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Lot 303
* Munition. An inert 4in Naval Round, ammunition for British QF 4.5 Inch Naval gun, brass cartridge case manufactured by Edward Curran & Co., Cardiff, with replica green projectile with 1/2" yellow band to centre, base of case stamped "4IN MKS 16 & 21 GUNS"; "2 (over) war arrow" "LOT (over) 476"; "ECC"; N (over) 1954, Projectile marked (white) "4"; "HE SUB"QTY: (1)NOTE:Sold with a safety certificate by Ordnance Consultancy Service, 9 March 2016.
Lot 304
* Munition. An inert British round of ammunition for a 17 pounder QF gun, brass, bottle-necked cartridge case with fired armour piercing (AP) projectile, the projectile painted black with I" white tip and 1/2" red and white bands to nose, cartridge case manufactured 1950, projectile stencilled (white): "17 PR G" "732" "JMB 1/39" Projectile stencilled (red): "T", base of case stamped: "17 PR"; "M48"; "LOT" "FZ"; "1950", together with an inert British round of ammunition for a 17 pounder QF gun, brass, bottle necked cartridge case with replica armour piercing, discarding sabot (APDS) projectile, cartridge case manufactured by Edward Curran & Co., Cardiff, 1942, projectile stamped "APDS"; "17 PR"; War Department Arrow I", "ECC"; "1942"; "CF"QTY: (2)
Lot 306
* Munition. An inert ammunition for a British QF 4.5 Inch Naval gun, brass cartridge case manufactured by Royal Laboratories Birtley, with green unfired projectile and brass and steel fuze, No. 208, 2 inch blue band to centre of projectile and 1 inch brown band to nose, base of case stamped "4.5"; "145051 6 LOT (over) 153 RLB 3", base of case stencilled (black) "RNB 143"; "GD 4-83"; "SHELL LOT 69"; "PRAC N7 A2" "BATCH 78", the projectile stamped "REQN B4 2513"; "4.5 IN SHELL HE FA" "RLB" 4/1967\"; "B4/514/E761/D" "4/4 2/E"; "SERIAL No. 746", fuze engraved: 208 MK 6/2"; "208 MK 8/7 BW.53 LOT 92 009112"; "SAFE"QTY: (1)NOTE:Sold with a safety certificate by Ordnance Consultancy Service, 9 March 2016.
Lot 174
Two German Second World War black leather Ammunition Pouches, probably for a submachine gun, each with 3 sections and 2 belt loops to the back. The reverse stamped 'MP 38/40'. 23 x 14cm. *CR: Good condition for age, slight signs of age and use. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
Lot 208
A Second World War German Ammunition pouch in canvas and leather for two rifle magazines, the brown leather straps on back stamped 'G43' and a small German eagle over 'bcb 43'. 13 x 23cm. *CR: Good condition with light signs of use/age. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
Lot 1000
A CASED PRESENTATION GILT BRASS INERT SCALE MODEL OF A 9 PDR. FIELD-GUN, approximately 1/10th scale with 6in. gilt brass barrel, ebonised trolley with gilt brass spoked wheels, ebonised side panniers and gilt loading rods, complete with its matching ammunition limber and mounted on a hardwood board with applied brass plaque reading 'PRESENTED TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL M. SMYTHE ROYAL ARTILLERY, COMMANDING OFFICER 94 LOCATING REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY, BY HIS SNCO'S NOVEMBER 1988', the ensemble together with a brass cornered plate-glass cover approximately 22in. x 10in. x 10in..
Lot 1016
BALINDORE A FINE QUALITY HANDMADE GUNBOX AND DRINKS CABINET FOR A RANGE ROVER, measuring approx. 42in. x 30in. x 12 1/2in., suitable for fitting into a Land Rover Discovery 4 or Range Rover Vogue, lockable two-tier drawer, upper tier with provision for a pair of take-down guns, the lower tier fitted for ammunition / accessories and with provision for ten glasses (three missing) and four bottles, single lock with two keys.
