1949. The Medal is circular and made of cupro-nickel and measures 36 millimetres (1.4 inches) in diameter and has the recipient’s name is impressed on the rim: 'VX58241 K. G. THORSEN. Crowned effigy of King George VI and surrounded by the inscription ‘GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP‘ / Coat of arms of the Commonwealth of Australia surrounded by the words ‘THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945’, the ribbon measures 32 millimetres (1.3 inches) wide and has a wide khaki central stripe (represents the Army), flanked by two narrow red stripes, the edge stripes are dark blue on the left and light blue on the right (representing the Mercantile Marine, Navy, and Air Force respectively). 32.74gr, 36mm (). Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, collector. Good Very Fine. [No Reserve]
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Circa 12th-13th century A.D.. Comprising a flat socket with lateral spurs, slender neck developing to a broad blade with curved edge, chin to the lower edge and point to the upper, rear square-section shank with disc hammer-face. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXXIV, item 21. 349 grams, 18.5 cm (7 1/4 in.). During the mid 13th century, the axes were favourite weapons among the Baltic people. For example, the Curonian army included lightly armed soldiers who fought with spears, shields, fighting knives and axes. A heavily armed soldier could also carry a sword, a helmet, a shield and a wide-bladed axe.Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s. [No Reserve]
1914-1918 and 1940-1942 A.D.. Comprising: mixed group of WWI medals including WW1 Honour Cross with Swords 1914-1918, Hindenburg Cross, Packet of issue; Hellenic Army Commemorative Medal Of The War Of 1940-1941; The Medal 'For the Defence of Stalingrad' established on December 22, 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR; and Belgium WW1 Croix Guerre War Cross of 1914. 73.07gr total, 31-63mm excluding ribbon (). Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, collector. Good Very Fine - Extremely Fine. [4, No Reserve]
4th-5th century A.D.. The barbed head with tapering cylindrical stem and biconical lead weight; socket to the reverse. Cf. Southern, P. & Dixon, K.R., The Late Roman Army, London, 1996, fig.46, pp.113-115. 95 grams, 13.4 cm (5 1/4 in.). The lead-weighted darts known as plumbatae mamillatae (or 'breasted javelin') were short darts mounted upon a shaft of the same shape, and thrown from a short distance. A Roman soldier would typically carry around 5-6 of these darts at any one time, fastened to the back of his shield. They could be thrown overhand or underhand, with an effective throwing range of up to 60 metres by trained soldiers.Ex B. Posey collection, UK, 1990s.
Circa 2nd-4th century A.D.. Comprising one round-section in deep blue, one similar in deep red, and a D-section in pale blue/turquoise. Cf. Ivleva, T,, 'The origin of Romano-British Glass Bangles: Forgotten Artefacts from the Late Pre-Roman Iron Age' in Britannia, 2020, pp.1-46, fig.3, for similar. 14.3 grams total, 42-55 mm (1 5/8 - 2 1/8 in.). Bangles did not occur in a vacuum after the Roman invasion but were an integral part of globalising networks of cross-Channel trade and connections with the European mainland in the early first century A.D. According to J. Price bangles were first developed in southern Britain in the late Claudio-Neronian period (A.D. 43–65/70) and that in subsequent periods the craft of bangle-making quickly spread further north with the advance of the Roman army.Formerly with a Bournemouth gentleman. Ex Essex collection. Property of a Scottish collector, acquired in 2013. [No Reserve]
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.. Modelled in the round, standing with right leg bent, right arm raised and left extended before the body; with thick tousled hair, exaggerated torc to the neck, jacket with incised vertical lines, tight-fitting trousers and ankle-boots. Cf. Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, vol. 2, Reading, 2010, pl.124; see also Caesar (translated by S. A. Handford) The Conquest of Gaul, 1982. 53 grams total, 67 mm (2 5/8 in.). The pose of the figure suggests that he is in the action of brandishing a weapon, or possibly holding the reins of a team of horses pulling a chariot. Caesar mentions the expert use of the war-chariot by the Britons (Conquest of Gaul, IV.33). The padded garment suggests a Celtic auxiliary in the Roman army.From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
4th-5th century A.D.. Comprising: an amphora-shaped strap end decorated with rings and dots, the centre ornamented by a star surrounded by small dots and circles; a shield-shaped strap end, with a concave crescent on each side; an openwork decorated fitting with a kidney shaped motif in each quarter; a shield-shaped decorated strap end, with kidney-shaped openwork design; and a propeller shaped mount. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 6, fig.C11.7, for a similar belt propeller. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 7, Witham, 2011, pp.67 and 70, fig.1; Detector Finds 6, pp.41,54, for all items except the belt propeller. 75 grams total, 29-66 mm (1 1/8- 2 1/2 in.). In Britain like in all of the West, all the elements intended for the embellishment of belts and harnesses also evolved towards new forms, the geometry of which bears witness to strong Germanic influences. Beside the typical propeller stiffener belts (Richborough), probably of Danubian origin, we have less ornate wide-belt types, represented by the Winchester example. Belt-plaques of triangular shape, often gilded, beast-shaped at the extremity, were excavated in the south of Britain (Cirencester). Rigid belt-plates with the buckle shaped like a dolphin came from Richborough, Wye and Sleaford (class 3, type B, Sommer), Tripontium, Mucking, Wycombe, Alwalton (type I-B, Hawkes, also in Richborough) and type Mainz, Savgar, Totanés (Colchester, often with associated propeller stiffeners). Type Hawkes I-A and I-B present similarities with the Simancas typologies, found in Lankhills. The type Tirig is attested at Lydney Park, the Böhme A in Richborough. Strap ends are usually heart-shaped or amphora-shaped (Richborough). These belt fittings were characteristic of the Roman army in Britain at the beginning of the 5th century.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [5, No Reserve]
