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Second World War German photograph album, fabric covered boards, photos of Army, Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine personnel, in training, on parade, on leave, at leisure, fatigues, in barracks, working in the field, etc, 130 photos

First World War trio of Medals, 1914-15 Star (51040 PTE. A. WATSON. R.A.M.C.) and 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal (51040 CPL. A. WATSON. R.A.M.C.), records show Andrew Watson of the Royal Army Medical Corps entered France on 21st February 1915 and entitled to the 1914-15 Star, BWM, and Victory Medal

Selection of Military Headdress including, Royal Army Ordnance Corps officers cap by Moss Bros.Covent Garden, RAF officers side cap, Indian army Kullah dated 1944, Austro-Hungarian (?) Shako, reproduction British WW1 Trench Cap, reproduction German M43 cap, (qty)

Second World War German photograph album, fabric covered boards, photos of Army, Luftwaffe and RAD personnel, in training, on parade, on leave, at leisure, fatigues, in barracks, working in the field, etc, 116 photos

First World War U.S. 1917 Remington bayonet, marked on one side of the ricasso with the makers mark and on the other with U.S. Army Ordnance marks, held in leather scabbard with steel mounts

German Third Reich army officers dagger, no maker mark to steel blade, leather buffer pad present, trylon grip has been damaged and repaired at some stage, zinc alloy crossguard and pommel, held in steel pebbled scabbard with two suspension rings

First World War casualty medal, 1914-15 Star (M2-049921 PTE. W. WATSON. A.S.C.), records show William Watson, born Forfar  of  the Army Service Corps (MT) entered France on 23rd March 1915 and entitled to the 1914-15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal, issued Silver War Badge number 437341, together with another casualty 1914-15 Star (3752 PTE. (A. CPL.) A. WATSON. SEA. HIGHS.), records show Alexander Watson of the Seaforth Highlanders enlisted on 25th May 1915, entered France on 10th November 1915 and entitled to the 1914-15 Star BWM, and Victory Medal, issued Silver War Badge number 313278 , also served in the same regiment with the numbers 6738 and 242352, discharged 1st November 1918, and 1914-15 Star (S-8297 PTE. F. WATSON. RIF. BRIG.), records show Frederick Watson of the Rifle Brigade entered France on 15th June 1915 and entitled to the 1914-15 Star, BWM, and Victory Medal, (3)

Collection of ephemera to Henry James Turner who served in the 7th Battalion the Rifle Brigade during the Second World War and then post war in the Territorial Army (RA) and Army Cadet Force, including Soldiers Will Form dated 10.12.1941, Certificate of Instruction for 3rd London Infantry Brigade Bren and Anti Tank Rifle Course dated 11.01.1940, War Department Driving Permit, Soldiers Release Book, Certificate of Service in the Territorial Army dated 11.08.1949, Elizabeth II Officers Commission in the Territorial Army (for Cadet force) dated 04.01.1957, Certificate of Appreciation for 11 years service in the City of London Army Cadet Force dated 17.06.1964 and signed by the Lord Mayor, photos, etc, (qty)

Collection of 70 postcard photographs of British and Commonwealth service men and women at the time of the First World War and 1920s, many clearly showing unit insignia including, Royal Navy, Womens Royal Naval Service, Scots Guards, Devonshire Regiment, Suffolk Regiment, Essex Regiment, Womens Army Auxiliary Corps, Royal Artillery, Cameron Highlanders, (qty)

1914-1918 British War Medal, incorrect ribbon, (50022 PTE. T.F. COOPER. W. YORK. R.), together with a Second World War grouping, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with clasp '1st Army', 1939-1945 British War Medal, medal issue slip (Italy Star appears to be missing) in original box of issue addressed to 'Mr W. Venes, 38, Powell House, Lower Clapton Rd, London E.5', Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents drivers awards with box marked 'W.A. Venes', and a pair of cased War Office Radium Prismoid binoculars, records show Thomas Cooper of the West Yorkshire Regiment entitled to the BWM and Victory Medal, he also served with the York and Lancaster Regiment with the number 32355, (qty)

A large collection of radio valves. Mostly all in original boxes, Mallard, National Union, US army, RCA, Lorenz etc. (Q)Please see additional photographs, highlighting the two layers of contents in the larger box.

