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A RARE HARDY 4" COMBINED FLY SPINNING REEL circa 1894-1897, with twin domed ivorine handles, raised central spindle boss, sliding optional check button and brass foot, with Hardy brass oval logoProvenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.

HARDY SILEX MAJOR: A 4 1/4" SALMON CASTING REEL stamped internally with maker 'AHW' (Arthur Wall), with twin ivorine handles, three-screw latch and smooth brass foot, button tension screwProvenance: A private Shropshire sporting collection.

NINE 925 STERLING SILVER THIMBLES AND BUTTON HOOK INCLUDING CHARLES HORNERWeight: 39gms

A pair of mother-of-pearl cufflinks, the round mother-of-pearl button style cufflinks, stamped 9ct to reverse, 15mm diameter, 6.4g

A modern leather button back upholstered armchairLocation: A2BIf there is no condition report shown, please request

A collection of silver to include a George V hand mirrorvarious dates makersfirst a hand mirror, London, 1912, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd, engraved with tied ribbons and floral garlands, musical instruments and a flower basket, initialled, together with a late Victorian silver cased travel clock with gadrooned and foliate engraved case and brass ring strut support, a late Victorian aide memoire, leather lined interior with compartment and propelling pencil, initialled, an oval trinket box, shoe horn, button hook, a folding fruit knife with mother of pearl grips, and a silver plated tobacco box engraved Major Elwell Lichfield, (qty)first length 27cm., weighable silver approx. 6ozt Condition: Hand mirror in good condition commensurate with age. the clock winds and hands set but does not appear to run, no guarantee can be offered as to the full working order. grips on folding knife cracked Other items are in condition commensurate with age

A collection of assorted militaria, comprising Post & Cold War: Emergency feeding cup and spoon, Civil Defence Corps Headquarters armband, a military pencil dosimeter and Nuclear Weapon Effects Computer No.1, a J.Hudson & Co military whistle dated 1952WW2: German Third Reich Fork with Luftwaffe eagle manufactured by WMF, marked I./62 (I.Abteilung Flak Regiment 62 or I.Ausbildungs Bataillon); Air Raid Warden's Post plaque, ration book wallet, Home Guard shoulder title and Radnor Home Guard cap badge; ARP badge and Civil Defence button, a Home Front or ARP hand lantern and a hand bell cast from metal taken from German aircraft shot down over Britain;together with a candleholder made from a miniature French WW1 Adrian helmet with Arras strap and a Mappin and Webb fork with War Department arrow (group)

A grey upholstered button backed nursing chair, H. 78cm together with a console table and a mahogany effect wall shelf, table 77 x 76 x 33cm.

A collection of antique and later costume jewellery, to include a citrine brooch/pendant, tested as approximately 14ct gold, a three leaf clover bar brooch, tested as approximately 9ct gold, an enamel butterfly brooch, a button hook, a lyre player button, an enamel guillouché brooch, an enamel crown bar brooch, an oval hardstone brooch, a rectangular agate brooch, all hallmarked or tested as silver, a carved nephrite pendant, a carved agate pendant, a pink paste link bracelet, and a small group of costume jewellery including bracelets, necklaces, cufflinks, boxes etc., 14ct gold 3.67g, 9ct gold 1.66g,Condition ReportSome enamel surfaces showing small scratches or small chips.Clasps secure.As found.

A group of antique and later costume jewellery, comprising a marcasite link necklace, a hardstone ring, a South African sixpence brooch, a South African sixpence link bracelet, clasp broken, a bone link bracelet, with a silver box clasp, all tested as silver, a gilt metal ceramic brooch, a gilt metal enamel button, a floral carved bone brooch, and three gilt metal micro mosaic brooches, pin deficient to one, 126.37g total (11)Condition ReportHairline crack to porcelain brooch.Pin deficient to one micro mosaic brooch.Marks and scratches to surfaces.Tarnish.As found.

A collection of antique and vintage paste set silver and costume jewellery, to include an early 20th century Continental silver and paste lavalliere pendant and chain, a Victorian silver 'Hope, Faith & Charity' brooch, an enamel and paste peacock brooch, stamped Sterling Germany, a Victorian silver and paste floret brooch, a Belle Epoque paste giardinetto brooch, lacking pin, an ornate book chain, tested as low grade silver, clasp deficient, a 1930's white metal and paste bracelet, a pair of Art Deco white metal and paste clip brooches, and metal vintage paste necklaces, brooches, etc. (qty)together with a small group of yellow metal modern costume jewellery,to include a pair of button clip earrings stamped Dior, and other assorted items, (qty)and a bakelite napkin holder,17.90g

A collection of silver items, to include a sterling silver penknife, a sterling silver button hook, a sterling silver pencil holder, a sterling silver knife, a sterling silver 'LADY YARD O LETTE' propelling pencil, a sterling silver tassel fob and a group of assorted sterling silver Albert chains and sterling silver bracelets, all hallmarked or tested as silver, 305.70g total (qty)

VICTORIAN CARVED WALNUT SPOONBACK LADY'S CHAIR, pink button back upholstery, carved seat crest and castors

LATE VICTORIAN BLUE BUTTON BACK LADY'S CHAIR, fluted tapering legs with original castors

VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CARVED SCROLL AND BUTTON BACK OPEN ARMCHAIR, carved arm support and scroll feet

ART DECO TEA STRAINER, 2 silver handled button hooks, silver mounted match holder, vanity jar, etc

A 20th century oak green leather button back upholstered swivel desk chair, 96cm high  Condition Report:Available upon request

A 20th century red leatherette button upholstered swivel desk chair with wing back over scrolled arms on pentapedal base, 120cm high Condition Report:Available upon request

Collection of silver and silver plated items to include four silver hallmarked napkin rings, two silver hallmarked collared scent bottles, two silver hallmarked vesta cases, silver and tortoise shell pin dish, Georgian hallmarked sugar nips, heart-shaped silver pill box, silver pencil case, two silver button hooks, etc. Silver weight - 165 grams.

