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19th century French School, oil on board, Half length portrait of an army officer, 37 x 29cm

POSTCARDS, a collection of approximately 130 postcards, specifically France, towns, villages and landmarks collected during WWI by British Army Officer Co. H Dempsey (80), Nautical (20) and childhood including examples of Attwell, comic and sentimental, also five empty postcard/photograph albums

Two boxes of hatsmixture of army, cloth hats all for props and reasonable condition

Ed Vebell (American, 1921 - 2018) "Surrender At Yorktown" Signed lower right. Original Acrylic painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for Epic Events in American History series issued in 1985. In March 1781, Britain's Cornwallis moved into Virginia, where his troops all but captured Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia legislature. Confident of delivering the mortal blow to the American cause, Cornwallis retired to the Yorktown Peninsula with 7,000 troops to await reinforcements from the triumphant British fleet. But things did not work out that way. In the nick of time, French Admiral DeGrasse sailed from the West Indies to Yorktown, where he soundly defeated a British relief expedition, and proceeded to bottle up Cornwallis. Washington, still smarting from the loss of New York City, seized the strategic opportunity. By forced march he reached Chesapeake Bay at Annapolis where DeGrasse's ships, with three thousand reinforcements, ferried him to Yorktown. By the beginning of September, with the arrival of further reinforcements under Lafayette, Washington commanded a vast army of 26,000 men, and moved in for the kill. Days of heavy bombardment shattered the defenses and the morale of the out-numbered British; attacks in which Lafayette and Colonel Hamilton distinguished themselves, taking one redoubt after another. Facing annihilation, Cornwallis surrendered on October 17. Two days later, 7,274 British soldiers marched to the tune of the "World Turned Upside Down," and stacked their arms. Over in London, upon hearing of surrender, King George drafted a letter of abdication, but thought better of it; the Americans turned to building a nation. Image Size: 19.75 x 21 in. Overall Size: 26 x 26.5 in. Unframed. (B06575)

Jim Butcher (American, B. 1944) "British General Surrenders At Saratoga" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Canvas. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 18c Yorktown & Lexington/Concord stamp issues of October 16, 1981. Confident he would prevail where his superiors could not, British General John Burgoyne convinced King George to invade the colonies from Canada along the natural route formed by Lake Champlain and the Hudson River. The three-pronged attack -- including an auxiliary force operating through the Mohawk Valley and other troops following the Hudson from New York City -- held Albany as its focal point. Following an easy victory in the retaking of Fort Ticonderoga, Burgoyne would find little more to cheer about. He had underestimated his enemy and overestimated Loyalist support. A foraging party was smartly whipped in the Battle of Bennington, the Redcoats in the Mohawk Valley were routed at Fort Stanwix, and the reinforcements from New York City failed to materialize. Then Burgoyne's campaign stalled completely when it encountered the superior and firmly entrenched army under General Horatio Gates. Two pitched battles ensued, with Burgoyne suffering terrible losses. After stalling for time in hope that reinforcements would save the day and his chance for glory, the "Gentleman" General finally agreed to surrender terms. News of the Surrender of Saratoga gave great heart to the American cause, bringing France into the war as an open ally -- an event crucial to ultimate victory. Image Size: 16.25 x 16 in. Overall Size: 20 x 20 in. Unframed. (B07279)

Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Rangoon Falls to Japanese Forces" Original Oil painting on Canvas. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Marshall Islands 50c Rangoon Falls to Japanese 1942 stamp issued March 8, 1992. The Japanese high command saw Burma as a possible gateway to India and also intended to close the Burma Road, used to supply Chinese General Chiang Kai-shek's armies. In January of 1942, the Japanese 15th Army moved into Burma from Thailand and by February 23 threatened Rangoon. The poorly supplied ABDA (American, British, Dutch and Australian) forces fought valiantly as long as possible, American General Joseph Stilwell arrived with reinforcements from Kai-shek's 5th and 6th armies, but to no avail. On March 6, Allied forces retreated from Rangoon under the supervision of British General Harold Alexander, initiating a scorched earth policy as they left. Two days later, Japanese troops entered the evacuated city. Size: 19.75 x 18.25 in. Unframed. (B13638)

David K. Stone (American, 1922 - 2001) "German Invasion" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 30? Invasion of Russia 1941 stamp issued June 22, 1991. Ever the master of betrayal, Adolf Hitler turned his troops against the Soviet Union -- a former ally -- on June 22, 1941. With all the swiftness and surprise that had become a German trademark, some three million men poured across the border and cut deeply into the heart of the mighty Red Army. By the day's end, LVI Panzer Corps under General Erich von Manstein had cut one hundred miles into northern Russia while invading armies in other parts of the Soviet Union experienced similar victories. To Hitler and his generals, this first day would be a jubilant one, but the elation was short-lived. As with Napoleon I before him, Hitler's invasion of Russia would be the beginning of the end. Image Size: 19.5 x 23.75 in. Overall Size: 24 x 26.75 in. Unframed. (B12733)

