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Lot 277
BOUCHERON, A DIAMOND SET RING, BROOCH AND EAR CLIP SUITE CIRCA 1960The brooch with interlocking textured crescent panels with four claw set brilliant cut diamond accents, approximately 1.80 carats total, the double pin signed Boucheron, Made in France, stamped with French poinçon and 18 750; together with a matching diamond dress ring, approximately 1.32 carats, signed Boucheron, Made in France; and a pair of diamond ear clips approximately 1.07 carats, signed Boucheron London, with London 1961 hallmark and maker's mark BMCo; with original green suede pouches from BoucheronSize/dimensions: brooch 4.4cm wide; finger size F 1/2; earrings 2.5cm wideGross weight: 53.5 gramsCondition Report: The brooch has some light wear commensurate with age and use, the diamonds are bright and lively. The earrings have some light signs of use, the diamonds are bright and lively. The ring has denting and signs of wear commensurate with use, particularly to the sides of the shank, there is an internal sprung sizing band, one of the diamonds has been subtly replaced, the signature is rubbed but readableThe earrings, the clips are well sprung, some light wearDiamonds are bright and lively, mostly G-H, clarity mostly VVS-VS Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 288
JACOB & CO., A MOONSTONE AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe oval cabochon moonstone displaying chatoyancy, within a surround of brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1.68 carats, with two pavé set brown diamond set leaf details, to a hammered shank, stamped JACOB & CO with maker's mark, numbered 91223790 and stamped 750Size/dimensions: finger size approximately NGross weight: 12.8 grams
Lot 292
Y BOUCHERON, ONYX, CORAL AND DIAMOND BANGLE, RING AND EAR CLIP SUITE The bangle with polished a onyx band to reeded coral orb terminals with brilliant cut diamond collars and beaded detail, approximately 1.00 carat total, signed Boucheron and numbered 2753, stamped OR 750 with French poinçons; together with a pair matching of hooped ear clips, signed Boucheron and numbered 38513, stamped OR 750 with French poinçons; and a similar onyx, diamond and coral dress ring, the cabochon oval and pear shaped coral within a crossover diamond surround, approximately 0.92 carats total, to a reeded tapered shank, signed Boucheron and numbered 461C, stamped 750 with French poinçonsSize/dimensions: bangle inner width 6cm, earrings 3.3cm long, finger size NGross weight: 98.8 gramsCondition Report: The bangle has one hinged section just below the diamond collar, it is in good working order, there is some light wear to the bangle Earrings, the number may be 3B513, one of the earrings bases has been reglued to the gold backing, the hinged clips in good working orderThe ring has some scuffs and scratchesAll diamonds present and correct, bright and lively, the signatures are all readableCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 310
Y A CORAL AND DIAMOND CLUSTER DRESS RINGThe oval cabochon coral within a pavé set eight cut diamond leaf shaped panels and rope twist surround, approximately 0.24 carats total, to rope twist shoulders and polished shankSize/dimensions: finger size O 1/2Gross weight: 17.9 gramsCondition Report: The coral has a matt appearance, may benefit from repolishing, there is a small diamond missing from the leaf surround, the ring has general wear, unmarked, the setting has been rhodium plated and the back of the ring has the gold colour coming through on the shank, the rest of the setting has some wear, some patches where the plating is worn and some gold is coming through, particularly to the claw tips, but it isn't desperately noticeable. The is glue around the base of the coral, but this appears to have been from manufacture, it is discoloured. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 330
