There are 116689 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribeIndian Army. 1st Punjab Volunteer Rifle Corps Victorian head-dress badge circa 1861-1901.British made thin die-stamped silvered Imperial crowned PVRC with 1 below, crossed rifles and strung bugle on ‘DEFENCE NOT DEFIANCE’ scroll. Two loops to reverse. Cross surmounting orb absent otherwise VGC.
Indian Army. 24th Madras Infantry Victorian pagri badge.A good die-stamped brass British made pre 1903 example. Maltese cross bearing laurel sprays, and elephant within ‘XXIV ASSAYE’ circlet; top arm edge inscribed ‘BOURBON’. lower ‘SERINGAPATAM’. Stout pagri pin to reverse. Minor stains. VGCBecame 84th Punjabis in 1903.
Indian Army. 108th Infantry OR’s pagri badge.A good British made die-stamped brass example. Rising sun resting on ‘INFANTRY” scroll; with “108” centrally. Stout pagri pin to reverse which bears J.R. GAUNT, LONDON tablet. VGC108th Bombay Infantry dropped title “Bombay” in 1903. Became 3rd Bn. Bombay Grenadiers in 1922. Disbanded 1930.
Pair of 30th Division WW1 felt cloth formation signs.Good examples. White crest of Lord Derby embroidered on black felt discs. Removed from uniform, slight service wear. GC (2 items)New Army Division Pals Bns.. Taken over by War Office August 1915, arrived in France December 1915 and remained throughout the war.
10 assorted early anodised cap badges.The Welch by Gaunt, B’ham ... Royal Lincolnshire ... KOYLI by Smith & Wright ... Somerset LI by Smith & Wright ... North Stafford by Dowler ... Royal Susssex by Smith & Wright ... North Irish Horse by Firmin ... 6th Hampshire by Firmin ... 13th London by Gaunt, London ... Gurkha Army Service Corps by Firmin. All complete with fixings. (10 items)
124 buttons of various Staff, Services, Corps, Schools and Womens units.A good selection including Field Marshals (mounted), ASC EVIIR in gilt, an Army Medical Service, School of Musketry, Machine Gun School, WD & RASC Fleet, Glider Pilot Regt., Kneller Hall, Staff College, Judge Advocate General’s, Captains of Invalids large and small gilt, American Ambulance Great Britain, QMAAC, Womens Legion, MTTC, MTC, a rare Auxiliary Drivers Association (large bronze), a West African issue for FANY, scarce first pattern SSAFA, several Guards Machine Gun Regiment, RFC, Recce, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Birmingham Battalions R. Warwickshire Regt. etc. All complete with shanks. (124 items)
Royal Army Medical Corps Edwardian Officer’s pouch and belt circa 1901-10.A fine Edwardian example. Black two inch Morocco leather belt with three lines of gold embroidery, complete with heavily floriated gilt chased buckle, tip and slide. The collapsible black Morocco leather pouch has two lines of gold embroidery around the edge; the face mounted with gilt crowned EVIIR cypher. Plain gilt belt loops attached by rings with gilt floriated supports. Minor service wear, generally fresh. VGC
Indian Army. 28th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry pre 1855 Victorian Officer’s Epaulettes.A good rare pair of gold lace straps bearing crown, and Bath Star with large gilt metal crescents surrounding oval padded bullion VR cyphers. Gold boxed bullions and small regimental buttons to straps. Dark blue velvet and leather lining. Housed in shaped storage/transit tin (lid detached but present). Bullion toned, gilt crescents remain bright. GC28th disbanded between 1862 and 1864. became 88th Carnatic Infantry in the 1903 Kitchener reforms; disbanded in 1920.