David K. Stone (American, 1922 - 2001) "German Tanks Approaching Moscow" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 29c Siege of Moscow 1941 stamp issued October 2, 1991. Adolf Hitler viewed Operation Barbarossa -- the invasion of Russia launched in June 1940 -- as a tremendous success. Made overconfident and enticed by the impressive early victories, Hitler on October 2, 1941 turned his armies toward Moscow. The Wehrmacht made rapid progress at the start, but in the final days of October, the rains came. Mud mired down the army. Then, when the snow began to fall, the Germans lacking winter uniforms, perished by the thousands. Finally in early November, a salient of Germans broke through to see the spires of the Kremlin rising in the distance, which would be the closest they would come to the city. The Red Army fought harder as the weather grew worse and Hitler's grand plan died in the snow along with his troops. Image Size: 16.25 x 23.75 in. Overall Size: 23.75 x 26.75 in. Unframed. (B12812)

Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "William T. Sherman" Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Signed lower right. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the 32c William T. Sherman Classic Collection Series stamp issued June 29, 1995. William Tecumseh Sherman graduated from West Point in 1840, sixth in a class of 42, and first in demerits. In 1853, he resigned from the "dull, tame life" of the army only to fail over the next few years as a banker and lawyer. He became superintendent of the state military academy in Louisiana, but resigned when Louisiana seceded from the Union. With the outbreak of the Civil War, Sherman accepted a commission in the Union Army as colonel. His first battle experience was at Bull Run, where Union troops were routed, convincing Sherman that he was unfit for independent command. Abraham Lincoln felt differently, promoting him to brigadier general. During the early part of the war, Sherman was often nervous and confused, even called "crazy" by one newspaper. He was soon recognized for his special talent in military tactics, and worked closely on the plans for General Ulysses Grant's campaign. In March 1864, Grant became commander of all Union armies and Sherman was assigned to command in the South. After a long siege, he occupied Atlanta, then marched with 62,000 men on a broad swath through Georgia, ravaging the countryside and leaving the South psychologically devastated. "War is hell" is the statement attributed to him. After the war, when Grant became president, Sherman was named general-in-chief of the army. When an attempt was made to draft him as a presidential candidate in 1884, he responded with characteristic succinctness, "I will not accept if nominated, and will not serve if elected." Image Size: 14 x 12.25 in. Overall Size: 23 x 18 in. Unframed. (B15202)

Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "A-17A Nomad" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 33c A-17A Nomad stamp issued June 1, 1999. The Northrop A-17A Nomad, the most famous U.S. attack plane of the 1930s, was based on the company's successful Gamma and Delta commercial monoplanes. The service life of the Nomad was a relatively short four years, since it was decided to use twin-engine designs on future Army attack aircraft. Image Size: 16.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 20 x 15 in. Unframed. (B14427)

Pair of green canvas and leather Army Putees, stamped NEEED 1951 with broad arrow and numbered 23060225 (2)

A pair of goblets, one etched with a Cock Pheasant, the other with a Bird of Prey, also a pair of Army Cadet Force goblets (4) (h.16cm)

A collection of miscellaneous items, to include British Armed Forces banknotes, Royal Army Ordnance Corps cap badge, American good conduct medal, various loose stamps, newspapers etc

A BILL FOR AN ACT OF PARLIAMENT DATED 1717 CREATING THE FIRST NATIONAL LOTTERY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR AN ARMY TO FIGHT THE FRENCH, the Lottery failed to raise the necessary amount of £724,849.6s.10d and one fifth of a penny per annum and was abandoned.The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Rolled within a clear plastic cover and generally in good order. Raw edges to the paper which has some staining. Totally legible with no loss of text.

A WWI WAR MEDAL to 14612 Pte. N Gordon Army Cyclist Corps. The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.In good condition with no edge knocks, bruises or scratches.

A GROUP OF THREE MEDALS : Afghanistan 1878-80 with bars Charasia, Kabul & Kandahar, the Kabul to Kandahar Star and an army Long Service & Good Conduct medal all named to 1516 Pte. D Williamson 92nd Highlanders/Gordon Highlanders, swing mounted as worn with original ribbons. (3)  The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.These medals have been worn so very slight edge bruising to first medal the naming legible but scarred, the remaining two are very good.  Ribbons are very worn.