Lot 1077
A SCARCE CASED .455 (6IN.) WEBLEY MKV SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 159026, dated for 1915, with 6in. barrel of 'MKVI' style, the left side of top-strap marked with ordnance stamps and 'MARK 'V', break-open frame with auto-ejecting fluted cylinder, sold out of service arrow markings, double-action mechanism, hard rubber chequered birdshead grips, the whole stripped of finish and 'in the white' and contained within an English market oak case lined and compartmented in blue baize together with an ammunition tray of 20 inert .455 rounds and a woven lanyard. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
Lot 1089
A GOOD CASED .450/.455 1879 TRANTER'S PATENT REVOLVER RETAILED BY ARMY & NAVY C.S.L., serial no. 4850, for 1883, with blued 6in. barrel, the top marked 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. LONDON', hinged frame with hook locking-latch, automatic ejection, one-piece chequered walnut butt with iron butt-cap and lanyard ring, the whole retaining much best London blued refinish (almost certainly by the factory), together with its original oak storage case lined and compartmented for this revolver with provision for ammunition and accessories (absent). S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.
Lot 1155
BLASER AN 'R8 PROFESSIONAL' STRAIGHT-PULL SPORTING RIFLE OUTFIT WITH THREE INTERCHANGEABLE BARRELS IN .243 WIN, 7mm REM MAG and .300 WIN MAG, .243 Win. barrel serial numbered 9/68953 and dated for 2000, 22in. with open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight; .300 Win. Mag. barrel serial numbered 9/162402 and dated for 2007, 25in. unsighted, threaded at the muzzle for a sound moderator and with protecting cap; 7mm Rem. Mag. barrel serial numbered 9/197664 and dated for 2009, 24 3/4in. nitro reproved (London 2010) unsighted and fitted with a Ase Utra Jet-Z Compact sound moderator; Three telescopic sights on Blaser rail mounts: A Swarovski 1,5-6x42 Habicht sight, serial no. P734048441; A Swarovski 2,5-10x42 Habicht sight, serial no. P680863924; A Swarovski PVI-2 4-16x50 sight, serial no. P771701974; interchangeable standard and magnum bolt heads, four magazines, spare open sights and a spare Blaser rail mount, dark green synthetic pistolgrip stock with elastomer inlays at fore-end and pistolgrip, 14 3/4in. pull including recoil pad, sling eyes, elasticated ammunition sleeve, trigger lock, allen keys, the outfit contained in two Blaser cases. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
Lot 1253
EMIL KERNER & SOHN AN 8X57JR BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 4430, circa 1910, 24 3/8in. Krupp-steel nitro barrels with stepped file cut rib, central banner engraved 'EMIL KERNER & SOHN. SUHL', open sights with folding leaf sight and ramped bead fore-sight, the breech end with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, scroll-back treble-grip action with short side bolsters and side clips, pin cocking-indicators, manual safety, set triggers, horn triggerguard, bold scrolling foliate engraving with game scenes of wild boar, roe deer and red deer in woodland settings, blued finish overall, 14 1/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock with diamond grip, cheekpiece, sling swivels, steel ammunition trap engraved en suite and with a central capercaillie, horn buttplate (some cracking), the left overhorn with insert repair, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release, weight 7lb. 4oz., in a lightweight leather case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
Lot 1255
ARMES MATHELON A 9.3X74R 'MXT TRIPLE EXPRESS' SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR TRIPLE-BARRELLED RIFLE, serial no. 2077, for 2009, 21 5/8in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted high visibility bead foresight, the top barrels with gold scroll detailing and engraved in script with the calibre designation and 'Eric Mathelon', the breech end mounted with a Swarovski 1,25-4x24 Z4i telescopic sight, serial no. P842034852, in quickly-detachable mounts, bolstered action with hold-open toplever, the toplever gold-inlaid with an oak leaf at the central position and pierced with acanthus to the thumbpiece, gold-washed triggers, bold acanthus scroll engraving with gold leaf and line detailing, the decorative sideplates and the underside with images of Gascony Blue hounds, the triggerguard gold-inlaid with the monogram 'BS', 14 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with hogsback comb, sculpted cheekpiece, beaded bordering to the chequering, palm swell, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and ammunition trap, horn buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release, weight 8lb. 11oz., in a case with original sighting target. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
Lot 310
HAWKES LTD for KYNOCH A GOOD SHOTGUN CARTRIDGE PROMOTIONAL TRADE MIRROR, approx. 27in. x 31in., the frame embossed 'KYNOCH AMMUNITION' (letters faded), the bevel-edged mirror with representations of various Kynoch sporting cartridges and with the Kynoch trade-mark roundel, the rear of the frame marked with the makers name and with a White Diamond Electro Coppered trade mark.
