* Special Air Service. Various accoutrements including stable belts and buckles (4), the chrome buckle featuring the SAS crest and the motto' Who Dares Wins' the reverse stamped 'Reuter Mfg Salisbury', together with 10 SAS buckles but these lacking a belt or makers stamp, a similar Parachute Regiment, Rhodesian camouflage shirt, Rhodesian Army brass belt buckle (6), each with crest and the motto Sit Nomine Digna (May she be worthy of the name) plus a chrome example, all in sealed packaging, Parachute Regiment maroon felt beret, SAS brown felt berets (3) including one with tailors label for 'S.A. Beret Manfrs (Pty.) Ltd, a kukri knife, the 29 cm curved steel blade with foliate engraving, the grip bound in cord, overall length 40.5 cm, in black leather scabbard with two additional knives and other itemsQTY: ( a carton)
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* Charles I (1600-1649). King of England, Scotland & Ireland, 1625-49. Document Signed, ‘Charles R’, Edinburgh, 11 September 1647, granting safe conduct to Andrew, Lord Gray to go to France, signed by the King at head (some ink bleeding), and at the foot by 10 of his Ministers, including Lord Eglinton, Balcarres, and others, some overall spotting, 1 page, endorsed, folio (36 x 26 cm), tipped in before an anonymous tract, The Charge against the King discharged; King cleared by the people of England, from severall accusations in the charge, delivered in against him at Westminster-Hall Saturday last, Jan. 20. by that high court of justice erected by the Army-Parliament…, Printed in the first yeere of Englands Thraledome, [London, 1649], [2], 31, 33-34, [1] pp., added contemporary engraved portrait frontispiece of Charles I (after Anthony van Dyck) from another work with German text printed at foot, some dust-soiling, largely at front and rear, all edges gilt, early 20th-century red half morocco gilt by H[enry] Sotheran & Co., a little rubbed, small 4toQTY: (1)NOTE:For more on Andrew Gray, seventh Lord Gray (d. 1663), royalist nobleman, see ODNB online: '... Gray sought to encourage the king's supporters in Scotland, but there is no evidence of his taking any part in the marquess of Montrose's campaign in 1644–5. None the less, after Montrose was defeated at Philiphaugh in September 1645 Gray was taken prisoner and, on the advice of Lieutenant-General David Leslie, the committee of estates on 30 October ordered that he be banished from Britain, under threat of being put to death if he returned during the 'troubles'. Clearly it was suspected that he was deep in royalist plots, and this is confirmed by a French diplomat's comment in August 1647 that Gray 'has been detained in Scotland for some years in the service of the King of Great Britain' (Fotheringham, 2.218).' Gray's banishment was not enforced, however, perhaps because the covenanters wished to avoid offending the French, for whom he continued to seek troops. The church, in June and December 1646, expressed its 'great offence' at his continued presence, but the report that he was excommunicated in 1649 is unconfirmed. At the request of the exiled Charles II, Gray resigned his lieutenancy of the Scots gens d'armes at some point in the 1650s. He returned to Scotland after the restoration of monarchy in 1660 and died in 1663. 2) ESTC R204182; Wing C2046.
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* The Koh-I-Noor diamond and Siege of Delhi. [Sir Theophilus John Metcalfe], Autograph Document, unsigned, 6 pages from a document (pages 1,2,4,5,9 and 10), recording the way the Koh-I-Noor diamond was looked after while in India and detailing life during the Siege of Delhi, including: ‘half unconsciously he [John Lawrence] thrust it wrapped in numerous folds of rag? into his waistcoat pocket… six weeks afterwards a message came from Lord Dalhousie the G.G. that the Queen had ordered the jewel to be at once transmitted to her… John said quietly ‘’Send for it at once’’ why you’ve got it said Sir Henry. In a moment the fact of his carelessness flashed across him.’; ‘That day a wholesale massacre of European men, women & children was carried on in the City. Not even the [?]static Christians were spared… Their wives & children all shared their fate.'; 'The telegraph doubtless under God saved the country – the last message which flashed from the office reached Lahore the capital of the Punjab in the Northern part of India, where I was then stationed, early on the morning of Tuesday May 12th’, ‘The siege of Lucknow lasted from the 30th May to the 17th of November – a weary 5 months and a half – that of Cawnpore only 20 days…in both cases life was much the same heat intense, smells from putrid carcasses, disease, cholera, small pox, dysentery, flies-mosquitoes-dust absence of all news from home. No letters!’, some overall spotting, 8vo, together with Gough (Viscount Hugh, 1779-1869). Commander in Chief, India, A group of 3 Autograph Letters, Signed, ‘Gough’, 1-5 July 1858, one addressed to Edward P. Hathaway Esq., discussing his whereabouts and thanking Hathaway for his letters, in one he writes his views on India and mentions Sir Henry Lawrence ‘I felt it a privilege to be in constant intercourse with that great and good man’; ‘I am therefore in a position to form a just opinion of the loss the Government of India, and the Indian Army - I may confidently add, - The Nation at large, have sustained - and I feel afterward that my Countryman will not let an institution so philanthropic, and so essential to the best interests of that army…fall into decay,’ 8vo, plus other Autograph Letters from various military figures, comprising: Edward Henry Stanley (5 letters), George Nathaniel Curzon (3 letters), Edward Law (1 letter), Viscount Henry Hardinge (1 letter), Charles Hardinge (2 letters), Major General Sir Herbert Benjamin Edwardes (2 letters), Thomas Valpy French (1 letter), and a further 16 pages of letters in various hands, all addressed to Edward P Hathaway, including: Sidney Herbert (1810-1861) and John Marshman, all 8voQTY: (24)NOTE:Sir Theophilus John Metcalfe (1828-1883) attended Addiscombe Military Seminary in Croydon but later moved to the East India Company College after an illness cost him the used of his right eye. In 1848 he joined the Bengal Civil Service and was active during the Seige of Delhi bringing information to Delhi that mutineers were approaching, aided the escape of European inhabitants and then diverted guides into punitive attacks on villages.In 1849, as part of the preparations for sending the Koh-I-Noor diamond to England, Lord Dalhousie tasked Metcalfe with writing a history of the Koh-I-Noor. The manuscript could be from notes taken while Metcalfe was collecting and recording this. His report formed the basis for most histories of the famous diamond.
