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Lot 40
Collection of twenty-three rugby programmes 1931 to 1960 including England v. Ireland, 14th February 1931, England v. The Rest, 5th January 1935, The Army v. Royal Air Force, 26th March 1938, England v. Scotland, 19th March 1938, Australia v. Pontypool, Talywain & Blaenavon, 23rd December 1947, text on cover, Australia v. Cardiff, 27th September 1947 etc., (23)
Lot 976
Liverpool v. An Army XI single-sheet match programme, 29th July 1945 at the Hanover Bicycle Track, text changes and match date and Liverpool v. H.m. Forces, B.L.A., 27/28th July 1945 and Royal Navy XI v. N.F.S. match programme, 24th May 1945 match played at Anfield, all single-sheet, folds (3)
Lot 87
RODERICK ROBERTSON MBE; a Royal Navy Commander's mess dress uniform consisting of trousers, waistcoat and mess jacket, Naval uniform consisting of hat, jacket and trousers, both size small, together with an Army officer's ceremonial sword with a Rifles regimental crest on hand guard manufactured by Flights Ltd of London, Camberley, Aldershot and Woolwich inscribed on blade in a metal scabbard. Blade L; 83cm
Lot 983
F LAYTON (BRITISH 20TH CENTURY) TWO COASTAL LANDSCAPES OF NEWQUAY IN CORNWALL, comprising a view of Newquay Headland with the Headland Hotel at the top of the cliffs, signed bottom left, approximate size 25cm x 35cm, with a view of Crantock Beach viewed from the Gannel, signed bottom left approximate size 26cm x 35cm, both are watercolours on paper and have some foxing, together with a map of Kent dedicated to The Battle of Britan and The Women's Land Army, produced for the Women's Land Army Benevolent Fund, published by John Waddington 1945, and an Edwardian overmantel mirror with inlaid shell decoration, approximate size 97cm x 93cm
Lot 427
British Military mixed miscellaneous buttons, shoulder titles, cap and/or collar badges comprising samples to 10th Royal Hussars, The Queen's Royal Lancers, Grenadier Guards, Irish Guards, two WW1 Warrant Officer's King's Crown sleeve badge and sold together with a Royal Canadian Army Service Corps cap badge and a WW1 Imperial German belt-buckle 'overlay' centre disc only (missing actual buckle) amongst others - original and reproduction seen (69).
Lot 425
British Military uniform buttons (109) sold together with various rank, trade and/or unit identification badges including Pegasus, Berlin, Rhodesia, Cumberland & Westmorland ACF (25) and of Canadian interest, Royal Canadian Postal Corps, Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps, 2 Canadian Guards shoulder titles amongst others (8) and two cap badges for Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 7/11th Hussars Regiment of Canada - original and reproduction seen (lot).
Lot 449
Three World War One British War Medal and Victory Medal pairs on original ribbons impressed to the following recipients 30166 PTE. H. MC KENNY. R. D. FUS. ; S-362048 PTE. W.T. MC KENNY. A.S.C. ; 65363 PTE. C. THORNHILL. M.G.C. and a Sole Entitlement Silver War Badge numbered 178971. (7) From online sources: Private Hugh McKenny entitled to BWM & VM pair whilst serving with Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Private William Thomas McKenny entitled to BWM & VM pair whilst serving with Royal Army Service Corps. Private Charles Thornhill entitled to BWM & VM pair whilst serving with Machine Gun Corps and was disembodied 7/3/1919. Private John Newby 178971 was entitled to SWB for service with 337 PRO. CO. RDC. He enlisted 8/2/1915 and was discharged 1/8/16 Sick, PARA 392 XVI KR and didn't serve overseas.
Lot 410
John Wayne Commemorative Armed Forces M1911 .45 Automatic handgun. An exact replica of the M1911A Colt 45 Automatic that John Wayne used in his military films. Approved by the Wayne Family this was first issued on 10 May 1992 by the Franklin Mint for $395. It is exact in every detail. It is a non-firing replica and cannot chamber bullets, but dummy bullets can be loaded into the removable clip. The shining black finish is accentuated by gold lettering on each side of the slide, including John Wayne's signature and numbered JW 8698. Mounted within a wooden display frame, 37cm x 32cm, with two 45 bullet cases used to support the gun and with five United States pins attached to the display board, to represent Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The gun in very good condition. Please Note: Purchaser must be over the age of 18.
