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Dinky - A collection of 16 x unboxed military vehicles including # 689 Medium Artillery Tractor, # 622 10 Ton Army Truck, # 651 Centurion Tank and similar. They all show signs of age and play use, some have damage / small parts missing, overall conditions are Fair. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Ideal - Waddingtons - Denys Fisher - A lot of 3 x vintage board games including Dads Army, Crossfire and Blockbusters. All show signs of age and use and are unchecked for completeness. They appear in Fair to Good condition overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (3)

Africa - Speke (John Hanning, Captain H.M. Indian Army), Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile [...], first edition, Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1863, portrait frontispiece, plate 420 (another portrait) title, and dedication leaves supplied in facsimile, lacking the map of Eastern Equatorial Africa, illustrated with 73 illustrations and one full-page map, 20th century brown leather binding gilt, 8vo, (1); Stanley (Henry M.), Through the Dark Continent [...], Map and Illustrations, New and Cheaper Edition, eighth edition overall, London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1890, illustrated with 1 fold-out map, 12 full-page wood engravings, and further in-text illustrations, contemporary pictorial cloth, expertly rebacked, refreshed endpapers, 8vo, (1); Burton (Richard Francis), The Source of the Nile: The Lake Regions of Central Africa, London: Folio Society, 1993, pictorial binding, slipcase en suite, 8vo, (1); etc., [6]

A Remington 'New Model Army Revolver' six shot .44 cal percussion with 8" octagonal barrel, barrel top flat marked 'Patented Sept 14 1858 E.Remington & Sons, Ilion New York U.S.A. New-Model', good inspectors cartouche on L/H grip and initials on other parts, S/No. on bottom flat of barrel 120430, this is a fine example of a Civil War classic arm, in overall good condition with a high percentage of original finish

A .300 cal rook rifle by Army & Navy C.S.L. London, this is a side-lever hammer example in overall outstanding condition, the octagonal barrel has one standing and two leaf sights and maker marked, together with original canvas case with makers label and original cleaning rod, the best rook rifle we have seen for a long while, .300 cal rook is on the Governments obsolete list, no licence required to purchase only

An original Second War woman's Land Army Khaki overall coat dated 1943, Life in the Land Army booklet and one other small booklet (3)

FOUR 19TH CENTURY VIEWS OF INDIA Comprising: Arrival of Contingent Force of Sikh Irregular Cavalry; The Residency Lucknow; View of Cawnpore from the river; and The British Army at Cabul Uniformly framed Largest measures 16.5cm x 21.5cm, 29.5cm x 35.5cm with frame Condition: Good condition overall - minor signs of use - dust, scratches, minor foxing. Some residue on frames. Watermarks to one frame,

WWII German army dress knife in original leather scabbard overall length 40cm Eickhorn Solingen makers mark to blade

An officer's German army dagger, in metal scabbard, maker F Herder, 15 1/4" long overall

MORGAN AND SANDERS; A REGENCY MAHOGANY CAMPAIGN SOFA, CIRCA 1810With brass inlaid lyre arm terminals and turned supports, 198cm wide; 92cm highProvenance: By repute acquired from The Kepples Head Hotel, Portsmouth, where it was recorded in the 19th Century hotel inventory. The Kepples Head is located 100 yards from the main naval base gate and was regularly used by Naval Officers and Diplomats, prior to embarkation from Portsmouth. This campaign or metamorphic sofa has been associated to the work of Morgan & Sanders (1801-1820), who alongside Thomas Butler and William Pocock were the leading proponents of ‘patent’ furniture in the Regency era. The designs of which enabled the elite army and navy officers to travel in relative luxury. Established in 1801, Morgan & Sanders’  elaborate trade card promoted their business as: ‘ Manufacturers of their New Invented IMPERIAL DINING TABLES & PORTABLE CHAIRS, Improved Sofa Beds, Chair Beds, four Post & Tent Bedsteads, Furniture, Bedding &c. complete at their Upholstery & Cabinet Ware Rooms, Nos. 16 & 17 Catherine Street, Strand’.In 1805 Morgan & Sanders re-branded their premises as ‘Trafalgar House’, taking advantage of the death of the naval hero and their client, Lord Nelson. Morgan & Sanders had supplied some furniture to Nelson’s house, Merton in Surrey and collapsible pieces were used to furnish HMS Victory.Interestingly, Morgan & Sanders advertised their designs in R. Ackermann’s monthly periodical, The Repository of Arts, from 1809 to 1815, who’s print shop on the Strand was located yards from the Morgan & Sanders premises. An upper floor is illustrated in No. 8 August 1st, 1809, and shows a range of furniture, including lyre back chairs. The lyre was a popular instrument among aristocratic gentil amateur lady musicians and imbued with illusions of Classical significance.Condition report: Overall in good condition. The frame is structurally quite sound. The sides ‘wobble’ when stronger pressure is applied. The back is removed by releasing a square screw which is concealed beneath the fabric at the top corners of the back.The arms are released by unscrewing the same type of square headed screw located to the edge of the underside, beneath the arms. The frame has been repaired, repolished and tidied at some point , probably when it was re-upholstered. The one side of the lyre is slight loose (right hand side). Some brass inlay a little loose to both lyre sides with some pinging up. Chip to the back leg foot, inside castor. Various other knocks, dents, and signs of wear commensurate with use and age. The sofa as not been ‘collapsed’ / deconstructed. The upholstery is dirty and dusty. Discolouration in areas commensurate with use and age. Please see additional photographs www.bellmans.co.uk

A collection of silver items, to include a cheroot case, J.G. Ltd, Birmingham 1915, with chased foliate decoration and a presentation inscription 'Presented to M. Emanuel by the Rhondda Branch, A.M.U., for his valuable services as President, the AMU being the Amalgamated Musicians Union, approx. 1 1/2ozt, a silver and ivory perpetual calendar, makers mark obscured, Birmingham 1922, a novelty box in the form of a coal scuttle or purdonium, Walker & Hall, Chester 1910, a silver compact, HCD, Birmingham 1940, with engine turned decoration and engraved with the crest of the Royal Army Service Corps, a chased silver vest, a pair of folding chissors, a folding button hook, a miniature salt in the form of a lidded tankard, a Charles Horner silver thimble, a miniature hand mirror a lidded pill box and five white metal buttons, probably Japanese, decorated in relief with fruiting branches and leavesCondition report: Overall all items are in good condition, all with light surface scratches and knocks, some hallmarks rubbed

Charles A Knotek (American, 1933 - 2008) "First Flight of British Army Airship" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media Painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for the Man's Conquest of the Heavens series issued in 1983. In the early 1900's, Great Britain sent Colonel J.L.B. Templer, the commanding officer in charge of the Army Balloon Factory, to France to meet with the famed dirgible builder, Alberto Santos-Dumont. After consulting with Dumont, and studying his many airships, Templer returned to England and began construction on Englands' first lighter-than-air dirigibles. The airships were unique, in that they were made of a rugged material called goldbeater's skin. After some minor adjustments were made in the thickness of this unusual material, the first airship was successfully completed and was christened, Nulli Secundus ... or "second to none." However, this dirigible proved to be very unstable and difficult to navigate. In fact, on one of its few flights, the airship was forced to make a crash landing and was badly damaged. All of the pieces of the airship were gathered up, and later were rebuilt into a larger and grander airship known as the Nulli Secundus II. This airship consisted of a larger 85,000 cubic foot envelope made of several ultra-thin layers of goldbeater's skin. A large steel understructure was attached to the bottom of the envelope by several wide silk bands. The most remarkable feature of this airship was its navigational system, which consisted of a separate balloon attached to the ships's keel. This made the Nulli Secundus II a truly unique dirigible. Image Size: 12.75 x 16.25 in. Overall Size: 15 x 20 in. Unframed. (B08254)

