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WW2 German Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, with AS makers mark to the reverse. Ball hinge but no pin or catch; 4x German cap insignias; German army bevo cap cockade; selection of reproduction Third Reich badges and insignia. (12 items)

A WW1 (Black Watch) and WW2 (Glider Pilot Regiment) father and son group:1. The Victory and British War Medals to S-23333 PTE. A.B. LINDSAY. R. HIGHRS. (Twice wounded in 1918 serving with the Royal Highlanders in France.) 2. The Territorial Efficiency Medal to 918329 SJT. A.B. LINDSAY. R.A., the Defence Medal and the War Medal 1939-45 (oak leaves clasp on ribbon bar). The MID was presumably awarded for his part as one of the 74 glider pilots of E Squadron (2nd Wing) during the D Day operation, Mallard. Casualty List Nos. 1588 (missing 25/09/1944), 1612 (POW 24/11/1944) and 1801 (now not POW 06/07/1945). Stalag 4b, Muhlberg (Elbe) - POW No. 076335. Promoted Sergeant 1946. 3. A small photograph of Allan Barr Lindsay wearing beret; four patches (3 x Glider Pilot Wings and 1 x Pegasus); an Army Air Corps cap badge; a small RAF pin badge and a Lindsay Clan badge (‘Endure Fort or Endure Furth’). 

German Army WW1 button hole pin badges, Honour Cross with swords emblem

A Victorian silver bottle, a/f, a silver and tortoiseshell fob, a silver and tortoiseshell Army Ordnance Corps brooch, no pin, a sterling thimble a large heart shaped jet pendant with a small chip at the point

Three: Private J. Winfield, 8th Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (16342 Pte. J. Winfield. Oxf. & Bucks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (16342 Pte. J. Winfield. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) very fine (3) £100-£140 --- John Winfield, a native of Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, was born in 1894 and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry on 17 November 1914. He served with the 8th (Pioneer) Battalion during the Great War in France and Salonika, and was discharged on transfer to the Army Reserve on 30 May 1919. His conduct on discharge was described as follows: ‘During the whole of his four and a half years service Private Winfield has been one of the finest men in the battalion. His reliability and efficiency and example to his fellow soldiers has been most marked. His conduct and Character have always been excellent.’ Sold together with the recipient’s two original fibre identification-tags, several original photographic postcards of the recipient in uniform, two of which identify him and his brother, and a larger group photograph with civilians taken in 1919, presumed to have been taken in Salonika; the recipient’s original Protection Certificate (Army Form E.11), his Certificate of Employment During the War (Army Form Z.18), together with his brothers Certificate on Transfer to Reserve (Army Form Z.21), Soldiers Demobilisation Account (Army Form W.5065), and Certificate of Employment During the War, (Army Form Z.18) and a white metal Light Infantry cap badge, converted to a pin badge.

A German Second War Luftwaffe Battle of Britain Pilot’s Grouping. A very nice small grouping of paperwork and award to Feldwebel Karl Heinz Wilhelm, who served with Jagdgeschwader 77 (Ace of Hearts Fighter Wing) during the Battle of Britain, and was shot down and captured at Waldron, Sussex, on 20 October 1940. The documents comprise his A4 size once folded award certificate for his Pilots Badge dated 1 April 1940, A4 size once folded promotion document from Feldwebel to Unteroffizier whilst a member of JG77 dated 31 May 1940 just prior to the Battle of Britain, a letter dated 15 November 1940 from a Luftwaffe officer to his family presumably confirming capture and perhaps more information on the action. A very interesting postcard size photograph of a group of German Kriegsmarine, Army and Luftwaffe prisoners of war, Wilhelm at the extreme right of the photograph still wearing his flight blouse with full insignia and still wearing the Luftwaffe Pilots Badge, which is offered here. The postcard is stamped Examined by Censor Prisoner of War Mail sent to his parents in Oldenburg, Germany, unfortunately at one stage of its life this card has been adhered to a collectors display and traces of gummed paper are on the back of the card. A small quantity of six photographs being of Luftwaffe interest showing a high ranking Luftwaffe officer exiting a JU52 and shaking hands with Luftwaffe personel, plus three pre war photographs, which we believe are images of the unit within the Condor Legion in Spain. Standard enlisted ranks breast eagle still sewn to a section of uniform cloth. The very fine condition C.E.Juncker produced Pilots Badge seen being worn in the photograph, excellent detail to the oak and laurel leaf wreath, all of the patinated finish remaining to the eagle, complete with its original hook, hinge and thick needle pin, which is at present located in a post war Pilot Observers Badge box. A pair of Luftwaffe Unteroffiziers shoulder boards, which again we presume are the ones being worn in the photograph. On close inspection of the prisoner of war photograph it can clearly be seen that his shoulder boards are of the stitch-in variety, which these are with their correct matching rank configuration of lace and pip. A post war plaque for the Association of Fighter Pilots from Jagerkreis Nord with his named label to the reverse side dated 1990. Three photographs of the crash site of his BF109 in Sussex, plus extra research material. Lastly a 175 page book plotting the history from WWII to date of the fighter group in North Germany at Flying Station Oldenburg, good condition (lot) £800-£1,200

Second World War Nazi German Army Balloon Observers badge with narrow pin backing

WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze, fine un-maker marked example retaining much of the original bronze wash finish. Award is complete with the original pin and catch fixing to the reverse of the award. Small area of exposed metal to the reverse where the bronze finish has been scrapped off. Overall a good example.

WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze, hollow backed example with its original pin and catch fixing to the reverse. Good overall condition.