A SINGLE STONE DIAMOND RINGThe old European cut diamond weighing 4.30 carats in a claw setting, to diamond accented shoulders; together with a cubic zirconia set dress ringSize/dimensions: first finger size OGross weight: 3.7 gramsCondition Report: The diamond has a few pin point inclusions, VS2 clarity, colour estimated H/I, low to medium fluorescence. The setting has numerous repairs including to the shoulders, gallery and the claws, part of the gallery has some damage and one of the claws is missing. The shank has been replaced. The dress ring has some abrasion to the facet edges, it has some signs of wear. The fractionally smaller looking stone is the diamond, the other stone is the CZ.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 335
THEO FENNELL, A DIAMOND AND PERIDOT DRESS RING LONDON 2003The squared mixed cut peridot collet set above a pavé set brilliant cut diamond shank, approximately 1.24 carats total, the back of the setting pierced with the Theo Fennel monogram, the shaped shank with TF maker's mark Size/dimensions: finger size MGross weight: 9.6 gramsCondition Report: The peridot has small nicks to the facet edges, and to some of the facets, the stone is quite bright, there is a tiny possible split to the peridot setting on one of the corners, but the stone is still secure, the diamonds are all present and correct, bright and lively. Some scuffing to the back of the shank, the shank has a slight gold tone coming through where the rhodium plating has worn off. Some slight rubbing to the hallmark, but still clear. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 159
* Air Vice Marshal Robert Linton Ragg. A WWII period RAF tunic belonging to Air Vice Marshal Robert Linton Ragg, CB, CBE, AFC, MID (1901-1973), blue cloth with Flights Ltd tailors label stamped AVM. R.L. Ragg and dated 20/2/53, RAF cloth brevet and medal ribbons representing a long and destinguished career, G.VI.R. silver staybrite buttons, rank stripes to cuffs, 78 cm long with trousers and RAF Museum card labels inscribed (Ragg) with collection number 78/U/94, the same label stitched to the lining, together with officers cap pre 1953 by Flights Ltd, a mess dress jacket, waistcoat and trousers worn by Ragg all with RAF museum collection labels QTY: (1)NOTE:Air Vice Marshal Robert Linton Ragg, CB, CBE, AFC, MID (1901-1973) was educated at the Dragon School, Oxford and Dulwich College, he joined the RAF in 1921 (Pilot Officer) and saw active service with No 45 Squadron in Kurdistan. He returned to England in 1925 and served as an experimental pilot in Farnborough, being awarded the AFC and Royal Aeronautical Society's Pilcher Memorial Prize in 1926. He joined No 203 Squadron in 1931 and was stationed at Basra, Iraq. The unit were equipped with Short Rangoons and undertook anti-piracy and policing duties in the Persian Gulf. Ragg held a number of senior posts during WWII and retired from service in 1955. His medal group was sold at Spink London.
Lot 161
* Air Chief Marshal Sir William Lawrence Mary MacDonald. An RAF tunic belonging to Air Chief Marshal Sir William Lawrence Mary MacDonald, GCB, CBE, DFC, ADC (1908-1984), blue cloth with J.C. Wells Ltd tailors label inscribed Air Vice Marshal Macdonald and dated 1/56, RAF cloth brevet, medal ribbons representing a long and distinguished career, E.II.R. brass buttons and rank stripes to the cuffs, 78 cm long with an RAF Museum card label inscribed 'Jacket No 1 Dress B/G Officers (MacDonald) with collection number 81/U/136, the same number stitched to the lining QTY: (1)NOTE:Air Chief Marshal Sir William Lawrence Mary MacDonald, GCB, CBE, DFC, ADC (1908-1984) was born in County Cork and educated at Castleknock College, he joined the RAF in 1929 and appointed Officer Commanding No 150 Squadron in 1938, he served during WWII and participated in the Battle of France where on 30 September 1940 his Fairey Battle bomber was chased to treetop height by three German fighters and he cartwheeled into a French field. He continued his service holding many senior posts including Air Officer for Administration at Headquarters No 84 Group in 1944.Post-war service saw MacDonald become Commandant of the Central Flying School, he served in Singapore in 1958 and was promoted to Air Marshal in 1960, his final appointment was Air Secretary in 1962 and he was made Air Aide-de-Camp to the Queen in 1965, retiring from service the following year.
