ALFRED CROWDY LOVETT C.B.E BRITISH 1862-1919): A GROUP OF FOUR PENCIL DRAWINGS DEPICTING INDIAN SOLDIER PERSONNELMonogrammed and inscribed verso 'Sinjan Singh, Sowar, Jodhpore'Largest 33cm x 24cmAlfred Lovett was an army officer commissionsed into the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1883, and he was promoted through the ranks to Brigadier General. He was posted to India with his regiment as a lieutenant in 1883, initially in Karachi. He then moved to Poona, Ahmedmagar, Bombay and Narisabad. He commanded the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment with the BEF in 1914. He was appointed Brigade Commander in the First Division and made Companion of the Order of the Bath, and awarded CBE in 1919.While in India, Lovett illustrated an important book written by Major Macmunn, 'Armies of India' published originally in London by A&C Black in 1911.Lovett died from illness aged 57 years old and is buried in Scarborough Manor Road Cemetry, North Yorkshire.He was a very talented artist, painting landscapes, Indian Army uniforms and soldiers and his work is held in the Royal Academy.Provenance: British Private Collection.
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ALFRED CROWDY LOVETT C.B.E (BRITISH 1862-1919): A FINE WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON OLD BOARD DEPICTING THE PORTRAIT OF AN ELDERLY GENTLEMAN57cm x 42cmSigned.Alfred Lovett was an army officer commissionsed into the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1883, and he was promoted through the ranks to Brigadier General. He was posted to India with his regiment as a lieutenant in 1883, initially in Karachi. He then moved to Poona, Ahmedmagar, Bombay and Narisabad. He commanded the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment with the BEF in 1914. He was appointed Brigade Commander in the First Division and made Companion of the Order of the Bath, and awarded CBE in 1919.While in India, Lovett illustrated an important book written by Major Macmunn, 'Armies of India' published originally in London by A&C Black in 1911.Lovett died from illness aged 57 years old and is buried in Scarborough Manor Road Cemetry, North Yorkshire.He was a very talented artist, painting landscapes, Indian Army uniforms and soldiers and his work is held in the Royal Academy.Provenance: British Private Collection.
JOHN CODRINGTON (BRITISH 1898-1991): A GROUP OF SEVEN WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS ON PAPER DEPICTING VIEWS OF PRAGUEAll signed and inscribed, dated.Largest 36cm x 25cmCodrington was commissioned into the Coldstream Guards in 1917 and was sent to France and Europe, from where he painted his way around different countries. He studied at Christchurch, Oxford in 1921 and at Strasborg University. In 1922 he was sent with his Regiment in Constantinople and visited Budapest, Prague, Dresden, Berlin as well as Greece.He visited Morocco in 1923, Western Asia and Syria in 1925. He attached himself to the French Army in 1926 and visited Beirut, Egypt, Cyprus, and even India whilst on leave. He joined the French Foreign Legion at Sidibel Abbas. From there eh visited numerous countries such as Russia, South East Asia, Africa, China, Manilla, Ceylon. After the war, he started designing gardens and painting whenever he could. He claimed before his death that the only country he didn't visit was Cuba. Adventurous till his death, he was never happier than travelling and recording with his paint brush, the numerous countries that he visited.
ALFRED CROWDY LOVETT C.B.E (BRITISH 1862-1919): A WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON PAPER DEPICTING AN INDAIN RIFLEMAN26.5cm x 19cmFramed and glazed 41cm x 31cmMonogrammed, circa 1880's.Painted on original 19th/20th Century prepared paper board. Pencil sketch to verso of Indian Regiment soldiers.Alfred Lovett was an army officer commissionsed into the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1883, and he was promoted through the ranks to Brigadier General. He was posted to India with his regiment as a lieutenant in 1883, initially in Karachi. He then moved to Poona, Ahmedmagar, Bombay and Narisabad. He commanded the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment with the BEF in 1914. He was appointed Brigade Commander in the First Division and made Companion of the Order of the Bath, and awarded CBE in 1919.While in India, Lovett illustrated an important book written by Major Macmunn, 'Armies of India' published originally in London by A&C Black in 1911.Lovett died from illness aged 57 years old and is buried in Scarborough Manor Road Cemetry, North Yorkshire.He was a very talented artist, painting landscapes, Indian Army uniforms and soldiers and his work is held in the Royal Academy.Provenance: British Private Collection.
JOHN CODRINGTON (BRITISH 1898-1991): A GROUP OF ELEVEN WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS ON PAPER DEPICTING VIEWS OF UZBEKISTAN, CONSISTING OF BOKHARA, SAMARKAND AND KHIVAAll signed and inscribed, dated. Includes Mosques, markets and street scenes.Largest 24cm x 18cmCodrington was commissioned into the Coldstream Guards in 1917 and was sent to France and Europe, from where he painted his way around different countries. He studied at Christchurch, Oxford in 1921 and at Strasborg University. In 1922 he was sent with his Regiment in Constantinople and visited Budapest, Prague, Dresden, Berlin as well as Greece.He visited Morocco in 1923, Western Asia and Syria in 1925. He attached himself to the French Army in 1926 and visited Beirut, Egypt, Cyprus, and even India whilst on leave. He joined the French Foreign Legion at Sidibel Abbas. From there eh visited numerous countries such as Russia, South East Asia, Africa, China, Manilla, Ceylon. After the war, he started designing gardens and painting whenever he could. He claimed before his death that the only country he didn't visit was Cuba. Adventurous till his death, he was never happier than travelling and recording with his paint brush, the numerous countries that he visited.
JOHN CODRINGTON (BRITISH 1898-1991): A GROUP OF ELEVEN WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS ON PAPER DEPICTING VIEWS OF AFGHANISTAN IN KABUL, HERATAll signed and inscribed, dated.Largest 20cm x 12cmCodrington was commissioned into the Coldstream Guards in 1917 and was sent to France and Europe, from where he painted his way around different countries. He studied at Christchurch, Oxford in 1921 and at Strasborg University. In 1922 he was sent with his Regiment in Constantinople and visited Budapest, Prague, Dresden, Berlin as well as Greece.He visited Morocco in 1923, Western Asia and Syria in 1925. He attached himself to the French Army in 1926 and visited Beirut, Egypt, Cyprus, and even India whilst on leave. He joined the French Foreign Legion at Sidibel Abbas. From there eh visited numerous countries such as Russia, South East Asia, Africa, China, Manilla, Ceylon. After the war, he started designing gardens and painting whenever he could. He claimed before his death that the only country he didn't visit was Cuba. Adventurous till his death, he was never happier than travelling and recording with his paint brush, the numerous countries that he visited.
JOHN CODRINGTON (BRITISH 1898-1991): A GROUP OF NINE WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS ON PAPER DEPICTING SHRINES AND MOSQUES OF AFGHANISTAN.VIEWS OF YUGOSLAVIA, BELGRADE AND CROATIAAll signed and inscribed, dated.Largest 26cm x 17cmCodrington was commissioned into the Coldstream Guards in 1917 and was sent to France and Europe, from where he painted his way around different countries. He studied at Christchurch, Oxford in 1921 and at Strasborg University. In 1922 he was sent with his Regiment in Constantinople and visited Budapest, Prague, Dresden, Berlin as well as Greece.He visited Morocco in 1923, Western Asia and Syria in 1925. He attached himself to the French Army in 1926 and visited Beirut, Egypt, Cyprus, and even India whilst on leave. He joined the French Foreign Legion at Sidibel Abbas. From there eh visited numerous countries such as Russia, South East Asia, Africa, China, Manilla, Ceylon. After the war, he started designing gardens and painting whenever he could. He claimed before his death that the only country he didn't visit was Cuba. Adventurous till his death, he was never happier than travelling and recording with his paint brush, the numerous countries that he visited.
