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A vintage US United States Army Medical Department First Aid box / tin together with a ammunition case for 7.62x51mm NATO cartridges. Ammo case measures approx 18x26x10cm.

A collection of ammunition boxes, to include War Department itemsOverall condition is very worn and dirty. The boxes are empty

Dinky Toys Military A Pair - (1) 666 Missile Erector Vehicle With Corporal Missile and launching Platform and (2) 697 Field Gun Set - To Include Artillery Tractor, ammunition Trailer and Field Gun - conditions are Fair to Good Plus in Fair to Good lift off lid picture boxes (2)

Family group: A well-documented and interesting Great War ambulance driver’s group of three awarded to Lieutenant A. T. Bruen, Royal Army Service Corps, late Ambulance Driver with the British Red Cross 1914-15 Star (A. T. Bruen. B.R.C. & St. J.J.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut A. T. Bruen.) mounted as worn, extremely fine The outstanding Second World War naval ace’s Operation ‘Pedestal’ D.S.O., Cape Matapan D.S.C. group of seven awarded to Commander (A.) J. M. ‘Bill’ Bruen, Fleet Air Arm. Lucky to have emerged unscathed from the severely damaged carrier Indomitable during ‘Pedestal’ and indeed from numerous air-to-air combats, he ended the war with a final score of ‘four enemy aircraft destroyed, four shared destroyed, two damaged and two shared damaged’. One of a dozen or so Irishmen to gain ace status in the conflict, Bruen has been described as ‘probably one of the best naval fighter leaders of the war’ Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse of suspension bar officially dated ‘1942’; Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1941’, hallmarked London 1940, and additionally engraved, ‘Lt. Cdr. J. M. Bruen RN, HMS Formidable’; I939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1943-43; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, the last five all privately named, ‘Cdr J. M. Bruen, DSO DSC RN‘, mounted for display, nearly extremely fine (10) £2,000-£3,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Arthur Thomas ‘Shuvva’ Bruen was born in Dublin on 23 November 1873 and, being above the age limit for military service, volunteered – at his own expense – to serve as an ambulance driver for the British Red Cross in France in April 1915. As verified by accompanying documentation, he was for the next six months heavily engaged in transporting casualties, and his accompanying narrative – see below – makes for fascinating reading in this often neglected ‘civilian chapter’ from Great War history, as indeed does the related documentation, such as lists of the wounded conveyed, and their possessions, the whole immaculately recorded. He was employed in No. 2 Motor Ambulance Convoy, which consisted of about 50 ambulances under the command of an R.A.M.C. captain, with three other medical officers. And their brief was to clear casualties from all the Field Ambulances in the 1st Army area to the three Casualty Clearing Stations in Merville, and thence to hospital trains and barges. In January 1916, Bruen was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Army Service Corps, in which rank he remained actively employed on motor transport duties for the remainder of the war, latterly in an M.T. section attached to 36th Ulster Division. His narrative refers to his unit being enrolled to assist with the transportation of casualties from the Somme offensive in July 1916: ‘The wounded began to arrive in Rouen in greater numbers than could be dealt with by the ambulance cars and our lorries were called on to move the sitting cases. It was reported that 10,000 wounded arrived in six hours at one time … ’ Bruen’s section was generally employed in shifting artillery ammunition, in which role his section sometimes came under fire. However, at 9 p.m. on 10 November 1918, he happily noted: ‘The news came through that the Armistice applied for by the Germans had been granted: great rejoicing, cheering, rockets, Verey lights, etc.’ Sold with a large leather-bound album containing a highly impressive archive of original documentation and his handwritten narrative (1915-19), the former including photographs, maps, field messages, patient delivery slips, tickets, passes, permits, transport orders, and postcards, and supplemented by uniform insignia, including a rare embroidered ‘B.R.C.’ shoulder flash, a stamped and numbered B.R.C.S. arm band, a 3-years-overseas service chevron and an original Haig Fund poppy. Bruen’s extensive narrative makes for interesting reading, as does the accompanying documentation, but worthy of special mention would be his British passport, dated 14 April 1915, with portrait photograph, and numerous French stamps; his ‘Army Certificate of Identity for Civilians wearing the Red Cross Brassard’, issued at Pall Mall, London on 16 April 1915, with portrait photograph; his British Red Cross ‘Form of Declaration’ to serve as a chauffeur ‘in the British Isles and on the Continent’, dated 14 April 1915; and his commission warrant for the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, Land Forces, dated 15 January 1916. Commander (A.) J. M. ‘Bill’ Bruen, Fleet Air Arm D.S.O. London Gazette 10 November 1942: ‘For bravery and resolution when an important convoy was fought through to Malta in the face of relentless attacks by day and night from enemy submarines, aircraft and surface forces.’ The original recommendation states: ‘As Commanding Officer of No. 800 Squadron he had six weeks in which to re-equip his squadron with Hurricanes and bring them to a proper state of battle efficiency. In this he achieved conspicuous success, his squadron accounting for 14 enemy machines, shot down on 12th August. Of this number Lieutenant-Commander Bruen was responsible for the destruction of three. His courage and determination were an inspiration to all, and his ability as a pilot unexcelled.’ D.S.C. London Gazette 29 July 1941: ‘For bravery and enterprise in the Battle of Cape Matapan.’ The original recommendation states: ‘He was responsible, with his section, for the very well-timed attack on the screening destroyer during the second attack on the Veneto. This gave the aircraft a clear approach and contributed largely to their success. Later, during the bombing attack on the fleet, his section forced a number of the enemy to jettison their bombs before they had reached the fleet. He maintained his squadron in a high state of serviceability throughout the operations, enabling a continuous patrol to be kept up in spite of the limited number of aircraft available.’ John Martin ‘Bill’ Bruen was born in Dublin on 10 December 1910, son of Arthur Thomas ‘Shuvva’ Bruen, and entered the Royal Navy as a 13-year-old cadet in September 1924. Appointed a Midshipman in January 1929, and advanced to Sub. Lieutenant in May 1931 and to Lieutenant in April 1934, he held several seagoing appointments on the Atlantic, Mediterranean and East Indies stations. Having also earlier obtained a flying certificate, he transferred to the Fleet Air Arm, then under the auspices of the Royal Air Force, and was posted as a fighter pilot to 802 Naval Air Squadron (N.A.S.) in the summer of 1936. The squadron was embarked for the Mediterranean in the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Glorious in the same month, a tour of duty which ended with Bruen’s return to the U.K. in August 1938. Shortly afterwards, he transferred to 801 N.A.S. in the carrier Courageous and was likewise employed when the newly formed and independent Fleet Air Arm was established on the eve of hostilities. His subsequent wartime career was of an exceptional nature, encompassing as it did his claim to four enemy aircraft destroyed, four shared destroyed, two damaged and two shared damaged. And that impressive tally of air-to-air successes commenced with his appointment to the command of 803 N.A.S. in the Ar...

