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Royal Military College, Sandhurst pre 1878 Gentleman Cadet’s shako plate. A scarce example. Die-stamped silvered Garter Star mounted with Guelphic crowned pierced gilt strap inscribed ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’ on a blue enamel ground defective: to the centre, ‘VR’ cypher on a red translucent enamel ground. Two loops to reverse. Blue enamel defective, red absent. (KK 1069) The Royal Military College was founded in 1802 at Remnantz, Great Marlow by the visionary cavalry officer, John Gaspard Le Marchant (1766-1812) for which, in 1804, he received the personal thanks from George III who said ‘The country is greatly indebted to you’. In 1795, in collaboration with the Birmingham sword cutler Henry Osborn, he had designed a new cavalry sabre, which was adopted for the light cavalry and much feared by the French. In 1796 he produced the much celebrated ‘The Rules and Regulations of the Sword Exercise of the Cavalry’ which was instantly adopted by the British Army as its official manual. Le Marchant was later promoted Major-General and tragically killed leading the perfect cavalry charge at Salamanca. In 1812, the College moved to its present home at Sandhurst.

24th (Post Office) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers post 1880 Officer’s pouch badge. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned strap ‘24th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers’; bearing octofoil with arms to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. Die amended from ‘49th’ to ‘24th’. VGC 49th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers formed at the General Post Office 13th February 1868; renumbered 24th in September 1880. 24th supplied personnel for the Army Post Office Corps for active service overseas.

Medical Staff Corps Corps senior NCO’s glengarry badge circa 1884-98. A fine and scarce die-stamped gilt example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter with voided Geneva cross to centre; on the lowest star point, a tri-part scroll ‘Medical Staff Corps’. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 998). Designated Army Hospital Corps in 1857; redesignated Medical Staff Corps by Warrant of 20th September 1884; 23rd June 1898 Army Medical Staff (Officers) and Medical Staff Corps (OR’s) merged to become the Royal Army Medical Corps. Hugh King Collection

Army Hospital Corps pre 1884 glengarry badge. A good die-stamped brass example. Crowned eight pointed star bearing laurel wreath and Garter, voided Geneva cross to centre; on the lowest star point, a tri-part scroll ‘Army Hospital Corps’. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 999). Designated Army Hospital Corps in 1857; redesignated Medical Staff Corps by Warrant of 20th September 1884; 23rd June 1898 Army Medical Staff (Officers) and Medical Staff Corps (OR’s) merged to become the Royal Army Medical Corps. Hugh King Collection

Volunteer Medical Staff Corps Corps glengarry badge circa 1884-98. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned eight pointed star bearing laurel wreath and Garter, voided Geneva cross to centre; on the lowest star point, a tri-part scroll ‘Medical Staff Corps’. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 998). Designated Army Hospital Corps in 1857; redesignated Medical Staff Corps by Warrant of 20th September 1884; 23rd June 1898 Army Medical Staff (Officers) and Medical Staff Corps (OR’s) merged to become the Royal Army Medical Corps. Hugh King Collection

WW2 National Pigeon Service Numbered Badge. A rare Wartime gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker`s details "Marple & Beasley Birmingham" and official issue number "1942". Retaining original buttonhole fitting. GC enamel good. Following the great success with pigeons in WW1, Wing Commander W.D.Lea Rayner MBE, a Great War pigeon expert, was appointed Officer in Charge of the RAF Pigeon Section in September 1939; each RAF Bomber carried a pigeon up until 1943. The National Pigeon Service came under the auspices of the RAF Trained homing pigeons were lent by their enrolled civilian keepers for essential use by the RAF, Army, Home Guard, SOE and Special Forces to relay urgent messages back to England.

Army Ordnance Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A good gilt example of crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter; silvered Board of Ordnance shield to black velvet centre. Three loops to reverse. One wire securing shield AF otherwise GC. (KK 1022A)

Indian Army. 2nd Sikh Infantry Victorian Officer’s pre 1903 pouch belt plate. A fine well cast native silver example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a strap inscribed ‘Sikh Infantry’; foliated ‘2’ to centre on burnished domed ground. On the left of the wreath scrolls ‘Punjab’ and ‘Afghanistan 1978-81’; on the right ‘Ahmekhel’ and ‘Khandahar 1880’. All resting on ornate ended tri-part scroll inscribed ‘Punjab Frontier Force’. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC Vendor states purchased many years ago from the granddaughter of Maj.-Gen Alexander Henry Eustace (born 14 June 1863, died 11 March 1939) who served in the 2nd Sikh Infantry and through its 1903 transition to 52nd Sikhs in 1903.

Indian Army. 2nd Sikh Infantry Victorian Officer’s pre 1903 pouch badge. A fine well cast native silver example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a circlet inscribed ‘Sikh Infantry’; foliated ‘2’ to centre on burnished domed ground. On the left of the wreath scrolls ‘Punjab’ and ‘Afghanistan 1978-81’; on the right ‘Ahmekhel’ and ‘Khandahar 1880’. All resting on ornate ended tri-part scroll inscribed ‘Punjab Frontier Force’. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC Vendor states purchased many years ago from the granddaughter of Maj.-Gen Alexander Henry Eustace (born 14 June 1863, died 11 March 1939) who served in the 2nd Sikh Infantry and through its 1903 transition to 52nd Sikhs in 1903.

