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A quantity of post-War British army cotton rifle ammunition bandoliers

Sundry, US, UK and Soviet ammunition boxes and belts

Two German Third Reich rifle ammunition pouches, a rifle cleaning kit, muzzle protector, reproduction winter trigger, two rifle slings etc

[ Victoria Cross ] Two cartes de visites portraying Captain Hugh Burgoyne, one bearing autograph signature verso possibly of the subject. [Awarded the Victoria Cross for actions during the Crimean War in which he volunteered to land at a beach where Russian forces were in strength and set fire to corn stores and ammunition dumps destroying enemy equipment.]

An MG42/53 machine gun belt loader, three ammunition boxes and belts

A quantity of inert belted cartridge cases, canon, baton gun and other ammunition together with a quantity of Second World War and post-War brass shell cases etc

A World War Two (WW2 / WWII) German ammunition crate and a post war German fighting knifeNote: This lot is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please note that if you require shipping for this lot, this can only be done using an age verified method.

Four triple box ammunition pouches for Mauser rifle ammo. [W]

Lot to include a shotgun ammunition belt, target launcher, cleaning kit, ear defenders and other.

Three vintage metal ammunition crates. [3]

A World War One medal pair comprising British War Medal and Victory Medal named to 31397 PTE M CLAYTON S LAN R, a good quality embroidery and some spent ammunition.

Three metal, military ammunition boxes.

A good quality leather ammunition belt. Est. £20 - £30.

Two glazed cases containing buttons and badges with a wooden box containing ammunition (spent) and various casings.

AMMUNITION STORAGE BOX marked 288t cart, 303 ball, mk7 ctn RG10.2.53B, along with another larger and two vintage car jacksQty: 4

Black and white photo; Naval Battle of Flowers on the French Riviera near Villefranche-sur-Mer.The Naval Battle of Flowers is a stunning beautiful French tradition. Various ships are decorated with flowers and "battle" by throwing flower petal ammunition. Dimensions: 7"W x 4"HCondition: Age related wear.

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. and Second Award Bar group of four awarded to Brigadier C. F. T. Haigh, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, late 14th (1st London Scottish) Battalion, London Regiment, who was twice Mentioned in Despatches Military Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, unnamed as issued; 1914 Star, with clasp (63 Sjt. C. F. Haigh. 14/Lond: R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major C. F. T. Haigh.) mounted as worn, edge bruise to BWM and light contact marks, generally very fine (4) £1,800-£2,200 --- M.C. London Gazette 18 June 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He collected a party of men and personally assisted extinguishing a fire which broke out in an ammunition dump. His gallant action undoubtedly saved lives.’ M.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 3 June 1919. Cecil Francis Tyssen Haigh was born in Marylebone, London, in 1889 and was educated at St. Edmund’s College, Ware. After leaving school he became a Stockbroker’s Clerk in London, and in 1911 enlisted into the 14th (1st London Scottish) Battalion, London Regiment. A keen sportsman, he won many Regimental athletic titles, and also played rugby for London Scottish. Called up for service following the outbreak of the Great War, Haigh served with the Battalion as part of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, on the Western Front from 16 September 1914, and first saw action at Messines Ridge, south of Ypres, in October 1914. On 31 October, the London Scottish took up a position at L’Enfer Wood, just west of Messines Ridge, but were caught by enemy fire in open ground and forced to take shelter in abandoned trenches, fighting off enemy attacks at the point of the bayonet. Losses were inevitably high, and by nightfall the battalion had suffered over 300 casualties. Haigh was commissioned temporary Lieutenant in the Army Ordnance Department on 29 March 1915, and served with them for the remainder of the War. For his services during the Great War he was advanced Major; was twice Mentioned in Despatches by his distant kinsman Field Marshal Haig (London Gazettes 4 January 1917 and 20 December 1918); and was awarded both the Military Cross and a Second Award Bar. Haigh married Miss Vera LeBreton at Marylebone in December 1918, and after they were married had overseas postings to Hong Kong (1923-25) and Poona, India (1933-34). During the Second World War Haigh served as Deputy Director of Ordnance Services at the War Office, responsible for supplies of ammunition, tanks, military equipment and other material. He retired in 1946 with the rank of Brigadier, and died in Limpsfield, Surrey, in 1972. Sold with the recipient’s Mentioned in Despatches Certificate, dated 8 November 1918; a London Scottish Rugby Club cloth badge; and a copy of Clan Haig of Bemersyde - a Family History’, which has a chapter on the recipient, including various photographic images. For the medals awarded to the recipient’s son, see Lot 215.