David K Stone (Oregon, 1922 - 2001) "George Washington" Signed lower right. Original oil painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 20c Treaty of Paris stamp issued September 2, 1983. A few times in history, a man and a moment have come together in such a perfect union of temperament to circumstances, that all the world marvels at the accomplishments. Such a union was that of George Washington and the American Revolutionary War. Washington enjoyed no more than eight years of formal education. Yet, he possessed such strength of character that he became a giant in the eyes of his countrymen, to be forever revered as the Father of his Country. On June 15, 1775, Washington was named head of the Revolutionary Army and for the next eight years, he led a rag-tag army of untrained, undisciplined soldiers in a war against the greatest military power of the age. Often, that army was held together by the strength of Washington's character alone. When at last the victory was won and the final peace sealed with the Treaty of Paris, no one was more pleased than George Washington to again become a private citizen. Yet, his service to his country had just begun. On May 25, 1787, he was named president of the Constitutional Convention. For four months he sat at a low dias, taking almost no part in the debate. Yet, it is entirely possible that the U.S. Constitution would not have taken the form it did if this man -- that every delegate asumed would be the first U.S. President -- were not in attendance. Two years later, George Washinton filled the U.S. Presidency with characteristic strength and dignity. Hereafter these qualities have been the marks of America's great Presidents. Image Size: 21.25 x 18.25 in. Overall Size: 27 x 23.75 in. Unframed. (B08271)

Gregory Rudd (American, B. 1952) "F. Scott Fitzgerald" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 23c F. Scott Fitzgerald stamp issued September 27, 1996. Born on September 24, 1896, F. Scott Fitzgerald attended Princeton University, where he penned amateur musical comedies. In 1917, the restless writer left Princeton without a degree. He enlisted in the army, where he wrote a draft of The Romantic Egoist -- the original manuscript of what was to become his first published novel. Revised extensively and renamed This Side of Paradise, Fitzgerald's account of the newly-liberated generation of the Roaring Twenties was the first of its kind. Published in 1920, it garnered Fitzgerald instant fame. However, the gleeful excesses of his new lifestyle soon soured for the author, a sentiment reflected in Fitzgerald's second novel, The Beautiful and Damned (1922). In 1924, he joined the "lost" society of American expatriates living on the French Riviera that he later described in Tender Is the Night. Shortly after arriving in France, Fitzgerald completed his most celebrated novel: The Great Gatsby. Its haunting portrayal of the American Dream and its ultimate corruption made The Great Gatsby the quintessential American novel of its time and Fitzgerald's most cherished work. In 1940, the author died of a heart attack, leaving his most promising work, The Last Tycoon, unfinished. Fitzgerald was almost as renowned for his turbulent private life as for his timeless literary works. He brought to his short-stories and novels the intense romanticism and decadence that epitomized the lifestyle of his generation in the Roaring Twenties. Image Size: 14.5 x 12.5 in. Overall Size: 16.75 x 14.75 in. Unframed. (B15539)

Howard Koslow (1924 - 2016) "George Washington" Signed lower left. Original oil painting on Wood Panel. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Proofcard for America's Greatest Military Heroes series, postmarked February 22, 1993. History generally looks upon George Washington as the "Father of our Country" the first president of a newly-formed nation. But it was Washington the Soldier who earned the lofty rank, and Washington the Man who won the love and affection of a grateful nation. A tall, strong man with stern features and broad shoulders, Washington commanded respect and admiration by his very presence. He is said to have been graceful -- even majestic -- in his movements and gestures; a man at once commanding, yet gentle and refined. As a young man he served notably in the British Army, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel. At 26, he returned to his Virginia homeland -- having attained renown as a fine British soldier. As a firsthand witness of British military procedures, Washington became an invaluable asset to the Americans, and, with the coming revolution, he was quick to offer his experienced judgment and military knowledge. impressed, members of the Continental Congress wisely elected him Commander-in-Chief of their Army. He accepted no pay for his services but led the Army brilliantly and bravely on to a victory that once seemed almost impossible. In triumph, Washington resigned his commission at Annapolis, Maryland. His military career ended, Washington at 51 looked forward to retirement, but history would hold for him yet another great call to duty -- the Presidency of the United States of America. Image Size: 13.75 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20.25 x 18 in. Unframed. (B09377)

Howard Koslow (American, 1924 - 2016) "Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson" Signed lower left. Original oil painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Proofcard for America's Greatest Military Heroes series, postmarked January 21, 1993. In the heat of a losing battle at Bull Run, Confederate General Barnard E. Bee despaired at the sight of his men falling back. He cried out, "Look, there is Jackson, standing like a stone wall." And so he was, General Thomas Jackson, his troops standing firm despite the raging Union attack. His unwavering stance turned the tide of the battle forcing the Union Army to retreat. From then on, he was known as "Stonewall Jackson," a strict, but skilled leader who pushed his men to the limits of their endurance. But their admiration for him won out and they called him "Old Jack," cheering whenever he appeared. A gallant figure of a man, Jackson led his troops boldly planning their movements with great precision. A master of the surprise attack, he repeatedly defeated attempts by the Union Army to join its forces for a march on Richmond; then he drove his opponents back to the Maryland border. Against odds of nearly two to one, Jackson defeated the Union armies, guessing their strategy and moving his troops quickly. Later, working with General Robert E. Lee, Jackson was able to win substantial victories for the South. But, during the battle of Chancellorsville, Jackson was mistaken for a Union Cavalryman and accidentally shot by his own men. On May 10, 1863, he spoke his last words: "Let us cross over the river and rest in the shade of the trees." Thus, the man who once termed war the "sum of all evils" died a tragic hero in the midst of war. Image Size: 13.75 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20.25 x 18 in. Unframed. (B09301)

Howard Koslow (American, 1924 - 2016) "Ulysses S. Grant" Signed lower left. Original oil painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original oil painting which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative PFCD for America's Greatest Military Heroes series, cancelled April 27, 1992. The year was 1861. The Civil War -- one of America's darkest eras -- had begun. When the cry for Union troops went out, one of the first to answer the call was a middle-aged farmer who had, years earlier, graduated from the famed United States Military Academy. His name was Ulysses S. Grant. On and off the battlefield, Grant exhibited the qualities of a great military leader. He always took the initiative, fought aggressively, and made quick, sure decisions. Within a few months of enlisting, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. Under Grant's staunch leadership and military prowess, the Union Army secured victory after victory. Indeed, Grant's troops won the bloody battles fought at Fort Henry, Fort Donelson and Vicksburg ... to name just a few. He was such a success as a military leader that in early 1864 President Abraham Lincoln promoted Grant to lieutenant general and put him in charge of all the Union troops. With this supreme authority bestowed upon him, Grant began a final campaign against the Southern troops of General Robert E. Lee. Grant's troops constantly pursued and attacked the enemy troops, until General Lee was finally forced to surrender on April 9, 1865 ... ending the war. Ulysses S. Grant's bravery and military genius won for him the love and admiration of America ... and eventually the Presidency of the United States. Image Size: 13.75 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20.25 x 18 in. Unframed. (B08788)

J. Craig Thorpe (American, B. 1948) "Alaska Locomotive" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original which appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Alaska Commemorative Cover postmarked August 15, 1995. August 15, 1900, marks the completion of Alaska's first rail route -- the White Pass & Yukon Railway. Construction of the 110-mile circuit between Skagway, Alaska, and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, began on May 27, 1898. The following July, an excursion train ran for four miles out of Skagway, and a year later the line extended to Bennett, British Columbia. In August 1900, at a cost of about $10 million, the entire railway was finally completed. A river division was established in 1901, connecting mining towns to the line by steamship. An aviation division was added in 1937 to fly passengers north of its northernmost stop at Whitehorse. When America entered World War II, the White Pass & Yukon was pressed into service by the U.S. Army. Vital to the construction of the Alcan Highway and to the movement of military cargo, the line saw traffic rise to a level far beyond any seen during the mining booms. Eventually, additional locomotives were brought in from across the country to meet the demands of the increased service. On May 1, 1946, the White Pass & Yukon returned to civilian use. The completion of a highway parallel to the railway, and reduction in output of the Anvil Mine in the Yukon Territory, brought the line to a close on October 8, 1982, although a portion of it has been reactivated for tourist service. Shown here is White Pass & Yukon's No. 1, a 2-6-0 type built by the Brooks Locomotive Works in 1881. Today, this engine is on display in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 18 x 15 in. Unframed. (B15152)