3rd Punjab Cavalry Indian Army Attributed Officer’s Pouch.Believed to have been worn by Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CB who was appointed to the 3rd Punjab Cavalry in 1902. A rare example of black Melton cloth ground with gold bullion embroidered crowned cypher, regimental title and two Battle Honours. Complete with pocket, gilt belt loops and leather cover. Slight age wear to the front, small area of moth to the reverse.For full biographical details of Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CB Indian Army see lot 442
The Medal Group of Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CB Indian Army.Comprising: Knight Commander of the Indian Empire neck & breast badge (These contained in original Garrard & Co Ltd case PLEASE NOTE reverse of neck order absent, hook to breast badge absent), Commander of the Order of the Bath neck badge, Indian General Service Medal (1896 EVIIR), clasp “Waziristan 1901-2”, “LCE LT C.B.D. STRETTELL 13TH RAJPUTS”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf, “BT LT. COL”, 1939/45 Star, Defence Medal, India War Medal, King’s Police Medal (GVR), “CAPT C.B.D. STRETTELL ASST COMMDT BURMA MIL POL”, GVR Jubilee Medal, GVIR Coronation Medal. Main group remains as originally mounted and worn. ... Miniature set ofmedals The medal group is accompanied by a large photograph/ scrap book album. Contained within, original MID certificates, photographs charting his military career from his school and first commission. ... Selection of uniform medal ribbons.Appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1935 and Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire in 1940.Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CB was known as Dashwood, following schooling at Wellington College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Dashwood was commissioned as a Second lieutenant on the unattached list on 20 January 1900, on the 22 April 1901, he entered the Indian Staff Corps with the same rank, before being transferred to the Indian Army and promoted to Lieutenant the following May into the 13th Rajputs, in 1901 he served with the regiment during the Waziristan Campaign of 1901–02 and the following year transferred to the 3rd Punjab Cavalry. Promoted to the rank of Captain on 20 January 1909, he was detached for service in the Burma Military Police, during this time he took part in the Nmai-Hka Expedition between 1912 and 1913.At the outbreak of the Great War, he was in England raised the Service Squadron of the 6th Dragoons,which he commanded as a temporary Major between October 1914 and June 1915 and was made a full Major on the first day of September 1915. Frustrated with home establishment the following February, he was posted to Mesopotamia and served as a Brigade Major in the 7th Indian Cavalry Brigade between December 1917 and April 1919,[2][10] a Deputy Assistant Quarter Master General in India between June and November 1919 and a General Staff Officer in India between December 1919 and September 1920. Dashwwod was then appointed Brigade Major in the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, but relinquished his post in December 1921. Having been a Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel since 3 June 1919, he was appointed to the full rank on 25 April 1924 and later that year a Colonel.Having been Commandant of the 11th Cavalry (Frontier Force) between 1924 and 1928, Dashwood served as an Assistant Adjutant General in India between July 1928 and July 1929, a Brigade Commander from then until April 1932 and a Brigadier General on the Indian Staff until December 1934. On 26 August 1934, he was promoted to Major-General, and appointed Deputy Quarter Master General and Director of Movements in India between July 1935 and February 1936. He was Director of Organisation in India from then until November 1936, when he became Commander of the Peshawar District. He retired in 1940, although he was brought back into active service as a Group Commandant of the Prisoner of War camps in 1941. He was then Director of Demobilisation and Reconstruction in Indian from 1941 until 1943, before retiring for the last time in 1944.In later life Dashwood served on a number of boards, including the Council of the Asian Society, the Governing body of Wellington College (1947–56) and the Punjab Frontier Force Executive Committee (Chairman between 1951 and 1954). He died on 27 January 1958.
Boer War Grenadier Guards Early Issue Queen’s South Africa Medal.Awarded to “6068 PTE J.H. MILLER GREN GDS” (engraved naming Ghost dates) Bearing the clasps “Cape Colony”, “Wittebergen”, “South Africa 1901”. Clasp entitlement confirmed, his name appears on the 1st Roll for the medal 25th July 1901. He is noted as transferring to the Army Reserve.