An original hand-written autographed letter from Stanley R. McDougall V.C., M.M., late Sergeant, Australian Imperial Force, together with his business card and sections of the original ribands from both the Victoria Cross and the Military Medal that were presented to him by H.M. King George V at Windsor Castle on 19 August 1918 The letter, dated Scottsdale, 8 August 1961, states: ‘Dear Sir, I am extremely sorry for this delay in answering your letter, the reason being I put it away so careful I thought, but somehow it got down behind the drawer in my desk. You certainly must have a very interesting collections, and hope like you it will be accepted by the Imperial War Museum at Lambeth, for so many to enjoy. Kindly find enclosed my autograph and some ribbons off my V.C., M.M. which was personally pinned on me by King Georg [sic] the fifth at Winsor [sic] Castle 1918. Kindest regards and very best wishes, Sincerely yours, Stanley R. McDougall’, business card with ribands glued with reverse showing, to the front of letter, punch holes, glue residue on reverse, overall reasonable condition £80-£100 --- V.C. London Gazette 3 May 1918: ‘For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty when the enemy attacked our line and his first wave succeeded in gaining an entry. Sergeant McDougall, who was at a post in a flank company, realised the situation, and at once charged the enemy's second wave single-handed with rifle and bayonet, killing seven and capturing a machine gun which they had. This he turned on to them, firing from the hip, causing many casualties and routing that wave. He then turned his attention to those who had entered, until his ammunition ran out, all the time firing at close quarters, when he seized a bayonet and charged again, killing three men and an enemy officer, who was just about to kill one of our officers. He used a Lewis gun on the enemy, killing many and enabling us to capture thirty-three prisoners. The prompt action of this non-commissioned officer saved the line and enabled the enemy's advance to be stopped.’ M.M. London Gazette 16 July 1918.

A fine Great War Gallipoli ‘Third Battle of Krithia’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private W. Stenton, 1/8th (Ardwick) Battalion, Manchester Regiment, later a Sergeant (Fitter) in the Royal Air Force Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2109 Pte. W. Stenton. 1/8 Manch: Regt.-T.F.) surname officially corrected from ‘Stanton’ as confirmed on D.C.M. Card; 1914-15 Star (2109 Pte. W. Stenton. Manch. R.); British War and Victory Medals (403555 Sgt. W. Stenton. R.A.F.) mounted for display, good very fine (4) £1,200-£1,600 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 5 August 1915: ‘For gallant conduct on the 4th June, 1915, south of Krithia (Dardanelles). He advanced across the open under heavy fire with a rope to one of the enemy’s abandoned machine guns, which was by this means dragged in and captured.’ The fighting at Krithia continued until 8th June when Lieutenant-Colonel Bentley, commanding the battalion, recorded “On June 5th none of the officers (22 in number) of the 8th Manchesters who went into action were left, with the exception of Capt Barlow, who was with the machine guns, and myself. The casualties as far as I can estimate, were nearly 500 killed and wounded. I cannot adequately describe the devotion and bravery of the men I had the honour to command. Every man behaved nobly and it is really difficult to single any particular unit, which did better than another. The medical arrangements, the commissariat and the getting up of ammunition were perfectly carried out.’ One of only two awards of the D.C.M. to the battalion for Gallipoli. William Stenton was born on 31 August 1892, at Clifton, near Brighouse, Yorkshire. He joined the 1/8th Territorial Battalion of the Manchester Regiment a few months before the outbreak of war. A turner by trade, he had previously been employed at the Bright Westinghouse works at Trafford Park. He landed with his battalion in the Egyptian theatre on 5 November 1914, and went on to serve on the Gallipoli peninsula. He won his D.C.M. whilst serving with the 126th (Manchester) Brigade, 42nd East Lancashire Division. Having landed with his regiment at Cape Helles in early May 1915, he took part in the Third Battle of Krithia on 4 June 1915, and afterwards took part in the Battle of Krithia Vineyard on 6 August 1915, remaining with the regiment until the evacuation in January 1916. He finished the war as a Sergeant Fitter (Turner) in the Royal Air Force.