Nine: Lieutenant-Colonel D. W. Boileau, Royal Army Service Corps 1914 Star, with clasp (2.Lieut: D. W. Boileau. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. D. W. Boileau.); General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Kurdistan, Iraq (Capt. D. W. Boileau.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued, generally very fine (9) £200-£240 --- Digby Whicher Boileau was born in Blackheath in 1893 and educated at Cranbrook School and the Royal Military College Sandhurst. Appointed to a commission in the Army Service Corps in September 1912, he served at Woolwich and Aldershot under training. Posted to France on 16 August 1914, Boileau initially acted as Requisitioning Officer to No. 5 Brigade and was present at the Retreat from Mons and supply and transport duties on the Aisne, Ypres Salient, Neuve Chapelle and La Bassee until January 1915. Transferred to Egypt in April 1915, he witnessed brief service on the Gallipoli Peninsula as officer commanding a mule transport company tasked with supplying ammunition to the Royal Naval Division. Returned to Egypt a few days later, he was invalided to England with enteric fever in November 1915 and later crossed the border to Scotland as officer commanding A.S.C. Forth Defences at Edinburgh. In 1917, Boileau joined the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force as Adjutant and officer commanding a draft of 650 A.S.C. motorised transport recruits; sent to Amara and Basrah, he later transferred to Persia as part of ‘Dunsterforce’, charged with maintaining lines of communication and anti-Bolshevik resistance. This work involved feeding 80,000 Jelu refugees from the Lake Van District and protecting minority groups from persecution at the hands of the Kurds. Placed in command of a mule transport company of the Indian Army Service Corps until February 1921, Boileau took the opportunity to qualify in Urdu and colloquial Persian; he likely used these languages whilst commanding his company in Baghdad and defending the Baquba railhead as Chief Supply and Transport Officer. Engaged in ‘mopping up’ operations at Hillah on the Euphrates, he faced fairly stiff resistance from the Shia tribesmen, most notably at the capture of Diwaniyeh - an important strategic town 60 kilometres downstream. Returned to Aldershot, Northern Ireland, York and Edinburgh between 1921 and 1931, Boileau later acted as Commandant of the Indian and Burmese Contingents Camp at Hampton Court at the time of the Coronation of His Majesty King George VI. Raised Lieutenant-Colonel in July 1939, he crossed to France in September 1939 in command of a motorised transport company of 250 vehicles tasked with maintaining GHQ artillery units under 2 Corps with ammunition, petrol and rations. Moved south following the German Blitzkrieg, he departed Marseilles for Gibraltar on 19 June 1940 and sailed around the Cape for India in the winter of 1941-42; appointed Deputy Director of Transport at Delhi, Boileau spent the remainder of the campaign concerned with the supply of 14th Army, including everything from jeeps to tank transporters, ponies and donkeys for pack transport, camel and bullock cart companies, and the elephant company in Burma. Returned home to England as ADST Eastern Command in February 1945, he was named upon the retired list in April 1948 and spent the next few years compiling The official history of Supplies & Transport in the British Army, 1939-45. Relocating to Stoke Abbott in Dorset, Boileau died in 1976. Sold with extensive copied research.