Boer War Army Ordnance Department Officer’s Queen’s South Africa Medal.Awarded to “CAPT R.J. HAMLIN A.O.D” (engraved naming ghost dates). Bearing three clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “Transvaal”. Captain R.J. Hamlin was appointed to the rank of Captain in 1897, his medal and clasp entitlement is confirmed, with the note he was invalided home 21st August 1900. He retired in October 1902
WW2 Ayrshire Yeomanry MBE Territorial Efficiency Four clasp Long Service Group of Eight Medals.Awarded to Warrant Officer George Wallace MBE. Comprising: Breast Badge of a Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division), 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, clasp “1st Army”, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Territorial Efficiency Medal with 4 Clasps “546247 SJT G WALLACE AYR YEO”, 1953 EIIR Coronation Medal. Medals loose. ... Accompanied by a large post war photograph study of Wallace showing four rosettes to the TEM. ... WW2 History of the Regiment which includes a mention and photograph of Wallace. ... Small quantity of Regimental Badges.
WW2 Monte Cassino 2nd Polish Corps Doctor’s Military Cross Group of Eight Medals.Attributed to Captain Tadeusz Huczko Officer Commanding the 5th Field Ambulance Company during the 2nd Polish Corps push through Italy and during the Battle of Monte Cassino.Comprising: Polish Order of Virtuti Militari (5th Class), Cross of Valour, with bar, Monte Cassino Cross “26534”, Military Cross “1945”, 1939/45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. The medals are loose and framed for display with the following badges etc: 2nd Polish Corps badge “036112” (pin removed). ... 2nd Polish Corps Bullion Maid of Walsall. ... 8th Army Bullion. .... Poland Nationality Title Bullion. ... 5th Kresy Polish Infantry Brigade badge. ... 5th Kresowa Infantry Division breast badge (fittings absent). ... Issue personal ID (Dog) Tag “A.P. 1909 65/111 RZ. KAT HUGZKO TADEUSZ”. The recommendation was raised by Lt. Gen Szyszko Bohusz Commander 2nd Polish Corps in June 1945. “As OC 5FD AMB Coy throughout the Div’s Italian Campaign Capt Hucko very efficiency organised the med evacuation from the line to MDS under very difficult conditions, under fire and in the almost inaccessible mountains. He particularly distinguished himself during the Battle of Monte Cassino between 13-18 May 44, when he overcame immense difficulties in the med evacuation from most FWD ADS in the vicinity of Phantom Ridge down via Cavendish Track and the Rapido Valley. With dauntless courage and unusual energy he was instrumental in saving many of the Polish and Allied tps.” The Monte Cassino Cross number indicates batch issue 5 Medical Company.Captain Tadeusz Hugzko was born at Pinsk Poland in 1909, he joined the Polish Army in July 1929 and took part in the brief campaign in Poland against the German forces. Captured by the Russians he was deported to the Soviet Union. After the invasion of Russia by the Germans he was released and joined the Polish Army in Russia, which then crossed the Russo/ Persian border and came under British Command and known as the 2nd Polish Corps. Following the end of the war, he moved to Britain and resigned his commission in February 1949. Remaining in the UK he settled in Middlesex and became a GP.
Boer War 1st Bn Border Regiment Queen’s South Africa Medal.Awarded to “3156 PTE F.D. HUNT 1ST BORDER REGT”. Bearing five clasps “Cape Colony”, “Tugela Heights”, “Orange Free State”, “Relief of Ladysmith”, “Transvaal”. Suspension slightly slack cleaned.Private Frederick Daniel Hunt enlisted in 1891, he saw service in India being awarded the medal and in early 1899 left the army. Recalled in 1899 he was posted to South Africa, his clasp entitlement confirmed. He returned to the UK in 1900 and was discharged. Volunteering for service in 1914 he was promoted to Sergeant and served in the Middle East. After being wounded he was discharged in 1916.