ALFRED CROWDY LOVETT C.B.E (BRITISH 1862-1919): A WATERCOLOUR PAINTING AND PENCIL DRAWING DEPICTING AN INDIAN FORTRESS WALL WITH FIGURES BY RAMPARTS AND ANOTHER OF INDIAN TEMPLE IN WATERCOLOUR AND PENCIL WITH INDIAN ARMY SOLDIER VERSO IN PENCIL,Monogrammed.25cm x 18cm22.5cm x 24cmAlfred Lovett was an army officer commissionsed into the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1883, and he was promoted through the ranks to Brigadier General. He was posted to India with his regiment as a lieutenant in 1883, initially in Karachi. He then moved to Poona, Ahmedmagar, Bombay and Narisabad. He commanded the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment with the BEF in 1914. He was appointed Brigade Commander in the First Division and made Companion of the Order of the Bath, and awarded CBE in 1919.While in India, Lovett illustrated an important book written by Major Macmunn, 'Armies of India' published originally in London by A&C Black in 1911.Lovett died from illness aged 57 years old and is buried in Scarborough Manor Road Cemetry, North Yorkshire.He was a very talented artist, painting landscapes, Indian Army uniforms and soldiers and his work is held in the Royal Academy.Provenance: British Private Collection.
ALFRED CROWDY LOVETT C.B.E (BRITISH 1862-1919): A WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON PAPER 'THE PORTRAIT OF THE HEAD OF AN INDIAN ARMY CAMEL', ALONG WITH TWO PORTRAITS OF INDIAN ARMY SOLDIERSMonogrammed signature in pencil, circa 1880.23cm x 17cm and 14.5cm x 9.5cmEach framed and glazed.Alfred Lovett was an army officer commissionsed into the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1883, and he was promoted through the ranks to Brigadier General. He was posted to India with his regiment as a lieutenant in 1883, initially in Karachi. He then moved to Poona, Ahmedmagar, Bombay and Narisabad. He commanded the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment with the BEF in 1914. He was appointed Brigade Commander in the First Division and made Companion of the Order of the Bath, and awarded CBE in 1919.While in India, Lovett illustrated an important book written by Major Macmunn, 'Armies of India' published originally in London by A&C Black in 1911.Lovett died from illness aged 57 years old and is buried in Scarborough Manor Road Cemetry, North Yorkshire.He was a very talented artist, painting landscapes, Indian Army uniforms and soldiers and his work is held in the Royal Academy.
ALFRED CROWDY LOVETT C.B.E (BRITISH 1862-1919): A PAIR OF MINIATURE WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS DEPICTING AN INDIAN WOMAN CARRYING A POT AND A MAN SMOKINGMonogrammed, circa 1880's.12cm x 7cm each.Each framed and glazed 30cm x 23cmAlfred Lovett was an army officer commissionsed into the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1883, and he was promoted through the ranks to Brigadier General. He was posted to India with his regiment as a lieutenant in 1883, initially in Karachi. He then moved to Poona, Ahmedmagar, Bombay and Narisabad. He commanded the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment with the BEF in 1914. He was appointed Brigade Commander in the First Division and made Companion of the Order of the Bath, and awarded CBE in 1919.While in India, Lovett illustrated an important book written by Major Macmunn, 'Armies of India' published originally in London by A&C Black in 1911.Lovett died from illness aged 57 years old and is buried in Scarborough Manor Road Cemetry, North Yorkshire.He was a very talented artist, painting landscapes, Indian Army uniforms and soldiers and his work is held in the Royal Academy.Provenance: British Private Collection.
ALFRED CROWDY LOVETT C.B.E (BRITISH 1862-1919): A GROUP OF INDIAN RELATED INK AND PENCIL DRAWINGS ON PAPER OF TAJ MAHAL, INDIAN UNIFORMED SOLDIER A GURKA PORTRAIT, AN INDIAN HORSEMAN WITH SPEAR, LANDSCAPE, BANGALORE, HORSE BODY STUDY FROM RASPATUNA CLUB, MOUNT ABU, AND MAN RESTING FROM GHAMBA CLUB DALHEVSIELargest 22cm x 18cmAlfred Lovett was an army officer commissionsed into the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1883, and he was promoted through the ranks to Brigadier General. He was posted to India with his regiment as a lieutenant in 1883, initially in Karachi. He then moved to Poona, Ahmedmagar, Bombay and Narisabad. He commanded the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment with the BEF in 1914. He was appointed Brigade Commander in the First Division and made Companion of the Order of the Bath, and awarded CBE in 1919.While in India, Lovett illustrated an important book written by Major Macmunn, 'Armies of India' published originally in London by A&C Black in 1911.Lovett died from illness aged 57 years old and is buried in Scarborough Manor Road Cemetry, North Yorkshire.He was a very talented artist, painting landscapes, Indian Army uniforms and soldiers and his work is held in the Royal Academy.Provenance: British Private Collection.
A COLLECTION OF PERSONAL EFFECTS BELONGING TO INVETERATE COLDITZ ESCAPER COLONEL PETER STORIE-PUGHTo include his Lock and Co bowler hat, silk top hat, army cap, helmet worn during WWII battle in France, hunting horn, and replica set of his medals.MBE - 1946 " for gallant and distinguished services in the field." Peter Storie-Pugh CBE (MBE) MC TD DLWhen Peter Storie-Pugh died, in 2011, he was the last man alive, in the world, to be sent to Colditz Castle in 1940.He went to war in May 1940 as a Lieutenant in the 6th Battalion Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment and was awarded the Military Cross in May 1940 at the battle of Doullens; wherehe was severely wounded. His helmet has the dent caused by falling masonry during the battle. Captured, he was taken to Bapaume Military Hospital, from where he soon escaped.Recaptured on his 21st birthday 11.11.1940, he was sent to Spangenburg Castle in the Harz Mountains. Other PoWs there at the same time included Airey Neave and later Major BruceShand, the Queen’s father. Peter Storie-Pugh escaped from Spangenberg and the author found the bridge under which he hid during this escape. However, he was recaptured at the railwaystation, beaten up and then taken to Colditz Castle. He is credited with being involved in 21 escapes attempts, one through the sewers, another through the attic walls and another over theroof. He was liberated on 16th April 1945 by the Americans and subsequently was awarded the MBE (Mil) for gallantry in Colditz. He held no hostility towards his captors whatsoever andindeed described the Head of Security Hauptman Eggers, as “fair minded, cunning but punctilious” During his captivity he passed his BA in Humanities, from Cambridge University, literallya correspondence course, and he also devised a code to MI9 from inside Colditz which was never broken. After the war Peter Storie-Pugh returned to Queen’s College Cambridge from where he obtained a first-class degree, a rarity in those days, joined to Cambridgeshire Regiment (Territorial Army) and started setting up a farm of pigs and sheep at Tyrells Hall near Cambridge. This farming experience sat neatly with his studies to become a veterinary surgeon and subsequently a don at Cambridge. Astonishingly, he would go on to command the 1st Battalion the Cambridgeshire Regiment, of which her Late Majesty, The Queen was Colonel in Chief, then the amalgamated 1st Bn Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Regiment of which Princess Margaret was the Colonel in Chief and he was appointed Deputy Commander 161 Infantry Brigade (the famous brigade that defended Kohima Ridge in April 1944). On his veterinary side, he was appointed President of the British Veterinary Association the President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and finally set up EuroVet, the European body overseeing good veterinary practice. He was a Commissioner in Brussels for 10 years advising on the European Veterinary matters.He married Alison Lyle, who he met at The West Kent Hunt, in 1946. She was the daughter of Sir Oliver Lyle OBE, Head of Lyles Golden Syrup.Peter Storie-Pugh died in 2011 in France, where he had settled with his second family (Alison died in 1998) obituaries appeared in The Time and The Daily Telegraph; and The Daily Mail did an extensive article on him a few months before he died – this being the last interview of any kind he gave. Photographs of Peter Storie-Pugh: With HM The QueenPost card being sold in Colditz souvenir shopWith Kenneth LockwoodPSP in Colditz. In 1987 about to fly to Leipzig with other Colditz PoWsIn Mess Kit 1973Battalion orders when he was commanding1st Bn The Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Regt 1962 Replacement medals: Add as first Member of the British Empire (Mil Div) for Gallantry, Military Cross...Military Cross 1940 - for gallantry at the Battle of Doullens1939-45 StarFrance & Germany Star1939-45 War MedalTerritorial Decoration (1951') and 3 Bars
ALFRED CROWDY LOVETT C.B.E (BRITISH 1862-1919): A PAIR OF LANDSCAPE WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS ON BOARDLargest 53cm x 28cmMonogrammed.Alfred Lovett was an army officer commissionsed into the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1883, and he was promoted through the ranks to Brigadier General. He was posted to India with his regiment as a lieutenant in 1883, initially in Karachi. He then moved to Poona, Ahmedmagar, Bombay and Narisabad. He commanded the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment with the BEF in 1914. He was appointed Brigade Commander in the First Division and made Companion of the Order of the Bath, and awarded CBE in 1919.While in India, Lovett illustrated an important book written by Major Macmunn, 'Armies of India' published originally in London by A&C Black in 1911.Lovett died from illness aged 57 years old and is buried in Scarborough Manor Road Cemetry, North Yorkshire.He was a very talented artist, painting landscapes, Indian Army uniforms and soldiers and his work is held in the Royal Academy.Provenance: British Private Collection.