Shannon Stirnweis (American, B. 1931) "Philip Mazzei & Ben Franklin" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original which was published on a Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Italy 3.20 lire Philip Mazzei stamp issued on October 18, 1980. Like young men in every century, 26-year-old surgeon Philip Mazzei decided in 1752 that the profession for which he had been trained simply did not satisfy him. A merchant at heart, he quit his surgical practice and moved to London, where he organized Martini and Company, importers of cheese, wine and olive oil. Who could have guessed that this change would affect the course of American history? For in London, Mazzei met Benjamin Franklin, who persuaded the young man to move to the American colonies and introduce his southern European products there. Before sailing for Virginia, Mazzei returned to his native Tuscany to ask permission of the duke of that province to export the necessary materials and men. He also delivered two Franklin Stoves which the Duke had ordered from Franklin. Upon arriving in Virginia, Mazzei bought a parcel of land near the present Shadwell Station, about four miles east of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home. He and Jefferson became firm friends. Soon, his agricultural pursuits were overshadowed by his growing commitment to the cause of American freedom. He risked imprisonment for publishing his pro-independence views in both America and Europe. At the first sign of actual fighting, Mazzei enlisted in the "Independent Company" of Albemarle. Virginia Governor Patrick Henry thwarted his later efforts to join the Continental Army, though, persuading him that he could serve his adopted country far better with his pen than he could with his sword. Image Size: 17.75 x 15.25 in. Overall Size: 20.5 x 17.5 in. Unframed. (B06652)

Dennis Lyall (American, B. 1946) "Peace Flag" Signed lower middle. Original Oil painting on Canvas board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 33c Peace Flag Classic Collection Series stamp issued June 14, 2000. In the decades following the Civil War, the Peace Flag was created to symbolize America's dedication to world peace. One of the first steps in promoting this lofty goal began in 1899, at The Hague, a scenic city in the Netherlands. The Hague Court held its first international peace conference where representatives met to settle international quarrels and prevent war. The purpose of this conference was to codify international law by providing official procedures in mediation, inquiry and arbitration. In addition, delegates hoped to establish statutes to peacefully solve international disputes and promote disarmament. The United States was represented by Ambassador Andrew D. White, former president of Cornell University; Seth Low, president of Columbia University; Stanford Newell, minister to the Netherlands; Captain William Crozier of the U.S. Army; Captain T. Mahan of the U.S. Navy, and GREW. Holls, a member of the New York bar. Although the conference failed to reach agreement on disarmament, it did establish conventions concerning the pacific settlement of international disputes, the rules of land warfare, and the application to naval war of the principles of the Geneva Convention of 1864. Image Size: 13.5 x 11.5 in. Overall Size: 19.5 x 15 in. Unframed. (B16822)

19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SCHOOL Portrait of a Brunette Womanoil on canvas77 x 64 cm (30 1/4 x 25 1/4 in.) PROVENANCECollection of Ernie O'Malley (1897-1957), Irish Republican Army officer and Literary FigureThence by descent in the familyCONDITION Observed in frame, the painting appears in age-appropriate condition. Overall very fine craquelure. The canvas has been relined. Along the upper edge the canvas as lifted. Inspection under UV shows scattered retouching around 5%, mostly around the womans face and lower left corner. framed dimensions: 97 x 84 cm (38 1/4 x 33 1/8 in.) N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

THURLOE CONNOLLY (IRISH 1918-2016)Sailboatsoil on canvas 31 x 51 cm (12 1/4 x 20 1/8 in.)PROVENANCECollection of Ernie O'Malley (1897-1957), Irish Republican Army officer and Literary FigureThence by descent in the familyCONDITION Observed in frame, the painting appears in age-appropriate condition. Overall craquelure visible to the naked eye, most notably against the dark sea. Scattered losses to the perimeter. Inspection under UV shows no apparent sign of restoration. framed dimensions: 47 x 71 cm (18 1/2 in. x 28) N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

A mixed collection of predominantly post-war military cloth insignia, including shoulders chevrons, titles, patches badges - including Royal Army Pay Corps, Royal Marines Commandos, Corps of Commissionaires boards and cap badge, Royal Engineers, blue uniform pocket embroidered with crest, two rifles and 1926 date, and others, including bullion examples and a Scottish silver sgian dubh, hallmarked for Edinburgh 1975, further stamped 'RA' for Robert Allison, overall length 15cm (hilt chipped, tip of blade a.f, some wear to scabbard)(qty)

A collection of seventeen assorted 19th century Military paintings and prints including Murray Urquhart (1880-1972) study of a Rifleman, dated 1934, 26 x 12.5cm,watercolour of a rifleman, unsigned, 13 x 9.5cm, an 1837 coloured aquatint, Rifle Brigade, 22 x 16cm, a modern colour print, Officer of Coldstream Guards, Ackermanns print of Coldstream Guards, coloured engraving, British Army Rifle Bridage / 5th Dragoons, coloured engraving, British Officer Rifle Core, coloured lithograph of the British Army at the Seat of War, No.2 The Rifles, overall 28 x 37cm, coloured engraving, 'Rifleman Presenting', colour reprint 'Horn Musick', a colour lithograph, 'Coldstream Drummer', a colour lithograph, 'Infantry Officer's of The British Army', 37 x 46cm overall, framed set of four coloured engravings, 'Rifle Shooting', colour lithograph, 'Rifle Brigade', 28 x 21cm, colour lithograph, 'Officer's of The British Army No.31 Rifle Brigade', 27 x 23cm, coloured lithograph, 'Guardsmen', 40 x 29cm overall and a colour aquatint, 'Fusiliers', 23 x 36cm

Four: Private T. Thornburgh, Highland Light Infantry, late Cameron Highlanders Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (777. Pte. T. Thornburgh 1/Cam’n Highrs.); India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (No... Pte. T. Thornburgh 2. High...); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (2647 Pte. T. Thornburgh. Highland Lt. Infy.); Khedive’s Star 1884-6, unnamed as issued, last with two small drilled holes to lower edges on each side of star and with copy suspension bar; contact marks and pitting therefore overall good fine, the LS&GC better (4) £260-£300 --- Thomas Thornborough was born at Dalkeith, Midlothian and attested for the Cameron Highlanders, serving with the 1st Battalion in Egypt. He was discharged on 26 April 1886, having purchased his discharge, at the age of 22, but re-enlisted in January 1887 into the Highland Light Infantry, serving overseas in India and Ceylon. He was discharged in October 1904, his intended place of residence being Dalkeith. Sold with copied research.

19th Century black military uniform having short jacket with braid decoration, red braided under jacket, cumberbund and three pairs of trousers, together with a pair of leather boots with beechwood trees and one boot pull. Believed to have belonged to Colonel H.B Davies, see also lot 130 (his travelling trunks made in India suggesting he served as part of the British Army in India). (B.P. 21% + VAT) Appearing in good condition overall commensurate with age. No significant damage or losses.

A World War II women's Land Army uniform, comprising heavy duty belted raincoat, two jackets and three pairs of dungarees (6)Condition report:These measure approximateky 41cm across shoulder to shoulder. Some are named Ruby and numbered 153819. Overall, condition is good considering the age, with general light signs of use, but no obvious damage or repairs.

