A Very Rare Cased Six-shot 54-bore Model 1866. J. Adams Percussion Revolver 6" sighted octagonal barrel engraved ‘Adams s Patent Small Arms Company 391. Strand London’ rammer mounted beneath plain cylinder frame engraved ‘Adams s Patent Improved no.23’ chequered one piece wood grips. In its baize lined fitted oak case with adjustable copper bodied powder flask by James Dixon cleaning rod nipple wrench with integral pricker pewter oil bottle by James Dixon turned boxwood container for spare nipples and a lacquered tin with the remains of an Eley Brothers label containing lubricant brass escutcheon to lid with partly erased inscription ‘To [name erased] in remembrance of Trinity College Cambridge’. The gun retains virtually all its original blue finish. Percussion revolvers by John Adams brother of Robert are rarely encountered although they formed the basis of the centre fire revolver adopted by the British Army in 1867.
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Seven Cased Medallions], including Silver Jubilee medal 1935 issued by J&J Cash Coventry wm 25mm; Entry into Naples of the 5th Army Ae 30mm with ring suspender; two City of Birmingham Education Committee - 4 years attendance Ae 45mm (one case slightly damaged); William Shakespeare 400 Anniversary Fine silver 37mm; Societas Antiquariorum Scotiue 1780-1980 oval Ae ; Rifle Brigade Sports Medal awarded to Pte Hawdon silver 45; and HM Yacht Britannia 1954-1975 silver 37mm by Spinks
A group of six awards, mounted as worn, comprising: the 1939-45 Star, the Africa Star, with bar 1st Army, the Italy Star, the 1939-45 Defence medal, the 1939-45 War medal, with M.I.D. spray and the Police Exemplary Service medal, Elizabeth II issue to Sergt. Guy F. Wigginton, mounted on a bar as worn, four Second World War period dress miniature medals, various ribbons, medal box of postage addressed to Capt. G.F. Wigginton, Army Council forwarding slip and a silk handkerchief.
A Fitted Case of Medals awarded to Capt. David Jackson Late Quartermaster of 90th Light Infantry. He obtained an ensigncy during the Crimea later exchanging his commission for Quartermaster, later serving in the Hampshire Militia, comprising Army Meritorious Medal inscribed Sgt Major David Jackson 90th Foot 1847, South Africa Medal dated 1853, Crimea Medal with Sebastapol Clasp, Turkish Crimea Medal dated 1855, Indian Mutiny Medal with Lucknow and Defence of Lucknow Clasps and their miniatures. A South African Medal to Sgt Jackson dated 1853 A/F and Crimea Medal 1854 A/F. Ribbons faded and some damage together with his appointment to Lieutenant dated 1868 under Seal and his appointment to Quartermaster under Seal dated 1856.
A group of eight George VI and Elizabeth II medals "To No. 6284496 Private (later Colour Sergeant) John Edwin Seymour, The Buffs", comprising - George VI General Service medal with bar "Palestine", 1939/45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence medal, War medal, Elizabeth II Africa General Service medal, with bar "Kenya", Elizabeth II Coronation medal, and a George VI Long Service & Good Conduct medal with suspender "Regular Army" (all Court mounted), complete with Certificate of Service 1930-1965, a selection of buttons, flashes, souvenir booklets and photographs, and a Colour Sergeant’s sash
Blume (William). Campaign 1870-1871. The Operations of the German Army in France, from Sedan to the end of the War, trans. Ian Jones, 1872, folding map, together with Wartensleben (Count Herrmann von), Operations of the First Army under General von Manteuffel, 1873, two folding maps, both orig. cloth gilt, a little rubbed, together with Willcocks (Gen. Sir James), The Romance of Soldiering and Sport, 1st ed., 1925, port. frontis., b & w illusts. from photos., orig. cloth gilt in slightly chipped d.j., and others of military interest, all 8vo (7)
Browne (W.G.). Travels in Africa, Egypt, and Syria, from the Year 1792 to 1798, 1st ed., 1799, half-title present, part-folding eng. frontis., two folding eng. maps, contents somewhat browned and dampstained throughout, (Blackmer 219), together with Denon (Vivant), Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt, in company with several divisions of the French Army, during the Campaigns of General Bonaparte ... trans Arthur Aikin, 2 vols., 1803, num. eng. plts., some folding, all correct as list, contents somewhat browned and dampstained throughout, matching later half morocco gilt, rubbed and worn, 4to (3)
Cardew (Lieut. F.G.). A Sketch of the Services of the Bengal Native Army, to the Year 1895, pub. Calcutta, 1903, indelible ink stamp to first two leaves, orig. blind-stamped cloth gilt, (inner joints strengthened), together with Graham (Brigadier Gen. C.A.L.), The History of the Indian Mountain Artilery, pub. Aldershot, 1957, frontis., sketch maps and plans, orig. cloth gilt, a little rubbed on spine, plus Pratt (A.E.), The Snows of Tibet (A.E.) to the Snows of Tibet through China, 1st ed., 1892, port. frontis., wood engs., folding map at rear, orig. cloth gilt, rubbed on spine, (lending library paper label to upper cover) and two others, all 8vo (5)
Game. Belagerungs Spiel, Jeu de Siége, The Game of Besieging, pub. Germany, c.1860, hand col. litho. playing board with grid forming a cross, illustration of a large fortification at the top with four scenes of soldiers firing canon-balls at its walls and army-camp scenes in the two lower corners, approx. 345 x 320. mm, folded twice and contained in orig. slipcase (sl. wear to corners), hand col. litho. label to upper side depicting view of besieging army, slipcase approx. 175 x 165 mm (1)
