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Lot 72
A Victorian 1887 Heavy Cavalry officer’s undress sword, mounted with late Victorian RA officer’s blade 34½” by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall (No 30354), etched with crown, Royal Arms, traces of Royal Artillery and thunderbolt, foliage, blank panel with hand engraved initials “BV 1891”, pierced scroll guard, steel mounts, silver wire bound fishskin covered grip, in its steel scabbard. Good Condition (blade some areas of heavy pitting and ground for action) Plate 21 Note: The sword of Berkeley Vincent, 2nd Lieut RA 1891, Captain 1900, Transfers as Major 6th Inniskilling Dragoons (when the blade must have been rehilted) 1908, Lt Col 1917, Colonel Commandant 1922, retired rank Brigadier General 1924. Vincent served in Gibraltar 1891-93, India 1896-1901, China War 1900-1 (medal), South Africa 1901-2 (QSA 5 clasps), Russo Japanese War 1904-5, attached Japanese First Army in Manchuria 1914-18, served on General Staff in France, wounded, 5 times MID, CB 1919, CMG 1916, served Kurdistan 1923, MID medal, 1922-24 Colonel Commandant Military Forces, Iraq, Knighted 1924. Died 1963
Lot 752
Wills Scissors “Drum Horses” horizontal format, 31/32 (17th Lancers missing) (1909), catalogue value £217, near VGC; also “British Army Uniforms” Woodbine back, 27/50, catalogue value £6 per card VGC; Player “Recruiting Posters” (1915), 9/12 catalogue value £7.50 per card, Near VGC. Total catalogue value £446.50
Lot 416
A Waffen SS mans 1st Pattern “Army style” forage cap, field grey serge material with machine sewn eagle and swastika insignia on left side, metal skull button on front, pink inverted V piping for anti tank unit; grey cotton lining with size stamp and machine sewn maker’s SS/RZM fabric label. Very small moth hole on right side, otherwise very good conditiion Plate 6
Lot 4400
Army Trades "There's a future in it, Chum" Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster: "There's a future in it, chum. Already 43 Army trades are recognised by the Trade Unions. 5 years in the new regular Army trains an unskilled man for well-paid trade. Apply to the nearest Recruitment Centre or write to the War Office AG10 (R) London SW1." Image on a blue backgroud of a smiling British soldier wearing a beret with the text around him. Printed by Fosh and Cross Ltd London for Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Very good condition, minor folds. Original Vintage Posters Propaganda Posters UK , 1940s , 35.5x23.8cm
Lot 178
FAMOUS MEN & WOMEN: Collection of A.Ls.S., T.Ls.S., many accompanied by typed and holograph statements (most unsigned) by a variety of famous individuals (entertainers, television personalities, some authors and politicians etc.), all written to Henry Buckton in association with his BBC Children in Need fundraising book entitled Celebrity School Days, providing various anecdotes from their school lives, including Joan Aiken (in part '....since I was no good at games, my social status was low. The only trophy I ever won was a cup donated by an American family for "promotion of international understanding". I and a friend acted a play about a cannibal and a missionary in the Fiji islands. Nowadays it would probably be considered racist.'), Peter Barkworth, John Brabourne, Raymond Briggs, Fiona Bruce, Lord Carrington (in part, 'When I was sixteen years old, my father asked me what I wanted to do later in life. "I don't know" I said. "In that case, you had better go into the Army" he replied. My housemaster....nodded his head approvingly. "There are only three careers in which a really stupid boy can make a success: the Army, farming and stockbroking". I have never been a stockbroker!'), Nicky Clarke, Jilly Cooper (in part, 'My mother was.....gloriously eccentric, but sometimes slightly embarrassing. She loathed the pink and grey school uniform so much, particularly the summer dresses, that she sent me to school on sports day, in a blue silk dress with a white collar from Harrods, because she thought it was so much prettier.....'), Wendy Craig, Edwina Currie (in part, 'I spent much of my time in secondary school at The Cavern....we used to slope off....