1820 A.D.. Leclerc - Thèbes - Hypogées - Manuscrit sur papyrus - Proof etching on laid paper of plate 69 from La Description de l’Égypte: Antiquités, Volume II: Commission des sciences et arts d’Égypte with later backing sheet. Cf. Description de l'Égypte publié par les ordres de Napoléon Bonaparte, Köln, 1994, pp.244-245. Cf. Description de l'Égypte: ou recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand, Antiquités, planches, tome deuxième, Paris, 1822, planche 69. 350 grams, 132 x 65 cm (52 x 25 1/2 in.). Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte; published between 1809 and 1828. Just 1,000 copies were distributed to various institutions, printed on on laid paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark. The book is subtitled Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l’expédition de l’Armée française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l’Empereur Napoléon le Grand (Gathering of observations and discoveries which were made in Egypt during the expedition of the French army, published on the orders of His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great). It was the world's first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the remains of ancient Egypt. The plates of this book are the first to present the archaeological sites of Thebes (Luxor). The papyrus manuscript was recovered from the underground chambers (hypogea). The papyrus is now in the Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris.From the collection of a North American priest. Acquired between 1981-1996. Property of a North American collector. [No Reserve] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
3rd-4th century A.D.. A swastika-shaped fibula with horse-head decoration, each head with punched ring-and-dot eye, a similar motif to the centre, catchplate and pin hinge to verso. Cf. Petcu, R., ‘Swastika-shaped fibulae with horse-head decorations (Almgren 232) from the Roman period in Dobrudja (Moesia Inferior)’ in Studia Antiqua et Archaeologica, 25(1); pp.113-122, fig.4. 10.8 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2 in.). In the 3rd century A.D., several examples of fibulae in the shape of four horses’ heads forming a swastika (type Almgren 232) seem to be related to the creation of the Illyrian cavalry corps in Roman army. Many examples of these military fibulae were found in ancient Roman Dacia (Romania), in Roman Illyricum and Moesia.Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman. [No Reserve]
1820 A.D.. Willemin - Thèbes - Hypogées - Manuscrit sur papyrus en caractères hiéroglyphiques. Troisième partie - Proof etching on laid paper of plate 74 from La Description de l’Égypte: Antiquités, Volume II: Commission des sciences et arts d’Égypte with later backing sheet. Cf. Description de l'Égypte publié par les ordres de Napoléon Bonaparte, Köln, 1994, pp.250-251. Cf. Description de l'Égypte: ou recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand, Antiquités, planches, tome deuxième, Paris, 1822, planche 74. 360 grams, 136 x 66 cm (53 1/2 x 26 in.). Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte; published between 1809 and 1828. Just 1,000 copies were distributed to various institutions, printed on on laid paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark. The book is subtitled Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l’expédition de l’Armée française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l’Empereur Napoléon le Grand (Gathering of observations and discoveries which were made in Egypt during the expedition of the French army, published on the orders of His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great). It was the world's first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the remains of ancient Egypt. The plates of this book are the first to present the archaeological sites of Thebes (Luxor). The papyrus manuscript was recovered from the underground chambers (hypogea). The original papyrus is now held in the Bibliothèque Nationale (1-19), Paris (Papyrus Cadet).From the collection of a North American priest. Acquired between 1981-1996. Property of a North American collector. [No Reserve] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
2 TONE RECORDS - 12"/ 10" COLLECTION. A fine collection of around 17 12"/ 10" singles, all released on British ska label 2 Tone Records. Artists/ titles include The Friday Club - Window Shopping (CHS 12TT 28), Rico - Jungle Music (CHSTT 1219), The Specials inc Too Much Too Young EP (WWS-10002, Japanese press wth obi and insert), The Peel Sessions (SFPS018), Ghost Town Revisited (CHSTT 1230), Ghost Town. JB's Allstars - Alphabet Army, The Higsons - Run Me Down, The Apollinaires inc Envy The Love, Feelings Gone. The Special AKA inc War Crimes, Nelson Mandela, What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend, Bright Lights, Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Remake and Ghost Town Demo (CHS TT34, RSD). Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
An Israeli army issue German WWII K98 bayonet and scabbard. The scabbard having a muzzle ring and bakelite handle marked '30690', the blade marked with Israeli text beneath the star symbol and dated 1949, the steel scabbard marked 'S/172 1940' to one side and '881 J' to the other, the clip is engraved with a star and indications of a sign being previously attached, bayonet blade 24.5cm long, overall 37.8cm long
A British army 1796 light cavalry sabre. Steel blade with no markings, metal scabbard (no markings), leather handle with wire wrap. metal hand guard. Sabre L95cm. Condition Report: Appears in a fair condition for its age, neither blade or scabbard appear bent or misshapen. Scabbard length 87cm, blade (tip to hilt 82cm, blade is 4cm broad towards the tip.