A large selection of WW2 era military related items, many of which relate to Captain C.G.Pegg of the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers. To include: a finely engraved aluminium hinged cigarette case, made by an Italian prisoner of war in 1944 in West Africa, and possibly made from a mess tin. The case is dedicated to Captain Pegg on the inside. One side has an engraved REME badge, and the other with the entwined letters of ‘PP’. The inside of the case features a palm tree, and an engraved tank with the details of the maker and dedication. Also, a 1939-45 War Medal, Defence Medal, a silver ARP badge, a silver plated identity bracelet for Captain Pegg, a small compass, 2 x silver and enamel REME sweetheart brooches (both missing pins),a gilt metal and enamel REME badge, a white metal and enamel V (victory) sweetheart brooch, a white metal and enamel Home Guard badge with button hole fitting, an officers bronze REME badge with blades, an officers bronze RAOC badge with blades, plus various collar badges, brass and gilt brass buttons, officers ‘pips’ in gilt metal, bronze and cloth versions. Condition: good to most pieces. 2 of the REME silver brooches have missing pins, and there is normal age and service wear to other pieces.

A selection of late 19th, and 20th century brass and anodised British Cavalry regiment tunic buttons. To include examples for the Blues & Royals (used from 1969), plain fronted examples for various Hussars regiments, the Life Guards (examples used between 1922 and 1969), The Queen’s Bays (used 1921-1952), Royal Horse Guards (Victorian crown, used before 1901), the Royal Horse Guards mess (used before 1901), Royal Horse Guards (used 1902-1952), Royal Horse Guards mess (used 1902-1952, and the Royal Horse Guards mufti button (used from 1952). 29 buttons. Condition: very good. Some normal age related darkening and patination to the brass examples. Each button retains a shank to reverse.

A good selection of 19th and 20th century British regimental tunic buttons. To include examples for: The Gordon Highlanders (used 1881-1994), the Royal Hampshire Regiment (used 1881-1992), the Royal Irish Rifles (pre-1902 example), the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (used 1888-1902, 1902-1952, and 1952-1968), the Highland Light Infantry (used 1881-1952, and 1952-1959), the Highlanders (used 1994-2006), the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (used 1881-1926, and 1926-1968), the Royal Irish Rangers (used 1968-1992), and the Royal Irish Regiment (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1922). Examples include brass, gilt brass, silvered, anodised, and plastic, in varying sizes. 68 buttons in total. Condition: good. Some normal signs of age and service wear to some examples. Some of the brass examples show polishing to the high points of the design, and also tarnishing. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.

A good selection of circa WW2 era Royal Air Force sweetheart brooches. To include: mostly gilt metal and enamel examples, with many being the traditional RAF wings pattern. One example is manufactured in white metal, and set with rhinestones, and another scarce gilt and painted piece is made by the BWRS (British War Relief Society) and marked ‘Official Bundles for Britain by Monet’. 10 brooches total. Condition: good to most examples. Very minor enamel loss to a couple of brooches, and the rhinestone piece has a couple of tiny stones missing. Each brooch retains its pin and clasp or button hole fitting to the reverse.

A good and scarce selection of 19th and 20th century British regimental buttons. To include examples for: the Royal Irish Fusiliers (used 1881-1968), Kings Liverpool Regiment (used 1902-1920, 1920-1952, and 1952-1958), the King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment (used 1881-1902, 1902-1920, and 1920-1952), the King’s Own Scottish Borderers (used 1889-1902, 1902-1952, and 1952-2006), the King’s Regiment Manchester and Liverpool (used 1958-2006), King’s Royal Rifle Corps (used 1872-1902, 1902-1913, 1913-1952, and 1952-1958), Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales Volunteers) (used 1958-1970),  and the Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment (used 1881-1922). Examples included are brass, gilt brass, silvered, blackened, and anodised. 61 buttons total. Condition: good. Some normal age and service wear, with some of the detail to the high points of the designs having been softened by polishing. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.

A scarce WW1 era Australian 1907 pattern hooked quillon bayonet by Lithgow. With the Edward VII cypher and crown at the ricasso, and a date of 7’19’ for July 1919 (possibly a reissue date?). Broad arrow mark, bend test mark, and inspection stamps to the reverse of the ricasso. The the usual wooden slab grips held by 2 screw, and a blued steel pommel with push button release catch. Single edged blade with long fuller and flat spine. Complete with dark brown leather scabbard, with darkened steel throat and chape, plus a round frog stud. The leather on the scabbard is embossed stamped ‘Mangrovite /42’. Approximately 56.7cm length in scabbard, blade length 43.3cm. Condition: generally good. Some normal age and service wear to the wooden grips, and some overall darkening to the steel parts, and a little mottling to the blade. Some scratching / scuffing to the leather on the scabbard, but otherwise intact.