A D-Day 75th Anniversary Sovereign Set of 5, 2019one of each denominations; five, double, full, half & quarter sovereign,obverse on all 5; effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing left, dated 2019 below, all sovereigns with insignia of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces to reverse, five sovereign; also with Royal Marine logo to reverse, double; also with Royal Air Force logo to reverse, full; also with British Army logo to reverse, half; also with Royal Navy logo to reverse, quarter; also with Czech Hedgehog beach defence logo, all in capsules & box with statement of authenticity & certificate of ownership; The Bradford Exchange, issuing authority; Alderney, mintage limits; five; 199, double; 499, full; 999, half; 1944, quarter; 2019, (5)diameter(s) 38.6 to 14mm., total weight approx 70g.Condition: Proof, unexamined out of capsules.
A hallmarked silver Indian Army Royal Garhwal Rifles cap badge by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., Birmingham, 1939; with a selection of further military cap badges, including the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, Royal Scots, Highland Light Infantry and Royal Artillery; a WW1 French Adrian RF helmet plate; various uniform buttons, pips, collar badges and an Alert base metal pocket watch; etc. Condition Report:Available upon request
A collection of largely military uniform buttons, collar badges, shoulder titles, cap badges etc., to include a Women's Land Army enamel badge by Marples & Beasley, an enamel Renfrewshire Veteran Reserve lapel badge, Sterling silver Royal Scots Fusiliers enamel sweetheart brooch, Isle of Wight (Princess Beatrice's Own) Rifles cap badge, hallmarked silver and enamel Argyll & Clyde College of nursing pin badge, a hallmarked silver fob medal engraved verso "Champ. Coy. 1st G. Bn. H.L.I., Fort George 1916"; otherwise to include the Highland Light Infantry, Royal Artillery, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, Machine Gun Corps, Royal Signals etc. Condition Report:Available upon request
A WW1 medal trio awarded to 4521 Pte. C. Turner, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, with corresponding miniatures (the 1914-15 Star having 5th Aug-22nd Nov clasp); together with a WW2 War/Defence Medal pair awarded to F.C. Scott of 40 Kingsknowe Crescent, Edinburgh, with related paperwork; a cased Imperial Service Medal awarded to John Drysdale Scott; a Royal Army Ordnance Corps cap badge and a base metal wristwatch Condition Report:Available upon request
WW2 Top all time Ace Erich Hartmann multiple signed RAF flown cover. C53ag3 21st Anniv 1st Meteor Target - Drone to Llanbedr Signed 3 Luftwaffe Pilots Erich Hartmann and USA pilot Ace. Personally Signed by four Meteor Pilots Erich Hartmann KC with Diamonds Flying a ME109 it is claimed he made 352 Victories during WW11. In 30 months of fighting he flew 1, 425 combat missions and was shot down sixteen times but was never wounded. Erich Hartmann was captured by the Red Army in 1945 and held in a prison camp for ten years ( 352 Victories), Robert Kowaleski KC Bomber Pilot and Cdr of KG76 First Jet bomber Sqn, Hans Jacobs a German sailplane designer and pioneer. He had been taught sailplane design by Alexander Lippisch, designer of many gliders during the 1920s and the 1930 and USA Ace Col Henry Brown USAF 355th F. G. 354th F. S, 8th AF WW11 Certified Copy of 8 of 10 Signed Hans Rossbach 4 photos and details enclosed. 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
CRIMEAN WAR. Two autograph documents signed, 11th April 1855, adhered as one with a small additional note further attached. Sold together with photocopied photographs of Lt. Col Hodge and Lt. Col. F.G. Shewell and typed letter transcriptions. Lt-Col. F.G.Shewell, 8th Hussars, ALS to Assistant Adjutant General Cavalry Division. Return of the Light Brigade (Kadikoi, 11th April 1855). Shewell emphasizes the strain on his men due to their reduced numbers, worsened by detachments to auxiliary duties like the Commissariat and Staff Corps, e.g. "Officers commanding Regiments complain that, in consequence of the late decrease in their strength, they have not sufficient men to furnish the duties required of them without subjecting them to undue hardships.". This reflects broader logistical problems faced by the British army in the Crimean War, where manpower shortages often led to combat troops being reassigned to non-combat roles. Lt-Col Edward Cooper Hodge, 4th Dragoon Guards, to AAG Cavalry Division, asking to return men of 2nd Cavalry Brigade to their Corps (Kadikoi, 11th April 1855). Hodge’s tone conveys frustration with allocating men to non-combat duties, which made night patrols and piquet service “very severe.” His appeal to higher command illustrates the cascading effects of resource shortages, where decisions at the strategic level negatively impacted operational efficiency. Footnote:By April 1855, the Light Cavalry Brigade was recovering from the catastrophic events of the previous October during the Charge of the Light Brigade (25 October 1854) at the Battle of Balaclava. This ill-fated attack decimated the brigade, resulting in heavy casualties among its officers, men, and horses. In the months following, the brigade had been partially rebuilt, but it remained understrength and overstretched.The Crimean winter of 1854-1855 had further compounded their difficulties. Poor logistics, disease, and exposure had taken a toll on British forces, and the Light Brigade, like other units, suffered severely from a lack of adequate supplies and horses. Despite these hardships, the brigade remained a critical part of the cavalry division, tasked with patrolling, reconnaissance, and skirmishing duties around the British lines near Sebastopol.Lt-Col. F.G. Shewell, as commander of the Light Brigade, was responsible for ensuring his men were ready for action. His letter highlights the strain caused by having men detached from their regiments for auxiliary duties (e.g., as butchers or orderlies). At this time, the brigade comprised remnants of the original five regiments: the 4th and 13th Light Dragoons, the 8th and 11th Hussars, and the 17th Lancers. The 2nd Cavalry Brigade was part of the Heavy Brigade, which had seen action alongside the Light Brigade at Balaclava. Unlike the Light Brigade’s disastrous charge, the Heavy Brigade had successfully repelled a larger force of Russian cavalry earlier that day. However, they, too, faced significant challenges in the months that followed.By April 1855, the brigade was heavily engaged in defensive operations near Kadikoi, supporting the siege of Sebastopol. Night duties and frequent piquet responsibilities left the men overworked, and, like the Light Brigade, they struggled with manpower shortages due to detachments for non-combat roles. Col. Edward C. Hodge’s letter underscores the impact of this on the brigade’s operational effectiveness and the need to return men to their regiments.
