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A South African medal, awarded to 1484 Private C Cahill 88th Foot,with a 1879 claspCondition ReportSome scratches to the edges, polished fair. Replaced ribbon.

A stone African rhino

Two African tribal carved hardwood figures each with carved armour detailing. Tallest measures 32cm.

Unpowered model of the African Queen, plastic and wood construction, some items loose, 70cm hull, would benefit from minor restoration

An African patinated bronze figure - modern, the heavily cast figure depicting a female figure carrying a large water vessel and walking stick, with dark brown, dark gold and verdigris patination, signed indistinctly and numbered 34/50, 28 cm high.

A 19th century flintlock pistol (possibly Turkish/North African) - with 10 3/8in smooth bore barrel, chamfered edge lock plate, the stock inlaid with brass wire scrollwork, heavy cast brass but cap, side plate and trigger guard, 43.3 cm long overall; together with a 19th century brass powder / shot flask, repoussé decorated with a huntsman in a wooded landscape, 21.5 cm long. (2) 

Three African Masks:- One Box

Three Painted African Masks.

African Masks, painted Aztec mask (4).

Hardwood Carved African Female Heads:- One Tray.

Part of the African Wildlife family group. Designed of clear crystal with frosted head, end of the tail and the base. Deep crystal eyes. Swarovski backstamp. 7603 000 004. Artist: Heinz TabertshoferIssued: 2000 - 2004Dimensions: 5.25"L x 2.25"W x 4.75"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

This striking Leopard was designed for the African Wildlife collection group with both smooth and faceted clear crystal. Swarovski etched backstamp. Artist: Michael StameyIssued: 1997-2004Dimensions: 1.5"L x 4.5"W x 2"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

Lead crystal part of the African Wildlife series and is made from faceted clear crystal. Modeled seated, accented with jet crystal eyes. Swarovski etched backstamp. This item has a base included. Base measures: 6"L x 2.5"W x 2"H. Artist: Michael StameyIssued: 1994-2004Dimensions: 2.75"L x 2.5"W x 3.75"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

Includes a seated chimpanzee from the African Wildlife group; clear body with dark eyes. Also includes, the young gorilla from the Rare Encounters series; a clear facetted body with dark eyes, and carrying jonquil bananas. Swarovski marked. Chimpanzee: 2.25"L x 1.5"W x 1.75"H. Gorilla: 2.25"L x 1.75"W x 2.25"H. Artist: Edith Mair and Adi StockerIssued: 1998-2007Manufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

Includes Elephant Baby, Elephant with frosted tail, hippopotamus, rhinoceros. Four clear crystal figures with black crystal eyes. An adorable approach of the majestic African creatures. Swarovski marked. Elephant 1: 2.75"L x 1.5"W x 2.25"H. Elephant 2: 2.5"L x 1.75"W x 2"H. Hippo: 2"L x 0.75"W x 1"H. Rhino: 2.25"L x 0.75"W x 1"H. Issued: 1989-2012Manufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

Jones Bros patent faux bois painted steel trunk, together with a brown canvas RAF duffel bag with overarm straps, an RAF canvas holdall, a leather handled canvas tote, together with a French made leather bound canvas tripod carry case, containing Crown Tripod, Rochester 114a/414 (Trepied de Telemetre, le 4930). Binoculars by R French and Sons in leather case, and metal case with Union Castle African travel labels (8)

An African figural post carving 45cm high and a figure on a horse, two Edwardian oak and silver plated biscuit barrels, three Chinese silver plated rectangular boxes with embossed decoration and a huntley and Palmers biscuit vase in the Egyptian taste (qty)

Jackson Nkumanda (South African b.1948) South African Daily life, township Signed, mixed media 3D model on board 62cm by 66cm; together with South African Township Mixed media 3D model on board, 47cm by 64cm (2)

Edward Roworth (South African. 1880-1964) Waiting, 1898oil on canvas,51 x 36cm Exhibited:South Africa, Drill Hall, 1903

Sporting Postcards - Wolves English Cup Team 1908, Walton Athletic 1924-5, many others apparently non-league, Rugby Union - South African photograph. Cricket - Australian team 1905, S. Africa, Lancashire Crystal Palace ground, etc approximately fifty in an album.