A good selection of late 19th century and 20th century British regimental tunic buttons. To include examples for: Light Infantry Regiments (used 1948-1959, and from 1959 onwards), the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (used 1881-1901, 1901-1952, and 1952-1970), The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment (used 1970-2006), the Manchester Regiment (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1952), the Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) (used 1881-1958), the Oxfordshire Light Infantry (used 1881-1908, and 1908-1946. Examples include brass, gilt brass, silvered, and anodised. 67 buttons total, in varying sizes. Condition: good. Some normal age and service wear to some examples, with the brass pieces showing evidence of polishing to the high points of the designs. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.

A British WW1 1907 pattern Wilkinson bayonet, complete with scabbard and later webbing frog. Usual wooden slab grips, with what appears to be an identical embossed king’s crown inspection stamps in the wood on both sides. Steel cross guard with muzzle ring, and birds beak pommel with button release catch. Marked to the ricasso with the king’s crown and GR, plus the pattern of 1907, and the date of ‘12 15’ for December 1915. Also various inspection stamps and a bend test mark. Leather scabbard with blued steel throat and chape, the former with teardrop shaped frog stud. The webbing frog is broad arrow marked, and has a faintly ink stamped date of 1941. The leather scabbard is also embossed stamped ‘HGR 15’. Approximately 57.8cm length in scabbard, blade length 43.4cm. Condition: good. Normal age and service wear, with darkening to the steel parts. Some scratching to the leather surface of the scabbard, but this otherwise remains intact.

A good selection of 19th and 20th century British military tunic buttons. To include examples for: the Royal Dublin Fusiliers (used 1881-1902, and 1903-1922), the Royal Fusiliers The City of London Regiment (used 1881-1902, 1902-1952, and 1952-1963), the Home Counties Brigade (used 1959-1967), the East Yorkshire Regiment (Duke of Yorks Own) (used 1883-1958), the Essex Regiment (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1958), the Fusilier Brigade (used 1961-1963), and the Royal Highland Fusiliers (1959-2006). Examples include brass, gilt brass, silvered, and anodised. 68 buttons total. Condition: good. Some normal light age and service wear, with tarnishing and patination. Each button retains its shank to the reverse side.

An Italian M1891 bayonet for the Mannlicher-Carcano rifle, by C.Gnutti. With wooden slab grips, secured by two rivets, a ‘birds beak’ pommel with button release catch, and a steel cross guard with muzzle ring and ball quillon. Single edged blade with fuller and flattened spine. Complete with its dark leather scabbard, with brass throat, frog stud, and chape. The makers mark at the ricasso is partially obscured, with the C apparently missing from ‘C.Gnutti’. The Gnutti mark also appears to have been faintly over stamped with what looks like ‘CA’. Serial stamped to the end of the pommel reads ‘11/7274’, and there appears to be a number or worked ground off the mid section of the cross guard. Approximately 43.3cm in scabbard, blade length 29.8cm. Condition: generally good, some service wear. The steel pommel and cross guard have darkened with age, and the blade retains much of its original blueing. Working button release catch to the pommel. The leather to the scabbard shows some wear in the form of scratching / scuffing, and there is a small sliver of leather loose on the surface. The brass chape and throat have patinated with age and use, but remain in good order.

A good selection of 19th and 20th century regimental tunic buttons. To include examples for: the Royal Anglian Regiment (used 1964-1970), the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (used 1881-2006), the King’s Own Border Regiment (used 1881-1959), the Border Regiment (used 1884-1949), the Border Regiment Volunteer Battalions (used 1884-1959), and the Border Regiment (used 1949-1959). Examples included are brass, gilt brass, silvered, anodised, and what appears to be a chromed example (for the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders). The buttons vary in size, with some of the smaller examples being worn at the cuff. 37 buttons total. Condition: very good. Some normal light age and service related wear, tarnishing, and patination. Each button retains its shank to the reverse side.

A Spanish M1941 knife bayonet or ‘bolo’ for the 8mm M1943 Mauser rifle. Of standard form, with the usual bolo blade profile, and cross hatched wooden grips. Painted steel pommel with push button release catch. Marked to the ricasso for the Toledo factory, with the serial number of 4941 impressed to the reverse side. Complete with its correct black painted scabbard, with matched serial number. Approximately 39.5cm length in scabbard, blade length 24.9cm. Condition: generally good. Some normal age and service wear, plus loss of black painted finish. Clean and bright blade, with light track lines from withdrawing from its scabbard.

A WW2 era German K98 bayonets, dated 1942, and with matched serial numbers of 9671 to the blade and scabbard. Markers mark of ‘42ffc’ for Friedrich Herder Abr.Sohn, Solingen. With ridged bakelite grips, steel cross guard, and pommel with button release catch. Blued blade with single edge and flattened spine, and a single fuller. Complete with original leather frog, with retaining strap and button. Approximately 40.5cm in its scabbard, blade length 25.1cm. Condition: very good. Some light age and service wear, with most of original bluing present to blade (normal ‘track’ lines from withdrawing from scabbard). Intact bakelite grips and working pommel button. Leather frog is supple, with minor surface cracking to the retainer strap. Very minor shallow dent to the backpiece, and another to the scabbard, but neither of these detract. Overall, a very nice example of its type.