Boer War Army Service Corps Queen’s South Africa Pair of Medals.Awarded to “8804 DVR W. LANGRISH ASC”. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, three clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “Belfast”, “DR ASC:, King’s South Africa Medal two clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902”, “DR AS”. Medals lose
WW1 61st Division 11th November 1918 Original Cease Hostilities Message Form. A rare and emotive Army Message Form dated 11th November 1918, that was later acquired by Corporal Frederick Lewis who served with the East Lancashire Regiment and later Labour Corps. The message form was sent by advanced 17 Corps to 61st Division and received at 07.18 hours and reads “HOSTILITIES WILL CEASE 11.00 HOURS TODAY NOV 11TH. TROOPS WILL STAND FAST ON LINE REACHED AT THAT HOUR WHICH WILL BE REPORTED BY WIRE TO CORPS HQ. DEFENSIVE PRECAUTIONS WILL BE MAINTAINED. THERE WILL BE NO INTERCOURSE OF ANY DESCRIPTION WITH THE ENEMY.” The message is displayed in a table frame. .... Accompanied by a Victory Medal “32352 CPL F.D.E. LEWIS E. LANC R.”. ... Two photographic postcards. ... Also a brass 1914 Princess Mary tin etc. Writing clear.Sold on behalf of the Royal British Legion.Corporal Frederick D.E. Lewis was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal, he is noted as serving with the East Lancashire Regiment and later the Labour Corps. The 1st Bn East Lancashire Regiment joined the 61st Division on June 1918.
WW1 Turkish Army Gallipoli Star and Army Buckle.Comprising: ‘Gallipoli Star’ Turkish War Medal 1915 light alloy example with red painted decoration. ... Accompanied by a Turkish Army regulation pattern belt buckle, prongs and bar absent. (2 items)From the estate of Lieutenant Walter John North Cheatle 1st KOSB
WW1 Gallipoli Indian Army Bearer Corps Indian Distinguished Conduct Medal.A rare Gallipoli IDSM awarded to “4263 LCE NAIK DHAMI NO4 COY A.B.CORPS”4263 Lance Naik Dhami served with the No.4 Company Army Bearer Corps 108 Indian Field Ambulance. In 1914 the 108th were posted to Egypt and later Palestine, before being selected for the Gallipoli campaign. Transferring to the 29th Division the unit landed in April. In the Commander-in-Chief: General Sir Ian Hamilton GCB Gallipoli despatches of August 1915, he gives mention of Lance Naik Dhami of Hoshiarpur winning the IDSM. He also was awarded a Mention in Despatches during 1916.
WW1 Army Service Corps Attached 10th Bn South Wales Borderers Officer Casualty Group of Medals.Awarded to “CAPT W.L.G. FOSTER”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, “CAPT. W.L.G. FOSTER ASC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “CAPT”. Medals loose.Captain William Leo Gorrill Foster Landed in France July 1915. On the 2nd July 1918, he was attached to the 10th Bn South Wales Borderers in the Aveluy Wood sector, the building being used as HQ received a direct hit and Foster and another Officer was killed.
WW1 Army Chaplains Department Group of Three Medals.Awarded to The Reverend Alfred Allen Brockington. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, “REV. ACD”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “REV”. Medals loose.The Reverend Alfred Allen Brockington landed in France on the 2nd October 1915 and is believed to have served with the 59th North Midland Division. and later number 15 casualty clearing station. It appears he was up before a medical board in September 1916 and was awarded the Silver War Badge in May 1917. He was the author of a number of books and died at West Kirby in 1938.