[Rare South African Railway permits issued in 1901 during the Boer War]. Railway Permit for Civilians. 1901 for ‘Native William’ and Native Travelling Pass. For a ‘Cape Boy’ allowing him to travel on the railway for the duration of 3 days ‘to join his family’. 2 rare items of ephemera recalling a time when the natives were treated as less than human. 2 items

A 20th century carved wooden duck decoy, height +/- 26 cm, together with an African carved rhinoceros, height 28 cm.

Clear faceted crystal figure of a seated cheetah with amber colored eyes. Retired. Swarovski mark. Item number 7610NR000001. Part of the African Wildlife collection. This item has its original box: 8.5"L x 8.5"W x 7.5"H. Certificate of Authenticity included. Includes mirror stand: 5"L x 3"dia. Dimensions: 2.5"L x 2.5"W x 3.75"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

Part of the African Wildlife group, this clear-cut crystal figural is majestic in his stance looking out with his tawny eyes. Swarovski backstamp. 7610 000 001. This item has its original box: 8.5"L x 8.5"W x 7.5"H. Artist: Michael StameyIssued: 1994 - 1995Dimensions: 2.5"L x 2.5"W x 4"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

Multifaceted clear crystal rhinoceros, with black eyes, and frosted horns and tail. Part of the African Wildlife group. This item has its original box, 5"H x 3.25" dia. Issued: 20 centuryDimensions: 3"L x 1.25"W x 1.5"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

A gem from Swarovski's African Wildlife collection, this sparkling clear crystal baby giraffe stands tall with a frosted mane and horn and melon-colored eyes. Includes an oval blue tinted mirrored base. Swarovski backstamp. This item has its original box. Dimensions of the original box: 8"L x 7.5"W x 3.25"H. Artist: Michael StameyIssued: 1999-2007Dimensions: 3.5"L x 1"W x 5.25"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

Annual edition, lead crystal part of the Inspiration African trilogy. Made from clear crystal with frosted tusks and black eyes. Swarovski etched backstamp. This item has its original box. Box measures:7.5"L x 7.5"W x 6.5"H. Issued: 1993Dimensions: 3.5"L x 4.75"W x 3.5"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

BOOK- THE BILL PARKER COLLECTION- THE MAN-EATERS OF TSAVO AND OTHER EAST AFRICAN ADVENTURES, PATTERSON, J. H. - PUBLISHED BY MACMILLAN & CO., LONDON 1919

BOOK - THE BILL PARKER COLLECTION - THE SOUTH AND EAST AFRICAN YEAR BOOK AND GUIDE WITH ATLAS, TOWN PLANS AND DIAGRAMS 1948 EDITION, GORDON - BROWN A - PUBLISHED BY SAMPSON LOW, LONDON 1948

BOOK - THE BILL PARKER COLLECTION - BOX OF AFRICAN INTEREST BOOKS

Katy Sodgan (contemporary) watercolour, set of four African wildlife scenes, signed, glazed frames

African oil painting of a tribal woman, old brass oil lamp with cranberry glass shade, Victorian kitchen scales, other metal ware and sundries

Miscellaneous group to include pestle and mortar, a brass oil lamp, a blue and white chamber pot, an African pottery sculpture of a Tribal figure and approximately 47 First Day Covers

Box of natural history books relating to African birds, including Finsch - Abyssinian Birds,

A West African, possibly Fon/Benin, cast brass box in the form of a fish, 38cm long.

A South African beadwork belt and a Turkish/Ottoman articulated metal belt the first with geometric motifs on a white ground [2].

COIN JEWELLERY. A silver bangle hung with a variety of Victorian & other silver coins, many named or monogrammed. Also, Dutch, South African & British coin jewellery, including earrings, bracelets, bar brooches etc.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase. 

SAPPHIRE RING. A South African, 18ct. gold solitaire sapphire ring. The slightly tinted stone of rectangular cushion cut. Size P. Approx. 3.2g. Stone size 8 x 7mm approx. (Note: The Vendor informs us that this ring was set, & brought home from South Africa for an Aunt & has passed down the family.) Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.Condition Report: The sapphire is in generally good condition with only minor abrasion. However, one of the lower facets has a small flaking chip, visible only under a loupe.