1854-56 CRIMEA MEDAL. Sardinian Army Corporal Giordano Francisco, 8th Infantry Regiment Cuneo, officially impressed naming [8o CUNEO CAPORALE GIORDANO FRANCESCO], with ribbon. Footnote:One battalion of the 8th Cuneo Regiment took part in the Crimean Campaign. The Sardinian Expedition Corps started from Genoa on 25th April 1855, arriving in the Crimea on 14th May. They took part in the Battle of the Tchernaya River (16th August 1855, where 200 died) and at Traktir Bridge (6th September 1855). No British clasp was issued for either action since the Queen's men had not taken part. Altogether about 18,000 Sardinian troops were sent to the Crimea, of which about 15,000 formed the initial Expeditionary Force. About 1500 died from disease, 200-250 were killed in action and 1000 were wounded in action.The number of British Crimean Medals allotted to the Sardinians was insufficient for all the soldiers entitled to receive it so the Sardinian Crimean Medal was awarded to those who did not receive the British issue.
PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY, WOMEN AT WAR. An interesting selection of approximately sixty-three black and white photographs of women's services and home front efforts, mainly circa 1942-45 but a couple of 1980s re-issues, published by New York Times, Wide World and other related press agencies, sizes ranging from approximately 20.5cm x 15cm up to 30cm x 25cm (the largest with rips and tears)Subjects include:Female ambulance drivers, machinists, welders, postal and shipyard workers, together with women workers in other industriesMembers of the N.A.A.F.I, Salvation Army, A.R.P., A.T.A, Home Guards, Women's Land Army (Timber Corps)and many others, documenting the numerous ways in which women supported the war effort both home and abroad (approx 63)
Three pairs of Military binoculars:British Bino Prism No. 5 MkIV binoculars; WW2 German Dienstglas 7x50 binoculars, marked BMK for the manufacturer Srb & Stys Fabrik Praziser Messinstrumente, Prague, Czechoslovakia, serial 162081 and a pair of East German NVA x 40 binoculars, serial number 3384093, manufactured by Carl Zeiss for the East German Army (NVA), circa 1960s/70s.
PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY, Second World War and immediate post-war. A mixed group of black and white photographs by Keystone, War Office and others, printed captions verso, majority approximately 20 x 15cm but some smaller Subjects include:Raid on Dieppe (8)Refugees, including French and German civilians, displaced Jewish people and the relocation of Germans from foreign countries (19)Flying Bombs (15)United States general war effort (15)British Army training (7)Plus nine wirephotos related to 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic (approx 73 total)
A poignant First World War M.M Killed In Action medal group with death plaque and related letters. Corporal George Jay, Military Foot Police, No. 3 Traffic Control Company. Medals: Military Medal, 1914 Mons Star, 1914-18 War Medal and Victory Medal, named to "P-416 L.CPL G. JAY M.F.P". Death plaque to 'George Jay' with original envelope. With an extract from routine orders regarding the award of the Military Medal, "On 5th June 1917, A/Cpl. Jay was on traffic duty on a road which was being shelled. There was a convoy of lorries containing Gas Cylinders, one of which had been struck by a shell, and there were several casualties:- including two deaths. Cpl. Jay got the remaining lorries out of the way without delay, and sent for ambulances. He then assisted in rendering first aid to the wounded men and stayed with them until the ambulances arrived. Having seen the wounded men removed in the ambulances Cpl. Jay removed the bodies of the men who had been killed, and took charge of their effects. He then resumed his patrol on the road, which was still being subjected to heavy fire." Further included is a photograph of the temporary gravesite cross, three photographs of George Jay and his wife, two regimental photographs, four silk postcards home from George, and several heartfelt letters, clearly showing how much he meant to his fellow serving police: 1. Captain M Peace, Commanding No. 3 Traffic Control Company (Mobile Police), 26th March 1918: "It is with the most profound regret that I have to transmit to you the unhappy news that your husband was most severely wounded about midday on the 24th inst & succumbed to his wounds about two hours later. I feel his loss very severely for, not only by myself, but by everyone who came into touch with him, he was regarded as the very essence of courage and devotion. He joined my company a year ago, & during that time, by his untiring devotion to duty, his fearless bravery, he carried with him the men the men under him, & won the confidence & deepest respect of his officers. He was buried yesterday, in a little field cemetery close to the spot where he fell & with the full honours of a brave soldier..."2. Sgt. C Gray, 3rd T.C.C, condolences to his wife, 'he was one of the very best. Well liked by everybody and a more cheerful comrade one could never wish to meet. He gave his life for his King and Country and died whilst doing his duty in trying to look after others ... I am enclosing a sketch of the cross we have had erected over his grave. I am trying to get a photo taken and if I succeed I will be sure to get a copy. he N.C.O's and men of the 3rd Traffic Control Co and the Military Police in the immediate neighbourhood all join me in deep sympathy for you and the children and hope that the enclosed sum of £20-8- which has been contributed by them, will assist you in a practical way..."3. P.1261 Corporal F. Blythe, 2nd April 1918, similar contents, 'No N.C.O enjoyed greater love and respect than did Corporal Jay, from the rest of the N.C.Os & men and his loss has been deeply mourned by all but by none more than by myself. I am an old G.E. Ry policeman, a pal of poor old George in civil life as well as Army life ... As soon as I heard he was wounded I went to him at once, but he was unconscious & remained so till the end. He has been buried amongst other heroes, & a nice cross erected over the grave, which will always receive attention from us while we are here."4. Sympathy letter from Major A.C. Chauncy, Chief of Police of the Great Eastern Railway, 4th April 1918 Corporal Jay was born on 8th August 1879. He joined the Great Eastern Railway in 1911 and was one of the first to answer the call at the outbreak of war. He died from wounds sustained in action in France on 24th March 1918. He left behind his widow, Rosena, and four children. He is buried at the Ypres Reservoir Cemetary in Belgium, and his portrait can be viewed on findagrave.com. The British Transport Police History Group also recently worked with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to get George Jay's Military Medal recognised on his headstone. Condition:Please see photos for the death plaque and the edges of the medals. There are some very minor small knocks and a couple of scratches to the edge of the MM. The Victory has the usual expected tarnishing and likewise some small edge knocks. The star has a small knock to the reverse of one point. No signs of any significant knocks, bruising, repolishing or renaming.