STATUS QUO. Twenty-seven 12" vinyl albums and singles. 'Status Quo,' 9102 001, De Luxe edition, lyric sheet, light scratches to vg disc, 1974; 'In The Army Now,' VERH 36, vg, 1986; 'Down the Dustpipe,' GH 604, g to vg, 1975; 'Hello,' 6360 098, vg disc, 1973; 'Back to Back,' VERH 10, vg, 1982; 'Status Quo,' HMA 260, vg disc, 1978; '1982,' 6302 189, inner sleave, vg, 1982; 'Live!' 6641 580, double disc, gatefold, vg, 1976; with 19 others. (27)

A group of approximately 200 Second World War Period photographs from the liberation of Greece, including photo of Sir Winston Churchill, in original box labelled Official Army Photographs for the Parachute BrigadeAll photos in good condition. Please be aware the lot contains very graphic images of war.

Eric Henri Kennington R.A. (British, 1888-1960)Portrait of a Girl signed and dated 'E H Kennington. 15.' (lower left)pencil on paper17 x 14.5cm (6 11/16 x 5 11/16in).Footnotes:The present lot is thought to have been executed after Kennington was discharged from the Army in mid-June 1915. When not sketching soldiers, the Artist liked to draw children, as they were more difficult sitters, and he was interested in the way that a child's personality has not yet become set. A few years later, Kennington would produce another series of child portraits between 1919 and 1921, which were a reaction to the war.We are grateful to Dr Jonathan Black for his assistance in cataloguing this lot.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

MAJOR-GENERAL FREDERICK STAFFORD HEWETT (1826-1880)ORIENTAL HOTEL CEYLONtitled and dated Room No 8 / Oriental Hotel / Galle: Ceylon / Mar 3 60 lower rightwatercolourimage: 19.5 x 12.5cm; 7 ¾ x 5inframed: 36 x 28.5cm; 14 x 11 1/4inStafford Hewett, a Major-General in the British Army in India serving in the Bombay Presidency, was an inveterate chronicler of local Indian life and culture on his travels throughout the continent. His plentiful sketches and watercolours combine a delightful humour with a pleasing lightness of touch and show a particular sensitivity towards the natural world. His subject matter ranged from extraordinarily precise topographical accuracy, consistent with recording military positions, to the purely imaginary and fantastic which offer a rye commentary on life around him. The present work together with the previous lot capture with delightful delicacey views from his hotel window whilst staying in Bombay and Ceylon.

Sir William Strang, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., M.B.E. (1893-1978) and Field-Marshall Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC, DL (1887-1976).A signed photograph of Field-Marshal Montgomery, inscribed "To: Sir William Strang, with all good wishes. B.L. Montgomery Field-Marshall. Berlin 18-12-45".After the First World War, in which he fought as an Officer in the Worcestershire Regiment, in 1919, he joined the Diplomatic Service and served at the British embassy in Belgrade from 1919 to 1922, at the Foreign Office from 1922 to 1930 and at the embassy in Moscow from 1930 to 1933. During his time in Moscow he played an important role in the Metro-Vickers engineers trial, in which six British engineers were accused of spying. He returned to the Foreign Office in 1933, and held office as head of the League of Nations section until 1937 and of the Central Department from 1937 to 1939.During the 1930s he was an adviser to the government at the major international meetings, and met Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin. He was a tacit opponent of appeasement, but always stayed loyal to the government. Strang was present at the major conferences between the Allied leaders during the Second World War. In 1943 Strang was appointed the British representative on the European Advisory Commission, with the rank of ambassador. The commission was established by the Allies to study the possible post-war political problems in Europe and make recommendation but was dissolved at the Potsdam Conference. In June 1945, Strang became political adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of British forces in Germany, Bernard Montgomery.Strang again returned to the Foreign Office in 1947 and served as Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the German section from 1947 to 1949 and as Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from 1949 to 1953. The six years Strang served as Permanent Under-Secretary of State saw the gradual recovery of Europe through the Marshall Plan, the establishment of the Western European Union and NATO and the breaking of the Berlin blockade. He retired from the Foreign Office in December 1953 due to ill health, following an incident where he fainted during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.While serving as an army captain, Strang was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1918. He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1932, a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 1939, a KCMG in 1943, a GCMG in 1950 and a KCB in 1953. In 1954, he was raised to the peerage as Baron Strang, of Stonesfield in the County of Oxford. He later served as a Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords and as Convenor of the Crossbench Peers.

Macaulay (Thomas Babington) The History of England, 5 Vols, 8vo, full-calf, bearing the armorial crest of Harrow School, 1849-1861; bearing the bookplate of Cecil Thelips Goodden.NBC.P. Goodden (1879-1969) was an English cricketer, writer and British Army and Royal Marines Officer. He was educated at Harrow School, where he received this set of books as a prize for Latin.