Dinky Toys - Two boxed military Dinky Toys. Lot consists of Dinky #622 10 Ton Army Truck; and #661 Scammell Recovery Tractor. Both models show signs of play and use with some chipping (mainly to #622 - which also a dent in the rear canopy) and appear to be in Fair plus - Good overall condition, housed in Fair blue and white striped lift off lid boxes with age related wear, scuffing and pencil mark to one. (2) (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Britains - Two boxed Britains diecast motorcycles in unassociated boxes. Lot consists of Britains #9686 Triumph Thunderbird in metallic blue with rider in brown jacket and silver helmet in box for #9696 Speed Twin Rider; together with #9698 British Army Dispatch Rider in a box for #9670 German Army Dispatch Rider. Both models appear Mint in Good overall unassociated boxes with age and storage related wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

[JAPANESE SURRENDER]: An unusual commemorative envelope featuring a neatly affixed 6.5 x 4 magazine photograph taken on the occasion of the Surrender of Japan on board the USS Missouri at Tokyo Bay on 2nd September 1945, individually signed by Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964, American General of the Army who officially accepted the Surrender of Japan in his capacity as Supreme Allied Commander; signed 'D. MacA'), Chester W. Nimitz (1885-1966, American Fleet Admiral, signatory to the instrument of surrender) and Jonathan Wainwright (1883-1953, American General, Commander of Allied Forces in the Philippines at the time of the Japanese Surrender) and further signed to a clear area of the envelope by Arthur Percival (1887-1966, British Lieutenant General, present at the Japanese Surrender, and known for his own surrender to the Imperial Japanese Army following the Battle of Singapore in 1942, representing the largest surrender in British military history). Post marked at Washington DC, 28th September 1945. A rare grouping of signatures. Some light overall age wear and minor scuffing to the lower left corner of the image, about VG 

NUREMBERG TRIALS - TAYLOR TELFORD: (1908-1998) American Lawyer, best known for his role as Counsel for the Prosecution at the Nuremberg Trials. A good signed 10 x 8 photograph by Taylor, the US Army official image showing the Chief Counsel Prosecutor standing, in uniform, during one of his allegations at the Nuremberg Trials. Signed in bold black ink `Telford Taylor´, to the upper clear border of the image. Small overall minor age wear with two creases to the corners. G In these trials at Nuremberg, 163 of the 200 defendants who were tried were found guilty in some or all of the charges of the indictments. Although Taylor was not wholly satisfied with the outcomes of the Nuremberg Trials, he considered them a success because they set a precedent and defined a legal base for crimes against peace and humanity.

NUREMBERG TRIALS - FERENCZ BEN: (1920- ) American Lawyer, best known for his role as Prosecutor in one of the twelve military trials held by US at the Nuremberg Trials. A good signed 10 x 8 photograph by Ferencz, the US Army official image showing three Nuremberg Prosecutors, seated, during the trial against 22 leading members of German SS Extermination Squads (Einsatzgruppen) for the deliberate murder of more than one million innocent people. The shot was taken on 30th September 1947. Signed in bold red ink `Ben B. Ferencz´, to the lower clear border of the image. Small overall minor age wear, otherwise G to VG

LANNES JEAN: (1769-1809) Marshal of France. Duc de Montebello. One of Napoleon's most daring and talented generals and personal friend of the Emperor. A rare letter of historical content, L.S., `Lannes´, two pages, 4to, Tudela, 25th November 1808, to his wife Louise Guéhenneuc, in French. Lannes is exultant and lengthy reports on his victory at the Battle of Tudela in Spain two days earlier, stating in part `I had written to you from Burgos that I intended to remain close to the Emperor, but I received the order on that same day to take the command of the army corps under Marshal Moncey and the division under General Lagrange. I marched to Logrono in order to attack the enemy who was here, fifty thousand men commanded by Catagnos. He was in a dreadful position, and has been tumbled from all flancs by six thousand men. Judge the valor of that scoundrel. I hope all will be under control before four days. We have chased them everywhere. He has not a single cannon now, we have taken all his artillery and made till now six thousand prisoners. There you have his formidable armies fully destroyed.´,  Lannes further refers to his wife´s brother who is his aide-de-camp, stating `Louis had a horse killed under him and got his teeth hit, nothing important.. I am a bit tired, and intend to leave in two days to return alongside His Majesty. General Lagrange had his arm shot through, he is here with me, but nothing broken, it will be fine in a month time. Please tell Madame Lagrange to be calm, she will meet her husband in a month, he is departing to France. And you too, be secure, we will not have troubles, there is no more enemy, no army.´, and Lannes concludes with an unusual remark saying `The Battle of Tudela is the finest one we have ever had´. Further again referring to his wife´s health, to the difficulties of sending letters when he is far from the Emperor head-quarters, and asking for detailed information on his children. Lannes also asks his wife to forward his best regards to Corvisart `..tell him that I won´t forget his advice about the English..´ A letter of excellent content. With address leaf, postmarked. Small area of paper loss to the address leaf as a result of the letter opening, not affecting the text. Overall minor age wear, creasing and small tear to the bottom edge, only affecting partially the flourish of the signature. Together with an A.L.S. by Joseph-César Saint-Mars, aide-de-camp to Marshal Lannes, one page, 4to, [Head Quarters at Aranda del Duero], 26th November [1808], to Lannes´ wife, Louise Guéhenneuc, in French. Saint-Mars reports on similar topics, the Battle of Tudela, about his correspondent´s brother Louis, and states in part `Marshal Lannes is keeping well and should not take long to return to the Emperor Head-Quarters where I have been ordered to return to announce this victory..´ G, 2 The Battle of Tudela, near Navarre, in Spain, took place on 23rd November 1808. French army led by Marshal Lannes attacked a Spanish army leaded by General Castanos. It resulted in a full victory of Napoleon´s forces.Louise Antoinette de Guéhéneuc (1782-1856) Duchess of Montebello. Second wife of Marshal Lannes. Louise was a French "dame d´honneur", being the Mistrss of the Robes to Empress Marie Louise of France. Bon Adrien Jeannot de Moncey (1754-1842) Marshal of France, Duc de Conegliano. A prominent soldier in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Joseph Lagrange (1763-1836) French General and Count. A distinguished officer who fought at the Peninsula wars, Battle of Dresden, Leipzig, among many others.Charles-Louis Guéhéneuc (1783-1849) Frenc. Lannes´ brother-in law and his aide de camp since 1805. In 1809, and after Lannes´ death, he became aide-de-camp to the Emperor Napoleon I. Francisco Javier Castaños (1758-1852) Spanish General and Politician. One of the most important Spanish military officers during the Napoleonic Wars. He also served as the first President of the Senate of Spain in 1834. Appointed by the Spanish Queen Duke of Bailen for his heroic actions in the Battle of Bailen, the first defeat of the Napoleonic armies at open field which caused the flight of Spain of King Joseph Bonaparte. Jean Nicolas Corvisart-Desmarets (1755-1821) French Physician. In 1804 Corvisart became the primary physician of Napoleon Bonaparte, attending him until Bonaparte´s exile to St. Helena in 1815.

SCHWARZENBERG KARL PHILIPP:(1771-1820) Prince of Schwarzenberg. Austrian field Marshal. He took part in the Battle of Wagram and was in charge of the negotiation in 1810 of the marriage between Napoleon and Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria. Very rare A.L.S., `Schwarzenberg´, one page, oblong 8vo, near Berezino, Minsk, Belarus, 9th August 1812, to General Jean Louis Reyner, in French. Schwarzenberg states in part `I have received the letter brought to me by the Hussards patrol. I will be tomorrow at 8h in the morning near Pruzanne to push the enemy, if possible, out of this location and therefore allow our junction. I invite you Monsieur le Comte, to help my military move, pushing with vigor any trops you may find before you.´ The present letter sheds light on these events, when the 30.000 men of the Austrian corps leaded by Schwarzenberg and the 7th corps leaded by Reynier joined and together obtained the victory at the Battle of Gorodetchna. Overall age wear, with uneven left edge and a very small area of paper loss to the bottom left corner. About G Jean Louis Ebénézer Reynier (1771-1814) French army General during the French Revolutionary Wars.Schwarzenberg gave a ball in honour of the bride Marie Louise of Austria, on the occasion of her marriage to Napoleon in July 1810, which ended in a fire that killed many of the guests, including his own sister-in-law.Napoleon held Schwarzenberg in great esteem, and gave him the command of Austrian corps in the Russian campaign of 1812.

RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN 1812: An excellent selection of three documents signed by three French Generals, all of them killed during the Russian Campaign of 1812, comprising Jean Louis Romeuf (1766-1812) Brigade-General, Governor of the Duchy of Warsaw and friend of Lafayette. Romeuf died after a cannon ball hit him at the Battle of Borodino (Bataille de la Moskova). Napoleon´s surgeon, Dominique Larrey, tried in vain to save his life on the battle field. Rare A.L.S., Romeuf, one page, 4to, Hamburg, n.d., to a military inspector, in French. Romeuf reports on `..the new organization of the 1st, 3rd & 5th divisions of Cuirassiers..´; Jean-Claude Roussel (1771-1812) French General killed at Ostrovno, by a French outpost sentinel who thought by mistake that Roussel was an enemy. Attractive multiple D.S., `Roussel´, one page, folio, Reggio, 19th July 1800, to Benjamin Battu, in French. The document, showing the printed heading of the infantry army of Italy, being a certificate indicating that Battu cannot continue serving `..because of his woundsas a result of the Khoel affair, on 2nd Frimaire, year five..´ Countersigned by several members of the administration Council. Bearing an attractive red wax seal to the left border in fine condition; and Jean-Victor Tharreau (1767-1812) French General killed at the Battle of Borodino (Bataille de Moskova). L.S., J.V. Tharaud, one page, 8vo, n.p., 9th March 1800, in French. The document, bearing the heading of the Army of the Rhine, is an order given by Tharreau to evacuate Plobsheim which has been by mistake occupied by the 3rd battalion, instead of Plaishem, stating in part `…I order to evacuate it as well as the location of Eschau..´ Small repair to the verso, due to clipped small area where correspondent´s name was.  Very small overall age wear, otherwise VG, 3

SUCHET LOUIS GABRIEL: (1770-1826) Marshal of France. Duc d´Albufera. One of the most brilliant of Napoleon´s Generals. L.S., `Le M.al Duc d´Albufera´, one page, 4to, Head Quarters of San Felipe, 27th June 1813, to Adjutant Galland, in French. The letter bears to the upper left corner the written heading of the Aragon army, and is a provisional appointment as vice-Lieutenant of the 114th regiment. The letter states in part `..according to the authorization that H.M. the Emperor and King, forwarded by H.Ex. the Minister of war, dated 19th May, I have appointed you..´ With blank integral leaf. Overall staining to the blank leaf, and few stains to the upper front edge, not affecting the text or signature. G 

BLUCHER GEBHARD VON: (1742-1819) Prince von Wahlstatt. Prussian Field Marshal. Von Blucher leaded the Prussian army against Napoleon At the battles of Leipzig and Waterloo playing a decisive role in the allied victory. He is the highest-decorated Prussian soldier in history. An excellent and rare A.L.S., `Blucher´, two pages, 4to, Namur, 16th June 1815, to his brother-in-law, in German. Blucher writes the present letter on the morning of the Battle of Ligny, and only two days before the Battle of Waterloo. Blucher reports on the course of the present campaign, and states in part `I have been called again to the battle field, I hope and wish that the war will not be of long duration..´, further mentioning that he is recommending his brother to retain a "Gaull" as long as the war lasts, and that he has also commented this with his daughter-in-law in Berlin. A historical date letter. With blank integral leaf with upper right corner clipped. Small overall age wear and creasing, otherwise G The Battle of Ligny, 16th June 1815, on the day of the present letter. The Battle of Ligny was the last victory in Napoleon's military career.The French troops leaded by Napoleon I defeated part of the Prussian army under Field Marshal Blucher. The battle resulted in a tactical victory for Napoleon, but the bulk of the Prussian army survived the battle, and played a pivotal role two days later at the Battle of Waterloo.The Battle of Waterloo, two days later, ensured as Blucher´s wished that the war was not going to be of long duration. Ligny is in the Wallonian region, in Belgium. 

LARREY DOMINIQUE JEAN: (1766-1842) French Surgeon of Napoleon´s Grande Armée. Larrey was the Emperor´s favourite surgeon, an innovator in the battlefield medicine and widely considered one of the first modern military surgeons. Rare and extremely interesting lengthy A.L.S., `D.J. Larrey´, four pages, 8vo, Dresden, 7th July 1813, to his wife, in French. Larrey first reports on his recent conversation with the Emperor stating in part `I was waiting for the right moment to talk to H[is] M[ajesty] about this friend and for this reason I was keeping all the time the paper in my pocket. That morning at dawn…the Emperor asked me few graceful questions regarding my wounded soldiers with mutilated fingers, and I responded to all of them. Then he told me "Seems like you have had a great success as I have been told that they were all recovering", Yes Sir, we have only lost a very small number. "That is good, I am satisfied". Because Your Majesty is satisfied with my behaviour, would you allow me to ask for a favour? "Yes, What do you want?"..´ Larrey reports the full sentences exchanged with the Emperor, who finally had to refuse to Larrey´s request, further saying `..everybody was astonished, and were commenting the great influence I was having on the Emperor, because he gave to me many details and explanations regarding my request and the reasons for denying it..´ Larrey refers to the difficulty in finding the right moment and having the opportunity to talk to the Emperor, also saying `..in case the Emperor doesn´t change his mind, your sister and family should be happy as they have fortune, while we do not have a sol. I will not complain. I will have so many good souvenirs of my medical career, that as long as you have enough to live when I will die, that my soul will leave satisfied.´ Further on Larrey says `..Everything makes me fear a new war… I hope I will be able to see you before the 19th of November, because if I had to do another winter campaign I would for sure die. I hardly can warm up now.´ Before concluding Larrey refers to the news received from his friend Pelletan who is still at Wilna. A letter of very interesting content. Provenance, Crawford collection. Very small overall, minor age wear. VG   Marie Elisabeth Laville-Leroux (1770-1842) French Painter and wife of Larrey. She was pupil of David, and used to sign her paintings "Larrey" when accompanying her husband during Napoleon´s campaigns.         Larrey was right when he writes "Everything makes me fear a new war". Only a month later, 11th August, Austria would put an end to the armistice, and few weeks later took place the last major victory of Napoleon at the battle of Dresden. Philippe Jean Pelletan (1747-1829) French Surgeon. One of Napoleon´s consultant-surgeon from 1804. Pelletan was present at the crime scene of Marat and signed the minutes on the death certificate and was also responsible of the controversial autopsy of the 10 years older Louis XVII, younger son of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, both executed. It has been reported that during the autopsy, Pelletan was shocked to see the countless scars which covered the body of Louis XVII as a result of the physical abuse the child suffered while imprisoned in the Temple.   Napoleon would say about Larrey `If the army ever erects a monument to express its gratitude, it should do so in honour of Larrey.´At Waterloo in 1815 his bravery under fire was noticed by the Duke of Wellington who saluted his courage and ordered not to fire in his direction so as to "give the brave man time to gather up the wounded". When the battle was lost, Larrey was taken prisoner by the Prussians when he was trying to escape. They were about to execute him on the spot but was recognized by one of the German surgeons because he had saved the life of Blucher´s son when he was wounded and taken prisoner by the French. He was pardoned, invited as a guest to Blucher's dinner table and authorized to go back to France with money and proper clothes.