Scarce WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge in Silver by Franke & Co Ludenscheid, mid war example complete with its original hinge, pin and catch fixing. Makers mark to the top hand corner of the reverse. Not a common maker mark to find.

WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze by Karl Wurster, scarce solid backed bronze tomback example with the makers “W” mark to the top of the reverse. Badge is the die type 2. Complete with the original pin and catch fixing to the reverse. Good untouched example. See pages 76-78 of “The German Panzer Assault Badge of World War II” by Philippe De Bock for details of this maker.

Scarce WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze by Hymmen & Co, fine example of a semi scooped out assault badge in bronze, characteristic for the maker pin and catch fixing to the reverse of the badge. Reverse marked “L/53” for the maker of Hymmen & Co, the makers mark is towards the top of the reverse, known as the “High Maker Mark” type. Some areas of oxidisation but generally still much of the bronze finish remains to the award. See page284 & 285 of “The German Panzer Assault Badge of World War II” by Philippe De Bock for details of this maker.

WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Panzer Assault Badge for 50 Engagements by Joseph Felix & Sohne (JFS), an interesting example of a bronze grade maker marked 50 engagements tank assault badge. The award has the correct crimped fittings to the reverse of the award. Some of the dark bronzed finish remains to the centre panzer tank. Complete with the original fixing rivets to the reverse. The pin catch and hook both show stress marks under magnification and are magnetic which is both correct for this maker. The blackened number box has the thin numbers which again is correct for 50 engagement awards. Badge has JFS makers mark to the reverse of the wreath. Overall this is a good condition award. See Volume II of “The German Panzer Assault Badge of World War II” by Philippe De Bock.

Very Rare German Army / Waffen-SS Panzer Assault Badge for 75 Engagements by Joseph Felix & Sohne (JFS), fine example of the rare bronze grade version of the 75 engagements Panzer Assault award badge by the firm Joseph Felix & Sohne (J.F.S), the award has just the remains of the typical late war light bronze wash finish which can only be seen in the highlights of the wreath. The panzer tank has the flaws which are associated with original badges by this maker. Reverse of the award has the crimped hardware catch and pin fittings. The catch and the hook both show stress marks. The rear hardware is magnetic. Rivets to the reverse of the wreath, securing the tank to the wreath, under glass you can see small indentation. Overall this is in our opinion a very good example of a very scarce combat badge. Compares to examples shown in Volume II of “The German Panzer Assault Badge of World War II” by Philippe De Bock.

A German Third Reich Army Paratrooper's Badge, the eagle with traces of silvering, the reverse with gilt vertical round needle pin and C clasp, the back of the wreath later scratched II/1 8Kp E.M. (possibly a copy) . The surface of the diving eagle has worn to a bronze-coloured finish with faint traces of silver. The gilt surface of the wreath and Heer eagle is pitted and worn. The two bosses which secure the eagle to the wreath are rounded and have a verdigris finish, as does the barrel hinge of the clasp.

This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 9:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on June 30th or July 1st. Captain Miller's Army Rangers shirt from Paramount Pictures' war epic Saving Private Ryan. School teacher and Army Captain Miller wore his Rangers shirt under his uniform throughout the mission he led to recover PFC James Francis Ryan. This green cotton button-down shirt features brown wooden buttons, a blue and gold patch that reads "RANGERS" emblazoned on the left sleeve, and several small pinholes in the collar where a rank pin would be affixed. The shirt is in good overall condition with some signs of wear from production and age, including stains on the collar and sleeves, and tears to the fabric. Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000

This lot will be auctioned on Wednesday, June 30th. The auction will begin at 9:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on June 29th or July 1st. A hand-drawn Ron Cobb Young Rexor (Ben Davidson) concept sketch from the production of John Milius' fantasy adventure Conan the Barbarian. The top lieutenant in the army of snake cult priest Thulsa Doom (James Earl Jones), Rexor slaughtered Conan's (Arnold Schwarzenegger) tribe. This concept sketch of Rexor is rendered in pencil on sketch paper by the film's production designer, Ron Cobb. The sketch exhibits minor signs of wear from age and production with some creased corners and push pin holes, but it remains in good overall condition. Dimensions: 16" x 12" (40.75 cm x 30.5 cm) Sold without copyright; see notice in Buyer's Guide. Estimate: $800 - 1,200

Original vintage travel advertising poster: London Fly TWA designed by renowned American artist, David Klein (1918-2005). In this 1960's design, the artist depicted some of London's main tourist attractions, including Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. This poster was part of an extensive series designed by David Klein for TWA to promote tourist travel in the late 1950's and early 1960's. David Klein (February 23, 1918 - December 9, 2005) was an American artist, best known for his influential work in advertising. Although he produced illustrations for Broadway theatrical productions, Hollywood films, the United States Army, and numerous corporate clients, Klein is best remembered for the iconic travel images he created for Howard Hughes and Trans World Airlines (TWA) during the 1950s and 1960s. TWA was a major American airline that existed from 1930 until 2001. It was formed as Transcontinental & Western Air to operate a route from New York City to Los Angeles via St. Louis, Kansas City, and other stops, with Ford Trimotors. Fair condition, folded, browning, pin holes. Country of issue: USA, designer: David Klein, size (cm): 101.5x63, year of printing: 1960

Collection of WW1 trench art & buttons of Imperial Airways, Air transport auxiliary and a silver pin badge showing 25 years service with the ‘British Overseas Airways Corporation’ with a small tankard to the 15th Royal Welsh Fusiliers Association 1914 - 1935. One of the Trench art in the form of a letter opener is etched with ‘LENS 1917’ referring to the Battle of Hill 70between Canadian Corps and the German 6th Army on the outskirts of Lens in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region between 15th & 25thof August 1917.