Sir William Strang, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., M.B.E. (1893-1978) with Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965) letter.The Most Honourable Order of the Bath Knight Grand Cross (Civil) GCB, awarded to Sir William Strang, comprising: silver gilt neck/collar badge and star, in original fitted case with ribbons, by Garrard & Co Ltd, with instruction card; together with a photograph of Strang in full regalia, signed Bassano; and a letter on 10 Downing Street headed paper, hand signed by Winston S. Churchill, dated May 13, 1953, reading:"My dear Strang, I hope you will allow me to submit your name to The Queen in the forthcoming Coronation Hourours List for appointment as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath in recognition of your long and distinguished services, Yours sincerely".After the First World War, in which he fought as an Officer in the Worcestershire Regiment, in 1919, he joined the Diplomatic Service and served at the British embassy in Belgrade from 1919 to 1922, at the Foreign Office from 1922 to 1930 and at the embassy in Moscow from 1930 to 1933. During his time in Moscow, he played an important role in the Metro-Vickers Engineers trial, in which six British engineers were accused of spying. He returned to the Foreign Office in 1933 and held office as head of the League of Nations section until 1937 and of the Central Department from 1937 to 1939.During the 1930s he was an adviser to the government at the major international meetings, and met Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin. He was a tacit opponent of appeasement, but always stayed loyal to the government. Strang was present at the major conferences between the Allied leaders during the Second World War. In 1943 Strang was appointed the British representative on the European Advisory Commission, with the rank of ambassador. The commission was established by the Allies to study the possible post-war political problems in Europe and make recommendation but was dissolved at the Potsdam Conference. In June 1945, Strang became political adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of British forces in Germany, Bernard Montgomery.Strang again returned to the Foreign Office in 1947 and served as Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the German section from 1947 to 1949 and as Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from 1949 to 1953. The six years Strang served as Permanent Under-Secretary of State saw the gradual recovery of Europe through the Marshall Plan, the establishment of the Western European Union and NATO and the breaking of the Berlin blockade. He retired from the Foreign Office in December 1953 due to ill health, following an incident where he fainted during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.While serving as an army captain, Strang was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1918. He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1932, a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 1939, a KCMG in 1943, a GCMG in 1950 and a KCB in 1953. In 1954, he was raised to the peerage as Baron Strang, of Stonesfield in the County of Oxford. He later served as a Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords and as Convenor of the Crossbench Peers.

A signed photograph of Prince Albert, Later King George VI (1895-1952), signed and dated June 1922, three quarter length wearing military uniform, in green leather frame with embossed gilt crest, 17x26cms, given to Sir William Strang, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., M.B.E. (1893-1978).After the First World War, in which he fought as an Officer in the Worcestershire Regiment, in 1919, he joined the Diplomatic Service and served at the British embassy in Belgrade from 1919 to 1922, at the Foreign Office from 1922 to 1930 and at the embassy in Moscow from 1930 to 1933. During his time in Moscow he played an important role in the Metro-Vickers engineers trial, in which six British engineers were accused of spying. He returned to the Foreign Office in 1933, and held office as head of the League of Nations section until 1937 and of the Central Department from 1937 to 1939.During the 1930s he was an adviser to the government at the major international meetings, and met Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin. He was a tacit opponent of appeasement, but always stayed loyal to the government. Strang was present at the major conferences between the Allied leaders during the Second World War. In 1943 Strang was appointed the British representative on the European Advisory Commission, with the rank of ambassador. The commission was established by the Allies to study the possible post-war political problems in Europe and make recommendation but was dissolved at the Potsdam Conference. In June 1945, Strang became political adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of British forces in Germany, Bernard Montgomery.Strang again returned to the Foreign Office in 1947 and served as Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the German section from 1947 to 1949 and as Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from 1949 to 1953. The six years Strang served as Permanent Under-Secretary of State saw the gradual recovery of Europe through the Marshall Plan, the establishment of the Western European Union and NATO and the breaking of the Berlin blockade. He retired from the Foreign Office in December 1953 due to ill health, following an incident where he fainted during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.While serving as an army captain, Strang was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1918. He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1932, a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 1939, a KCMG in 1943, a GCMG in 1950 and a KCB in 1953. In 1954, he was raised to the peerage as Baron Strang, of Stonesfield in the County of Oxford. He later served as a Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords and as Convenor of the Crossbench Peers.

