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Click here to subscribeMilitary Badges - British Forces in Egypt Mersa Matruh 1935 silvered and enamel medal. Ypres pin back badge, Territorial Army silver button hole badge no. 271472. Silver and enamel Royal Artillery badge. RAF Silver and enamel officers wings badge, RAFVR badge and brass RAF badge. Three later badges.
A Second World War German group of three awarded to Fritz von Willert to include Iron Cross Second Class with ribbon; War Merit Cross 2nd Class in bronze with Swords and Infantry Assault Badge with maker`s mark GWL on verso. The Vendor`s Aunt; Teddy Lange was a Luftwaffe P.O.W. who settled in England after the War and married a member of the Cheshire Regiment. This item originates from Lange`s brother who served in the German Army.
A First World War Trio, to 8262 PTE L.WADKINS. 2/W.RID:R., comprising 1914 Star with Mons rose, British War Medal and Victory Medal, together with the miniatures, ribbon bars, Royal Army Temperance Association Medal with EXCELSIOR clasp, Silver War Badge, and a cap badge, all mounted in a glazed display frame and sold together with his Soldier`s Small Book and a quantity of photocopied research material and documents Private Lewis enlisted 18.05.1908 and was discharged as a Lance Corporal 08.09.1915 as he was no longer physically fit for service
24th (Post Office) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers post 1880 Officer’s pouch badge. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned strap ‘24th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers’; bearing octofoil with arms to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. Die amended from ‘49th’ to ‘24th’. VGC 49th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers formed at the General Post Office 13th February 1868; renumbered 24th in September 1880. 24th supplied personnel for the Army Post Office Corps for active service overseas.
Medical Staff Corps Corps senior NCO’s glengarry badge circa 1884-98. A fine and scarce die-stamped gilt example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter with voided Geneva cross to centre; on the lowest star point, a tri-part scroll ‘Medical Staff Corps’. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 998). Designated Army Hospital Corps in 1857; redesignated Medical Staff Corps by Warrant of 20th September 1884; 23rd June 1898 Army Medical Staff (Officers) and Medical Staff Corps (OR’s) merged to become the Royal Army Medical Corps. Hugh King Collection
Army Hospital Corps pre 1884 glengarry badge. A good die-stamped brass example. Crowned eight pointed star bearing laurel wreath and Garter, voided Geneva cross to centre; on the lowest star point, a tri-part scroll ‘Army Hospital Corps’. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 999). Designated Army Hospital Corps in 1857; redesignated Medical Staff Corps by Warrant of 20th September 1884; 23rd June 1898 Army Medical Staff (Officers) and Medical Staff Corps (OR’s) merged to become the Royal Army Medical Corps. Hugh King Collection
Volunteer Medical Staff Corps Corps glengarry badge circa 1884-98. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned eight pointed star bearing laurel wreath and Garter, voided Geneva cross to centre; on the lowest star point, a tri-part scroll ‘Medical Staff Corps’. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 998). Designated Army Hospital Corps in 1857; redesignated Medical Staff Corps by Warrant of 20th September 1884; 23rd June 1898 Army Medical Staff (Officers) and Medical Staff Corps (OR’s) merged to become the Royal Army Medical Corps. Hugh King Collection
WW2 National Pigeon Service Numbered Badge. A rare Wartime gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker`s details "Marple & Beasley Birmingham" and official issue number "1942". Retaining original buttonhole fitting. GC enamel good. Following the great success with pigeons in WW1, Wing Commander W.D.Lea Rayner MBE, a Great War pigeon expert, was appointed Officer in Charge of the RAF Pigeon Section in September 1939; each RAF Bomber carried a pigeon up until 1943. The National Pigeon Service came under the auspices of the RAF Trained homing pigeons were lent by their enrolled civilian keepers for essential use by the RAF, Army, Home Guard, SOE and Special Forces to relay urgent messages back to England.