LARGE NORTH AFRICAN SAFI EARTHENWARE BOTTLE VASE, decorated with bands of blue geometric pattern on a cream ground, marked to base, 58cms (h)Provenance: deceased estate Gwynedd

Part of a North African ceremonial staff with applied cut brass decoration L28cm, small bronze mortar H8cm, small bronze bell and an overlaid vase (4)

West African carved hardwood male tribal figure in crouching pose, oval face with incised and geometric design H62cm

Wooden African drum with hide top

Melba ware horse ornament and two Border Fine Art lion ornaments, African lion No 232/750 and African lioness and cubs No. 384/750 (tail of cub detached and glued in place)

Coins and banknotes from the 'Money of the World' collection, including Central Bank of Ceylon, Bahrain Currency Board, Seychelles, Bank of Sierra Leone, South African Reserve Bank, Serbia, Central Bank of the Gambia etc, housed in seven ring binder folders

THREE EARLY AFRICAN CARVED WOOD DOORS. 20ins x 13ins

AN AFRICAN DISC on a stand. 4.5ins.

[Hunting] Twenty-Five Years Big Game Hunting by Brigadier General Pigot 1928. My Sporting Memories by Major-General Woodyatt 1923. Man-Eaters of Kumaon 1952. Wild Life & Adventures in Indian Forests “B.B.”. The Tigers of Trengganu. With Gun & Rod in India 1956. Wanderings & Memories by J.G. Millais. African Adventures 1954. The Mammals of South Africa by Austin Roberts 1954. The Wildest Game 1959. Death in the Long Grass 1978. The Frozen Leopard etc and a 1920/30’s Big Game Licence for Bangal/Calcutta  (39)

[Hunting/Africa] Black Elephant Hunter 1961. Shot-Gun and Sunlight The Game Birds of East Africa 1951. African Jungle Life by Major Dugmore 1928. The Shamba Raiders. African Hunt by Thomas Arbuthnot 1954. Big Game of Africa 1935. African Morning 1951. The Hippo Poacher. Elephant Kingdom. African Jungle Memories by John Burger 1958. After Big Game in Central Africa etc (35)   

Six: Warrant Officer Class II A. T. Hasler, Royal Artillery 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (988406 W.O. Cl.2. A. T. Hasler. R.A.) mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine (6) £120-£160 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 11 January 1945: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.’ Sold with the recipient’s Mentioned in Despatches Certificate and a portrait photograph of the recipient, these both housed in a leather ‘African’ photograph frame.

The group of eight mounted medals attributed to Major-General N. A. Aferi, Ghanian Forces, late Royal West Africa Frontier Force Ghana, Republic, Every Ready Medal, silver; Ghana United Nations Medal, with Congo bar; Ghana Independece Medal 1960; Long and Efficient Service Star; Great Britain, Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953; U.N. Medal, 1 clasp, Congo, all unnamed as issued, mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (8) £200-£240 --- Nathan Apea Aferi was born at Mampong-Akuapen, Gold Coast, on 21 September 1922, and served during the latter stages of the Second World War with the Royal West African Frontier Force. He was commissioned from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, in 1954, and later trained at the Staff College, Camberley. Advanced Lieutenant-Colonel in the Ghanian Forces, he served with the United Nations Operation in the Congo, where he is reported to have been on guard at Radio Congo when Patrice Lumumba attempted a broadcast in the confusion around the time of Congo's independence in 1960 from Belgium. Promoted Major-General, he was appointed Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces in July 1965, and retired from the Army on 7 June 1966. Subsequently pursuing a diplomatic career, he served as Ghanian Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1972 to 1975. In addition to his mounted group of medals he was awarded the Honour of Merit First Class in 1963, and the Ghanian Distinguished Service Order in 1965, as well as receiving various honorary foreign awards. Twice married, firstly to Miss Rose Obeng in 1946, and then to Mad Wilhelmina Classpeter in 2001, in later life he was an enthusiastic Gospel singer at the Soul Clinic International Church in Accra. He died in Accra on 8 April 2003, and was buried with full military honours. Sold with the recipients Burial and Funeral Programme, containing many tributes to and photographs of the recipient; and a post-mortem photograph of the recipient in his open casket wearing his medals.