[NAPOLEON BONAPARTE – THE LITTLE KNOWN FIRST WILL OF THE EMPEROR]: BERTRAND HENRI GATIEN (1773-1844) French General. Count Bertrand and Grand Marshal of the Palace. Bertrand was aide-de-camp to Napoleon I and the closest officer to the Emperor, who had full confidence in him. He served during the expedition to Egypt and the Battles of Austerlitz, Wagram, Leipzig and Waterloo and accompanied Napoleon I to Elba in 1814 and to St. Helena in 1815. Bertrand was condemned to death in 1816 but did not return to France until Napoleon´s death when King Louis XVIII granted his amnesty. In 1840 Bertrand went to St. Helena to bring Napoleon´s remains to France. An extremely rare and interesting Autograph Manuscript signed `C[om]te Bertrand´, two pages, 4to, Longwood, St. Helena, 2nd August 1819 and 12th December 1820, in French. Bertrand, the closest General to Napoleon in his last years, copies in full the letter he received from Napoleon I in 1819 with the Emperor´s first draft of his Last Will and Testament (predating his ultimate Will of 1821) and his instructions regarding his belongings. The autograph manuscript states, in part, loyally copying Napoleon´s letter, `My dear B[ertran]d, I send to you my codicil written in my hand in order that after my death you could claim everything that belongs to me here at St. Helene. You will dispose of it as follows. You will give half of my diamonds to Madame Bertrand and the other half to Madame de Montholon…´ Napoleon further asks Bertrand to give differing amounts of money to various individuals including Montholon, Marchand, St. Denis, Bertrand (receiving the greatest amount) and a few others, all of them the closest allies to Napoleon in his final years. The Emperor further states `You will keep my silverware, my weapons, my porcelain, my books…..for my son…´ further instructing `I will give you a letter this evening…with my instructions for the fund investment of a sum of 6.000.000, keep all this in order to be able to return them to me if it is convenient to me.´ Bertrand adds `2nd August Signed Nap. Written to the envelope To Count Bertrand, my grand Marshal…. Attached to a parcel stamped with 2 seals with coat of arms of the Emperor with the written text This is my will, written in my hand signed Napoleon…´ Marshal Bertrand adds `The Emperor gave me in the evening a parcel…. on which was written.. Bertrand will keep at my disposal or will open after my death.´ To the second page Bertrand adds an annotation, dated 12th December 1820, giving some more details about the instructions received from the Emperor. An extremely interesting historical document in the hand of Napoleon´s closest General in his last years at St Helena. Very small overall minor age wear with one crease to bottom left corner, otherwise VG The original copy of this first draft of Napoleon’s Last Will and Testament was burned, together with other documents, by Bertrand and Marchand in the afternoon of 19th April 1821 following Napoleon´s orders as his final, and more commonly quoted, Last Will and Testament had been completed.                                   Charles Tristan, Marquis de Montholon (1783-1853) French General during the Napoleonic Wars. He chose to go into exile on St. Helena with Napoleon I after the Emperor´s second abdication. Louis Joseph Narcisse Marchand (1791-1876) Count of the first Empire. Marchand was “Valet de chambre”of the Emperor, also during his captivity in St. Helena. Alongside Bertrand and Montholon, he was one of the three executors of Napoleon’s Last Will and Testament. Louis Etienne Saint-Denis (1788-1856) called by Napoleon Mameluke Ali his “French-born servant”. Napoleon required him to dress in the style of the Mamelukes. Saint-Denis went to Russia with Napoleon, joined Napoleon on Elba, returned to France for the “Hundred Days,” and accompanied Napoleon into exile on St. Helena, where he served as second valet and as Napoleon’s librarian. Saint-Denis was born at Versailles, where his father served King Louis XVI as an overseer of the royal stables. The Mamelukes were the slave horsemen of the Ottoman Empire. They became the rulers of Egypt. Napoleon was impressed by the Mamelukes’ courage and fighting skills. He formed a special Mameluke corps in the French army.

MOVILA IEREMIA: (1555-1606) Voivode of Moldavia 1595-1600 & 1600-06. Very rare L.S., `Hyeremia Boebo´ (“Ieremia Voivod”), two pages, folio, Zuchovica, 20th September 1596, to Reverend Bishop Alphonso, Apostolic Nuncio in Transylvania, in Latin. Movila, in his capacity as Voivode of Moldavia presented to the heading as `Ieremia Movila, By the Grace of God, Prince and life heir of Moldavia….´, refers to the letters received from his correspondent, to the Secretary Simon who has reported a number of messages, and states in part `..Finally, and regarding the Christian Princes, we hope that your Holiness will intercede on our behalf and with insistence, and for this and similar matters dealt we thank to your Illustrious Holiness…´, further saying `..Your Holiness has supported us, and we could value your blinding and abundant affection, which as we expect between Christian Princes will bring and maintain good friendship and peace, and that God with his grace will reward us and our Kingdom…´, and before concluding says `We received the letters from Joanis de Marini, from Prague, and we learned the news and also that our old friendship was well remembered. We deeply rejoice learning that the Christian army… and will become powerful. And we pray God so that he will always concede everything because of the Christian offerings..´ With address leaf, bearing remnants of a former wax seal. Small overall age wear and creasing, otherwise G     

FREDERICK: (1763-1827) Duke of York and Albany, son of King George III. Commander-in-Chief of the Forces 1795-1809. D.S., Frederick FM, one page (vellum), oblong folio, n.p., 25th July 1797. The partially printed document, completed in manuscript, is a military commission appointing Scheider to be a Cornet in Hompesch's Chasseurs a Cheval. Signed by the Duke of York at the foot and countersigned by his two military secretaries Robert Brownrigg (1758-1833) British General who served as Governor of British Ceylon 1812-20, and Captain Edwin Hewgill (c.1761-1809). Some light overall age wear, about VG The Hompesch Hussars were an auxiliary French regiment of the British Army formed during the French Revolutionary Wars as part of the Armee des Emigres.  

KERENSKY ALEXANDER: (1881-1970) Russian Lawyer and key political figure in the Russian Revolution of 1917. Vintage bold blue ink signature (`Alexander Kerensky´) on an oblong small 8vo first day cover envelope, New York, 17th November 1961. The document being the commemorative presentation of an 8 cents U.S. postage stamp showing a portrait of John J. Pershing. The first day cover envelope shows the printed portrait of Pershing in uniform with the printed text beneath “American Military Leader”. Small overall minor age wear, otherwise G John J. Pershing (1860-1948) General of the United States Army. Nicknamed “Black Jack”. Pershing commanded the Expeditionary Forces on the Western Front during World War I.

CESPEDES DEL CASTILLO CARLOS MANUEL: (1819-1874) Cuban Revolutionary. Known as the ''Father of the Motherland'', Cespedes is considered a Cuban hero who freed slaves and leaded the declaration of Cuban Independence in 1868. A good content D.S., `C.M. de Cespedes´, one page, 4to, Ojo de Agua, 14th December 1868, in Spanish. The document is a decree, bearing an attractive vignette of the Provisional Government to the heading with a large blind embossed seal. The decree, signed by Cespedes in his capacity of General in chief of the Liberation army of Cuba, contains two articles related to the salaries that will be paid to the citizens that will join the revolutionary troops, stating `First Article - All citizens that voluntarily and spontaneously will or have already accepted to take up arms to defend the holy cause of the Independence of Cuba, whatever their nationality is, will be paid since the day of their registration thirty four pesos per month.´ further, and to the second decree article, the document refers to the officers´ salaries. Overall age wear and heavy creasing, mostly to left border and to edges, with trimmed edges, not affecting the signature. About FR 

O´HIGGINS BERNARDO: (1778-1842) Chilean independence Leader of Spanish and Irish ancestry. Supreme Director of Chile 1817-23. O´Higgins freed Chile from Spanish rule and is considered one of the founding fathers of Chile. D.S., `O´Higgins´, two pages, folio, Palace of Santiago de Chile, 12th January 1819, in Spanish. The partially printed document, entitled “The Supreme Director of the State of Chile”, is a grant given to Antonio Miguelen, soldier of the 7th Battalion of the Andes army, injured during the last war campaign, authorizing the payment of four pesos from now. The document bears a paper seal affixed to the front and several countersignatures to front and verso. Overall foxing stains, with edges slightly trimmed. FR to G

Orwell (George) Homage to Catalonia, first edition, endpapers browned, very occasional light dust-soiling, original green cloth, spine gilt, very lightly marked, dust-jacket, minor fraying to spine ends, spine a little darkened, still overall an excellent copy, 8vo, 1938.⁂ Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations fighting for the POUM militia of the Republican army during the Spanish Civil War. The war was one of the defining turning points of his political outlook and a significant impulse for what led him to write in 1946 "Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for Democratic Socialism, as I understand it."

