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WW1 SMLE Oil Bottles: Two brass bottles complete and one with makers to base and five ammunition clips. 7 items

WW2 German MG34/42 Armoured Vehicle Ammunition Box: A nice combat piece with traces of original finish and tropical sand AK over paint.

German Army MG3 machine gun 7.62 x 51mm belt loader: Utilizing the WWII German MG42 platform, the MG3 chambered was chambered for 7.62 x 51mm NATO ammunition. It was put into service in the late 1950s as the MG1 with Germany Army ( Bunderwehr) and received various upgrades and modifications during its service life being re- designated the MG42/59 and MG3 accordingly. The loader was designed so that it could be disassembled and stored in an MG42 ammunition can.

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A Second World War British Ammunition Box, in green painted steel, the hinged cover embossed P60/MC II 1943, 46cm by 30cm by 13cm; two Second World War Air Ministry Lens Boxes, in typical blue painted wood, the hinged covers stencilled with A crown M 5A/2368 (3)

WWI.- Artillery, Tanks & Weapons.- Handbook on Ammunition, numerous colour plates, some folding, some finger soiling, original cloth, rubbed and a little stained, 'for official use only', 1915 § Une Merveille de Genie Francais. Notre 75 par un Artilleur, first edition, frontispiece in colour with multiple movable parts, photographic illustrations and diagrams, original pictorial cloth, spine and lower cover slightly discoloured and rubbed in places, Paris, 1915 § Engelbrecht (H.C.) and Hanighen (F.C.) Merchants of Death. A Study of the International Armament Industry, photographic plates, original cloth, dust-jacket, a few tiny nicks, a little creased at spine ends and a few small marks, 1934 § Fletcher (David, editor) Tanks and Trenches, second edition, signed by the author on title, photographic illustrations, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, 1996; and 10 others, v.s. (14) 

A commander of a ship standing next to a canon and ammunition, wearing colonial clothing and holding a map. Part of the Shipmates Collection. This item has its original box: 4.25"L x 3"W x 6"H. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: W. Boyce-DaviesIssued: 2002Dimensions: 4.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

A Victorian leather shooting ammunition or cartridge case, N. MITCHISON OSLO, the cover with blue velvet interior and enclosing four magazine compartments, 26cm high to base of handle, 32.5cm wide

Ammunition belt of inert rounds. UK P&P Group 2 (£20+VAT for the first lot and £4+VAT for subsequent lots)

Britains WW1 British infantry in Khaki uniform. 4 separate mounted on horseback with articulated right arm, together with Artillery gun team with 6 horse, 3 of them are mounted with soldiers, and also ammunition cart and field artillery gun. All in galloping pose. Original condition. Some paint loss. GC-VGC £100-150

A collection of vintage ammunition belts to include 'Wild West Cowboy' style tan leather example with bullets, another similar example in black with gun holster and other similar items. (Qty)

A Boxx three-gun cabinet - twin locks with sets of keys, ammunition shelf, adjustable barrel rest, six fixing holes, BS 7558-1992, (LWH 20.4 x 22 x 150.5 cm)

Palitoy Action Man vintage loose/unboxed group to include (1) dressed flock hair, gripping hands (hands have hardened and become brittle) Figure; (2) 2 x #34132 Assault Craft with paddles and out-board motors (not tested); (3) 2 x #34246 Turbo Copter; (4) wooden Ammunition and Accessories Kit box - dark green wood with printed top, card printed inlay and plastic tray with various weapons including boots, hats and accessories (some of the paint has chipped off the box, inner tray is cracked and broken and the catch and hinges are a little rusty, but still working, all appear to be incomplete, but not checked - generally Fair (some parts could be rated as Good) - see photos. (6)