An interesting Victory Medal awarded to Captain E. W. S. Bardsley, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, attached King’s African Rifles, who was wounded in action in 1915 and joined with his father in becoming a keen advocate for demilitarisation and the establishment of The League of Nations Victory Medal 1914-19 (Capt. E. W. S. Bardsley.) nearly very fine £80-£100 --- Eric William Schofield Bardsley was born in Litherland, Lancashire, on 18 January 1896, the son of the Reverend Joseph Udell Bardsley of Ulverston Parish. Educated at Eton, he finished third in the college’s Senior Sculls in 1914. Appointed Temporary Second Lieutenant in November 1914, Bardsley served during the Great War on the Western Front from 27 September 1915 with 8th Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Subsequently attached to the 6th Battalion, King’s African Rifles, the Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News of 18 December 1915 records him wounded in action. Evacuated home to his father’s residence at ‘The Vicarage, Lancaster’, Bardsley survived the war and later bore witness to his father becoming a prominent advocate for the League of Nations; the Reverend Joseph Bardsley was appointed Vice President of the Lancaster League of Nations Union in 1921. Regarded as a family of ‘peace pilgrims’, the Lancaster Guardian noted that ‘warm tributes were paid to the Reverend’ upon his death in 1928. According to family repute, Bardsley married Fabienne Eugenie Georgette Tombeur at Marylebone Registry Office on 14 December 1922. He was later awarded a bronze medal by the City of Bordeaux before returning home to Lancashire upon the death of his mother on 7 September 1939; interestingly, his Belgian wife is recorded in Elles ont suivi de Gaulle as joining the Free French in London on 21 April 1943, serving in the administration and health departments.

Four: Company Sergeant Major B. S. Mackay, 2nd South African Infantry, late Imperial Yeomanry and Natal Horse, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 12 October 1916 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Orange Free State, Transvaal (12412 Tpr: B. Mackay, 67th Coy 18th Impl: Yeo:; 1914-15 Star (Sjt B. S. Mackay. Ntl. Light Hse.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (A/2nd C/W.O. B. S. Mackay. 2nd S.A.I.) edge digs to QSA, otherwise good very fine (4) £400-£500 --- Benjamin Sutherland Mackay was born in Kinbrace, Sutherland, around 1876. He attested into the Imperial Yeomanry for Service during the Boer War, at Frobisher Bay, Canada, on 17 February 1900 and served in South Africa with the 67th Company (Sharpshooters), 18th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry. Discharged in Johannesburg on 13 May 1901, he joined the South African Constabulary and is additionally entitled to the ‘South Africa 1901’ clasp on his QSA. He later attested into the Natal Light Horse for service during the Great War and served in the South West Africa campaign before transferring into the 2nd Battalion South African Infantry. Advanced Company Sergeant Major, he served on the Western Front and was killed in action on 12 October 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. Sold with copied research.

Six: Company Sergeant Major C. H. Jarvis, Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport Corps British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97, reverse Rhodesia 1896, no clasp (Troopr. C. H. Jarvis. M.R.F.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Kimberley (593 Pte. C. H. Jarvis. Kimberley Vol: Regt.); 1914-15 Star (Pte. C. H. Jarvis 7th Infantry); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (C.S.M. C. H. Jarvis C.A.H.T.C.); Mayor of Kimberley’s Star 1899-1900, reverse hallmark with date letter ‘a’, reverse engraved ‘Municipal B. Section’, lacking integral top riband bar, mounted court-style for display, good very fine (6) £700-£900 --- Charles Herbert Jarvis was born around 1873 at Adelaide in the Eastern Cape, and served as a Trooper with the Matabeleland Relief Force in 1896 and as Private in the 2nd Battalion, Kimberley Volunteer Regiment during the Boer War before taking civilian employment as a timekeeper. He served with the 7th South African Infantry during the Great War, before joining the newly-formed Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport Corps on 1 April 1917, and travelled to France aboard Euripidies, arriving on the Western Front on 23 May 1917. Jarvis returned home at the cessation of hostilities aboard Ingoma, disembarking at Cape Town on 17 July 1919. Sold with copied service record and research which notes total strength of the newly-formed Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport Corps as 6214 men in 1916.

