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Lot 95
WW2 & Korea War Military Cross Medal Group 8th Hussars, Captain RMC 8th Hassars And Later Colonel Of The Queens Royal Hussars ( Churchills Own ) Along with official Replacements of the Korea & WW2 Medal His Obituary as written by the Queens Royal Hussars Museum: "Dick Piper was born on 22 November 1925 at Tunbridge Wells in Kent. He joined the Army in 1943 and after initial training as a private in the infantry went to the OCTU (Officer Cadet Training Unit) at Sandhurst.He was commissioned into the Royal Tank Regiment in 1944 and transferred to the 8th Hussars, with the rank of Captain, in time to sail for Korea. The Regiment was part of the United Nations force which was being rapidly assembled, under American leadership, to prevent South Korea from being overrun by a vastly superior North Korean army.It was a war between the two ideologies of democracy and communism. The success or failure of the UN depended on the future and freedom of the Far East; for both the Chinese and the Russians saw an opportunity to bring that strategically vital and potentially hugely wealthy area under their influence.When the fighting began the North Korean army soon took possession of almost the whole peninsula, and the fledgling forces of the South found themselves desperately holding a line around Pusan, the only deep-water port still unoccupied.The Americans already installed close by in Japan, the Headquarters of Gen MacArthur, responded with great speed and, quickly taking the initiative, forced the North Korean Army back almost to the border with communist China along the Yalu River.That was the situation as the Regiment approached Korea aboard the Empire Fowey. Following some time behind them were the first Centurion tanks to be issued to the Army; untried either in action or even in training.Dick Piper was our technical adjutant, a position of huge responsibility. The lives and pride of the officers and men of the 8th Hussars were not the only things at stake.The British armaments industry was at that time of immense importance to the national economy, and the failure of the Centurion would have been catastrophic. Everyone, us, our American allies, above all our enemies, were anxious to see how the vehicle performed, and what technical wizardry it contained.A better man for the job could not have been found. Dick was a technocrat to his fingertips, who understood far better than most of us what made the wheels go round.He was passionately interested in the job of proving that the tank was a triumph of British engineering and that it should do for us everything that it was designed to do; and, importantly, that we should understand it and use it properly in order to achieve these aims.Quite apart from this, he was an excellent soldier; fierce in the pursuit of excellence, he certainly did not suffer fools gladly, least of all those he thought were not trying to understand. He was no boffin with his head in the clouds of his superior knowledge, but practical, efficient and brave.At the end of our time, in October 1951, with peace talks in the offing, it was decided by the high command to get our troops into the best position possible on the north side of the River Imjin on a line codenamed Jamestown. Jamestown was captured but a bloody battle had raged on and off throughout October.A few days after Balaklava Day, 25 October, a considerable number of our tanks were in difficulties, forward of our infantry, with their tracks off or bogged down. Reports say that about 14 tanks were in need of recovery. It was no easy task, for enemy fire continued to rain down on the scene.It was into this maelstrom that Piper led his recovery team and succeeded in bringing all of them to safety. For this, he was given an immediate award of the Military Cross, his citation describing him as ‘a man nothing could deter who showed inflexible determination’ (the real Dick Piper) and that it was ‘a shining example of courage’.I can just see him as he was in those days… urgent, forceful, in charge, allowing nothing and no man to stand in his way, grinning hugely, he laboured with the task he completed so splendidly.He returned to the Regiment for short spells in the 1950s for service with the British Army on the Rhine, during which decade he qualified at the Royal Military College of Science and in 1959 at the Staff College."
Lot 1497
Autograph Interest - Film Star Male Autographs, super collection on mainly 10'' x 8'' photographs, top stars noted include Clint Eastwood, Peter Cook, Peter Sellers, Alan Ladd, David Soul, Tim Robbins, Alan Arkin, Rutger Hauer, Dustin Hoffman, John le Mesurier (Dad's Army photo), Richard Drefuss, Chips Rafferty, and others. 31 Autographs in collection.
Lot 1367
Collection of Military & Civil Buttons & Badges, including German WWI Imperial Eagle buttons, assorted French & German buttons, vintage Fire Brigade buttons, Royal Navy buttons, WWII Civil Defence buttons, Royal Warwickshire cap badge, Royal Army Medical Corps cap badge, and a twisted stem George V spoon.