The important Great War D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Colonel Sir Thomas A. Bradford, Durham Light Infantry, the only surviving member of the ‘Bradford Boys’, the most decorated family of the Great War - between them the four brothers were awarded two Victoria Crosses, one Distinguished Service Order, two Military Crosses, and were thrice Mentioned in Despatches Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued; together with the related miniature awards, the D.S.O. gold and enamel, lacquered, generally very fine (lot) £5,000-£7,000 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 2017. D.S.O. London Gazette 14 January 1916. M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1916. Sir Thomas Andrews Bradford was born in 1886, the eldest son of George and Amy Bradford, of County Durham, and was educated at the Royal Naval College, Eltham. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 4th (Volunteer) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, 1906, he combined soldiering with cricket, playing for Durham between 1909-1914, including a spell as the county’s Captain, and over the five years averaged 39.97 with the bat. At the outbreak of War in 1914 he was Captain of “D” Company, 8th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry Territorial Force. The Durhams left Newcastle on 19 April 1915, arriving at the Front on 24 April, and were straight into action during the Second Battle of Ypres. “A” and “D” Companies of the 8th Battalion were to occupy trenches which had been held by Canadian troops, with a few Canadians remaining to support the Durhams’ firepower with their machine guns. Daylight on 25 April revealed that the German trenches were less than 200 yards away. The trench was badly protected, and throughout the day a heavy bombardment was kept up by the enemy. What made matters worse was that the Durhams had no steel helmets, and so were particularly vulnerable to shrapnel. ‘The scene was one of chaos and destruction, with the screams of frightened and wounded men merging with the ear-shattering noise of exploding shells which rained down upon them. The dwindling number of officers and NCOs vainly tried to make themselves heard above the din. There was nothing the men could do but take this hell that broke over them, cowering in what little shelter the disintegrating breastworks could give. There was no way they could fight back. Some men, a few, cowered against the breastwork, their nerves shattered, unable to control their shaking limbs and the tears streaming down their faces - all they could do was curse, cry, and pray. Men were literally blown out of existence. Those badly wounded tried to crawl to shelter in the dugouts already crowded with Canadian wounded. Comrades tried to stem the flow of blood from ugly, gaping wounds with inadequate shell dressings.’ (Harry Moses, The Fighting Bradfords refers). Despite all this, Bradford continued to lead his men, moving back and forth along the trench with complete disregard for his own safety, and rallied those still standing so effectively that during the course of the day they beat off three Germany infantry attacks. By evening, though, “D” Company had only 30 men left fit to fight; were virtually out of ammunition; and were completely isolated. As the enemy began to move around their left flank, Bradford gave the order to withdraw, moving out through “A” Company’s position on their right. Of the 200 men he had led into the line that morning, 7 officers and 173 NCOs and men had been killed, were wounded, or were missing. On 24 May, the remnants of the Battalion were in an advance, when they found that their path was blocked by wire entanglements on the railway line. Bradford crawled ahead under heavy fire, cut a path through, and his men were able to dash across and take shelter under the railway embankment. He then led on across the line, and despite suffering casualties from enemy fire, managed to relieve the 3rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. For the rest of the year his company was continuously chosen to lead the Durhams into difficult situations, and the following January he was awarded the D.S.O. Having been promoted Staff Captain, and then a Brigade Major in 1916, Bradford was wounded, and whilst recovering, he took a regular commission in the York and Lancaster Regiment, and was sent to Fermoy in Ireland as an instructor training young officers. The War over, Bradford left the army, and took up farming back in County Durham. He stood twice for Parliament, losing on both occasions, and in 1939 was knighted ‘for political and public services in the County of Durham’ (London Gazette 2 January 1939). In 1942 he was High Sheriff of County Durham, and throughout his retirement worked for the DLI Regimental Association. He died in 1966, fifty years after his three brothers, George Nicholson Bradford, V.C. (1887-1918), James Barker Bradford, M.C. (1889-1917), and Roland Boys Bradford, V.C., M.C. (1892-1917). V.C. London Gazette 17 March 1919: Lieutenant-Commander George Nicholson Bradford, Royal Navy
‘For most conspicuous gallantry at Zeebrugge on the night of the 22nd-23rd April, 1918. This officer was in command of the Naval Storming Parties embarked in Iris II. When Iris II proceeded alongside the Mole great difficulty was experienced in placing the parapet anchors owing to the motion of the ship. An attempt was made to land by the scaling ladders before the ship was secured. Lieutenant Claude E. K. Hawkins (late Erin) managed to get one ladder in position and actually reached the parapet, the ladder being crashed to pieces just as he stepped off it. This very gallant young officer was last seen defending himself with his revolver. He was killed on the parapet. Though securing the ship was not part of his duties, Lieutenant-Commander Bradford climbed up the derrick, which carried a large parapet anchor and was rigged out over the port side; during this climb the ship was surging up and down and the derrick crashing on the Mole; waiting his opportunity he jumped with the parapet anchor on to the Mole and placed it in position. Immediately after hooking on the parapet anchor Lieutenant-Commander Bradford was riddled with bullets from machine guns and fell into the sea between the Mole and the ship. Attempts to recover his body failed. Lieutenant-Commander Bradford’s action was one of absolute self-sacrifice; without a moment’s hesitation he went to certain death, recognising that in such action lay the only possible chance of securing Iris II and enabling her storming parties to land.’ M.C. London Gazette 17 April 1917: Temporary Second Lieutenant James Barker Bradford, Durham Light Infantry
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He gallantly led his men into the enemy’s trench, capturing many prisoners and two machine guns. He himself killed three of the enemy. Later, he succeeded in repelling a determined enemy counter-attack.’ V.C. London Gazette 25 November 1916: Lieutenant (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Roland Boys Bradford, M.C., Durham Light Infantry
‘For most conspicuous bravery and good leadership in attack, whereby he saved the situation on the right flank of his Brigade and of the Division. Lieutenant-Colonel Bradford’s Battalion was in support. A leading Battalion having suffered very severe casualties, and the Commander wounded, its flank became dangerously exposed as close quarters to the enemy. Raked by machine-gun fire, the situation of the Battalion was crucial. At the request of the wounded Commander, Lieutenant-Colonel Bradford asked permission to command t...

A Great War ‘Battle of the Somme’ M.M. group of three awarded to Lance-Corporal T. C. Hook, 2nd Regiment, South African Infantry, who skilfully constructed a machine-gun strong point under heavy enemy fire, and was subsequently killed in action on the Western Front on 9 April 1917 Military Medal, G.V.R. (746 Pte. T. C. Hook. 2/S.A. Inf: Bn:); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (L/Cpl. T. C. Hook. 2nd S.A.I.) traces of adhesive to reverse of all, good very fine (3) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 22 January 1917. The original recommendation by Lieutenant-Colonel E. Christian, 2nd S.A.I., states: ‘In the attack on the Warlencourt Line on the afternoon of 12th October this man and another were the only two men unhit of A Company’s two Lewis Gun Teams. Private Hook picked up one undamaged Lewis Gun and continued to advance under very heavy fire. When the advance was brought to a standstill he placed his gun in a shell hole, collected several drums of ammunition and proceeded to dig himself in. By 8pm the gun was in a good emplacement and Private Hook had collected 40 drums of ammunition under a very heavy fire. During the night he, with the help of several men he had collected and directed, improved the gun emplacement into a very excellent strong point. His conduct in previous actions has always been excellent.’ Theodore Charles Hook was born in South Africa in 1889, the son of Charles William Frederick Hook of Wells, Norfolk, and Susanna Hook of Natal. He attested for the 2nd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 19 August 1915 and was wounded in action at Mersa Matruh on 23 January 1916. Disembarked at Marseilles on 20 April 1916, he suffered from ulcers and boils in the early summer of 1916 and was discharged to duty on the Western Front on 4 July 1916, joining the Regiment in the opening days of the Battle of the Somme. Hook survived the bitter fighting around Delville Wood and was later recommended for the Military Medal on 18 October 1916. Remaining on the Western Front, he was killed in action on 9 April 1917. Aged 28 years, he is buried at Pont-Du-Jour Military Cemetery, Athies, France. Sold with copied service record and recommendation, colour photographs of the recipient’s grave, and a photograph of Hook in uniform bearing the riband of the M.M.