Pair: Lieutenant F. C. Cantrill, South African Constabulary later 13th Battalion Canadian Infantry and Canadian Forestry Corps Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, date clasp block loose on riband (1849 Corpl: F. C. Cantrill. S.A.C.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lieut. F. C. Cantrill.) nearly extremely fine (2) £120-£160 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Frederick Charles Cantrill was born in Derby on 5 April 1871 and attested for the South African Constabulary at Prince Albert on 29 January 1901. Promoted Corporal on 26 April 1901, he was discharged by purchase on 12 February 1903. He saw further service during the Great War, being commissioned Second Lieutenant on 188th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, on 28 March 1916, and served in England with the 15th Reserve Battalion and the Canadian Forestry Corps (not entitled to a Victory Medal). He was discharged, unfit for General Service, on 5 April 1918. Sold with a repaired SAC shoulder title; and copied service papers.

A Second War ‘North Africa and Italy’ B.E.M. awarded to Lance-Bombardier W. Benson, Royal Artillery British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (1821457 L/Bmbd. William Benson, R.A.) officially renamed, mounted on original pin, good very fine £80-£100 --- B.E.M. London Gazette 21 December 1944. The original recommendation states: ‘Throughout the whole of the N. African campaign and subsequently in Italy, this N.C.O. has been solely responsible for the maintenance of the transport of Brigade H.Q. He has at all times and often under exceedingly difficult conditions carried out his duties with the highest efficiency and cheerfulness. It is largely due to his unassuming and constant application to duty that the transport has survived the rough roads and have work which in met in Africa and Italy.’ William Benson was awarded the B.E.M. whilst serving at Headquarters of the 22nd Anti-Aircraft Brigade.

The United States Bronze Star attributed to Major W. F. Murley, United States Army United States of America, Bronze Star, unnamed as issued, with riband bar, in case of issue, good very fine The United States Bronze Star attributed to Private First Class Herbert C. Jones, United States Army United States of America, Bronze Star, unnamed as issued, good very fine (2) £60-£80 --- Sold with the Bronze Star Bestowal Document inscribed: ‘To Major William F. Murley, 01881679, Artillery, United States Army. For Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations against Hostile Forces in the Republic of Vietnam from August 1964 to July 1965.’ Dated Washington, 14 July 1965. The Citation states: ‘To Major William F. Murley, United States Army. For distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period August 1964 to July 1965. Through his untiring efforts and professional ability, he consistently obtained outstanding results. He was quick to grasp the implications of new problems with which he was faced as a result of the ever changing situations inherent in a counterinsurgency operation and to find ways and means to solve those problems. The energetic application of his extensive knowledge has materially contributed to the efforts of the United States Mission to the Republic of Vietnam to assist that country in ridding itself of the communist threat to its freedom. his initiative, zeal, sound judgement and devotion to duty have been in the highest tradition of the United States Army and reflect great credit on him and on the military service.’ Sold also with the recipient’s Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) Bestowal Document, inscribed: ‘To Major William F. Murley, 01881679, Artillery, United States Army. For Meritorious Service during Operations in the Dominican Republic from 13 September 1965 to 29 November 1965.’ Dated Washington, 29 November 1965; and a photograph of the recipient receiving his Bronze Star. Sold with the Bronze Star Bestowal Document inscribed: ‘To Private First Class Herbert C. Jones, United States Army. For Meritorious Achievement in Ground Combat against the Armed Enemy during World War II in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations.’ Dated Washington, 31 July 1986. Note: This award of the Bronze Star was made pursuant to Army Regulation 600-8-22. Sold with an additional Bronze Star Bestowal Documents inscribed: ‘To Warrant Officer Junior Grade Sidney H. Closter, W2136255, United States Army. For Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations against the Enemy , Pacific Theater of Operations, 23 February 1943 to September 1945.’ Dated Washington, 16 August 1967.