A PRESENTATION BAROMETER MOUNTED INTO A RIFLE STOCK 'to Sgt. J Alexander by RSM and all members WOs and sergeants' mess - 1st Bn. Gordon Highlanders', a heavy cast brass plaque of the Gordons and a Royal Army Clothing Department sealed pattern for scarlet highland garters (3) The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.All items in excellent condition, the labels on the last item worn but intact.

A STAFF OFFICERS' PATTERN RED LEATHER AND GILT LACE WAIST BELT WITH SWORD SLINGS WITH PRE 1902, crowned clasp and a similar waist belt but without sword slings and in silver lace, also pre 1902 - the former regular army, the latter volunteers (2) The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Both items in excellent condition, the leather bright and undamaged, the clasps both retaining either original gilt or silver plating.

A collection of 5 First Day Covers relating to Dads Army signed by John Le Mesurier, Bill Pertwee, Clive Dunn, Arthur Lowe, Frank Williams, Ian Lavender, Jimmy Perry, Pamela Cundell and David Croft. All in good condition and some with information sheets. Also 1 with a certificate of authenticity from Buckingham Covers.

A mid 20thC autograph book collected by Joan Richardson AKA Joan Peters, singer and actress, signed by many prominent military and entertainment figures of the time to include Guy Gibson, Jack Leggo, Air Marshall Sir Harold Brownlow-Morgan, Leonard Sumpter and others of the Dam Busters, entertainment figures to include Dickie Valentine, Laurel and Hardy and numerous from various walks of life to include Fred Perry, George Brough, Gordon Steele VC, Jack Vivian, squadron leader of Bomber Command. Full list in the condition report. 120 approx.Condition ReportJoan Richardson a pianist, singer and actress who went under the stage name of Joanne Peters, worked all over the North of England and collected these as she travelled. They include  Guy Gibson VC leader of 617 squadron The Dam Busters and several of his squadron Jack F Leggo Flt. Lt. DFC H B “Micky” Martin KCBDSO & bar DFC & 2 bars Robert Hutchison Wireless Operator DFC & bar Leonard Sumpter DFC DFM Bomb aimer Vivian Nicholson Navigator DFM Vice Admiral Sir William Geoffrey Arthur Robson KBE CB DSO and bar DSC. Walter Roger Marshall- A' Deane DSO DSC AM B W Clayton Pit Off. DFC CGM Harry Humphries The Founder Adjutant of 617 George Leonard “Jonny” Johnson John Fort Bomb aimer H T Taerum DFC J C Mc.Carthy DSO DFC Pilot H S Hobday Navigator DFC W H Kelleway F/Lt DSO Other military signees inc. Jack Vivian Sq. Leader DSO DFC G G Avis Sq. Leader DFC BA Alec Murray McKillop Lt. Cdr. and W R Patterson Lt. Of HMS Jersey in 1940 Gordon C Steele Commander VC in RN WW I A few of the others inc. Laurel and Hardy George Brough of Motorbike fame Edward Sinclair the verger in Dad’s Army Jimmy Young Norman Collier Dickie Valentine Irene Vanburg - Actress Betty Huntley Wright - 'Deidre; in Steptoe & Son. 'Mrs Twitchen' in Fawlty Towers

Militaria collection. Military buttons, 1980's British Army cap with RAEC cap badge. Royal Engineers Ubique collar badge. British Army rank insignia, Officers pip badges, Royal Army PTC uniform and pin badge. Royal Arm Education Core badges and buttons. Condition ReportCore badges and buttons. Good condition. 

Militaria ephemera, Aircraft recognition training poster Bison Soviet Aircraft 80 x 60cms, Territorial Army Recruitment poster C1979, 75 x 50cms and Marksman guide book Shoot to Live 1979. WW II booklet Phrase book for the services in Germany and two WW II era ration book J and M Omer Hull. Condition ReportFold creases to posters. Territorial poster with stains. 