A WW2 era German Iron Cross 1st class, screw back, with vaulted or convex appearance. Usual construction style, with a painted iron core sandwiched between a silvered frame, and a closed back. The screw post is present to the centre of the reverse, and unusually this has been fitted with an Italian ‘Bomisa Milano’ small screw fitting. This type of screw back or button is of the type seen on WW2 era Italian badges, but its is nevertheless a perfect fit. It’s unclear why this Italian fitting has been used, but it may be a period ‘make do and mend’ adjustment due to the original larger backing plate having been lost or broken. Approximately 4.4cm across. Condition: good. The iron core is good, with very minimal paint loss, and a tiny fleck missing to the swastika. Toning to the silvered frame and and closed back. Intact screw post, and screw in backing plate.

A scarce late 19th century Victorian era silver plated buckle for the Naval Nursing Service, the forerunner of the QARNNS (formed in 1902). Dating from circa 1885-1900, the buckle is manufactured in silvered copper, with the Victorian crown, fouled anchor, with a laurel wreath surround. Loop claps to reverse for attaching the other half (now absent). Together with 2 WW2 era Loyal Service badges, each with button hole fittings, a WW1 officer’s bronze Royal Engineers cap badge (lacking slider), a WW2 bronze RAF medical service cap badge, plus button hole badges and an Artists Rifles buton. Condition: generally good to most. The nursing buckle’s silvered finish has tarnished, with the high points of the design having worn through to the copper base metal. Missing slider to the RE badge as noted in the description.

A good selection of late 19th and 20th century British military tunic buttons. In various sizes, with examples being silvered, brass, and anodised finishes. To include: the Royal Scots Fusiliers (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1952), the Seaforth Highlanders - Rosshire Buffs The Duke of Albany’s (used 1881-1961), Sherwood Foresters - Derbyshire Regiment (used 1881-1901), the Sherwood Foresters - Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment (used 1902-1952, and 1953-1970), the Ulster Defence Regiment (used 1970-1992), the Somerset Light Infantry (used 1881-1947), the South Staffordshire Regiment (used 1881-1902, 1902-1952, and 1952-1959), the South Wales Borderers (used 1881-1960), and the Staffordshire Regiment (used 1959-2007). 66 buttons in total. Condition: good. Some normal age and service wear, along with some tarnishing. Each button retains its shank to the reverse side.

A good selection of late 19th and 20th century British regimental tunic buttons, including some scarce WW1 examples. Made in various sizes and finishes, including brass, gilt brass, silvered, and anodised. To include example for the Royal Warwickshire Regiment (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1933), the 1st Birmingham Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1914, the 2nd Birmingham Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1914, the 3rd Birmingham Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1914, and other Royal Warwickshire Regiment examples (in use from 1933-1963). Plus, examples for the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (used from 1881-1920 and beyond), and the Worcester & Sherwood Foresters Regiment (used 1970-2007). 54 buttons in total. Condition: good. Normal age related wear and patination, with some polishing to the high points of the designs, and some tarnishing. Each button retains its shank to the reverse side.

A selection of late 19th, and 20th century British military tunic buttons. In various sizes, with examples being silvered, brass, an anodised. To include: the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment (used 1992-2006), Queen’s Own Highlander (used 1961-1994), Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment (used 1881-1902, 1902-1952, and 1952-1961), the Queen’s Regiment (used 1966-1992), the Queen’s Royal Surrey Regiment (used 1959-1966), the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (used from 1968 onwards), the Queen’s Royal (West Surrey) Regiment ((used 1881-1902, 1902-1909, and 1909-1959), Royal Regiment of Gloucestershire & Hampshire (circa 1970), the Royal Regiment of Wales (used 1959-2006), and the Royal Scots (used 1881-1959). 64 buttons total. Condition: good. Some normal age and service wear, plus tarnishing. Each button retains its shank to the reverse side.

A selection of circa WW2 era and later Royal Air Force related brooches and badges. To include: a post 1953 gilt and rhinestone sweetheart brooch, a post 1953 gold plated and enamel sweetheart brooch, gilt metal and enamel examples with pins to the reverse, an RAF Volunteer Reserve gilt metal button hole badge, and several examples with clutch pins to the reverse. Plus 2 Royal Fleet Reserve brooches, one post 1953 and another WW2 era, a WW2 era RAF side cap insignia with brass backing plate, and a button hole badge for the Air Training Corps. 19 badges / brooches in total. Condition: generally good to most pieces. Some normal age and service wear, including tarnishing and patination. Intact enamels to the items that have it.