Indian Army. 2nd Sikh Infantry Victorian Officer’s pre 1903 pouch badge. A fine well cast native silver example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a circlet inscribed ‘Sikh Infantry’; foliated ‘2’ to centre on burnished domed ground. On the left of the wreath scrolls ‘Punjab’ and ‘Afghanistan 1978-81’; on the right ‘Ahmekhel’ and ‘Khandahar 1880’. All resting on ornate ended tri-part scroll inscribed ‘Punjab Frontier Force’. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC Vendor states purchased many years ago from the granddaughter of Maj.-Gen Alexander Henry Eustace (born 14 June 1863, died 11 March 1939) who served in the 2nd Sikh Infantry and through its 1903 transition to 52nd Sikhs in 1903.
Royal Marines, Army Air Corps 1999 Air Force Cross Helicopter Pilot’s Group of Seven Medals. An outstanding group representing the 41 years, military service of Major Paul Andrew Cranch Royal Marine Commandos and Army Air Corps, who was awarded the AFC for a daring night jungle casevac of an injured SAS Trooper. Comprising: Air Force Cross ‘24229308 W.O.2 P.A. Cranch AAC 1999’ (engraved to reverse), Campaign Service Medal two clasps ‘Northern Ireland’, ‘N Iraq & S Turkey’ ‘PO27814X P.A. Cranch MNE RM’, UN Cyprus Medal, South Atlantic Medal, with Rosette ‘Sgt P.A. Cranch PO27814X RM’, Elizabeth II 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal, Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘Capt P.A. Cranch AFC AAC, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘Sgt RM’. Group remains mounted as originally worn. GC ... Accompanied by an archive of material, including: Snap shot photographs, following his military career ... Green ‘growbag’ flying suit, retaining pilots wings, name badge, rank slides and Squadron badge ... Army Air Corps Officer’s beret with bullion badge ... British Army and US Master Pilot Wings ... Copy of Royal Marines service papers etc. The Official Recommendation for the Air Force Cross: ‘Warrant Officer Class 2 Cranch is the Qualified Helicopter Instructor in 7 Flight Army Air Corps in Brunei. On the evening of the 18 March 1998 he was the duty standby pilot when details were received in the Flight Operations Room of the requirement to carry out an urgent Casualty Evacuation from the area of the Ulu Tutorf `P This was for the SAS Selection Course. WO2 Cranch calmly assessed the situation and briefed his crew. En route it became apparent that the combination of very low light levels and haze, caused by local fires, would make the sortie difficult. After they had been flying for fifteen minutes and were within four miles of the designated jungle Landing Point (LP) the conditions deteriorated even further, due to heavy tropical rain and low cloud. By this stage he was in radio communications with personnel on the ground and instructed them to show as much light as possible. This enabled him to locate the LP. The LP is particularly difficult to land at, even by day. The safe approach route to it involves flying down a valley and then making a sharp tun to land almost immediately on a small knoll next to a small cliff, surrounded by 200 feet high trees in secondary jungle. On making his initial approach he lost his visual reference and was forced to overshoot. He then repositioned the aircraft to attempt a further approach and was informed by radio that the condition of one of the casualties had deteriorated and was now critical. On this second attempt to land he told his winch operator, in the rear of the aircraft, to open the cabin door and with the aid of an infra-red torch assist by giving him a running commentary. Forward visibility was almost non-existent because of the heavy rain and low air speed. His visibility, though poor, was improved marginally through the side windows. Using the crewman’s commentary and the limited information available to him, he was able to make a highly unorthodox but successful approach to land at the LP. This was at very great risk to himself and his crew and displayed conspicuous personal bravely A lesser man might well have aborted the mission but Cranch was totally selfless in his determination to rescue the casualties. After emplaning the casualties, he lifted from the LP and started to route back to the Medical Reception Station in Seria. The weather conditions had deteriorated further and he was forced to fly almost solely on instruments. By skilful airmanship he landed safely and the one casualty in a critical condition was given medical treatment. The Medical Officer later confirmed that any further delay would have resulted in a fatality. Throughout the incident in the most adverse weather conditions WO2 Cranch displayed not only exceptional flying ability. calmness and professional judgement. but above all outstanding courage. I strongly recommend that he be officially recognised for his conspicuous gallantry on I8 March l998.’ Major Paul Andrew Cranch was born in 1954 and at the age of 16 years joined the Royal Marines, completing his training in 1971 was posted to 41 Commando and then later 42 Commando. It was with this unit he served his first tour in Northern Ireland. Originally serving in a Rifle Company, he later served with the Recce Support Coy, qualifying as a sniper. In 1980 with the rank of Sergeant he volunteered for service with the RM Air Squadron, qualifying as an Observer he was posted to 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron and with this unit embarked to the South Atlantic, Falklands War, during this conflict his service papers show he was wounded in Action, with a gun shot wound to the leg. Recovering, he remained with the unit and was selected for Pilot Training, which he completed in 1986. Then followed various postings, including ship operations. In 1989 he was selected to attend the Qualified Helicopter Instructors Course, which he successfully completed. He was now the recipient of the Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal and with 22 years service, he transferred to the Army Air Corps. He joined 671 Squadron at Middle Wallop and was later posted to 7 Flight AAC, then operating in Brunei. It was during this 2 year tour, that he made the daring Casevac operation resulting in the award of the Air Force Cross. Commissioned to the rank of Captain he received his second Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, this time a Regular Army example. In 1999 he was selected to attend the Apache Attack Helicopter conversion course at Fort Rucker USA, which he passed and a further course with Boeing in Phoenix Arizona. Returning to the UK he converted to the UK Longbow Apache and served with 651 Squadron AAC. After an 18 months tour he was posted to Army Aviation Standards and at the age of 53 years was posted to 7 Regiment AAC then based at Netheravon. Now at the age of 55 years, he was given a 2 year extension, again serving with the Army Aviation Standards at Middle Wallop. On the 1st February 2011 Major Cranch AFC resigned his commission after a military career that had spanned 41 years.
Royal Marine Helicopter Pilot’s Falklands War Long Service Group of Four Medals. A rare group awarded to Major Derek Pulford Army Air Corps, Late Royal Marines who served with 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron during the Falklands War. Comprising: General Service Medal, three clasps ‘South Arabia’, ‘Northern Ireland’, ‘N. Iraq & S. Turkey’ ‘RM 22344 D.R. Pulford MNE RM’ (Last two clasps unofficially attached), South Atlantic Medal, with rosette ‘CSGT PO22344K RM’, Accumulated Service Medal, with clasp ‘Capt D R Pulford AAC’, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (EIIR) ‘Sgt PO22344K RM’. The group is court mounted as originally worn ... Accompanied by corresponding miniature medal group ... The medal groups are accompanied by an archive of original material, including: Three Pilots Log Books covering October 1972 to 1998, including Falkland War operations ... A number of snap shot photographs, taken during his service life GC ... helicopter flying helmet ‘bonedome’ issued when he was flying operationally in Northern Ireland. Green painted shell, with fittings for night vision goggles. Fitted with both clear and tinted drop lenses, the interior with padding and electrics, also retaining boom mike and jack plug. The exterior with original Dymo tape details ‘Maj Pulford MW No 49 Due Serv 28.08.98’. The lens cover is embroidered with the wing dagger of 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron, his forma unit. Some service wear, near VGC. ..... The helmet is contained in the original fibre storage box, along with. ..... pilots knee pad ... and Navigation calculator. Major Derek Pulford joined the Royal Marines in 1963 and in the following year Passed out as King’s Badge Man, best recruit. From December 1964 to December 1965 he served in Aden and was present at the time of the withdraw in 1966. In 1968 he was serving in Singapore, with the HQ Marine Police Section and in 1972 transferred to 42 Commando as a section commander. In this year he was selected for an Air Gunners course and on completion undertook a tour in Northern Ireland. In 1980 he applied and was successfully accepted to undertake Pilot Training and the following year passed out. In April 1982 serving with 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines he embarked onboard RFA Sir Geraint. The log book records resupply operations in support of both 42 and 45 Commando. On return to the UK he was posted for a two year tour in Northern Ireland at Ballykelly with 665 Squadron. and promoted to Colour Sergeant. In 1986 promoted to Warrant Officer 2 and posted to the Commando Training Centre. In 1986 he transferred to the Army Air Corps with the rank of Warrant Officer 1 he completed a Lynx conversion course and served in Germany with 663 Squadron. Commissioned with the rank of Captain he was attached to his former Royal Marine Squadron and was deployed to Turkey Southern Iraq for Operation Provide Comfort. In 1992 he converted to the Puma helicopter and the following year served in Belize. He was once again was posted to Northern Ireland and took part in Special Operations. One of the last entries (1998) in his log book makes the comment Major Pullford’s Flight has made a Significant contribution to NI operations, much credit goes to him personally for this success.