Lot 512
William Burns (1923-2010) The Ice Pond, Chatsworth Horse Trials, signed, oil on board, 37.5cm x 50cm William Burns FRSA FSAI (1923-2010) was a painter and architect, born Cecil William Burns in Sheffield. He studied briefly at Sheffield College of Art during the Second World War. Following Army service, during which he helped illustrate the official War Diaries for the North Africa Campaign, he was elected a member of the Armed Forces Art Society. After the war, Burns began to study architecture. By the early 1960’s he had formed his own architectural practice and was later elected to the Society of Architectural Illustrators. Once established, however, he returned to painting as a relief from the unyielding practice of architectural drawing. He exhibited at the ROI and RA and held his first solo London exhibition at the Twentieth Century Gallery, Fulham in 1987. Burns also became a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Stylistically his work is much influenced by the paintings of Arnesby Brown, Bertram Priestman and Edward Seago.
Lot 273
This exquisite folding pocketknife features a Western-style appearance with a single stainless-steel blade and liner. The 24k gold-plated bolsters are adorned with intricate scrollwork. One scale depicts a single-action Colt Army Peacemaker, while the reverse handle showcases a Franklin Mint Collector Knives medallion. Combining utility with artistic and historical elements, this knife is a prized collector's item. Closed measurements 4.25"L x 0.75"W x 1.5"H. Dimensions: See description. Manufacturer: Franklin MintCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 86
1930 Alvis TJ 12/50 DHC Registration number LJ 2971 Chassis number 8624 Engine number 9095 Cross & Ellis body Green over black with a dickie seat (originally fawn) With what appears to be the original hare bonnet mascot (not shown in our photos) Family owned from new With 18 fascinating Autocar Register for Motorists - a Diary for the Upkeep Cost and Running Expenses of Motor Cars documenting this TJ's history 1933-1949, and three similar Log Books for 1951-53, 1954-56 & 1956-57 First owner Norman Douglas Simpson (the deceased's fathers Godfather) Extras ordered incl Whalley air valve, dash fitting with temperature gauge, two piece opening windscreen, magneto rather than coil ignition, specially modified hood in which the centre section rolled up, ventilators, removable squab in the Dickie and Dunlop artillery wheel History in the file notes it was Normans main transport 1930 until his death in 1974 With a file noting works carried out from the 1980's With a photogrpah album 'Algeria & Tunisia 1938', 'Bonanza Sanlucar 1951', 'Valencia 1951' and 'Puerto de la Alzones 1951' with LJ 2971 photographed Dickie seats now located, not shown in images but added in on the end RF60 buff log book and V5C, no keys Norman Douglas Simpson was born in Carlton Miniott, near Thirsk in the North Riding of Yorkshire on 23 September 1890, the son of a vicar, Reverend James Douglas Simpson (died 1936) and Elizabeth Saunders of Airy Hill, Whitby, Yorkshire, who was the daughter of a wealthy landowner, Charles Saunders. In 1904, Simpson attended Clifton College, Bristol, and in 1908 he went to Trinity College, Cambridge (his father’s college) and read Botany and Zoology graduating BA with a third in Natural Sciences Tripos in 1911. Simpson was a keen mechanic, motorcyclist and motorist and in 1915 he joined the Red Cross as a motorcyclist and was sent to the Hospital at Poperinghe in Belgium. In November 1915 he enlisted in the Army Transport Corps and rose through the ranks being promoted to Captain and served until 1920 when he was discharged. After the war, Simpson went to live with his father at ‘Maesbury’ in Bournemouth, who had retired in 1916 and moved to Bournemouth from Yorkshire as he had family there and after his father’s death Simpson lived at ‘Maesbury’ until his death. In September 1930, the Colonial Office offered him a job as Systematic Botanist in the Agricultural Department at the Peradeniya Botanic Garden, Ceylon, on a wage of £720 per annum and a pension. He bought his beloved car, the Alvis 12/50 for £395 which he took to Ceylon and was still driving his car until his death in 1973. The post ended abruptly in 1932 as they abolished his post and he returned to England in September 1932 via the Far East, Japan and the United States of America. Simpson then settled at ‘Maesbury’ and as his family were wealthy, he never sought paid work again. He spent his time collecting, indexing and arranging his Herbarium. He travelled much in order to collect specimens and map the flora of various countries, such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia (Simpson had a knowledge of Arabic), Ireland (where he botanised Ireland with various others) and Jordan – all in his Alvis car which had a plant press in the boot. Simpson died on 29 August 1974, just short of his 84th birthday from a heart condition. On the death his Herbarium included 5,800 sheets from Egypt, 1,580 from the Sudan, 400 from Jordan, 600 from Morocco, 800 from Algeria, 500 from Tunisia, 600 from Cirenaica, 18,100 of British and Irish plants and 1,300 of Continental European plants which he collected from 1903-1973. The Sudan, Egypt and Jordan collections were deposited to The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and the rest to the Natural History Museum. His main collections of botanical books were presented to