Lot 165
* Air Marshal Sir Gerald Ernest Gibbs. A WWII RAF tunic belonging to Air Marshal Sir Gerald Ernest Gibbs, KBE, CIE, MC & Two Bars (1896-1992), blue cloth with RAF cloth brevet, medal ribbons representing a long and distinguished career, brass king's crown buttons and Air Marshal stripes to the cuffs, 89 cm long, with RAF Museum collection label inscribed 'Jacket, No 1 Dress B/G Officers 1943 (Gibbs) collection number 78/U/81, the same number stitched in the lining QTY: (1)NOTE:Air Marshal Sir Gerald Ernest Gibbs KBE, CIE, MC & Two Bars (1896-1992) was educated at Kingston Grammar School, Surrey, he became a double ace during WWI having shot down 10 enemy aircraft in the SE 5 biplane. He was a senior commander during WWII and commander-in-chief of the Indian Air Force, he retired from service and resided in Hararem Zimbabwe in 1984.
Lot 168
* Air Vice Marshal Harold Jace Roach. An RAF uniform belonging to Air Vice Marshal Harold Jace Roach CB, CBE, OBE, AFC (1896-1977), comprising jacket with RAF full dress cloth brevet, medal ribbon bars representing a long and distinguished service, brass king's crown buttons, tailors label for Johns & Pegg, inscribed 'air vice marshal H Roach, Oct 49', with service trousers and mess jacket, waistcoat and trousers (pre 1940 pattern), officers greatcoat (1936 pattern), officers no 1 dress (dated 1944) and trousers, all with corresponding RAF Museum Collection labels QTY: (4)NOTE:Air Vice Marshal Harold Jace Roach CB, CBE, OBE, AFC (1896-1977), served with the Royal Naval Reserve / Royal Naval Air Service from 16 December 1915, he transferred to the RAF on 1 April 1918 and advanced to Wing Commander by 1936. He served throughout WWII and his final rank was Air Vice Marshal on 1 January 1949, Roach retired from service in 1951.
Lot 170
* Battle of Britain. A WWII RAF No1A dress tunic belonging to Air Marshal Sir Hector Douglas McGregor (1910-1973), blue cloth with cloth RAF brevet, ribbon bars representing a long and distinguished service, brass buttons, rank cuffs, 80 cm long, with an RAF Museum collectors label card inscribed 'Jacket, No 1A Dress B/G officers. pre-1953 (MacGregor) 78/U/93, the same collection number stitched to the lining QTY: (1)NOTE:Air Marshal Sir Hector Douglas McGregor (1910-1973) was born in Wairoa, New Zealand and educated at Napier Boys High School, he joined the RAF in 1928 and was posted to 3 FTS in 1929, later joining 111 Squadron at Hornchurch later that year. He went to 407 (Fleet Fighter) Flight in HMS Courageous in 1931. He held a series of senior posts throughout the 1930s and in 1938 joined 33 Squadron being posted to Lydda in 1939 undertaking policing duties. He was awarded the DSO for assisting ground forces to round up tribesmen who were terrorising certain areas.He returned to England in 1940 and converted to Hurricanes with 213 Squadron at Biggin Hill. On 31 May 1940 he went on patrol over Dunkirk and was shot down, he baled out but came down in a minefield. He found his way out unscathed and was returned by ship to Dover.McGregor claimed a Ju88 destroyed and another damaged on 11 August 1940, a Me110 destroyed the following day and a Ju88 damaged on the 20th. In 1941 he commanded RAF Ballyhalbert and received a mention in despatches. From 1942 to 1943 he commanded RAF Tangmere and later that year appointed Group Captain Ops at Mediterranean Air Command.In April 1944 he became Allied Deputy Director of Operations, Intelligence Plans, North Africa and Italy. He took part in the negotiations at the time of the Italian Armistice, focusing on the handing over of the Italian Air Force. He was awarded the US Legion of Merit in April 1944 and CBE in June 1945. McGregor retired from service in 1964.