A 1907 PATTERN BAYONET AND SCABBARD FOR THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY. With a 43 cm pointed, single edged blade with partial fuller, dated 1907 and marked MA for 'Munitions Australia' to the ricasso, and other marks including broad arrow and issue dates for 1.1.42. With two-part wooden grip, one stamped 'SLAZ 41. In leather and steel scabbard with similar stamped marks including HGR 15. 57 cm overall. *CR Good regular condition with some surface marking and wear, light rubbing to marks. Handle probably previously painted.
A SECOND WORLD WAR AMERICAN AIR FORCE CLOCK BY SETH THOMAS. A WW2 period United States Army Air Forces wall clock, probably used on a US base in Britain. A 24 hour clock with black numbers on a metal dial, in a case with holes to fix onto a wall. Dial 20cms diameter, 27cms diameter overall. *CR The mechanism feels overwound and needs some attention, so not tested for function, some scratches and marks on the dial and glass, some wear to the case in places.
Selection Of Post War Royal Army Medical Corps Uniform consisting khaki service dress tunic. Maroon, Staff Officer collar tabs. Anodised QC Colonel rank. Left chest with medal ribbons ... Matching khaki trousers ... RAMC mess dress jacket. Maroon facings. Bullion embroidery Colonel rank ... Matching waistcoat ... Matching overall trousers. Together with a Lord Lieutenant uniform to the same Officer. Black, single breasted, high collar tunic. Scarlet collar tabs. Shoulder straps with gilt rose heads. Plated QC buttons ... Matching overall trousers. 7 items.
An Army and Navy 16 bore side by side shotgun, serial number 97850, box lock ejector, 28 inch barrels, scroll chased action, double trigger, thumb safety on a checkered walnut stock, length of pull 39cm, overall length 115cm, in a fitted brown leather case*Please note this item will not be released without a current shotgun certificate
Vinyl - Over 120 New Wave / Post Punk 7" singles to include Joy Division / New Order x 6, Psychedelic Furs x 3, Magazine, Rich Kids, The Mo-Dettes (with flexi), PIL x 5, The Smirks, Cocteau Twins x 3, The Barracudas, Killing Joke, The Moondogs, The Redskins, Reluctant Stereotypes, Secret Affair x 2, Echo & The Bunnymen x 6, The Creatures, The Cult x 6, The Teardrop Explodes, Ian Dury, Elvis Costello, New Model Army x 4, Julian Cope, Talk Talk x 3, Squeeze, Any Trouble, The Boyfriends, The Pinkees, Department S and more. Ex overall
Vinyl - 30 Punk & New Wave 7" singles to include Sex Pistols, The Clash x 3, XTC, The Stranglers x 2, Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Creatures (double), Madness (2 Tone debut), The Specials, The Inmates, Talking Heads, Blondie x 3, Tubeway Army, Gina X, The Jags, Ian Dury, Secret Affair, Squeeze and more. Vg+ overall
Vinyl – Over 100 Rock / Pop /Soul 12” singles featuring promos and test pressings to include Aretha Franklin, Marillion, Def Leppard, Eric Clapton, Kate Bush, Tears For Fears, Stevie Nicks, Army of Lovers, It Bites, Ian Gillan, Gloria Jones, Ashford & Simpson, Big Audio Dynamite, Blackfoot, Biddou Orchestra, Blow Monkeys, The Blue Nile, Incognito and many more. Vg overall
Vinyl - 75 Synth / New Wave / Electronic 7” singles to include: Depeche Mode x 21, Tubeway Army / Gary Numan x 19, John Foxx x 6 (including 2 flexi discs), New Order x 3, Japan x 6, The Associates x 2, Fad Gadget x 2, The Human League, Eyeless In Gaza, The Normal, OMD x 2 (including one flexi disc), Glass Museum, Jacuzzi, Whizz For Atoms, Illustrious, Hohokam x 2, ONY (US), The Glass Beat Game x 3 and others. Condition VG overall