Sir William Strang, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., M.B.E. (1893-1978) and Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965) letter.A typed letter from Winston S. Churchill to Sir William Strang, on 10 Downing Street letterheaded paper, dated November 24, 1953, inscribed:"My dear Strang, I have it in mind on the occasion of the forthcoming list of New Year Honours to submit your name to The Queen with a recommendation that Her Majesty may be graciously pleased to approve that the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom be conferred upon you. I should be glad to know if this would be agreeable to you, andn I will take o steps until I have your reply. Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill"After the First World War, in which he fought as an Officer in the Worcestershire Regiment, in 1919, he joined the Diplomatic Service and served at the British embassy in Belgrade from 1919 to 1922, at the Foreign Office from 1922 to 1930 and at the embassy in Moscow from 1930 to 1933. During his time in Moscow he played an important role in the Metro-Vickers engineers trial, in which six British engineers were accused of spying. He returned to the Foreign Office in 1933, and held office as head of the League of Nations section until 1937 and of the Central Department from 1937 to 1939.During the 1930s he was an adviser to the government at the major international meetings, and met Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin. He was a tacit opponent of appeasement, but always stayed loyal to the government. Strang was present at the major conferences between the Allied leaders during the Second World War. In 1943 Strang was appointed the British representative on the European Advisory Commission, with the rank of ambassador. The commission was established by the Allies to study the possible post-war political problems in Europe and make recommendation but was dissolved at the Potsdam Conference. In June 1945, Strang became political adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of British forces in Germany, Bernard Montgomery.Strang again returned to the Foreign Office in 1947 and served as Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the German section from 1947 to 1949 and as Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from 1949 to 1953. The six years Strang served as Permanent Under-Secretary of State saw the gradual recovery of Europe through the Marshall Plan, the establishment of the Western European Union and NATO and the breaking of the Berlin blockade. He retired from the Foreign Office in December 1953 due to ill health, following an incident where he fainted during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.While serving as an army captain, Strang was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1918. He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1932, a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 1939, a KCMG in 1943, a GCMG in 1950 and a KCB in 1953. In 1954, he was raised to the peerage as Baron Strang, of Stonesfield in the County of Oxford. He later served as a Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords and as Convenor of the Crossbench Peers.

Sir William Strang, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., M.B.E. (1893-1978) and Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, KG, MC, PC (1897-1977).The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Knight Grand Cross (Civil) GCMG, comprising silver gilt and enamel badge of the Grand Cross and silver, silver gilt and enamel breast badge, by Garrard & Co Ltd, cased with sash ribbon and neck ribbons; together with a letter dated 25th May 1932 from John Simon of the Foreign Office informing Strang of his appointment of Companion of the Order; and a letter from Anthony Eden as Foreign Secretary dated 21st November 1943, informing Strang of his appointment to Knight Commander; Strang received the Class of Knight Grand Cross in 1950.After the First World War, in which he fought as an Officer in the Worcestershire Regiment, in 1919, he joined the Diplomatic Service and served at the British embassy in Belgrade from 1919 to 1922, at the Foreign Office from 1922 to 1930 and at the embassy in Moscow from 1930 to 1933. During his time in Moscow he played an important role in the Metro-Vickers engineers trial, in which six British engineers were accused of spying. He returned to the Foreign Office in 1933, and held office as head of the League of Nations section until 1937 and of the Central Department from 1937 to 1939.During the 1930s he was an adviser to the government at the major international meetings, and met Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin. He was a tacit opponent of appeasement, but always stayed loyal to the government. Strang was present at the major conferences between the Allied leaders during the Second World War. In 1943 Strang was appointed the British representative on the European Advisory Commission, with the rank of ambassador. The commission was established by the Allies to study the possible post-war political problems in Europe and make recommendation but was dissolved at the Potsdam Conference. In June 1945, Strang became political adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of British forces in Germany, Bernard Montgomery.Strang again returned to the Foreign Office in 1947 and served as Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the German section from 1947 to 1949 and as Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from 1949 to 1953. The six years Strang served as Permanent Under-Secretary of State saw the gradual recovery of Europe through the Marshall Plan, the establishment of the Western European Union and NATO and the breaking of the Berlin blockade. He retired from the Foreign Office in December 1953 due to ill health, following an incident where he fainted during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.While serving as an army captain, Strang was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1918. He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1932, a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 1939, a KCMG in 1943, a GCMG in 1950 and a KCB in 1953. In 1954, he was raised to the peerage as Baron Strang, of Stonesfield in the County of Oxford. He later served as a Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords and as Convenor of the Crossbench Peers.

S.W. Reynolds after J.P. Knight, 'The Army and Navy', a hand coloured engraving with facsimile signatures of Wellington and Nelson, 26.5" x 18.5", (67.5x47cm).