Forester (C.S.). Flying Colours, including A Ship of the Line, 1st ed., 1938, orig. cloth in soiled and chipped d.j., 8vo, together with Poems from the Desert. Verses by Members of the Eighth Army, with a foreword by General Sir Bernard Montgomery, 1944, etched frontis. by Stephen Gooden, signed and dated in pencil, t.e.g., orig. quarter morocco gilt, slim 8vo, (limited edition 61/110, signed by Montgomery), plus More Adventures of Rupert, pub. Daily Express, [1953], num. col. illusts., orig. pict. stiff wrappers, minor wear to extrems., slim 4to, and other children's books and annuals incl. Noddy, Muffin the Mule, etc., and The Chicks' Own Annual, 6 vols., 1924 & 1927-31, num. illusts., orig. linen-backed pict. glazed boards, slim folio (a carton)
Ritchie (Leitch). Ireland, Picturesque and Romantic, 1837, twenty steel-eng. views, incl. frontis. and addn. vign. title, some spotting of prelims., a.e.g., orig. blindstamped velour, rubbed and some wear to spine, 8vo, together with Butler (Arthur John), The Memoirs of Baron de Marbot, late Lieutenant-General in the French Army, 2 vols., 2nd ed., 1892, port. frontis. to each, maps and battle plans, contemp. crimson half morocco gilt, 8vo, plus other misc. books incl. antiquarian, history and literature etc., in leather bindings, several books on cats, children's books, etc. (3 shelves)
A Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug commemorating General Gordon decorated in relief with central moulded portrait panel with applied foliate garland and paper scroll headings on a buff ground and bearing the inscription Governor General of the Soudan 1874 By the help of God I will hold the balance level. Khartoum 1884. and Chinese Gordon Born Jan 28 1833. Crimea 1855-6. Leader of the Ever Victorious Army. China 1860 impressed factory marks 19cm high.
11 tinplate novelty toys and other items: including Inter-Continental Air liner friction drive passenger plane with revolving props, 3 Army helicopters clockwork drive by MYK of Japan, large and small flying boats, training plane, Universe Televiboat with TV screen, double barrel space gun, a friction drive Cessna plane, most manufactured in Far East. All boxed, one with end flaps missing. Items VGC
7 Dinky military vehicles and others: missile erecting vehicle with missile and platform (666), missile servicing platform (667), 25 pounder field gun set (697), all boxed. Centurion tank, scout car, armoured personnel carrier, armoured car, together with 4 field guns, Matchbox 1-75 tank transporter and tank, and an army truck. Boxes age worn and torn, one end missing. Items QGC - GC, paint
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, and 1939-45 War medal, with slip in original box of issue, addressed to 'Mr F. Walker, Stirling' (Army), together with a Record of Service Form. Soldier's Release Book and other period military documents, including a 'TAC HQ 21 ARMY GROUP SECRET TELEPHONE DIRECTORY, 20 Feb 45.'
Arthur Duke of Wellington, four commemorative bronze medals, three with relief profile of Wellington to obverse, and three different reverse images in relief, 1. The English Army arrives in the Peninsula MDCCCVIII. 2. Passage of the Duro 1809. 3. Waterloo June XVIII MDCCCXV, the fourth medal with 'Battle of Vimiera Aug XXI MDCCCVIII', and 'The English Army Enters Lisbon Sept. XI MDCCCVIII', all approximately 1 1/2in (3.9cm) diameter
A Family Group of Medals:- An RAF Group of Six Medals, awarded to 1528646 SGT.H. TOOMS. R.A.F., comprising 1939/45 Star, Africa Star with bar NORTH AFRICA 1942/43, Italian Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and RAF Long Service Good Conduct Medal, with miniatures; a group of four medals awarded to 23227446 W.O.CL.2 H.A.TOOMS R.IRISH, comprising Africa General Service Medal with clasp KENYA, GSM with clasp NORTHERN IRELAND, UN Medal, and Army Long Service Good Conduct Medal, with miniatures
A Collection of Military Related Books, Pamphlets, Maps and Photographs, mainly relating to the Royal Welch Regiment, including A History of the Services of the 41st Welch Regiment by D A N Lomax, 1899, no.228/250, two volumes of The History of the Welch Regiment, 1931 & 1952, a volume of The Worcestershire Regiment in the Great War, The Army List 1934, a photograph album containing Welch Regiment postcards and other photographs, various maps and charts; a quantity of Ordinance Survey maps
A German 1933 Type Major's Uniform, in olive green, comprising:- a tunic with dark green collar with silver and green collar boards, turn-back cuffs, shoulder boards, four pockets, and white metal dagger clip; a pair of jodhpur type trousers; a peaked cap with white piping and later army badge; a leather Walther pistol holder and belt
A Japanese Second World War Army Officer's Katana, with watered steel blade, bronze prunus cast tsuba, braid bound fish skin hilt with bronze triple chrysanthemum head menuki, with leather covered scabbard; together with a framed montage of SEAC embroidered cloth badges, cap badges and authorisation certificate for the 136 (1st WL) Field Regiment RA, Siam, to 871642 RQMS A Hendry, for possession of a Japanese sword signed by the commanding officer and dated 13/12/45 (2)
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