Militia George III shoulder belt plate circa 1780-16.An extremely rare oval relic example. Die-cast oval plate bearing Crest, Arms and Motto of the City of Oxford. Hook and two studs to reverse. Very worn.Raised in 1697, regimented in 1759 and reorganized 31.7. 1778, became 4th Battalion, The Oxfordshire Light Infantry 1.7.1881; redesignated 3rd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI 14.6.1908.
Royal Irish Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade.A fine example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with silver Eagle on a tablet inscribed ‘8’. Retains single screw post and pair of blades to reverse. VGC (KK 936)The Eagle and tablet inscribed “8” represents the Eagle on the flagstaff of the 8th French Light Infantry captured by the old 87th Fusiliers at Barossa on 5th March 1811.
Oxford Militia Regency shako plume holder circa 1820.An extremely fine and exceedingly rare example comprising a large black silk boss bearing rope edged pierced gilt circlet inscribed “Oxford Militia” with the Rose of England to centre. Extending above the boss is a most ornate gilt plume holder. One of two loops remain on the reverse. Some service wear, generally VGCRaised in 1697, regimented in 1759 and reorganized 31.7. 1778, became 4th Battalion, The Oxfordshire Light Infantry 1.7.1881; redesignated 3rd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI 14.6.1908.
4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards Officer’s 1871 pattern helmet plate.A fine and scarce example. Silvered hobnail star of the Most Illustrious Order of St.Patrick mounted with pierced gilt motto on a light blue enamel ground. To the voided centre, St.Patrick’s cross in red enamel (restored) on a lined silver ground. Mounted on the centre of the cross, a green enamelled shamrock with three gilt, red enamelled crowns. Four screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC
Highland Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s plaid brooch.A poor post 1882 example. Burnished cast silvered quoit with engraved edge mounted with thistle wreath bearing 28 battle honours to ‘Tel El Kebir’. To the centre, a Thistle Star, a gilt Imperial crown, silver curled bugle, gilt ‘HLI’, ‘Assaye’ and Elephant. Fixing screws replaced. Stout pin to reverse.
Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian OR’s shako plate circa 1866-78.A good scarce die-stamped brass slightly mist ruck example. Crowned star bearing laurel sprays and ‘Gibraltar’ scroll; a fouled anchor below. Within the sprays, a circlet inscribed ‘Per Mare Per Terram’ with Globe to centre. Beneath the anchor, a strung bugle. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 1090)
Royal Marine Light Infantry / RM Chatham Division Band NCO’s helmet plate circa 1905-50. A good die-stamped gilt example. Crowned star bearing laurel sprays with ‘Gibraltar’ to the top and fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a strap inscribed ‘Per Mare Per Terram’. To the centre, a globe in relief. Chromed rose mounted over the fouled anchor. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1118)White Rose of York granted by General Order, R.Marines 31 of 1902 for their attendance on HRH The Duke of York (late George V) on his voyage to the Colonies in 1901.
Royal Marine Light Infantry / RM Chatham Division Band OR’s helmet plate circa 1905-50. A good die-stamped gilt example. Crowned star bearing laurel sprays with ‘Gibraltar’ to the top and fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a strap inscribed ‘Per Mare Per Terram’. To the centre, a globe in relief. Chromed rose mounted over the fouled anchor. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1118)White Rose of York granted by General Order, R.Marines 31 of 1902 for their attendance on HRH The Duke of York (late George V) on his voyage to the Colonies in 1901.
4th Queen’s Own Light Dragoons Victorian OR’s shako plate circa 1845-56.A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned hobnail Maltese cross with raised edges bearing battle honours. To the seeded centre ‘IV’ within ‘The Queen’s Own Light Dragoons’ strap set in a laurel wreath. Two loops to reverse. VGCConverted to hussars in 1861This is the actual piece photographed as No. 716A in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.