A First World War Army Meritorious Service Group of Four Medals, awarded to M2-032754 PTE.A.(Arnold) PICKLES, A.S.C., comprising Army Meritorious Service Medal (R.A.S.C.), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal,Victory Medal, swing mounted, and Defence Medal in box of issue, together with two sets of miniatures, a hand written diary "My Recollections of Three Years as a Prisoner of War in Germany", a scrap book filled with letters, photographs, newspaper cuttings etc, and a quantity of ephemera and unpublished stories, including "The Spirit of the Hardwicks", newspapers etc.; a Nickel Plated "The Alma Belt" Clasp, of shaped square form, set with the standing figure of Britannia and a lion, the upper corners stamped with the Union Jack and the French National Flag with a star and crescent between, the lower corners stamped with field guns, the reverse embossed BATTLE OF THE ALMA/SEPT.20 1854/THE ALMA BELTFootnote:- Arnold Pickles was born in the village of Heaton, near Bradford at the end of the 19th Century. He enlisted in the Army in January 1915 and was sent to France, then Belgium, with the Army Service Corps attached to the 3rd Canadian Field Ambulance, driving Red Cross ambulances. On the night of the 24th April 1915, Arnold was sent with another ambulance to collect some casualties from a remote dressing station in St. Julien near Ypres and unfortunately drove into enemy territory where they were fired upon. His colleagues were killed, and he was captured. He was sent to a German Prisoner of War camp where he remained until the end of the war. Whilst in the camp he was seconded to work in the operating theatre assisting a German surgeon- Dr. W. Seuling. A handwritten letter from Dr Seuling is clipped into the above scrap book.After the war Arnold returned to life in his home village of Heaton where he worked as a car mechanic and eventually established his own company of Rossfield Motors, Heaton Road, Heaton, Bradford.At the outbreak of the Second World War he joined the Home Guard, Northern Command and served under the honourary rank of 2nd Lieutenant.He died just before his 97th birthday.

A Deactivated First World War Webley Mark VI .455 Six Shot Service Revolver, numbered 174620, with blued finish, the left side of the frame stamped WEBLEY MARK VI PATENTS 1915, with broad arrow and chequered hard rubber grip scales, with a leather holster stamped ARMY & NAVY 1917, together with a deactivation certificate dated 01/02/2023The trigger works and rotates the cylinder. The hammer only moves slightly.

A Quantity of Military Related Books, including the History of the British Army by Hon. J W Fortesque, volumes 1-13 (4 in two parts), plus six volumes of maps, The Mediterranean and Middle East by I.S.O.Playfair, volumes 1 to 4 and volumes 1 to 3 with dust jackets, Flying Colours, The Epic Story of Douglas Bader by Laddie Lucas, signed by Bader and the author and dated 2/12/81, various military training publications, in ten boxes

A First World War Trio, awarded to SE.9053 PTE.A.F.RAWLINGS, A.V.C., comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, together with medal ribbon bar, an Army Veterinary Corps cap badge, brass shoulder title and two portrait postcards; a First World War Pair, awarded to 48204 PTE.S.RAWLINGS, R.FUS., comprising British War Medal and Victory Medal, with photocopies of Medal Index Card and portrait postcardProvenance:- From the Estate of Stephen Hamilton Rawlings, Scarborough.

A Starr 1858 Double Action .44 Calibre Six Shot Percussion Army Revolver, with blued finished, 15cm round barrel set with hinged rammer below, the left side of the frame marked STARR ARMS CO. NEW.YORK, the right side marked STARRS PATENT JAN.15. 1856, the cylinder numbered 18141, the walnut grip with inspector's stamps to each side, 30cmAction works. Minor wear to bluing, particularly on the cylinder. The right grip with an indented C shape bruise.

A Small Quantity of Militaria Relating to 4042000 L.A.C. Frederick Hustwitt R.A.F. and Royal Army Medical Corps, including an RAF visor cap, an RAF blue jacket with Air Gunner brevet, two pairs of trousers, an RAF side cap, an RAF beret, an RAF greatcoat, an Army No.2 service dress peaked cap and greatcoat, a pair of nylon lined green cotton twill overalls with brass zips, a Warden's Brodie helmet, a South African slouch hat, black wool blazer and tie, a water canteen, a third pattern Fighting knife and scabbard, two machetes in scabbards, two other knives, a miniature General Service Medal with Palestine clasp, a Suez Medal and miniature in case of issue, a silver ARP badge, a photograph album showing snapshots and postcards of his time in service in North Africa and Palestine.

A British Army Hospital Corps Hanger, the 60cm broad slightly curved single edge steel blade with a narrow fuller to the back edge, the brass stirrup hilt with a single curved side guard, down-scroll quillon and ribbed iron grip, lacks scabbard, 72cmDeep pitting to hilt and blade with a chip to the tip.