Vinyl - Over 150 Synth / Minimal / New Wave 7” singles including many private pressings, to include: Eddie Fiction, Depeche Mode, Future Toys, Faction, Human League, John Foxx, Alternomen Unlimited, The Filmcast, Plain Characters, A. More, The Naughtiest Girl Was A Monitor, Analysis, Zoo Boutique, Victims Of Pleasure, Fad Gadget, Panorama, Pictures In A Dark Room, B. Movie, Gary Numan Tubeway Army, Japan, OMD, Nitzer Ebb, SPK, Punishment Of Luxury and many others. Condition at least VG overall
Vinyl - Over 100 Post Punk / New Wave / DIY Punk UK pressing 7” singles from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s including many private pressings and promos, to include: New Order x 8, Mystery Five’s x 2, New Model Army x 4, Nightshift x 2, The Nightingales x 2, The Method Actors, Mood Six x 2, The Membranes, Music For Pleasure, Pauline Murray And The Invisible Girls x 3, Mouth, Motor Boys Motor, Thirteen At Midnight, The Tigers, Lori And The Chameleons, Tonight, Ian North, N.W. 10 and others. Condition VG+ overall
Vinyl - Approx 100 New Wave / Post Punk 7" singles to include New Order x 5, The Freshies, The AuPairs, The Teardrop Explodes x 4, The Chords, Secret Affair, The Cult x 2, New Model Army, PIL x 3, King Kurt, Echo & The Bunnymen x 5, The Fall, The Creatures, Psychedelic Furs, Cocteau Twins, The Doll, Wah, Altered Images, Merton Parkas, Orange Juice, The V.I.P's, Julian Cope, Elvis Costello, Squeeze and more. Ex overall
Vinyl - 17 Punk / Post Punk / Alt LPs and 9 12" singles to include The Cardiacs, The B-52s, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Cure, The Jesus And Mary Chain, New Order, Bauhaus, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Pillows & Prayers comp, The Skids, Tubeway Army, The Mission, Sisters Of Mercy, Danielle Dax and more. Vg+ overall
Vinyl - Over 60 Post Punk / New Wave / Goth / 2 Tone LPs to include The Cure x 3, Sisters Of Mercy x 2, The Mission x 5, Danse Society, Squeeze x 12, Spear Of Destiny x 2, The Teardrop Explodes x 2, Julian Cope x 3, Cocteau Twins x 2, Echo & The Bunnymen x 5 , Gang Of Four, Human League x 2, Tubeway army, Simple Minds x 5, No Wave compilation, To The Shores Of Lake Placid compilation, The Beat x 4 and more. Vg+ overall
Vinyl - 14 Punk & New Wave LPs, 8 12" singles and over 40 7" singles to include Buzzcocks, New Order (3 LPs, 2 12", cassette, 3 7"), Siouxsie & The Banshees (4 LPs and 7 7"), The Teardrop Explodes, New Model Army (2 LPs 1 12"), Shelleyan Orphan (1 LP 1 12"), The Lover Speaks, Colourbox (2 12"), The Cure (2 7"), Joy Division (2 7"), The Fall, The Ruts, Stiff Little Fingers, The Members, The Undertones, TV21, Talking Heads, Blondie, Iggy Pop, The Farmers Boys x 2, Orange Juice and others. Vg+ overall
Vinyl - 34 Punk / New Wave LPs and 25 12" singles to include Joy Division, Sham 69 (ltd edition double), The Stranglers, The Fall, The Jam, Sex Pistols, XTC, New Model Army, The Triffids, Patti Smith Group, Spear Of Destiny, Devo, Passion Fodder, Gavin Friday, Snuff, Fini Tribe, The B-52s, Tom Verlaine, The Cramps, Wire, The Church, Pere Ubu and more. Vg+ overall
Vinyl & Autographs- 34 Punk / New Wave / Synth LPs, 12 x 12" and 2 10" to include The Stranglers (Guillotine 10"), U2 (pic disc), The Beat (signed by Ranking Roger), The Mission (fully signed), Mods Mayday '79 compilation, Blondie x 3, Elvis Costello, Madness, Gary Numan, Tubeway Army, Ultravox x 5, OMD x (6LP and 3 12"), Human League x 2, The Leather Nun (2 x 12"), PIL (12"), Angelic Upstarts (12"), Television (12"), New Order and others. Ex overall
A late Victorian silver carriage timepiece, with circular white enamel dial, in plain rectangular case with hinged top handle and ball feet by Army & Navy Cooperative Society, Lonon 1897, 7.5cm highIn good condition overall, with minor knocks and scratches. Dial appears fine. Movement appears to run when wound, however we do not guarantee it to be in working condition. Estimates vary according to the opinion of the valuer consigning the items, a low or high estimates does not necessarily imply anything.
