A fine George III silver gilt mounted presentation sword by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, the blade inscribed "St Sebastian taken by storm XXX1st August MDCCCXIII, to one side and to "Lieut. Colonel Snodgrass. This sabre is presented by his townsmen of Paisley joined by several noblemen and gentlemen in its vicinity is an expression of high esteem for his character and admiration of his distinguished services in the course of his country and her allies. Paisley MDCCCXII" to the other side, London 1813, together with an illuminated proclamation, with seals, boxed, to Kenneth Snodgrass (c.1830) length 35in.See lot 635 for the medal awarded to Captain Snodgrass. The following obituary was originally published in the Illustrated Sydney News,10th December 1853 page. 5Snodgrass, Kenneth (1784-1853)The late Colonel Snodgrass was born in the west of Scotland about the year 1784. The Colonel was the eldest son of a Doctor of Divinity of the Church of Scotland, and his mother was the sister of Sir K. Douglass, Baronet. At an early age he entered the army, and distinguished himself as an officer of the 52nd Regiment. His excellent military qualities soon attracted the General in command, and he was on various occasions selected as leader of extraordinary attacks on the French during the war in Spain, and for many years was entrusted with the sole command of Portuguese battalions. In the "Exploits of Wellington," "Maxwell's Life of Wellington," and the "Subaltern," this distinguished officer's courage as victoriously leading the "forlorn hope" at St. Sebastian, is particularly narrated. On that occasion the Colonel, then only a Major, lost 200 men, before he reached the bastions of the fortress. The citadel was taken by Snodgrass and four hundred British soldiers, the French fighting hand to hand. For this act he was presented with a magnificent gold sword and medal. The Colonel was twice wounded, as a recompense for which he enjoyed a considerable pension until his death. When Sir .T. Franklin left Van Diemen's Land, he administered the civil government of that island, and afterwards that of New South Wales, between the departure of Sir Richard Bourke, and the arrival of Sir G. Gipps. His venerable mother only died about a year ago, aged 90; his brother, the late Lieut. Colonel Snodgrass, formerly aide-de-camp to Sir Archibald Campbell, the conqueror of Burmah in 1825, died several years ago. The late Colonel Snodgrass has left two married daughters and several sons, one a major in the 96th regiment in India. He was no less distinguished for his social qualities, his unbounded hospitality, and goodness of heart, than for his military acquirements. He was well known in the colony as Commander of the Forces and originator of the Mounted Police during the desperate bushranging period. The Colonel died on the banks of the Hunter, of gout in the stomach, in October, 1853.
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30x Indian Army Tunic Buttons, being a fine selection from various regiments and periods including 16th Lucknow Regiment, 21st Marine Battalion, 61st Pioneers, 66th Punjabis, 2nd Bengal Lancers, Royal Deccan Horse, 124th Baluchistan Infantry, 45th Sikhs, plus others. Various sizes, all with shanks to the reverse. Displayed on cloth board. (30 items)
3x Boards of British Military Tunic Buttons, good selection of large and small type tunic buttons from various periods and regiments. Some of the regiments include Lancashire Hussars, Essex Imperial Yeomanry, North Somerset Yeomanry, King Edwards Horse, 7th City of London regiment, Artists Rifles, Bedfordshire Yeomanry, Cinque Ports Battalion Royal Sussex regiment, 24th Lancers, Highland Light Infantry, Tank Corps, Parachute regiment, Royal Munster Fusiliers, Victorian crowned 16th Regiment of foot, Army Cyclist Corps, plus others. All complete with shanks to the reverse and mounted on display boards. (153 items)
37x British Infantry, Cavalry & Corps Cap Badges, including all brass Royal Berkshire, Army Cyclist Corps, bi-metal 3rd Kings Own Hussars, Machine Gun Corps, Welsh Guards, 12th Lancers, Royal Tank Regiment, 20th Hussars, plastic Royal Corps of Signals, East Surrey regiment, plus others. Various conditions and periods. (37 items)
Selection of British Army Tunic Rank Shoulder Strap Slip-ons, various ranks, regiments and periods. Regiments include Special Air Service (S.A.S), Royal Engineers, 1st Yorks, Royal Military Police, 5th Dragoon Guards, Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers Militia, Royal Artillery, 16/5 Lancers, plus others. (21 items) Ex Brian L Davis Collection
4x WW2 Czechoslovakia Foreign Nationality Shoulder Titles, all being embroidered examples “CZECHOSLOVAKIA), consisting of RAF type in light blue lettering on blue backing, Naval / Commando type with red lettering on black / navy blue backing, army issue in red lettering on khaki and army issue with border. All in good condition. (4 items) Ex Brian L Davis Collection
Selection of Cloth Nationality Shoulder Titles, being army issue, RAF issue and Naval / Commando issues for foreign nationals and members of the commonwealth serving with the allied forces. Including Czechoslovakia, Belgium, Australia, India, Kenya, South Africa, Newfoundland, Canada, etc. Also some Canadian Regimental shoulder titles and Dutch shoulder titles. Mostly all in good condition. (36 items) Ex Brian L Davis Collection