CRIMEAN WAR. Provost-Marshal William Donald MacDonald, 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot Four autograph letters signed to his mother, father, and sister, Mary, June 1854 - February 1855, written from Balaklava and Scutari, totalling 13 sides, some letters with multiple date entries. Sold with full typed transcripts for each letter. The letters offer firsthand accounts of military movements, daily life, and the realities of war during the early period of the Crimean campaign. Some excerpts include:Scutari and Varna, June 1854Macdonald's letter to his sister Mary begins with gratitude for correspondence from home and transitions into detailed accounts of military operations. He describes the combined British, French, and Turkish forces assembling near Varna, expressing optimism for their campaign: "What various rumours we hear daily respecting the war and the probabilities of peace... the combined army will present so respectable an appearance that I can almost fancy your reading some day about 20th July, in the Times, by Elec. Telegraph, important victory etc etc.” Remarking on daily activities, "I have now plenty to do, out riding about from 8am to 6pm only coming home to get another horse & passed by having to prosecute some natives before the Pasha or soldiers before their Col(onel): I am going to prosecute 5 natives today for being concerned in firing into our Artillery camp, one of them will certainly come to great (bastinadoed)" (foot whipped). He captures the volatile local atmosphere: "Everyone here is armed with guns, pistols & knives. I never go out without some sort of weapon & the inhabitants think nothing of human life." He praises the Turkish troops: “I saw some of these latter drilling yesterday & they made a very respectable appearance.”Macdonald details his personal circumstances, including his establishment of horses and staff: “On the whole though unlucky I am contented with my establishment which consists of self & 3 horses, an Interpreter & 2 servants.” Reflecting on his surroundings, he describes Varna: "Varna is a tolerable place for a town in Turkey, but still it is as bad as the meanest village in England."Scutari, February 1855 Addressed to his mother, this letter captures the grim realities of wartime mortality and hospital conditions. Macdonald contrasts traditional funerals with the harrowing scenes at Scutari: “50-60 dead bodies [are] huddled in one large hole daily, one service read over the whole & that is all.” He highlights the staggering death toll: “In the month of January 1482 were buried here alone, not reckoning the Crimea, Varna... Malta & Corfu where we have respectively 1000, 400, 250 & 460 sick.”The logistical challenges of managing the sick and wounded dominate his narrative: “The officers really available for work here are 6 in number which gives them plenty to do.” Despite the bleak conditions, he conveys a glimmer of optimism as he notes improvements: “An officer just come in from the Crimea has told me matters are greatly improved within the last few days so it is really to be hoped they will continue improving.”Balaklava, Crimea, December 1854 This letter, addressed to his father, showcases the campaign's challenging logistics and labour-intensive efforts. Macdonald describes the vast scale of labour: “300 Highlanders & 200 Marines 400 French troops are daily employed carrying 10-inch shells from this to the heights – 2 men to each shell & 500 Turks carry gabions, fascines, planking for guns to rest on & to build houses.”He recounts the strain between the British and French forces: “The French are very much annoyed with us at our shortcomings in the line of the Commissariat.” He also notes the anticipation of significant military action: "We are all expecting something great to come off about the New Year so many heavy guns & large shot & shell having gone up of late.” Macdonald offers personal insights, such as his remarks on Russian deserters under his command: “Out of 14 only one could sign his name, but all are contented with their lot.” Lastly, he reflects on his career prospects, hoping for recognition: “I am looking forward to when this is ended being made a Bt Major shd [should] I have performed my work satisfactorily.” Footnote: Lieutenant-Colonel William Donald Macdonald (b.1827, Scotland - d.1862, India) Footnote:Wiliam Donald Macdonald, born 15th September 1827. Married Emma Lindsay, 30th Augst 1860. His brother, Major Henry Macdonald, Bengal Infantry, was murdered at Fort Michni, 1873. Tablet it St. John's Church, Peshawar - "Sacred to the memory of Lt Colonel William Donald Macdonald of Sandside, Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the peace of the county of Caithness, Scotland, who died of cholera while commanding the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders at Camp Jalozai on the 29th October 1862 aged 35 years. Macdonald served in the Crimea as Provost-Marshal, promoted to Brevet-Major on 25th December 1856. Deputy Assistant Adjutant General to the forces in China from 23rd March to 19th November 1857. Subsequently with the 93rd in the Indian Mutiny. Macdonald had the Crimean Medal with clasps for Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann and Sebastopol, Turkish Medal, 5th Class of the Medjidie and the Indian Medal with clasp for the capture of Lucknow.
CRIMEAN WAR. Captain William Inglis, 5th Dragoon Guards, two autograph letters signed. Camp Kadikoi, 1st June and 6th June 1855, to his mother. 9 sides, including one cross written, 13cm x 20.5cm. Sold together with typed transcription and three scanned photographs of Inglis on horseback. The letters reveal both the monotony and the drama of a soldier’s experience. Inglis writes candidly about military movements, logistical challenges, and personal observations. Camp Kadikoi, 1st June 1855 Inglis reflects on the resumed bombardment of Sebastopol and the challenges of maintaining readiness amidst logistical constraints. He notes: "Thanks to the Electric Telegraph it is no easy thing now to give you by post any news from the Crimea as before this you will have heard that the bombardment recommenced today at 3pm." Prepared for action, he writes: "There is still talk of us taking the field and, as far as being well provided with horses and baggage animals, I am ready."Inglis also comments on the visit of Alexis Soyer, the French chef tasked with improving the army’s rations: "Mr Soyer dined here the other night... to improve the cooking of the army—and give us some hints upon cooking rations." He vividly describes the fly infestation plaguing camp life: "The fly pest becomes worse... I must have killed at the lowest 2 to 3000 [flies]... They do not allow one moment’s rest."Camp Kadikoi, 6th June 1855 Inglis shares optimistic news of Allied successes in the region, highlighting territorial gains: "An order tonight telling us that the numerous posts in and about the Eastern side of the Crimea & the Asiatic side, only Anapa remains in the hands of the Muscovs—enormous provisions & money, many ships and guns have been taken."He describes a recent Allied march of 30,000 troops to Baidar, where they anticipated encountering Russian forces: "They marched two miles beyond it and saw no traces of them—report says only 2 cossacks were seen." Inglis closes with observations on the difficulties of maintaining provisions in the summer heat: "As the heat gets greater, we experience greater difficulty in catering for our mess. Things killed in the morning of one day are quite unfit to eat the next." Footnote:William Inglis, Cornet, Feb 2nd 1849; Lieutenant, Feb 22nd 1850; Captain, March 3rd 1854; Brevet Major, Dec 12th 1854; left regiment, August 16th 1859; served in the Eastern Campaign 1854-55 including the battles of Balaklava, Inkermann and the siege and capture of Sebastopol (medal with claps, Brevet of Major 5th Class (Mejidie); afterwards a Lieut-Colonel and JP, North Riding of Yorkshire; Inspector of Reformatory and Industrial Schools of Great Britain, 1875-95. Born 1830; son of William Inglis of Dulwich.
The First World War Diaries of 334846 Pioneer Lawrence Horton, Royal Engineers, 'E' Special Company, 1917–1920 A group of three small pocket diaries, accompanied by a larger loose note page on YMCA BEF stationery. The named diaries span from 30th April 1917 to 1st January 1920 and are complete with daily entries, including training at home and fighting in France. Sold with photocopied research materials and full written transcripts of the diary contents.Horton enlisted on 8th May 1917 as Private 18783 in the 5th Training Reserve Battalion and transferred to the Chemist’s Division of the Royal Engineers on 1st November 1917. After completing additional training, he arrived in France on 23rd March 1918. His diary entries offer insight into his experiences at the front, with detailed observations of his work, the challenges faced, and his daily routines. Entries include:11th April 1918: “Went up the line for the first time at Cambrin. Very quiet indeed. Lots of aeroplanes up. Two of our planes bombed Fritz trenches.”5th May 1918: “Went up the line. Got ready to discharge the gas but it was washed out.” Similar entries on the 8th and 10th note failed attempts due to wind, but on 12th May: “Gas discharged at 10.30pm. Successful.”23rd June 1918: “Went up the line at Meteren. Had some narrow escapes.” The following day: “Went up the line at Nieppe Forest carrying cylinders for 'L' Company. Had a narrow escape from a shell-burst about 5 yards away.”The diaries also reference periods of relative inactivity, including duties as a billet orderly and attendance at YMCA events. Horton’s later entries document his participation in building a light railway near Calonne and carrying supplies under fire, as noted on 5th October 1918: “Went up the line at Sandcourt carrying guns, bombs etc. 4 casualties, Sgt. Harrison killed.”The Armistice is marked tersely on 11th November 1918: “Hostilities ceased at 11am. Attached to 2nd American Army.”Horton was discharged on 22nd October 1919 at Chatham, entitled to the British War and Victory Medals.These diaries provide a concise and unembellished perspective on life in the Special Brigade, documenting the monotony and peril of service in a gas warfare unit during the Great War. Condition:Bindings are secure but exteriors generally dog eared and worn. Please see photos
