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Lot 13
Militia Engineers Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A fine scarce die-stamped converted example. Gilt Royal Arms with scroll below ornamented with laurel resting on attached scroll ‘Militia Engineers’. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 855) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 855 in ‘Head-dress Badges of the British Army’. Hugh King Collection
Lot 18
Royal Army Medical Corps Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1898-1901. A fine rare die-stamped example. Gilt Royal Arms, pierced around the shield, with tri-part scroll below inscribed ‘Royal Army Medical Corps’. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1002) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1002 in ‘Head-dress Badges of the British Army’. Hugh King Collection
Lot 20
Scottish. 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A good scarce die-stamped brass example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter; detachable central numerals ‘75’ (set in circular mount). Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 209) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 209 in ‘Head-dress Badges of the British Army’. Hugh King Collection
Lot 22
Royal Army Medical Corps Victorian OR’s helmet plate. circa 1898-1901. A good scarce die-stamped brass example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter; within the Garter a separate white metal seeded plate, the centre cut out in the form of a Geneva Cross with red cloth backing. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 1004) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1004 in ‘Head-dress Badges of the British Army’. Hugh King Collection
Lot 88
1st Middlesex Engineer Volunteers Officer’s head-dress badge circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-cast silver plated example. Crowned Union spray resting in scroll ‘1st Middlesex Engineer Vols’. ‘VR’ superimposed on the stalks of the spray. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 883) Formed 6th January, 1860 by the staff of the South Kensington Museum. Hugh King Collection
Lot 108
10th (Scottish) Bn. The King’s (Liverpool Regiment) post 1908 waist belt clasp. A good nickel example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed ‘The King’s Liverpool Regt’; seeded centre bears ‘10’ over ‘Scottish’ over ‘Bn’. Thistle ends. VGC 8th (Scottish) VB raised 4th October 1900 with HQ at 22 Highgate St. 16th April 1901 Highland Dress sanctioned. Forbes tartan worn, taken from first CO Col. C. Forbes Bell VD. Transferred to Territorial Force as 10th Bn. 1st April 1908 with HQ at 7 Fraser Street. Hugh King Collection
Lot 233
8th (Macclesfield) Cheshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian head-dress badge circa 1860. A fine rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned oval strap ‘Macclesfield Rifle Volunteers’ resting in an oak wreath; ‘8’ on the strap’s tail. Silvered Prince of Wales’s plumes mounted to voided centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC Formed 15th August, 1860. Hugh King Collection
Lot 311
Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Victorian Gentleman Cadet’s post 1878 helmet plate. A fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with full laurel wreath and pierced strap ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’. Three loops to reverse. Red and blue enamel absent otherwise GC. (KK 1070) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1070 in ‘Head-dress Badges of the British Army’.
Lot 421
Royal Artillery Victorian Officer’s dress Pouch Belt & Pouch. A fine example of dark blue melton cloth, the face edged with gold lace of regimental pattern. To the centre, heavily gold embroidered Royal Arms and crimson velvet cushion scroll ‘Ubique’ within a wreath of oak leaves and acorns; an applied gilt metal gun to the base of the wreath which rests on a padded tri-part crimson velvet cushion scroll inscribed ‘Quo fas et gloria ducunt’. Reverse complete with tin lined wallet, gilt floral ends and plain belt loops GC ... Accompanied by gold lace belt of regimental pattern, complete with ornate buckle tip and slide. Bullion remains fresh and bright.
Lot 616
Photographic portrait of an Officer on HM Submarine E55. A three quarter length photographic study of Lieutenant Charles Griffiths by Adolphus Teas of Ipswich. He is shown in full dress with cocked hat in his right hand; his left hand holds his gloves and sword. Card mount with ink inscription ‘Yours always as ever, very faithfully, Charles Griffiths. H.M. Submarine E55 1.9.16.’ VGC E55 was built by Denny, Dumbarton and launched on 5th February 1916; it had a complement of 3 Officers and 28 Ratings. It was commanded by Lieutenant Commander Gilbert Kellett as part of 9th ‘Overseas’ Flotilla based at Harwich
Lot 630
‘History of the Dress of The Royal Regiment of Artillery’ Original Edition Covering the period 1625-1897 compiled and illustrated by Captain MacDonald 1899. An excellent scarce limited edition profusely illustrated and complete with colour plates. Original hard cover GC Minor age wear clean condition.