A rare and well-documented ‘War of the Axe’ South Africa Medal 1834-53 awarded to Major General E. J. Dickson, 91st Highlanders, who had his horse shot from under him and was Mentioned in Despatches for his gallantry whilst commanding the small advanced party at the attack and loss of a 46-wagon convoy at Trompeter's Drift on 21 May 1846 - his detailed (and unpublished) journal, included with the lot, is an important first-hand account of the service of an officer in South Africa during the period South Africa 1835-53 (Lieut E. J. Dickson, 91st Regt) with top silver Hunt and Roskell riband buckle with gold pin, edge nicks, good very fine £2,600-£3,000 --- Edward John Dickson was born on Jersey on 16 May 1821 and was commissioned Ensign in the 75th Foot in 1839. He served in the Cape of Good Hope from 26 July 1840, until mid-1848, initially with the 75th Foot, before transferring to the 91st Foot. During his service in the ‘War of the Axe’, 1846-7, he was Mentioned in Despatches and was highly commended for his gallantry at the attack and loss of the convoy at Trompeter's Drift on 21 May 1846. Here he commanded the advanced party, having his horse shot from under him and subsequently commanding a defence until ammunition was expended. The Action at Trompeter’s Drift Historical Records of the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders gives the following account: ‘Lieut. Dickson of the reserve battalion of the 91st, while commanding at Trompeter's Drift, frequently obtained the approbation of Sir Peregrine Maitland and Lt.-Col. Johnston for his great zeal and activity; and on the 21st of May, when a convoy of waggons, proceeding from Grahamstown and Fort Peddie, was attacked and captured by the enemy on Trompeter's Hill, the gallant conduct of Lt. Dickson, who had voluntarily joined the escort, was highly commended by his Excellency the commander-in-chief, in general orders. In reference to this incident, Mrs Ward writes as follows: “On this occasion Lieut. Dickson, 91st Regiment, who had been ordered to assist in escorting the waggons a certain distance, till the other escort was met, nobly volunteered to proceed further, and led the advance; nor did he retire till his ammunition was expended. On reaching the rear, he found the commanding officer of the party retreating, by the advice of some civilians, who considered the defile impassable for so many waggons, under such a fire. Lieut. Dickson's coolness, courage, and energy, in not only leading the men, but literally ‘putting his shoulder to the wheel’ of a waggon, to clear the line, were spoken of by all as worthy of the highest praise. His horse, and that of Ensign Aitchison, were shot under their riders”.’ A much larger article on the disaster was published in the Cape Town Mail on 23 May 1846, of which the following is an extract: ‘The advanced guard had reached the summit of the first ridge and were just about to descend the opposite side when the Caffres, who had posted themselves in the thick bush and rocks by the road side, opened a heavy fire upon the party, killing lieutenant Dickson’s horse under him, a horse belonging to Lieutenant Aitchison and also a Fingoe. The moment the first volley was fired, the burghers under Lieutenant Dickson, plunged into the bush and gained this position. Mr Lucas, at the same moment fell back to the front wagon and was quickly joined by Lieutenant Dickson. They endeavoured to push their way through the bush with the wagon but on reaching the spot where the first volley had been poured upon them, they were met again with a most destructive fire by which seven of the oxen were shot dead, which as they fell, were cut away from the yokes in hopes with the rest might struggle through the pass. At this time there were only five oxen left and it was impossible that these unaided should draw the wagon forward, the Caffres still pouring fire upon them. Lieutenant Dickson and Mr Lucas put their shoulders to the wheel and by this means, and some of the men of the 91st goading the oxen with the points of their bayonets, the vehicle was at length got down the hill to the open space before described. Here the party with Lieutenant Dickson’s burghers, took up a good position. It was however found that though they had worked their way out of this perilous situation, yet the second wagon had to pass through the same ordeal. The Caffres on its approach opened their fire upon it, which was steadily and vigorously returned by the men of the 91st. This firing lasted about ten minutes, when upon it suddenly ceasing, a large body of Caffres was seen moving down the main road, apparently with the intention of cutting off communication between the party and the rest of the wagons. Lieutenant Dickson then deemed it advisable to fall back upon the second wagon, on reaching which it was found to be partially deserted, retreat having been made to the wagons in the rear. The Caffres again opened up a most destructive fire upon this gallant little party and by which two civilians were killed and several horses. Those who were spared struggled down the long train of wagons to the rear, where they at length found Captain Campbell, who immediately gave the order to retreat. The casualties in this disastrous affair are, as far as we have been able to collect them; four men killed; one of Mr Lucas’s severely wounded and also a man from the 7th Dragoon Guards. From sixteen to eighteen horses are reported to be killed, together with forty-one wagons, with all their oxen and stores.’ Lieutenant Dickson also gives a three page account of the episode in his journal. During the action, Captain Campbell, who commanded the company of the 91st that was escorting the convoy, inexplicably failed to support Lieutenant Dickson and his small band of men who were the advance guard of the convoy. He was afterward Court Martialed and subsequently cashiered from the service. Before leaving South Africa in June 1848, Dickson also served for a period in Charge of the Fingoe Levies at Fort Hare. Post South Africa, Dickson's military career included an expensive purchase as Captain in the Ceylon Rifle Regiment on 13 April 1849. Rising through the ranks, he retired as a Major-General on 20 March 1878. Sold with the following related archive: i) An important and very rare leather bound journal/diary, as carried by Dickson during the War of the Axe, the content of which has never been published. The diary covers the period 1846-48, this relating to his day-to-day services on the frontier in South Africa, covering the service of the 91st during the War of the Axe. It includes mentions of many British Officers as well as NCO's and Other Ranks of the 91st. Estimated in excess of 150 entry pages of text, the entry pages all in small legible long hand, also a few pages with tables and abstract lists. The contents of the journal has remained unpublished. ii) Five original Commissions/Warrants documents for the ranks of Lieutenant, 91st Foot, 11 August 1843; Captain, Ceylon Rifle Regiment, 13 April 1849; Staff Captain to Command detachments of Pensioners in the Isle of Man, 1 September 1854; Lieutenant-Colonel, 25 October 1871; and Colonel, Land Forces, 1 October 1877. iii) 22 hand-written letters variously dated 1845-60, these relating to appointments, and testimonials from senior Officers who had served in South Africa, some written in South Africa, others in the UK. Includes May 1846 copy of General Orders in which Lieutenant Dickson is mentioned for his gallantry, as well as those to/from Horse Guards concerning his request for suitable appointments, and medical board reports. iv) A photocopy of a portrait of the recipient wearing his South Africa medal; and copied research.