Assorted uniform comprising Royal Logistic Corps Officer's beret, Devon and Cornwall Constabulary peaked cap, Royal Military Police peaked khaki service cap, dated 1961 (with red cover); two Army Service caps; WW2 Field Service caps; Bundeswehr M-43 Style Feldmutze; West Berlin Police visor cap and two Glengarry cap; and a group of assorted British Military Tropical Desert Camo uniform in army laundry kit bag; together with a small number of photos (mixed lot)
CRIMEAN WAR. Captain Samuel Toosey Williams (Royal Scots Greys). Commander of the Second Squadron during the Charge of the Heavy Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava, October 1854. A series of four autograph letters signed: 9th August - 5th November 1854. Totalling 18 pages, 12cm x 19.5cm up to 13.5cm x 21cm, with one envelope.9th August 1854, Kulali (Bosphorus)Williams writes of his regiment's arrival and the disembarkation of horses near the Bosphorus. He reflects on the conditions and challenges of the journey, including the loss of only one horse during transit, though two of his are ill. He describes the adverse conditions in the barracks: “The barracks are literally heaving with fleas and lice, & you may remove them off your body by bunchfulls.” The letter also notes widespread cholera at Varna and expresses skepticism about Turkish cavalry: “Our fellows think if the Turks can lick the Russians we should have no trouble.”20th September 1854, KulaliThis brief letter mentions the regiment's imminent departure for Sebastopol. Williams is constrained by time:“We sail in an hour for Sebastopol and are now embarking …. I have only time to say bye.”7th October 1854, BalaklavaWritten from Balaklava, Williams details military engagements and preparations for the siege of Sebastopol. He recounts a victorious engagement against 15,000 Russian troops, noting the chaos and looting that followed: “We took no end of things, I never saw such …. in my life… General’s baggage carriages in which we found Champagne & wine, church plate, jewels & all kinds of things.” The letter reflects on the harrowing sights of the battlefield: “It was terrible to see the poor devils dead & dying in all directions.”Williams describes the siege preparations and concerns about the strength of the Russian defences, lamenting delays in the French deployment of artillery. He anticipates significant loss of life: “The loss of life will be something too terrible to dream of.” He also outlines the resource constraints affecting the British cavalry due to weather and illness, mentioning the loss of 250 horses during a storm and widespread cholera: “Some [regiments] not having more than 120-150 horses fit for duty.”5th November 1854, BalaklavaThis final letter reveals Williams' deteriorating health due to fever, forcing him to move from his tent to a room in Balaklava: “If I had not moved I should have died!” He mentions the kindness of Major Charles Nasmythe, who provided him with much-needed clothing and who will convey this letter in person upon his return to England. Williams laments his frail condition: “I am so weak I can scarcely write & wish myself with all my heart at home.” The letter concludes with grim news from Sebastopol, describing a Russian assault that devastated British regiments, with high-ranking officers killed or wounded: “The 30th & 41st Regts cut quite to pieces not a man left. Sir G. Cathcart killed & General Strangeways, & General Brown severely wounded.” Williams expresses profound uncertainty about the fate of the British forces: “I wonder what will become of us all. God alone in his mercy and protected us.”Footnote:Captain Williams was awarded a 'Heavy Brigade' Crimea Medal in recognition of his heroic actions at Balaklava, 1854.Born c. 1823. Entered the army as a Cornet in 1840, Lieutenant 1842, Captain 1847. Musters show he was effective from 1st October to the 23rd November, remarks state he died 23rd November [1854].Extract from Memoirs of the Brave, page 128: "WILLIAMS (Captain S. Toosey), Scotch Greys, died on the 23rd November, at Constantinople, where he had been conveyed from Balaklava. He was in the 32nd year of his age (half of which time he had passed in Her Majesty's service), and the eldest son of B.B. Williams Esq. of Buscot Park, Faringdon, Berks. The letter conveying this sad intelligence to Captain William's afflicted family states "The origin of his illness was low fever, the result of exposure, privation and excessive fatigue, prior and subsequently to the battle of Balaklava, at which he gallantly led the second squadron of the Scots Greys, on the memorable 25th of October."It is further noted that despite urgent entreaties by his medical advisers, Captain Williams insisted on going on duty rather than to the hospital. During the Charge, he was notably beset no less than four times by multiple enemy soldiers and nearly lost his life protecting two privates. Although he survived the battle without injury, the consequences of his fever and illness were such that he was soon afterward struck down so seriously that he had no hope of recovery.
A good Boer War to Korean War father and son medal group, with extensive supporting documentation, photographs, and related items.Father: Pte. Henry John Lawrence, Sussex Regiment A group of five medals: Queen’s South Africa Medal with Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal clasps [5986 PTE. H. LAURENCE I.R. SUSSEX REGT], King’s South Africa, South Africa 1900 and 1901 clasps [PTE. H. LAWRENCE RL. SUSSEX REGT], 1914 Mons Star with clasp, 1914-18 War Medal and Victory Medal [PTE. H Lawrence R. SUSS R] Accompanied by a framed photograph of Private Henry Lawrence in Boer War uniform (56 x 66.5cm), a smaller cabinet card photograph, a silver War Badge (No. 276045), and an enamel and gilt South Africa Veterans’ Association badge (1889–1902).Born in Oakwood Hill, Surrey, in 1870, Henry John Lawrence enlisted in the Sussex Regiment in October 1899 and served in South Africa during the Boer War (1900–1902). He later served in France with the British Expeditionary Force from August 1914 and in India in 1917. Discharged in November 1917, his total service amounted to 18 years and 40 days. Son: CSM Francis John De Moulan Lawrence, Sussex Regiment, Sherwood Foresters and Royal Leicestershire Regiment A group of eight medals: M.B.E, George VI General Service Medal with Palestine and Palestine 1945-48 clasps [823559 PTE. F.J. DE M. LAWRENCE R. SUSS R.], 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, Korea Medal with MID oak leaf [W.O. C.L.2 F. LAWRENCE R. LEICESTERS] and UN Korea Medal. Accompanied by corresponding dress miniatures, medal ribbons, extensive documentation and related items, including:Regular Army Certificate of Service (1934–1958) outlining overseas postings to Palestine, Egypt, the Middle East, Iraq, Korea, West Germany, and West Africa.Soldier’s Release Book (1945).Army Certificate of Education (1935).Framed M.I.D. certificate and Military CBE certificate.Aynsley MBE commemorative plate (26.5cm diameter) with original certificate.Letters of commendation, an emergency warrant for Warrant Officer appointment (1952), pension documents, and three RAOC proficiency certificates (1965–1970).Membership card for the Royal Sussex Regimental Association with enamel and gilt badge.Three pewter and one Sheffield plate tankards with presentation inscriptions, 1947-1970.Photographs include portraits of Lawrence throughout his military career, scenes in Palestine, Iraq, Hong Kong, and Korea, and group images, including with the Ghana Police Force whilst on secondment. Notable photos include the Trooping of the Colour in Jerusalem (1937) and a large number relating to the Palestine Riots in 1936. Elsewhere, there are various military encampments and troopships, as well as a good photograph of Lawrence being awarded the Oak Leaf for the Korean War Medal in the field by an American military general.Additional items include three Korean War propaganda leaflets (e.g., “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the People’s Chinese Volunteers”) and a UN Soldiers’ safe conduct pass.Francis John De Moulan Lawrence was born on 29 March 1913 and died in December 1999. His extensive service included Dunkirk, El Alamein and Korea, where he was Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services (London Gazette, 2 May 1952). He was seconded to the Ghana Army in the late 1950s and was awarded the MBE in the 1959 New Year Honours.Family tradition states that Francis was given the name “De Moulan” in honour of Lieutenant Colonel Louis Eugene De Moulin of the Sussex Regiment, who served alongside Henry John Lawrence during the Boer War and was killed in action in 1902.Provenance: Direct family descent.