A British 1888 pattern MK1 Type 2  ‘Lee Metford’ bayonet, complete with leather scabbard and Slade Wallace buff leather frog. With 2 brass rivets and oil hole to the wooden grips. Steel quillon and muzzle ring, plus pommel with button release catch. Matched numbers to the pommel and scabbard, plus the regimental marking of ‘1MM’ which is believed to be the 1st Monmouthshire Regiment. Blade dated ‘5’91’ for May 1891 at the ricasso, plus a broad arrow, inspection stamps, and bend test mark. Broad arrow marked to the back of the leather frog, but no obvious date marks. Approximately 44.4cm in its scabbard, blade length 30.5cm. Condition: generally good throughout. Normal age and service wear, with some darkening and patination to the metal parts. Some soiling to the leather frog, where it has rubbed against a uniform and the bayonet itself. Intact wooden grips and working button catch to the pommel. Good leather on the scabbard, with minimal wear. The blade would seem to have been cleaned with something abrasive in the past, with a little over 3/4 of the section from the point upwards having a matt finish, and the ricasso area being more shiny.

A WW1 German Iron Cross 1st class, complete with it’s fitted case of issue. A non maker marked example, made in the usual way, with a black painted magnetic iron core, sandwiched between a silvered frame and closed back. As is normally seen, there is a thin seam line to the edge of the frame where the 2 halves are joined together. The back has the distinctive ‘coke bottle’ style pin, together with a square section C clasp. The fitted case is of the usual form, with silver Maltese cross motif to the lid, and satin lining to the interior. The case also has a push button release to the edge. Given the shape of the pin to the reverse, this cross may be a later issued piece, perhaps from the 1920’s / 30’s. Approximately 4.5cm width. Condition: generally very good. The front side is excellent, with some of its original frosted finish remaining. The iron core is good, with no losses or corrosion. The back shows some tarnishing and patination from use, with the pin having minute scratching from wear, plus loss of the silvered finish. The case is in very good order, with only light contact marks to the surface in places.

A South African S1 bayonet for the Uzi Submachine gun. With black composite grips, and a parkerised pommel and cross guard, the former with a push button release catch. Parkerised single edge blade with false edge near the tip. Complete with a plastic sheathed scabbard with teardrop frog stud. Produced 1968 - 1976. Approximately 30.3cm length in scabbard, blade length 17cm. Condition: good. Some normal age and service wear, including some minor loss of finish to the metal parts. A little surface scratching to the plastic scabbard.

A scarce WW1 era Imperial German Seitengewehr M1914 (Gottscho) bayonet, complete with scabbard. Featuring wooden slab grips, with grooves cut into one side, a steel pommel and cross guard. Straight single edged blade with flattened spine and fuller. The ricasso is stamped with the makers mark for Gottscho, with a G and R within a circle, and the letters ‘BI’, plus an inspection stamp to the spine. Complete with its all steel scabbard with integral frog stud. A scarce bayonet to find, with some sources suggesting that only 27,000 were made. Approximately 52.9cm in its scabbard, blade length 36.5cm. Condition: generally good. Mostly clean blade, with some minor pitting at the ricasso. The wooden grip is missing a screw, and there is also a small possibility that the wooden grip is a later replacement. Working button release catch to the pommel. Some pitting and a few minor dents to the scabbard, plus one small screw missing.

A Belgian FN Model 1949 bayonet, lacking any Belgian issue marks, which would suggest it was made for export to one of a number of countries who utilised this bayonet (possibly Egypt in this instance). With wooden slab grips secured to 2 screw, and a steel pommel with button release catch. Short cross guard with muzzle ring, and a double edged blade with prominent central ridge. Complete with steel scabbard with frog stud. Marked with a serial number to the side of the pommel, and another different number to the throat area. The blade, cross guard and pommel all have a blued finish. Approximately 37.8cm in scabbard, blade length 23.1cm. Condition: generally good. Dark patina to the wooden grips, with contact marks and some wear. There is also a old chip to the wood near the pommel area. Both the blade and scabbard remain in good condition.

A Yugoslavian M1956 knife bayonet for the 9mm M1956 submachine gun. With moulded plastic grips with integrated sliding button release catch to the pommel. Blued double edged blade, with part number 36-189-6 stamped to the ricasso, and the serial number 48824. Complete with blued steel scabbard and brown leather frog. Approximately 28.8cm in scabbard, blade length 17.8cm. Condition: good. Normal light service and age wear, with light track lines to the blade where it has been withdrawn from the scabbard. Intact plastic grips, with only light contact marks. Good colour and patination to the leather frog.

A post WW2 Portuguese M1948 knife bayonet for the FBP Submachine Gun. With wooden slab grips secured by 2 screws. Black painted pommel with T shaped slot and button release catch. Painted oval shaped steel cross guard, with part muzzle ring. Black painted stiletto blade, of flattened diamond form. Complete with steel scabbard. Apparently unmarked except for the serial number 15268 stamped to the cross guard. Approximately 31cm in scabbard, blade length 17.5cm. Condition: good. Some normal light service wear to the wooden handle, and some areas of paint loss to the steel parts.

A 19th century French M1866 Chassepot bayonet, complete with scabbard. Of usual form, featuring a ribbed brass grip, with push button release catacombs built into the pommel. Steel cross guard with hooked quillon and muzzle ring. Yataghan style blade with single edge and fuller, plus a flattened spine that is dated 1874. Complete with steel scabbard with a rounded chape. Issue marks stamped into the ricasso on the blade, plus a serial number stamped to the cross guard. Approximately 71,2cm in its scabbard, blade length 57.3cm. Condition: generally good. Some age and service wear, with a little rust pitting to the scabbard. Reasonably clean blade with clear date and arsenal marks. The scabbard has a couple of shallow dents from use, and its suspension loop is missing, leaving 2 small holes in the scabbard.