WW1 Imperial German Trench / Tunneller Pickaxe.A scarce example, with heavy steel head and retaining original wood handle. This example with leather head cover. Cover remains supple, but with some damage. .... Accompanied by a WW1 1918 dated British Army axe. This also with stamps indicated 2nd BN Lancashire Fusiliers. GC (2 items)
WW1 Presentation Silver Great War Tribute Cigarette Case.This cigarette case is engraved to the front, “H.E. BUNKER FROM THE B.F.GOODRICH CO IN REMEMBERANCE OF HIS SERVICES TO THE KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1019”. The gilt wash interior bearing silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1919. ... Accompanied by a silver Army Service Corps inkwell. This is engraved “No 52 Co SAC TO SERGT C.P. BROWN FROM THE BOYS OF HQ CAR SECTION”. Birmingham hallmark 1913 Polished. (2 items).The cigarette case is attributed to Private Horace E Bunker, who landed in France with the Royal Fusiliers in November 1914 and later served with a Railway Bn of the Royal Engineers. The B.F. Goodrich Co. was based in London and was a rubber manufacturer.
WW1 October 1918 French 10th Army creeping Barrage Trench Map.A rare example, printed in French and English, marked “Secret Tenth Army Barrage Map October 1918”. The map is printed with lines indicating the positions and timings for the creeping barrage. The map has been worn with service and some age wear.
WW1 Personal Diary of Herbert Frederick John Mann MM Royal Field Artillery.This detailed unpublished 200 page typed diary records the front life experiences and thoughts of Gunner of the Royal Field Artillery during 1918. He describes being gassed at Drocourt, finding a crashed British aircraft, with burned bodies, the action resulting in the award of the Military Medal etc. The typed diary was compiled in 1922 and is complimented by original documents, fold out maps, including a landscape sketch map of the British front line found in a German dug out. Other items include aerial propaganda leaflets etc. Accompanied by original Soldier’s Paybook. ... Also Memorial Scroll for his brother Sergeant George Henry Mann of the South Staffordshire Regiment. The overall condition is good the diary has been professionally rebound in red cloth with gilt tooling.Gunner Herbert Frederick John Mann MM was born at Chesterton Cambridge in 1887, after leaving school at 12 he worked at the Fitzwilliam Museum and later at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital as Chief Clerk and accountant. It was in this capacity he found himself at the start of the Great War. Volunteering his services to the army due to his occupation he was not called to the Colours until October 1917. His embarkation was delayed further and it would not be until April 1918 he set foot in France. The final 100 days saw his Battery in heavy action, at Drocourt he describes being gassed “watching the gas filling the valley”. Surviving this he was once again gassed at Bleharies. He comments that on more than one occasion it was not the German bombs falling on the British trenches but those of the new RAF. He also describes seeing the burnt bodies of pilot and observer next to their crashed aircraft and the more mundane daily activate of sleeping, fleas and rats. The diary records the 2nd September 1918 “our troubles began all day shells were falling closer and closer” the telephone line was cut under heavy fire and he went out to find the break and repair it. Returning to his dug out he was informed the wire was cut again. Out he went again under shell fire and German aircraft bombs, on one occasion a shell falling just 20 yards from him. His dugout received a hit and collapsed. In total he was to venture out on five occasions to repair the line, he was informed the following day his name had been put forward for the award of the Military Medal. In October news was received that his brother George serving with the 2nd Bn South Staffordshire Regiment had died of wounds. On the 11th November he was in a rest camp Numugees when he got the news of the Armistice. Proceeding to Cologne he served with the army of occupation until his discharge in October 1919. He returned to his former job at Addenbrooke Hospital until his retirement in 1948, he died in 1976.
WW1 18th Division, 54th Infantry Brigade Original 11th November 1918 Cease Hostilities Message Form.A rare example of the “C” Form Messages and Signals giving the welcome news of the Cease of Hostilities. The message was received at 08.48 hours 11th November and reads: “FOLLOWING RECEIVED FROM 13 CORPS BEGINS. HOSTILITIES WILL CEASE AT ELEVEN HOURS TODAY NOV 11. TROOPS WILL STAND FAST ON THE LINE REACHED AT THAT HOUR WHICH WILL BE REPORTED BY WIRE TO ADVANCED ARMY HQ. DEFENSIVE PRECAUTIONS WILL BE MAINTAINED. THERE WILL BE NO INTERCOURSE OF ANY DESCRIPTION WITH THE ENEMY UNTIL RECEIPT OF INSTRUCTIONS FROM ARMY HQ. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW.” The message form has been attached to an old card and at one time framed. GC writing faint to parts.