A fine ‘Abu Klea Wells’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Private T. Griffin, 2nd Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (2154. Pte. T. Griffin. 2/K.R. Rif: C. 17th. Feb: 1885.); Afghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Ahmed Khel, Kandahar (2154. Pte. T. Griffin. 2/60th. Foot.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (2154 Private Thos: Griffin 2/60 Foot); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (2164. Pte. T. Griffin. 2/K.R. Rif: C.); Khedive’s Star, dated 1884-6, unnamed as issued, edge bruising and heavy pitting and contact marks, generally fine (5) £4,000-£5,000 --- D.C.M. recommendation submitted to the Queen, 25 August 1885 (‘recent operations in the Soudan’); G.O. 109/85. 3 Officers and 29 other ranks of the 2nd Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps served with the Camel Corps at Abu Klea. Thomas Griffin was born in Tralee, County Kerry, in 1851 and attested for the 60th Regiment of Foot at Westminster on 9 September 1869. He served overseas in the Second Afghan War of 1878-80, taking part in the battle of Ahmed Khel, the famous march from Kabul to Kandahar, and the decisive battle of Kandahar. Subsequently serving in Egypt and the Sudan, he took part in the Nile Expedition of 1884-85, and was one of the 3 Officers and 29 men from the 2nd Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps (as the 60th Regiment of Foot had been redesignated) selected for the Mounted Infantry Regiment of the Camel Corps that formed the Desert Column. He was present at the action at Abu Klea on 176 January 1885, and the subsequent action at Abu Klea Wells on 16-17 February 1885. A contemporary account of the action at Abu Klea Wells states: ‘We started from Metemmeh on 14th February, and halted at Abu Klea Wells, which turned out to be a series of holes in the sand on the valley bed. We had been followed, and were attacked by the enemy on the 16th February, who took up a position on some hills, and kept up a sharp fire all night at about 800 yards range. We formed a zereba, and got under cover without firing a shot in return - but the next day, 17th February, we had to go out as a covering party to those filling water tanks at the Wells. They peppered us as we were crossing the open - the shots were dropping among us quite thick - and put two shells among us, which did not burst. We had a long distance fight of about five hours that day, when they retired and allowed us to scrape some water together for the march. The men behaved with great control, quietly waiting their turn and carefully ensuring that their camels were also properly watered. The march back was something horrible, 33 days it took us, and it was all done on foot, as we had not sufficient camels to bring back supplies, and ammunition.’ For his gallantry at Abu Klea Wells, Griffin was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, one of two D.C.M.s awarded to the Regiment for this action. He was discharged at Winchester on 30 June 1891, after 21 years’ service, of which 12 years and 306 days were spent soldiering overseas. Sold with the recipient’s original Parchment Certificate of Discharge; and copied research.

Three: Gunner M. Hunt, Royal Garrison Artillery 1914 Star (21551 Gnr: M. Hunt. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (21551 Gnr. M. Hunt. R.A.) extremely fine (3) £60-£80 --- Martin Hunt attested for the Royal Garrison Artillery and served with the 8th Divisional Ammunition Column and Park during the Great War on the Western Front from 7 November 1914.

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, 29 Sep Boat Service 1812 (John Matthews.) good very fine £2,600-£3,000 --- Provenance: Glendining’s April 1964, and March 1992; John Goddard Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, November 2015. John Mathews is confirmed on the rolls as Quarter Gunner on board the Aboukir. He was born in London and joined the Aboukir as an Able Seaman on 1 June 1811, being advanced to Quarter Gunner from 1 May 1812. Sold with copied muster roll. Five other men with these names appear on the rolls for various clasps. Of the 25 clasps issued for this Boat Service action, eight are known to exist, including examples in the National Maritime Museum; Royal Naval Museum; Royal Marines Museum; Honeyman Collection (Huntington Library, U.S.A.); and the Patiala Collection (Sheesh Mahal Museum, India). In September 1812 a flotilla of British and Russian gunboats, with the boats of Aboukir and Ranger, under Captains Hew Stuart and Jahleel Brenton, with Rear-Admiral Muller of the Russian Navy, proceeded up river from the Gulf of Riga, in the Baltic, to assist in repelling an attack by the Prussians, who were then allied to France. They met with no opposition until the 29th, when within five miles of Mittau, they found three booms placed across the river about half a mile distant from each other. Within pistol shot of the third boom, which was very strong, were three batteries of four guns each. The booms were destroyed, and as the boats came up, the enemy abandoned their works and fled, leaving behind them four twenty-four pounders. The British boats were always in advance, and the flotilla took possession of Mittau [present day Jelgava, central Latvia] the same day, where large magazines of clothing, grain, some arms and ammunition were found, with about four hundred sick and wounded of the enemy. On the evening of the 30th, after destroying the enemy’s works and a bridge, the flotilla returned having sustained no casualties.

Pair: Corporal F. H. Waters, Royal Field Artillery British War and Victory Medals (2942 Cpl. F. H. Waters R.A.) good very fine Pair: Gunner L. G. Taylor, Royal Field Artillery British War and Victory Medals (L-39415 Gnr. L. G. Taylor. R.A.) very fine Pair: Sergeant C. T. Reeves, Royal Garrison Artillery British War and Victory Medals (34698 Bmbr. C. T. Reeves. R.A.) very fine (6) £70-£90 --- Frederick Harold Waters served with 60th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery, and was later discharged due to sickness on 9 March 1919 and awarded a Silver War Badge. Christopher Thomas Reeves came from Margate, Kent, and served with the Royal Garrison Artillery from 26 April 1911. Promoted Sergeant, he was discharged on 30 May 1919 and awarded a Silver War Badge.