Lot 429
British Military Infantry and Corps cap and/or collar badges comprising samples to London Rifle Brigade Cadets, The Rangers, various City/County of London, Seaforth Highlanders, Argyll and Sutherland, Gordons, Royal Defence Corps, Army Educational Corps and 23rd, 25th, 28th, 52nd, 53rd, 83rd Regiments amongst others - original and reproduction seen (25).
Lot 421
British Military Yeomanry and Corps cap and/or collar badges comprising samples to King's Own Norfolk Yeomanry, Cheshire Yeomanry, Shropshire Yeomanry, North Irish Horse, South Nottinghamshire Hussars, Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry, Lovat's Scouts, Tynside Irish, Womens Royal Army Corps, Army Pay Corps, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps amongst others - original and reproduction seen (25).
Lot 457
Women's Royal Army Corps grey uniform jacket made by Moss Bros with Officer's rank title, WRAC buttons and GSM ribbon, sold together with two matching skirts and belt. Also Royal Artillery dress jacket with Officer's rank title, RA buttons, a Stevenage Knitting Company navy blue jumper and similar brown jumper named to Major Heap, together with various accoutrements, badges and buttons. (Lot)
Lot 424
British Military Infantry and Corps cap and/or collar badges, two in plastic, comprising samples to Royal Corps of Signals (two part), Royal Engineers, Machine Gun Corps, Royal Army Chaplains Department (Jewish), Kings African Rifles, Royal West Kent and set of six Royal Army Ordnance Corps, amongst others - original and reproduction seen (33).
Lot 409
Cavalry horseman’s sabre in fair overall original condition complete with its matching metal scabbard and two ring hangers. Curved blade shows some rusting to 8cm near hilt, therefore not allowing scabbard to entirely close and has a dusky grey appearance, measuring 86cm long x 3cm wide, the ricasso marked with maker’s name W. CLAUBERG SOLINGEN and a scrolled G. Also stamped with a crown above FW above 61 above (what looks like) P on the reverse edge of the blade near the hilt. No other marks to the blade are seen. Metal basket guard, stamped D.13.2.30. with leather hand strap. Total overall length of sword is 101cm and scabbard 91cm. Wilhelm Clauberg was a sword maker and steel manufacturer in the Gasstrasse in Solingen, Prussia. His firm supplied edged weapons to most of the civilized world throughout the 19th century. The firm’s origins date back to around 1810. The numbers of swords Clauberg supplied to the American Union Army, during the Civil War in the 1860s, is incalculable. Surviving specimens would seem to indicate that Clauberg was likely the most prolific supplier to the United States from Solingen.
Lot 773
MILITARY REGULATIONS: 4 VOLUMES comprising: Textbook of Small Arms, War Office, London, 1929, with hand-written inscription for The Queen's Royal Regiment on frontispiece; The King's Regulations for the Army and the Royal Army Reserve 1940, Indian Reprint 1942, Moghalpura, 1943 (cover wear); Home Guard Manual 1941, 2007 reprint; and Musketry Regulations Part II 1910, HMSO, 1914 reprint, with hand-written inscription for 53rd Brigade, RFA (4 volumes)
Lot 759
GROSE, FRANCIS: 3 VOLUMES comprising: Military Antiquities Respecting A History of the English Army, S. Hooper, London, 1786-1788, 2 volumes, calf-backed cloth with gilt boarders and details on spine, Vol I: 434 pages, 12 engraved plates, Vol II: 352 pages, with appendix and numerous engraved plates (shelfwear and rubbing, inside pages primarily clean with some foxing and staining) and Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, S Hooper, London, 1786, 118, xviii pages, 62 engraved plates plus frontispiece, rebound in paperboards, in slipcase (boards with age and shelfwear, inside pages clean); together with Ashdown, Charles Henry, British And Foreign Arms & Armour, T. C. & E. C. Jack, London, 1909, 384 pages, 60 plates (back board semi-detached and repaired) (4 volumes) Provenance From the library of William 'Bill' Reid, CBE (1926-2014)
Lot 90