Selection of Cloth Formation / Divisional Signs, including 38th infantry division, 17th Infantry division, embroidered 5th Infantry division, embroidered Guards Armoured division, embroidered 8th Army, printed 4th Infantry division, uncut pair of 13th Corps, printed 2nd pattern 8th Corps, embroidered 5th Corps, printed 105th Coast Artillery Brigade, embroidered 8th Army, printed 3rd Infantry division, Hants & Dorset District, Dutch made 51st Highland Division, printed 13th Infantry division, 7th Armoured division, 1st Infantry division, printed Air Formation Signals, plus others. Some duplicates. (60 items) Ex Brian L Davis Collection
A Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 awarded to Kenneth Snodgrass, Capt 52nd Foot with Vittoria, Cuidad Rodrigo, Fuentes D'Onor and Corunna clasps.See lot 34 for the sword awarded to Captain Snodgrass. Snodgrass, Kenneth (1784-1853)The late Colonel Snodgrass was born in the west of Scotland about the year 1784. The Colonel was the eldest son of a Doctor of Divinity of the Church of Scotland, and his mother was the sister of Sir K. Douglass, Baronet. At an early age he entered the army, and distinguished himself as an officer of the 52nd Regiment. His excellent military qualities soon attracted the General in command, and he was on various occasions selected as leader of extraordinary attacks on the French during the war in Spain, and for many years was entrusted with the sole command of Portuguese battalions. In the "Exploits of Wellington," "Maxwell's Life of Wellington," and the "Subaltern," this distinguished officer's courage as victoriously leading the "forlorn hope" at St. Sebastian, is particularly narrated. On that occasion the Colonel, then only a Major, lost 200 men, before he reached the bastions of the fortress. The citadel was taken by Snodgrass and four hundred British soldiers, the French fighting hand to hand. For this act he was presented with a magnificent gold sword and medal. The Colonel was twice wounded, as a recompense for which he enjoyed a considerable pension until his death. When Sir .T. Franklin left Van Diemen's Land, he administered the civil government of that island, and afterwards that of New South Wales, between the departure of Sir Richard Bourke, and the arrival of Sir G. Gipps. His venerable mother only died about a year ago, aged 90; his brother, the late Lieut. Colonel Snodgrass, formerly aide-de-camp to Sir Archibald Campbell, the conqueror of Burmah in 1825, died several years ago. The late Colonel Snodgrass has left two married daughters and several sons, one a major in the 96th regiment in India. He was no less distinguished for his social qualities, his unbounded hospitality, and goodness of heart, than for his military acquirements. He was well known in the colony as Commander of the Forces and originator of the Mounted Police during the desperate bushranging period. The Colonel died on the banks of the Hunter, of gout in the stomach, in October, 1853.
A quantity of plastic military figures, including thirteen piece Britains Royal Marine Band, approx thirty Britains Grenadier Guards with band members, two mounted cavalry officers and two sentry boxes, a set of eight Indian army soldiers, a set of twelve Greek army band members, and a set of four Elastolin German WWII band members, each approx 6cm. (84)
A Stainless Steel US Army Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Glycine, Bienne-Geneve, circa 1950, (calibre 49) lever movement signed, silvered dial with luminous Arabic numerals, red centre seconds hand, luminous hands, screw back engraved U.S. Army ORD No. OH 95343, numbered 96184, inside screw back stamped LL and numbered 273, 35mm wide see illustration 06.11.18, Case with surface scratches and minor dents in parts, dial is discoloured and stained in parts, dial with scratches and luminous slightly missing at 11, luminous numerals are all discoloured, later strap, later crown, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order.
A George V silver Spill Vase, by Walker & Hall, hallmarked Birmingham, 1927, of conical form with pierced rim, the front with inscription 'From the Officers, Royal Army Service Corps, Feltham, Xmas, 1927', 8in (20.5cm) high, 4.4ozt, together with a large silver plated trophy goblet, by Walker & Hall (2)
A Victorian silver table centrepiece, modelled as two palm trees raised on a rocky base, mounted with the standing figures of two gentlemen, one wearing an army uniform and the other wearing a navy uniform, with a bound chest between and with a shrub to the side, mark of Frederick Elkington Birmingham 1868, height 48cm, weight 2940 gms. Illustrated.
PART OF A LARGE COLLECTION OF MILITARY CAP BADGES, INC. LOUTH SCHOOL AND GRESHAMS SCHOLL OTC, SMALL ARMS SCHOOL, ARMY EDUCATION CORPS, IMPERIAL YEOMANRY HOSPITAL, IOM HOME GUARD ETC.please note, I have been advised, without any form of explanation that some or all of this collection of badges may be 'fake'. With such a large collection, more than 500 in total split into several lots in this sale, I anticipate that fakes will have 'crept in' and you are advised to bid accordingly, they are all sold as seen.
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