WWII Interest: A heavily carved boardroom armchair with studded leather upholstery, the deep cresting rail carved with a stylised eagle and acanthus scroll, raised on twist supports with an H stretcher, 137cm high Provenance: Requisitioned circa WWII from the German Army by British Army cavalry officers, 9th -12th Lancers mess as war memorabilia in Germany . Structurally very sound. Upholstery looks good but with some pin holes on close scrutiny. Top left of cresting rail with chips. Some other minor superficial scuffs and marks throughout.

Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1914, Second Class breast badge, silver with iron centre, unmarked, good very fine Germany, Third Reich, Iron Cross 1939, Second Class breast badge, silver with iron centre, ring marked ‘11’; Memelland Medal 22 March 1939, bronze; Eastern Front Medal (2), zinc, one on chain suspension; Cross of Honour of the German Mother, Third Class, 2nd type, bronze and enamel; together with a set of insignia for an Afrika Korps tropical pith helmet, the national eagle and the national tricolour all with their three fitting pins; a single Armed Forces shield for the Afrika Korps pith helmet; two Winter Help plastic Third Reich Army and Luftwaffe standards; and a small multi enamelled membership lapel pin for the Old Conrades Association, generally very fine (12) £140-£180

SMITH & WESSON, USA A .32 RIMFIRE SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL 'No.2 OLD MODEL ARMY', serial no. 46925, circa 1868, with octagonal 6in. tip-up barrel, raised sighting rib signed 'SMITH & WESSON, SPRINGFIELD MASS.', applied nickel fore-sight, fixed ejector-pin beneath the barrel, three pin cylinder lock, plain cylinder, plain iron frame, central hammer and spur trigger, smooth flared walnut grips, strong amount of finish but with staining to the left side of barrel. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

An original WWII Second World War British Army No.36 Mills Bomb hand grenade. Inert. Complete example, with pin and screw-base present. Stamped to underside ' No. 36 MI M&P '. Measures approx; 10cm tall.

ARMY STYLE BUGLE, copper and brass with attached mouthpiece and green corded knot, together with a brown leather fold over buckle top case and carry strap, marked W.S 15/19H(15/19 Kings Royal Hussars), possibly pre or WWI era, brass WWI era napkin ring with the crest for 'Albert' Somme, France, two small boxes with photo badge and pin badge (Mafeking) Great War Alloy Medallion, N Staffords Collar Dog (WWI) and a 1943 AM (Air Ministry) marked stop watch, watch winds but does not operate beyond approximately five seconds

WW2 Third Reich metal insignia: RAD enamel lapel stick pin with makers mark "A.TH" along with RADJ mark, good enamel: HJ Sportsfest badge 1936 maker marked "Fechler, Bernsbach/SA": plastic WHW Army Standards collection badge marked on reverse "We1" "DRGM" and "Schutzen-und Kraftschutzen": single Luftwaffe enlisted mans collar rank gull, complete with both pins, VSR makers mark: Prussian State cap cockade complete with both lugs: Badge for Civilian Employees of the Luftwaffe, pin backed, no makers mark. (6)