WW1 “Women of Britain Say- GO!” 1915 Army Recruiting Poster. The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster No 75. The poster depicts a wife and her Children looking through an open window, as column of British Tommy’s rifles to the shoulder march to war. Size 20 x 29 1/2 inches. GC Colours bright clean condition.
WW1 1914 74 MT Unit Army Service Corps Long Photograph.This long panoramic photograph shows the 74th MT Company before their trucks wearing 1902 pattern tunics and caps. The details written to the image “74 MT Company SAC Mobilised For European War Oct 1914. Image clear.The 74th MT Coy SAC embarked for France in 1914 and formed part of the 8th Division Supply Column.
WW1 11th Bn Royal Scots Attributed 1902 Pattern Other Rank’s Tunic.A very good example attributed to Corporal Andrew MacKay of the 10th (Service) Battalion “Kitchener's Army”. The tunic is the regulation pattern, with two “Darts” underneath the stand and full collar. To each arm Corporal chevrons and with the addition to the right cuff of two blue overseas chevrons. Complete with brass Royal Scots shoulder titles. The interior with correct WD inspection stamp with letter “L”, also retaining fragments of the paper maker’s label showing a Leeds maker and part date for 1917. To one pocket lining details of “270274 Cpl A.C. MacKay 11th Btn R. Scots.” Overall near Very Good Condition.Corporal Andrew MacKay is confirmed as being awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal, this would tally with the overseas chevrons. It is interesting to note there is a second name in the tunic which has been part erased indicating the tunic was a period reissue this being “J. Simpson 12152”. This could have been a Private J Simpson of the 15th Bn (North Belfast) Royal Irish Rifles, who landed in France in 1915
Indian Army. 4th Prince of Wales Own Madras Light Cavalry Victorian pair of silver menu/place card holders.A fine rare well cast silver examples stamped ‘STERLING’.. Prince of Wales’s plumes surmounting circular scroll inscribed ‘PRINCE OF WALES OWN MADRAS CAVALRY’ , the intersection inscribed ‘IV’; the swallow tails inscribed ‘SERINGAPTAM’ and ‘MAHIDPOOR’. Elephant on ‘ASSAYE’ tablet to voided centre. ‘D’ shaped bases. VGC (2 items)4th Madras Light Cavalry granted honour of ‘Prince of Wales Own’ in 1876. Disbanded in 1891.
‘42nd Royal Highland Regiment, The Black Watch, Records of the Sergeants’from 26th August 1826, to 6th May 1873. Good rare blue hard cloth covers, gold tooled, foolscap, printed in Devonport 1873 by S.G.Pyke. Army Printer, I Chapel Street. Ink presentation ‘Presented By the Sergeant Major and Sergeants 42nd Royal Highland Regiment The Black Watch to Captain J.E. Christie Late Adjutant 42nd Royal Highland Regiment The Black Watch. Portsmouth 18th July 1874.’ Gives full name, record of service, medal entitlement etc. of every Sergeant. Indexed. Little worn externally, GC
Short History of the Prince Albert Victor’s Own Cavalry (11th Frontier Force). Original Edition Published Circa 1927.A rare example of this 21 page history. Complete with original board covers. Small amount of age wear. ... Accompanied by “The 11th Prince Albert Victors Own Cavalry by Colonel C.B.D. Dashwood Stretell, Commandant of the Regiment. This appears to be a bound edition of an article written for the Cavalry Journal. ... Accompanied by other titles some of Indian Army interest. (7 items)From the estate of the late Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CB
10 reference books on collecting military badges.‘Badges of the British Army 1820-1960’ by Wilkinson (3 editions) ... ‘Glengarry Badges to 1881’ by Carmen ... ‘Scottish Regimental Badges’ by Bloomer ... “Badges of the Highland & Lowland Regiments’ by Bloomer ... ‘Military Badge Collecting’ by Gaylor (3 editions) ... ‘Regimental Cap Badge Collection’ by Gaylor. (10 items)