Lot 663
1955 Household Brigade record of full dress clothing. A scarce reference produced in August 1955 by Ministry of Supply entitles ‘A Comprehensive Literary and Photographic Record of Full Dress Clothing August 1955’. Professionally rebound into red cloth cover. GC ... Accompanied by Dress Regulations for the Army 1969. Professionally rebound in hard back red cloth. VGC (2 items)
Lot 664
Dress Regulation Royal Navy and Royal Marines 1966. A scarce edition, with a number of clear photographic illustrations of uniforms and badges. Professionally rebound in blue hard binder cover VGC ... Accompanied by ‘Admiralty Specification for Naval Uniform Badges’. This official publication dated 1959. GC (2 items)
Lot 665
Royal Navy Officer’s Uniform Dress Regulations 1937 Original Edition. A rare example of the Admiralty Uniform Regulations for Officers of The Fleet 1937. Containing a large number of clear illustrations of both uniforms and badges including the Air branch, pre Fleet Air Arm. Original blue cloth cover. GC clean condition.
Lot 670
Edwardian 1903 & 1908 ‘Dress worn by Gentlemen at His Majesty’s Court and Occasions of Ceremony’ Rare Original publications giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard Reference source book. Clean condition. (2 items)
Lot 671
George V 1912 & 1921 ‘Dress worn by Gentlemen at His Majesty’s Court and Occasions of Ceremony’ Rare Original publications giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard Reference source book. Clean condition have been used. (2 items)
Lot 672
1929 & 1937 ‘Dress worn by Gentlemen at His Majesty’s Court and Occasions of Ceremony’ Rare Original publications giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard Reference source book. Clean condition have been used. (2 items)
Lot 673
Royal Navy 1907 Dress Regulations for Petty Officers Men & Boys. Original Edition. A very rare original example, retaining a number of pull out illustrations. Original cloth soft cover. GC ... Accompanied by a 1916 publication ‘Hints for Flight Sub-Lieutenants Royal Naval Air Service. Has been used GC (2 items)
Lot 675
Dress & Insignia Worn at Court 1937. A rare 1937 publication giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard reference source book. GC ... Accompanied by notes on British Army uniforms. (2 items)
Lot 696
Selection of Uniform Dress Regulation Reprints. Each book is a reprint of an original official publication. Comprising: Royal Navy 1879 ... Dress Regulation of the Army 1911 ... Similar 1934 ... Dress Regulations for the Canadian Army 1907 ... Uniform and Dress of the Army and Navy Confederate States 1861 ... Wm Jones & Compy Contractors catalogue to the British Navy, Army & Volunteers ... Uniforms of the British Army, Navy and Court 1894. All books in good clean condition with hard covers. VGC ... Plus photocopy of Uniform Dress of the Army of the United States. Soft cover (8 items)
Lot 702
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and Countess Haig Signed Presentation Photograph. This fine study of the Field Marshal wearing full dress uniform, Orders and Medals. He is shown full length, holding his baton. The photograph is signed ‘Haig F.M.’. The card mount with the additional hand written ink text ‘In remembrance of my husband Countess Haig 1928’. The mount with the photographic studio name ‘Bassano’. The photograph is mounted into a contemporary glazed frame with a silver presentation plaque ‘Presented by Countess Haig to remain in HMS Spey whilst the ship remains in full commission’. Image and signatures are clear. Overall size 14 x 18 inches. This photograph of the Field Marshal was taken at the London studio of Bassano on the 19th July 1921. HMS Spey was a patrol class ship which remained in commission until 1938, original being launched in 1917
Lot 723
Norfolk Regiment Richard Simkin watercolour A good quality watercolour depicting different studies of Officer’s of the Regiment from 1742 to 1906. Each Officer is depicted full length in scarlet uniform with the appropriate head dress and accoutrements for the period. Mounted into a glazed gilt frame. Colours remain bright, detail good Overall size 17 1/2 x 23 inches
Lot 756
Royal Artillery Edwardian OR’s full dress cap. A scarce transitional example. Dark blue cloth with scarlet piping to the welt and cap band complete with brass Territorial Artillery cap badge and silvered General Service buttons, also thin black leather chin strap. The interior retains leather sweatband and ink written label Hobson & Sons 3rd Battery Cpl Glover. GC with minor service wear.