Pair: Gunner J. Taylor, Royal Field Artillery, who was killed in action on 23 February 1917 1914-15 Star (99884. Gnr. J. Taylor, R.F.A.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (99884 Gnr. J. Taylor. R.A.) nearly very fine Pair: Driver E. J. Warwick, Royal Field Artillery, who died of wounds on 30 September 1917 1914-15 Star (94768. Dvr. E. J. Warwick. R.F.A.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (94768 Dvr. E. J. Warwick. R.A.) nearly very fine Pair: Corporal E. R. Morris, Royal Artillery British War and Victory Medals (282275 Cpl. E. R. Morris. R.A.) good very fine (6) £100-£140 --- James Taylor was born in Sheffield and attested for the Royal Field Artillery. He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 22 July 1915. Transferred to Salonika, he died whilst serving with “D” Battery, 1st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Edward James Warwick was born in Hammersmith and attested for the Royal Field Artillery. He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 14 July 1915. Transferred to Salonika, he died at No. 28 Casualty Clearing Station whilst serving with the 78th S.A.A.C. (Small Arms Ammunition Column), Royal Field Artillery.

The unique Great War M.C. and Second and Third Award Bars group of four awarded to Major T. Buckley, 1st Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry Military Cross, G.V.R., with Second and Third Award Bars, unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. T. Buckley. R.M.); Defence Medal, good very fine (4) £5,000-£7,000 --- M.C. London Gazette 26 July 1918: T/Lt. Tom Buckley, R. Marines. [Aveluy Wood] ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Being entrusted with the work of demolishing stores during the withdrawal, he blew up large ammunition dumps at great personal risk and fired stores and buildings. He accomplished this work under heavy fire, being amongst the last to leave the ground on each occasion.’ M.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 11 January 1919: T/Lt. Tom Buckley, M.C., 1st Bn., R. Marines. [Le Barque] ‘He led his company forward in an attack with great gallantry and skill in the face of heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, and on reaching the objective he consolidated with initiative and ability, repelling a heavy counter-attack which was launched shortly afterwards. It was largely due to his fine example that the line was maintained intact.’ M.C. Third Award Bar London Gazette 11 January 1919: T/Lt. Tom Buckley, M.C., 1st Bn., R. Marines. [Inchy & Canal Crossings] ‘He led an advanced bombing party up a trench towards the objective and gained a footing on the bridgehead, which he maintained till reinforced. He displayed the greatest gallantry and determination under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from both flanks and from the rear, and set a splendid example to his men.’ Tom Buckley was born on 11 January 1895, second son of William Buckley, of Hyde, Cheshire, his father being a weaving manager of the Newton Moor Mill. A native of Hyde, he was educated at Flowery Field School, and obtained a scholarship to the Hyde Secondary School. On leaving school he joined the Civil Service, but in 1914 he enlisted in the London Scottish Regiment (Entitled to 1915-15 Star as Private, No. 3494, 14th London Regiment). He went to France on 19 March 1915 and was present at the battle of Loos, where he received a bullet wound in the left shoulder. After a period in hospital he went to Richmond Park, London, where he acted as bombing instructor, holding that position for about 12 months. By this time he had been given his first stripe, and was then offered a commission. He accepted it, and after three months’ training at Newmarket, was gazetted second-lieutenant in the Royal Marine Light Infantry, with which unit he remained until he was demobilised. Shortly after being gazetted he again went out to France, and was chosen as Brigade Bombing Officer. He received rapid promotion, and at the age of 23 he had been promoted to the rank of Major, being at the time one of the youngest officers in the British Army to hold field rank. During his investiture at Buckingham Palace by King George V, the King commented on his youthfulness to hold such a high rank in the Army. He was demobilised on 8 April 1919. Before the outbreak of war in 1939, Major Buckley organised the Special Constabulary for Hyde, and became the first commandant. During the war he was a founding officer of the 36th Cheshire (Hyde) Battalion, Home Guard, of which he was second in command and for a time was also “D” Company Commander. In civilian life he became general manager of Messrs. J. and J. Ashton, Ltd., Newton Moor Mill, Hyde. During the campaign in France, Major Buckley suffered severely from the effects of gas, and the disability became increasingly worse in later years. He died from the effects of gas on 26 September 1946, aged 51 years. Sold with a good original portrait photograph in uniform, his commission document as 2nd Lieut., R.M., dated 20 March 1917, illuminated certificate for service to the Home Guard 1940-44, three original news cuttings regarding his three gallantry awards, and an original typed letter home, dated 31 March 1918, in which he describes the events during the Great German March Offensive, for which he was later awarded the M.C.: ‘... On the morning of the 21st, I was still in my old chateau which was in the nearest village to ____ that the British held. The terrific bombardment opened sometime before dawn and we guessed that “the day” had arrived. Although guns flashed as far as one could see, and we all waited standing to arms, the Bosch didn’t come over on our front, naturally all day we were very curious to know what had happened on the remainder of the battle front and about midnight we got orders to withdraw some distance as the Bosche had got in on our flanks. Our line in normal times was at the apex of a very sharp salient so had we remained we would undoubtedly have got captured next day. The whole line was accordingly withdrawn without the Bosche knowing anything about it, and I think I can claim to be about the last man in the village as my own special work was the blowing up of dumps and dug-outs &c. One place I was very loathe to blow in. This was the Catacomb underneath the Church, which was about 200 feet deep and extended for some hundreds of yards. It was consequently very important to destroy the place as it would accommodate about 1000 men with absolute safety. Well, I eventually got away alright and our new line was taken up without a shot having been fired. Next night we again had to go back after coming into contact with Bosche patrols only. Again next afternoon we withdrew to the next line where our first battle was fought. It was the morning of the 24th, they came for us. Our boys put up a fine fight until, hopelessly outnumbered with Bosche coming in on all sides, tired out with more killing, those who were not killed or captured again withdrew. My own company were left with 5 out of 150. This time it was quite a big withdrawal. The marvellous thing about all the withdrawals was the fact that each one was carried out as though on the Barrack Square. We came back through several villages taken by us since the opening of the offensive on July 1, 1916, and reached our destination in time to get a report that enemy cavalry were right on our heels. Tired as they were the men immediately lined out and kept the Bosche away till next morning. Since then we have been reluctantly giving up small stretches of ground, fighting for every inch until now we have definitely checked the advance in our section...’