The Naval & Military Press. A large collection of The Naval & Military Press publications, approximately 115 volumes, including A Guide to Military Art, Rowlandsons's Loyal London Volunteers 1798-99, by Ray Westlake, 1st edition, 2021, original boards, 4to, The Historical Records of the Fifth (Royal Irish) Lancers, by Walter Temple Willcox, 2006, History of the Royal Irish Rifles, by George Brenton Laurie, 2015, Orders of Battle, Second World War 1939-1945, by H. F. Joslen, 2009, The Ninth Queen's Royal Lancers 1715-1936, by E. W, Sheppard, 2015, all in original wrappers, some odd volumes, overall condition is very good/'as new', 8vo/4to, together with:Hamilton (Henry Blackburne). Historical Record of the 14th (King's) Hussars 1715-1900, 1st edition, Atglen: Schiffer Military History, 1997, monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, 8vo, plusPen & Sword, publisher, War, Coups & Terror, Pakistan's Army in Years of Turmoil, by Brian Cloughley, 1st edition, Barnsley, 2008, Aden Insurgency, The Savage War in Yemen 1962-67, by Jonathan Walker, reprinted, 2011, Battles on the Tigris, the Mesopotamian Campaign of the First World War, by Ron Wilcox, 1st edition, 2006, all with monochrome illustrations, all original cloth in dust jackets, 8vo, andHelion & Company, publisher, Battle for Angola, the end of the Cold War in Africa c.1975-89, by Al. J. Venter, 1st edition, Solihull, 2016, The German Fallschirmtruppe 1936-41, its genesis and employment in the first campaigns of the Wehrmacht, by Karl-Heinz Golla, 1st edition, 2012, Field Marshal von Manstein, The Janus Head, a portrait, by Marcel Stein, 1st edition, 2007, all with monochrome illustrations, all original cloth in dust jackets, 8vo, and other modern military reference, including publications by Frontline, Greenhill, Arms and Armour Press, Spellmount, Sutton, all original cloth in dust jackets, VG, 8voQTY: (6 shelves)
A WW2 era M43 army enlisted man’s / NCO’s field cap or ‘Einheitsfeldmutze’. Fitted with an embroidered one piece trapezoid cap eagle and national cockade, which has been hand stitched to the front of the cap. Complete with 2 pebbled buttons, which secure the fold down ear flaps in place. Manufactured in field grey wool, with a stiffened peak and a beige brown cotton lining. No apparent makers mark, date, or size marks. Condition: generally very good No moth holes, and only minor wear to the nap of the cloth. Normal soiling to the lining in the forehead area. The only flaw to mention is a very small cut to the edge of the fold down section at the back, but overall the cap displays very well.
Modern inert model Colt single-action Army revolver by TRC, Japan with moving components in black with plastic grips. Frame marked on l/h “Model of 1970 TRC” and on r/h “Co616” No other marks. 11” overall, barrel 5” In original box marked “Colt Single Action Army Revolver – Tokyo Replica Corporation” with 6 inert imitation cartridges.
A WW2 set of campaign medals, plus a George VI issued Imperial Service Medal. To include: the 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Italy Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, 1939-45 War Medal, and a 1st type George VI (1937-1948 issued) Imperial Service Medal named to Frank Gould. Notes: the WW2 medals are inside a box named to a Mr F.Tate, and the style of the box would suggest perhaps that the medals are later issue (replacement?). The medals are toned with age, and are genuine in every respect, but have seemingly been issued a number of years after the war. Plus, 2 original 1950’s booklets commemorating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Condition: good. Overall age toning to each medal, but no signs of over polishing. Both booklets are also in good condition.
AN UNOPENED STONEWARE ONE GALLON FLAGON OF NAVAL ISSUE RUM, 1970contained in wickerwork casing with carry handles and red painted stripe, the top sealed in red wax and dated 12-70 -- 14 x 9in. (35.5 x 23cm.)Between approximately 1650 and 1970 rum 'grog' was issued every day aboard every Royal Navy ship and submarine. The dilution varied but settled at a 2:1 water-rum ratio around the middle of the nineteenth century. The rum was sourced from sugar plantations in Jamaica and the RN soon held some of the largest and oldest stocks known kept in huge vats at RN bases and distributed in barrels which were in turn drawn as required into flagons such as this for use with a diluting rum tub. The vats were frequently topped up and blended to give consistency and the black naval rum was considered to be amongst the best available with traces of 19th and perhaps even 18th century rum present. The last official grog was issued on 31st July 1970 - "Black Tot Day", with the stocks of rum and supporting paraphernalia sold off shortly afterward. This flagon is believed to have come from the stores at Malta where the RN retained a base until 1979, the red stripe indicates it's for naval use - the army was sometimes given an allowance in unmarked flagons.Fine overall condition.
Warhammer - Games Workshop - Approximately 30 unpainted metal Warhammer Lord of the Rings figures plus some unpainted accessories. Lot includes Half Troll; Elven Army Pikemen; Grishnak; Pippin and similar. Majority of figures are without bases, and some figures appear to have some slight bending to weapons, but overall, figures appear to be in Good condition generally. All items are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
A Crimean War ‘Heavy Brigade’ pair awarded to Captain A. M. Robertson, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Capt. A. M. Robertson, 4th [Dn.] Gds.) officially impressed naming; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, unnamed as issued, pierce with ring suspension, both with Bailey, Coventry, top riband fitments for wearing, first with signs of having sometime been held in a circular mount, with restoration overall and partial loss of regimental details due to bruising, contact marks and heavily polished, thus fine (2) £1,000-£1,400 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, March 2008. Arthur Masterton Robertson was commissioned Cornet, by purchase, in the 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards on 18 May 1846, and was promoted Lieutenant by purchase on 8 October 1847, and Captain by purchase on 25 June 1852. He served with the Regiment in the Crimea, and took part in the famous charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaklava on 25 October 1854. Subsequently tried by Court-martial for conduct unbecoming the character of an officer and a gentleman in Dublin in March 1862, Robertson was found guilty of the charges against him and was sentenced to be cashiered from the Army; however, on the recommendation of the Judge Advocate-General the Queen did not confirm the sentence of the Court, and instead Robertson retired by sale of his commission in 1864.