Worcestershire Regiment Other Rank’s Issue Scarlet Tunic. A post 1902 Other Rank’s scarlet working frock tunic, with white facings to the collar, shoulder straps and cuffs. The collar retaining a pair of regimental collar badges and to the shoulder straps brass titles. The left sleeve is now fitted with a large brass 1st Class Army Scout (fleur de lis with bar below) badge and two WW1 wound stripes, plus two cloth Good Conduct stripes. Complete with brass General Service buttons, the interior has been retailored by the original owner and bears an issue stamp for the Regiment and date December 1913. Scarlet dulled with small moth hole to the right sleeve.
Imperial German WW1 Army Observer’s breast badge. A fines scarce die-cast sew on example. Silvered crowned wreath of laurel and oak; the rayed centre mounted with red enamel square bearing black and white chequered device. Eight small holes around the edge to facilitate stitching to tunic. VGC ... together with companion stickpin. (2 items)
German Third Reich WW2 Army / Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge by Gerbruder Wegerhoff, Ludenscheid. A good die-cast silvered grey metal example with vertical needle pin. Rifle with fixed bayonet superimposed on oval oak wreath surmounted by eagle and swastika. GWL maker’s circular logo to the reverse. A little service wear. GC Designed by Junker of Berlin and instituted 20th December 1939.
German Third Reich WW2 Army / Waffen-SS Flak breast badge. A good silvered grey metal example with vertical needle pin. Ant-aircraft gun within oakleaf ornamented oval surmounted by eagle and swastika. Base of rusted otherwise generally VGC. Instituted 18th July 1941 and designed by Ernst Wilhelm Peekhaus.
German Third Reich. Steel helmet, Iron Cross and archive to Polish Olszewski family. A rare and fascinating grouping to three Poles who served in the Germany Army, two were awarded the Iron Cross, one later fought on the Allied side. Father, Kostanty Olszewski, who served in WW1 in 1st Machine-Gun Company, Danziger Infantry Regiment No. 128 and later in WW2 :1914 Iron Cross 2nd class with 1918 award document... 1914-18 Black Wound Badge with 1918 certificate ... Polish Army Book and 1930’s Identity Card ... Arbeitsbuch 1941 ... Ausweis 1942 ... Wehrpass 1943 ... M. 42 German steel helmet retaining lining and chinstrap. Younger son, Gefreiter Henryk Olszewski, 1st Company, Pioneer Battalion No. 208, 208th Infantry Division :1939 Iron Cross 2nd class by Klein & Quenzer, Idar/Oberstein with 1944 award document ... General Assault Badge by Rudolf Souval with 1944 award document ... Black Wound Badge with 1944 award document ... Mess Tim (faintly scratched ‘Olszewski’ with fork and spoon set, sundry ribbons, certificates letters etc. and an Infantry Assault Badge and gilt Kriegsmarine pinback breast eagle found in his effects. Quantity of postcards relating to both father and son. Elder son, Edmund Olszewski, who served in the German Army in Italy but changed sides and became a L.Cpl in 5th Kresowa Infantry :5th Kresowa Infantry Division Badge with certificate ... 4th Wo y ska Infantry Brigade Badge ... 2 metal felt backed Collar Badges HQ, 4th Wo y ska Infantry Brigade ... Kresowa Buffalo Shield Badge with buttonhole fitting ... 5th Kresowa Infantry Div formation sign, workshop-made, in brass ... similar 8th Army ... sundry ribbon bars, rings etc, driving licence and seven original photographs. A potted history of all three family members, all who survived the war, accompanies the lot.