A selection of late 19th and 20th century British regimental tunic buttons. To include examples for: the Norfolk Regiment (used 1881-1935), the Royal Norfolk Regiment (used 1935-1959), the North Staffordshire Regiment (used 1920-1959), the Northamptonshire Regiment (used 1881-1902, 1902-1952, and 1952-1959), the Northumberland Fusiliers (used 1881-1904, and 1904-1959), the Prince of Wales Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) (used 1881-1902, 1902-1952, and 1952-1958), the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders (used 1881-1901, and 1901-1952). Examples include brass, gilt brass, and anodised. 66 buttons total, in varying sizes. Condition: good. Some normal age and service wear to some examples, with some of the brass buttons showing evidence of polishing to the high points of the designs. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.

A scarce and important early 20th century Royal Portuguese Navy officers sword, once belonging to the last King of Portugal, Manuel II (1889-1932). Of usual form, featuring a fish skin grip (lacking wire binding), gilt brass guard with fouled anchor and crown, gilt brass backpiece leading up to a lions head pommel. Fold down catch to the guard to secure the blade into the scabbard, with raised button to the throat area of the scabbard. Steel single edged quill point blade and piped back, with gilded detail to both sides, plus an etched fouled anchor and crown, a fully rigged sailing ship, foliate patterns, and a black cartouche for adding a name. Complete with its black leather scabbard, with gilt brass throat, mid section, and chape, with the throat and mid section having suspension rings to attach to a sword belt. There is additionally an original bullion sword knot attached to the upper suspension ring, plus a 1911 dated photograph of King Manuel II, dedicated to ‘Antonio Pereira’ and signed ‘Manuel R’. The date of April 30th 1911, and the location of ‘Richmond’ quoted on the photograph would indicate that this was presented after the King had fled into exile. He is dressed in the uniform of a naval officer, and is pictured with the actual naval officer’s sword offered in this lot, albeit with a slightly different sword knot shown in the photograph. Provenance: the piece was originally acquired by Joaquim Pereira (who was formally known as Antonio), who began his service with the Portuguese Monarch, King Carlos I (1863-1908) in the late 19th century. In 1908 King Carlos was assassinated while travelling by carriage, with shots being fired from undergrowth by the Republican activists, Alfredo Luis da Costa, and Manuel Buica. The heir apparent, Luis Filipe, Prince of Portugal, Duke of Braganza was mortally wounded, with the future King Manuel being shot in the arm. Manuel’s reign lasted less than 3 years, and was overthrown during a military coup, after which the Portuguese First Republic was established. King Manuel II fled into exile, later settling in Fullwell Park in Twickenham, Middlesex, where he was to die aged 42 on July 2nd 1932. Joaquim Pereira was still in the service of the monarchy at the time of the King’s death in 1932, and he was given the opportunity to collect a number of the King’s belongings, one of which was this naval sword. There were numerous other pieces, including furniture that were stored at Fullwell Park, but they were lost during a flooding of the cellar they were stored in. The naval sword and other items have been passed down through the paternal line of the Pereira family, with Joaquim’s great-grandson being the present owner. Approximate length in scabbard 93cm, blade length 77.2cm. Condition: generally solid, with some age and service wear. The gilt finish has mostly worn away to the brass, with traces remaining in places. The blade has some mottling and some small areas of surface corrosion. The fish skin grip is intact, but the wire binding is absent. The leather to the scabbard is intact, but each of the brass mounts are missing their securing pins, and therefore will move. The photograph has some losses to the card mount, plus some light staining along the bottom edge.

A good selection of 19th and 20th century regimental tunic buttons. To include examples for the: Black Watch The Royal Highlanders (used 1881-1934), the Black Watch The Royal Highlanders (used 1934-2006), the Connaught Rangers (used 1881-1894,1894-1902, and 1902-1922), and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment (Berkshire & Wiltshire) (used 1958-1971), and the East Anglian Brigade (1959-1964). Examples include brass, gilt brass, silvered, and anodised. The sizes vary, with the smaller examples being worn at the cuff. 32 buttons total. Condition: good. Some normal light age and service wear, with some tarnishing and patination, and a little polishing wear to the high points on some examples. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.

A 19th century Portuguese M1885 Yataghan sword bayonet, with associated scabbard. With wooden slab grips secured by two rivets. Steel pommel with push button release catch, plus a steel cross guard with rounded quillon and muzzle ring. Yataghan style single edged blade, with flattened spine and deep fuller. Engraved to spine, but this is quite rubbed, and only the date of 1886 can be deciphered. Complete with black painted steel scabbard with frog stud, with the throat area having a faintly stamped serial number of A255. 61.5cm length in scabbard, blade length 47cm. Condition: generally good. Some normal age and service wear, with darkening and patination to the wooden grips, and a little darkening to the pommel and cross guard. Clean and bright blade, with usual track lines and age patination. A little black paint loss to the scabbard, but otherwise in good condition.