Four: Orderly W. Clark, Gateshead Fell Division, St John Ambulance Brigade, later Motor Transport Corps, South African forces Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (1342 Ordly: W. Clark, St John Amb: Bde:) naming scratched overall; St. John Medal for South Africa 1899-1902 (1342. Pte. W. Clark. Gateshead Fell Div.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Spr. W. Clark. M.T.C.) very fine (4) £300-£400

A Great War ‘German South West Africa’ D.C.M. group of six awarded to Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant E. J. Brown, South African Mounted Rifles, later Captain, South African Field Artillery, late Royal Horse Artillery, who was twice wounded during the Boer War, and later commanded the 5th ‘Howitzer’ Battery, S.A.F.A. in German East Africa Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (R.Q.M. Sjt: E. Brown. 4/Regt: S.A.M.R.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast, all except the CC clasp contemporary tailor’s copies (17134 Bombr. E. J. Brown, A.B. R.H.A.) renamed; 1914-15 Star (Lt. E. J. Brown. 4th. S.A.M.R.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Capt. E. J. Brown.); Permanent Forces of the Empire L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (No. 2355 Rgt. Qtrmr. Sgt. E. J. Brown. 4th. S.A.M.R.) minor edge bruising, very fine and better (6) £1,600-£2,000 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 22 August 1918: ‘For distinguished service in the Field, in connection with the campaign in German South West Africa 1914-15.’ Edward Joseph Brown was born on 11 February 1876 and attested for the Royal Horse Artillery on 13 November 1896. Promoted Bombardier on 22 April 1899, he served with ‘A’ (Chestnut) Battery in South Africa during the Boer War, and took part in the operations in Natal, Transvaal, Orange Free State, and the Cape Colony, including the action at Tugela Heights and Belfast, He was twice wound, firstly at Platkop on 13 July 1900, and secondly, slightly, at Lydenburg on 10 September 1900. Transferring to the Army Reserve on 1 April 1901, Brown joined the South African Constabulary following the cessation of hostilities, ands served in Ermelo, Transvaal, until 1906, before joining the Permanent Staff of the Transvaal Volunteers as Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant on 1 April 1906. He transferred as Battery Quartermaster Sergeant, 4th Regiment, South African Mounted Rifles on 1 July 1913, and served with them during the Great War in German South West Africa from 28 August 1914 to 9 July 1915, being awarded the Distinguished Conduct Meal. Promoted Lieutenant on 11 July 1915, he was seconded to the South African Field Artillery for duty and commanded the 5th Howitzer Battery, East African Force, as Captain on 5 September 1917, serving with them in German East Africa from 28 September to 20 December 1917. He latterly took command of the 6th Howitzer Battery (although his new unit, decimated by fever and dysentery, never actually fired a shot in anger). Post-war, Brown was posted to the Permanent Garrison Artillery, and was appointed Armament Accountant and Quartermaster on 1 February 1922. He was promoted captain on 1 November 1925, and retired on 11 February 1931. An active polo player, he attended several South African Constabulary reunions in London over the years, including the Jubilee Reunion in 1950. Sold with copied research including various extracts from Nongqai magazine, in which the recipient is mentioned in several articles.

South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (Rev: C. R. Gamson, M.A., Chapn. R.N. H.M.S. “Orontes”) middle initial officially corrected, polished, good very fine, rare £800-£1,000 --- Only 6 South Africa Medals 1877-79 awarded to Royal Naval Chaplains. The Rev. Charles Robert Gamson entered the Royal Navy as a Chaplain on 28 November 1877. Appointed to H.M.S. Orontes on 14 December 1877, he served during the South African War. After further service in H.M. Ships Lord Warden, Superb, and Ajax, he retired from the Royal Navy on 3 December 1888, and took up a shore post with the Church of England. He died in 1931. Sold with copied research.

BOXED CORGI TOYS VOLKSWAGEN 1200 IN EAST AFRICAN SAFARI TRIM No 256, with rhinocerosProvenance: private collection SwanseaComments: good overall, part of a single owner collection, scuffs, split and misshapen to box, inner boxes with small scuffs and slightly misshapen, wear to car and stickers, viewing highly recommended