& bop the lunch hour away....Cilla Black was the cloakroom attendant & would nag all the groups to let her sing....Of course all the groups played, including The Beatles.....'), Judi Dench, Susan Hampshire, Patricia Hodge, Douglas Hurd, Lesley Joseph, Neil Kinnock, Robin Knox-Johnston (in part, 'I had put in some maths prep and sadly, when it was returned it had more red ink on it than it should. This had led the Maths Master to add a note - "Knox-Johnston, if you ever go to sea I am going to emigrate to Switzerland...."'), Julian Lloyd Webber, John Mills, Mary Peters, Roy Strong (in part, 'I was cripplingly shy and hated all forms of sport. But I was a fearful swot and knew that I could be top of history and art every time. And I was......the English teacher, Miss Emery.....gave me my favourite report: "Occasional flashes of rare insight into Shakespeare. These must be more frequent". I learnt from her to love his plays.....'), Mollie Sugden, Alan Titchmarsh, Jack Wild etc. Also including a paperback edition of the book Celebrity School Days, edited by Henry Buckton and signed by Cliff Richard to his front cover portrait. Generally VG, 71
Lot 234
SAN MARTIN JOSE DE: (1778-1850) Argentine General, Commander-in-Chief of the Army of Chile 1817-19 and President of Peru 1821-22. L.S., Jose de San Martin, one page, folio, General Headquarters, Santiago, Chile, 19th November 1820, to the Secretary of State in the Department of War, in Spanish. San Martin writes to fulfil the request of a Captain Estevan of the 4th Regiment and concludes by stating 'I expect that you inform this to the Supreme Director of that State for its resolution.' A few very small areas of paper loss to the right edge, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG
Lot 235
GORDON CHARLES GEORGE: (1833-1885) British Army officer, known as Chinese Gordon. A.L.S., C G Gordon, two pages, 8vo, Gravesend, 5th April 1871, to Mr. Bryant. Gordon thanks his correspondent for their kind note and remarks 'I would still like to bear the burden of poor Drayson's shortcomings if you would allow me', explaining 'you have a family and I have none, perhaps you will let me influence you in this matter….I will see what I can suggest about his future'. With blank integral leaf. A couple of very minor, neat splits at the edges of the folds, only very slightly affecting one word of text and not the signature, otherwise VG
Lot 241
ROBERTS FREDERICK: (1872-1899) British Lieutenant, Victoria Cross winner for his actions during the Battle of Colenso in South Africa on 15th December 1899. Son of Earl Roberts, himself a Victoria Cross winner. A very fine, extremely rare vintage signed sepia 5.5 x 8 photograph, the image depicting the young army officer seated in a three quarter length pose wearing his uniform. On a table at his side appears a small dog. Signed ('Fred Roberts') in fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the upper left corner of the image. Autographs of Roberts are extremely rare in any form as a result of his tragically early death at the age of 27 from the wounds he received during the Battle of Colenso, his Victoria Cross citation being confirmed posthumously on 2nd February 1900. About EX
Lot 243
GRENFELL FRANCIS: (1880-1915) British Army Officer, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Audregnies, Belgium, during the Action of Elouges on 24th August 1914. Rare A.L.S., Francis G., seven pages, 8vo, Patiala, India, 26th October (1904), to Sybil [Murray]. Grenfell writes a social letter to his friend, 'I heard the Colonel [Claude Willoughby] was engaged from Jackson who was here last week. He told me & oddly enough I said is it to Sybil Murray, & he said “That not the name. I cannot remember who! I don't know why I thought so - ! I am glad. My dear Sybil, you've been a jolly good pal to me & no one could be more pleased than I to see you in good hands. I do congratulate you old girl (I shall soon have to speak more politely!!!) and send you my best wishes for all happiness in the future. If you hunted the world you could find no better than the Colonel….' and also mentions his brother, 'Rivy arrives out here @ Xmas. Perhaps (I trust so) I will be with the regiment by then'. Grenfell also writes of his stable and remarks that he is playing polo, including a championship match the following week, and then goes to join his regiment '& have the pleasure of walking to Sialkote about 200 miles!' Autographs of Grenfell are rare in any form as a result of his being killed in action at the age of 34. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Grenfell refers to his twin brother, Riversdale Grenfell (1880-1914), who served in the 9th Lancers with his brother and was also tragically killed in action in September 1914.