A rare and outstanding Korean War ‘Commando (Amphibious Raiding Force)’ M.M. group of four awarded to Marine A. A. H. Harper, 41 Independent Commando, Royal Marines, attached 1st U.S. Marine Division One of ‘The Chosin Few’ who served in ‘Hellfire Valley’ at the battle of Chosin River – in which his unit won the rare distinction of earning both the United States and South Korean Presidential Unit Citations – he took a bullet in the chest in the act of storming an enemy machine-gun post in December 1950 Military Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue (P.O.X.6207 Marine A. A. H. Harper. R.M.); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (PO/X .6207 A. A. H. Harper. Mne. R.M.); Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (PO/X.6207 A. A. H. Harper Mne. R.M.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued, mounted court-style for display, nearly extremely fine (4) £20,000-£30,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- One of nine M.M.s awarded to the Royal Marines for the Korea War, all for the Chosin Reservoir campaign, and four of which reside in the collection of the Royal Marines Museum. Marine Harper’s award is unique, being the only one for a direct combat action on 7 December 1950, the remainder having been awarded for the ‘hell fire valley’ ambush that occurred on 29 November 1950. M.M. London Gazette 18 May 1951: ‘For gallant and distinguished service with 41 Independent Commando, Royal Marines, in operations in Korea.’ The original recommendation states: ‘On 7 December 1950, Marine Harper was a member of a Troop which was ordered to capture a hill on the road between Hagaru-Ri and Koto-Ri. On the way up the Troop were held up by an enemy M.G. position. Marine Harper worked his way forward alone until he was in a position to throw grenades into the position. This he succeeded in doing, but, while doing so, he was himself wounded. This Marine’s outstanding example and complete disregard for his personal safety was instrumental in enabling the Troop to complete its task successfully.’ Arthur Alexander Henry Harper was born in Kent on 7 May 1929 and, as a recent entrant into the Royal Marines, first witnessed active service in post-war Palestine. But it was for his subsequent services as a member of 41 Independent Commando, R.M., in Korea, that he was awarded the M.M. ‘Task Force Drysdale’ and the Chosin Reservoir Campaign In August 1950, following the outbreak of hostilities in Korea, Admiral C. T. Joy, Commander United Nations Naval Forces, suggested the British provide a small, specialist and highly skilled force capable of raiding the coasts. A few days later - on 18 August - No. 41 Commando was reformed under Lieutenant-Colonel D. B. Drysdale, but it would total just 300 men – ‘half a commando’. Harper was among the new intake and joined the Commando at Camp McGill, Yokosuka, where the men were issued with American arms and underwent intense familiarisation and training before entering the fray. The unit went operational on 12-13 September when it assisted in the Inchon landings, offering beach reconnaissance from H.M.S. Whitesand Bay. Under the command of Lieutenant D. G. Pound, the men of ‘Pound Force’ were attached to the United States Army Special Operations Company. They were subsequently employed for three daring raids to cut railways along the north-eastern coast, 67 men being landed at Chongjin on 2 October from the American submarine Perch. With her torpedo tubes removed, Perch took her raiding party close into the coast before they boarded 10 inflatable boats to lay anti-tank mines to blow sections of vital coastal railway. In so doing, they suffered their first casualty of the war - Marine P. E. Jones - but the operation was a success overall. Subsequent - similarly daring - raids in the following days saw the Commandos being landed from the U.S.S. Wantuck, again to blow tunnels, bridges and lines. Returning to Japan at the end of the month, the men gained valuable time to re-group and undertook training on the slopes of Mount Fuiyama. ‘Hellfire Valley’ Having re-joined the United States X Corps, comprising 1 Marine Corps and 7th Cavalry, the Commandos next landed on the north-east coast. They pushed toward the Chosin Reservoir in late November 1950, crossing the 38th Parallel which in turn resulted in the Chinese Army entering the war. By 25 November, two American Regiments had reached the east side of the reservoir and intended to push north to the Chinese border. 