A fine and well-documented Great War ‘Western Front’ C.B., ‘Gallipoli operations’ C.M.G., ‘Western Front’ D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Brigadier-General A. Birtwistle, East Lancashire Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force), who was four times Mentioned in Despatches - serving with the first Territorial unit to be committed on active service during the Great War, he ended the War as one of just a handful of Territorials to have been advanced to the rank of Brigadier The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband; The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband; Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; 1914-15 Star (Major A. Birtwistle. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Brig. Gen. A. Birtwistle.); Territorial Decoration, G.V.R., silver and silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1915, with integral top slide riband bar, good very fine and better (7) £3,000-£4,000 --- C.B. London Gazette 30 May 1919: ‘For valuable service rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders.’ C.M.G. London Gazette 8 November 1915: ‘For distinguished service in the Field during the operations at the Dardanelles.’ D.S.O. London Gazette 1 January 1918. M.I.D. London Gazettes 5 November 1915 (Dardanelles); 14 December 1917; 20 December 1918; and 5 July 1919 (these last three all Western Front). Arthur Birtwistle was born in Blackburn on 29 May 1877, the son of William Birtwistle, a prosperous mill-owner who by the 1920s was said to control more looms than any other individual in the world, and was educated at Blackburn Grammar School and University School, Southport. He was first commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Volunteer Forces on 28 April 1897, and from those early days he showed his dedication to military service as he served as Secretary of the Lancashire Ammunition Column Artillery and Territorial Movement, a role in which he continued to serve for about 12 years until he relinquished office at end of 1908. That same year, in 1908, he was appointed as a Justice of the Peace for Lancashire. Having been promoted Captain in the 3rd Lancashire Royal Garrison Volunteer Artillery, Birtwistle was appointed as Captain in the 1st East Lancashire Ammunition Column of the 1st East Lancashire Brigade on 1 April 1908. Some four years later, his promotion to the rank of Major was confirmed on 3 January 1912. He was promoted Lieutenant Colonel on 9 March 1915 in command of the 210th (East Lancashire) Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery and was present at Gallipoli, going ashore with the first guns of the 5th and 6th Batteries of the R.F.A., having been placed in charge of a subgroup of Australian and New Zealand Batteries. For his services he was Mentioned in Despatches by General Sir Ian Hamilton, and later that year was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. Proceeding to the Western Front, Birtwistle was Mentioned in Despatches by Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig on three occasions, the first in his despatch of 7 November 1917, which was swiftly followed by his promotion to the temporary rank of Brigadier General in command of the 66th Divisional Artillery on 2 December 1917, and the announcement of the award of the Territorial Decoration (London Gazette 4 December 1917). Less than a month later he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in the 1918 New Year’s Honours’ list. He was again Mentioned in Field Marshal Haig's Despatch dated 8 November 1918, and yet again in his Despatch dated 16 March 1919; after reverting back to the Territorial Force after four years on active service he was appointed Colonel on 9 March 1919. Two months later he was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath. During the Great War, Birtwistle had the distinction of not only serving with the very first British Territorial Unit (the East Lancashires) committed on active service during the War, but also being one of only eleven Territorial officers to be appointed to the rank of Brigadier-General during the War. Following the cessation of hostilities, Birtwistle took up a managerial role in the family business, as well as serving on numerous charitable committees. He was a keen motor-car driver and yachtsman, serving as President of the Lancashire Automobile Club, and regularly sailed on Lake Windermere. He retired from the Territorial Army upon reaching the age limit on 29 May 1934, being granted the honorary rank of Brigadier-General, and died on 12 May 1937. Sold with the following original documents: i) The recipient’s original Commission Document appointing him a Second Lieutenant in the Volunteer Forces, dated 28 April 1897 ii) Bestowal Document for the D.S.O., dated 1 January 1918 iii) Bestowal Document for the C.B., dated 3 June 1919 iv) Four Mentioned in Despatches Certificates, dated 22 September 1915; 7 November 1917; 8 November 1918; and 16 March 1919 v) War Office letter to the recipient regarding his retirement from the Territorial Army having reached the age limit, dated May 1934.