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Private F. J. Du Preez, 2nd Regiment, South African Infantry, who stoically delivered food and ammunition to his comrades under heavy shellfire Military Medal, G.V.R. (5636 Pte. F. J. Du Preez. 2/S.A. Inf:) vedge bruising, traces of adhesive to reverse, nearly very fine £240-£280 --- M.M. London Gazette 3 October 1918. The original recommendation for an immediate award by Lieutenant-Colonel H. W. M. Bamford, Commanding South African Composite Regiment, states: ‘On the night 30th April/1st May this man was a transport driver taking limbers of rations and ammunition to his Battalion in the line near Ridge Wood. The whole area from Ouderdom forward was subject to considerable hostile shelling and du Preez was severely wounded in the leg en route. He was taken to a dressing station at Ouderdom and ordered by the M.O. to be immediately evacuated. In spite of this, as soon as his wound was dressed, Private du Preez returned to his limber and continued his journey forward under fire for a mile and safely delivered his load. The night in question was a particularly difficult one for transport work, and Private du Preez, in great pain the whole time, showed marked gallantry in his determination to finish his duty. This man has been previously noticed for gallantry under fire. He has been at duty with his Battalion in the field continuously for 2 and a half years.’ Firdinant Johannes du Preez, a farmer, was born in Adelaide in Cape Province on 29 April 1885 and worked on his father’s property at Fort Beaufort, Cape Colony, before attesting for the 2nd South African Infantry on 7 September 1915. Initially posted to Egypt, he was transferred to the Western Front and received a gunshot wound to the thigh on 29 April 1918. Sent briefly to the South African Military Hospital, he returned to active service with a metal fragment still inside his body and was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry near the hamlet of Ouderdom on the Poperinghe-Wytschaete road. According to the recipient’s service record, he was awarded a Bar to the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 7 October 1918, the second award being supported by the Forsyth roll. This remains unconfirmed, possibly an administrative error or a case of two separate events being referenced in the single citation above. Du Preez survived the Great War and was discharged at Bordon in October 1918. Sold with copied service record and extensive private research, including the original hand written recommendation for the M.M.

Pair: Gunner G. A. Brown, Royal Horse Artillery General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, N.W. Persia (1043969 Gnr. G. A. Brown. R.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (1043969 Gnr. G. A. Brown. R.A.) very fine and better (2) £70-£90 --- George Alfred Brown attested for the Royal Horse Artillery and served with 15th Brigade Ammunition Column during the Great War on the Western Front from 6 October 1914. Subsequently serving in post-War Iraq, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in April 1927. Sold with copied medal index cards and other research.

A Great War D.C.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant T. Minto, 18th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, who died on 9 June 1918 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (5320 Sjt: T. Minto. 18/High: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (5320 Sjt. T. Minto. High. L.I.); Memorial Plaque (Thomas Minto) extremely fine (4) £700-£900 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 22 October 1917; citation published 26 January 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack, finding that a Lewis gun was required, he conducted a party through the enemy barrage and brought up a gun and ammunition. The following day, when his company were holding the line and communication was cut, he twice volunteered and brought the required information through heavy hostile barrage. On the second occasion, although badly stunned and shaken, he refused to become a casualty, and continued at duty, superintending and reorganising the men. His complete disregard of personal danger and quick appreciation of the situation proved invaluable to his company Commander.’ Thomas Minto was born in Glasgow and attested there for the Highland Light Infantry. He served with the 18th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and was awarded the D.C.M. He died on 9 June 1916, and is buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France.

Three: Brigadier-General W. E. Edwards, C.M.G., Director of Inspection of Munitions (Canada), late Royal Artillery, who served with distinction in Ghana and Nigeria and was twice wounded; subsequently serving at the War Office and Ministry of Munitions his contribution in raising the efficiency of overseas ‘war factories’ resulting in the award of the C.M.G. in 1918 Ashanti 1900, no clasp (Capt. & Bt: Maj: W. E. Edwards. R.F.A.); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, S. Nigeria (Bt. Major W. E. Edwards. R.F.A.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Col. W. E. Edwards.) the first two mounted as worn, the last loose, good very fine and better (3) £1,000-£1,400 --- C.M.G. London Gazette 1 January 1918. William Egerton Edwards was born in Mauritius on 25 June 1875, the son of C. F. Edwards, Registrar-General. Educated at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, from 1892-94, he graduated from the 1st Class as Senior Cadet of the Royal Artillery. Awarded the Tombs’ Memorial Scholarship with £28 gratuity, he was appointed to a commission on 1 April 1894 and posted to India. Transferred to the West African Frontier Force, 1899-1901, he participated in operations in Ashanti against Yaa Asantewa and was severely wounded; for his service in quelling the rebellion he was mentioned in despatches and raised Brevet Major. Transferred to South Nigeria to maintain British control, Edwards is listed as ‘dangerously wounded’. Returned home to England to recuperate, he passed an advanced ordnance course in 1903 and is recorded in the Army and Navy Gazette of 5 March 1904 as Secretary of the Explosives Committee. Raised Staff Captain to the Director of Artillery, War Office, he served as Deputy Assistant Director of Artillery from 1907 to 1909 and is stated in the London Evening Standard of 23 January 1911 as a specialist in the development of armour plate. Appointed to the Inspection Staff at Woolwich from 1910 to 1916, Edwards was raised Assistant Deputy Director General of Inspection at the Ministry of Munitions in 1916 and served as Director of Inspection of Munitions (Canada) until the tutelage of Sir R. Sothern Holland; it was in the latter capacity that he crossed the North Atlantic in the winter of 1916 with the brief of achieving the same standards of efficiency in Canadian war factories as achieved back home. With control of a staff of over 4,000 personnel, Edwards took a keen eye to the manufacture of aeroplanes, high explosives, steel shells, high explosive shells, shrapnel shells, fuses, and rounds of ammunition; in recognition of services rendered in this capacity, he was appointed C.M.G. Raised Brigadier-General 9 October 1918, Mr. A. H. Collinson, Director General of Inspection, was particularly praiseworthy in a post-war letter of recommendation: ‘Colonel (sic) Edwards possesses considerable technical knowledge, as well as exceptional organising and administrative abilities. In the course of his duties he had to deal with many difficult problems requiring tact, initiative and energy, in handling all of which he displayed marked success. He possesses a fine sense of duty and responsibility...’ Called back home to Woolwich, Edwards took employment as Superintendent of Designs at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Woolwich Arsenal. He died not long thereafter on 25 July 1921, aged 46 years, his body later conveyed with military honours to Charlton Cemetery for interment. Sold with a fine archive of original documentation including R.M.A. Academic Reports for 1892 and 1894; Commission Certificate appointing W. E. Edwards, Gent: 2nd Lieutenant, Land Forces, Royal Artillery; Chancery of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Award Certificate, dated 21 October 1918; Grand Lodge of Scotland Master Mason Award Certificate, Victoria Lodge, dated 15 July 1898; with a group graduation photograph at the R.M.A., Woolwich, and copied research.