Indian Army. 2nd Sikh Infantry Victorian Officer’s pre 1903 waist belt plate. A fine British made silver plated example. Mounted on a rectangular plate, within a crowned laurel wreath, a strap inscribed ‘Sikh Infantry’; foliated ‘2’ to centre on burnished domed ground with ‘Punjab’ scroll below all resting on ornate ended tri-part scroll inscribed ‘Punjab Frontier Force’. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC Vendor states purchased many years ago from the granddaughter of Maj.-Gen Alexander Henry Eustace (born 14 June 1863, died 11 March 1939) who served in the 2nd Sikh Infantry and through its 1903 transition to 52nd Sikhs in 1903.

Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Victorian Gentleman Cadet’s post 1878 helmet plate. A fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with full laurel wreath and pierced strap ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’. Three loops to reverse. Red and blue enamel absent otherwise GC. (KK 1070) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1070 in ‘Head-dress Badges of the British Army’.

Royal Army Medical Corps Officer’s pouch belt, pouch and waist belt. A good Edward VII example. The pouch is of black patent leather, mounted with a bright fire gilt entwined crowned EVIIR cypher. To the edge of the flap two lines of bullion. The pouch belt with three bullion lines, gilt ornate buckle, tip and slide. GC gilt bright ... Accompanied by waist belt of black leather with two lines of bullion, laurel ornamented clasp with silver crowned Royal Crest to the centre. Complete with sword slings. Bullion dulled GC (2 items)

95th Rifles Regimental Surgeons Waterloo Medal, Regimental Merit Medal Pair. A rare combination awarded to Surgeon Joseph Burke MD, regimental surgeon to the Regiment who efforts treating the men during the winter of 1812, resulted in the award of the regimental Silver Merit Medal. Comprising: Waterloo Medal ‘Surgeon J. Burke 1st Batt 95th Regt Foot’, Silver regimental Merit Medal, the obverse engraved with a strung bugle 95 between the strings, title ‘Rifle Brigade’ above. The reverse engraved ‘The gift of the Officers of the Regiment For Merit Jos Burke 1812’. Bears hallmarks for London 1812. Complete with old ribbon and silver buckle. GC Surgeon Joseph Burke MD, army career began when he was appointed Assistant Surgeon to the Queen’s German Regiment, he later served with the 97th Foot and in June 1809 now qualified as a Surgeon transferred to the 95th Rifles, serving in the Peninsular. His name is mentioned in a number of publications including the History of the Rifle Brigade (Page 430) ‘In the 1st Battalion Records particular mention is made of ‘the indefatigable exertions of Surgeon Burke’. This is believed to refer to his efforts during the winter of 1812, when the Regiment was garrisoned in winter quarters, his hard work and dedication enabled the Regiment to take to the field in 1813 with Six Companies. Remaining with the Regiment he was present at the Battle of Waterloo. In 1828 he was placed on the half pay list and died in Dublin 10 years later on the 16th September 1838, thus being denied the issue of the MGS which was not issued until 1848.

4th Bn Rifle Brigade Victorian Long Service Group of Three Medals. Awarded to 1773 Private Frederick Dorrell, comprising: India General Service Medal clasp ‘Jowaki 1877-8’,, ‘1773 Private Frederick Dorrell 4th Bn Rifle Bde’, Afghanistan War Medal clasp ‘Ali Musjid’ ‘Pte 4th Bn Rifle Bde’, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘1773 Pte Rif Brig’ Medals loose , near VGC.

1st Bn Rifle Brigade Victoria Cross action four clasp Crimea medal. A scarce example, which is accompanied by a photocopy of an article written, by the recipient in later life describing his war in the Crimea. Awarded ‘Jas Binns Rifle Bde’ (impressed naming). Bearing four clasps ‘Alma’, ‘Balaklava’, ‘Inkerman’ and ‘Sebastopol’. GC Private James Binns enlisted into the Rifle Brigade on the 20th February 1854 and before his training was complete his Regiment was ordered to the Crimea, landing on the 14th September. At the initial landing, they were marched on a 20 mile reconnaissance, returning to the beach in the middle of the night, wet and hungry, the landing boats were washed ashore and the men broke them up for fire wood, all their spare kit remaining with the transports, never to seen again. He describes his introduction to war at the Battle of Alma and goes on to tell of the Battle of Balaklava, The Regiment was extended and the Light Brigade passed through their ranks, he witnessed the charge and described it ‘It was a dreadful sight to see the wild charge’, The rifles were ordered to lay upon the ground as the charge began, the Russian shot flying above their heads, one shot bouncing in front of Binns and over his head’. It would not be until the following morning that he would be in the party to help the wounded men and horses of the Light Brigade in the Valley of Death. Present at the Battle of Inkermann he described this as ‘a proper soldiers battle, it was every man for himself and God for us all’. Private Binns luck held, while reloading his rifle, grape shot struck and broke the butt and very nearly took off his arm. On the 20th November 1854, he was facing the besieged Sebastopol, he was one of 100 Volunteers, lead by Lieutenant Claud Thomas Bourchier and Lieutenant Sir William Montgomery-Cuninghame, both men would be awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery. The objective of the party were Russian fire pits, under the cover of darkness the surprise attack was a success driving the Russians out, however it had cost the lives of one Officer and 20 men killed or wounded. He was present at the taking of the Quarries, the storming of the Redan and the Fall of Sebastopol. Remaining with the Regiment he served in India (Not on the Mutiny Medal Roll) and at the Cape of Good Hope. Discharged from the Army he became a pauper, relaying on selling beadwork he had made himself, and expecting to end his years in the workhouse. The article giving his account was published at the time, in his words ‘to let the public know how England’s Heroes are treated when war is over’, a lesson over 150 years later, we seem yet to learn