A Quantity of Militaria, including a post-1953 No.2 Service dress uniform to a Sergeant, Royal Engineers, comprising tunic, trousers, shirt and tie, a post-1953 No.1 Dress visor cap and pair of shoes to the Royal Engineers, an M1 style combat helmet, a gas mask in webbing bag, a pair of webbing goggles with filtered lenses, a Third Pattern fighting knife and scabbard, a British SA80 knife bayonet in a glazed display case, a pair of field glasses, two framed photographs, a framed Warrant dated 4th September 2000 appointing Paul Anthony McCann REME as Warrant Officer, a Soviet Russian army officer's visor cap dated 1981, a side cap and various badges.

A Second World War Brodie Combat Helmet, with webbing chin strap, the liner dated 1942; a British Army Mk.IV Combat Helmet, with camouflage netting, the Lift-the-Dot liner dated 1971; also, a Hungarian gas mask in canvas bag, a water canteen, a Beritex Radiosonde Balloon in original box, two watercolour retirement posters - "House of Gloom" No.5 Bomb Disposal Coy. R.E. and "The Pied PIper", each signed by colleagues, unframed and contained in a Drill fuse canister

A Quantity of Military Reference Books, some of interest to medal collectors, including nine British Army Lists dating from 1815 to 1973, Prussian Army Lists dating from 1875 to 1913 with German text, the Military General Service Roll 1793-1814, the Waterloo Roll Call, Britannia's Calendar of Heroes, Honours and Awards Army, Navy and Air Force 1914-1920, also works on the First World War, four bound volumes of Punch 1915-1918, volumes 1 - 4 of The War At Sea 1939-1945 by Captain S W Roskill etc, in five boxes

An Early 20th Century Bowie Type Knife by Army & Navy, the 17cm steel blade with false edge to the tip, the ricasso stamped with maker's name, with blued steel flat S scroll crossguard, chequered wood grip scales, in an associated leather scabbard, 34cm; a Combat Knife, with 15.5cm clip-point steel blade with a narrow fuller to the back edge, white metal elliptical crossguard and pommel, with brown plastic grip scales and scabbard with leather frog, 32cm (2)

A Colt Model 1860 Army Six Shot Single Action Percussion Revolver, circa 1862, in .44 calibre, the 20cm round steel barrel stamped in single line - ADDRESS COL.SAM.COLT. NEW-YORK. U.S. AMERICA, the left side of the frame stamped COLT'S PATENT, with under-barrel rammer, brass trigger guard and walnut grip scales, the left stamped with inspector's mark, all metal parts stamped 64140, 34cmAction works smoothly, pitting to the barrel and frame, small chip to left grip scale at the pommel.

A Japanese Army Parade Sabre, the 76cm chromium plated single edge steel blade with narrow fuller to the back edge and faux hamon, the gilt metal hilt with foliate pierced guard, wire bound brown plastic grip, the back strap cast with a ten petal cherry blossom mon and set with a silver family mon, with chromium plated scabbard, 93.5cm

A First World War Army Recruitment Poster - Coloured Lithographic Portrait of Lord Kitchener, with the quote in yellow on a black field "Men, materials & money are the immediate necessities. ... Does the call of duty find no response in you until reinforced - let us rather say superseded - by the call of compulsion? Enlist Today", published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee and printed by David Allen and Sons Harrow, Middlesex, in a glazed frame, image 50cm by 74cm Two small tears in left margin and lower left corner. Possibly stuck down

A 16th/17th Century Basket Hilt Backsword, with 18th century 101cm plain single edge steel blade, the iron ribbon/basket hilt with plain fruitwood grip and globular pommel with raised nut, 116cm (af); the Battle of Culloden, "a Plan of the Field of Battle, and the Adjacent Country with the Order of his Majesties Army under the Command of His Royal Highness William Duke of Cumberland, Captain General of his Maj.ts' Forees &c.&c. As drawn up 6th April 1746 at the Engagem.tn.t. the Rebels near Cullodon house as also A Plan of the Rebel Army with their Commanders distinguishing each Clan with their Numbers brought into the Field", possibly a book plate, 50cm by 39cm (2)Sword with damage to the hilt, the later blade with nicks and possible reshaping of the blade edge, split to grip. Probably English

A First World War Trio, awarded to 11917 PTE.E.RENALS, YORK:R., comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal; a Second World War Group of Four Medals, awarded to 1372123 LAC John Wallin, 600 Squadron (City of London), R.A.F., comprising 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with clasp NORTH AFRICA 1942-43,Italy Star and War Medal, with Air Council medal slip, in cardboard postage box of issue, with medal ribbon bar, together with a 600 Squadron enamelled lapel badge, a 5th Army medal commemorating the Entrance of the Allied Armies in Naples 1st October 1943, his Service and Release Book, related ephemera including an invitation to a farewell party at the Grapevine Club 7th August 1945, various theatre programmes and newspapers, and a Church Lads Brigade bronze medal with service clasps for 1925 and 1926