A PAIR OF LIMEHOUSE LAMP Co CARRIAGE LAMPSwith burners and brackets, and two metal ammunition boxes (4)

Three Various Cases to Comprising "Diamond" Travelling Case, Flight Case and an Ammunition Box

Dinky Toys Military 697 Field Gun Set to include - Quad Tractor Unit, Ammunition Trailer and Field Gun - all finished in green with rigid hubs, requires some cleaning. Conditions: Good to Good Plus with Fair to Good blue and yellow lift off lid presentation set + inner card packing.  

Corgi Toys Military A Pair - (1) 906 AMX 30D Recovery Tank - Green with accessories and (2) 909 Quad Tractor Set "desert Rats" To Include - Quad Tractor, Ammunition Trailer 7 Field Gun (without missiles) - all finished in desert Sand - conditions are Excellent Plus to Near Mint in Fair to Good striped window boxes (2) 

Brass wares to include letter knives, figural door knocker, hour glass, ammunition shell, military issue button polisher, etc.

Carved eagle sculpture, singer sewing machine, nautical block and tackle, advert crates, vintage ammunition style box, etc.

Ijzeren kanonskogel + munitiekistje. - Iron cannonball + ammunition box

A metal ammunition box, with stenciled details, 63cm wide.

A collection of metalware to include a 50 calibre ammunition box, silver clad easel photograph frame, and various tins

A brass sighting scope, Mk 4, by W Ottaway of London 1955, in original painted wood box, 80cm together with a metal ammunition box (2)

Vintage Lone Star 'Sleuth' pistol with cork ammunition, with its original card backing

A group of painted lead soldiers and related items, comprising a W Britain Royal Artillery gun and ammunition, boxed, a Britains Bren gun carrier with crew, a Betal 1950s Native American set, boxed, together with a set of twelve painted lead soldiers in World War I uniform.

A W Britain painted lead Royal Artillery 4.5" Howitzer, muzzle loading, set number 1725, boxed, together with a W Britain Royal Artillery ammunition limber, set number 1726, boxed.

WWII wooden ammunition box together with a metal ammunition box and a signed copy of 'To win a war' by John Terraine, Sept 1989

Wooden & Metal Military Ammunition Crates

A WWI First World War Trench Map of Cambrai region of France on folding linen, published in September 1918 by the Ordnance Survey and surveyed by the Field Survey Battalion (10779) to August 31st 1918 for the War Office, code G.S., G.S. 2742. A key coded red indicates the organization of the enemy and includes such things as railways, ammunition dumps, shelters, headquarters, bridges etc, whilst allied lines are shown in blue. Covers an area to the east of Cambrai to S. Hilaire-les-Cambrai and Caudry. Scale 1:20,000. Measures approx 82x57cm.

A large brass ammunition shell containing a brass bed warming pan and coal shovel

Collection of brass shell cases and ammunition tin

RED ARMY VODKA GIFT BOX, containing a One Litre glass Kalashnikov rifle of Bartex Bartol Polish Vodka, 40% vol. 1L, one glass grenade of Herbal Bitter, 40% vol. 0.2L and six Vodka shot glasses, presented in a wooden 'ammunition style case

WW2 German Ammunition Box: Wood box with original paint and faint writing to top , original paper label inside dated 1944 with handles and strap. size 38.5 x 35.5 .cms

WW2 German Blue Canvas 3 Compartment Ammunition Pouch, presumably for 3x standard MP38/40 magazines. Black leather trim and closing with a standard roller buckle. Two black leather belt loops on rear. Feint RBNr number.