Lot 311
A GOOD VINTAGE OAK REVOLVER CASE ALMOST CERTAINLY FOR A W.G. WEBLEY WITH JOHN DICKSON TRADE LABEL, circa 1930, with ten-screw lid and measuring externally 15in. x 7 1/2in. x 2 3/8in., the interior lined and compartmented in blue baize and with provision for 30 rounds of .455 ammunition, tooled leather black and gilt 'John Dickson & Son' trade-label, together with a faceted glass oil-bottle (lock escutcheon loose but present, replacement keys).
Lot 318
A RARE CARD WALL-HANGING 1901 CALENDAR ADVERT FOR ELEY'S SPORTING & MILITARY CARTRIDGES, measuring 20 1/4in. high by 13 3/4in. wide, the polychromatic printed illustration featuring an African elephant flanked by a bear and a lion above a 12-month calendar in turn above a tiger and vignettes of pheasants and black swans, all below the title 'ELEY'S SPORTING AND MILITARY CARTRIDGES' together with a number of illustrations of paper and metallic ammunition, the address listed as 254 Grays Inn Road, London (bottom edge margin possibly trimmed, some cracks to edges and loss to right hand corners.
Lot 319
A RARE CARD HANGING ADVERT FOR G. KYNOCH & CO. LTD. MILITARY & SPORTING AMMUNITION, pre 1888 and measuring 16 5/8in. high x 13in. wide, a red shallow crescent banner with 'G. KYNOCH & CO. LTD' above an illustration of a Scottish hunter in a canoe being paddled by a guide discharging a rifle at a swimming stag, above the wording 'Manufacturer's of the Highest Class Military & Sporting Ammunition, Witton, Birmingham', (the whole with some sepia staining and loss to upper right corner, air pellet holes in five isolated places).
Lot 320
A RARE CARD WALL-HANGING ADVERT FOR ELEY'S AMMUNITION, circa 1900 and measuring 16in. high x 11 5/8in. wide, the illustration basically that of a metallic cartridge board of the day and featuring many calibres such as '.44 Russian', '.430 Long', '.500 (revolver)', as well as a section for rimfire cartridges such as '56-56 Spencer', '.440 Henry' 'XL Vest Pocket' together with three types of French Perrin calibres and a selection of pinfire rounds, all around the central wording 'CENTRAL-FIRE CARTRIDGES FOR MILITARY AND SPORTING RIFLES, ROOK RIFLES & REVOLVERS', a red title 'ELEY'S AMMUNITION' to the top and Birmingham, London, Liege and Glasgow addresses to the lower edge (some small scuffs and stains).
Lot 325
A RARE LARGE GLAZED ADVERT FOR NOBEL POWDER AND CARTRIDGES TOGETHER WITH A GLAZED 'BRITISH FIELD SPORTS' PRINT, the first pre World War One in a later frame measuring 25 1/2in. high by 20 1/2in. wide and depicting various rare Nobel shotgun cartridges including 'NONEKA', 'ORION', 'VALEKA', 'CLYDE', 'AJAX' and 'REGENT' with mention of 'BALLISTITE' and 'IMPROVED EMPIRE' powders together with a notice that the Orion, Valeka, Ajax and Regent cartridges have been withdrawn, together with the legend 'UNRIVALLED AMMUNITION SOLD HERE' (water damaged with four punched holes across the centre) together with a vintage glazed poster for 'BRITISH FIELD SPORTS' with central diamond-shaped panel of a stag and does, the corners with depictions labled 'GROUSE SHOOTING', 'PARTRIDGE SHOOTING', 'PHEASANT SHOOTING' and 'RABBIT SHOOTING', in a remounted period oak frame measuring 26in. high by 23in. wide.