Approximately 70 Children’s and Fantasy Books to include Harry Potter, Ladybird, Tolkienand various vintage titles.Condition ReportApproximately 70 Children’s and Fantasy Books to include Harry Potter, Ladybird, Tolkienand various vintage titles.Hardbacks: ‘Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince’ by JK Rowling (2005). 1st Edition.‘William the Pirate’ (1950’s) by Richard Crompton. ‘True Confessions of Adrian Mole’(1980’s) by Margaret Hilda Roberts and Sue Townsend. ‘Pirates: An Adventure in Whaling’(2005) by Gideon Defoe, two 1 st Editions.Ladybird: Approximately 30 books to include: Santa Claus Has a Busy Night, NaturesRoundabout, Key Words Reading Scheme, Swiss Family Robinson, Aladdin, Under TheGround, Forest, Air, Ducks & Swans, Christmas Customs, How to Swim & Dive, Car Games,Puss In Boots, Dick Whittington, Tom Thumb, Houses & Homes, Metals, Henry V, The Party,Telling The Time, Your Body, The Seahorses, Rocks & Minerals, Pond Life, Beaky The Duck,Bob Bushtail, The Runaway x 2 copies, The First Day of The Holidays, The Motor Car, Rocks &Minerals, The Yellow Book of Bedtime Stories. Paperbacks…JRR Tolkien: ‘Farmer Giles of Ham’, ‘The Fellowship of The Ring’, ‘The Two Towers’(published by Unwin 1980’s). ‘The Silmarillion’ (published by Unicorn 1980’s). TolkienCentenary Collection (‘Lord Of The Rings’ trilogy published by Grafton in 1991)Terry Pratchett: Discworld novels: ‘Lords & Ladies’, ‘Men At Arms’, ‘Moving Pictures’,‘Reaper Man’ (published by Corgi 1990’s)Other Titles…1970’s: ‘Mr Gumpys Outing’ by John Burningham, ‘The Puffin Book of Nursery Rhymes’, ‘TheFrantic Phantom’ by Norman Hunter, ‘The Adventures of Uncle Lubin’ by W Heath Robinson,‘The Rudiments of Wisom’ by Tom Hunkin.1980’s: ‘The BFG’ by Roald Dahl, ‘Dirty Beasts‘ by Roald Dahl, ‘Small Harry and theToothache Pills’ by Michael Palin, ‘Dr Feggs Encyclopaedia of All Known World Knowledge’by Terry Jones & Michael Palin, ‘Mortimers Portrait on Glass’ by John Aitken, ‘The GreatPiratical Rumbustification’ by Margaret Mahy, ‘The Forest of Doom’ Published by Armada,‘The 6 th Armada Monster Book’, Nathan Elliot’s Hood’s Army Trilogy: ‘Earth Invaded’,‘Slaveworld’ and ‘The Liberators’. John Christopher’s Tripods: ‘The Pool of Fire’ and ‘TheWhite Mountains’ (BBC TV jackets), ‘Choose Your Own Adventure: Outlaws of SherwoodForest’, ‘Walkers Crisps: Children’s Pocket Trivia’, ‘The Reluctant Vampire’ by EricMorecombe.1990’s: ‘Stig of the Dump’ by Clive King (published by Puffin).2000’s: ‘Finding Nemo’ by Disney.

Diecast lead figures, soldiers. 3 X empty Britains zoo animal boxes, Lone Star British Army figures. Cowboy and an Arab warrior together with a book guide to Toy Soldiers and 1956 Cherilea Toys price brochure. Condition ReportPlaywear, paint loss, some broken rifles, Britains boxes scuffed and dirt stains. 

A Box containing a collection of military books which includes Jane's Pocket Books, Germany Speaks by 21 leading members of party & state and The Monthly Army list. March 1929 book.

A collection of ladies accessories to include 10cm opera glasses with mother of pearl eye pieces, fan 28cms, manicure set in fabric box, tortoiseshell style box, 4 hair combs (two with diamante details) bone handled crochet hook, a glass topped medicine spoon (bottle missing) a Swiss army knife style manicure set in ivory, a BASS thread darning set and a bullet shaped metal ornament. Condition ReportAll in good condition for age and opera glasses in v good condition. 

2 ww1 medals war medal named to 9348 awo cl2 t holmes worcester reg the victory medal to sgt t.r hughes royal army medical corp

2 ww1 medals to war medal 29248 pte f w.morris 16th canadian infrantry the victory to se-19176 pte m curtis army vetinary corp

A rare antique 19th Century Victorian pewter match strike in the form of Major General Charles George Gordon in full military dress raised on a brass pedestal base. Measures approx; 15cm. Major-General Charles George Gordon CB (28 January 1833-26 January 1885), also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum, was a British Army officer and administrator. He saw action in the Crimean War as an officer in the British Army. However, he made his military reputation in China, where he was placed in command of the "Ever Victorious Army", a force of Chinese soldiers led by European officers. In the early 1860s, Gordon and his men were instrumental in putting down the Taiping Rebellion, regularly defeating much larger forces. For these accomplishments, he was given the nickname "Chinese Gordon" and honours from both the Emperor of China and the British. He entered the service of the Khedive of Egypt in 1873 (with British government approval) and later became the Governor-General of the Sudan, where he did much to suppress revolts and the local slave trade. Exhausted, he resigned and returned to Europe in 1880. A serious revolt then broke out in the Sudan, led by a Muslim religious leader and self-proclaimed Mahdi, Muhammad Ahmad. In early 1884 Gordon was sent to Khartoum with instructions to secure the evacuation of loyal soldiers and civilians and to depart with them. In defiance of those instructions, after evacuating about 2,500 civilians he retained a smaller group of soldiers and non-military men. In the months before the fall of Khartoum, Gordon and the Mahdi corresponded; Gordon offered him the Sultanate of Kordofan and the Mahdi requested Gordon to convert to his religion and join him, to which Gordon replied abruptly: "No!" Besieged by the Mahdi's forces, Gordon organised a citywide defence that lasted for almost a year and gained him the admiration of the British public, but not of the government, which had wished him not to become entrenched. Only when public pressure to act had become irresistible did the government, with reluctance, send a relief force. It arrived two days after the city had fallen and Gordon had been killed.