Victor (1965) 202-253 complete year with Solomon Stark, Pt. Popski's Private Army, Morgyn the Mighty and The Menace of the V.1. No 206 wfg 4 Stand-Up Footballers, Gordon Milne, Jimmy Armfield (both Liverpool), Dave Holt (Herts) and Jimmy McIlroy (Stoke City). No 223 dull cover [gd], balance [fn-/fn+] (52)
Lot 166
FOUR VICTORIAN SILVER SOVEREIGN CASES each of typical circular form: one with lobes around roundels, one roundel with worn initials, William Neale of Birmingham, Chester, 1888; one plain except for an engraved coat of arms, Army & Navy Cooperative Society Ltd., London, 1881; one with engine-turning surrounding an initialled gartered roundel, maker's mark apparently IW, Birmingham, 1881; and one plain excepting an engraved inscription reading: From the Mayor of Portsmouth to Alfred Croad, 1888, maker's mark H.Bros, Birmingham, 1887; largest 45mm including suspension bowAll showing sign of wear
Lot 199
An Imperial German/Prussian officers sword engraved WILM.VOIGHT.MAGDEBURG relating to Wilhelm Voigt who was a German con man and impostor. In his most famous exploit, Voigt masqueraded as a military officer of the elite Prussian Guards in 1906, rounding up a number of Imperial German Army soldiers under his "command", "arresting" the Mayor of Köpenick, and "confiscating" 4,002 marks from the city treasury. (2)
Lot 41
Paul Maze (1887-1979) French Tree study Signed, pen and ink, 34.5cm by 50cm Provenance: The artist's familyPaul Maze (1887-1979), often referred to as ‘The Last of the Post-Impressionists’, had the extraordinary ability to capture the essence of a place with deceptive simplicity. He painted with immediacy, and his skills were once described by his lifelong friend Winston Churchill as “with the fewest of strokes, he can create an impression at once true and beautiful”.Maze was born in Le Havre, Normandy, the son of a successful tea merchant and art collector. From an early age he was surrounded by art, and was fortunate to count Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, and Dufy as family friends. Indeed, it was Pissarro who would teach him the rudiments of art before he was sent to school in Southampton at the age of 12 to perfect his English. Here he fell in love with all things English.At the outbreak of the First World War, Maze was turned away from the French Army having been deemed unfit for service. However, seeing soldiers from the Royal Scots Guards disembarking at Le Havre, he offered his services as an interpreter. Despite not having and official position, which led to his near execution at the hands of a British firing squad after he was wrongly accused of being a spy, he went onto become a highly decorated soldier who sketched his experiences when opportunity allowed. It was during his time in the trenches that he met Winston Churchill, the pair bonding over their mutual love of painting. Maze would become Churchill’s artistic mentor, and in return Churchill introduced him into British aristocratic circles and was instrumental in obtaining commissions for Maze at military events and his appointment as official artist for the funeral of King George VI and the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.Maze would spend much of his life living in England, however, after the First World War he lived in Paris and became an integral member of the art scene. He counted amongst his friends Derain, Bonnard and Vuillard, and the latter had encouraged Maze to concentrate on working with pastels, which best suited his style. Maze turned his hand to a variety of subject matter, from marines to cityscapes, and the gentle landscapes of the English and French countryside. However, he had a particular love of painting the pomp and circumstance of British army parades and the social whirl of the English season, and he could be frequently found at Cowes, Henley and Goodwood. Having married his second wife, Jessie, Maze moved to the South Downs in 1950, where he would remain for the rest of his life. He fell in love with the softly rolling hills, which he frequently depicted. He died at the age of 92, at home looking over the Downs, with a pastel in his hand.