Lot 328
A COLLECTION OF FOUR ELEY-KYNOCH SHOP DISPLAY SIGNS, all from the 1950's-60's, including a printed metal sign showing a black labrador with retrieved pheasant above a panel showing an open box of 'Grand Prix' cartridges and marked 'ELEY-KYNOCH CARTRIDGES' together with the ICI London address, (14 1/2in. x 9 1/2in, standing leg detached), a three-dimensional card sign of deco style showing a hand holding a box of 'Grand Prix' cartridges with 'ELEY-KYNOCH' to the top and 'RELIABLE SPORTING AMMUNITION' and 'A GOOD GUN DESERVES AN ELEY-KYNOCH CARTRIDGE' with the 'ICI' logo and an illustration of 'Bonax', 'Alphamax', 'Primax' and 'Fourten' cartridges (approximately 21in. x 13 1/4in.), the third depicting pictures of various game 'pinned' to a wood wall above a shelf with a trophy and a selection of shotgun cartridges and small bore rifle bullets in boxes, a panel at the top reading 'SHOOT WELL WITH ELEY', the bottom with 'Eley-Kynoch' and 'IMI' address (15 3/4in. x 12in.), the last showing a broken open boxlock ejector shotgun with a partially inserted 'Grand Prix' cartridge below the title 'ELEY-KYNOCH CARTRIDGES' all above illustrations of four cartridges and the legend 'RELIABLE, ACCURATE, WATER-RESISTING' and the 'ICI' address (15 1/2in. x 12in.).
Lot 329
A COLLECTION OF FIVE RARE POINT OF SALE CARDS FOR THE COLONIAL AMMUNITION COMPANY, NEW ZEALAND, all believed pre World War Two, three with illustrations of gun dog heads, a rolled turn-over cartridge and a shield-shaped panel with 'USE C.A.C. CARTRIDGES', the remaining two with illustrations of gamebirds, otherwise similar, the largest 12 3/4in. by 9 3/4in. (generally good but some drawing pin holes to edges).
Lot 907
GEORGE H. DAW A BRASS-CORNERED TWO-TIER SINGLE HAMMERGUN CASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with green baize, a George H. Daw (57 Threadneedle Street, London) trade label, top tier fitted for single take-down gun, bottom tier fitted for ammunition, brass lock (including key), the lid exterior with a central brass escutcheon marked 'W.E. Royds Esq Dane Hill, Uckfield, Sussex', including proofhouse certificate for George H. Daw gun serial no. 932.
Lot 235
THE FLYING HELMET & OXYGEN MASK belonging to 1626273 SGT Roy Machin DFM of 617 Squadron, who took part in Operation Catechism, the sinking of the Tirpitz.RAF C - Type Flying Helmet, with the original set of receivers Air Ministry stamped and the original plug. The helmet has a saint figure in white paint and Skull with the name Roy pained underneath. In each rubber, cup is written 'Machin' WW2, RAF E Oxygen Mask. Air Ministry stamped 10A/12570, with original Oxygen Hose. The mask has some deterioration to the outer edges. The inside chin area has ' Machin 273' written inside. 273 was the last three digits of Machin's service number. RAF Mark VIII Flying Googles are sold for display.Roy Machin was born on the 8th of June 1924 in Belper, Derbyshire. His father, George, had served in the Royal Field Artillery during the Great War. In civilian life, after leaving school, Roy took an apprenticeship as a Colliery Clerk. At the time of the 1939 census, he lived with his parents at 1 Pinfold Lands, Mexborough.Roy joined the Royal Airforce and was given the service number 1626273. After training as an air gunner, he was posted to 49 Squadron in December 1943. His crew was made up of the following men:John Sanders (Pilot)Tom Nutley (Flight Engineer)Jock Barron (Navigator)Arthur Ward (Wireless Operator)H G (Al) Allen (Bomb Aimer)Roy Machin (Air Gunner)Ralph Briers (Air Gunner)The crew flew a total of 14 Operations with the Squadron. On their first operation, Machin, who was the mid-upper gunner and Briers, the rear gunner, engaged and likely shot down an enemy night fighter. In his oral interview with Peter Hart of the Imperial War Museum, Briers describes the incident.On an Operation to Augsburg, their Lancaster was hit by fire. Possibly cannon shell from a night fighter or an overenthusiastic Lancaster gunner. The aircraft was badly damaged, and for his part in saving the Lancaster, Machin was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal, the citation which was announced in the London Gazette on the 5th of May is below:1299165 Sergeant Ralph Algernon BRIARS, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 49 Squadron. *578343 Sergeant Arthur WARD, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 49 Squadron. 