A collection of cufflinks, shirt studs, penknives including Swiss Army, two compasses, an Acme Thunderer whistle, etc.

A collection of Dad's Army audio cassette tapes, volume 1 to 16, a collection of Dad's Army magazines part 1 to 26, Mario Lanza records, CD's and videos, etc. **PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POSTING AND PACKING**

A Czechoslovakian Army helmet painted in Russian colours

Military badges, cap badges, medal ribbons, a silver and enamel Royal Army Ordnance Corps brooch, a/f, On War Service 1915 badge, etc.

Four Marshalls of the Red Army medals, mounted on card

Forty four British army metal soldiers by J. Hill and Co. and Britains.

NO RESERVE Red Army Faction.- texte: der RAF, first edition, illustrations, original wrappers, slight rubbing to extremities, Malmö, 1977; and a 1967 edition of the Quotations of Mao, 8vo & 12mo (2)⁂ The first was banned in Germany, as part of measures taken against the RAF, also known as the Baader-Meinhof Group, and their sympathisers.

Books - Celebrities of the Army parts I-IX, together with Men of Note In the British Coal Mining Industry, illustrations Condition: Various wear and tear to the Celebrities of the Army, creases, small tears present, please check extra images provided. Books etc - Unless specifically stated, books have not been collated (ie checked for correct pagination and the presence of all stated prints. Due to the large nature of many books, reports are not prepared for every page and a general overview is given. **Due to current lockdown conditions, bidders are unable to view lots in this online-only sale. Please therefore read the following: As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey. Further category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms.

BATTLES MINIATURE PLASTIC ARMY FIGURES INCLUDES U.S AIRBORNE BAZOOKA TEAM AND SERGEANT RIFLE SQUADRON ETC

KIPLING, A.L. Head Dress Badges of the British Army 2 vols. 1978/79, (vol. I 2nd. imp. Vol. II 1st.ed.) 4to orig. cl. d/ws

Comedy Autographs on Photographs, Programmes etc. Super Stars Noted Sammy Davis Jnr, Arthur Lower, Patrick Macnee, Harry H. Corbett ( steptoe ) John Travolta, Hugh Griffiths, Peter Cook ( programme ) Dads Army Film Photo, SIgned by Jimmy Perry and David Croft etc ( 23 ) Please See Photo.

A collection of assorted toy soldiers, to include a Britains Deetail 75mm Gun, a Britains Deetail Vickers Machine Gun and a Unimax Zundapp KS750 Side Car, S/D, with a Heller 81144 Army of the World 1:35 scale Normandy 1944 diorama model kit and a small selection of accessories. (qty)

Various film props from '1917', the 2019 film by Sam Mendes, various replica tins of Army and Navy stores food, original glass bottle, plastic bullet clips etc. (qty)

Mostly Jazz vinyl records, the majority being Glenn Miller including 'Major Glenn Miller And The Army Air Force Band Keep On Flying', 'Glenn Miller & His A.A.F. Band', 'The Best Of Benny Goodman' etc, approximately 120Click here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.

Mostly Jazz vinyl records including, 'Marvelous Miller Moods Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band', 'The Best of Glenn Miller', various other Glenn Miller, 'The Ink Spots Memories of You', 'Hamp's Big Band' etc, approximately 120 and a small number of singlesClick here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.

Militaria : WWI army helmet with inner - in good condition

Australian Army Medical Corps Headdress Plate, brass other ranks kings crown example with voided central cross. Two lug fittings to the reverse.