1 Marine Corps were posted on the main supply route, from Hagaru and Koto-ri. Little did they know that a full-scale Chinese offensive was about to break. That very night Chinese attacks came along the entire 30 mile stretch they held and a further 70 miles to the coast. By the morning, they held three isolated perimeters, at Yudam-ni, Hagaru and Koto-ri. The 235 men of 41 Commando, Royal Marines arrived on the scene at Koto-ri, the furthest south, on 28 November, initially in a reconnaissance role. This was soon out of the question, since mere survival was the only option. On the morning of 29 November, ‘Task Force Drysdale’ was mustered. It numbered 922 men and 141 vehicles, having been bolstered by U.S. Marines and Infantry. Their mission was simple: reach Hagaru and reinforce. There was no time to feed the men before they marched off and they soon met resistance, just 4 miles north of Koto-ri. What was to follow was remarkable, the Task Force coming under constant and destructive attack for the following 17 hours. They were ambushed as soon as they reached ‘Hellfire Valley’ above the Changjin River. A phosphorous bomb obliterated the ammunition vehicle, splitting the rear of the convoy and dropping a number of American Infantrymen who thought better than to continue. In bitter temperatures, the casualty rate was over a third that night. Commandos and U.S. Marines fought side by side along the road, with the commander being wounded on the way. A number were forced to surrender but 556 made it through. Harper was one of the lucky ones. ‘The Chosin Few’ Having reached the surrounded Hagaru, the plan was for the reinforcements to rest up and then assist in the withdrawal through enemy country. It was not to be, for 32 of ‘B’ Company were sent to take a hill on the entrance to Hagaru that very same day. They did eventually set out on 6 December, with some 15,000 men on the road back to Koto-ri, once again in dreadful weather. It was summed up well by the Divisional Commander: “Gentlemen, we are not retreating. We are merely advancing in another direction.” Having marched for 38 hours to reach Koto-ri, 41 Commando were sent into a snowstorm to patrol around the surrounding high ground on 7-8 December, only to be called back with the 5th U.S. Marine Column to the Hungnam Bridgehead. Here, then, the action for which Harper was awarded his M.M. The survivors finally reached the port on 10 December and were embarked with 22,000 U.S. Marines to Pusan, Harper clearly as a stretcher case. He was discharged from the Royal Marines in 1952, likely on account of his chest wound, and died in Newport in the Isle of Wight in August 2004. During those few short weeks, the men of 41 Commando had played a vital role in the retreat. They had suffered losses of 13 killed and 39 wounded, with another 27 posted as missing - almost a third of the force. Harper and his fellow Marines are to this day are referred to as ‘The Chosin Few.’ Resultant Honours & Award...
Unberti Model 1860 Army .44 six shot single action percussion revolver with engraved scenes of ships to the cylinder, brass trigger guard, wooden grips and 8 inch barrel, overall length 37.5cm, serial number 78364. PLEASE NOTE THAT A VALID RELEVANT FIREARMS/SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HANDLE/PURCHASE THIS ITEM.
Army & Navy 12 bore side by side hammer action shotgun with named and border engraved locks, vacant cartouche to the underside of the stock, double trigger and 25 inch unchoked barrels, overall length 105cm, length of pull 36.5cm, serial number 6683. PLEASE NOTE THAT A VALID RELEVANT FIREARMS/SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HANDLE/PURCHASE THIS ITEM.
Army & Navy 12 bore side by side hammer action shotgun with named and engraved locks, engraved hammers, trigger guard, top plate, thumb lever and fences, chequered grip and forend, vacant cartouche to the underside of the stock, double trigger and named 30 inch barrels choked cylinder and ¾, overall length 120cm, length of pull 39cm, serial number 1679, in original fitted leather case with 'Army & Navy CSL Gun Department 105 Victoria Street Westminster S.W.' label to the lid. PLEASE NOTE THAT A VALID RELEVANT FIREARMS/SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HANDLE/PURCHASE THIS ITEM.
Britains - An incomplete boxed small scale Types Of The British Army No.57 1st Dragoon Guards with Sabres. There are six of the correct soldiers on brown horses in this set with six other figures, the soldiers on black horses with rifles and the one on the white horse with a bugle. They show some signs of age and use and appear mostly Fair to Good overall. The box is Poor. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [ba]
Britains - A very rare Britains for C.F. Eckhardt Army Service Supply Column With Supplies And Escort. Comprises 2 x 4 x horse wagons with ASC card box loads, one has a fabric cover, the other does not. The escort is of 9 x marching soldiers and a mounted soldier, one gun has a piece broken off but it is still with it. They show some signs of age and use and appear in Very Good condition overall. They come in an unrelated box which has a label inside stating 'Purchased and re boxed in December 1947'. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [ba]