A Colt Model 1860 Army Six Shot Single Action Percussion Revolver, in .44 calibre, the 20cm round steel barrel and cylinder overcleaned and now lacking any engraving or maker's marks, with under-barrel rammer, brass trigger guard and walnut grip scales, all metal parts stamped 12042, 34cm, in an associated mahogany case, the green baize lined interior fitted with accessories including a copper powder flask, bullet mould, oil flask, nipple key, cap tins etc.Action does not work smoothly. Metalwork with completely cleaned off surface which has erased any markings there may have been. The numbering may be later.

A German Army Second World War Chrome Plated Wristwatch, signed Silvana, 1940's, (calibre 1575) manual wound lever movement, black coloured dial with luminous Arabic numerals and signed Silvana Wasserdicht, gilt painted outer minute track, seconds dial, case with screw back stamped Stahl Boden Wasserdicht and military marks DH and numbered 321930 33mm wideCase with chrome plating rubbed throughout, case with scratches, crown is rubbed, later strap and buckle, plexi glass with scratches, original dial finish with staining marks and small scratches, dial Arabic luminous numerals are all discoloured, luminous numerals very slightly lacking in parts, possibly later hands, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order.

A British Army Stainless Steel Calendar Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed CWC, issued 2012, quartz movement, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, date aperture, L within a circle for (Super Luminova) luminous, case with fixed bars between the lugs, snap-on back with broad arrow and military marks 6B/6645-99 6052627 3542/12 36mm wide Case with scratches and minor dents in parts, plexi glass with scratches and small chips in parts, strap is missing, dial is clean, hand setting correctly, date changing correctly, movement has not been tested with a new battery, movement not working.

A First World War Prismatic Pocket Compass, with blackened brass case, the base stamped THE SOLTIMA INST.CO., 1918, No 8784, BARKERS and various patent dates, with broad arrow, in stitched leather case; an Air Ministry Astro Compass Mk.II, in fitted grey painted wood box with an instruction booklet; the Royal Army Education Corps, post-1953:- a no.2 dress service cap, a black beret, two cap badges, a collar badge, an embroidered shoulder title, various staybrite uniform and dress buttons, a quantity of exam papers and related booklets; also, a small quantiy of rank pips and crowns, insignia and unissued RAOC Rifle Association sports badges, a glass carafe, a Dinky diecast Messerschmitt etc.

An Army & Navy leather bound artist box containing black lead, various clothes pegs, scribes etc. Width 21 cm.

A Gold Flake cigarette tin, containing army and scout badges and an Acme boy scouts whistle.

Plan der Königl: Preussischen Armee, a chart depicting the uniforms of 232 commanding officers, half-length, of the Royal Prussian Army during the mid 18th century, with various victories displayed along the topbodycolour and ink on paper63 x 52cm89 x 67cm framed

CWC Quartz British Army stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, black dial with Arabic numerals, minute track with dot and baton markers, circled 'T' for Tritium and centre seconds, case with fixed bars and Military issue markings '^ W10/6645-99 54153xx C12xx', grey NATO style strap, 37mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - good.Glass - surface scratches present.Hands - good.Case - generally good, some light surface marks.Crown - adjusting correctly.Strap - good.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

A collection of base metal Napoleonic War medals, comprising; Death of Sir John Moore 1809, Wellington Liberator of Spain & Portugal, Wellington Battle of the Pyrenees 1813, Repose of Hercules 1814, Lord Beresford Battle Albuhera 1811, British Army in Netherlands 1815, Marquis of Anglesey Charge at Waterloo, Wellington at Waterloo, Peace of Paris 1814 x2 and Von Blucher 1814 (11)Please refer to additional images

An assorted collection of Roman, British and Foreign silver, cupro-nickel, copper and bronze coinage, to include; fourteen silver/bronze Roman coins, a Henry VI silver groat- annulet issue 1422-30, two Edward I long cross pennies etc, together with army badges, buttons tokens (a lot)

A box containing assorted militaria to include 2 fighting knifes (1 marked William Rodgers made in Sheffield), various canvas pouches, trench art and 4 boxes of large first aid dressings U.S. army etc.