Three: Second Lieutenant J. R. Speeding, Royal West Surrey Regiment, late 14th (County of London) Battalion (London Scottish), London Regiment, who fought in the gallant 'Halloween' charge at Messines on 31 October 1914, and survived the First Day of the Battle of the Somme when the London Scottish suffered nearly 600 casualties 1914 Star (1623 Pte. J. R. Speeding. 14/Lond: R.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. J. R. Speeding) mounted court-style for display, good very fine and better (3) £300-£400 --- Jack Rowland Speeding was born in Leytonstone on 24 February 1893, the son of Lagos (West Africa) Harbour Master William Clementenville Speeding. Educated at The High School for Boys, Croydon, Speeding took pre-War employment as a bank clerk for the County of Westminster Bank and lived in an apartment on The Prince of Wales Road, Battersea Park. He subsequently attested for the 14th Battalion, London Regiment, at Buckingham Gate on 4 March 1912 and embarked for France with the 1/14th per S.S. Winnifredia on 15 September 1914 as part of a fairly exclusive club; his compatriots were entirely composed of white-collar London professionals headed by private school boys and university-educated men, who had paid a subscription to join and had proven themselves Scottish by birth or parentage.  Initially sent to St. Omer, the men spent their first few weeks overseas employed as labour and prisoner escorts. Transferred to lines of communication duties, their role soon changed in October 1914 as the British line began to fragment along a ridge of high ground running south from Ypres known as the Wytschaete-Messines Ridge. Considered strategically vital, if the Germans managed to occupy and hold this position then they could dominate the ground to the west and endanger the British force holding Ypres. The Stand of the London Scottish at Messines Described as a 'baptism of fire' on 31 October 1914, the repulsion of four separate German bayonet attacks by men of the 14th London Regiment is perhaps the most significant action in the storied history of the Regiment, later immortalised in a famous artwork by Richard Caton-Woodville. Commencing around 9pm, waves of enemy charged at the British lines and were driven back by rifle fire and a series of counter-attacks. Forced to 'single feed' rounds one at a time into the newly-issued Mark 1 rifles, the London Scottish immediately compensated for weak springs and incorrect front stop clips through steady shooting and the experience of training; proud of their marksmanship at Bisley, they proved highly efficient in administering the 'mad minute' of 15 aimed shots in 60 seconds.  Despite desperate resistance, enemy forces of the 6th Bavarian Reserve Infantry Division attempted to make their way around the Battalion flank; with isolated pockets of wounded and exhausted men forced to surrender, Speeding succeeded in withdrawing to the west, one of 416 men who successfully made their way to Wulveringhem to regroup and take stock. Praise for the London Scottish, the first Territorial Force troops to see action, was as fulsome as it was generous; within hours of the engagement, Field Marshal Sir John French, Commander-in-Chief of British Forces, sent a telegram to Colonel Malcolm: 'I wish you and your splendid regiment to accept my warmest congratulations and thanks for the fine work you did yesterday at Messines. You have given glorious lead and example to all Territorial troops who are fighting in France.'  The London Scottish were destined to spend the next month undertaking primitive trench duties in and around Hazebrouck, the casualties from sniping being unrelenting. Posted to Neuve Chapelle and Loos, Speeding and his comrades returned to the line on 25 July 1915, and on 5 August became the subject of a German barrage when their pipers played 'God Save the King' to mark the commencement of the second year of the War. Serving as part of 'Green's Force', the London Scottish faced bitter fighting around the Loos Chalk Pit before making their way to the Fosse Way trench system near Le Rutoire. A contemporary account notes: 'We were shelled and gassed out of these trenches several times that day... and in the evening it was raining so hard that we got out of the trench to save ourselves from swimming... everyone looked wrecked. Muddy and covered with dirt, many had lost their bonnets and no shave since the 21st. We were wrecks.'  Returned to England on 6 January 1916 - likely exhausted - Speeding was attached for duty at the Administrative Centre at Buckingham Gate on 22 January 1916. He returned to France four months later, and was marked Category 'A' by a medical board assessment held at Rouen on 22 April 1916. He rejoined the 1/14th Battalion on 14 May 1916 and was soon back in the front line in front of Hebuterne on 1 June 1916 in the build up to the Battle of the Somme. Located on the line of the Hubuterne-Puisieux Road, the London Scottish emerged from their front line trenches and pushed forward into a smoke cloud on 1 July 1916; amidst hand-to-hand fighting and a scramble for the ground around the mine crater at La Boiselle, the men advanced with bomb and bayonet into a landscape which had been so decimated by the Allied artillery bombardment that it was practically impossible to distinguish the German trenches. Despite early success, the scene deteriorated in the afternoon - made worse by the enemy retaining the higher ground and the London Scottish suffering from a lack of ammunition. Facing a retaliation of gas shells, Speeding and his comrades were forced to retreat back to the British lines; of the 856 all ranks who had gone into action that morning, just 9 officers and 257 other ranks stood ready to fight the following day. According to The London Scottish in the Great War: 'No one could have done more that day than the London Scottish, a fact recognised by the General Officer Commanding in his Divisional Order published the next morning: 'I want to express to all ranks of the London Scottish my sincere thanks for the glorious example of dash and heroism which they set to all arms of the service who were in action with you yesterday.'  Remaining on the Somme Battlefield, the London Scottish relieved the 2nd Battalion, East Surrey Regiment at Leuze Wood on 5 September 1916 and carried out a bombing fight with the Germans around the Quadrilateral. Admitted to No. 14 General Hospital at Wimereux on 28 October 1916 suffering from trench fever, Speeding was evacuated to England per H.S. St. David; he transferred under medical category 'A3' to the Reserve of the 14th London Regiment at Seaford on 10 July 1917 for further recuperation.  Sent to No. 6 Officer Cadet Battalion at Oxford on 29 October 1917, Speeding was discharged from the 14th London Regiment on appointment to a commission in the 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment, on 26 March 1918. His Officer Cadet Confidential Report was positive: 'A very nice, steady cadet. Has worked hard and done well. He will make a thoroughly trustworthy officer and one who will command respect from all'. Arriving at Battalion Depot at Étaples on 18 June 1918, Speeding's Officer Service Record notes that he was admitted to hospital at Camiers on 26 June 1918. Transferred to the 6th Battalion, he was wounded on 23 August 1918. Speeding survived the Great War - one of a small band of 'originals' who fought at Messines - and relinquished his commission on 4 December 1920.  Sold with copied research, including a group shot of the ‘Croydon High School “Old Boy” Territorials’, the recipient identified below.