Buckle Boots de Bill Meyer, de la 99th DI US. Il s agit d une paire homogene en cuir marron, a sept œillets dont les lacets d origine sont presents. La jambiere attenante fermant par deux boucles a un seul ardillon. Les semelles et les talons sont uses par le port prolonge de ces bottes par le soldat. On peut distinguer un reste de marquages HTS ESSEX. Des marquages internes sont presents mais, helas, illisibles. On joint des attestations de Bill Meyer donnees a l historien William Cavanagh dans lesquels il raconte l histoire de cette paire de bottes. Elles ont ete portee par lui pendant la bataille des Ardennes, en particulier, et egalement pendant tout le reste de la campagne Europeenne. Bill Meyer relate qu il les portait, notamment, le matin du 17 decembre 1944 a Bullange ou Bullingen en allemand, dans laquelle son unite fut attaquee par les troupes du Lieutenant Colonel Joachim Peiper. En effet, les alliees ne furent pas en mesure de repousser l attaque allemande dans laquelle ils perdirent meme le depot de carburant qui s y trouvait. Nous avons retire notre train de munitions vers une position pres de Weywertz ce matin-la, explique Meyer dans l une de ses notes jointes, tard dans la nuit, il explique egalement que ses pieds etaient geles dans ses bottes, alors qu il essayait avec ses camarades de se replier. Bill Meyer ASN 17 176 654 PFC 371st FA Bn Ammo Train Service Battery. Cette piece a ete donnee par le veteran a l historien anglo belge William C Cavanagh qui est un specialiste reconnu de la bataille des Ardennes et dont les publications font references dans le domaine. Important souvenir historique provenant directement du veteran et comportant son histoire et replacant cet objet dans le contexte de celle ci. Il est de la plus haute rarete de pouvoir recuperer des objets pouvant etre rattache au contexte des evenements qu ils ont subis. La 99eme DI americaine a jouee un role majeur dans la bataille des Ardennes. Il se livrerent avec autant de courage que de tenacite a des combats acharnes, notamment a Krinkelt. Cette division etait surnommee Battle Babies ou Checkerboard. A noter une certaine usure et patine des pieces. Etat II+. Buckle Boots by Bill Meyer, of the 99th DI US. This is a matched pair of brown leather boots, with seven eyelets and original laces intact. The attached gaiters close with two single-prong buckles. The soles and heels show wear from extended use by the soldier. Traces of HTS ESSEX markings can still be distinguished, though internal markings are present but, unfortunately, illegible. Included are attestations from Bill Meyer provided to historian William Cavanagh, in which Meyer recounts the history of this pair of boots. They were worn by him during the Battle of the Bulge, specifically, and throughout the rest of the European campaign. Meyer notes that he was wearing them on the morning of December 17, 1944, in Bullange or Bullingen in German, where his unit was attacked by Lieutenant Colonel Joachim Peiper s troops. The Allies were indeed unable to repel the German assault, during which they even lost the fuel depot located there. We withdrew our ammunition train to a position near Weywertz that morning,” Meyer explains in one of his attached notes, further recounting that his feet were frozen in his boots as he and his comrades tried to fall back late that night. Bill Meyer ASN 17 176 654 PFC 371st FA Bn Ammo Train Service Battery. This item was given by the veteran to Anglo-Belgian historian William C. Cavanagh, a recognized specialist on the Battle of the Bulge whose publications are authoritative in this field. This is an important historical artifact directly from the veteran, preserving his story and situating this item in the context of the events it witnessed. It is extremely rare to recover objects that can be linked to the context of the events they underwent. The American 99th Infantry Division played a major role in the Battle of the Bulge, fighting with as much courage as tenacity in fierce engagements, particularly at Krinkelt. This division was nicknamed the ,Battle Babies, or ,Checkerboard Division., Note some wear and patina on the items. Condition, II+.

Jumelles du Lieutenant William Amorello. Housse en cuir marron. La sangle de fermeture est complete. Le bouton pression est fonctionnel. La sangle de transport est manquante. Le passant au ceinturon est complete. Marquages sous le rabat Lt Amorello O-407985 Dez 1944 Peiper Honsfeld Bel. Jumelles en metal. Revetement en bon etat mais use. Fabrication Prism Stereo 30mm Apert 6 Power Bausch & Lomb USA Rochester Signal Corps US Army. Sangle de transport presente. Optiques claires et graduees, presentant quelques taches. Le lieutenant Amorello etait commandant du Ammunition Pioneer Platoon, 1rt Battalion du 23eme d Infanterie. On y joint l etiquette postale du WM Amorello a l historien Cavanash, lui envoyant sa paire de jumelle. Alors qu il etait positionne sur les hauteurs du village de Hunnigen, Amorello apercu a l aide de ses jumelles les vehicules du Kampfgruppe Peiper se deplacant sur la route reliant Honsfeld a Bullingen. On y joint trois retirages photo du Lieutenant Amorello. Cette piece a ete donnee par le veteran a l historien anglo belge William C Cavanagh qui etait un specialiste reconnu de la bataille des Ardennes et dont les publications font references dans le domaine. Interessant souvenir historique provenant directement du veteran et comportant son histoire, replacant cet objet dans le contexte de celle ci. Il est de la plus haute rarete de pouvoir recuperer des objets pouvant etre replace dans le contexte des evenements qu ils ont subis. A noter une certaine usure et patine de la piece. Etat II+. Binoculars of Lieutenant William Amorello. Brown leather case. The closure strap is complete, and the snap button is functional. The transport strap is missing. The belt loop is intact. Marked under the flap, Lt Amorello O-407985 Dez 1944 Peiper Honsfeld Bel. The binoculars are metal, with a worn but good condition coating. Manufactured by Prism Stereo 30mm Apert 6 Power Bausch & Lomb USA Rochester Signal Corps US Army. The transport strap is present. The optics are clear and graduated, showing some marks. Lieutenant Amorello was the commander of the Ammunition Pioneer Platoon, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry. Included is a postal label from WM Amorello to historian Cavanagh, sending his binoculars. While positioned on the heights of the village of Hunnigen, Amorello used his binoculars to observe the vehicles of Kampfgruppe Peiper moving along the road from Honsfeld to Bullingen. Also included are three photo prints of Lieutenant Amorello. This piece was given by the veteran to Anglo-Belgian historian William C. Cavanagh, a recognized specialist in the Battle of the Ardennes, whose publications are widely referenced in the field. A highly rare and interesting historical souvenir from the veteran, complete with its backstory, placing this item in the context of the events it witnessed. Some wear and patina on the piece. Condition II+.