SS-Untersturmführer Fritz Düsel - Nahkampfspange in Gold und weitere Auszeichnungen Nahkampfspange in Gold, die sog. Häkchenspange aus feuervergoldeter Bronze mit polierten Details. Rückseitig mit einem in einen vertieften Kreis eingelassenen Nadelhäkchen (2. Modell), bauchige polierte Horizontalnadel, ein azentrisch vernietetes, geschwärztes Plättchen und das zusätzliche Tragehäkchen auf der Rückseite des Adlerkopfes. "Textbook"-Exemplar der Firma C. E. Juncker, Berlin. Breite 96,2 mm. Gewicht 34,2 g. Die wenigsten Soldaten erreichten die zur Verleihung der Goldstufe notwendigen 50 Nahkampftage. Hitler hatte sich deshalb ab März 1944 die Aushändigung dieser "höchsten infanteristischen Auszeichnung" selbst vorbehalten und verlieh bis Ende September die 100 bei Juncker speziell angefertigte Spangen. Die Spangen des 2. Modells wurden von Oktober 1944 bis März 1945 bei drei Terminen durch Heinrich Himmler als Chef des Ersatzheeres in Vertretung Hitlers und am 10. März 1945 in 119 Exemplaren durch Generaloberst Guderian ausgehändigt. Dazu eine Farbkopie (wurde ausgetauscht) des Besitzzeugnisses und die originalen, stark beschädigten Einlageblätter über 61 Nahkampftage, beginnend am 2.07.42 in Kraslawa bis zum 18.07.44 in Kiesbaskie. Dazu Deutsches Kreuz in Gold in leichter Ausführung von Godet (punziert "21") mit Besitzzeugnis vom 16.01.44, EK 1 und 2 mit Urkunden vom 27.03.42 bzw. 10.07.41, Nahkampfspange in Silber ohne Plättchen mit Urkunde vom 10.10.43, Nahkampfspange in Bronze mit Urkunde vom 9.10.43, ISA in Bronze mit Besitzzeugnis vom 20.07.41, Demjanskschild (ohne Splinte und Platte) mit Urkunde vom 31.12.43, VWA in Schwarz, Silber und Gold mit den Besitzzeugnissen vom 16.06.42, 8.04.43 bzw. 5.09.44. Außerdem zwei Ostmedaillen mit Urkunde vom 14.07.42, Bestallung zum Standartenoberjunker d.R. 30.09.44, Verpflichtungsschein, SS-Führerschein sowie ein Ordner mit weiteren Papieren und persönlichen Aufzeichnungen. Die Urkunden teils mit interessanten Unterschriften und jeweils gefaltet. Einige der Auszeichnungen wie das EK 1, die Nahkampfspangen und das ISA wurden lange in vorderster Front getragen und mehrfach repariert. Des Weiteren Tagungsabzeichen der HJ und Nachkriegsabzeichen (Ulrichsberg usw.), Erkennungsmarke "12./SS-T.I.R. 1", ein Paar Schulterstücke für einen Oberleutnant der Pioniere und ein kleines Portraitfoto. Der Nachlass stammt aus der Familie, die Orden des Vaters bieten wir in einem anderen Los an. Zustand: IISS-Untersturmführer Fritz Düsel - a Close Combat Clasp in Gold and other decorations Close Combat Clasp in Gold, the so-called hook clasp of fire-gilt bronze with polished details. The reverse with pin hook inset in a circular dent (2nd model), domed, polished horizontal pin, small blackened plate riveted off-centre, and additional suspension hook on the reverse of the eagle’s head. "Textbook" item by the company C. E. Juncker, Berlin. Width 96.2 mm. Weight 34.2 g. Only very few soldiers accomplished the 50 days of close combat required for the award of the gold issue. Therefore, Hitler reserved for himself the right to award this (tr.) "highest infantry distinction" as of March 1944 and awarded the 100 clasps specially manufactured by Juncker until the end of September. The clasps of the 2nd model were bestowed by Heinrich Himmler as commander of the reserve army on behalf of Hitler in three ceremonies between October 1944 and March 1945, a further 119 clasps were awarded by Colonel General Guderian on 10 March 1945. Enclosed are a colour photocopy (exchanged) of the possession document and the original, severely damaged loose leaves documenting 61 days of close combat, starting on 2 July 1942 in Kraslawa until 18 July 1944 in Kiesbaskie. Comes with the German Cross in Gold, light version by Godet (punched "21") with possession document dated 16 January 1944, Iron Cross 1 and 2 with documents dated 27 March 1942 and 10 July 1941, respectively, Close Combat Clasp in Silver without cover plate with document dated 10 October 1943, Close Combat Clasp in Bronze with document dated 9 October 1943, Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze with possession document dated 20 July 1941, Demyansk Shield (without pins and plate) with document dated 31 December 1943, Wound Badge in Black, Silver and Gold with possession documents dated 16 June 1942, 8 April 1943 and 5 September 1944, respectively. Also two Eastern Front Medals with document dated 14 July 1942, appointment as Reserve Standartenoberjunker 30 September 1944, service commitment, SS driving license as well as a folder with further documents and personal notes. The documents folded and partly with interesting signatures. Some awards, such as the Iron Cross 1, the Close Combat Clasps and the Infantry Assault Badge were worn on the front line for a long time and repeatedly repaired. Furthermore, conference badges of the Hitler Youth and post-war awards (Ulrichsberg etc.), identification tag "12./SS-T.I.R. 1", a pair of shoulder boards for a 1st lieutenant of the pioneer troops and a small portrait photograph. The estate comes from the family, the father's orders are offered in a separate lot.Condition: II

Sgt. John Karr – Congressional Medal of Honor als Mitglied der Ehrengarde für den verstorbenen Präsidenten Abraham Lincoln, April 1865 In Bronze geprägter, auf der Spitze stehender fünfstrahliger Stern (Army 1. Model) mit der Stechersignatur "Paquet F.". Die mittels Ringen befestigte Adleragraffe und die Tragespange mit Sicherheitsnadel ebenfalls aus Bronze geprägt. An originalem Band. Die Rückseite mit der Trägerdedikation "The Congress to Serg.t John Karr Co. D 14th Vet.Res.Corps of Escort to Remains of President Abraham Lincoln April 1865". Breite 53,3 mm.Dazu seine GAR Civil War 1861, Veteran 1866 Medal an Band und Agraffe sowie mit der Seriennummer "B 50625", auf violettem Samt in Tragetasche mit Druckknopf und Aufdruck "The Boston Regalia Co.". Außerdem sein GAR Badge 31st National Encampment Buffalo NY August 1897, Bronze getönt, an Band und Agraffe, rs. Bezeichnung "Penfold Buffalo N.Y. Pat'd June 1897".Die Medal of Honor wurde als höchste Tapferkeitsauszeichnung 1861 durch Präsident Abraham Lincoln während des Sezessionskrieges eingeführt und wurde bis heute in ca. 3.500 Fällen zuerkannt.Wenige Tage vor der Kapitulation der konföderierten Truppen unter General Joseph E. Johnston an General Sherman wurde dem frisch wiedergewählten Präsidenten Abraham Lincoln am 14. April 1865 im Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. von John Wilkes Booth in den Kopf geschossen, woran er einen Tag später verstarb. Lincolns Leichnam wurde per Eisenbahn von Washington D.C. zurück nach Springfield Ill. überführt und dabei von einer Ehrengarde begleitet, die den Sarg auch bei den Trauerprozessionen bewachte, die in allen großen Städten wie etwa New York oder Chicago stattfanden. Jedem Mitglied dieser Ehrengarde wie auch Sgt. John Karr wurde hierfür die Congressional Medal of Honor "In testimony of his faithful and exemplary conduct as one of the escort to the remains of President Lincoln to Springfield, Ill." verliehen. Die Verleihung wurde später jedoch vom Kongress zurückgenommen, da sie nicht aus Tapferkeit und Furchtlosigkeit in Lebensgefahr im Kampf gegen einen Feind erworben wurde.Zustand: II +Sgt. John Karr – a Congressional Medal of Honor as a member of the escort for the remains of President Abraham Lincoln, April 1865 The five-rayed star (Army, first model) embossed in bronze, standing upright on one tip, bearing the engraver's signature "Paquet F.". The eagle riband buckle fastened with rings and the suspension bar with safety pin, both also embossed in bronze. On the original ribbon. The dedication "The Congress to Sergt. John Karr Co. D 14th Vet.Res.Corps of Escort to Remains of President Abraham Lincoln April 1865" inscribed on the back. Width 53.3 mm.Comes with his GAR Civil War 1861, Veteran 1866 Medal on the ribbon and riband buckle, serial number "B 50625", on violet velvet in the carrying case with press stud and imprint "The Boston Regalia Co.". Also, his GAR Badge 31st National Encampment Buffalo NY August 1897, tinted bronze, on the ribbon and riband buckle, the back inscribed "Penfold Buffalo N.Y. Pat'd June 1897".Introduced as the highest decoration for bravery by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861, during the American Civil War, the Medal of Honor has been awarded approximately 3,500 times to date. Just a few days before the surrender of the Confederate troops under the command of General Joseph E. Johnston to General Sherman, the newly re-elected President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth in Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. on 14 April 1865. He died of his injuries the next day. Lincoln's remains were transported for burial from Washington D.C. to Springfield, Illinois, by train, accompanied by an honor guard, which also watched over the coffin at the mourning processions that took place in all large cities, such as New York and Chicago. Like Sgt. John Karr, every member of the guard was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for this service, "In testimony of his faithful and exemplary conduct as one of the escort to the remains of President Lincoln to Springfield, Ill". However, Congress later revoked the award as it had not been won by virtue of demonstrating bravery and fearlessness in mortal danger in battle against the enemy.Condition: II +