1626273 Sergeant Roy MACHIN, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 49 Squadron. These airmen were rear gunner, wireless operator and mid-upper gunner, respectively, of an aircraft detailed to attack Augsburg one night in February 1944. When approaching the target, the aircraft was attacked by a fighter and sustained severe damage. The controls were affected, and the- bomber went into a steep dive. As the pilot and flight engineer endeavoured to regain control. Sergeants Briars, Machin and Ward directed their efforts towards extinguishing the fire. Bullets were exploding in the ammunition ducts, but completely ignoring this danger, they laboured strenuously to beat out the flames. As the task was accomplished, Sergeant Briars collapsed through lack of oxygen. Sergeant Machin promptly tended his comrade whilst Sergeant Ward returned to his turret, ready to defend his aircraft if again necessary. In the face of a most trying situation, these airmen maintained perfect discipline and displayed courage and resolution of a high order.The crew were transferred to 617 in March 1944.On the 12th of November 1944, Machin and his crew in Lancaster I. ME 562 (K) took part in Operation Catechism, the purpose being to destroy the German Battleship Tirpitz.Flying Officer Sanders noted:'Bombing Tirpitz. 1 x Tallboy. 0842 HRS. 14,000ft. Two bombs, one of which was ours, went down together, and both appeared to hit the edge of the ship near its centre. Bombing appeared generally concentrated. Only one wide bomb.'The crew was photographed on return; Roy is pictured on the far left, smile on his face with a cigarette in hand.Machin took part in the following operations with 617 Squadron:18.04.44 – Bombing Juvisy.20.04.44 – Bombing La Chappelle.22.04.44 – Bombing Brunswick.22.04.44 – Spoof Milan.05.06.44 – Special Operation.08.06.44 - Bombing Railway Bridge,Saumar 14.06.44 – Bombing E-Boats moored in le Havre. 1 Tallboy15.06.44 – Bombing E-Boats Boulogne. 1 Tallboy20.06.44 – Recalled by Force Leader.22.06.44 – Recalled by Force Leader. Operation abandoned.24.06.44 – Bombing Construction Works. Wizernes. 1 x Tallboy.04.07.44 – Bombing Area Dumps Creil. 1 x Tallboy.17.07.44 - Bombing Constructional Works - Wizernes. 1 x Tallboy.20.07.44 - Bombing Constructional Works - Wizernes. 1 x Tallboy. Raid abandoned.25.07.44 - Bombing Constructional Works - Watten. 1 x Tallboy.31.07.44 – Bombing Rilly la Montagne. 1 x Tallboy.01.08.44 – Bombing Siracourt.05.08.44 – Bombing submarine pens – Brest. 1x Tallboy.06.08.44 – Bombing U-Boat Pens. Keroman. 1 x Tallboy.09.08.44 - Bombing U-Boat Pens. La Pallice. 1 x Tallboy11.08.44 - Bombing U-Boat Pens. La Pallice12.08.44 - Bombing U-Boat Pens. Brest. 1 x Tallboy13.08.44 - Bombing Derelict Cruiser ‘Gueydon’14.08.44 - Bombing Derelict Cruiser ‘Gueydon’16.08.44 - Bombing U-Boat Pens. La Pallice. 1 x Tallboy11.09.44 – Bombing Tirpitz 23.09.44 – Bombing Aqueduct, Dortmund Ems Canal. 1x Tallboy07.10.44 – Bombing Rhine Barrage, North of Basle. 1 x Tallboy12.11.44 – Bombing Tirpitz.08.12.44 – Bombing URFT DAM. 1 x Tallboy11.12.44 - Bombing URFT DAM. 1 x Tallboy12.1.45 – Bombing, Bergen (Floating Dock) 1 x Tallboy.9.3.45 – Bielefeld. Mission abandoned. 1 x Tallboy. 13.3.45 - Bielefeld. Mission abandoned. 1 x TallboyMachin left the 617 in March 1945.In later life, he became a pub landlord in Mexborough, and he rarely spoke about his wartime service. Roy passed away in 2006.