Family group: The Zulu War Medal awarded to Driver J. Marchant, N Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Artillery, who was killed in action at the battle of Isandhlwana on 22 January 1879 South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (741. Driv: J. Marchant. R.A.) toned, good very fine British War Medal 1914-20 (Pte. T. W. Marchant. 1st S.A.I.) toned, retaining rod broken on left-hand side, otherwise good very fine (2) £5,000-£7,000 --- J. Marchant served with N Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Artillery during the Zulu War, and was killed in action at Isandhlwana on 22 January 1879. The Battery, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. Harness, C.B., suffered casualties of one officer and 61 non-commissioned officers and men killed, and the loss of 2 guns, 24 horses, 30 mules and 534 rounds of ammunition at Isandhlwana.

A post-War B.E.M. group of four awarded to Captain N. Priestley, Royal Army Ordnance Corps British Empire Medal, (Military) E.II.R. (10596505 A/W.O. Cl.2. Norman Priestley, R.A.O.C.); War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, E.II.R. (10596505 W.O. Cl.2. N. Priestley. R.A.O.C.); General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, South Arabia (Capt. N. Priestley. B.E.M. RAOC.) mounted as worn; together with the recipient’s riband bar; and the related miniature awards for the first three medals, these similarly mounted, good very fine (4) £300-£400 --- B.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1955. The original Recommendation, dated 7 July 1954, states: ‘At the end of 1953, expansion of the Ammunition Repair Factory’s activities caused a progressive increase in the production of repaired ammunition to the extent that the Repair Factory was no longer self-sufficient in the supply of serviceable packages. It became necessary to set up a separate organisation to satisfy this requirement and it was decided that a “Package Renovation Centre” should be created at a depot road transit area. Speed and efficiency of improvisation were essential pending the study and implementation of Works Services in order to maintain production. Early in 1954, a non commissioned officer was available to undertake the task of creating this special department, Warrant Officer Priestley being detailed to carry out the work under broad terms of reference, and in addition to his normal duties as an Ammunition Examiner. The task was formidable. The predicted delays in making provision for and obtaining equipment, and in planning and organising work and documentation procedures, foretold various interruption in the flow of serviceable ammunition. This was prevented, however, by the capable and energetic way in which Warrant Officer Priestley tackled the problem. He displayed admirable efficiency and with much determination, ingenuity, and pride of achievement, he brought about the start of production sufficiently early to alleviate a bottleneck in the flow of serviceable ammunition from the Repair Factory. Today the “Package Renovation Centre” is a smoothly-working and self-accounting sub-department. Works Services are not yet completed, but improvisation and self-help under the continued supervision of Warrant Officer Priestley have ensured continuity in the interim. It is anticipated that the “Package Renovation Centre” will supply all the needs of the Repair Factory, thus releasing the present Repair Factory packages facilities and labour for repair of ammunition.’ Norman Priestley was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps on 31 August 1964. He was promoted Lieutenant on 21 July 1966, and Captain on 31 August 1966, and retired on 31 March 1972. Sold with the original named Buckingham Palace enclosure for the B.E.M.; and three letters of congratulations on the award, from General Sir Ouvry L. Roberts; Major-General W. W. Richards; and Major-General G. A. N. Swiney.

A fine Second War ‘Western Desert - Siege of Tobruk’ M.M. awarded to Bombardier C. W. Lowe, Royal Horse Artillery, who was originally recommended for the D.C.M., after he engaged enemy tanks with a Boys Anti-Tank Rifle in open ground. He was killed in action during the Second Battle of El Alamein on 25 October 1942 Military Medal, G.VI.R. (5246917 Bmbr. C, W. Lowe. R.A.) mounted on original investiture pin, extremely fine --- M.M. London Gazette 18 July 1941. The recommendation states: ‘I wish to bring to your notice and to recommend for the D.C.M. No. 5246197 Bdr Charles William Lowe, A/E Bty, 1st Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery. Early on the morning of 14th April, A/E Bty was heavily attacked by enemy tanks who had broken through the outer defences of TOBRUK. He was in opposition with a Boyes [sic] rifle on the exposed flank of the troop, and had been ordered into a new position when the attack began. He immediately got his rifle into action, and lying in the open in an exposed position, he fired until all his ammunition was expended. He scored direct hits, and caused one tank to withdraw, as it was endeavouring to outflank the guns. His coolness and courage was a fine example to all ranks in the Bty.’ Charles William Lowe was the husband of Mrs E. Lowe, and resided in Coventry. He served during the Second War as a Bombardier with the Royal Horse Artillery, as part of the 20th Australian Infantry Brigade, 9th Australian Division, Western Desert Force. After his gallant exploits during the siege of Tobruk between April and November 1941, he went on to serve with the 76th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery during the Second Battle of El Alamein, and was killed on 25 October 1942. He is buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt, and commemorated at Christchurch, Great Malvern and St. Andrews Church, Poolbrook. Sold with a portrait photograph of recipient in uniform wearing M.M. ribbon, together with contemporary copied letter of congratulations from Australian Imperial Force H.Q, Tobruch Fortress, on award of M.M., date 2 June 1941; and a similar message from Eighth Army Commander for 1st Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery, dated 28 December 1941 - ‘Whole EIGHTH ARMY admires beyond description the wonderful display of courage and fighting qualities shown by your Regiment throughout the whole of the siege of TOBRUK. It will live in the annals of history of the Royal Regiment, and adds to the glory of your unit tradition as right of the line of a British Army. Well done, indeed.’ ‘To: Bdr. C. W. Lowe. M.M. The above message from the Army Commander is passed to you for your information and retention. It is doubtful whether an Army Commander, even Wellington after Waterloo, has ever singled out an individual Regiment for higher praise, and you, Bombardier Lowe are one of those who has personally contributed so much, and so well earned it.’