Lot 250
'Omitted in error from the bound copy of messages' MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. An excellent D.S., B. L. Montgomery, Field Marshal, one page, 4to, n.p., 3rd September 1945. The original mimeograph document was issued by Montgomery in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Eighth Army on 12th January 1943 and is one of his Personal Messages to be read out to all troops. Montgomery's message comprises four numbered paragraphs and states, in part, '1. The leading units of Eighth Army are now only about 200 miles from TRIPOLI. The enemy is between us and that port, hoping to hold us off. 2. THE EIGHTH ARMY IS GOING TO TRIPOLI. 3. Tripoli is the only town in the Italian Empire overseas still remaining in their possession. Therefore we will take it from them…..The enemy will try to stop us. But if each one of us….puts his whole heart and soul into this next contest - then nothing can stop us. Nothing has stopped us since the battle of Egypt began on 23rd October, 1942. Nothing will stop us now…..4. ON TO TRIPOLI! Our families and friends in the home country will be thrilled when they hear we have captured that place.' Boldly signed and dated by Montgomery at the foot and with an interesting statement in his hand, 'Omitted in error from the bound copy of messages'. Annotated 'Noel' in pencil in Montgomery's hand to the upper right corner, indicating that the present document was signed by the Field Marshal for Captain Noel Chavasse who served as Montgomery's adjutant. The document is also significantly signed by Montgomery just one day after the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender on board the USS Missouri, which ended World War II. Some light creasing and a few very minor, small tears to the edges, otherwise VG
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Lot 262
[PATTON GEORGE S.]: (1885-1945) American General of World War II. A folio hardbound scrapbook compiled by Mary Jane Krieger of Pennsylvania and dedicated to her hero, General George S. Patton, with whom she regularly corresponded during World War II, the first page featuring an original circular blue red and white embroidered patch of the United States Third Army, evidently personally sent by Patton to Krieger, the scrapbook further containing numerous newspaper clippings, images and articles (largely dated 1945-46) relating to Patton and his service during World War II, with headlines including Patton Demands Spit and Polish, 750,000 Cheer Patton in Boston etc., also covering his car crash and subsequent short time in hospital before his death on 22nd December 1945, also including a number of original 8 x 10 press photographs of Patton, some showing him with other military leaders including Dwight Eisenhower, Omar Bradley and B. L. Montgomery, and further including two T.Ls.S. by Lt. Sue Lynch, Patton's secretary, the first one page, 4to, Headquarters Fifteenth US Army, 10th January 1946, to Mary Jane Krieger, stating, in full, 'Mrs. Patton has asked me to thank you for your cable and many letters addressed to the General during his illness and to tell you that she deeply appreciates your thoughtfulness. I should like to tell you that the General always enjoyed your letters immensely and was particularly pleased with the book of poems you sent him at Christmas' and in a holograph postscript, signed with her initials SL, remarking 'I hope you will like the enclosed poem which has just been sent me from a Californian paper', the poem still present, entitled Farewell to General Patton by Joseph Auslander; and the second, one page, 4to, Munich, 19th June 1946, to Mary Jane Krieger, on the printed stationery of Headquarters II Constabulary Brigade, thanking her for an Easter card and commenting on having visited Oberammergau, remarking that it was 'pleasant to leave this badly bombed city for a few hours in such a pastoral atmosphere'. Both letters are loosely inserted into the scrapbook and are accompanied by the original envelopes. Most of the news clippings and photographs are attached to the pages by selloptape at the corners and many pages bear dates and brief ink annotations in Krieger's hand. Some overall age wear and the edges of most pages with small areas of paper loss. Generally G Mary Jane Krieger (d.1982) American Telephone Operator who corresponded with Patton during World War II. Indeed, Martin Blumenson states in The Patton Papers 1940-1945 that Krieger was one of the last four people to whom Patton wrote a letter, on 8th December 1945, before his untimely death.
Lot 282
SAUCKEL FRITZ: (1894-1976) German Politician of World War II, Gauleiter of Thuringia 1927-45 and General Plenipotentiary for Labour Deployment 1942-45. At the Nuremberg Trials Sauckel was sentenced to death and executed by hanging for war crimes and crimes against humanity. A.L.S., Fritz Sauckel, one page, 4to, n.p. (Nuremberg), n.d. (1946), to [the liaison officer of the Secretary General's office], in German. Writing in pencil Sauckel states, in full, 'I request of the Major who is acting as liaison officer from the Secretary General's office for an opportunity to confer with my defence counsel'. Two file holes to the upper edge, not affecting the text or signature, and neatly mounted, otherwise VG The Major to whom Sauckel refers to in the present letter was Airey Neave (1916-1979) British Army Officer, Barrister & Politician. The first British officer to successfully escape from the German Prisoner of War camp at Colditz Castle, Neave - a well-known war hero - was honoured with the role of reading the indictments to the Nazi leaders on trial.