105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment Officer’s Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1861-81.A scarce example of special pattern with matching bench marks to both halves.. Central gilt disc mounted silver coiled bugle horn inscribed ‘Madras Light Infty.’ within crowned sprays of laurel and palm, ‘105’to the centre. A scroll on the junction of the leaf sprays ‘Cede Nullis’. Gilt oakleaf ends. Silver overlay with a little wear, wear to gilt. Split to bugle end. GC (Ryan 155)In 1861 the 2nd Madras (European) Regiment was transferred to the British Establishment as the 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, becoming the 2nd Battalion, The King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) in 1881
Scottish. 19th Lanarkshire (Glasgow, 2nd Northern) Rifle Volunteers Victorian shako plate.A good scarce die-stamped large white metal example. Crowned coiled bugle; ‘19’ to voided centre. Two loops to reverse, one an old replacement. VGC Formed 5th December 1859 from member of the Western and Clyde Engineering Works. Sub title (Glasgow, Second Northern). Redesignated 5th Corps in 1880 becoming 1st VB Highland Light Infantry in 1887
Indian Army. 25th Regiment of Bombay Light Infantry Victorian head-dress badge.A good rare die-stamped brass example. Large crowned coiled bugle with floriated ‘25’ to voided centre. Four loops of HPC style to reverse. VGC1820 raised as the 1st Extra Battalion of Bombay Native Infantry; 1926 redesignated 25th Regiment of Bombay Native (Light) Infantry. After various changes in title became the 125th Napier's Rifles in 1903. Identification by Hugh King.
Badge. Scottish. 5th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian shako plate / glengarry badge. A good scarce die-stamped white metal strung bugle with ‘5’ lodged between the cords. Two loops to reverse. VGCFormed 5th December 1859 from member of the Western and Clyde Engineering Works. Sub title (Glasgow, Second Northern). Redesignated 5th Corps in 1880 becoming 1st VB Highland Light Infantry in 1887
14th Light Dragoons 19th Century Officers’s shako plate circa 1830A fine rare die-stamped gilt example. Crowned Maltese cross with raised edges bearing battle honour, the arms inset with facetted silver mounts; the upper arm with ‘Vittoria’ scroll, the lower with ‘Orthes’. To the roped centre, an applied black eagle with crown, orb and sceptre in gilt. Four original loops to reverse. Arms reafixed otherwise GC.The Regiment converted to hussars in 1861
Royal Marine Light Infantry Colour Sergeant’s rank badge circa 1902-23.A good example of scarlet cloth. Within bullion laurel sprays, a padded bullion Globe set on crossed silk Union flags surmounted by a bugle horn, in turn surmounted by a crown. Between the base of the Globe and that of the wreath, a bullion fouled anchor; beneath the wreath, a pair of crossed sabres. A little service wear and tiny trace of surface moth. VGCThe Royal Marine Light Infantry amalgamated with the Royal Marine Artillery in 1923 to form The Royal Marines.
Royal Sussex Light Infantry Militia William IV / Victorian Officer’s “Bell-Top” shako plate circa 1829-44A fine rare fire-gilt example. Large crowned star mounted with silver ornate strung bugle bearing Garter Star with gilt pierced motto on blue enamel ground and central Cross of St. George in red enamel (slightly defective). Beneath the bugle, an ornate ended silver scroll inscribed ‘Royal Sussex’. Two horizontal loops to reverse and one of two pairs of wire behind the crown. VGCRaised 29th June 1778 at Chichester. Redesignated Royal Sussex Light Infantry 1845; became 4th Bn. Royal Sussex Regt. on Friday 1st July 1881.
87th (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot Victorian pre 1855 Officer’s shoulder belt plate.A very fine and scarce large example. Mounted on a rich seeded gilt rectangular plate with burnished edges, a large gilt flaming grenade; mounted on the ball, an eagle on a plinth inscribed ,’8’. Reverse retains original two hooks two studs. VGCThe eagle represents the Eagle on the flagstaff of the 8th French Light Infantry captured by Sergeant Patrick Masterson of the 87th Fusiliers at Barossa on 5th March 1811.