CRIMEAN WAR. Captain Walter Francis Balfour, 2nd Rifle Brigade. Six autograph letters to his uncle, Colonel Bower, written from Sebastopol and Headquarters, 10th August 1855–15th February 1856, accompanied by a memorandum relating to a Gazette for his actions on 8th September 1855. These letters provide detailed accounts of life during the siege of Sebastopol, including observations on key military engagements, logistical challenges, and troops' morale. Excerpts include:Sebastopol, 10th August 1855 Balfour anticipates an imminent assault while reflecting on the burden of increased responsibilities after the death of Captain Edward Roland Forman: "They are talking of another assault soon... I am so worked having succeeded to poor Forman's Company & having just lost my pay Sergt I have all the accounts to look after."Sebastopol, 10th September 1855 Writing two days after the storming of the Redan, Balfour describes the chaotic and costly assault, commending the bravery of fallen comrades but lamenting the failure to capture the position: "It has pleased God to bring me safe out of the most desperate encounters that we have had this campaign. Sebastopol is ours. The attack on the Redan was a failure, the young soldiers would not face it, & in consequence our loss in officers is fearful." He notes significant casualties: "The Light Division alone have lost 70 – killed & wounded – & 1000 men." He also observes the destruction within Sebastopol: "The Russian fleet is all destroyed with the exception of a few steamers."Camp Headquarters, 5th October 1855 A primarily personal letter, mentioning his unit’s role as a guard of honour and addressing rumours of his injury during the assault on the Redan: "Some fool who was in the Redan with me said I had been hit and taken."Undated letter, postmarked December 1855 Balfour expresses frustration about a lack of recognition in dispatches despite his commendable service, citing a public compliment from his brigadier: "I believe I ought to have been Mentioned in Dispatches once before & I was complimented by the Brigadier... on the success of my efforts at the advance sap."Headquarters, 19th December 1855 Writing candidly about the challenges of army life and the behaviour of troops, Balfour critiques the financial incentives given to soldiers: "The men are too well off – they get too much money that they are perpetually drunk." He describes acting to maintain order: "I pulled one of their huts down, & have hauled the chap over to the Provost Marshall." He also lists essential supplies lost to the fortunes of war: "My revolver I lost in the eighth of September in the scrimmage... My saddle bags were burnt including contents at Varna."Private, 15th February 1856 Reflecting on his service, Balfour notes his frequent command of sharpshooting and covering parties and lack of promotion: "If there ever was a volunteering, sharpshooting or covering party... I had always the command of it... but as on the 18th of June poor Forman a Junior Officer had the command of a like party I would have been promoted had he not fallen." Footnote:Walter Francis Balfour, born 8th January 1831, son of Francis Balfour and Margaret Bower. Married Jane Amelia Kier, daughter of Patrick Small Kier on 25th October 1866. Died 24th February 1909, aged 79. He gained the rank of Major in the service of the Rifle Brigade. In 1862, he unsuccessfully claimed the Lordship Balfour of Burleigh as the heir male. He lived at Fernie Castle, Fife, Scotland and held the office Deputy Lieutenant of Fife.
PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY. A collection of Second World War photographs, mainly relating to the British Army and General Training, circa 1939-45, by British Official, Keystone and other similar agencies, printed captions verso, largest 25cm x 20cm Subjects include:Army Pigeon ServiceBatmen (Orderlies) cleaning bootsHand Grenade PracticePontoon and bridge buildingCyclists ArmyCavalry ChargeRoyal Marines 'Over the Top' exercisesand more (36)
LOCAL INTEREST - A First World War medal trio to 8184 Private William Owen, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. 1914 Mons Star with clasp, 1914-18 War Medal and Victory medal, with bi-metal KSLI cap badge and Field Service Pocket Book 1914. Sold together with relevant typed and printed research, including service papers, regimental defaulter sheets and discharge records. Provenance:Footnote:William Owen was born in Broseley in 1887, the son of William and Mary Owen. By the 1901 census, at age 14, he was listed as a tile worker living at 18 Roper's Hill, Madeley (now Newbridge Road, Ironbridge). A contemporary newspaper article lists him as a moulder at the Ironbridge Coalbrookdale works as a moulder at the outbreak of war.Service Details:22nd August 1906: Enlisted at Shrewsbury into the King's Shropshire Light Infantry (KSLI).29th November 1906: Transferred to the 1st Battalion, KSLI.16th February 1907 - 19th March 1913: Served in India.16th November 1913: Transferred to the 2nd Battalion, KSLI.22nd March 1913: Entered the Army Reserve.5th August 1914: Mobilised at Shrewsbury.9th September 1914 - 1st July 1915: Served with the British Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders.7th November 1916 - 15th December 1918: Served in Salonika and Macedonia.4th December 1918: Posted to the 2nd Battalion, KSLI.16th December 1918 - 16th April 1919: Served in South Russia (one of seven officers and 464 men).31st March 1920: Discharged from service with the rank of Lance Corporal.His brothers all likewise served during WW1: John, with the 4th KSLI; Frank, with the 9th North Staffs, killed at Gallipoli on 8th August 1915) and Robert, 7th KSLI, died of wounds in France on 24th October 1918.
CRIMEAN WAR. Brevet-Major John Baillie Rose, 55th (Westmorland) Regiment. Autograph letter signed to Sir Robert(?), Scutari 3rd June 1854, crested notepaper. Sold together with a further manuscript with a copy of the letter, with an additional personal note about Maj. Rose following his death at the Battle of Alma and a small further note on black-edged mourning paper outlining his service and deeds, 13 sides total. Complete with typed transcriptions. Letter from Scutari, 3rd June 1854 Written shortly after the British Army’s arrival in Scutari, Rose provides a detailed account of the army’s preparation and morale as it awaited further deployment to Varna. He describes the training and organisation of the forces: "Since I wrote, the Light Division of the Army, about 7000 men under Gen. Sir. Geo. Brown, have gone up to Varna whither we expect to follow in time... completing equipment and daily practising field movements, route marching and the same been completed in Minie rifles."Rose notes his command of the Light Companies within the brigade as a mounted officer and reflects on the overall readiness of the British Army: "The 30th are the same and fully clothed and equipped and nothing will I think be left wanting for the efficiency and comfort of the whole force."He describes the review of the army by the Sultan on 1st June: "A more magnificent display of Infantry could not have taken place. Every Regiment was splendid, but were I called upon to award a superiority anywhere I should give it to the Guards tho' in contact with the 2 Highland Corps 93rd and 79th their size and solidity was striking."Rose’s comments on the Sultan’s retinue and the perception of the Turkish forces reflect the sentiments of the British troops: "The Sultan's retinue was poor in the extreme and our soldiers were heard remarking as they marched home, 'Well if them Turks can face the Russians, what will we do with them?'."He concludes with confidence in the British Army’s capabilities: "Indeed my own feeling and conviction is that, judiciously commanded and not exposed to shot and shell, the British force here is invincible."Additional DocumentsPersonal Reminiscence Note: This document commemorates Major Rose following his death at the Battle of Alma, describing him as: "A chivalrous soldier as gentle as he was brave."Black-Edged Mourning Note: This provides further historical details of Rose’s life and service, stating: "Major Rose entered the Army in 1826 and was in active service in India and China. By the gentleness of his manners joined to a zealous discharge of the duties of his profession, he secured the confidence of his superiors, the respect and friendship of his brother officers, and the devoted affection of his men." It also references his status as the head of the ancient family of Kilvarock, whose tenantry erected a memorial in his honour as a testament to his qualities as a landlord. Footnote:Major John Baillie Rose, 55th Regiment, was 'slain in the battle of the Alma'. He received a severe wound about three o'clock in the afternoon and was carried to the rear. Surgeon Blake found that a bullet had penetrated his chest. Kilravock was fully aware of his danger, and awakening after a short sleep, he desired the Surgeon to send word home that the last name on his lips was that of his dear wife. Major Rose died on September 20, 1854, and the regiment lamented him. He was interred side by side with Captain Shaw, another officer of the regiment, who fell the same day. Of Kilravoch Castle, Nairnshire. [Gentleman's Magazine Nov. 1854, p.533] He was the second son of the late Hugh Rose, Esq., and Katherine, daughter of Colonel John Baille, of Dunsin, Invernesshire. He was married to Miss Eileen Patison [Illustrated London News 11/11/1854].