A good selection of 19th and 20th century British regimental tunic buttons. To include examples for: the Dorsetshire Regiment (used 1881-1900, and 1900-1958), the Dorsetshire Regiment 2nd Battalion mess (1881-1900), the Duke of Wellington Regiment (used 1881-1920, and 1920-2006), the East Lancashire Regiment (used 1881-1959), the Durham Light Infantry (used 1902-1948), the East Kent Regiment (used 1881-1920, and 1902-1935), the Royal East Kent Regiment (used 1935-1952), the East Surrey Regiment (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1952). Examples include brass, gilt brass, silvered, and anodised. Varying sizes, with the small type being worn on a tunic cuff. 63 buttons total. Condition: good. Normal light age and service wear, some some tarnishing and patination to the surface of some examples. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.

A scarce WW1 era German 98/05 saw-back Mauser bayonet, or so called ‘Butcher’s Bayonet’. With the usual wooden slab grips, each having diagonally cut grooves. Steel birds beak pommel, with button release catch, and a steel cross guard with an upturned quillon. Maker stamped to the ricasso area for ‘Deutsche Maschinenfabrik A.G Duisburg’. The Imperal crown, letter W and the number 16 for 1916 is stamped to the flat spine near the ricasso. The spear point blade has a double row of saw teeth to the upper edge, and a wide fuller running most of the length of the blade. The bayonet is complete with its steel scabbard, with integral frog stud. Approximately 51.8cm in its scabbard, blade length 36.7cm. Condition: fair. Damage and a little loss of wood to the grips on both sides. The button release has seized, but with some oil and a little patience it may be possible to release it. The blade shows scratching and darkening in places, but on the whole is in solid condition. The scabbard is complete, but is pitted to almost the entire surface. The bayonet would greatly benefit from having replacement grips fitted. Together with a relic Mauser 98/05 bayonet, with the more commonly seen ground off saw-back. Missing its wooden grips and scabbard, and with heavy pitting throughout.

A WW1 era Canadian Mark 2 Ross bayonet (1912 pattern). A seemingly undated example, with the only marks on the pommel being the usual ‘Ross Rifle Co Quebec Patented 1907’. 2 inspection stamps to the backpiece, with a crown over a number 4. The only other mark appears to be a a large embedded number ‘395’ stamped into one of the wooden grips. Working button release catch to the pommel, and morticed slot. The mark 2 Ross bayonet had a reduced length to the muzzle ring, making it flush to the cross guard. Complete with correct leather scabbard, with raised stitched seam to the reverse, and leather frog. Approximately 39.5cm in its scabbard, blade length 25.7cm. Condition: generally good. Normal age and service wear, with much darkening to the steel parts, and some darker spotting to the blade. A little old chipping to the one of the wooden grips around the screw holes. Good colour and patination to the leather parts, with the scabbard retaining its metal cap to the chape area.

A collection of medals and decorations, acquired from the estate of the last King of Portugal, Manuel II in 1932. To include:  Portugal military order of Vila Vicosa, Grand Cross star by Joaquim Augusta da Costa of Lisbon, plus another example by the same marker (minus its box, ribbon, and with some faults to the front. The Princely House Order of Hohenzollern Silver Cross of Merit, with original box, but minus its ribbon. A Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 1st Class Badge, which could be missing its flower suspension ring, and with an added pin to the reverse. A Spanish Order of Isabella the Catholic, by CE Jalvo, Madrid, complete with case and ribbon (and an additional loose enamel centrepiece). And, a miniature button hole fitting for the Portuguese Military Order of Christ, in silver gilt and enamel. Together with a silver filigree work and enamel match case, and silve gilt bracelet, with the case displaying the Royal arms of Portugal, and the bracelet having the insignia of Military Order of Christ (the case with silver assay mark). Notes: We’ve been able to confirm that 2 of the above mentioned decorations were known to have been conferred upon King Manual II of Portugal, those being the Portuguese Military order of Vila Viscosa, and the Portuguese Military Order of Christ - photographic evidence back this up, with Vila Viscosa decoration seen being worn by Manuel on his chest. A different grade of the Hohenzollern Cross was conferred upon Manuel, but it would not seem to match the example in this collection. It’s assumed that perhaps the other decorations were once conferred on other family members, or retainers. Provenance: the piece was originally acquired by Joaquim Pereira (who was formally known as Antonio), who began his service with the Portuguese Monarch, King Carlos I (1863-1908) in the late 19th century. In 1908 King Carlos was assassinated while travelling by carriage, with shots being fired from undergrowth by the Republican activists, Alfredo Luis da Costa, and Manuel Buica. The heir apparent, Luis Filipe, Prince of Portugal, Duke of Braganza was mortally wounded, with the future King Manuel being shot in the arm. Manuel’s reign lasted less than 3 years, and was overthrown during a military coup, after which the Portuguese First Republic was established. King Manuel II fled into exile, later settling in Fullwell Park in Twickenham, Middlesex, where he was to die aged 42 on July 2nd 1932. Joaquim Pereira was still in the service of the monarchy at the time of the King’s death in 1932, and he was given the opportunity to collect a number of the King’s belongings, which included these medals and decorations. There were numerous other pieces, including furniture that were stored at Fullwell Park, but they were lost during a flooding of the cellar they were stored in. The decorations and other items have been passed down through the paternal line of the Pereira family, with Joaquim’s great-grandson being the present owner. Condition: generally good to most items. The Military Order of Vila Vicosa is in good condition, with intact enamels, and a good gilt finish - the second example has a white enamel star missing out the front, plus some dulling to the finish. The Hohenzollern Cross of Merit is in good condition, with just a little wear to the exterior and interior of the case, and is minus its ribbon. The Order of the Rising Sun has some hairline fractures to several the white enamel rays, and it’s presumed that the very edges of the rays have been bent back slightly, thus causing stress to the enamel. The central red enamel boss is in good condition, and the badge retains most of its gilt finish. The Order of Isabella the Catholic remains in good condition, as do the remaining 3 items in the collection.