Royal Artillery Historically Important Northern Ireland ‘Helicopter Ambush’ Distinguished Flying Cross Group of Medals. Awarded to Staff Sergeant Shaun Anthony Wyatt DFC, Royal Artillery, attached Army Air Corps, who after a 5 machine gun provisional IRA helicopter ambush at the notorious Crossmaglen, was rewarded for his gallantry with the first ever award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to a NCO following the review of gallantry awards in 1993. Comprising: Distinguished Flying Cross (reverse EIIR 1994 and engraved Staff Sergeant S.A. Wyatt RA 1994’, General Service Medal clasp ‘Northern Ireland’ ‘24484937 SGT S.A. Wyatt’, South Atlantic Medal, with rosette ‘LBDR RA’, Gulf Medal, with clasp ‘16 Jan to 26 Feb 1991’ Sgt RA’, United Nations Cyprus Medal, United Nations UNPROFOR Medal, United Nations Former Yugoslavia Medal, Elizabeth II 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal, Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘WO.2 AAC’. The group is mounted court style as originally worn and can be seen worn in an accompanying photograph, taken at the wedding of WO 1 Wyatt ... The group is accompanied by an archive of material including: Copies of letters of congratulations on the award of the DFC ... original photographs, some showing at the seat of the Apache Attack Helicopter ... Various award certificate ... Service ID Dog Tags ... Various flying suit badges, including ‘Apache Longbow’ ... Distinctive blue flying suit of the Army Air Corps Blue Eagles Display team, of which W.O. 1 Wyatt flew as team leader in 1999. The announcement of the Distinguished Flying Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 26th April 1994 and is listed as ‘Recognition of gallantry and distinguished services in Northern Ireland’. It is the only Distinguished Flying Cross listed. A detailed account of the incident that resulted in the award accompanies the group. During September 1993. then Staff Sergeant Wyatt was in command of a Lynx helicopter, along with another lynx, he was acting as an escort of a Puma Helicopter tasked with picking up troops at Crossmaglen South Armagh. All appeared to being going normal, the Puma call sign Puma 04 had landed when the escorts suddenly came under heavy machine gun fire. The IRA had set up a Helicopter ambush, using two heavy 12.7mm DSHK Machine guns and three GPMG light machine guns. Puma 04 was still on the ground when the two escorts dived to avoided fire, climbing briefly they once again were subjected to a hail of bullets. They dived and after about a minute all went quiet and the helicopters regrouped and were then joined by a further two Lynx. The armada of four turned to engage the enemy, the Lynx’s once again came under fire, this time from a flat bed truck, carrying the Heavy MG and flanked by two of the GPMG’s. The helicopters could not return fire until the lorry was clear of the built up area. Then followed a dash through country lanes, with exchanges of heavy fire, between the IRA and the Helicopter gunners. Eventually the lorry was abandoned resulting in it’s capture and the seizure of machine guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and terrorist equipment. Warrant Officer Shaun Anthony Wyatt DFC was born in 1962 and started his military career as an Army Cadet and then joined the Junior Leaders Royal Artillery in 1978. He joined 21 (Gibraltar) Air Defence Battery 27 Field Regiment Royal Artillery and it was with this unit that he was mobilised for the Falklands War. He saw active service at the age of 20 Commanding a Blowpipe detachment, providing air defence for commandeered merchant ships and served onboard MV Contender Bezant and MV St. Edmund. After the war he returned to duties in Germany. In 1988 he was promoted Sergeant and saw service with the UN peacekeeping forces in Cyprus. In 1989 he applied for Pilot training and in October 1990 completed the fixed wing section of the training. In December 1990 he was posted in preparation for the 1st Gulf War, deployed on air defence duties. He was recalled to the UK to complete his Helicopter training, finishing in December 1991, winning the best fixed wing and best student awards. He then converted to the Lynx and was posted with 655 Squadron to Northern Ireland. In 1992 he became an aircraft commander and continued to fly operations in this capacity. Following the ambush, he was promoted to Warrant Officer class 2, rebadged as Army Air Corps and posted to Germany. 1995 saw he flying with 661 Squadron in Bosnia, originally peacekeeping sorties, these were soon changed to Armed Reconnaissance Patrols. Ending his tour he was posted to Gutersloh and successfully applied for a flying instructors course. He was then selected to fly with the Blue Eagles Helicopter display team 1997 and in 1999 as Team Leader. On completion of the display season he was promoted to Warrant Officer Class 1 and selected to convert to the Apache Attack Helicopter training at Fort Rucker in the USA. He then introduced the Westland Aircraft Company’s version of the type to the Army Air Corps. He then joined 673 Squadron and was appointed a Flight Commander. He left the Army after a 29 year career in 2007, to take up the post as a civilian flying instructor on the Apache.