A FAMILY OF C.B. AND WWI MEDALS awarded to Lieutenant Colonel J. C. Chambers ASC, comprising a boxed Order of Bath C.B. Military Medal, a silver Volunteer Officer's Decoration (inscribed to 1901), two boxed Victorian Long Service in the Volunteer Force Medals, a War Medal, a Victory Medal, a 1914-15 Star, and a Coronation Medal, together with miniatures, an 1860 The National Rifle Association medal, a silver riflery medal, two regimental badges and associated paper and written ephemera (qty) (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally good, obvious age to paperwork. One long service medal inscribed: CAPTN J.C.CHAMBERS. 3RD V.B. (P.W.O) W.Y. REGT The other long service medal inscribed: CAPT J.C.CHAMBERS. 1ST V.B. DHM LT INF Silver Volunteer medal inscribed: MAJOR J.C.CHAMBERS 3RD V.B.WEST YORKS. REGT MARCH 5TH 1901 Coronation medal inscribed: LT. VOL. J.C.CHAMBERS ARMY SERVICE CORPS (T) SEPTEMBER 1911 War medal and Victory medal stamped: LT. COL J.C.CHAMBERS. 1914-15 Star stamped: LT. COL. J.C.CHAMBERS. A.S.C.

A GERMAN THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER'S SWORD with 32 1/2" curved blade, brass hilt, with oak leaf motif, eagle langet, knuckle guard and ribbed grip, with steel scabbard, 38 1/2" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Wear to surfaced throughout and minor loss to grip. Also some grip wire missing

A BRITISH ARMY OFFICER'S CROSS BELT FITTINGS, comprising a silver sheathed whistle, triple strand chain and lion head, hallmarked Birmingham 1865, maker Joseph Jennens & Co., 2.54 oz (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally good, no butterfly knots

A British Colonial photo Co photograph of an Army regiment, marked 34-36 Castle Street Salisbury, and a quantity of related peak caps, Army related with cap badges, WWI medals etc, Harold Bemrose, Saxilby related, brown leather collar box etc (a quantity).

A Black Watch Tartan kilt, with sash, scarf, tie, and socks, all in Black Watch Tartan, sizes unknown, and an associated sporran, with Gordon Highlander's Crest, probably late edition and all non Army issue. (a quantity)

A 9ct gold Royal Army Corps enamel decorated stick pin, eight various yellow and white metal stick pins, three hat pins and four silver cocktail sticks with cockerel terminals

WORLD WAR I INTEREST: A brief diary written by George Higgs, a steel specialist tasked with laying railway tracks to the trenches, noting casualty details, the impact of bombing and shelling, and the treatment of prisoners of war, written in pencil, 15.5cm x 9cm, with a British Workman Employed In Allied Countries With The British Army Pass in the name of George Higgs, dated 1919, cancelled and reissued as a souvenir, two letters from his employer London Works (Barlows) Limited, two photos of the steel works, two photos of Mr Higgs and his spaniel "Major", and his birth and death certificates (10)

ARMY BED

Postcards, Sport/Social History, a good sporting and social history mix of approx. 69 cards. Includes RPs of people with bicycles (11), boxers (6, Fred Delaney, Youyou, G Gates, Army & Navy Championships Malta), Ice Palace Colorado Spring (RP), Roller Hockey RP of Douglas Wade (White City) signed, Roy Musgrove Wembley Lions, Tug-o-War, Bowls (5 RPs), Rowing, Croquet (RP), Horse Racing Stadia Epsom, Faversham Institute Gymnastic Team 1907 (RP, 2), J.J Hayes Marathon Winner, Polo at Porlock, American Football glamour published by Tuck Oilette no. 2344 etc (mainly gd)

Postcards, Military, a collection of approx. 62 mainly RPs of military camps, barracks, manoeuvres, parades etc., inc. camps at Cairo Egypt (3), ASC barracks, tuck shop OTC Chatham, Lydd Camp showing large guns, Yaverland Camp 1905, Cliff End Camp I.O.W 1912, Woolwich Barracks, Hamilton Camp, Weedon Barracks, Parkhurst Barracks I.O.W, Tidworth Park, Merioneth Camp, Wells Camp, Kinmel Park (2). Also groups, officers, parades, Indian and British army Bangalore, mounted troops, 9 pounders etc. Nice mix (mainly gd)

Postcards, Military, a good mixed military selection of approx. 62 cards, mostly pre 1920s, inc. set of 6 Tuck published Oilettes 'The Army Service Corps' no. 9167 (vg and o/p), Army recruitment poster advert 'Join the Army', uniforms, Harry Payne (also scraps), and early cards in the British Army series (Tuck). Also early Boer War style (series 20) and O'Beirne illustrated. Regimental badges (G & P) etc. Nice mix (mainly gd)