Warhammer - Games Workshop - Citadel - A collection of over 30 loose Warhammer Lord of The Rings figures with five sealed figures. The loose group includes Raven Army; Gandalf the White on Foot; Buhrdur Hill Top Chieftain and similar. The loose figures have some painted to a Good level and show some signs of use with some slight bending to weapons etc, but overall loose figures appear to be in Good condition. The sealed packs include LOTR Wrag Rider; Black Numenorean Warriors and similar. The sealed figures appear Mint in Fair Plus packaging with some general storage related wear. All items are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Major J. Poysat, Adjutant-Major de la 3e Légion de la Garde Nationale de Paris – prunkvoller Geschenkdegen zu seinem Abschied am 19. Oktober 1849 Zweischneidige, beidseitig doppelt gekehlte Klinge mit kurz vor der Spitze ebenfalls gekehltem Mittelgrat. Terzseitig geätzte und geschwärzte Inschrift "Au Major Poysat - Témoignage d'Estime et de Gratitude" (An Major Poysat als Zeichen der Wertschätzung und Dankbarkeit), quartseitig "3e Légion - 19 Octobre 1849". Über der kurzen Fehlschärfe mit den Stempeln "B" mit Stern (Contrôleur J. A. Bisch 1844 - 1861) und gekröntem "G" (Directeur Gaudin 1848/49), beidseitige Darstellung des Ordens der Ehrenlegion am Band, darüber etwas undeutliche Manufakturbezeichnung "Manuf.re N.le de Châtellerault" bzw. "Juillet 1849". Oberhalb der Inschriftenkartuschen bis etwa zur Klingenhälfte reicher Floral- und Rankendekor. Überreich reliefiertes und durchbrochen gearbeitetes Bügelgefäß mit hervorragend erhaltener Feuervergoldung, die filigran floral durchbrochenen Stichblätter mit Darstellungen normannischer Schwertkämpfer, Trophäenbündel und Rüstung. Der Griffbügel mit erhabenem Eichenlaub verziert und am Knauf in Keilerköpfe auslaufend. Die ovale Knaufkappe mit Floral- und Perlstabdekor sowie vorderseitig blattumranktem Monogramm "JP". Gerillter Horngriff mit Silberdrahtwicklung. Länge des Degens 101,5 cm. Anhängendes Goldportepée an schwarzer (originaler?) Kordel. Die Stahlscheide mit größtenteils schön erhaltener Bläuung und drei Scheidenbeschlägen mit sehr schöner Feuervergoldung, neben dem durchgängigen erhabenen Ornamental- und Floraldekor zeigen das Mund- und das Ortblech feine Trophäenbündel auf gekörntem Grund und das Schleppblech eine sich windende, durchbrochen gearbeitete Schlange. Gesamtlänge 105 cm.Major J. Poysat wird bereits 1833 und 1835 im "Guides des officiers et sous-officiers de la garde nationale de Paris" als "Adjutant-Major de la 3e légion de la garde nationale de Paris" geführt. Die 1789 gegründete Nationalgarde, unter Napoleon I. bis zu 560.000 Mann stark und teils auch innerhalb der Armee verwendet, wurde 1827 aufgelöst, aber bereits 1830 unter Louis-Philippe wieder aufgestellt. 1848 war sie maßgeblich an der Niederschlagung des Juniaufstandes beteiligt.Wunderschönes Ehrengeschenk. Major J. Poysat, Adjutant-Major de la 3e Légion de la Garde Nationale de Paris – a splendid sword presented for his farewell on 19 October 1849 Major J. Poysat, Adjutant-Major de la 3e Légion de la Garde Nationale de Paris – a splendid sword presented for his farewell on 19 October 1849 Double-edged blade with double fullers on both sides and medial ridge fullered immediately before the point. On the obverse etched and blackened inscription "Au Major Poysat - Témoignage d'Estime et de Gratitude" (tr. "To Major Poysat as a token of our esteem and gratitude"), on the reverse "3e Légion - 19 Octobre 1849". The short ricasso stamped "B" with star (Contrôleur J. A. Bisch 1844 - 1861) and crowned "G" (Directeur Gaudin 1848/49), above it on both sides depiction of the Order of the Legion of Honour on a ribbon, surmounted by a somewhat indistinct manufacturer’s mark "Manuf.re N.le de Châtellerault" and "Juillet 1849", respectively. Above the inscription cartouches rich flower and tendril ornaments covering half the blade. Knuckle-bow hilt crafted in lavish relief and openwork with superbly preserved fire gilding, the guard plates with filigree floral openwork and depictions of Norman sword fighters, trophy bundles and armour. Knuckle bow decorated with raised oak leaves and terminating in boars’ heads at the pommel. Oval pommel cap with floral ornaments and bead-and-reel motif, on the obverse monogram "JP" entwined with tendrils. Fluted horn grip with silver wire wrap. Length of sword 101.5 cm. Attached gold sword knot on a black (original?) cord. Steel scabbard with largely preserved bluing and three scabbard fittings with splendid fire gilding, chape and locket decorated with continuous raised ornamental and floral motifs as well as fine trophy bundles on punched ground, drag with coiling snake crafted in openwork. Overall length 105 cm. Major J. Poysat is mentioned in the "Guides des officiers et sous-officiers de la garde nationale de Paris" as "Adjutant-Major de la 3e légion de la garde nationale de Paris" as early as 1833 and 1835. Established in 1789, the National Guard comprised up to 560,000 members under Napoleon I and was partly deployed to support the army. It was dissolved in 1827, but re-established in 1830 under Louis Philippe. In 1848, it played a major part in the defeat of the June Uprising. Beautiful gift of honour. Condition: II +