Royal Marine Light Infantry Colour Sergeant’s rank badge circa 1830-68.A fine scarce large example of scarlet facing cloth embroidered with bullion crowned silk Union flag. Embroidered onto the Union flag, a large bullion Globe and Laurels with bullion fouled anchor below. Below the flag, a pair of crossed swords over a blue backed bullion chevron. Toned but VGC. Attractively framed and glazed many years ago.
Eton Volunteer Rifle Corps insignia.A good die-stamped white metal helmet plate, (EVRC surmounted by a strung bugle) on three loops ... crudely cast Victorian pouch belt plate comprising white metal crowned laurel sprays with Arms of the College to centre. on two screw posts ... post 1901 cap badge on blades ...ETON/OTC/COLLEGE shoulder title on blades. (4 items)Raised as 8th Buckinghamshire RVC in 1860, reformed as 2nd Bucks (Eton College) Rifle Volunteers 15th June 1878. December 1887 redesignated 4th (Eton College) VB Oxfordshire Light Infantry, 1902 reverted to 2nd Bucks.
Eton Volunteer Rifle Corps insignia.A good scarce cast Victorian pouch belt plate comprising white metal crowned laurel sprays; Arms of the College mounted on the seeded centre. Two screw posts to reverse. ... together with a similar post 1901 example ... die-stamped white metal, EVRC surmounted by a strung bugle, helmet plate on three loops ... another similar on wire fixings (some absent). (4 items)Raised as 8th Buckinghamshire RVC in 1860, reformed as 2nd Bucks (Eton College) Rifle Volunteers 15th June 1878. December 1887 redesignated 4th (Eton College) VB Oxfordshire Light Infantry, 1902 reverted to 2nd Bucks.
Parachute Regiment WW2 Insignia from one Airborne soldier.Pair of PARACHUTE REGIMENT printed canvas shoulder titles (dark blue on light blue) ... PR printed black on khaki slip-on shoulder title ... pair of printed facing Pegasus ... Parachute Regiment white metal beret badge ... Parachute Regiment plastic economy beret badge. All complete with fittings. All with some service wear. GC (7 items)
26th (Cameronian) Foot glengarry badge and Royal Jersey Light Infantry helmet plate centre.A good 26th OR’s die-stamped brass glengarry circa 1873-81 with twisted brass loops East and West. GC (KK 463) ... Royal Jersey Light Infantry helmet plate centre circa 1881-1914 on four loops. Some vedigris. GC (KK 354). (2 items)
Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901.A good die-stamped brass example. Crowned star bearing laurel sprays joined at the top by ‘Gibraltar’; fouled anchor and strung bugle below. Within the sprays, a circlet inscribed ‘Per Mare Per Terram’; to the centre, the globe in relief. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1092)
11 assorted badges.Royal Marine Light Infantry three part glengarry badge ... Royal Marines Officer’s two part badge with Prince of Wales’s plumes ... Officer’s Volunteer Artillery plume holder ... Royal Irish Rangers silvered & gilt ... Royal Regiment of Scotland silvered and gilt glengarry ... Dog Handlers small Red Paw beret badge worn in Northern Ireland ... two base metal and enamel Leicester brooches ... 5th DG collar ... 2 Girl Guide badges. Together with a green feather hackle. All with fittings. (12 items)
Royal Marine Light Infantry Edwardian OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-05.A good scarce short lived die-stamped brass example. Crowned star bearing laurel sprays joined at the top by ‘Gibraltar’; fouled anchor and strung bugle below. Within the sprays, a circlet inscribed ‘Per Mare Per Terram’; to the centre, the globe in relief. Two loops to reverse. VGC
14th King’s Hussars Victorian post 1861 Officer’s Sabretache.A very fine and scarce example, the scarlet cloth face edged with gold lace with central cream silk line and richly embroidered with large crowned VR Cypher with regimental Eagle nestling within open laurel wreath bearing padded blue velvet cushion scrolls, bearing the Regimental Battle Honours. Tan leather backing and wallet to reverse; complete with three suspension D rings. Some surface mothing to the scarlet ground cloth, bullion remains bright. ... Accompanied by tan leather foul weather cover. (2 Parts)14th Light Dragoons granted the Prussian Eagle and title “Duchess of York’s Own” in 1798. In 1830, on William’s accession, the title changed to The 14th (The King’s) Light Dragoons. Converted to Hussars in 1861 when this pattern of sabretache was introduced.
Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901.A good gilt crowned star mounted with laurel sprays joined at the top by ‘Gibraltar’ scroll; fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the sprays, a pierced strap inscribed ‘Per Mare Per Terram’ on blue enamel ground. To the centre, a silver globe in relief. Mounted beneath the sprays, a silver strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt, orb slightly bent otherwise GC (KK 1091)Also worn by Commissioned Bandmasters 1898-1901
Royal Navy Officer’s Naval General Service Medal, clasp “Cyprus”Awarded to “LT. THE HON E.B.G. GIBSON RN (REPLACEMENT). PLEASE NOTE an Official Replacement issueLieutenant Commander Edward Barry Greynville Gibson, 4th Baron Ashbourne was educated at Rugby School, Warwickshire. He was appointed a Midshipman in 1952 and Sub-Lieutenant in 1953. Lieutenant in 1955. he was promoted Lieutenant-Commander in 1963 and served as Captain of the minesweeper, H.M.S. Crofton between 1963 and 1964. and Captain of the light cruiser, H.M.S. Phoebe in 1966. He was Staff Commander of the Naval Forces in the Gulf in 1967 and retired as medically unfit 9th September 1972.
WW1 Royal Marine Light Infantry Armed Merchant Cruiser Cedric Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) Group of Five.Awarded to PLY 6548 Private William Reynolds. Comprising: Distinguished Service Medal, “PLY.6548. PTE W.REYNOLDS R.M.L.I HMS CEDRIC”, 1914/15 Star, “PTE RMLI”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “PTE RMLI”, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR), “PRIVATE RMLI”. Group mounted for display. The announcement of the award of the DSM appeared in the London Gazette on the 7th August 1915 “In recognition of their services in the Patrol Cruisers since the outbreak of the war.”Private William Reynolds was a native of Caston Norfolk and enlisted into the RMLI on the 7th July 1893 at the age of 19. During his early service he was attendant to Colonel Harvest and later Captain Mainam-Smith of the Royal Marines. He was awarded the LS&GC Medal in September 1908 and on the 6th July 1914 was discharged on completion of his length of service. However things did not go to plan and he was recalled to the Colours within the month with the outbreak of the Great War. On the 7th December 1914 he joined the newly converted White Star Liner Cedric, now serving as an Armed Merchant Cruiser with the 10 Curser Squadron out of Liverpool. In January 1916 he was transferred to HMS Teutonic, after Cedric ran a ground. He remained with her until February 1917 when he was posted to shore establishment and remained until his discharge on the 13th February 1919.
Royal Marine Light Infantry Crimea War Veteran Edward VII Meritorious Service Medal Group of Three.Awarded to Staff Sergeant (First Sergeant Instructor of Musketry) Joseph Dyer RMLI MSM.Comprising: Baltic Medal “JOSH DYER RM”, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (Victorian narrow suspension) “JH DYER SERGT 36TH CO. RMLI” (Engraved), Meritorious Service Medal (EVIIR), “J DYER STAFF SERGEANT 4TH CO. RMLI 5TH OCTOBER 1911”. First medal suspension slack.Staff Sergeant Joseph Dyer, enlisted into the RMLI as a drummer on the 8th December 1852 at the age of 13 years and served in this capacity during the Crimean War onboard HMS James Watts a 91-gun steam and sail-powered second rate ship of the line. He also served onboard HMS Euryalus and was promoted to the rank of Private in 1861 and Corporal the following year. In 1864 he was promoted to Sergeant and obtained his Hythe certificate of musketry in 1865. He was then posted to the Mediterranean Fleet in 1866 until 1869. Returning to the UK he was appointed Sergeant Instructor of Musketry 1871. He was discharged on the 13th May 1879, nominated for the award of the MSM, he received this with pension on the 15th October 1911 and died at Davenport in 1920.