Royal Marines, Army Air Corps 1999 Air Force Cross Helicopter Pilot’s Group of Seven Medals. An outstanding group representing the 41 years, military service of Major Paul Andrew Cranch Royal Marine Commandos and Army Air Corps, who was awarded the AFC for a daring night jungle casevac of an injured SAS Trooper. Comprising: Air Force Cross ‘24229308 W.O.2 P.A. Cranch AAC 1999’ (engraved to reverse), Campaign Service Medal two clasps ‘Northern Ireland’, ‘N Iraq & S Turkey’ ‘PO27814X P.A. Cranch MNE RM’, UN Cyprus Medal, South Atlantic Medal, with Rosette ‘Sgt P.A. Cranch PO27814X RM’, Elizabeth II 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal, Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘Capt P.A. Cranch AFC AAC, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘Sgt RM’. Group remains mounted as originally worn. GC ... Accompanied by an archive of material, including: Snap shot photographs, following his military career ... Green ‘growbag’ flying suit, retaining pilots wings, name badge, rank slides and Squadron badge ... Army Air Corps Officer’s beret with bullion badge ... British Army and US Master Pilot Wings ... Copy of Royal Marines service papers etc. The Official Recommendation for the Air Force Cross: ‘Warrant Officer Class 2 Cranch is the Qualified Helicopter Instructor in 7 Flight Army Air Corps in Brunei. On the evening of the 18 March 1998 he was the duty standby pilot when details were received in the Flight Operations Room of the requirement to carry out an urgent Casualty Evacuation from the area of the Ulu Tutorf `P This was for the SAS Selection Course. WO2 Cranch calmly assessed the situation and briefed his crew. En route it became apparent that the combination of very low light levels and haze, caused by local fires, would make the sortie difficult. After they had been flying for fifteen minutes and were within four miles of the designated jungle Landing Point (LP) the conditions deteriorated even further, due to heavy tropical rain and low cloud. By this stage he was in radio communications with personnel on the ground and instructed them to show as much light as possible. This enabled him to locate the LP. The LP is particularly difficult to land at, even by day. The safe approach route to it involves flying down a valley and then making a sharp tun to land almost immediately on a small knoll next to a small cliff, surrounded by 200 feet high trees in secondary jungle. On making his initial approach he lost his visual reference and was forced to overshoot. He then repositioned the aircraft to attempt a further approach and was informed by radio that the condition of one of the casualties had deteriorated and was now critical. On this second attempt to land he told his winch operator, in the rear of the aircraft, to open the cabin door and with the aid of an infra-red torch assist by giving him a running commentary. Forward visibility was almost non-existent because of the heavy rain and low air speed. His visibility, though poor, was improved marginally through the side windows. Using the crewman’s commentary and the limited information available to him, he was able to make a highly unorthodox but successful approach to land at the LP. This was at very great risk to himself and his crew and displayed conspicuous personal bravely A lesser man might well have aborted the mission but Cranch was totally selfless in his determination to rescue the casualties. After emplaning the casualties, he lifted from the LP and started to route back to the Medical Reception Station in Seria. The weather conditions had deteriorated further and he was forced to fly almost solely on instruments. By skilful airmanship he landed safely and the one casualty in a critical condition was given medical treatment. The Medical Officer later confirmed that any further delay would have resulted in a fatality. Throughout the incident in the most adverse weather conditions WO2 Cranch displayed not only exceptional flying ability. calmness and professional judgement. but above all outstanding courage. I strongly recommend that he be officially recognised for his conspicuous gallantry on I8 March l998.’ Major Paul Andrew Cranch was born in 1954 and at the age of 16 years joined the Royal Marines, completing his training in 1971 was posted to 41 Commando and then later 42 Commando. It was with this unit he served his first tour in Northern Ireland. Originally serving in a Rifle Company, he later served with the Recce Support Coy, qualifying as a sniper. In 1980 with the rank of Sergeant he volunteered for service with the RM Air Squadron, qualifying as an Observer he was posted to 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron and with this unit embarked to the South Atlantic, Falklands War, during this conflict his service papers show he was wounded in Action, with a gun shot wound to the leg. Recovering, he remained with the unit and was selected for Pilot Training, which he completed in 1986. Then followed various postings, including ship operations. In 1989 he was selected to attend the Qualified Helicopter Instructors Course, which he successfully completed. He was now the recipient of the Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal and with 22 years service, he transferred to the Army Air Corps. He joined 671 Squadron at Middle Wallop and was later posted to 7 Flight AAC, then operating in Brunei. It was during this 2 year tour, that he made the daring Casevac operation resulting in the award of the Air Force Cross. Commissioned to the rank of Captain he received his second Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, this time a Regular Army example. In 1999 he was selected to attend the Apache Attack Helicopter conversion course at Fort Rucker USA, which he passed and a further course with Boeing in Phoenix Arizona. Returning to the UK he converted to the UK Longbow Apache and served with 651 Squadron AAC. After an 18 months tour he was posted to Army Aviation Standards and at the age of 53 years was posted to 7 Regiment AAC then based at Netheravon. Now at the age of 55 years, he was given a 2 year extension, again serving with the Army Aviation Standards at Middle Wallop. On the 1st February 2011 Major Cranch AFC resigned his commission after a military career that had spanned 41 years.