A late Second World War German Third Reich Army Officer's Dagger, the 25.5cm plated magnetic blade etched with maker's mark 'RICH. ABR. HERDER, SOLINGEN', the hilt with zinc crossguard and pommel and a wrythen fluted orange bakelite grip, housed in silver plated pebbled scabbard, the dagger complete with silver portepee, overall length 37cm (some corrosion to zinc)
Military hand and pocket books, including R.A.F, Army and NavyField Service Pocket Book 1926 (corrected up to August 1925); with a War Establishments leaflet, City of Edinburgh (Fortress) Royal Engineers, 28 York Place, Edinburgh ink stamps, including several fold-out coloured plates clipped down board coversGunnery Drill Book (Book II) 1913, again with several platesR.A.F Pocket Book 1937, reprinted in India July 1942 by N.W.R. Printing Press, Moghalpura, named to F/Lt J.W. Lowcock 142 Repair and Salvage Unit (F.R.D)Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships (D.E.M.S) Pocket Book stamped Maritime R.A.F 1942Handbook for the 13-Pr Q.F. Mark V. Gun on Mark 1 Mounting, 1916, inscribed to H.M Transport, F.M Phillips, Gunlayer, with red ink stamp for Naval Officer in Charge of Defensive Armaments, 10th May 1917, 53 Bothwell StreetHandbook for the 18-PR Q.F Gun, Landservice, 1913, reprinted with amendments 1914 (poor condition with loose bindings, tatty cover and dog-eared pages), stamped for 5 'B' Reserve Brigade R.F.ABritish Transport Commission Instruction in regard to Acceptance and Conveyance by Rail of Armoured Fighting Vechicles, revised edition cancelling April 1944 Booklet, March 1957Artillery Training Vol. II, Gunnery, 1934Textbook of Ballistics and Gunnery, Part 1, 1938 (9)
A group of single campaign medals, comprising four General Service 1918-1962, one with erased naming, the others to "3448 SI. MOHAMED AMIN B. HASSAN F. OF M. POL"; "5540 S.C AKBAR S'PORE POL" and "MYA/18016281 BDR. AKBAR B. HASAN R.A."; an Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct medal [5732089 L-HAV. TEK BAHADUR GURUNG, 8. G.R.] and Victorian Army Long Service and Good Conduct medal with erased naming (6)
CRIMEAN WAR. Cornwallis, Major Fiennes. Letters written from the Crimea, to Several Members of His family, by the late Major Fiennes Cornwallis. Privately printed, 1868. Thin 8vo, iv + 122p. Some light browning, original gilt letter cloth, rebacked with much of original spine laid down. Inscribed in pencil to front free endpaper '? Theobald given by Mrs Wykeham Martin May 1869'.Major Fiennes Cornwallis, born Fiennes Wykeham-Martin (1831-1867). British Army officer and related to the Cornwallis family. Served in the Crimean War with the 4th Light Dragoons and participated in the Charge of the Light Brigade, becoming aide-de-camp to Lord George Paget in the Crimea. Retired from the Army on 5th May 1863 with the rank of Major and died a few years later on 24th April 1867 in a hunting accident.
An original Second World War German Luftwaffe identification poster, showing the various uniforms, accoutrements, awards and insignia for enlisted men and officers, including ranks, trades and sports kit, with paper to the upper left-hand corner, worn, but seemingly including details for 'Dispatched On [Date/Details], 'Department' [unclear], and Paris marks, framed, 74cm x 102cm high overall (creased and folded with some dog-earing to edges)Sold together with a curious letter stating 'this was given to Geraint Lloyd of Crouch End, London, by ex Luftwaffe Officers to keep his knowledge quiet when he uncovered mass fraud in 1946, while serving in British Army Intelligence 1945-59. He had been shot down flying over Germany in 1941, but escaped to Spain, re-joining the RAF. Then again his aircraft shot down over Munich in 1943, taken prisoner with two other survivors' etc
CRIMEAN WAR. Lieutenant James Hornby Buller, 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment. Autograph letter signed, to his father. October 21st 1854, the Heights above Sebastopol. This letter is written shortly before Buller was listed as severely wounded whilst on duty in the trenches before Sebastopol on 24th October 1854 and again while being carried back to the camp. Four sides, 18cm x 11cm, with external envelope. Excerpts include:21st October, Heights above Sebastopol "On the 22nd of September we disembarked from the Mauritius—but as I told you, were embarked again the same evening. On the 23rd we disembarked at the Katchka River & marched 4 miles & joined our division which is the 4th commanded by Sir Geo. Cathcart. On the 24th we went to Balbec. The Russian Army or rather part passed within two miles on the night of the 23rd retreating, but they did not attack us or we might have suffered.""On the 26th we had a long hot march without water as the Russians had cut it off and the men suffered awfully. On the 27th we marched to the Heights above Sebastopol and found we were the only division arrived. Up to the present time we have been waiting here, the Russians occasionally amusing themselves by throwing a shot in amongst us, which so far has not touched one of us, altho' a few yards more or less would...""We have lost as yet but few men, all from Cholera which the experience of the cold renders more fatal. We get a little biscuit, salt pork, a wine glass of Rum, a little coffee & sugar for the Day, but nothing more we can get. £5 has been offered for a Bottle of Brandy.""It was first exciting, hearing the shot whistling by right & left of you, but now unless very near it passes unheeded. The cause of our delay is that the Siege Train has not arrived & if we were to begin without it, no one can say the amount of lives that would be lost. For every night the Russians are putting up fresh Batteries & putting their ships' Guns into them." Footnote:James Hornby Buller (1831-1895) retired on half-pay with the rank of Captain on 10th November 1856. He later became a Lieutenant-Colonel by purchase on 28th May 1870. His first wife, Catherine Anne Buller, died on 9th December 1874 and was the daughter of Sir William Williams Bart. of Tregullon, Cornwall. She bore James a son and four daughters. In 1877, he took as a second wife Emily Augusta, daughter of Major Henry Dashwood; R.H.A. Buller was granted the honourary rank of Colonel on 28th September 1877 and became a member of H.M Bodyguard. He died in 1895, and the following year his estate at Down Hall.
PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY - Youth and Support Organisations, Second World War. Approximately thirty-six black and white photographs relating to the YMCA, NAAFI and Salvation Army, circa 1939-45, various publishers including 'Issued on behalf of National Y.M.C.A' with passed by censor markings, largest 24cm x 18cm Subjects include:Mobile canteens and tea cars, including practicing being under attack and serving British and African troops in the West African jungleWelfare Centre ('Noak's Ark') in BaghadYMCA Hostels and ClubsMobile churchDiana Wynard, Ivor Novello and Margaret Rutherford (stars of a show put on in for Allied units in France)and others (36)
A COLLECTION OF WWII MEDALS AND LATER ASSORTED MILITARIA, the medals include a defence medal two 1939-45 medals, a 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star and a Birmingham Peace medal, the other items include a Royal Corps of Signals Sweetheart brooch, modern cloth insignia, various buttons and a novelty letter opener in the form of a dagger, and two British Legion badges, a hardbound book title 'With the Flag to Pretoria' which is distressed, various soldiers paybooks with a connection of photographs, two framed photographs of men in uniform, and two Eighth Army and souvenier decorative cloths
A VARIED AND RARELY SEEN NUMBER OF UNIT PATCHES AND SHOULDER TITLES , to include Royal Marines Commando, Pegasus right facing, New Zealand Special Air Service, Border Regt Airborne, Royal Marines Blazer(bullion) WWII Raiding Support Regiment(Army) and modern SBS circular patch, together with five WWII period Regiment shoulder flashes all in red
A QUANTITY OF BOXED DINKY TOYS MILITARY VEHICLES, Bedford RL 3T Army Wagon, No.621, Bedford QL Army Covered Wagon, No.623, Austin 1T Cargo Truck, No.641, Scout Car, No.673, Armoured Personnel Carrier, No.676, Armoured Command Vehicle, No.677, 5.5 Medium Gun, No.692 and Supermarine Swift Fighter, No.734, all appear complete and in very good condition with only very minor paint loss and wear, all contained in yellow pictorial boxes which range from fairly good to poor with missing or detached flaps and other damage, marking and wear, with similar unboxed Armoured Car, No.670, Austin Champ, No.674, no driver, Armoured Personnel Carrier, No.676 and five seated Dinky Army figures, all in playworn condition with some paint loss, marking and wear
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