Great War & Boer War Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O) Medal Group of Six Royal Army Medical Corps, the group consists of George V Distinguished Service Order, Queens South Africa medal with six clasps (Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek) “Capt. A. O. B. WROUGHTON. R.A.M.C.”, Kings South Africa medal with clasps South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 “Capt. A. O. B. WROUGHTON. R.A.M.C.”, 1914 star with bar “MAJOR . A.O.B. WROUGHTON R.A.M.C”, British War and Victory medals with MID oakleaf “LT COL. A. O. B. WROUGHTON”. The medals have been court mounted and are housed in Spink & Son fitted case. Arthur Oliver Bird Wroughton was born in Madras, India on 29th October 1872. He studied medicine at St Bartholomew Hospital, London, qualifying in 1898. On 28th January 1899 he received a commission as a Lieutenant with the Army Medical Service. He was invalided twice, but served with the RAMC in South Africa during the Boer War. On 28th January 1902 he gained the rank of captain. From 1903 to 1908 he served in India where he became a specialist in dermatology. In October 1910 he was appointed to the rank of Major. In 1914, Wroughton was stationed in Maidstone, Kent, he travelled to Woolwich where he formed the No3 Advance Depot of Medical Stores, becoming the Commanding Officer. The unit was mobilized in August 1914 and they sailed from Southampton to La Havre, entering the war on 18th August 1914. On 1st March 1915 he gained promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was in command of a convalescent camp at La Havre. 1918 he transferred back to India where he served as Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Services at the headquarters in Simla. In 1924 he became the commander of Queen Alexandra’s Military Hospital in Coshant. 15th February 1926 was promoted to the rank of Colonel. He retired from the Army on 4th June 1929, he at the time was Assistant Director of Medical Services in the Meerut District. His Distinguished Service Order was a 1918 new year’s honours award and he was mentioned in despatches twice, 1st January 1916, 24th December 1917 and 1st January 1918. Colonel Wroughton died on 31st December 1957 in East Sussex.

Army Veterinary Corps and Royal Army Veterinary Corps Badges, including officers cap and collar badges; selection of Royal Army Medical Corps badges and insignia and selection of British Yeomanry / Cavalry tunic buttons. (small quantity)

Grouping of Royal Army Service Corps, Royal Corps of Transport, Royal Australian Army Service Corps Badges, interesting card display with mostly officers cap badges, collar badges, bullion beret badges and buttons. Accompanied by Gurkha Transport and Gurkha logistic Regiment cap badges; Australian Army Service Corps cap badge and collar badge set, Royal Australian Army Service Corps officers enamelled cap badge, plus others. (29 items)

Welsh Guards Regimentally Important Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M) Group of Four, consisting of George V Distinguished Conduct Medal “6 C.S. MJR; A. PEARCE: 1/W. GDS”, 1914-15 star “6 C.S. MJR A. PEARCE W. GDS”, British War and Victory medals with MID oakleaf “6 W.O. CL. 2. A. PEARCE. W. GDS”. Medals are accompanied by 1914 Princess Mary gift tin with paper label to the underside inked “No6 C.S.M. Pearce DCM Guards Depot”, hallmarked silver Army Rifle Association Roberts Cup hallmarked silver medal engraved to the reverse “CORPL A.PEARCE 3RD BN GRENADIER GDS”, bronze The Dewar Trophy medallion and Welsh Guards tunic button.Alfred Pearce was born in the parish of Bedminster, Bristol. He enlisted in the Grenadier Guards aged 18 and 11 months on 20th November 1908. At this time he represented the Grenadier Guards in various inter-regimental competitions, including the Roberts Cup. He transferred to the Welsh Guards on its formation in February 1915 and was given the regimental number 6, making him one of the very first members of the regiment. On the 17th August 1915, he travelled with the newly formed Welsh Guards to France and fought with them throughout the Great War. He was mentioned in despatches on 23rd May 1918 and granted the MID oakleaf. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in 1918, the award appeared in the London Gazette in 1919 and the citation was as follows, “6. C/S/M A Pearce, 1st Bn W. Guards (Bristol). He has served as company sergeant-major since August 1915, in the field, and has always shown the greatest keenest and devotion to duty. On the 25th February, 1918 at Roeux he displayed the greatest gallantry and initiative in taking forward under the cover of darkness a Lewis gun into No Mans Land, and at dawn opening fire on an enemy machine gun which had been causing great annoyance to our working parties. His fire was so heavy and accurate that the enemy were forced to relinquish their post and retire over the open, five of them being shot whilst doing so”.The vendor purchased the Distinguish Conduct medal from Spink & Son Ltd on 23rd January 1989 and then was lucky enough to locate and purchase the trio and associated items when they turned up in a Bristol auction in October 2010.

George VI British Army Generals Peaked Cap Insignia, fine bullion embroidered headdress badge which has had a metal plate and slider fitting fitted to the reverse. Bullion work remains in very good condition.

Grouping of Cloth Insignia of Aviation and Airborne Interest, including large embroidered RAF foreign nationality greatcoat shoulder title for South African volunteer, master aircrew bullion embroidered sleeve rank badge, EIIR RAF pilots wing, British army parachute qualification wing, Army Parachute Jump Instructors wing, plus other items. (9 items)

1st Army Air Support Organisation Formation Sign, interesting printed example with yellow aircraft above “1 AASO” on blue square backing. Good worn example.