Lot 284
Jodl signs his last statement before being sentenced ‘I shall leave this courtroom with my head held as high as when I entered it’ JODL ALFRED: (1890-1946) German General of World War II, Chief of the Operations Staff of the Armed Forces High Command. Jodl signed the unconditional surrender of the Third Reich as the representative of the then President Karl Donitz in 1945. Jodl was found guilty on all four counts at the Nuremberg Trials and sentenced to death and executed in 1946. An important D.S., A. Jodl, three pages, 4to, Nuremberg, n.d. (31st August 1946), in German. The mimeograph document, featuring several holograph corrections, is the typescript of Jodl's final statement delivered at the Nuremberg Trials in August 1946 and states, in part, 'Mr. President, may it please the Tribunal, it is my unshakable belief that later historians will arrive at a just and objective verdict concerning the higher military leaders and their assistants, for they, and the entire German Wehrmacht with them, were confronted with an insoluble task, namely, to conduct a war which they had not wanted, under a commander-in-chief whose confidence they did not possess…. And all this, in the complete and clear realization that this war would decide the life or death of our beloved fatherland….As far as I am concerned, I believe that no man can do more than to try to reach the highest of the goals which appear attainable to him. That, and nothing else, has always been the guiding principle for my actions, and for that reason, Gentlemen of the Tribunal, no matter what verdict you may pass upon me, I shall leave this courtroom with my head held as high as when I entered it many months ago. But whoever calls me a traitor to the honorable tradition of the German Army, or whoever asserts that I remained at my post for personal and egotistical reasons, him I shall call a traitor to the truth. In a war such as this, in which hundreds of thousands of women and children were annihilated by layers of bombs, or [were] killed by low-flying aircraft, and in which partisans used every-yes, every single means of violence which seemed expedient, harsh measures, even though they may appear questionable from the standpoint of international law, are not a crime in morality, or in conscience. For I believe and avow that a man's duty toward his people and fatherland stands above every other. To carry out this duty was for me an honor, and the highest law. May this duty be supplanted in some happier future, by an even higher one, by the duty toward humanity'. Boldly signed by Jodl at the conclusion. An extremely rare and historic document. Two ink blots to the first page, slightly affecting two words of text, and with small staple holes to the upper left corner of each page and some small tears to the edges, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise about VG
Lot 287
SPEER ALBERT: (1905-1981) Nazi Politician & Hitler's Chief Architect. Minister of Armaments and War Production 1942-45. Speer was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment at the Nuremberg Trials, principally for the use of forced labour.A.L.S., Albert Speer, one page, 8vo, Heidelberg, 24th February 1980, to [Stephen] Bumball. Speer forwards an autograph (no longer present) to his correspondent and continues to enquire 'By the way: would you be interested in sketches Hitler signed in my presence', further adding 'They cost from 3 to 8000 DM….' With blank integral leaf. A letter of interesting content. EX Stephen Bumball served as a Special Agent with U.S. Army Counterintelligence at the end of World War II and later formed a notable collection of World War II autographs.
Lot 293
DONITZ KARL: (1891-1980) German Naval Commander of World War II, succeeded Adolf Hitler as head of state of Germany in the position of acting President of Germany April - May 1945. Donitz was convicted of war crimes at the Nuremberg Trials and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment. T.L.S., Donitz, one page, 4to, Aumuhle, 8th November 1959, to [Stephen] Bumball, in German. Donitz thanks his correspondent for their letter and informs him 'I received your book yesterday, and am sending it back to you, separately from this letter, as printed matter, and complete with a dedication by myself'. VG Stephen Bumball served as a Special Agent with U.S. Army Counterintelligence at the end of World War II and later formed a notable collection of World War II autographs.
Lot 326
WELLINGTON DUKE OF: (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish Field Marshal & British Prime Minister 1828-30, 1834. A.L.S., Wellington, two pages, 8vo, London, 28th July 1847, to Mrs. [David Ochterlony] Dyce Sombre (Mary Anne Jervis). Wellington states that he has received his correspondent's note regarding a commission, further informing her that the individual 'has been recommended….by Sir James McGregor' and that 'His name is on the list of candidates: and he will be appointed & fill a commission….when a vacancy allows. You may rely upon his not being looked over'. In a postscript Wellington further adds 'Since writing the above I have had reason to believe that your protégé will soon have a commission'. With blank integral leaf (very slight, extremely minor traces of former mounting). VG Mary Anne Jervis (c.1813-1893) Daughter of Edward Jervis Jervis, 2nd Viscount St. Vincent, an associate of the Duke of Wellington. Wife of David Ochterlony Dyce Sombre (1808-1851) Anglo-Indian Politician, the first person of Asian descent to be elected to the British Parliament. Mary Anne Jervis has been described as an 'accomplished singer, dancer and composer'. Sir James McGrigor (1771-1858) Scottish Physician, Military Surgeon & Botanist, largely responsible for the creation of the Royal Army Medical Corps. In 1811 McGrigor was appointed Surgeon-General to the Duke of Wellington's army in Spain and Portugal during the Peninsular War and later served as Director-General of the Army Medical Service 1815-51. Wellington described McGrigor as 'one of the most industrious, able, and successful public servants I have ever met with'.