Colt Model 1860 Army, Richards Conversion, graviert, um 1876, mit Elfenbeingriff und HolsterKal. 44, Nr. 4196, wie üblich nicht nummerngleich. 5½" Lauf mit rauer Seele. Sechsschüssig. Single Action. Umbau auf Hinterladung etwa 1876. Am Lauf einzeilig Firmierung "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA", am Rahmen links zweizeilig Patentdaten. Die Seriennummer "4196" auf dem Lauf, Rahmen, Abzugsbügel und Griff, die Trommel mit Rollengravur der Seeschlachtszene, gemarkt "COLTS PATENT NO 2093", darunter "Pat. Sept. 10th 1850". Auf der Ladeklappe und der Trommelachse die Konversionsnummern "2545" respektive "2749". Abzugsbügel und Griff Vorderteil Messing. Der Fangring entfernt. Alle Metallteile blank. Rahmen, Griff und Lauf mit schöner, tiefer Rankengravur, möglicherweise Werksgravur. Elfenbeingriff. Mechanisch in Ordnung. Länge ca. 32 cm.Von 1873 bis 1878 wurden ca. 9000 Mod. 1860 Army-Perkussionsrevolver nach dem Richards-Patent auf Hinterladung umgebaut. Dabei wurden die Trommel gekürzt und eine Scheibe mit Ladeklappe, Kimme und Schlagbolzen eingesetzt.Dazu ein zeitgenössisches Holster aus starkem, braunem Leder, mit Gürtelschlaufe. Starke Nähte, florale Prägung, das Mündungsende beschädigt.WBK: Achtung - ErlaubnispflichtigAchtung - Versand in Nicht-EU-Staaten unterliegt CITES Regularien.Zustand: IIIA Colt Model 1860 Army, Richards Conversion, engraved, circa 1876, with ivory grip and holsterCal. 44, SN. 4196, numbers as usual not matching. 5½" barrel with frosted bore. Six shots. Single Action. Converted in 1876. On top of barrel marking "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA", to the left of the frame two-line patent data. Serial number "4196" on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, bottom strap. The cylinder with roller engraved naval engagement scene, marked "COLTS PATENT NO 2093", below which "Pat. Sept. 10th 1850". The loading gate and the top of the arbor pin with the conversion numbers "2545" resp. "2749". Trigger guard and front strap brass. Lanyard ring removed. The original finish rubbed off. Frame, barrel and grip with nice floral engraving, probably factory engraving. Ivory grip. Mechanically sound. Length ca. 32 cm.Between 1873 and 1878 about 9000 Mod. 1860 Army percussion revolvers were converted based on the Richards design. The recoil shield was shortened and a breechplate inserted, featuring an integral rear sight, firing pin and loading gate. The original firing pin on the hammer had to be removed. Set with contemporary holster of strong russet hide with belt loop, solid stitching, floral embossing and a damaged tip.WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealerAttention - shipping to non-EU countries subject to CITES.Condition: III

A SILVER TANK BADGE 50 CLASS. A Second World War or later German silver Tank Badge, 50 class with an army eagle and swastika above a tank advancing from the left, within an oak wreath and the number 50 in gilt metal against a black background, two piece hollow backed construction with a round pin, 60x45 mm, in a replica box. This item is Second World War or later and sold not subject to return.