Lot 790
Queen’s Own Staffordshire Yeomanry Officer’s 1881 pattern Tunic The full dress uniform of Quartermaster Hon Major Z Cartwright. The lot includes an original photograph of the Major wearing this uniform. Comprising: a scarce example of dark blue melton cloth with scarlet facings to collar and cuffs. Cuffs elaborately decorated with silver lace. Collar with single lace band. Silver cord shoulder straps with Victorian crowned silvered regimental buttons. Rank of post 1901 Crowns indicating Captain. To each breast six plaited silver cord drop loops, these with concealed hook and eye fastening and loop and olivettes fastening. The interior lining is now absent. The silver lace and cord remains bright, but now with some stitching faults, shoulder cords absent. One of two small moth holes not effecting the overall appearance ... Overalls of dark blue cloth, with scarlet line ... Accompanied by: .... Universal pattern mess jacket, dark blue cloth with scarlet silk faced lapels (silk shot). The shoulder straps with Captain rank stars. (Collar badges absent) ... Scarlet waistcoat, mounted with silvered Queen’s crown regimental buttons ... Dark blue waistcoat with leaf embroidered decoration ... Large quantity of family and regimental photographs. All contained in metal uniform storage trunk with name to the lid. Overall GC. (6 items plus photographs)
Lot 801
Royal Horse Artillery Victorian Officer’s Full Dress tunic, pouch and belt. A rare example. Comprising: Tunic of the Eton style. Dark blue melton cloth, with scarlet facings to the collar, which in turn is mounted with silver bullion flaming grenades and edged with gold regimental pattern lace. To each breast 18 double loops of gold cord, each mounted with a gilt metal regimental ball button. To the shoulders plaited bullion shoulder cords with rank indicating Lieutenant. The reverse of the tunic is emblazoned with gold bullion cord which is arranged in crows foot loops at the top and flows down the back terminating in Austrian knots. The interior is with quilted lining. The overall condition is good, bullion remains bright, fitted with replacement anodised cuff buttons ... Overalls of dark blue with scarlet line ... Black leather boots fitted with gilt spurs and retaining wooden trees ... Officer’s gold bullion busby lines ... Officer’s pouch belt and pouch of regimental pattern The gold lace belt retaining gilt ornate buckle tip and slide. The pouch with dark blue melton cloth flap, this edged with gold lace of regimental pattern. To the centre, heavily gold embroidered Victorian Royal Arms and crimson velvet cushion scroll ‘Ubique’ within a wreath of oak leaves and acorns; an applied gilt metal gun to the base of the wreath which rests on a padded tri-part crimson velvet cushion scroll inscribed ‘Quo fas et gloria ducunt’. Reverse complete with tin lined wallet, gilt floral ends and plain belt loops. Pouch complete with cover. ... Victorian Officer’s bullion regimental waist belt, complete with fire gilt ‘snake’ pattern clasp and associated slings. The overall condition is good. (6 items)
Lot 805
WW2 RAF Ferry Command Aircrew Officer’s Tunic. An extremely rare Canadian tailored example, of light weight Khaki cloth. This four pocket service dress is complete with chrome RAFFC special pattern buttons and to the left breast bullion brevet, with circulate ‘RAF’ surmounted by an Astral Crown and below embroidered initials ‘T.C. 45’ this probably referring to Transport Command 45 Group (Dorval, Quebec) responsible for the transatlantic air bridge. To each cuff two bands of lace, the left with the addition of a Star. Tailored with waist belt. The interior with a Montreal tailor’s label and typed name ‘A Lates July 4?’. Overall GC. Dorval, Quebec
Lot 810
Royal Horse Guards Blues & Royals Officer’s full dress tunic. An Elizabeth II example of dark blue material, with scarlet facings to the cuff and collar, both embroidered with bullion oak leaf and acorns. To the left shoulder the Bullion Imperial Eagle device. and complete with gilt RHG 1D buttons. To the shoulders gold bullion shoulder cords, the right shoulder with aiguillettes terminating with gilt metal tags. The interior with quilted lining and tailor’s label of ‘Rodgers John Jones Ltd of London and first issue date of 1978. The lining with various names. The tunic with service wear, but remains a good display item. Please note now tailored with scarlet gauntlet cuffs, these sporting Victorian RHG buttons and have been crudely stitched and glued to the tunic, and with light mothing.