A German WWII Army officers sword and scabbard. The cast brass grip with a pommel modelled as a lion's head with an oak leaf pattern to the back strap, an eagle and swastika on the cross guard, black celluloid grip with wire binding, no mark to the blade, blade 81cm long, overall 94.5cm long, within a custom made black wooden case (AF) Condition Report: The Swastika has been filed off the guard
Militaira - World War II medals, 1939 - 1945 star, African Star, Italy Star, The Defence and War medal; war correspondence, photographs, release book, Army medical service arm band; etc ; In Memory if George Henry Longden, who was wounded before Sebastopol and died of his wounds memorial card, framed; etc
A scarce original 1950's British Army related Christmas Island ' H-Bomb Tests 1957-58 ' pendant / flag, with white text, 40cm long Research Notes: Operation Grapple was the name of four series of British nuclear weapons tests of early atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs carried out in 1957 and 1958 at Malden Island and Kiritimati (Christmas Island) in the Pacific Ocean as part of the British hydrogen bomb programme. Nine nuclear explosions were initiated, culminating in the United Kingdom becoming the third recognised possessor of thermonuclear weapons, and the restoration of the nuclear Special Relationship with the United States with the 1958 US-UK Mutual Defence Agreement.
A Staffordshire figure of a British army veteran, c.1810-20, wearing the red coat of his uniform, his left leg replaced with a wooden peg, and a figure of a seated boy reading from a book held in his right hand, restoration to the veteran's hat, 16cm max. (2)Provenance: a private collection in Wiltshire.Disabled veterans from the Napoleonic Wars were a common sight in England during the first decades of the 19th century. Many were forced to resort to begging; others, such as Billy Waters, forged a living through busking.
A military medal group awarded to Sergeant George Edward Bowhay, Royal Garrison Artillery, later Company Sergeant Major. Includes Distinguished Conduct Medal, Queen's South Africa Medal, King's South Africa Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal and King Edward VII Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Includes copies of military and medical history, death certificate etc.
Dinky - A group of vehicles, a boxed 10 Ton Foden Army Truck # 622, an Auto Services Car Transporter # 984, Leyland Tipper # 925, Field Marshall tractor # 301 and an Armoured Personnel Carrier # 676. The Foden appears Good in a Good box, the others Fair to Good overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [ba]
ICM - Three boxed factory sealed plastic military vehicle model kits in 1:35 scale. Lot consists of ICM DS3509 Wehrmacht Radio Trucks; #35586 WWII British Army Mobile Chapel; plus #35105 WWII German Observation Vehicle with Crew. Kits presumed Mint being in factory sealed boxes which appear Excellent - Mint. (3) (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Bluebird - Airfix - An mixed assortment of loose plastic army items to include figures (1/32 scale) vehicles and other accessories. Items appear to be in poor-good condition with signs of use; some items damaged. Some items have been repainted. Items unchecked for completeness. Figures come in a zip lock material case. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG-2
Meng Models - Two boxed 1:35 scale plastic model military vehicles kits from Meng. Lot consists of Meng TS-052 Sd.Kfz.171 Panther with Air Defense Armour; together we VS-009 British Army Husky TSV (Tactical Support Vehicle). Kits appear to be in Mint condition, with parts on sprues in factory sealed plastic bags, and come with instructions and decals. Boxes appears Excellent - Near Mint with minor wear. Kits are unchecked for completeness. (2) (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Airfix - An mixed assortment of loose plastic army items to include various mixed 1/76 figures from different sets (over 400), predominantly WW II, tanks bombed out building and other accessories. Items appear to be in mostly good condition with signs of use. Some items have been repainted. Items unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG-2
British WW2 Radio, same as the type used in the Lancaster Bomber. A WW2 Marconi R1155 receiver from a Lancaster bomber or other plane equipped with this model, including special circuitry for direction finding. Sold as army surplus after the end of the Second World War. As well as the receiver there is a separate power supply and audio amplifier. Excellent condition. Buyer collects.
WW1 Albert Medal for Bravery/Lifesaving & Wider British Army Military & Territorial Army Medal Collection - Lance Corporal James Smith (3262 Private within WW1 & 4683343 specific to his Territorial Army service) - the assorted pieces include his 1914-15 medal, the Albert, his WW1 service medal, and also his Efficiency Medal re TA service, various discharge and service paperwork and service records - an amazing collection
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