A fine Second War ‘Battle of Kohima’ M.M. awarded to Private K. G. Williams, Royal Army Medical Corps Military Medal, G.VI.R. (7517259 Pte. K. G. Williams, R.A.M.C.), in its named card box of issue and forwarding box, and named Buckingham Palace forwarding letter, extremely fine £1,800-£2,200 --- M.M. London Gazette 22 March 1945. The original recommendation for an immediate award states: ‘Whilst at Kohima on 5 May 1944, Private Williams went forward with Staff Sergeant Davies on F.S.D. [Field Supply Depot] Ridge under heavy automatic weapon and mortar fire and succeeded in getting back a wounded N.C.O., Lance-Corporal Harris of the 1st Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers. On the same day, when it was impossible to evacuate casualties from the Advanced Dressing Station (A.D.S.), owing to small arms fire, on his own initiative he went alone down Hospital Hill and contacted a tank, which he brought back to the A.D.S. to give cover to the stretcher bearers while carrying down the hill. Note: Private Williams was recommended for a Mention in Despatches for services in the Arakan Campaign on 20 May 1943; this recommendation, however, was not approved by higher authority.’ Kenneth George Williams, who was born in December 1917, enlisted in the Royal Army Medical Corps as a Nursing Orderly in September 1939. By the time of the above cited deeds at Kohima in May 1944, he was serving in 6 (British) Field Ambulance, R.A.M.C., a component of 6th Brigade, 2nd Division, 33 (Indian) Corps. The Second Battle of Kohima, May-June 1944 With the lifting of the siege of Kohima in mid-April 1944, another major battle for that famous ridge commenced, only on this occasion the British and Indian forces found themselves on the offensive against an enemy who excelled in defensive warfare. Defending every bunker with extraordinary determination, the surviving elements of Sato's 31st Division reaped heavy casualties on the men of 4th, 5th and 6th Brigades who had been allotted the unenvious task of taking the Allied advance forward. In scenes reminiscent of the famous siege, fierce hand-to-hand fighting, sniping, grenade/phosphorous bomb attacks and bayonet charges were all part of everyday life, with Williams’ 6th Brigade being given the task of clearing the area of the District Commissioner's bungalow, the scene of so much bloody fighting in the original siege. Unsurprisingly, the men of the R.A.M.C. found themselves working round the clock, often in great danger and always in atrocious conditions. Of earlier exploits by the Medics on this very ridge, one historian described such courageous deeds being carried out amidst ‘horrible scenes of carnage ... in a welter of severed limbs, blood, excrement and scattered entrails’, facts no doubt well known to Private Williams. The 5th May found 6th Brigade embroiled in fierce fighting on the Field Supply Depot ridge, its component Infantry in the form of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, Royal Berkshires and Durham Light Infantry taking terrible casualties - it was on this day that Williams rescued a Lance-Corporal of the former Regiment, in addition to laying on protection for the gradual evacuation of the Advanced Dressing Station. But, as summed up in Kohima, by A. Swinson, worse was to come: '7 May and the three days that followed were probably the bitterest time in the whole battle of Kohima. After thirty-four days and nights of close and bloody fighting, after hunger, thirst, discomfort, after appalling casualties, the enemy still held the main bastions of their position. No bombs, shells, mortars, flame-throwers, or grenades could seem to shift them. The 3.7 howitzers which could have reached many of their positions were silent through lack of ammunition; no amount of railing, correspondence, argument or anything else, could produce any. The Japs had lost thousands upon thousands of men, and reports kept saying they were weak and diseased and running short of ammunition. But all the British, Gurkhas and Indians knew was that as soon as they got near a bunker, the fire poured out of it as mercilessly as ever. The British Battalions were now reduced to three or four hundred men; some had less ... It would be untrue to say that the Division had faltered; but in these days, Officers and men would sometimes look at the great ring of mountains encircling them, and wonder how on earth it could be taken, how flesh and blood could possibly stand much more'. It would not be until early June that General Sato and his 31st Division were finally put to flight. Williams was discharged at Hereford in February 1946. Sold with the recipient’s original Soldier’s Release Book, Class ‘A’, together with a letter of reference from Major R. E. Johnson, R.A.M.C., dated 1 September 1944, in which he refers to Williams’ gallantry in the Imphal and Kohima actions.

Small metal ammunition box, 30x18x15cm / All lots are located at Gower Reclamation, Unit 17b, Crofty Industrial Estate, Gower, Swansea, SA4 3RS. Regretfully Wellers are unable to offer any type of shipping, please see our important information for collections information.