Lot 814
WW2 Period RAF Officer’s Service Dress Tunic. A good clean example, to the left breast flat RAF Pilots wings, with a DFC ribbon. To the cuffs Squadron Leader rank lace and complete with RAF brass buttons. The interior pocket with tailor’s label of Simpson Piccadilly (no name or date). GC
Lot 825
English Civil Court Dress. A Very good example of fine quality quilted silk lined Coatee of dark blue velvet with one row of six bright cut steel buttons ... Waistcoat of blue velvet (Complete with buttons)... Waistcoat of cream silk (Complete with buttons) ... Breeches of blue velvet (Complete with buttons) .... Cocked Hat of black material with black silk rosette and five cut steel chains. The interior with quilted black cotton lining ... Shoes of black patent leather (age wear) ... Pair of cut steel buckles (contained in fitted case) ... Pair of white kid leather gloves. The whole contained in a metal storage tin, the inside lid with the tailor’s details of ‘Thresher & Glenny London’. Good clean condition. Near VGC (9 items)
Lot 826
Scottish Civil Court Dress Complete with Sword of Lord Blackburn A good attributed example. Comprising: fine quality quilted silk lined Coatee of dark blue velvet with one row of six bright cut steel buttons, quilted silk lining to the interior part shot and complete with lace cuffs ... Waistcoat of cream silk (Complete with buttons) ... Breeches of blue velvet Complete with cut steel buckles .... Cocked Hat of black material with black silk rosette and five cut steel chains. The interior with quilted black cotton lining, this bearing tailor’s label ... Black stockings ... Shoes of black patent leather, fitted with a pair of cut steel buckles ... Black cloth and velvet sword frog ... Court Sword, the blade with etched decoration, the hilt with gilt shell guard, single bar guard and the solid gilt grip is surmounted by an urn pommel. Contained in original black leather and gilt mounted scabbard. Complete with bullion sword knot. GC gilt dulled.... The whole contained in a metal storage tin, this has been repainted but retains original brass name plaque of ‘The Hon Lord Blackburn’. The inside lid with the tailor’s details of ‘J. Stewart & Son Edinburgh’. Good clean condition. Near VGC Lord Colin Blackburn a Scottish Judge In 1876 he was made a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary and a life peer. He died in 1896
Lot 971
Royal Siam (Thailand) Navy Officer’s Presentation Sword To W/C F.F. Lambert DSO., DFC. CD., C de G. A rare example, complimented by Wing Commander Frederick Frank Lambert’s service dress tunic. The sword was retailed by Gives of London. The straight single edged blade with etched decoration depicting the crest of the Royal Siam Navy and to the forte the retailer’s details of ‘Gieves’ The hilt with an open gilt bar guard incorporating the Arms of Siam. The white shagreen grip, is decorated with twist wire binding and surmounted by an Elephant head pommel. Complete with original leather and gilt mounted scabbard. The top mount of the scabbard with presentation scrip ‘To Wing Commander F.F. Lambert DSO., DFC., CD, C de G Burma India Far East 1941-1942 from Commander Ut Kasem Tantiprasut’. The overall condition is good, gilt to the hilt bright and fresh, blade with some staining and the leather has lost its colouring ... Accompanied by a post 1953 RCAF light weight service dress tunic. To the left breast RCAF Pilot Wings, medal ribbons: DSO, DFC, IGS, 1939/45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, with rosette, Africa Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal, MID, Canadian Decoration, with Rosette, French C de G. The lining with tailor’s label of Randoff Hagen Zweibrucken. GC ... Also accompanied by a 1992 model making magazine giving details of Mosquito aircraft flown by W/C Lambert. (three items) Wing Commander Frederick Frank Lambert DSO., DFC., CD., C de G was born in Wilkie Saskatchewan. After a short service with Royal Canadian Navy Reserve he sailed to England and joined the RAF in 1936. Granted a permanent commission he qualified as a Pilot and served with 27 Squadron on the North West Frontier. Still serving in India at the outbreak of the Second World War, he continued to serve here and then was posted to 2 Fighter Wing in Burma. In 1942 he returned to the UK and after a conversion course was posted to 141 on Intruder Operations flying the Mosquito and was then posted to 515 Squadron of 100 Special Operations Group. He was awarded the DFC in August 1944 and the DSO January 1945. During his service he shot down two enemy aircraft. After the war he transferred to the RCAF and held various posts, until his retirement in 1962, he died in the UK 1998.
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