A CLOSE COMBAT BAR, SILVER CLASS. A Second World War or later Close Combat bar, silver class, with a central army eagle with swastika above a crossed bayonet and grenade against a black ground, flanked by oak leaves, marked to the reverse 'FEC W.E. PEEKHAUS BFRLIN AUSF. A.G.M.u.K. GABLONZ' with a flattened ribbed pin, 24x95 mm. In replica box. This item is Second World War or later and sold not subject to return.

AN INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE, BRONZE CLASS. A Second World War or later German Infantry Assault badge with an army eagle above a swastika and rifle with bayonet fixed within an oak wreath, one piece construction with round pin, marked FZS in a circle, 65x48 cm, in replica cardboard box. This item is Second World War or later and sold not subject to return.

WW1 British Derby Scheme Armband, khaki example with red felt crown to the centre. Ink army council stamp to the reverse side. Complete with buttons to the ends. Accompanied by a well worn Royal Flying Corps other ranks cloth shoulder title, other ranks RFC cap badge with slider fitting, RFC other ranks cap badge with lug fittings, RFC tunic button made into a sweetheart brooch and three Army Pay Corps collar badges (one with brooch pin back). Various conditions. (8 items)

WW2 British Insignia and Document Grouping of 5498696 Warrant Officer J M White Army Air Corps / 2nd Special Air Service (S.A.S), interesting grouping of items attributed to Warrant Officer White who served with the Army Air Corps, Parachute Regiment and the Special Air Service during WW2, being mentioned in despatches for gallant conduct in North West Europe, London Gazette 10th May 1945. The grouping consists of Warrant Officer White’s original wartime SAS parachute wing which is an embroidered example with a brass pin back fixing to the reverse. The wing has fine embroidery to the parachute canopy and feathers in the wing. This design is typical of early wartime wings. This wing has been attached to a bullion embroidered SAS blazer badge and a small chrome and enamel pin back regimental badge is also attached. The insignia comes with his named Liberation of Norway 8th May 1945 citation which is named to him, “5498696 P Pte J M White A.A.C” and the publication “THE ALLIES IN NORWAY”. An interesting grouping, worthy of further research. In March 1944, the 1st and 2nd SAS Regiments returned from overseas to the United Kingdom and joined a newly formed SAS Brigade of the Army Air Corps. The unit took part in the invasion of mainland Europe, D-Day, Normandy in June 1944 and in May 1945 the 1st and 2nd SAS were sent to Norway to disarm the 300,000-strong German garrison. Members of the 2nd SAS were allowed to wear the insignia of the Special Air Service but the uniform and beret of the Army Air Corps / Parachute regiment, including Pegasus formation signs and maroon berets.

WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze by Adolf Scholze, fine example retaining nearly all of the original bronze finish to the award. Complete with the correct ball hinge to the pin and original catch fixing. Makers mark to the reverse of the award. A superb example.

WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, being a good mid war quality hollow backed un-maker marked example. Complete with the pin and catch fixing to the reverse.

WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge in Silver by Julius Bauer & Co, good example of an early period silver grade example with semi scooped out reverse. Complete with ball hinge, pin and catch fixing to the reverse. Much of the original finish remains. Although not maker marked it appears to follow the design of badges associated with the maker Julius Bauer & Co, see “The Infantry Assault Badge” by Weber page 170.

WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge in Silver by Richard Simm & Sohne, good example in zinc. Semi scooped out reverse. Complete with the ball pin fitting and catch. Maker marked on the reverse “R.S.S”. Good example overall.

WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Panzer Assault Combat Badge, silver grade example which is un-maker marked. Reverse of the award has separate pin clasp and a brass catch which is mounted to a plate and then soldered directly onto the badge. The pin is present but loose.

WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS Panzer Assault Combat Badge in Bronze by C E Juncker, Berlin, good example of a zinc based bronze grade example of the Panzer Assault badge which shows all the characteristics of the badges made by C E Juncker. The award retains much of the original bronze finish. Small split / crack to the wreath at the weak point near the right hand side of the tank. Complete with the correct catch fitting fitted to circular base plate and pin fitting. See pages 56 & 57 of The German Panzer Assault Badge of Word War II -Volume 1 by Philippe De Bock.

WW2 German Army / Waffen-SS General Assault Combat Badge, early hollow backed silver grade example. Complete with pin and catch fixing to the reverse. Much of the silver finish has worn off of the obverse.

An unusual "Napier ARP" enamelled Second War pin badge, Sunbeam enamelled badge, Home Guard enamelled lapel badge, plastic Woman's Land Army Proficiency badge, etc

An impressive selection of Polish medals and military insignia spanning two World Wars formerly the property of K Szmidla including First War - 1921 period - Polish Virtuti Militari Cross 5th Class No. 3720 (minus ring suspension); Silesian Cross of Bravery; Silesian Cross of Valour and Merit; unofficial Polish Bravery Cross engraved K.S. 1920; enamelled suspended shield badge named to the 115th Polish Lancers 1920-21 and engraved "Szmidla Kourimierz Ulan"; suspended pennant engraved with initials and dated "1/7/1920"; Polish Vistula 1920 pin badge; Polish 1919-1920 pin badge; two Polish 100th Anniversary 1917 patriotic badges; a miniature 1918-1928 Anniversary of Independance medal; miniature Polish War medal 1918-1921; Polish First Light Horse Regiment enamelled Star badges, 1920s period Polish cap badges and other insignia Early Second War Period - Polish plated steel cap badge marked "DSP"; 1940 Swiss Bronze Red Cross badge; 1930s enamelled Polish army sports badge; two marksman's badges; Polish silver and enamelled "U 25" badge; various Swiss Red Cross related badges and insignia and a selection of miniature Polish Airborne "Lopp" pin badges, etc, together with various postal cards mainly dated 1940 relating to the Red Cross in Switzerland, various photographs of soldiers and invalids, etc Second War Period A selection of 8th Army cloth patches, Poland titles, 3rd Carpathian Rifle Divison patch and others, Polish 2nd Corps badge, pair of Combined Operations arm badges, Polish cap badges, original Second War Polish red beret with insignia and various other regalia, etc, together with a Polish commemorative magazine 1920-1939, Polish map, single volume "The Unknown Revolution 1917-1921"; Varsovia 1944" volume and other publications, etc

An enamelled RAF pin and a Territorial Army medal.