Lot 163
Rare V8 Petrol modelRare Civilian VersionOriginally based on the military M998 Humvee, the Hummer H1 was offered for the first time in 1992 by AM General as a civilian off-road vehicle. The Humvee was the U.S Armed Forces military vehicle of choice and was used in combat areas such as Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War. Legend has it that 'The Terminator' himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, made enquiries about buying one, and it was this interest that thrust AM General into considering making a road-legal version of the vehicle. The Hummer H1 was offered in three variants, the convertible soft top, a four-door hardtop, and an Alpha Wagon bodied model. Similar to its military predecessor in look, the Hummer H1 offered creature comforts beyond the dreams of most army personnel. Initially, five different engines and three automatic transmissions were offered. The Hummer H1 had incredible off-road capabilities including the ability to ford 76cm of water, climb a 56cm step and have a standard ground clearance of 41cm. Another notable feature on the vehicle is the Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) which allows the drivers to increase or decrease tyre pressure at the touch of a button, depending on the type of terrain being covered.First registered in the USA in April 1997, the imposing and rare Hummer H1 on offer here was exported to Germany in 2008 before finding its way to the UK in May of 2022. Presented in black, with black soft top hood and interior, the H1 Civilian was supplied with creature comforts the Army wouldn’t have gotten the benefit of. Air conditioning, electric windows, central locking and CD stereo were all fitted from new. The interior seats fold down making the interior as versatile as the exterior. Sitting on a set of 20 inch alloy wheels shod with aggressive off road tyres, this H1 is supplied with the rare and desirable 5.7 litre petrol V8, this monster of a vehicle makes an incredible noise and is reported by the vendor to run and drive very well. Only now for sale to free up some much needed space, you are sure to draw a crowd wherever you go in it.Supplied with its V5 registration document and MoT test certificate valid until October 2025. Whether you’re impressing friends or defending freedom, the H1 Civilian has you covered. Consigned by Will Penrose Rare Civilian modelRare V8 Petrol engine (most diesel)Channel your inner Arnie!
Lot 159
Restored in KenyaRepatriated to the UK by a member of the armed forcesSupplied with a Heritage CertificateThe Land Rover Series IIA, produced between 1961 and 1971, remains an icon of off-road capability and rugged design. The Series IIA is often considered the quintessential Land Rover due to its robust construction, timeless aesthetic and global utility. The Series IIA retained much of the Series II's design, with its flat aluminium body panels and distinctive ‘barrel side’ waistline. It was offered in both short-wheelbase (88 inch) and long-wheelbase (109 inch) variants, catering to different utility needs. Its front grille, typically a wire mesh or pressed steel design, added to its utilitarian charm. Under the bonnet, the Series IIA was powered by a range of engines, including the 2.25 litre petrol engine, a favourite for its reliability, and a 2.25 litre diesel, renowned for efficiency. These engines paired with a four-speed manual gearbox and a selectable four-wheel-drive system made the IIA a formidable off-road machine, capable of tackling the toughest terrains worldwide. It was whilst the Series IIA was in production that sales of utility Land Rovers reached their peak, in 1969-70, when sales of over 60,000 Land Rovers a year were recorded. The Land Rover dominated many world markets - in Australia, for example, the Land Rover held 90% of the 4×4 market in the 1960’s. This figure was repeated in many countries such as Africa and the Middle East.Manufactured on 8th January 1969 and despatched on 13th January, this right hand drive Land Rover was destined to Leyland Albion the designated dealer in Kenya. It remained in Kenya for over 50 years and was purchased by Major Jim Yates whilst he was stationed in Kenya for the British Army. The vehicle was restored in Kenya with invoices to confirm the work carried out. The car was then de-registered in Kenya and repatriated to the UK. Upon arriving in the UK, the car was then registered with the DVLA and a V5 registration document issued. Additional work has been carried out in the UK for which invoices are available. Presenting well in light green with a green interior, this Land Rover has not been over-restored and maintains its character. Today, the Series IIA is a beloved classic, cherished by collectors and enthusiasts. Its rugged simplicity and charm make it a symbol of adventure and utility. For many, the Series IIA embodies the golden age of Land Rover. Consigned by Stewart Banks THIS CAR WAS REPATRIATED TO THE UK BY A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCESCOMES WITH A HERITAGE CERTIFICATE AND A GOOD COLLECTION OF INVOICESSYMPATHETICALLY RESTORED TO A GOOD STANDARD
Lot 5176
Banknotes and postal interest, including United Kingdom of Libya ten piastres, Bahrain Currency Board one hundred fils, Central Bank of Egypt one pound etc, WWII era envelope front with 'Army Post Office' hand stamp and an envelope with 'Feldpost 41' circular handstamp, housed in a green folder
Lot 18
EDITORS- VITHALBHAI K.JHAVERI & SOLI S.BATLIWALA Second Reprint Edition Year - 1945 10 x 7 x 0.5 inches The book "Jai Hind The Story of a Rebel Daughter of India with the Rani of Jhansi Regiment" is the explosive account of an Indian woman who took up arms to drive out the British from India. With immortal slogans, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose raised the war cry of Indian independence. Thousands of men and women from all across Asia answered his appeal and joined the Indian National Army (INA). This book is the eyewitness account of one such participant in these ferocious battles which shook the foundation of British rule in India. This is the second edition of the diary first published in the form of a book by Janmabhoomi Prakashan Mandir Mumbai in 1945.