WW2 British Steel Combat Helmet, example with a army green overpaint finish and fitted with a camouflaged net. Interior retains its liner system and webbing chinstrap. The liner is marked and dated 1941.

WW2 British Army Steel Combat Helmet with Full Gas Hood Cover, superb untouched example of the standard British steel combat helmet which retains the original gas protection cover with neck flap still fitted to the shell. Interior of the helmet retains the original 1938 dated liner system and webbing chinstrap.

WW2 British Army Steel Combat Helmet with Gas Curtain, superb example of a standard pattern WW2 British combat helmet retaining much of the original paint finish to the shell. The helmet is fitted with an original gas curtain protection to the brim and neck flap with brass studs. Interior of the helmet has the original liner system dated 1938 and webbing chinstrap.

Historically Important British Paratroopers Beret Belonging to British Army Officer and Later Hollywood Actor, Lieutenant Richard Todd OBE, Who Served with 7th Battalion Parachute Regiment on D-Day, Helping Major Howard to Hold Pegasus Bridge on the 6th June 1944, Who He Later Portrayed in the Film “The Longest Day”, good example of a well worn maroon airborne troops beret with its leather trim and leather rectangular patch behind the blackened brass eyelets. Typical spiralling weave to the top of the beret which is typical of early wartime berets. Heavily worn black cloth lining to the interior with all markings being worn away. Outline of where the original parachute regiment badge was once present. The beret shows heavy wear and has some staining and wear. The beret is accompanied by a signed autograph album page by Todd and three document folders with personal correspondence and production / film role paperwork that belonged to Richard Todd, many of these addressed to him and his home address. This beret and paperwork was all discovered when his property was cleared after his death in 2009 and has been in a private collection since. Richard Todd gave an interview before he died, when he explained his role and experiences during the D-Day landings, “At about 0040 hours on Tuesday June 6 1944, I thumped onto a corn field in Normandy, an illegal immigrant without a passport but nevertheless welcome, I hoped, at least to the locals. I discarded my parachute harness and fumbled with the kitbag cord from my belt. I realised that my right hand was a bit messy. I crouched down and took stock. Aircraft were still coming in and I got my bearings by noting their flight path. There was no one near me and I reckoned that was probably because I had jumped No.1, and therefore was at the extreme end of the "stick". To the east I could just make out the dark line of a wood, and concluded that I was a good half-mile from the battalion rendezvous. Meanwhile, the Dropping Zone was being raked by small-arms fire, so I decided to get into that wood. I put my Sten gun together and loaded it. Once in the wood I heard voices and froze momentarily, only to realise that they were speaking English. In a little clearing, there stood Colonel Pine-Coffin and about a dozen others. The CO said there was no way of knowing if the glider-borne attack on the bridges had been successful and we must get to the rendezvous as quickly as possible. We broke out from the woodland and set off at the double. Scurrying figures were everywhere. By about 0100 our group, numbering by then some 50, was at the rendezvous. A bugler repeatedly blew our rallying signal, and men came stumbling towards us, shadowy, bulky figures. But still no mortars, no machine guns and no wireless. At about 0130 hours the CO gave the order to move off to the bridges even though we still numbered only 150 men, a quarter of our strength. All seemed quiet as we reached the bridge and trotted over it. I got my first sight of a D-Day casualty: a legless German lay at the roadside, a groaning sound coming weirdly from him. Internal gas, I supposed. Normally, the sight of blood turns my stomach, yet I felt only mild curiosity. We doubled along the causeway towards the canal bridge, a large iron structure that could be opened to allow the passage of sea-going craft. Later it was to be named Pegasus Bridge. Suddenly, all hell erupted on the road ahead. Heavy explosions, flashes and tracer bullets rent the night like a spectacular firework display. "Christ!" I thought. "This is it. Here we go!" We speeded up our jog-trot. Then, as quickly as it started, the tumult died down. An old tank probing the bridge had been hit by a piat bomb and this was its ammunition exploding”. He continues with his account from the day, “While the mighty invasion from the sea was being fought out, quite a lot, on a smaller but no less deadly scale, was going on in the 7th Para area. There was no cessation in the Germans' probing with patrols and counter-attacks, some led by tanks, and the regimental aid post was overrun in the early hours. The wounded being tended there were all killed where they lay. So too was Padre Parry, who had evidently fought like a tiger to defend them. Our position had developed into a classic airborne situation. There was no front line as such and the battalion had evolved into four pockets of resistance: the three rifle companies and the Battalion Headquarters group, largely out of touch with each other, but each in positions of their own choosing. From our site on the slope we had a good view of the open ground between us and the canal bridge, and more than once we were able to drive off enemy infiltrating groups with enthusiastic bursts of small arms fire. I had primed my plastic Gammon bomb and kept it handy just in case a tank might break through. There was sporadic enemy mortar and artillery fire we could do nothing about; one shell landed in a hedge near me, killing a couple of our men. I dearly wished we had recovered some of our own three-inch mortars, especially now that a handful of mortar men had got through to us. From my slit trench on the slope at Le Port, I had a perfect view over the bridges and into the divisional area. In the distance, beyond the River Orne, the skyline was stippled with flashes and smoke from explosions or air-burst shells. In the foreground, just below us, was the canal bridge, so brilliantly captured a few hours before by Major Howard and his glider force from the Ox and Bucks Light Infantry. By our end of the bridge, stood the café owned by the Gondrée family, seemingly untouched. It was now being used as a first aid post. George Gondrée and his wife had already dispensed champagne to all those who had had time for a swig - exclusively John Howard's men. The sparkling cache had been buried in his garden since the Germans had occupied the area in 1940, so it had matured nicely. I was contemplating this view when I noticed emerging from a screen of trees two boats apparently deserted and drifting slowly towards Caen. There was little or no current on the canal, so I mentioned my suspicions to the CO and he ordered his HQ group to fire on them. Our fusillade was briefly answered from below decks but, after a direct hit on one boat two parties of Germans emerged and were taken prisoner. So to add to our battle honours that day, we were able to claim a naval victory. At about midday, we finally heard the skirl of bagpipes that heralded the approach of the Commandos under Lord Lovat. More than a thousand men passed through us on their way to the main airborne bridgehead over the Orne. It was a fine sight, and there was great jubilation as red and green berets mingled on the road. There was still no sign of the seaborne infantry or armour reaching our area. We had expected them immediately behind the Commandos. The D-Day programme appeared to be running late.” Todd continued to serve with the Parachute regiment and served with them in Palestine. He was discharged from the army in 1946 and continued to pursue his love of acting. This finally paid off and he became one of England’s most famous actors of the early 1950’s and 1960’s etc. His first major film role, was his portrayal of Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC in the motion picture “The Dam Busters”. He later was cast as Major Howard in the classic war film about the D-Day landings “The Longest Day”, it is believed that Todd wore his original beret (this example) during the filming and had to remove his Parachute regiment cap badge for the purpose of the filming. Richard Todd was a keen supporter of Military charities and events to commemorate the veterans of the Normandy landings and also the 617 Dam Buster squadron. Ricard Todd died at his home in Lincolnshire on 3rd December 2009. 