A SELECTION OF MILITARY RELATED KIT, to include a set of 37 pattern webbing, three water bottles of which two are missing stoppers, a five pouch ammunition set that fits to a belt, goggles, 1970's respirator, first aid bag, a small WWI ammo pouch, two bayonet frogs, belts, decontamination items, all these are from different ages of the twentieth century, the date on the ammunition pouch is 1919, Customers must satisfy themselves prior to sale in regards to conditions and authenticity, viewing is advised, condition reports are available on request

A quantity of AFV Club 1:35 scale ammunition, comprising six boxes of various calibers.

A hand canning machine in an ammunition box.

An early 20th century ammunition crate marked '15023 J.D.STEELE R.E.' baring LMS Railway labels; a Victorian mahogany dressing table (2)

A WWII RE ORs FS cap; a Home Guard arm band; an officer's revolver holster, ammunition pouch and sword frog; 2 other arm bands and a civilian respirator. GC £70-80

Ten Mark III Bren Gun magazines, GC, in their steel box with carrying handle, GC; a wooden box for a "Reflector Gunsight Mk II", containing a large nylon US stars and stripes flag and a 47 Squadron RAF wall plaque; and nine various WWII and later steel ammunition boxes, two containing earphones, the lids marked "Westminster Speko Underground Telephone" and "Westminster Speko Surface Telephone", all rusty and require cleaning. £80-100

A 1903 pattern 5 pocket ammunition bandolier; 2 black leather .455 revolver holsters; 2 brown leather sword bayonet frogs and an RASC OR's waistbelt. GC £40-50

"The Gun and Its Development" by Greener, 7 editions; "Rifles and Ammunition" by Ommundsen and Robinson. GC £20-30

Schuco Studio 1050 tinplate clockwork racing car together with Paya tinplate fire engine, Dinky Toys 151a Medium Tank, 161b Anti-Aircraft gun, 62a Light Dragon Tractor and 162b Ammunition Trailer (6)

A Queen Mary Christmas 1914 tobacco box, ammunition boxes etc.

A large assortment, including an old ammunition box; a small work box; an Indian brass cannister; a magnifying glass, decorative objects and a cushion (a lot)

Vintage ammunition tin

A green painted ammunition tin and contents of various sized drill bits etc.