Royal Marine Light Infantry Meritorious Service Medal, French Militaire Group of Six Medals. Awarded to PO9900 Quartermaster Sergeant Ernest Frederick Hobbs. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “COL-SGT RMLI”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “CR SGT RMLI”, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR Admiral bust) “ COL SERGT RMLI”, Meritorious Service Medal (GVR) “PO/9900 CL SGT E.F. HOBBS RMLI “CORFU” SERVICES DURING WAR. French Medal Militaire. Quartermaster Sergeant Ernest Frederick Hobbs MSM was born in 1885 and joined the RMLI on the 30th June 1899, serving as a Bugler, after a time with the Portsmouth Division he was posted to HMS Excellent in April 1901. At the outbreak of the Great War with the rank of Sergeant he was serving at HMS Egmont the Depot ship at Malta, this would be his official posting throughout the war. However he was attached to the British Liaison Officer for the French Naval Commander in Chief and was therefore awarded the French Medaille Militaire for his services (Confirmed). He was also part of the Royal Marine Guard at Corfu and for this service was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Returning to the UK with the rank of Barrack Quartermaster Sergeant he retired in August 1923 and returned to Malta where he died in 1934.
Royal Marine Light Infantry “Immediate” Award Meritorious Service Medal Long Service Group of Three.Awarded to CH6429 Warrant Officer John William Smith RMLI. Comprising: British War Medal “W.O. 1 J.W. SMITH RM”, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR) “CH6429 J.W. SMITH SERGEANT R.M.L.I”, Meritorious Service Medal (GVR) “J.W. SMITH SUPTG CLERK RMLI CHATHAM DIVN RMLI WAR SERVICES”London Gazette MSM 1st January 1920.Warrant Officer John William Smith was born in 1879 and enlisted into the Royal Marines as a Boy at 13 years. He saw early sea service which included HMS Barraconda 1893, HMS Grafton 1895, HMS Leander 1897, HMS Hawke 1901, HMS Wildfire 1903. At the outbreak of the Great War he was serving as a Sergeant at Chatham Division. By the end of the war he had been promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1. This appears to be his full medal entitlement. He retired in 1921.
WW1 3rd Bn Duke of Cornwalls’ Light Infantry / 173rd Tunnelling Company CO’s DSO, MC Group of Seven Medals.An outstanding group awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Martin Lowry DSO, MC, Order of the Crown of Italy, Italian Croce di Guerra who commanded the 173rd Tunnelling Company and in the closing stages of the Great War the Maltese Tunnelling Company and later appointed Inspector of Works Imperial War Graves Commission Italy. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, 1914/15 Star, “CAPT D.OF CORN LI”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf, “MAJOR”, Order of the Crown of Italy (rear centre absent), Italian Croce di Guerra. Accompanied by a quantity of research.DSO London Gazette 3rd June 1918, MC London Gazette 14th January 1916, Order of the Crown of Italy London Gazette 19th August 1921 ( work with the IWGC). Italian Croce di Guerra London Gazette 17th May 1919.Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Martin Lowry a Cornishman was born in March 1875, after attending Truro Collage Camborne School of Mining, he qualified as a mining engineer, finding work first at Dolcoath Mine and later as an Inspector of mines Gold Coast 1908 to 1911 and then in a similar capacity worked in North Nigeria until 1912. At the outbreak of the Great War having previously held a commission with the 1st VB DCLI from 1906 to 1908 was accepted by the Regiment and commissioned into the 3rd Battalion in August 1914. He soon found himself with the 2nd Bn in France landing in December 1914. He was returned to England on the 26th January 1915 suffering from frostbite and found himself transferred to the newly formed 10th Bn DCLI. With his knowledge of Mine engineering, he was in August 1915 promoted to the rank of Captain having been seconded to the Royal Engineers Tunnelling Companies and was posted to the 174th Tunnelling Company Returning to France to join his new unit, he distinguished himself in October 1915 when he attempted the rescue of a fellow Officer and school friend Lieutenant John Payner and his CSM. His gallantry resulted in the award of the Military Cross. In January 1916 he was promoted to the rank of Major and given Command of the 173rd Tunnelling Company operating in the Fauquissart area. In June 1918 he was awarded the DSO and by the end of the war had been also MID on two occasions. He was promoted to Lt. Col and given Command of the Maltese Tunnelling Company in Italy September 1918. In December 1918 he applied and was accepted to the post of Inspector of Works Imperial War Graves Commission Italy a post he held for a number of years.