Bonnets de container A5 retrouves a Remichampagne Il s’agit du largage rate de containers de ravitaillement, destines aux assieges de Bastogne de colis qui auraient manque leur cible. Les parachutages de munitions, d’approvisionnements, de medicaments, de carburant avaient commence des le 23 decembre, par le largage de deux sticks de dix hommes du 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, charges de baliser les zones de reception des colis. Ces vingt soldats furent d’ailleurs les seuls humains a sauter sur Bastogne encerclee. Le 23, le 24, des operations aeriennes de ravitaillement eurent lieu. Les routes d’approche, suivies par les “Dakota C-47” etaient au nombre de deux, la premiere arrivait a Bastogne Savy par l’ouest apres avoir survole Nimbermont, Remagne, le bois des Haies de Magery, ou elle obliquait vers Senonchamps. A noter une certaine usure et patine des pieces, ainsi que des taches et accrocs. Etat II+. A5 container parachute hoods found in Remichampagne. These hoods are remnants of failed supply container drops intended for the besieged defenders of Bastogne, where the containers likely missed their target. The airdrops, which included ammunition, supplies, medicine, and fuel, began on December 23 with the drop of two sticks of ten men from the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment. Their task was to mark the landing zones for the supply drops. These twenty soldiers were the only humans to parachute into the encircled Bastogne. On December 23 and 24, further supply airdrops took place. The two primary flight paths followed by the C-47 Dakotas were, one route arrived at Bastogne Savy from the west, after flying over Nimbermont, Remagne, the Haies de Magery forest, and then turning toward Senonchamps. The parachute hoods show some wear and patina, with stains and small tears. Condition II+.

Gurtsack. Sac pour bandes de munitions de mitrailleuses de char allemand. En forte toile gris/bleu. Sangle en toile Feldgrau. Couvercle en metal, couleur noire a 80%. Le systeme de fermeture est complet. Date 1942. Les crochets de fixation a la mitrailleuse sont presents. Piece emblematique du lot de bord des blindes allemands de la seconde guerre mondiale. A noter une certaine usure et patine de la piece, ainsi que quelques accrocs. Etat II+. Gurtsack. Bag for machine gun ammunition belts for German tanks. Made of heavy grey/blue canvas. Feldgrau webbing strap. Metal lid, 80% black in color. The closure system is complete. Dated 1942. The attachment hooks for the machine gun are present. An iconic piece of the German armored vehicle equipment during World War II. The item shows some wear and patina, with a few tears. Condition II+.

WW2 Ammunition box [Cal.30M1] with contents

A Tray of military related items; Cal. 30M1 ammunition box, WW1 & 2 trench art vases, converted & Military Glasgow O.T.C University Swagger stick

An ammunition box, two Corgi buses in a common box and a Cauldon vegetable tureen

HO scale Lima No. 9704 Golden Series train pack containing German WWII military train consisting of power and dummy diesel locos, rail mounted Leopald gun plus open wagon ammunition van and coach, together with an extra power and dummy diesel loco set. All are housed in original boxes and are in excellent condition.

WWII United States M6 Tank Periscope, large and small arms calibre spent cartridges, SA80 magazine, Bren gun magazine box, other ammunition box and brass model Spitfire.No magazines in Bren gun magazine

WWI Princess Mary 1914 Gift Fund Box, various inert ammunition and WWII small arms manual.

WWII German Army Mauser K98 Ammunition Pouch, with maker mark; WWII German Army Mauser K98 rifle cleaning kit, in case.

WWII German Third Reich Relics, including remnants of identification discs, buttons, ammunition pouch, etc all presented in glazed/framed box, with label, Recovered Berlin.

WWII British Anti-Aircraft Gun Sight, various stamps including 'Tel Elevation No 10 MK I' and year '1943', three trench art ash trays made from shell cartridges, small metal vase from former hospital ships SS. Osterley, British Army canteen with webbing pouch and ammunition box.

Alfred Henry "Harry" Hook VC (1850 – 1905), recipient of the Victoria Cross for actions at the Battle of Rorke's Drift during the Anglo Zulu War of 1879.A gold fob medallion in the shape of the Victoria Cross, engraved "XIX MDX, 1st Drill Prize, Corpl Hook VC. H Co. 1885", 17 mm excluding suspender. Provenance: by descent to his granddaughter, thence to the vendor.[The London Gazette, May 1879:"Private John Williams was posted with Private Joseph Williams, and Private William Horrigan, 1st Battalion 24th Regiment, in a distant room of the hospital, which they held for more than an hour, so long as they had a round of ammunition left: as communication was for the time cut off, the Zulus were enabled to advance and burst open the door; they dragged out Private Joseph Williams and two of the patients, and assegaied them. Whilst the Zulus were occupied with the slaughter of these men a lull took place, during which Private John Williams, who, with two patients, were the only men now left alive in this ward, succeeded in knocking a hole in the partition, and in taking the two patients into the next ward, where he found Private Hook. These two men together, one man working whilst the other fought and held the enemy at bay with his bayonet, broke through three more partitions, and were thus enabled to bring eight patients through a small window into the inner line of defence.". Alfred Henry Hook received a head wound from a Zulu assegai at the Battle and was the only Rorke's Drift VC recipient to be invested with the award at the scene of the Battle, being presented the award by Lt General Sir Garnet Wolseley, High Commander and GOC British Troops, South Africa. In 1880 Hook was discharged by purchase but subsequently served with the Bloomsbury Rifle Volunteers (19th Middlesex), 17th (North) Middlesex Volunteers and from 1896 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Fusiliers, becoming Sergeant Instructor of Musketry. Contrary to his description as "malingering Hector" in the 1964 motion picture "Zulu", historian Saul David and others identify Hook as a teetotaler, Methodist preacher and model soldier. He worked until retirement at the British Museum as Inside Duster of Books and Umbrella Attendant; it is recorded that he wore his medals daily to work. His Victoria Cross is held by The Royal Welsh Museum at Brecon, Wales.] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIRTVls5Wj8