6 reference books on collecting military badges and the British Army.‘Marine Badges & Insignia of the World’ by Campbell & Reynolds ... ‘Regimental Badges Worn in the British Army One Hundred years ago’ by Almack (1970’s reprint) ... ‘Head-Dress Badges of the British Army’ Volume 2 by Kipling & King ... ‘An Illustrated Reference Guide for Collecting Anodised Badges’ by Taylor (some annotations) ... ‘Regiments and Corps of the British Army’ by Hallows ... ‘Infantry of the Line’ by Gander. (6 items)
5 reference books on collecting military badges.‘Head-Dress Badges of the British Army’ Volumes 1 & 2 by Kipling & King ... ‘Military Badges of the British Empire’ by Cox ... ‘British Army Badges’ by Robin Hodges ... ‘A Collectors Guide to Infantry Glengarry Badges 1851-1881’ by McWilliam. (5 items)
Edwardian Indian Army 3rd Punjab Cavalry Regiment Photograph Album. of Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CBThis large photograph album shows life with the Regiment. Images include groups of both British and Indian Officers and NCO, The polo team, theatrical entertainment. Officer’s are shown wearing full dress and service dress. Contained in original album. Images remain bright and clear, covers with age wear.From the estate of the late Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CB.
Indian Army General’s Peaked Forage Cap of Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CBA good 1930’s period example, retailed through a Bombay & Karachi tailor. The body of dark blue Melton cloth, with a scarlet band, which is mounted with a gold bullion embroidered General’s cap badge. The black patent leather peak with a double row of gold bullion leaves. The interior with leather sweatband and cotton lining. The latter with tailor’s details and also ink name of the General. The cap with surface moth. .... Accompanied by an original photograph of Major General Strettell wearing full dress uniform.For full biographical details of Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CB Indian Army see lot 442
Indian Cavalry Edwardian Officer’s Lungi.A rare example, believed to have been worn by Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CB who was appointed to the 3rd Punjab Cavalry in 1902. The lungi has been tailored permanently wrapped. The pagri is with woven design of regimental colours Blue, white, blue, gold, blue,white, blue. With gold bullion kullah and long tail. Colours faded otherwise GC.For full biographical details of Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CB Indian Army see lot 442
Army Dental Corps WW2 attributed Field Service Side Cap.A good coloured example worn by Captain R.A. Thomasson. The body and crown of dark green with dark blue curtain and maroon piping. Complete with cap badge. ... Accompanied by British Forces Middle East ID Card. .. Permission to enter German POW camp. etc.Army Dental Corps made Royal in 1946
US Army 1881 pattern Cavalry helmet.A good black felt example bound with black leather. Ornate spike on oakleaf base bears US Eagle and retains orange/yellow horsehair plume; the front with die struck helmet plate comprising the American eagle; the eagle’s breast bearing US shield, Leather band with two crossed swords brass bosses. Three wire loops (bent) to reverse. Size 7 ¼. Dusty condition.
The Uniform & Mess Kit of Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CB Indian Army.An outstanding grouping of uniforms comprising: General’ tunic of scarlet melton cloth, the bullion shoulder cords with rank denoting Major General. Scarlet remains fresh. ... Overalls with scarlet line. ... Wellington Boots. ... Gold bullion and crimson waist sash. ... Bullion aiguillettes. ... Mess Jacket of regulation pattern scarlet melton cloth with dark blue facings. The shoulder straps with the rank of Major General. ... Feather plume, in original storage tin... plus other items etc. Also a number of original photographs showing the General wearing this uniform. The uniforms are contained in original metal storage tin (quantity)For full biographical details of Major General Sir Chauncy Batho Dashwood Strettell, KCIE, CB Indian Army see lot 442
Loading...