An ammunition tin and paraffin can

1938 dated German Airborne Troops lightweight ammunition tin, repurposed as a first aid tin. UK P&P Group 2 (£20+VAT for the first lot and £4+VAT for subsequent lots)

British Home Front: ARP brodie helmet and first aid tin, with a regimental belt and 303 ammunition tin. UK P&P Group 3 (£30+VAT for the first lot and £8+VAT for subsequent lots)

WW2 British 7.92mm BESA Tank Machine Gun Ammunition Belt. Empty.

A wooden ammunition box with stenciled marks, 36cm wide.

Military mk 17/7 wooden ammunition box measures approximately 23 inches wide 10 inches tall 10 inches depth

Großbritannien: Medaille für ausgezeichnetes Verhalten, Georg V. - East Lancashire Regiment.Silber, mit Randstempelung 8644 A.S. MJR: H. CARRINGTON. 6/E. LANC:R., am Bande.Die Verleihungsbegründung liest sich wie folgt: For conspicuous gallantry, ability and devotion to duty in collecting stragglers and keeping the firing line supplied with ammunition and supplies. He supplied bombs to an adjoining unit when they were in need. LG 20. Oct. 1916.Zustand: II

Three WWII ammunition boxes, for 2in mortar bombs, and another for 3in mortar bombs. (4)

Two ammunition boxes

A tin trunk, together with two ammunition boxes

A 1st World War wooden ammunition box, with brass mounts, W 43cm

WW1 Period British Officer Sam Browne Equipment. Waist belt and brace strap ... Revolver holster ... Ammunition pouch. ... Sword frog ... Cord pistol lanyard. (5 Items)

WW1 1914 Equipment Pair of Ammunition Pouches. A good matching pair of the brown leather equipment pouches. Complete with straps and buckles. One dated 1915 Maker details of BH.

Vintage industrial set of 12 pigeon hole metal workshop drawers, approximately 91 x 30cm, and six metal ammunition boxes

A U.S. Marine 5.56mm Ammunition case. 18cm high x 30cm long x 16cm wide.

A pine military ammunition crate

(Guns.) A box containing 30+ books and booklets on guns, rifles, shotguns, firearms etc, including Donald Dallas: 'Boss & Co. Builders of Best Guns Only: The Definitive History, Authorised by Boss & Co', London, Quiller Press, 1995, 1st edition, large 4to, orig. cloth gilt, dust wrapper; James E. Serven: 'Colt Firearms from 1836', Santa Ana, CA, Foundation Press, 1964, 5th printing, b/w ills. throughout, orig. cloth, dust wrapper; plus others Armouries of the Twoer of London, 1976, vol. I, Fremantle 'The Book of the Rifle', 1901, US pistols, revolvers, smallarms and ammunition, early percussion firearms, shotguns etc (30+)

RAF 1937 Pattern webbing braces, water bottle carriers, pistol ammunition pouches and brace attachments

A British Army officer' Sam Browne holster and revolver ammunition pouch

A British Army 1903 Pattern revolver ammunition pouch

Second World War Vickers K-Gun webbing ammunition pouches [ SAS ]

A pair of Second World War British Army webbing 3-inch mortar ammunition carriers

A Pattern 1918 leather ammunition pouch, (a/f)

A Royal Navy Pattern 1901 leather belt, holster and pistol ammunition pouch

A group of books on ammunition and ordnance. [ grenade, artillery, shell ]

A Great War British Army 1914 Pattern leather revolver ammunition pouch

A Royal Navy 1901 Pattern leather belt together with a holster and pistol ammunition pouch

Second World War RAF webbing gaiters together with 1937 Pattern belt, cartridge pouches, basic pouches, water bottle and carrier, a holster and revolver ammunition pouch

A British Army / Home Guard 1939 Pattern leather holster, belt, pistol ammunition pouches and binoculars case

A 1941 dated British Army 1937 Pattern revolver holster together with a pistol ammunition pouch

Five British Army 1937 Pattern webbing revolver ammunition pouches

A Victorian British cavalry ammunition pouch Mk III

A 1943 dated US Army Bazooka rocket ammunition bag

A Second World War RAF 1937 Pattern webbing belt, pistol holster and ammunition pouch

Second World War RAF 1937 Pattern webbing water bottle carrier and bottle, a pistol holster, pistol ammunition pouch, Sten loading tool pouch and basic pouches

A metal floor standing Gun cabinet, with internal lockable ammunition compartment, 148cm high x 23cm wide x 31cm deep.

Pine Rioja box and a small ammunition box. Not available for in-house P&P

2 Leather ammunition belts & holsters & 1 additional holster

Falklands War Argentine Army Pistol Drop Holster: Green combat leather 9mm holster with  integral ammunition pouch, in good condition.