Royal Marine Helicopter Pilot’s Falklands War Long Service Group of Four Medals. A rare group awarded to Major Derek Pulford Army Air Corps, Late Royal Marines who served with 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron during the Falklands War. Comprising: General Service Medal, three clasps ‘South Arabia’, ‘Northern Ireland’, ‘N. Iraq & S. Turkey’ ‘RM 22344 D.R. Pulford MNE RM’ (Last two clasps unofficially attached), South Atlantic Medal, with rosette ‘CSGT PO22344K RM’, Accumulated Service Medal, with clasp ‘Capt D R Pulford AAC’, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (EIIR) ‘Sgt PO22344K RM’. The group is court mounted as originally worn ... Accompanied by corresponding miniature medal group ... The medal groups are accompanied by an archive of original material, including: Three Pilots Log Books covering October 1972 to 1998, including Falkland War operations ... A number of snap shot photographs, taken during his service life GC ... helicopter flying helmet ‘bonedome’ issued when he was flying operationally in Northern Ireland. Green painted shell, with fittings for night vision goggles. Fitted with both clear and tinted drop lenses, the interior with padding and electrics, also retaining boom mike and jack plug. The exterior with original Dymo tape details ‘Maj Pulford MW No 49 Due Serv 28.08.98’. The lens cover is embroidered with the wing dagger of 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron, his forma unit. Some service wear, near VGC. ..... The helmet is contained in the original fibre storage box, along with. ..... pilots knee pad ... and Navigation calculator. Major Derek Pulford joined the Royal Marines in 1963 and in the following year Passed out as King’s Badge Man, best recruit. From December 1964 to December 1965 he served in Aden and was present at the time of the withdraw in 1966. In 1968 he was serving in Singapore, with the HQ Marine Police Section and in 1972 transferred to 42 Commando as a section commander. In this year he was selected for an Air Gunners course and on completion undertook a tour in Northern Ireland. In 1980 he applied and was successfully accepted to undertake Pilot Training and the following year passed out. In April 1982 serving with 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines he embarked onboard RFA Sir Geraint. The log book records resupply operations in support of both 42 and 45 Commando. On return to the UK he was posted for a two year tour in Northern Ireland at Ballykelly with 665 Squadron. and promoted to Colour Sergeant. In 1986 promoted to Warrant Officer 2 and posted to the Commando Training Centre. In 1986 he transferred to the Army Air Corps with the rank of Warrant Officer 1 he completed a Lynx conversion course and served in Germany with 663 Squadron. Commissioned with the rank of Captain he was attached to his former Royal Marine Squadron and was deployed to Turkey Southern Iraq for Operation Provide Comfort. In 1992 he converted to the Puma helicopter and the following year served in Belize. He was once again was posted to Northern Ireland and took part in Special Operations. One of the last entries (1998) in his log book makes the comment Major Pullford’s Flight has made a Significant contribution to NI operations, much credit goes to him personally for this success.

WW1 2nd Bn Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry DCM., MM Long Service Group of Eight. A scarce combination awarded to 9104 Company Sergeant Major Ernest John Smith. Comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR) ‘9104 C.S. Mjr E.J. Smith MM Oxf & Bucks L.I.’, Military Medal (GVR) ‘Sjt 2/ ) O & B L.I’, 1914/15 Star ‘Cpl Oxf & Bucks L.I.’, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID, ‘WO Cl 2 Oxf & Bucks L.I.’, Defence Medal, War Medal, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR) ‘5373173 W.O. Cl1 E.J. Smith (DCM) MM) Oxf & Bucks L.I.’, Corps of Commissioners Silver Long Service Medal ‘E.J. Smith). Mounted for display, heavy polishing with loss to detail, also contact marks. GC ... Accompanied by Soldier’s Small Book ... Photograph of CSM Smith with his athletics prizes ... Scarlet tunic, this with white facings, Corporal chevrons. Complete with brass shoulder titles and General Service Corps buttons. Some moth damage. The award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal was announced in the London Gazette on the 15th November 1918 ‘For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He showed the greatest coolness and devotion to duty under very heavy shell fire. Later with a few men, he rounded up thirteen prisoners and four machine guns from an enemy strong point. Throughout the operations he was invaluable to his Company Commander and set a very fine example to all ranks’. Company Sergeant Major Ernest John Smith was born in Somerset, his family moved to Marlow Buckinghamshire and in June 1909 he enlisted into the 3rd Bn of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. At the outbreak of WW1 he held the rank of Corporal and embarked to France on the 26th May 1915, joining the 2nd Bn , he would remain with the Battalion throughout the war on the Western Front.