Lot 25
N.G.GANPULEY GENERAL EDITORS K.M.MUNSHI & R.R.DIWAKAR Second Edition Year - 1964 7.5 x 5 x 0.5 inches Published by Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan Bombay this book deals with the first part of Subhas Chandra Bose's stay and work abroad mainly in Germany during the period of war and raising and expanding the Indian Legion a military unit raised during the Second World War initially as part of the German Army and later the Waffen-SS from August 1944 which was made up of Indian prisoners of war and expatriates in Europe.
Lot 50
Of Daily Mail International Horse Show Jumping interest; a silver gilt presentation two handled trophy cup and cover, by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1937, with presentation inscription, verso applied Roman horse race panel, the pull off cover with naked horseman holding a wreath aloft (missing) upon a stallion, 1468gm, 40cm, raised on a mahogany plinth.Inscribed "International Horse Show, Olympia London, 1938, Champion Cup, For jumping around the course by British Civilians, Presented by the, Daily Mail, Awarded to, Thomas Glencross."Sold with the winners rosette and a scrapbook related to rider Miss Margorie Burgess and a photograph album.Margorie was born in 1910 began riding on a Canadian mare bought in 1919 at a sale of ex Army horses used during WWI. She progressed well and first competed in 1927. In 1932 she joined Thomas Glencross's stables and began competing on his many horses. In 1938 she was entered for the International Horse Show and on Saturday the 18th June she won the Championship Cup. This entailed the eight men and two ladies wearing full hunting over a course of eight jumps. Riding Blue Sky she was the only competitor to have a clear round.
Lot 553
Jay R. Vargas signed Continental Army FDC. JUN 1975. Jay R. Vargas (born July 29, 1938) is a retired United States Marine Corps colonel who served in the Vietnam War. He received the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in 1968. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 557
Hiroshi Miyamura signed Domestic Rate FDC. MAY 1978. Hiroshi Hershey Miyamura (October 6, 1925 - November 29, 2022) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the United States militarys highest award for valor, for his actions during the Korean War. He was one of the last two surviving Medal of Honor recipients of the Korean War, along with Ralph Puckett Jr. While he was held as a prisoner of war, the award was classified as top secret. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 562
Drew Dennis Dix signed American Series Booklet Pane FDC, 1978. Drew Dennis Dix (born December 14, 1944) is a decorated United States military veteran and retired major in the United States Army. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War; he was the first enlisted Special Forces soldier to receive the medal. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 575
Leigh Wade signed 50th Anniversary First Round the World Flight FDC. APR 1974. Aviation Pioneer. Born in Cassopolis, Michigan, he was commissioned 1st Lieutenant pilot in the US Army Air Service in 1917. In the 1920s he served in an inactive status as a test pilot and executive for Consolidated Aircraft. As an officer of the Army Air Service, he flew the first around-the-world flight from Seattle, Washington and back April 6 to September 28, 1924. For his services as pilot, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and rated a command pilot. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 563
James McCloughan signed The Knox Artillery FDC. JAN 1976. James C. McCloughan (born April 30, 1946) is a former United States Army soldier and a Vietnam War veteran. For his actions during the war, McCloughan was approved for the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama and Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning in December 2016. McCloughan was presented the Medal of Honor on 31 July 2017 by President Donald Trump, the first such award of Trumps administration. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 555
Gary M. Rose signed Moore`s Creek Bridge FDC. FEB 1976. Gary Michael Rose (born 17 October 1947) is a retired United States Army officer and a Vietnam War veteran. For his actions during the war, Rose was recommended for the Medal of Honor, but this was downgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross due to the classified nature of the mission in Laos. He was finally presented the Medal of Honor on 23 October 2017. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 547