Indian Army. 127th Baluch Light Infantry Officer’s Birmingham 1913 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate.A very fine and scarce die-stamped example by J & Co. (Jennens). Crown resting on a scroll “Queen Mary’s Own”, over laurel sprays. Central Maltese cross bearing ‘127’ resting within a crescent; arms bearing honours. Four screw posts to reverse with hallmarked nuts, complete with backing plate with matching hallmarks. VGC
Selection of British Campaign Medals.Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, “12340 PTE R. BELCHER DURH L.I.”... Victory Medal (ERASED). ... Africa Star, clasp “8th Army”. ... Italy Star. ... Royal Marines Regimental Medal. ... Accompanied by 2x WW2 period GSTP pocket Watches. (7 items)Robert Belcher was Killed in Action on the 16th September 1916, whist serving with the 10th Bn Durham Light Infantry. He was a native of Sleaburn Durham. On the 16th September the 10th Bn were ordered to attack Gird trenches and were caught by German machine gun fire, unable to advance, resulting in the loss of some 400 men killed, wounded, or missing.
Northamptonshire & Rutland Militia 1861-69 Officer’s shako plate.A very fine example. Crowned silvered star mounted with gilt Garter with red enamel Cross of St. George. Above the Garter, a richly foliated gilt scroll inscribed ‘Northamptonshire’, below another inscribed ‘& Rutland Militia’. Below the bottom scroll, the Horse Shoe of Rutland. Retains both horizontal loops to reverse. Enamel restored otherwise VGC.Rutland Light Infantry amalgamated with Northampton Militia in 1860
Coldstream Guards Light Company Officer Circa 1820’s Continental Porcelain Figure.This fine quality figure depicts an Officer of the Light Company wearing scarlet coatee, shako and holding his sword. Height 10 1/2 inches. Maker’s mark to base FM Dresden. Removable plume for shako absent.The figure appears to be in good condition, but bidders must satisfy themselves to the condition prior to bidding. Not subject to return.