An early-mid 19th century jewelled and enamelled gold presentation snuff box, possibly French, of shaped rectangular form and with fine blue and black enamel foliate decoration overall, the hinged cover later applied with diamond-set initials CA for Carlo Alberto, King of Sardinia, and surmounted with the Crown of Savoy within elaborate foliate borders, unmarked, 8.5cm wide, red leather case PROVENANCE: Formerly the property of Colonel Sir Thomas Reade CB (1782 - 1849) and thence by descent to the current owner. Colonel Sir Thomas Reade CB was born in Congleton. Aged sixteen he ran away from home and joined the Army. Following campaigns in Europe, Egypt and America, and by then a much-decorated Colonel, he was knighted aged just 33. In 1816 Reade set sail with Admiral Sir Hudson Lowe for St Helena with Napoleon Bonaparte. Reade was Deputy Adjutant General to Lowe the commander of the garrison guarding Napoleon in St Elena. Reade became the 'chief go between' since Napoleon and Lowe famously did not get on. Following Napoleon's death on 5 May 1821 Reade returned to England and on 5 June 1824 was appointed Consul General in Tunis, a post he held until his death in 1849. Reade was a collector of Islamic manuscripts. His important collection is now in the British Library following its sale at Sotheby & Wilkinson in 1852. Buried in Tunis, there is a fine memorial to Reade in St Peter's Church, Congelton. Accompanied by the draft of a diplomatic letter prepared in Chancery 4th Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Turin dated 8 August 1846, for signature by the Secretary of State, together with the final, and shorter, version of the letter which was issued. This letter accompanied the snuff box, a diplomatic gift to Reade, at the time the British Consul General in the Regency of Tunis from 1824 until his death in 1849. Also accompanied with two volumes of 'Napoleon in Exile - A Voice from St Helena' by Barry O'Meara - Napoleon's surgeon, which record Reade's dealings with the Emperor.

Victorian coromandel and brass box, with fitted interior, 33cm acrossCondition report: Two horizontal splits to top, slight splits to sides, the fabric lining to underside of top is loose and general wear to interior, Leuchars patent lock and makers plaque for Junior Army Navy Stores, Regent Street, W. Overall no severe damages- with original key

A collection of assorted 19th century Military paintings and prints including Murray Urquhart (1880-1972) study of a Rifleman, dated 1934, 26 x 12.5cm,watercolour of a rifleman, unsigned, 13 x 9.5cm, an 1837 coloured aquatint, Rifle Brigade, 22 x 16cm, a modern colour print, Officer of Coldstream Guards, Ackermanns print of Coldstream Guards, coloured engraving, British Army Rifle Bridage / 5th Dragoons, coloured engraving, British Officer Rifle Core, coloured lithograph of the British Army at the Seat of War, No.2 The Rifles, overall 28 x 37cm, coloured engraving, 'Rifleman Presenting', colour reprint 'Horn Musick', a colour lithograph, 'Coldstream Drummer', a colour lithograph, 'Infantry Officer's of The British Army', 37 x 46cm overall, framed set of four coloured engravings, 'Rifle Shooting', colour lithograph, 'Rifle Brigade', 28 x 21cm, colour lithograph, 'Officer's of The British Army No.31 Rifle Brigade', 27 x 23cm, coloured lithograph, 'Guardsmen', 40 x 29cm overall and a colour aquatint, 'Fusiliers', 23 x 36cm

Pistole Mod. Frommer Stop S.Nr. 75627 Kal.: 7,65mm Brw. mit kaiserlicher Militärabnahme Hersteller, Modell- und Kaliberbezeichnung linksseitig am Schlitten. Deutsche militärische Abnahme 1. Weltkrieg links am Griffstück im vorderen Bereich des Abzugsbügels. Waffe mit schwarzen Kunststoffgriffschalen. Brünierung stellenweise stärker berieben bzw. schwach vorhanden. Insgesamt in einem guten Gesamtzustand. Laut Central Power Pistols von Still wurden insgesamt 25 000 Stück an das deutsche Militär geliefert. Erlaubnis-, bzw. Erwerbscheinpflichtig. German Military Model Frommer Stop Pistol. Serial number 75627. 7.65mm production pistol features 97% of the original factory finish with near MINT bore showing almost NO wear to grooves. Bluing shows "in and out" holster wear in places. This Army contract pistol features German military WWI acceptance stamp to trigger guard. Overall, the pistol is in very good condition and according to the book "Central Power Pistols" by Still, approximately 25,000 examples were delivered to the German Military. Important : under German law this gun requires a license. If your license qualifies you to buy this type of firearm we will be pleased to obtain an export license for you based on your import permit (if required in the country you live) . We can also export to your licensed firearms dealer. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be pleased to help you.

Verleihungsurkunde zum Eisernen Kreuz 1. Klasse, 1813, an den Premier - Lieutenant Blumenthal vom 1. Westpreußischen Infanterie - Regiment. Die Urkunde Doppelblatt mit Lacksiegel. Datiert "Paris, den 2ten October 1815". Mit Originalunterschrift König Friedrich Wilhelm III.Urkundenblatt gefaltet, am oberen Rand und in der Mitte beidseitig minimal brüchig Insgesamt in sehr schöner Erhaltung. Elias Friedrich Wilhelm Blumenthal (* 18. August 1790 in Berlin; † 25. Mai 1859 in Potsdam). Seine Eltern waren der Hofrat Karl Friedrich Gottlob Blumenthal und dessen Ehefrau Johanna Sophie Friederike, geborene Oehlmann. Blumenthal trat im Jahr 1806 als Gefreitenkorporal in das Füsilierbataillon "von Kaiserling" der Preußischen Armee ein und nahm während des Vierten Koalitionskrieges an den Gefechten bei Sandau, Waren sowie der Schlacht bei Lübeck teil. Nach dem Frieden von Tilsit und der Neuorganisation der Armee kam er Mitte August 1809 als Portepeefähnrich in das 1. Westpreußische Infanterie-Regiment und avancierte Ende September 1809 zum Sekondeleutnant. Während des Feldzuges gegen Russland kämpfte Blumenthal 1812 bei Eckau, Gräfenthal und Tomoscna. Während der Befreiungskriege nahm er an der Belagerungen von Erfurt und Laon teil. Er kämpfte in den Schlachten bei Bautzen, Dresden, Leipzig, Laon, Paris, Ligny und Belle Alliance. Ferner befand er sich bei den Gefechten bei Dannigkow, Königswartha, Bunzlau, Beauval, May, Claye, Charleroi, Gilly, Villers-Cotterets und Issy. Für sein Wirken bei Leipzig erhielt Blumenthal das Eiserne Kreuz II. Klasse und für Ligny das Kreuz I. Klasse. Nach dem Krieg stieg er bis Ende September 1819 zum Kapitän und Kompaniechef auf. Mit seiner Beförderung zum Major wurde Blumenthal am 30. März 1836 Kommandeur des I. Bataillons im 26. Landwehr-Regiments ernannt. Daran schloss sich ab dem 30. März 1844 eine Verwendung im 13. Infanterie-Regiment an. In dieser Stellung am 31. März 1846 zum Oberstleutnant befördert, beauftragte man ihn am 20. Mai 1847 mit der Führung des 19. Infanterie-Regiment und ernannte Blumenthal am 18. Januar 1848 zum Regimentskommandeur. Er wurde am 10. Mai 1848 zum Oberst befördert und erhielt am 9. August 1849 seinen Abschied mit Pension. Nach seiner Verabschiedung erhielt Blumenthal am 30. August 1849 den Charakter als Generalmajor.Am 11. Mai 1858 stellte man ihn mit seiner Pension zur Disposition. Er starb am 25. Mai 1859 in Potsdam. Schönes und extrem seltenes Verleihungsdokument aus einer der größten Epochen der deutschen Geschichte.Es haben sich nur ganz wenige Urkunden zum EK 1. Klasse 1813 erhalten. Vor allem am Alter gemessen in sehr gutem Zustand. Award Certificate for the Iron Cross 1st Class, 1813, to Premier - Lieutenant Blumenthal of the 1st West Prussian Infantry Regiment. The document is a double sheet with original lacquer seal. Dated Paris, the 2nd of October 1815. With original ink signature of King Frederick William III. Document sheet folded, minimally brittle at upper margin and centre on both sides. Overall in very fine condition. Elias Friedrich Wilhelm Blumenthal (* 18 August 1790 in Berlin; † 25 May 1859 in Potsdam). His parents were the court counsellor Karl Friedrich Gottlob Blumenthal and his wife Johanna Sophie Friederike, née Oehlmann. Blumenthal joined the Prussian army in 1806 as a corporal in the fusilier battalion "von Kaiserling" and took part in the battles of Sandau, Waren and Lübeck during the Fourth Coalition War. After the Peace of Tilsit and the reorganisation of the army, he joined the 1st West Prussian Infantry Regiment in mid-August 1809 as a Portepeefähnrich and was promoted to Sekondeleutnant at the end of September 1809. During the campaign against Russia in 1812, Blumenthal fought at Eckau, Gräfenthal and Tomoscna. During the wars of liberation he took part in the sieges of Erfurt and Laon. He fought in the battles of Bautzen, Dresden, Leipzig, Laon, Paris, Ligny and Belle Alliance (Waterloo). He also took part in the battles at Dannigkow, Königswartha, Bunzlau, Beauval, May, Claye, Charleroi, Gilly, Villers-Cotterets and Issy. For his bravery at Leipzig, Blumenthal received the Iron Cross II. Class and for Ligny the Iron Cross I. Class. After the war, he rose to the rank of captain and company commander by the end of September 1819. With his promotion to major, Blumenthal was appointed commander of the I Battalion in the 26th Landwehr Regiment on 30 March 1836. This was followed by a posting to the 13th Infantry Regiment from 30 March 1844. Promoted to lieutenant-colonel in this position on 31 March 1846, he was given command of the 19th Infantry Regiment on 20 May 1847 and appointed to the regiment on 18 January 1848 as regimental commander. He was promoted to colonel on 10 May 1848 and received his retirement with pension on 9 August 1849. After his retirement, Blumenthal received the character of Major General on 30 August 1849. On May 11, 1858, he was finally released and granted a pension. He died on 25 May 1859 in Potsdam. Beautiful and extremely rare award document from one of the greatest moments of German history. Only very few award documents for the Iron Cross 1st Class 1813 have survived. In very good condition, especially considering its age.