NO RESERVE First World War poster.- (James Kealey) Edgar, after. First World War Recruitment Poster, lithograph, small pin holes to corners, short repaired tears, poster measuring c.730 x 480mm, Hill, Siffken & co., 1914.⁂ While many expected the First World War to be 'over by Christmas', the Secretary of State for War, Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, realised the conflict would be long and on an unprecedented scale. He realised that Britain would have to create a mass army for the first time and appealed for volunteers for his 'New Armies' in August 1914. Recruitment officers were sent to towns, cities, factories and clubs. Propaganda posters were placed all over the country to persuade men to sign up.

An unattributed M.B.E. group of nine miniature dress medals Malaysia, Federation, Most Distinguished Order of the Defender of the Realm; Great Britain, The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 2nd type; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, E.II.R.; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army; Malaysian States, Kedah, Accession of the Sultan of Kedah 1943, mounted as worn but lacking pin, good very fine (9) £60-£80

A German Second War Mountain Troopers Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross Group awarded to Oberst Arthur Haussels A superb group comprising Knights Cross to the Iron Cross; Great War Iron Cross First Class; Infantry Assault Badge; Wound Badge in black; Wound Badge in silver; Narvik Shield; Bar to the Iron Cross of the Great War First class; Bar to the Iron Cross of the Great War Second class; Armed Forces 4 Year Long Service Medal; and a matched pair of Mountain Troop Regiment 139 Oberstleutnants shoulder boards. The Knights Cross non magnetic centre, unmarked is an early Juncker production and has seen definite service wear, the loop is also unmarked. The WWI Iron Cross KO marked underneath the pin retaining hook. Infantry Assault Badge in silver has lost most of its finish, non maker marked. Narvik Shield, moth to the left hand side of the army backing also moth damage to the reverse side. Wound Badge in silver, solid construction, non maker marked, Wound Badge in black, some losses to the paint finish, one piece stamping, unmarked. Armed Forces 4 Year Long Service with its army eagle and swastika affixed to the Austrian style ribbon wrap. Bar to the Iron Cross First class of WWI non maker marked in excellent condition. Bar to the Iron Cross Second class of WWI also in excellent condition with all four fixing pins intact. Slight moth to the reverse side of one of the shoulder boards. A superb grouping to a career mountain troop soldier, good overall condition £3,000-£4,000 --- Arthur Haussels, a career soldier, was born in 1895, and served from 1914 to 1919 in the Imperial German Army. Rejoining the Army of the Wehrmacht in August 1934, by January 1939 he was Commander of Company 5 of Mountain Troop Regiment 139, and in 1940 was Commander of the 2nd Battalion of the same regiment. He was awarded his Knight’ Cross for actions in Norway on the 4 September 1940. By 1941 he was a Staff Officer of the same regiment, and in 1942 became the Commander of Mountain Troop Regiment 756. Serving in North Africa, he was wounded and evacuated to the military hospital in Naples. He was posthumously promoted to Oberst. Sold together with the recipient’s Wehrpass and certificate; and a headquarters Klagenfurt, Austria document awarded to Frau Maria Haussels, in which her husbands Wehrpass was returned to her on the 12 May 1943, citation folded once. Wehrpass in excellent condition, photograph of Haussels, hatless, wearing his officers tunic, upper bust, full of details including his First War service in 1916 in the machine gun regiments and then further details of his service from 1 August 1938 in Mountain Troop Regiment 139 through to his death in 1943. Pages 22 and 23 full of rank advances. Page 24 showing all of his awards. Page 25 shows the award of the Knights Cross to the Iron Cross including the Wound Badge in silver, Narvik Shield, Infantry Assault Badge. Pages 32 and 33 a record of where he served, both pages fully filled out, which runs over onto page 34, which shows him on the 12 February 1943 in the hospital in Naples where we presume he died. Lastly with three photographs accompanying the group, one of Haussels wearing his mountain troop cap with Knights Cross at his neck, postcard size, and two further photographs of postcard nature on parades, one with him mounted.

A German Second War Army/S.S. Close Combat Bar in Silver. A very good Close Combat clasp in silver by F & BL the Company of Funcke & Bruninghaus, this is a 2nd pattern variant with the dye flaw to the right hand side of the tip of the stick grenade. Finish remaining with its blued back plate, wide tapering flat pin, original hook and hinge with the makers logo F & BL faintly visible below the circular base of the catch, good condition £240-£280

A German Second War Army/S.S. Close Combat Bar in Bronze. A mint unissued example of the Close Combat clasp in bronze. All finish remaining, the majority of the blueing still obvious to the plate behind the central motif with very slight rust marks to the upper left hand side of the blued plate. There are many variants of the Close Combat clasp by this company, the logo A.G.M.u.K were a conglomeration of eight makers and many differences can be seen between the awards with the same naming, this is known as the 2nd pattern thin crimps, the crimps being the method of securing the blued back plate to the centre of the award. Standard wide tapering pin with original hook and hinge, excellent condition £140-£180