Scottish Highland Light Infantry Edwardian OR’s shako.A good Boer War 1901 dated example. Dark blue cloth body with diced bands red-white-red and red-green-red. To the front, a white metal post 1901 shako badge and cord boss mounted with white metal thistle device. Complete with woollen ball tuft and plaited black mohair cord festoon across the front terminating in black egg moulds. Black patent leather peak and chin strap. The interior with leather sweatband and original Hobson and Sons oval paper label. Lining stamped ‘3 years’ and 1901. Minor service wear. GC
Victorian Fife Light Horse Trooper’s helmet.A good example of the 1871 pattern silvered helmet. To the front, a regimental pattern helmet plate bearing the Thane of Fife on horseback wearing full armour set against a gilt brass ribbed satire. This in turn mounted onto a four pointed silvered star, the uppermost displaced by a Victorian crown. A tri part scroll is with motto and to the centre FLH in gilt metal. Two rose head bosses support a incorrect gilt interlinked chin chain, with leather backing. A silvered spike supports a white horsehair plume, with gilt metal rose boss. The interior with leather sweatband. Overall GC some dents to skull, minor service and age wear, stitching faults to the chin chain.This pattern of helmet was approved by the regiment in 1896
Scottish. Fife Light Horse 1871 pattern Officer’s helmet.A fine and rare silvered Officer’s example. To the front, a regimental pattern helmet plate bearing the Thane of Fife on horseback wearing full armour set against a gilt brass ribbed satire. This in turn mounted onto a four pointed silvered star, the uppermost displaced by a crown. A tri part scroll is with motto and to the centre FLH in gilt metal. Two rose head bosses support a silvered interlinked chin chain, with leather backing. A silvered spike supports a white horsehair plume, with silvered rose boss. The interior is with leather lining. Near VGC. The helmet and plume are contained in original steel storage tins. Accompanied by an old luggage label with printed name “Hutchison”.
WW2 1943 Airborne Forces steel helmet with leather harness.A scarce example by Briggs Motor Bodies, Ltd (Dagenham), the skull is painted with light green finish and is complete with webbing and leather chin harness. The leather sweatband bears maker’s details of ‘B.M.B’ and 1943 date stamp, size 7 5/8. Some service wear, remains a good example of the pattern.
Royal Welch Fusiliers Uniforms & Hats of Major J.D. Willans.A selection of post war uniform Comprising: Officer’s Patrol tunic. complete with regimental collar badges, buttons and silk tails. The left breast with WW2 and GSM medal ribbons. Complete with overalls. ... Mess uniform. Universal pattern, scarlet jacket with dark blue facings, retaining collar badges and silk tails. Complete with waist coat and overalls. ... Full dress Field Officer peaked cap, complete with bullion cap badge and gilt buttons. ... Field service side cap. Dark blue cloth with bullion cap badge. Overall GC some light surface moth to parts. (7 parts)See Lot 522 for biographical details of Major James Deaville Willans MID
WW2 SOE Agent / Far East “Chindit” Concealed / Assassination Knife. A very rare personalised example, this all steel knife has a double edged blade which has a length of 3 inches and is made from fine quality steel. The hilt retains it’s original cord binding and wrist loop. Overall length 6 inches. Overall GC, light surface staining. The original owner, a Royal Marine Commando informed the vendor he had slightly curved the knife, so it could be concealed in the back of his waist belt.
German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Officer’s dagger circa 1938-45 by Eickhorn, Solingen with straps.A good example, the anchor etched blade with double fuller and to the forte the stamped cutler’s post 1941 backward looking squirrel logo. Gilt metal mounts, twist wire bound simulated ivory grip,complete with scabbard securing button. Housed in gilt metal scabbard with engraved lighting bolts, oak leaf supports for the two loose suspension rings with two gilded aluminium mounted black straps (not a pair, one rather worn). Dull, minor service wear. Light pitting to blade in parts. GC
Early Victorian Royal Fusiliers Officer’s Sword.An unusual example, the single edged curved pipe back blade with etched panel of a Crowned VR Cypher and title “Royal Fusiliers”. The forte with the cutler’s details of “Prosser 3 Charing Cross London”. The blade is set into a 1821 light cavalry pattern hilt, with three steel open bars. The shagreen grip, retaining twist wire binding. Complete with original steel scabbard with dents, fitted with two loose rings. The sword is age and storage wear, dulling and staining to the blade.
19th Century Cut Steel Hilted Court SwordA good example with straight hollow ground trefoil blade. Foliage etched panels. The forte with cutler’s details. Cut steel stud decorated shell guard, knuckle bow, grip and urn pommel. Housed in its black patent leather scabbard with cut steel mounts. Remains in clean condition, light surface rust to chape.

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