Victorian army sword with a steel blade marked WD, War Department, crown, E and 14, and 11/78 for November 1878, 65cm, with a leather and steel hilt with guard, no. 390, in a leather scabbard, L 79.5cm overall (2)Condition: There are many nics and dents to the lower part of the blade as though it has been used to chop wood.  

A German Army Officer's Dagger, blade marked for HW Holler Solingen, the crossguard with Luftwaffe eagle with swastika in its claws, a wire wound ivory coloured grip beneath a pommel, the scabbard with textured and oak leaf decoration and twin suspension rings, with silvered dagger knot, blade 25cm, overall 40cm; with two German medals dated 1939; a National Registration ID Card and RAF papers for Mervyn Baker Footnote: includes a written note from the vendor stating that the dagger was given to their grandfather, Mervyn Baker by the officer's family while serving with the RAF as a MT driver and billeted in Berlin

Indian miniature, Two well dressed ladies inside a floral border, gouache and gilt, 35cm x 22cm overall size; together with a watercolour of an Indian scene, possibly army barracks, 17cm x 26cm (2)

Mishima (Yukio) The Sound of Waves, translated by Meredith Weatherby, first Japanese printing of the first edition in English, signed presentation inscription from the author to Charles Terry on endpaper, illustrations by Yoshinori Kinoshita, The Book Worm, Tokyo, book shop ink stamp to endpaper, original pictorial wrappers, faint creasing to spine, light wear to spine ends, ¥125 price sticker to upper cover, light surface soiling and small stain to lower corner of lower cover, rubbing and toning to extremities, but a very good copy overall, 8vo, Tokyo, Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1956.⁂ Mishima's enduring coming-of-age classic with a presentation inscription to Charles Terry the translator and academic. Terry (1926-1982) was a Japanese translator for the US army during the war and remained in Japan after 1945. He formed a circle of ex-pat writers and publishers that counted Mishima as an occasional visitor.

WW1 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment Killed in Action 1st Day of the Somme Medal Pair, Famous for Dribbling Football’s Towards the German Trenches During the Attack on Montauban on 1st July 1916, the pair consists of British War and Victory medals awarded to “5150 PTE J BUCKLE E SURR R”. Medals remain in good overall condition. Private John Buckle was born in 1893, he was from Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. He served with the 8th Battalion East Surrey regiment in France from 27th July 1915, he is also entitled to the 1914-15 star. He was killed in action on the 1st July 1916, the first day of the battle of the Somme and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. The 8th Battalion East Surrey regiment were tasked with attacking Montauban. Whilst on leave in the UK, a Captain W P Nevill purchased two footballs and took them back to the front line with him. On the eve of the attack, he gave the balls out and instructed his men that they would kick the balls across no mans land on the advance to the German trenches, an extract from a letter written at the time gives the following details, “There were two footballs, and on one was painted ‘The Great European Cup – Tie Final East Surreys v Bavarians Kick off at zero’. On the other in large letters was this “NO REFEREE”, which was W’s way of telling them men they needn’t treat the Hun too gently”. The Gallant East Surreys gives the following account, “The captain on one of the companies had provided four footballs, one for each platoon, urging them to keep up dribbling competition all the way over the mile and a quarter of ground they had to traverse. As the company formed on emerging from the trench, the platoon commanders kicked off, and the match against death commenced. The gallant captain himself fell early in the charge, and men began to drop rapidly under the hail of machine-gun bullets. But still the footballs were booted onwards, with hoarse cries of encouragement or defiance, until they disappeared in the dense smother behind which the Germans were shooting. Then, when the bombs and bayonets had done their work, and the enemy had cleared out, the Surrey men looked for their footballs, and recovered two of them in the captured traverses. These will be sent to the Regimental Depot at Kingston as trophies worth preserving”. This act was picked up by the British media at the time and used as a great political propaganda tool to deflect from the severe losses suffered by the British army during the 1st day of the Battle of the Somme, which has gone down in history as one of the worst military disasters in the history of the British army.

5x WW1 Royal Army Medical Corps Identity Discs, an interesting selection mostly relating to men of the RAMC who served in the Middle East theatre of war. The first is made from a large Turkish coin and has an engraved scene of a temple to the centre, “A R DENNISS 25861 RAMC” around; large Arabic coin engraved to one side “S/SGT ELLIS F.J 24TH STATIONARY HOSPITAL KANTARA E.E.F 1916-1919”; alloy id tag nicely engraved with regimental badge to centre, WW1 battle honours to the edge and “A FAWCETT 32760”; similar example to previous with MACEDONIA to the lower section and details of “5338 W H E HILL” reverse side with next of kins details; hallmarked silver example engraved “LIEUT BULLEID A C.E R.A.M.C”. All good condition overall. (5 items)

WW2 British Steel Combat Helmet, good example of a 1939 dated WW2 British army combat helmet. Retains much of the original green combat paint finish to the exterior and interior of the shell. Helmet is complete with the 1939 dated liner system and webbing chinstrap. Overall a good example.

Gulf War Iraqi Army Officers Beret, black woollen beret manufactured by Al-Aseel Co with blackened eagle officers badge with painted national flag to chest. Good overall condition.

WW2 German Army Officers Dress Dagger with Straps & Knot by Alcoso, good example of a standard pattern German Army officers dress dagger with white celluloid grip, pommel with oak leaves relief, cross guard in the form of army eagle etc. Original officers dress portepee attached to the grip. Housed in the original scabbard. Attached to the scabbard are a pair of standard quality velvet backed brocade hanging straps. Near mint condition blade retaining much of the original cross graining. Alcoso, Solingen makers trade mark to the base of the blade. The blade measures 26cms, overall 39 ½ cms.

Hitler Youth Pattern Bayonet, being a standard model parade bayonet but the Hitler Youth diamond to the centre, this example has had the diamond removed, probably by a trophy hunter who wanted the badge and not the bayonet at the end of 1945. You can make out where the diamond was in the grip. The rest of the bayonet is a standard parade pattern bayonet without its scabbard. Accompanied by a standard model dress bayonet with two piece chequered grips. Housed in its original scabbard with a brown bayonet frog attached. Plain blade with fuller to back edge and WKC makers trademark. The blade is slightly tipped. Blade measures 25cms, overall 40 ½ cms. Both of these bayonets were picked up as souvenirs by the current vendors father when he was stationed in Germany as part of the BAOR (British Army of the Rhine). He was stationed in lower Saxony and collected these items along with the two previous lots and the Hermann Goring book in lot ---. These Hitler Youth bayonets were given to very few members of the HJ, only boys who performed guard duties at the Third Reich rallies were issued these.