Lot 48
'…I don't have any of the L&H wardrobe - after Mr Hardy died, I got rid of everything, it was picked up by the Salvation army…’ LAUREL STAN: (1890-1965) English Film Comedian. T.L.S., Stan Laurel, one page, 4to, Santa Monica, California, 30th March 1962, to Arthur Westwood, on the printed stationery of The Oceana Apartment Hotel. Laurel thanks his correspondent for their letter and adds that he looks forward to meeting him next year, further informing his correspondent '…I don't have any of the L&H wardrobe - after Mr Hardy died, I got rid of everything, it was picked up by the Salvation army & other such organizations, they make great use of old clothing as you no doubt know' Laurel concludes by stating that Oliver Hardy's widow has now remarried and also provides her address in North Hollywood. A letter of interesting content. Two file holes and some extremely light age wear at the head of the page, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG
Lot 1
Army Communications and Airborne Forces Collection. 45 mainly autographed covers from the RAF Museum series Airborne Forces (AF) and Army Communications (AC). Better covers include Operation Overlord signed by D-Day veterans Major John Maddocks and Tim Roseveare DSO, 50th Anniversary of the Parachute Regiment signed Lt Gen Sir Michael Gray, Stampex 1993 signed Bill Randle, The Homecoming signed Detatchment Commander Wing Commander McDonnell and many more. Good condition. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity and can be shipped worldwide.
Lot 388
A bag of assorted bronze and other commemorative medallions to include "Universal Cookery and Food Exhibition 1899", a combination of "King George V and Queen Mary Army Temperance Association" etc together with a bag containing assorted Royal commemorative badges to include "The Coronation of Elizabeth II", "General Sir George Stuart White", "The Coronation of King Edward VIII", "The Marriage of Prince Charles to Lady Diana" etc
Lot 321A
§ Bernard Cheese (British, b.1925) Oak Tree signed lower right "Bernard Cheese" and numbered in pencil 27/50 and with Bernard Cheese blindstamp lithograph 57 x 77cm (22 x 30in) Exhibited: Federation of British Artists Gallery. Bernard Cheese was born in Sydenham in 1925 and trained at the Beckenham School of Art. After four years in the army, he attended the Royal College of Art from 1947-50. Here he studied under Edward Bawden, John Nash and Edwin La Dell. La Dell in particular influenced Bernard Cheese and his use of lithography. From 1950-68, he taught printmaking at St Martin’s School of Art, was Senior Lecturer at Goldsmith’s College, London 1970-78 and taught part-time at Central School of Art and Crafts 1980-89. No glass in the frame and frame is a bit wobbly. One or two scuff marks.
Lot 361
§ William Scott (British, 1913-1989) Table top still life signed lower left "W Scott" gouache 26 x 37cm (10 x 14in) Provenance: Given by William Scott to the sculptor William Redgrave (1903–86); (Bill) Redgrave and his wife Mary in St. Ives, Cornwall; sold by Mrs Mary Redgrave to the present owner's mother, and thence by descent Other Notes: William Scott was born at Greenock, Scotland and studied at Belfast College of Art and later at the Royal Academy between 1831 and 1935. His time spent in France in the late 1930s inspired him to paint still lifes which were more traditional than his table top still lifes of the 1950s, which saw him working in a more abstract manner. Whilst serving in the Army from 1942 to 1946 Scott painted watercolours of soldiers and the local landscape. Scott returned to painting in earnest in 1946, concentrating on still-lifes of pots and saucepans, eggs, fishes and bottles on a bare kitchen table - simple objects chosen for their contrasting shapes. In original frame and mount, with some browning round the mount.
Lot 395
*Dixon-Smith (Captain H. R., 20th century). Portrait of a Wazir Malik, 1932, pencil and pastel on paper, two small paper repairs, titled, signed and dated Waziristan, 23.4.32 to lower edge, Army Officers Art Society exhibition label to verso, 34 x 29cm (13.25 x 11.5ins), mount aperture, framed and glazed (1)
Lot 320
ASSORTED COLLECTABLES comprising a Cornwall Constabulary whistle, by Hudson of Birmingham; a silver and enamel Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch; a silver vesta case; a 'Pathfinder' three-in-one map measurer, magnifier and compass, boxed; various postcards and booklets of Second World War allied army interest; a ticket to the Coronation of George VI, Hyde Park Stands, 1937; and other items.
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