Lot 258
BOXED CRIMEA MEDAL TO ROBT LEEDER 4TH FOOT died at Scutari; before he died, he sent home two graphic letters, transcribed below. Alma and Inkermann. Officially impressed with the original box of issue. Condition EF.Robert Leeder was a native of Norfolk. While serving with the 4th Foot in the Crimea, he sent the below letters home, published in the 'Norfolk News':The 18th of November 1854, Norfolk news.Brother and Sister—Your most welcome letter was brought to me in the trenches last night at ten o'clock, and if I did not pass a joyful night, I at least passed a cheerful one after reading it by the light of a burning stick. I was glad to hear you were all in good health. I am most thankful to God that I am, and still am, spared amidst the work of death that is continually going on around me. I have deferred writing longer than I should have done, wishing to give you some decisive information, but as your letter assures me you are all most anxious to hear from me, I thought it better to write at once. Sebastopol is still in the hands of the Russians, and we find it fully deserves the name it has of being the strongest fortification in the world. This is the twelfth day we have been bombarding it, both night and day. We have set it on fire in several places on several occasions, but the resources of the besieged seem to be inexhaustible, for as fast as we set it on fire, they extinguish it, and the works we demolish during the day, they repair at night. We should have carried the place by storm long ago, but the whole place is undermined, and it is said to be the determination" of Prince Menschikoff, rather than it should fall into the hands of the allies, to blow himself, his army' and the place into the air. This is what is deterring our Commander-in-Chief from storming it, but it is believed that it will have to be done. They have 700 guns pointing towards the land and 800 towards the sea. A most harassing life it is. I have not had an hour's sleep except amidst the roar of artillery and musketry since the siege commenced. You would scarcely credit that last night after I received your letter, I slept soundly for four hours between two 68-pounders that were firing without intermission, so much for fatigue. We remain 24 hours in the trenches at a time; we are then replaced by others, return to our tents just out of the range of guns, and cook and recruit our exhausted strength. I have no idea when Sebastopol will fall but fall it must, and will for a certainty, for we will never leave it now till we take it. We are very much annoyed by a body of Russians in our rear. They make night attacks, which make it very harassing to our men. When we snatch a sleep, it is with loaded rifles in our hands. I wish you had sent me a newspaper with an account of the Alma battle in it. We had ten wounded in our regiment—five have since died. Some regiments suffered much more. We were fighting in skirmishing order with their light troops; those who fought in line suffered most. I have just heard that letters do not go away before tomorrow, so I shall write no more today. The 27th of October.—Still the same—l am finishing this in the greatest possible hurry: kind love to everybody that inquires for me - our own family in particular. Goodbye: God bless you all; I am sure you will be glad to hear I have got promotion, with a promise of further advancement if I live. I must now conclude and remain your most affectionate brother,"ROBERT LEEDER, Corporal. Grenadier Company, King's Own Regiment." Sebastopol' A letter he sent home to his sister, published in the Norfolk News on the 6th of January 1855:'A Letter from a Norfolk Soldier. Before Sebastopol, the 2nd of December, 1854. My dear Brother and Sister, I am still spared to write once more, but I cannot boast any longer of buoyant hopes and cheerful prospects. Neither can I say a word of my good health, for the winter has set in with extreme severity, and we are neither clothed, nor housed, nor fed for it. We are in tents when off duty, but they are afloat, and we have to lay down in mud with nothing but a blanket. I need scarcely say the men are dying by hundreds. I have had wet clothes on for the last week. Today, thank God, there is some prospect of the rain abating. There is no blame to be attached to any of the authorities, for our present condition is to be entirely ascribed to unfortunate events. We should have had an abundance of warm clothing; but after the ships arrived here safely and were anchored in Balaklava harbour, about 5 miles from this place—whence we get all our supplies—a hurricane came on and drove them from their anchorage out to sea where they were wrecked. In addition to this, about 2,000,000 rounds of ammunition were lost, which was the greatest loss of all as well as £200,000 for the troops. With regard to any prospect of a termination of the siege, there is none, for the enemy just keep up as good a fire as they did the first day, and the army in the rear has received reinforcements and still continues to menace us; but we are also receiving large reinforcements both from France and England. Poor fellows, I pity the men that arrive on this scene of misery and hardship. They frequently die while on duty; it is but too common to find from six to eighteen dead from disease, besides those who may be killed by the enemy, which amounts to a number daily. I fear this gloomy letter will put you in bad spirits, for which I am extremely sorry, but indeed, it is but a faint picture of the sad reality. I am suffering from dysentery and general debility, brought on by having wet feet for days and nights together, for all our boots are worn out, and the supply lost. However, I don't despair, but with God's help, I may outlive the severities of a Russian winter; but l am scarcely a shadow of my former self, and that bright star, hope, at cheers us under our greatest troubles, is almost extinct within us, so far as this world is concerned; but we have yet a cheering confidence that if it is God's will that we are not to return to our native land once more to embrace those who are near and dear to us, we shall meet them again in a brighter and happier world. My dear sister, I should have written before, for well, I know you are all anxious about me, but, believe me, I have not had time. We are constantly on duty, seldom having time to make ourselves any warm drink, and we are obliged to eat raw pork or beef and biscuit. I hope you will write more frequently to me, for it is the only thing to cheer me; and do be kind enough to send me the News of the World if you can, but you must put two stamps on it. Pray give my kindest love to my dear parents, &c., &c. I fear you will not be able to read this, for I am shivering with the ague, and sitting up to my ankles in mud. God bless you all, and believe me to remain your most affectionate brother,ROBERT LEEDER, Corporal, 4th King's Own Regiment'Six days after the last letter was published, Robert sadly died at Scutari of dysentery.