A WW1 era Austro-Hungarian M1895 bayonet for the Mannlicher rifle. Marked F.G.G.Y for the Hungarian manufacture of Femaru Fegyver Gepgyar in Budapest, plus the double headed eagle for the Austro-Hungarian empire. With wooden slab grips, secured by raised rivets, and a steel pommel with a working button release catch. Straight cross guard with small muzzle ring, with the former having a stamped serial number mark of ‘58’. Straight single edged blade with deep fuller and a flat spine. Complete with blued metal scabbard, with frog stud (this also being maker marked and having the double headed eagle). Approximately 37.1cm in its scabbard, blade length 23.4cm. Condition: good. Nice age and service patination to the wooden grips, with the cross guard and pommel having a bright finish. The blade shows some darkening and mottling to the steel, more so towards the ricasso end. Some normal service wear to the surface of the scabbard, but overall a good finish. A nice example of its type.

A scarce M1927 Finnish bayonet, mostly used with the M27 Mosin Nagant rifle. Marked ‘Fiskars’ to the ricasso, and the serial number of ‘25392’ to the tang area. Wooden grips, secured by 2 rivets, and a birds beak pommel with button release catch. Cross guard with muzzle ring and slightly curved quillon. Single edged blade with fuller, and rounded spine. Complete with dark painted steel scabbard, with 2 grooves to each side, and a teardrop shaped frog stud. Approximately 43.2cm in scabbard, blade length 30.1cm. Condition: generally good. Some normal age and service wear. Good clean blade, with minimal track lines. A little pitting to the quillon area, but overall the metal parts are good. Some minor contact marks to the painted scabbard, and very little paint loss.

A scarce selection of 19th century British, and Canadian foot regiment tunic buttons, ranging from the mid to late 19th century. To include examples for: the 91st (Argyllshire) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1864), the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (used 1856-1881), the 93rd (Sutherland) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881), the 94th Regiment of Foot (used 1832-1855), the 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881), the 96th Regiment of Foot (used 1841-1849), the 97th (Earl of Ulster’s) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881), the 98th Regiment of Foot (used 1830-1881), and the 100th (Prince of Wales Canadian) Regiment of Foot (used 1858-1881). Including examples in brass, and gilt brass. 12 buttons in total. Condition: generally very good. Some normal age and service related wear, plus tarnishing and patination to the surface of some. Each button retains its shank to the reverse side.

A good selection of late 19th and 20th century British military tunic buttons, in various sizes and finishes, including brass, blackened, silvered, gilt, and anodised. To include: numerous Rifle Brigade examples, made from 1881-1958, with several Victorian blackened brass pieces, and silvered officer quality examples. Plus, buttons for Suffolk Regiment (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1952), the Royal Sussex Regiment (used 1885-1959), and the Royal Sussex Regiment 5th Battalion Cinque Ports. 67 buttons in total. Condition: good. Some normal service and age related wear to some examples, such as polishing to the high points of the designs, loss of blackened finish, and general tarnishing and patination. Each button retains each shank to the reverse side.

An scarce Edward VII issued Royal Victorian Medal in bronze. Complete with its original ribbon, and dark green leather box with a gilt King’s crown to the lid. The medal is unnamed as issued, but was consigned along with other decorations and other items once belonging to the last King of Portugal, Manuel II (please see other lots within this auction). King Manual would certainly not have been awarded this medal himself, as it was awarded to persons who had rendered services to the British monarch, or members of the Royal Family. The decoration was first instituted by Queen Victoria in 1896, and continues to be awarded to this day, being a personal gift from the monarch. The obverse shows the uniformed bust of Edward VII, with the reverse having the King’s monogram within a wreath. The original ribbon fitted indicates that it was awarded to a British subject. Condition: good. The medal would not appear to have ever been polished for some time, with the bronze having achieved a nice chocolate colour. There are some small contact marks to the face of the medal, likely where it has had contact with other medals in the past. The case has some light contact marks to the leather, but the inside is very clean to the satin and velvet lining. The button release catch works as it should.

A late WW1 era British 1907 pattern bayonet by Sanderson, complete with scabbard. Dated at the ricasso for September 1918, and a reissue date mark of 1924. The bayonet features a blued steel pommel and cross guard, with the latter having an integral muzzle ring. With wooden slab grips, secured by 2 screws. The blade has a rounded spine, with single edge and fuller. The pommel carries regimental marks and serial numbers, which read ‘520 AAM’ and ‘DEP RA 127’. The scabbard is of usual form, having a leather body with steel throat and chape held in place by metal staples. The leather on the scabbard has an embossed mark, but its faint and impossible to read properly. Approximately 57.5cm in its scabbard, blade length 43cm. Condition: generally good. Some normal service and age wear, with light contact marks to the wood grips and metal parts. The button release catch on the pommel works as it should. Clean blade with limited signs of use.