The Penney Family Medal Groups of 1st / 9th Cyclist Battalion Hampshire Regiment and Russian Operation Archangel Interest, consisting of WW1 British War and Victory medals awarded to “355242 CPL. H. F. PENNEY. HAMPS. R” and WW2 Campaign medals of James Herbert Penney, consisting of 1939-45 star, Africa star with 8th Army clasp, Italy star, France & Germany star, Defence medal and 1939-45 War medal. Accompanying James Penney’s medals is his original Soldiers Service and Pay Book plus release book and leather wallet with gilt tooled Royal Army Service Corps badge to the front. Herbert Frank Penney was born in 1887. The 1911 census gives his occupation as Military and that he was residing in Farnham, Surrey. His medal index card only lists the one service number which was part of the block for the 9th battalion Hampshire regiment. It is believed he enlisted in mid 1917. The battalion served out in India from 1916 until 1918, when the battalion left India and was part of the British force sent to Russia as part of Operation Archangel to help the white Russians. The battalion arrived at Vladivostock on 28th November 1918. The battalion then moved to Siberia and stayed there until November 1919. The battalion was known to have been at Omsk on 7th January 1919 and at Ekaterinberg, in East Russia from May 1919. The failure of the intervention in Russia, led to the battalion sailing from Vladivostock on 1st November 1919 and returned to the UK via Canada. The battalion arrived in Southampton on 5th December 1919 and was disbanded in January 1920.

WW2 British Senior Wardens Steel Helmet, good untouched example of a black painted British steel helmet with two thick white central bars running across the top and “W” to each side. Aluminium cover to the helmet brim with the remains of the black paint finish. Interior of the helmet shell has remains of a army issue green paint finish. Oilskin type liner system and webbing chinstrap. The liner appears to be dated 1944. Good untouched example.

WW2 Royal Army Medical Corps 21st Army Group / 59th Infantry Division Battle Dress Blouse, good 1940 pattern battle dress with printed RAMC shoulder titles, embroidered 21st Army Group formation sign, maroon felt arm of service strip and embroidered 59th Infantry division formation sign. Lower sleeve with RAMC trade bars and good conduct chevrons. 1939-45 star and France & Germany star medal ribbons above the breast pocket. Interior with original non-dated tailors label, ink stamped with WD and M date letter for 1944. Good overall condition.