Lot 303
RUSSIAN INTERVENTION CASUALTY GROUP To Officers Steward Ayres of HMS Glowworm1914/15 Star, correctly impressed L6251 J Ayres CS3 RNBritish War Medal, correctly impressed L6251 J Ayres OS2 RNVictory Medal, correctly impressed L6251 J Ayres OS2 RNIn boxes of issueCondition GEF Joseph Ayres was born on the 4th of April 1897 in Shoreditch. He joined the Royal Navy in 1915 and saw service on HMS Excellent. On the 1st of April 1919, he was posted to HMS Glowworm, serving as an Officers Steward 2nd class. The ship sailed for Russia, and he was sadly killed at Archangel on the 25th of August 1919. Ayres, along with sixteen other men and three officers, died after the ammunition caught fire and exploded. A barge moored alongside HMS Glowworm caught fire, and the blaze spread. Joseph was buried in Archangel Allied Cemetery. A very rare group.
Lot 349
AN ASTONISHING WW2 NORTHWESTERN EUROPE MILITARY MEDAL to Pte Astrof or the Royal Canadian Medical Corps, who saved the lives of at least 199 men.GVI Military Medal, correctly impressed to D.76757 Pte A. Astrof. R.C.A.M.C With original investiture pin.Condition EFAllan Astrof was born in Canada in 1915, the son of William and Fanny Astrof; the family were Jewish and lived in Montreal, Quebec. He married Marion Macleod in 1937.During the Second World War, he served with the 18th Canadian Field Ambulance, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. He will have likely served in Sicily and Italy with the unit. Just after D-Day, he was attached to the Royal Highlanders of Canada (Black Watch).On the 20th of January 1945, Astrof was put forward for the Distinguished Conduct Medal for almost unbelievable courage. The DCM was not approved, and he was awarded the Military Medal, confirmed on the 30th of January 1945 and gazetted on the 12th of July 1945. The original citation is as follows;'Since the 10th of July. 1944 private Astrof has served as an orderly on a light ambulance car attached to the Regimental Aid Post of the Royal Highlanders of Canada. He has not missed a single action in which this battalion took part. In all these actions, his bravery, initiative, devotion to duty and total disregard for his own personal safety have made him an outstanding example for all to emulate. On one occasion, his battalion was surrounded in a town which was continually under enemy shell, mortar and small arms fire, and suffered many casualties. Although he was urged to remain undercover, he made repeated trips to company positions to collect wounded soldiers. He worked tirelessly for 14 hours and rescued 75 men, many of whom would have died but for his intervention. Again at GRAND MILBRUG HE, early in September 1944, his battalion suffered heavy casualties from continuous enemy shell fire. For six consecutive days and nights, he refused relief and worked almost unceasingly in the evacuation of casualties. He brought more than 120 wounded men to safety. On one occasion, when an ammunition lorry was set alight by enemy fire, he rescued the wounded driver and put out the fire single-handed, incurring the greatest risks from exploding rounds. On another occasion, when his ambulance had been knocked out by enemy fire, he carried his charges to shelter and then proceeded to fill and pile sandbags for their protection while heavy shells burst all around him. When one of his drivers became exhausted and refused to go forward because of the heavy shelling, he drove the car himself and carried on his brave work. Many of the men owe their lives to his determination and courage, and his coolness under heavy fire has been a byword among the troops he supported so valiantly'.He survived the war and returned to Montreal, and raised a family. He became ill in 1965 and bravely fought his illness until he passed away on the 19th of November, 1977. Allan was laid to rest in Montreal Memorial Park.