A German Second War Army Flak Badge. The very difficult to obtain Army Flak Badge. Non maker marked, good finish remaining overall with slight dullness around the lower frame of the 88mm flak gun. Thick needle pin, slight bubbling to the plating on the reverse side also some colour changes to the reverse side. £140-£180

A German Second War Army Paratrooper Badge. A late war production of the Army Paratrooper badge in zinc with sheet metal hinge and flat wire catch. Although these badges are unmarked they are presumed world-wide to be produced by the Company of Friedrich Linden. This example has the identical characteristics of the accepted Friedrich Linden produced badges. All of the gilt to the wreath has disappeared with just a very slight hue of gilt showing amongst the lower field of the oak leaves. Slight silvering showing to the diving eagle within the lower section of the upper wing and around the neck of the eagle. Complete with its catch hook and pin assembly. A rare badge, good very fine £800-£1,200

German Second War Miscellaneous Third Reich Items. Scarce Deutsche Reichsbahn all heavy nickel construction belt buckle, good pebbled finish. Reichsbahn collar patch with swastika loose from the collar patch. Two Reichsbahn shoulder boards. A Reichsbahn two-piece winged wheeled cap cockade. Army officers bullion wire cap eagle. Army Panzer Grenadier Oberleutnants slip-on shoulder boards with light green wool underlay. 1936 Reich Party Day rally pin, maker marked on the reverse side, generally good condition (7) £120-£160

Silver Lapel Badgesconsisting silver hallmarked and enamel, QC Royal Military Police lapel brooch.  Complete in maker's box ... Modern, silver hallmarked tie pin.  In maker's box ... Pair of sterling silver Army Football Association cufflinks.  In maker's box.  Together with a gilt "Waterloo" Blue & Royals Windsor 2015 commemorative medallion in maker's box.  4 items.

3 WWII plastic badges: Women’s Home Guard, and Women’s Land Army Proficiency, both with pin fittings and Royal Sussex Regiment, the first two by Stanley, Walsall. GC £40-60

Four Bandai Pin Point series model kits. 1:48 Scale. # 8290 No.3 "U.S ARMY INFANTRY". Together with two No.21 #8287 "US ARMY INFANTRY" and # 8291 "ANTI TANK GUN" All four are in open boxes with most parts still in factory sealed bags and instruction sheets present. All are unmade. Light storage wear.(4).

Four Bandai WWII U.S. Armoured Division Pin Point series model kits. 1 / 48 Scale. # 8264 No.1 "U.S. M4A3 76mm Sherman" Tank. #8281 No.106 "U.S M4A1 76mm Sherman". # 8284 No.5 "U.S. WILLYS JEEP" and # 8286 "U.S. ARMY ARTILLERY". Willys Jeep is factory sealed in plastic, The other three are in open boxes with most parts still in factory sealed bags and instruction sheets present. All are unmade. Storage wear.(4).

Four Bandai WWII U.S. Armoured Division Pin Point series model kits. 1 / 48 Scale. # 8264 No.1 "U.S. M4A3 76mm Sherman" Tank. #8281 No.106 "U.S M4A1 76mm Sherman". # 8284 No.5 "U.S. WILLYS JEEP" and # 8286 "U.S. ARMY ARTILLERY". Willys Jeep is factory sealed in plastic, The other three are in open boxes with most parts still in factory sealed bags and instruction sheets present. All are unmade. Storage wear.(4).

Four Bandai WWII U.S. Armoured Division Pin Point series model kits. 1 / 48 Scale. # 8264 No.1 "U.S. M4A3 76mm Sherman" Tank. #8281 No.106 "U.S M4A1 76mm Sherman". # 8284 No.5 "U.S. WILLYS JEEP" and # 8286 "U.S. ARMY ARTILLERY". Willys Jeep is factory sealed in plastic, The other three are in open boxes with most parts still in factory sealed bags and instruction sheets present. All are unmade. Storage wear.(4).

Four Bandai WWII U.S. Armoured Division Pin Point series model kits. 1 / 48 Scale. # 8264 No.1 "U.S. M4A3 76mm Sherman" Tank. #8281 No.106 "U.S M4A1 76mm Sherman". # 8284 No.5 "U.S. WILLYS JEEP" and # 8286 "U.S. ARMY ARTILLERY". Willys Jeep is factory sealed in plastic, The other three are in open boxes with most parts still in factory sealed bags and instruction sheets present. All are unmade. Storage wear.(4).

Five Bandai WWII U.S. Armoured Division Pin Point series model kits. 1 / 48 Scale. # 8264 No.1 "U.S. M4A3 76mm Sherman" Tank. #8281 No.106 "U.S M4A1 76mm Sherman" and three x # 8286 "U.S. ARMY ARTILLERY". M4A1 box is heavily creased, all are in open boxes with most parts still in factory sealed bags and instruction sheets present. All are unmade. Storage wear.(5).

Five model kits including two Bandai WWII U.S. Armoured Division Pin Point series. 1 / 48 and 1/50 Scale. # 8264 No.1 "U.S. M4A3 76mm Sherman" Tank. # 8283 "U.S. Gun Motor Carriage M13", Fuman # 8293-400 "U.S. 155mm Cannon LONG TOM" .112. Otaki Motorised "A.M.X.30" Tank and another Otaki OT4-25-200 - "U.S. ARMY MEDIUM TANK M48 BIG PATTON" M46. All five are in open boxes with most parts still in factory sealed bags and instruction sheets present. All are unmade. Storage wear.(5).