WWII Medal Group to Gunner 1599220 N Brough. WWII Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, WWII Medal together with "The Kings Badge", Dog tags, photograph and Mrs Brough`s WVS badge. Gunner Brough operated a search light during the London Blitz. He then sailed from Liverpool for Egypt via South Africa and acted as a Batman for an Intelligence officer, took part in the push against Italians under Wavel and the retreat after attack by Rommels Africa Corps. El Alamain and push against Rommel. He then moved to Greece with the same Intelligence officer as part escort for nurses. Working with the Partisans on Greece/Yugos. border. Back to Egypt and at the end of the war invalided out of the army "Kings Badge". Provenance: the family
Large Selection of WRAC Rank and Trade Badges rank badges include QC bullion embroidery Warrant Officer cuff badges ... Gilt braid NCO rank chevrons ... QC embroidery Warrant Officer cuff badges ... Embroidery NCO rank chevrons ... Various WRAC Officer rank slip on. Trade badges include bullion embroidery Armourer ... Bullion embroidery KC Musician ... Bullion embroidery crossed swords ... Embroidery Medical ... Embroidery Drummer ... 2 x embroidery Women’s Royal Army Corps ... QC bullion embroidery WRAC blazer badge ... KC bullion embroidery ATS blazer badge. Quantity.
Great War pair of Medals to 57409 Gunner H C Dwiar, Royal Artillery, British War Medal and Victory Medal; together with Royal Artillery Cap Badge, Army Ordnance Corps Sweetheart Brooch, Royal Corps of Signals Cap Badge, Army Catering Corps Cap Badge, Hertfordshire Regiment Cap Badge; plus a few coins, etc
Eight interesting World War II and military items comprising three sets of shoulder stripes, one Essex Regimental Cadet, One Battle of Arnheim Reconnaissance and one Desert Rats, a Pratts Spirit petrol cap, an ARP (Air Raid Precautions) button, an Italian army belt buckle, an empty Chesterfield cigarette packet and an Edward VII Royal Engineers badge (A/F) (8) View on staceyauction.com
A Mid XX Century RAF Uniform, bearing senior aircraftsman insignia, brass buttons with King`s crown, War Department and RAF stamps to inner and service number 2728922, the trousers similarly marked, the size 7 1/8 cap dated 1954 and with anodised badge; together with a No.2 dress uniform with sergeants stripes and army parachute jump Instructors cloth badge, collar dogs and buttons, war department stamp to inner and inscribed Repper. Both uniforms in excellent condition.
A Great War Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Group of Four to B.Q.M Sergeant W G Smith, GVR LS&GCM 1033717 B.Q.M.Sjty.W.G.Smith.R.A. 1914 Star 62793 Gnr : W.G.Smith.R.F.A WM 62793 Sjt.W.G.Smith.R.A VM 62793 Sjt W.G.Smith.R.A Together with cloth rank badge, ribbon bar, other badges and an earlier Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to 4400 Pte W J Smith, R.A.M.C, with Khedives Star.
THE 1914-18 BRITISH WAR MEDAL, the 1914-15 Star and the Victory medal awarded to 37680 PTE. F.C. Smithson, R.A.M.C. and a similar set for 11019 PTE E.F. SMITHSON 19-HHS, two Army Rifle Association medals, a 19th P.W.O. Hussars badge, a Drivers award for five years and thirteen sporting medals.
A small quantity of WWII Canadian Military Badges etc. with provenance - Cap badge and metal shoulder title for "Regina Rifle Regiment"; Cap Badge and cloth shoulder title for Saskatoon Light Infantry. Cloth shoulder title for "Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa" and Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. Souvenir Handkerchief, medal strips etc Rifleman W L Rawles born in Bridgwater, emigrated to Canada in 1930`s, joined Regina Rifles and subsequently the Saskatoon Light Infantry during WWII, now buried in Quantock Road Cemetery, Bridgwater, Somerset.