Lot 230
An original Second World War Period HM Ministry of Information poster "Taking ammunition to pieces is illegal, wasteful and dangerous. Ask the expert", modern frame, overall frame dimensions 75cm x 50cmSmall pinholes at the corners and very small torn section from bottom left and bottom right corners, otherwise very good condition
Lot 304
Ammunition and gunnery: 'A Manual of Gunnery 1873 for Her Majesty's Fleet', London, HMSO, 1873. Well-bound with a few marks to blue boards. 317pp. Many diagrams. Also 'Treatise on Ammunition 1887' Published by order of the Secretary of State for War. 4th ed. (revised) Corrected up to 31st October, 1887. Red boards mottled and worn, but very clean and interally with many illustrations, some in colour. Also 'B.R. 224/45 The Gunnery Pocket Book' with a number of fod-outs in colour to rear. Also, a pamphlet: 'Is England to be Caught Napping?', Longridge, James A., March 1885. It takes the form of a letter to the then Chancellor, Hugh Childers. (4 items.)
Lot 306
Majendie, Captain Vivian Dering: 'DESCRIPTIVE PLATES TO AMMUNITION ILLUSTRATING THE DIFFERENT PROJECTILES, CHARGES, FUZES, ROCKETS, &c., AT PRESENT IN USE FOR LAND AND SEA SERVICE, and on OTHER WAR STORES MANUFACTURE IN THE ROYAL LABORATORY, WOOLWICH (by Col. E.M.Boxer, Supt. R.I.). W.Mitchell and co., Military Publishers, London, 1867. The boards are heavily marked and have been internally sympathetically rebound at the spine by the previous owner, a bookbinder. The key aspect of this volume is, of course the illustrations which appear to be all present and in very clean condition. Very rare. Col. Boxer appears to have signed each plate.
Lot 349
Pre War Commercially Made Overall and Tank Holster Suitbrown waterproof, waxed cotton, full overall. Fly button front. Small turn over collar. Pleated chest pockets. Large patch pocket with buttoned flap to right seat. Shoulder straps showing signs of rank stars. Internal label with maker "Nicholls & Co". Together with green blancoed, 1937 pattern belt, cut down strap tank holster, ammunition pouch .. Pair of gaiters ... Pair of green rubber binocular eye shields. Belonged to the above Grenadier Guards Armoured Officer
Lot 404
American Part Set Of WW2 Equipmentconsisting khaki, triple section ammunition belt ... Khaki webbing, rectangular first aid pouch ... Alloy waterbottle and cup contained in its canvas transit bag ... 1942 dated pack with front fitted mess tin pack. Built in braces. Together with a cotton, spare ammunition bandolier.
Lot 325
A Dinky Toys Royl Tank Corps - Light Tnk Set (152). Comprising Light Tank 152a, Austin Seven Car 152c and Reconnaissance Car 152b. In drop-down blue box with pictoriall inner. Minor wear for age. Contents: one original and two items repainted to a good standard. Together with a Light Dragon Tractor, ammunition trailer and field gun. VGC. £100-150
Lot 373
Set of twenty four original vintage Soviet propaganda posters in a cover depicting Small Arms of the Soviet Armed Forces featuring images and detailed descriptions of the guns and ammunition for Tokarev pistol, Nagant revolver, Stechkin pistol, repeating rifle, Simonov automatic rifle, Dragunov self-loading sniper rifle, Degtyarev, Shpagin, Sudayev submachine guns, Fedorov assault rifle, Kalashnikov assault rifle, Goryunov machine gun, aircraft machine gun. Good condition, minor creasing on pages, minor staining on pages, creasing on cover, staining on cover, tears on cover. Country of issue: USSR, designer: V.Ivanov, size (cm): 29x44, year of printing: 1985.
Lot 394
Original vintage World War Two poster – The Bridge at Arnhem – by a British painter Alan Fearnley (b.1942) depicting soldiers in military uniforms seen securing the bridge at Arnhem, Netherlands, with tanks, rifles and ammunition, smoke and fire is rising above the bridge, text below the image – The Bridge at Arnhem by Alan Fearnley, First Edition Print Individually Signed by Major General John Frost. Horizontal. Very good condition, creasing, minor staining. Country of issue: UK, designer: Alan Fearnley, size (cm): 51x61, year of printing: 1980.
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