the Botany School at Cambridge, The Natural History Museum, Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and Reading University. His father Reverend James Douglas Simpson owned Silver Eagle TC 19.82 Mayfair Drophead Coupé LJ 7368 from new on 30 March 1933 until his death in 1936, when it passed to his son Norman Douglas Simpson (the botanist), Maesbury, 3 Cavendish Road, Bournemouth BH1 1QX, until his death in 1974. Please note: You are reminded under our Terms & Conditions of sale the lots become the buyers responsibility at the fall of the hammer All lots are to be collected by 12 noon Thursday 8th August After this, vehicles not collected will be removed to a store at TA11 7EE (near the A303) at a cost of £150 plus VAT per vehicle and storage at £30/week or part thereof, plus VAT, with 24 hours notice for collection required Whilst our staff are on hand to help you collect, there will be some lots which, due to their size, we will not be able to assist with - it is your responsibility to make sure you have the right equipment to collect your lots
Lot 1089
Umarex Colt SAA .45 Single Action Army .177 CO2 air pistol / revolver with faux wood grips, serial number 21K180248, in original box with instruction manual. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
Lot 1103
Cybergun Auto-Ordnance 1911 A1 US Army .177 CO2 air pistol with chequered faux wooden grips and multi-shot magazine, serial number 20B24792, in original box with instructions and accessories. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
Lot 1118
Polish Predom Lucznik model 1970 .177 Polish Army training target air pistol dated 1978 with chequered composite grips and adjustable sights, mainspring and trigger, serial number G0287. PLEASE NOTE:- Before bidding please ensure that you are fully aware of any law regarding ownership and of any limitations on shipping of this item
Lot 1282
A collection of gun and shooting related badges, patches and medals including Gloucestershire Regiment blazer badge, Territorial Army Captain, Ruger, Victory, XV World Jamboree Mondial, Bornachi, Maccauw Gun Club, Eley Cartridges, Ian Coley, South African Grand 2005, Hull, Collectors Cartridge Club etc.
Lot 1450
Euroarms of America Remington New Model Army .44 six-shot single-action revolver with brass trigger guard, wooden grips, adjustable sights and 8 inch part-octagonal barrel, overall length 36cm, serial number 115310, in box with a large collection of spare parts and accessories. PLEASE NOTE THAT A VALID RELEVANT FIREARMS/SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HANDLE/PURCHASE THIS ITEM.
Lot 265
British Army WW2 medal group of five comprising 1939/1945 Star, Africa Star with First Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, and Dunkirk Medal and Certificate for William Robert Wiggam, together with official documentation including Certificate of Service, Pay Book, Permanent Pass for Algiers and District, message for Field Marshall Alexander, Dunkirk Veterans Association membership card, cloth rank insignia and 1st Division Royal Artillery cloth badges etc
Lot 266
WW2 Glider Pilot Regiment and Somerset Light Infantry interest ephemera for Ronald Greenland including WW2 War Medal and glider pilot cloth insignia, in mounted frame, Royal Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book, copy of Pay Book, Service Record, Release Certificate, Glider Pilot Regimental Association Rules, notes on Horsa & Hadrian Glider, notes on ammunition, summary of flying and assessment, sequence of instructions for the Hotspur Glider, Army Air Corps embroidered cushion cover, sweetheart brooch, three bound folders of the Eagle and photo of D Y Flight, 68 Course Glider Pilot Regiment etc
Lot 272
British Army WW2 Northamptonshire Regiment Military Medal Immediate Award medal group of five comprising Military Medal named to 14566588 Pte W C Gannaway, 1939/1945 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, together with associated ephemera including letters from Buckingham Palace, his commanding officer General Slim Commander In Chief 14th Army congratulating him on his award, photos etc. An Immediate Award for a Distinguished Conduct Medal was recommended, however the Military Medal was approved. 'For Conspicuous Gallantry in Action at Budlin Burma on 8th January 1945. When the advance of the section of which he was a member was slowed fire, Private Gannaway seized a Bren gun from a casualty and charged forward single handed firing from the hip. Seeing his example, the remainder of the section promptly followed his and the whole breaking into a charge, carried the objective. Later in the same day he twice crossed 100 yards of unavoidable open ground under accurate sniping fire carrying important messages from Platoon to Coy HQ. The conspicuous and continuous gallantry and leadership shown throughout a hard day's fighting by this soldier in his first action were of the very highest order and together with his initiative and example acted as a splendid inspiration to the whole of his platoon.'
Lot 274
British Army Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps for Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal, King's South Africa Medal with clasps for South Africa 1901 and 1902 named to 1758 Pte T Hopkins South Wales Borderers, and WW1 medal trio comprising 1914/195 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal named to 12637 Pte T Hopkins, Welsh Regiment
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