A Boer War, Great War group to Brigadier General E.P. Brooker, C.B., C.M.G., M.I.D., Royal Engineers, Mentioned in Dispatches four times The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion`s (C.B.) neck Badge, silver gilt and enamel The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion`s (C.M.G.) neck Badge, silver gilt and enamel, each in Garrard, London case of issue Queen`s South Africa 1899-1901, three clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen (Capt. E.P. Brooker. R.E.) King`s South Africa 1901-02, two clasps (Capt. E.P. Brooker. R.E.), each officially engraved 1914-15 Star (Lt.Col. E.P. Brooker. R.E.) Victory Medal (Brig. Gen. E.P. Brooker.), generally good very fine (6) with: contemporary dress miniature awards Bestowal Document for the Order of the Bath, C.B Bestowal Document for the Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G Four M.I.D. certificates C.M.G. London Gazette 3.6.1916 Lt-Col. Edward Part Brooker, R.E. M.I.D. London Gazette 13.6.1916 Brooker Lt-Col. E.P., R.E. M.I.D. London Gazette 15.5.1917 Brooker, Lt-Col. (temp Brig. Gen.) E.P., C.M.G., R.E. M.I.D. London Gazette 11.12.1917 Brooker, Lt-Col. (temp. Brig-Gen) E.P., C.M.G., R.E.) C.B, London Gazette 8.3.1918 Lt-Col (T./Maj-Gen.) Edward Part Brooker, C.M.G., R.E. (Substituted for notification on page 9, London Gazette, dated 1st January 1918) M.I.D. London Gazette 17.12.1918 Brooker, Col. (T/Brig-Gen) E.P., C.B. C.M.G., R.E. Brooker, E.P. (Col. H.p.)- S. African War 1900-2- operations in Orange River Colony (May to Nov. 00), including actions at Biddulphsberg, and Wittebergen. Operations in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony, 30 Nov. 00 to 3 May 02, Queen`s medal with 3 clasps, King`s medal with 2 clasps. The War of 1914-9- Despatches, Lond Gaz., 15 Jun.16, 15 May 17, 11 Dec. 17 and 20 Dec. 18 CB, CMG Brigadier General Edward Part Brooker, commissioned Lieutenant, Royal Engineers 18.2.1896, advanced to Lieutenant Colonel 15.1.1913, Instructed at the School of Military Engineering 16.5.1905-30.9.08, employed under the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries 25.10.1911-September 1915, entered the French theatre 21.5.1915, serving with the 32nd Division, Royal Engineers, Chief Engineer., 13th Army Corps British Armies in France 7.7.1916-17.12.1917,
A Brass Periscope No.14 TPL. MK.4, with oak handle, the top panel stamped O.S. 1427 G.A. R & J.B. 9818; a Women`s Land Army Proficiency Badge, with certificate awarded to Miss J Ward 49769 for Tractor Driving, dated April 1944, together with two embroidered armbands; a Small Quantity of Ephemera, including letters of reference and thanks; an Ivory Letter Opener.
A Collection of Second World War Memorabilia, comprising twenty three cap and glengarry badges, a Hitler Youth badge, a tin with Royal Artillery badge, two ashtrays, a Churchill bottle opener, three matchbox holders, a quantity of Kensita silks - mainly Flags of the British Empire, a French Fireman`s helmet inkwell, a Turkish army belt, a set of Red Cross issue playing cards, a Submarine brooch, two brass luggage handles, two film stills from "Irrwege der Liebe", two German coins and two reproduction brass compass boxes.