Ammunition Boxes: Mixed age ammo tins and boxes to include 3 US 30 cal tins, 7.62 tins, 22 rim fire, 9mm and others. 11 items

Falklands War Argentine Army Pistol Drop Holster: Green combat leather 9mm holster with  integral ammunition pouch, in good condition.

Crescent Toys & Solido "Saladin" Armoured Patrol Vehicle Model This complete set includes a tow vehicle, an ammunition trailer, and a 25-pounder field gun, making it a comprehensive representation of a Saladin armoured patrol vehicle. The model's turret can fully revolve and is armed with a toy gun designed to simulate the firing of missiles and caps. The model, designated as product numbers 2154, 247 and 226 by the Crescent Toy Company Ltd and Solido respectively, reflects the craftsmanship of both renowned model makers. Situated in Cwmcarn, Monmouthshire, England, the Crescent Toy Company Ltd is known for their quality toy production, as is Solido, another reputable name in the high-quality toy model industry.

Set of Four Historical Brass Military Shell Casings: 40mm and 25-Pounder Models - Approx 12" Tall This collection features four brass military shell casings of varied dimensions, representing significant historical artifacts from the mid-20th century. The set includes two larger casings and two smaller 40mm casings, each bearing distinctive government issue markings and dates. The larger casings highlight the following: - One casing, dated 1941 and marked "CDF," likely signifies its origins during World War II. - The other larger casing is marked "25PR MK2/1" and dated 1972, referring to a 25-pounder artillery shell used extensively by the British military. Both larger casings are detailed with additional government issue markings and feature either wooden or bakelite tops. The smaller casings are identified as 40mm shells, with intricate government issue markings suggesting their standard use in military artillery and potentially anti-aircraft ammunition. Notable markings include: - One of the 40mm casings dated 1942?, marked "40MM IV," "C.F.," and "Lot 2," signifying precise manufacturing details. - The second 40mm casing holds similar attributes, drawing a parallel in size and markings, though slightly less legible. These brass shell casings exhibit a polished finish, with signs of aging such as tarnishing and minor corrosion, underscoring their historical value and authenticity. Collectively, this set offers a tangible connection to mid-20th-century military history through genuine brass artillery shells.

**Collection of Inert Riot Control and Training Projectiles** This collection features two distinct inert projectiles used for riot control and demonstration purposes. The first projectile, marked with "AND A RIOT BATON" and partially visible text "A RIOT BATON L2A2," appears cylindrical and dark in coloration. It is slightly shorter than the accompanying projectile and likely serves as a training model for riot baton ammunition. The second projectile, a Smith & Wesson 37mm Tru-Flite Penetration Projectile, is marked with "PATENT PENDING" and "MFG 1976." This silver projectile with a black conical top is taller than the first. Additional images reveal variances in base coloration and markings, such as a red base with "GN" on the first cylinder and a black base on the second. These projectiles, including a labelled "DUMMY" round, display typical characteristics of munitions used for training and riot control. Notably, the Smith & Wesson piece highlights its historical production year as 1976, offering insight into riot control and training practices of the time. This collection serves as an illustrative example of non-lethal training ammunition used by law enforcement and military personnel.

Six Assorted Ammunition Casings and Projectiles, Including Large-Caliber Brass Casings and Various Rifle Cartridges This collection features six distinct ammunition components, each displaying unique characteristics. At the forefront are four spent large-caliber brass casings, notable for their cylindrical shape and substantial size. These casings exhibit typical firing pin indentations at their bases and bear manufacturing marks such as "50," "82," "K," "CY 38," "R.A.C 2Z," and "EP A C 2Z," indicating their detailed history and origins. Also included are two rifle cartridges with intact pointed bullets, constructed of brass and likely designed for powerful rifles. Accompanying these are two more significant projectiles, one adorned with a copper band and the other with a silver or metallic band near the tip, hinting at their specialized use in larger firearms. Recognizable markings such as "RG 56" and "RG" offer further identification cues.

WWII British Army 2 Pounder Cartridge Cases, both with broad arrows and Year 1942 to base, two metal ammunition boxes 1968 and 1974; plus Jerry can with broad arrow and Year 1985.

An early 20th Century Armstrong & Co, Newcastle, ammunition case, brown leather with inscription to top 'T.Bell', with secure lever brass lock, 40cms x 26cms x 14cms and cleaning accessories.

A mixed lot of engineering tools and accessories in the tool boxes an ammunition boxLocationIf there is no condition report shown, please request

A Vintage Wooden Ammunition Box Inscribed for Flight Officer G.C. Crooke RAF