1944 North West Europe Bomb Disposal Special Unit ‘T’ Force George Medal Group. A rare example of a Front Line award of the George Medal, awarded to Corporal William Jones GM a bomb disposal Specialist who served with the Special unit ‘T’ force which was tasked with the capture of Hitler’s secrets, often operating in front of the advancing Allied Armies. Comprising: George Medal ‘2128323 Cpl William Jones RE’ (Mounted as a single medal as originally worn), 1939/45 Star, France & German Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Medals loose GC ... Accompanied by original documentation including Special ‘T’ Force Pass, allowing the bearer to commandeer any men or equipment to secure an instillation. Pay Book and Release Book. ..... Original snap shot photographs including groups, liberation of towns, German POW’s etc. The citation for the award of the George Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 2nd February 1945. ‘The Platoon in which Jones was serving, was engaged during the month of September, 1944 in the clearance of mines and booby traps from a village in the neighbourhood of Arbois. In the village there had been at least four accidents to civilians and other soldiers due to booby traps. During the period 3rd to 7th September he was responsible for the clearing of eleven armed traps, personally clearing two of which were in extremely sensitive condition. On the 8th September an accident occurred in a field of Schu mines, in which an Officer was severely wounded Jones, a Platoon Sergeant and a Lance Sergeant became casualties. On the following day, Jones continued to work in the same field, although the Officer concerned had expressed doubts as to the efficiency of the equipment being used. On the 12th of September, a Lance Corporal from the same Platoon was killed and a Sapper injured by an exploding Schu mine being rendered safe. Jones immediately took charge of the situation and continued working at the same place, in spite of considerable danger occasioned by fallen branches and various pieces of equipment with which the area was littered. During the time that the section was working in the area, Teller mines, Schu, mines and S mines were encountered in considerable numbers, together with booby traps in houses, out buildings and also the covering slit trenches in the fields and lanes. Throughout the period Jones maintained a very high standard of devotion to duty and appeared completely unaffected by the risks to which he exposed himself. Leadership and initiative were the most important factors in maintaining a very high standard of moral amongst his men, over a very trying time and he was a source of inspiration to the other Sub Units of the Company who heard of his conduct.’ Corporal William Jones was born in 1911 and volunteered for service with the Royal Engineers in October 1940, and was later trained as a bomb Disposal expert. His service book shows that in August 1944 he was employed as a minefield and Booby Trap clearance. Serving with 5th Bomb Disposal Unit, he was selected to serve with ‘T’ Force, attached to the 1st Canadian Army. This special Force had unlimited powers in implementing the capture designated targets containing Hitler`s secret weapons and development facilities. A target was given and T Force often in front of the advancing Army would secure the area, capture valuable Prisoners and equipment. He was demobbed in January 1946 and on the 19th November 1946 Corporal Jones received the George Medal from the hand of King George VI at Buckingham Palace.

Army Service Corps Boer War / WW1 Long Service Group of Five Medals. Awarded to ‘S-11422 W.O. Cl1 E.O. Eagleton ASC’. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal three clasps ‘Cape Colony’, ‘South Africa 1901’, ‘South Africa 1902’ ‘11422 2nd Corl ASC’, 1914 Star & Clasp ‘S-11422 S.Q.M. Sjt ASC’, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID ‘WO Cl1 ASC’, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR Field Marshal bust) ‘S.Q.M. Sjt ASC’. Mounted Court style for display, please note BWM RENAMED. otherwise GC. The MID is confirmed appearing in the London Gazette on the 1st January 1916.

WW1 Royal Artillery & Royal Army Medical Corps Medal Pairs Comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to ‘87166 Gnr W.C. Holland RA’ ... ‘86968 Cpl A.F. Dean RAMC.’. GC British War Medal and Victory Medal only entitlement confirmed.

WW1 Army Ordinance Corps & Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Medal Pairs Comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to ‘019759 2 Cpl F. Cruickshank AOC’ ... ‘WZ 4956 W.H.G. Stokes O.Tel RNVR’. GC British War Medal and Victory Medal only entitlement confirmed.

Selection of Army Temperance Association Medals These include silver service medals ... ATA India ... Queen Victoria Memorial ... Royal Navy Temperance Society examples..... etc. Overall GC (10 items)

Boer War Coldstream Guards Attributed brass three draw telescope. A rare attributed example used by Lt C.F.Roundell of the Coldstream Guards who served in South Africa 1899-1900. The telescope retains leather cover to the end draw. Engraved with the maker’s details of J.H.Steward 406 & 457 Strand. 7 Gracechurch Street, London and ‘C.F.Roundell Coldstream Guards’. Complete with leather cover with tooled initials. Optics are clear. Stitching faults to the leather. GC. Lt C.F.Roundell is confirmed in the Army List as serving during the Boer War. During the Great War he was recalled to the Colours and served in the UK.