Hornby Series accessories: Halls Distemper (reproduction board), watchmans hut, No. 2 Milk, Cans and Truck, Signs, hoarding, seat barrow, three luggage cases ten railway figures (in two Dinky boxes), six Army personnel, four Dublo passengers, enamel Dinky Toys Club lapel badge, Bing lithographed wayside station, a folding tunnel and Piko Silver BR 55 Locomotive in original box, varying condition
AN OFFICER`S HELMET AND CREST, NORFOLK YEOMANRY CAVALRY (PRINCE ALBERT`S OWN CORPS), CIRCA 1843-49 the helmet skull of black japanned metal, made in two parts and joined longitudinally, the crest of blackened lightweight material, possibly horn, the helmet embellished with gilded metal, with a gilded metal die-struck badge incorporating the Royal Arms above the title PRINCE ALBERT`S OWN CORPS, and with a crest of black horsehair; chin-scale bosses in the form of lions` masks and chin-scales of interlocking rings, backed onto black velvet; the front and rear peaks lined in green leather; the sweatband of quilted buff silk with a faded crimson silk interior; some minor damage to the skull 33.7cm; 13¼in high; 28cm; 11in front-to-back Provenance Mr Gerald Shapiro The Norfolk Yeomanry adopted helmets of this pattern in 1843, upon the regiment being honoured with the appellation `Prince Albert`s Own`, but was disbanded in 1849: Carman, W.Y., Headdresses of the British Army: Yeomanry, Sutton, Surrey, 1970, p. 58
AN OFFICER`S SHAKO AND PLUME, 1ST WEST YORKSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY, CIRCA 1860-62 the shako body of felted beaver fur, of slight bell-top form; the top, peak and headband of patent leather; the crown encircled by a band of silver lace 2 inches wide, on which is mounted at centre front a black cord boss itself mounting a white metal ball-button embossed with a rose encircled by the title 1 WEST YORKSHIRE YEOMANRY; white metal chinscale bosses in the form of roses and white metal chinscales backed onto black velvet; the white metal badge in the form of a rose, 3 inches in diameter; cap lines of gold round-cord terminating in gold acorns; interior lined in crimson silk stamped with the retailer`s name Hawkes & Co, 14 Piccadilly; buff leather sweatband, 2½ inches deep; some marking to patent leather and wear to felt. The plume of black drooping horsehair with a black horsehair tuft at its base and a white metal plume holder formed of four laurel leaves emanating from a globose corded boss 17.2cm; 6¾in high at front; 20.3cm; 8in high at back; diameter of crown 23.5cm; 9¼in Provenance Mr Gerald Shapiro A similar shako is shown in a portrait of an unidentified officer of the regiment, c.1845, facing page 222 in the Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research, Vol. XLIV (1966) and described in an article in the same journal pp. 234-236 as well as in another article in the JSAHR Vol. XVII (1938), p. 47. This shako is dated c.1860-62 on the basis that Messrs. Hawkes & Co. adopted the title given above in 1860 and the regiment is said to have adopted a bearskin cap in c.1862: Carman, W.Y., Headdresses of the British Army: Yeomanry, Sutton, Surrey, 1970, p. 80
A Third Reich German dagger complete with scabbard, the quillon inscribed PB (handle af), a WWI bayonet with wooden handle by Wilkinson, no.1907, a kukri knife with bone handle and two smaller knives complete with leather scabbard and an army beret with Hindustan Leicestershire regimental badge (4).
The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, K.C.M.G., Knight Commander’s set of insignia, comprising neck badge in gold and enamels, 95 x 70mm diameter; and breast star in silver, gold and enamels, 89mm diameter, the star with chips and cracks to red enamel on arms of St. George`s Cross, the set complete with full neck cravat and gold clasp fitments and contained in its R. & S. Garrard & Co. case of issue, clasp defective on this and generally very scuffed, unless otherwise described good very fine £1000-1200 Ex Upfill-Brown Collection 1991 (Lot 171). This set is attributed to Lieutenant Colonel Sir James Hayes-Sadler, Indian Army. He led a distinguished diplomatic career after retiring from the army and was consul at Muscat, 1892-96; Consul General, Somali Protectorate, 1898; Commissioner in Uganda, 1901-05; Governor of British East Africa 1905-09 and Governor of the Windward Islands, 1909-1914. He was made K.C.M.G. in 1907 and died on 21 April, 1922. For other family medals see lots 211 and 278 in the same sale.
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