Fahnentuch der Regimentsstandarte des Ulanen-Regiments "Graf zu Dohna" (Ostpreußisches) Nr. 8, um 1900 Mehrlagiges Tuch, mehrteilig vernäht, beidseitig gemusterte blaue sowie weiße und schwarze Seide mit reicher Stickerei aus silbernem Faden, von roter Seide akzentuiert, silberner Fransenbehang. Im Zentrum handgestickt der fliegende preußische Adler mit Banderole "PRO GLORIA ET PATRIA", umgeben von silbergesticktem Lorbeerkranz, darüber die preußische Königskrone. In den schwarz-weiß-schwarzen Eckflächen jeweils die handgestickte silberne bekrönte Herrscherchiffre "WR" im Lorbeerkranz. Das Fahnentuch wurde von der Fahnenstange abgenommen, das Umschlagtuch nicht abgeschnitten. Größe der Fahne ca. 51 x 81 cm. Teilweise Fehlstellen, Risse, Gesamtzustand jedoch gut. Es befinden sich heute nur noch ganz wenige Standarten der preußischen Kavallerie in Privatbesitz. Im Mai 1945 wurden viele Fahnen und Standarten von der Roten Armee erbeutet und lagern heute in Moskau, einige liegen in deutschen Museen, etliche wurden jedoch im Krieg zerstört. Rares Unikat! A flag cloth of the regimental standard of the Uhlan regiment "Graf zu Dohna" (East Prussian) No. 8, circa 1900 A flag cloth of the regimental standard of the Uhlan regiment "Graf zu Dohna" (East Prussian) No. 8, circa 1900 Multi-layered cloth composed of several pieces sewn together, blue, white and black silk patterned on both sides with rich embroidery of silver thread, accentuated with red silk, silver fringes. In the centre hand-embroidered flying Prussian eagle with banner "PRO GLORIA ET PATRIA", surrounded by a laurel wreath embroidered in silver, surmounted by the royal Prussian crown. The corner areas in black-white-black with hand-embroidered crowned sovereign’s cipher "WR" in silver within a laurel wreath. The flag cloth was removed from the flagpole, the cover cloth was not cut off. Size of the flag approximately 51 x 81 cm. Isolated flaws, torn, overall condition good. Only very few standards of the Prussian cavalry are in private possession today. In May 1945, many flags and standards were looted by the Red Army and are now on storage in Moscow, some are on display in German museums, many of them, however, were destroyed during the war. Rare unique object! Condition: II -
Nine boxed Dinky military diecast models to include 697 25 Pounder Field Gun Set, 689 Medium Artillery Tractor, 809 Camion GMC Militaire Bache (repro box), 817 Char AMX 13 Tonnes, 674 Austin Champ (box poor), 643 Army Water Tanker (poor box), 651 Centurion Tank, 661 Recovery Tractor and 80E Obusier De 155 ABS, diecast condition varies from play worn to vg, boxes mainly gd overall unless stated
Around 75 Dinky military diecast models to include Centurion Tank, Tank Transporter, 621 3 Ton Army Wagon, 626 Military Ambulance, Volkswagen KDF, 670 Armoured Car, Armoured Personnel Carrier, 673 Scout Car, 689 Medium Artillery Tractor, US Jeep, Austin Champ, etc, all showing signs of playwear but gd overall, plus 2 x Dinky empty boxes (651 Centurion Tank and 686 25 Pounder Field Gun) and 1 x repro empty box
Boxed Topper Toys Johnny Seven "OMA" One Man Army Rifle with gun with 1 x Grenade, 1 x armour piercing shell, 1 x anti tank and 5 x bullets, gun is in vg condition overall with some general dust, box is showing heavy storage wear and tatty in places, but fair overall, with insert, rip to middle of the bottom box
A framed watercolour and ink of "Like a Bad Hotel: Life in Colditz" by Andy Russell (2012), a portrait of Micky Burn Mission Accomplished.Captain Micky Burn of number 6 Troop, No. 2 Commando, took part in Operation Chariot, the St. Nazaire Raid. His own 6 Troop contributing 29 men to the overall total of 264 Army personnel taking part. As leader of the starboard column of troop carried in several Motor Launches (MLs), Burn's ML192 was one of the first vessels to come under fire, crashing ablaze into the Old Mole. Of his 6 Troop contingent, 14 men were killed. The rest, many of whom were forced to take to the water, were captured early on.Having been hauled ashore by one of his men, and despite being wounded several times, Burn was able to make his way to his target, the only member of his team to do so. Burn later attempted to escape the tightening German cordon along with two of his men, one of whom was killed. Burn, along with his remaining companion, was captured and entered a lengthy period of confinement as a "guest of the Reich" at Colditz Oflag IVc.For his actions during the raid, Burn received the award of the Military Cross.
Smith and Wesson No. 2 Model (No. 2 Old Army) revolver in 3.2 rim fire long calibre. Single action tip-up frame with 6 inch barrel, six shot, serial No. 37613. Cira 1865, as used and prized by Officers in the American Civil War. Antique firearm, no Licence required. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Basically good overall condition, retaining much of its original bluing, some tarnishing and wear with age.
Queen Victoria British Army Officer's dress sword by Wilkinson's of Pall Mall London, having overall engraved foliate decoration to the fullered blade, pierced foliate hilt with VR cypher, wire bound shark skin grip and leather covered scabbard. Blade 82cm long approx. overall 102cm long approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Good condition commensurate with age. Some tarnishing and surface loss to finish on blade. Sword numbered 38808
Queen Victoria British Army Officer's sword, by Wilkinson's & Co. Pall Mall, having single edge scroll engraved and fullered blade, brass hilt with VR cypher and wire bound shark skin grip. Blade 83cm long approx. Overall 100cm long approx. including leather covered scabbard. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Blade has some tarnishing and surface rust in places. Number on spine of blade '22817'.
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