‘Sikhs’, Handbooks for the Indian Army 1915 official reprint issued to British Officers giving detailed information on Dogra tribes, classes, history, fairs, customs etc. Bound in brown cloth covers GC.

Army List 1815. The Waterloo List. Original Edition. A rare example. This edition is complete with index. Rebound into red cloth cover with gold lettering. GC Clean Condition.

Army List 1816. Original Edition. A rare example. This edition is complete with index. Professionally rebound in red cloth with gold lettering. GC A rare edition listing many of the Officers who had fought at the Battle of Waterloo.

1797 Army List. Original Edition. A good example, listing Officers of the Army and Royal Marines. Complete with index and half pay index. Slight age wear Rebound in plain board covers.

1894 Original ‘Dress Regulations for The Officers of the Army (Including the Militia)’ A good example of this rare edition published 1894 Full cloth original binding with blind tooled Royal Coat of Arms and title to the front. GC clean condition.

1874 Original ‘Dress Regulations for The Officers of the Army’ A good example of this rare edition published 1874 Full cloth binding with blind tooled Royal Coat of Arms and title to the front. GC little age wear

Selection of Original British Army Dress Regulations. For the Years: 1900, 1911, 1934. Each of these original editions with original cloth covers blind tooled with the Royal Coat of Arms. Complete with illustrations. Minor wear. GC (3 items)

1955 Household Brigade record of full dress clothing. A scarce reference produced in August 1955 by Ministry of Supply entitles ‘A Comprehensive Literary and Photographic Record of Full Dress Clothing August 1955’. Professionally rebound into red cloth cover. GC ... Accompanied by Dress Regulations for the Army 1969. Professionally rebound in hard back red cloth. VGC (2 items)

Indian Army Dress Regulations India 1925. Original Edition. A scarce hardback edition including a number of amendments. Printed 1932. Good clean condition.

Indian Army Dress Regulations India 1931. Original Edition A scarce hardback edition including a number of amendments. Printed 1932. Has been used GC.

Dress & Insignia Worn at Court 1937. A rare 1937 publication giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard reference source book. GC ... Accompanied by notes on British Army uniforms. (2 items)

Original British Army Officer’s Lists 1861, 1865, 1870. Comprising: July 1861 full leather cover ... February 1865 contemporary red cloth cover ... January 1870. Original paper cover spine split. Overall GC (3 items)

The Harts Annual Army List 1876 & 1889. Original Edition. Comprising: 1876 red leather cover slight damage. GC ... 1889, board and leather spine binding. Slight wear GC. (2 items)

Official British Army Officer Quarterly Lists 1880 & 1889. Comprising: 1880 Quarter ending September. Paper front cover absent, few loose pages ... 1889 Quarter ending March. Original red cloth cover. GC slight wear. (2 items)

Selection of Uniform Dress Regulation Reprints. Each book is a reprint of an original official publication. Comprising: Royal Navy 1879 ... Dress Regulation of the Army 1911 ... Similar 1934 ... Dress Regulations for the Canadian Army 1907 ... Uniform and Dress of the Army and Navy Confederate States 1861 ... Wm Jones & Compy Contractors catalogue to the British Navy, Army & Volunteers ... Uniforms of the British Army, Navy and Court 1894. All books in good clean condition with hard covers. VGC ... Plus photocopy of Uniform Dress of the Army of the United States. Soft cover (8 items)

Selection of Officer’s Dress Regulation, including Indian Army Reprints. Each book is a reprint of an original official publication. Comprising: 1864 ... 1891 ... 1931 (India) x2 ... Army Regulations India (Dress) 1913. All with hardback covers. VGC (5 items)

Official British Army Officer Lists 1881 & 1911. Comprising: 1881 Quarter ending September, retaining original red cloth cover, some wear, number of pages missing starts on page 65.... 1911 Quarter ending September. Original red cloth cover. GC slight wear, spine covering split ... Accompanied by February 1901 Boer War Army List, blue cloth cover, spine split, appears to be complete ... 1927 Army list poor condition. (4 items)

WW1 August 1918 British Army Enemy Organisation Trench Map Hindeburg Line Area. A rare example showing enemy organisation as of 20th August 1918. The map is sheet 57c and scale 1/20,000. Has been used, with service wear GC

WW1 September 1917 British Army Trench Map Fontaine-Lez-Croisiles Area. A rare example showing Trenches revised as of 4th September 1917. The map is sheet 51B S.W and scale 1/20,000. Has been used with pencil notes. GC.

WW1 December 1917 British Army Trench Map Fontaine-Lez-Croisiles Area. A rare example showing Trenches revised as of 10th December 1917. The map is sheet 51B S.W and scale 1/20,000. Has been used. GC.

WW1 September 1917 British Army Trench Map Haytrincourt Area. A rare example showing Trenches revised as of 20th September 1917. The map is sheet 57C N.E and scale 1/20,000. Has been used. GC.

WW1 January 1917 British Army Trench Map Combles Area. A rare example showing Trenches revised as of 1st January 1917. The map is sheet 57C SW and scale 1/20,000. Has been used. GC.