A BRATTONSOUND METAL GUN AND AMMUNITION SAFE, the larger door enclosing five gun sections width 27cm x depth 25cm x height 152cm (three keys)

S. Fisher of London leather gentlemans vanity case containing a collection of ties to include a Christian Dior and Guinness example, plus a leather ammunition belt and a framed picture of H.R.H The Prince of Wales (leather case measures approx 40.5cm wide)

Heyde N.3 [48mm] size solids made prior to 1945 by Georg Heyde of Dresden, Germany - Prussian Artillery, Circa, 1890, comprising: Cannon Team: 6 x Horse Team, 3 x Drivers, Ammunition Limber [Hinged Lid], Cannon with Spring Firer & 4 x Seated Gunners. Some paint loss [mainly to figures] & minor damages [to horses] otherwise generally Fair to Good overall. [12 pieces]

John Jenkins Design Limited Edition Miniatures - The Great War 1/30th Scale Series, comprising: Thorneycroft Truck with Anti-Aircraft Gun, 10 x Man Crew & 15 x Accessory Pieces [Shells, Ammunition Boxes, Etc]. Near Mint overall [minor display wear]. [26 Pieces]

Britains - Set 2013 - Indian Mountain Artillery - Review Order [1948 Version/Issue], comprising: Mounted British Officer, 2 x Other Ranks Marching at the Trail, 4 x Mule Handlers Marching Empty Handed, 4 x Mules [2 x Brown / 2 x Grey] - Carrying Dismantled Mountain Gun & Ammunition. Generally near Mint overall, contained [partially strung] in a generally Excellent [minor storage wear] ROAN label box. Rare

Britains - 3 x Set 1726 - Royal Artillery Ammunition Limber [1939-40/46 versions], each comprising: 2 x Wheeled Limber with Spare Wheel [1 missing] & Opening Lid - Black Rubber Tyres & Khaki Green Finish [towing ring to one missing]. Some minor age wear otherwise generally near Excellent overall, contained in generally Good [some storage wear] illustrated [Cream / Grey] label boxes. [3]

Britains - Set 28 - Mountain Artillery [1920 version - Post War Issue], comprising: Mounted Empty Handed Officer, 6 x Marching Gunners & 4 x Walking Mules carrying Dismantled RA Gun [no Ammunition]. Some minor paint loss otherwise generally Very Good overall. [14 Pieces]

Britains - Set 28 - Mountain Artillery [1920 version], comprising: Mounted Empty Handed Officer, 6 x Marching Gunners & 4 x Walking Mules carrying Dismantled RA Gun and Ammunition. Some paint chipping otherwise generally Good to Very Good overall, contained [un-strung - compartmentalised insert] in a generally Poor to Fair [moderate storage wear & loss to lid edging] Whisstock illustrated [grey] label box.

Thomas Gunn Limited Edition Miniatures - WW2 German Series, comprising: 65 x Assorted Accessory Types, Includes: Fuel Drums, Ammunition Boxes, Shell Cases, Vehicle Loads, Etc. Generally near Mint overall [minor display wear]. [Qty]

Britains - Set 2070 - American Civil War 1862 Display Set [Union & Confederate Troops & Guns], 1953 Version, comprising: Union - Mounted Cavalry Officer, Bugler & 3 x Troopers with Rifles, 2 x Union Artillerymen, Cannon with Ammunition, Infantry Officer, Bugler, Colour Bearer & 4 x Infantrymen Depicted in Various Action Poses. Confederate - Mounted Cavalry Officer, Bugler & 3 x Troopers with Rifles, 2 x Union Artillerymen, Cannon with Ammunition, Infantry Officer, Bugler, Colour Bearer & 4 x Infantrymen Depicted in Various Action Poses. Some minor paint chipping otherwise generally near Mint overall, contained [unstrung - 2 tier insert trays] in a generally Good [storage wear & slight loss to lid edging] ROAN Label set box. Scarce.

Britains - Set 1264 - 4.7 inch Naval Gun [1916 Second Version], comprising: 4.7" Naval Gun - Fumed Metal / Black Finish & Open Firing Spring & Wooden Ammunition. Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall, contained in a generally Good [some storage wear] later issue [Grey] printed label box.

Two World War II metal ammunition cases, together with a travel trunk.