Allen James Lynch signed The Nine Days that Saved the Revolution FDC. JAN 1977. Allen James Lynch (born October 28, 1945) is a former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States militarys highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 549
Salvatore Giunta signed AIR Mail First Jet Air Mail FDC. SEP 1960. Salvatore Augustine Giunta (born January 21, 1985) is a former United States Army soldier and the first living person since the Vietnam War to receive the United States Armed Forces highest decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor. Giunta was cited for saving the lives of members of his squad on October 25, 2007, during the War in Afghanistan. He left the United States Army in June 2011. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 1030
WENGER - a stainless steel Escort D quartz calendar wristwatch, ref. 1051.10, black dial with orange quarterly Arabic numerals, pencil hands with luminous inserts, sweep centre seconds hand and date aperture, caseback inscribed Genuine Swiss Army Knife, case width 43mm, not currently working . Condition Report:Movement – not currently working and may only need new battery but cannot guaranteeDial - very cleanGlass - several light surface marksHands - goodCase - very light surface wearCrown – signed with logo, Quickset date working, hands adjust smoothlyBracelet - associated Wenger tan leather strap and tang buckle, near newNotes – no box or papers
Lot 1146
MILITARY INTEREST - an Antique platinum diamond British Army Regimental Grenadier Guards brooch, pave set with old European and rose-cut diamonds, modelled as a flaming grenade, total diamond content approx 0.75ct, unmarked mount tests as platinum, 29mm, 5.7g . Condition Report: No damage, all stones present, diamonds very bright and lively, 1 diamond has either been replaced or just dropped down into setting, small solder mark evident on hinge of fitting but still appears stable, fitting working, unmarked but tests as platinum
Lot 335
Britains The Honourable Artillery Company 8 piece boxed set, Limited Edition 4581/7000; Collection of Britains cast metal soldiers including Indian Army Service Corps, Egyptian Infantry, Togoland Warriors, Native Americans, Argentine Infantry, Princess Patricia's Light Infantry, and others, (most repainted), with 7 associated boxes incl. "Regiments Of All Nations", and 2 King & Country soldier box sets. (a lot)
Lot 404
World War II interest - H.R.H. Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897-1965, only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary): Letter to her son Gerald Lascelles dated December 11th 1940 including '...we had a noisy time Friday night when the warning came at 9.10 and from 10.30 onwards we heard gunfire and explosions and machines. They dropped incendiary and I believe about 50 bombs on Leeds but I cannot make out that the damage or casualties are serious...'. Also an envelope stamped 'GROW MORE FOOD / DIG FOR VICTORY' and dated March 1941 addressed to Gerald Lascelles, containing letter from Princess Mary regarding WWII related visits, inspections of Ordnance Depots and the ATS, 'lunching in the Mess' as well as a luncheon with the Duchess of Devonshire and Duchess of Northumberland. Also letters sent to Gerald Lascelles at Eton College dated October 23rd 1940 includes '...I heard 27 evacuees are coming to the village on Friday from London!', dated November 6th 1940 includes '...and visited evacuee families from London' as well as describing inspections of Royal Signals and ATS, and one dated 1941 '...Next Sunday Feb 2nd, I am to broadcast at the end of 6 O'clock news, about blood-transfuion. They want 100,000 blood donors in the East and West Ridings'. (5) FOOTNOTE: During the Second World War, Princess Mary was controller and then controller commandant of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). The ATS was the women’s branch of the British Army from 1938 to 1949. By the end of the war, approximately 200,000 members of the ATS from across the British Empire had served in the United Kingdom and overseas. PROVENANCE: Private collection of Angela Lascelles (wife of The Hon. Gerald Lascelles, First Cousin of Queen Elizabeth II) and thence by descent.
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