WW1 March 1918 British Army Trench Map Vaulx Area. A rare example showing Trenches revised as of 8th March 1918. The map is sheet 57C NW and scale 1/20,000. Has been used. GC.

Indian Army Officer’s Field Service Side Cap. This example of soft wool material. Scarlet curtain, peak and piping to the welt of the crown. The body and crown of white buff colour. Complete with plain brass ball buttons. No indication of badge having been worn. GC.

Victorian Army Service Corps Officer’s helmet. A good example of an Officer`s Home Service Pattern blue cloth helmet. The helmet is complete with gilt metal cross piece, ball and rose bosses supporting a leather backed chin chain. To the front, a gilt metal eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown, to the centre the regimental device of entwined initials ASC on a field of black velvet within the Garter. Leather sweatband to the interior. Tailor`s label of White & Co Ltd of Aldershot. Minor wear GC.

Army Air Corps Blue Eagles Display Team attributed Team Leaders Flying Suit. This example was worn by Warrant Officer 1 Shaun Anthony Wyatt DFC. A rare example of blue cloth, embroidered with the regimental device and title ‘Army Air Corps Helicopter Display Team’. To the left breast embroidered Army pilots wings and name ‘WO1 Shaun Wyatt Team Leader’. Has been worn. Near VGC. Warrant Officer 1 Shaun Anthony Wyatt DFC was awarded the DFC for gallantry during a Provisional IRA Helicopter Ambush over Crossmaglen in September 1993. See lot 471 Medal section for his medal group and biographical details.

WW2 1943 Army Battledress Uniform. A good example of the War Aid pattern supplied by the USA for use with the British Army. Modelled on the 1940 pattern, made of fine quality khaki green wool material. The blouse with issue label dated January 6 1943 size 12 ... Accompanied by trousers tailored with both leg and and field dressing pockets. These again with issue label dated Jan 1943 size 6. Good matching set in clean condition. small scattered moth nips. (2 items)

Worcestershire Regiment Other Rank’s Issue Scarlet Tunic. A post 1902 Other Rank’s scarlet working frock tunic, with white facings to the collar, shoulder straps and cuffs. The collar retaining a pair of regimental collar badges and to the shoulder straps brass titles. The left sleeve is now fitted with a large brass 1st Class Army Scout (fleur de lis with bar below) badge and two WW1 wound stripes, plus two cloth Good Conduct stripes. Complete with brass General Service buttons, the interior has been retailored by the original owner and bears an issue stamp for the Regiment and date December 1913. Scarlet dulled with small moth hole to the right sleeve.

Imperial German WW1 Army Observer’s breast badge. A fines scarce die-cast sew on example. Silvered crowned wreath of laurel and oak; the rayed centre mounted with red enamel square bearing black and white chequered device. Eight small holes around the edge to facilitate stitching to tunic. VGC ... together with companion stickpin. (2 items)

German Third Reich WW2 Army / Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge by Gerbruder Wegerhoff, Ludenscheid. A good die-cast silvered grey metal example with vertical needle pin. Rifle with fixed bayonet superimposed on oval oak wreath surmounted by eagle and swastika. GWL maker’s circular logo to the reverse. A little service wear. GC Designed by Junker of Berlin and instituted 20th December 1939.

German Third Reich WW2 Army / Waffen-SS Flak breast badge. A good silvered grey metal example with vertical needle pin. Ant-aircraft gun within oakleaf ornamented oval surmounted by eagle and swastika. Base of rusted otherwise generally VGC. Instituted 18th July 1941 and designed by Ernst Wilhelm Peekhaus.

German Third Reich etched Army parade bayonet by Robert Klaas, Solingen. A fine plated single edged 20 cm blade with central fuller, one side bearing etched panel with eagle and swastika, oak spays and legend ‘Fur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit’ and double crane maker’s logo. Plated turn up quillon and bird head pommel with moving locking stud. Black composition chequered grips secured with two rivets. Housed in its black painted steel scabbard complete with brown leather frog. A little external service wear, blade VGC.

German Third Reich engraved Army Flak parade bayonet by Eickhorn, Solingen. A fine plated single edged 20 cm blade with central fuller, one side bearing squirrel maker’s logo. Plated turn up quillon and bird head pommel engraved with 88mm Flak gun in oak wreath; moving locking stud with red felt insert. Black composition chequered grips secured with two rivets. Housed in its black painted steel scabbard complete with brown leather frog. Minor external service wear, overall VGC

German Third Reich Army parade bayonet by E. Pack & Sšhne, Solingen. A fine plated single edged 24 cm blade with central fuller, one side bearing dancer maker’s logo. Plated turn up quillon and bird head pommel and moving locking stud with red felt insert. Black composition chequered grips secured with two rivets and mounted with silvered eagle and swastika. Housed in its black painted steel scabbard complete with black leather frog. Minor external service wear, overall VGC

German Third Reich Army parade bayonet by WKC. A fine plated single edged 25 cm blade with central fuller, one side bearing knight’s head maker’s logo. Plated turn up quillon and bird head pommel and moving locking stud with red felt insert. Black composition chequered grips secured with two rivets. Housed in its black painted steel scabbard complete with brown leather frog. VGC