Scarce 1914 Pattern Ammunition Pouch, in brown leather with studs, fixing straps to the reverse and long strap. Reverse of the pouch has makers stamp and date which appears to be 1915. The pouch shows some wear and drying to the leather with evidence of restoration. Ideal for display.

WW1 German MG08/15 Machine Gun Ammunition Belt Drum, fine example of the metal ammunition feeder drum which attached to the MG08/15 machine gun as used by the Imperial German army in WW1. Tin retains the original crank handle. Blue / grey paint finish to the drum. Some surface rusting to the tin. Late Gordon Anderson collection

WW1 German Ammunition Pouch, fine single brown leather ammunition pouch with makers details and 1915 date to the reverse. Complete with belt loops and metal ring clip. Accompanied by scarce card cartridge box for the 08 luger pistol with printed details to the front. (2 items) Late Gordon Anderson collection

WW2 Hampshire Regiment Battle Dress Blouse with Beja Battle Badge, good example of a 1940 pattern battle dress blouse with embroidered yellow on black embroidered shoulder title for the Hampshire Regiment and printed formation sign of the 46th division. To the breast is an aluminium and felt Beja battle shield. Interior of the battle dress with the original size label. Good overall condition. The Beja battle badge was designed by Lt Col W D McN Graham, awarded to members of the 172nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery and 5th Battalion Hampshire Regiment. Believed to be only 200 of these badges awarded to men who fought in the heroic action in North Africa 1943. 172nd Field Regiment RA was formed in 1942 in St Leonards from some coastal batteries. They left UK for North Africa in January 1943 losing a battery and a half of 25 pounder guns when the ship carrying them was sunk. On 24th February the Regiment took up position covering Hunt’s Gap near Beja in support of 128 Inf Bde. The regimental history for the 172nd Field Regiment states, “155 Battery who were out with the leading battalion prepared to do battle. This time the hun pressed home his attack very hard indeed and the battle raged furiously all day with the guns engaging tanks over open sights and acquitting themselves magnificently in their first battle. The guns were continually strafed by aircraft and one by one the infantry positions were over run. Magnificent work was done by many people on that day, not least of whom were those who carried up ammunition under constant air attack. By 1500 hrs the road had been cut behind the battery but they continued to fight on, and it was not until 1800 hrs that the last message was received on the wireless – the encouraging ‘V’ sign in morse. And so in the first day’s battle the regiment had lost a complete battery, or so the enemy must have thought. In three days 1 officer and 70 other ranks had come across the hills to our own lines and steps were immediately taken to reform the battery. But meanwhile the remainder of the regiment was fully employed in beating off attacks of the enemy who was attempting to reach the broad plains beyond Beja and so turn the whole of the Allied flank.” The Brigade commander recommended that the Battery should be balloted for the award of the Victoria Cross for their actions, but this never happened. The commanding officer felt that those actively involved in the tank battle should receive some recognition and designed the Beja badge and had them produced locally.Late Rod Flood collection

1903 Pattern Suffolk Yeomanry Regimentally Marked Ammunition Bandolier, good example of a standard brown leather five pouch ammunition bandolier with brass buckle fittings. The bandolier has makers stamp and date 1906. Leather also stamped with regimental stampings believed to be for the Suffolk Yeomanry, ‘S Y’ over ‘C’ and numbers 325. Generally good example.

A 5 round charger clips of 7.62 Drill/Training ammunition, together with a 5 round charger clip of .303 Drill/Training ammunition, inert

Russian Maxim Machine Gun Ammunition Box containing a quantity of link for the ammunition wrapped in grease proof paper

Four metal storage boxes including a 7.62 ammunition box. Not available for in-house P&P

Quantity of old tools, Chubb locks in packets, accessories, ammunition case etc

Metal ammunition case

Vintage metal ammunition box, approximate measurements height 8 inches, length 25.5 inches, depth 13.5 inches

Four boxed Britains military diecast models to include 1264 - 4.7 Naval Gun, 1201 Royal Artillery Gun (staining to box lid), 581 Royal Horse Artillery and 1263 Royal Artillery Gun and ammunition (diecast shows the odd paint chip, gd box). Diecast shows varying levels of play wear / paint chipping, boxes vary from poor to gd

Boxed Britains 9726 American Civil War Field Piece diecast & plastic model, with ammunition & internal cardboard display stand. Model gd overall (rammer staffs have been painted), box has a small area of surface loss and creasing to corners

‘A courier has been intercepted charged with dispatches; among them is a letter from Napoleon to the Senate’ [NAPOLEONIC WARS]: DISBROWE EDWARD CROMWELL (1790-1851) British politician and diplomat attached to Sir Charles Stuart during the Peninsular War. A.L.S., with his initials ECD, four pages, folio, Prague, 20th - 23rd September 1813, to Sir Charles Stuart. The informative letter is Disbrowe's retained draft copy of a letter containing intelligence reports and states, in part, 'Bonaparte at the recommencement of hostilities conceived the army of Blucher to be the main army & accordingly advanced in person with a strong force into Lusatia & pushed that General who had boldly advanced in order to deceive him, as far back as the Katzbach. Had Schwartzenberg (sic) profited by that error & stormed Dresden with about 60,000 men whom he could have immediately collected it is probable that that city would have fallen. Time however was lost…..in order to make a coup de main with 200,000 men. B[onapart]e returned & we failed, the loss of the allies in the disgraceful retreat amounted to from 30 to 40,000 men……another cause of failure was that Barclay de Tolly refused to obey Schwartzenberg……After two disastrous attempts on Teplitz Bona[part]e in person directed a third attack on the 17th & was soon completely foiled. The Young Guard is almost completely destroyed…..It is not supposed that he has any real intention of penetrating into Bohemia but of occupying the attention of this army while he attacks Blucher or the Prince Royal though the other idea that it his intention at length to retire…..is rendered more probable by the circumstances of his withdrawing his ammunition…..The defeat of Ney by the Prince Royal is of the last importance……Of Blucher's successes you are undoubtedly informed…..the General's son, Colonel Blucher is wounded & taken prisoner. Vandamme was flogged by a Cossack for insolence to the Emperor…..& has been insulted & spit upon wherever he has made his appearance…..Vandamme is sent to Siberia by desire of the Gd. Duke Constantine…..A courier has been intercepted charged with dispatches; among them is a letter from Napoleon to the Senate in wh. he says that the Russians have advanced in such force that unless he is immediately reinforced that he must fall back to the Rhine & that the French nation must rise in mass to support him. Another document of importance is also intercepted, an answer to the declaration of war by Austria interlined by Bonaparte's own hand…..Bonaparte has denounced Vandamme as a coward, has erased his name from the List of the French Army & confiscated his possessions. His temper seems to know no bounds……..Bavaria is believed to have joined the alliance ag[ains]t France, the confirmation is momentarily expected. The Grand Army is again advancing. We must have a little patience, everything looks very promising. No battle ought to be given unless the whole of the French line can be attacked at once by the Gd. Army & those of the Prince Royal & of Blucher…..if it can be postponed until Bonaparte commences a retreat which he cannot much longer delay it is more likely to be crowned with complete success….' In a postscript Disbrowe further remarks 'I should think that Stettin cannot hold out much longer as it was nearly starved before the Armistice was signed & as the Govr. broke the Armistice he has not been supplied with the provisions stipulated for in the treaty'. A letter of interesting content, rich in its references to various individuals and places associated with the Napoleonic Wars, not least Napoleon Bonaparte himself. Some very light, minor age wear and a few stains, VGCharles Stuart (1779-1845) 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay. British diplomat who served as Ambassador to France 1815-24, 1828-30 and as Ambassador to Russia 1841-44.Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French military commander and political leader who served as Emperor of the French 1804-14, 1815.Gebhard Lebrecht von Blucher (1742-1819) Prussian Field Marshal who led his army against Napoleon I at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg (1771-1820) Austrian Generalissimo who was in command of the allied army that defeated Napoleon I decisively at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813.Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly (1761-1818) Imperial Russian soldier who was commander-in-chief and Minister of War of the Russian Empire during Napoleon's invasion in 1812. Charles XIV John (1763-1844) Jean Bernadotte. Marshal of France who was elected as Crown Prince of Sweden in 1810 and later became King of Sweden and Norway 1818-44. Michel Ney (1769-1815) French military commander and a Marshal of the Empire. Franz Ferdinand Joachim Blucher von Wahlstatt (1778-1829) Prussian Major General, son of Gebhard Lebrecht von Blucher. Dominique Vandamme (1770-1830) French General who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and who publicly criticised Napoleon.