Lot 245
* RAF Greatcoats. A WWII period RAF greatcoat worn by Squadron Leader, thin blue cloth with rank stripes to shoulder cords and VR brass insignia, black composite buttons, 120 cm long, together with another WWII RAF greatcoat, heavy blue cloth with Horne tailor's label and brass king's crown buttons, 122 cm long, plus two mess dress jackets and a waistcoat, all with king's crown buttons QTY: (5)
Lot 246
* Air Chief Marshal Sir Alfred Guy Roland Garrod. A WWII RAF uniform belonging to Air Chief Sir Alfred Guy Roland Garrod, GBE, KCB, MC, DFC (1891-1965), blue cloth with RAF cloth brevet, medal ribbons representing a long and distinguished career, brass buttons and rank stripes to cuffs, 78 cm long with trousers and RAF museum card labels inscribed 'Jacket, No 1 Dress, B/G Officers, Pre 1953 (Garrod), 78/U/132, the same collection number stitched to the lining QTY: (1)NOTE:Air Chief Sir Alfred Guy Roland Garrod, GBE, KCB, MC, DFC (1891-1965) was educated at Bradfield College, Berkshire and University College, Oxford, he served during WWI with the Leicestershire Regiment and transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in 1915. He was given the temporary rank of Major in the RAF in April 1918 and held a number of different posts throughout the 1920/30s including Deputy Director of Organisation at the Air Ministry in 1934 and Air Officer Commanding the Armament Group in 1937. He served throughout WWII holding a number of senior positions including RAF Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean and Middle East.
Lot 292
* Dragoon Guards. A Victorian Officer’s mess dress short shell jacket of the 5th Dragoon Guards circa 1890-1902, the scarlet jacket with dark green velvet collar and cuffs, edged in field officer’s gold lace, gilded studs to the front, plaited gold shoulder boards with gilded 5 DG buttons and embroidered crown insignia, the left breast with ribbon bar for Egypt 1882-89 and Khedive’s Star, light brown silk lining with inner pocket, some minor moth damageQTY: (1)
Lot 295
* Lance Cap. A rare example of a post-1901 officers' lance cap of the 21st Empress of India Lancers, the black leather skull with the upper portion of French Grey Melton cloth showing minor moth damage, with gold gimp cord across the top and down the angles, to the left side is a gold bullion boss with cypher, the gilt lance cap plate is mounted with silvered Royal Arms, battle honours and title scroll, leather peak with gold bullion lines, two gilt metal lion head boss’s support chin chain with velvet backing, leather sweatband to the interior, together with the Officers previous helmet plate indicating service in the reign of Queen Victoria, with full dress plume QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Formerly from the Warwick Cary Collection, Australia.
Lot 296
* Lance Cap. An officer's lance cap of the 17th Lancers, possibly of the 1828 pattern showing a red waistband as introduced by William IV (previously blue) and as indicated in the 1831 dress regulations, the helmet plate would have originally been the type with a broad base band and displaying Hanovarian arms, it appears this Officer's service crossed over to Queen Victoria which required a new plate without the Hanoverian arms and the new VR boss on blue, in 1840 the waisted band reverted to blue which correctly places the modification to circa 1840, some restoration QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Formerly from the Warwick Cary Collection, Australia.
Lot 525
* A group of six to Captain T.R. Buckingham, Merchant Navy, who was serving in S.S. Laconia when she was sunk by the enemy on 12 September 1942, Buckingham spent 14 hours in the water having found floating debris and later used a floating corpse wearing a lifejacket for buoyancy1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, French Medal Navy Medal of Honour, 1st Class reverse engraved 'Buckingham 1951' in case iof issue with miniature dress award, Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Medal 'To Thomas R. Buckingham For Gallant Service 19/2/51' in case of issue, good very fine and presented on a velvet card with blue riband and oak leaf representing the King's Commendation for Brave Conduct (for display purposes only and not original to the group), with a folder of extensive research plus The Sinking of the Laconia, A Tragedy in the Battle of the Atlantic by Frederick Grossmith and certificate for the French award, plus copied Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Medal certificate QTY: (6)NOTE:Captain Thomas Reginald Buckingham was born Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1911, after qualifying as 1st Mate in 1936 he was serving in RMS Nariva of the Royal Mail Shipping Ltd in 1941 and later that year in Blue Star Co ships Canadian Star and Columbia Star, in 1942 he joined the Cunard White Star Ltd and remained with the company for the rest of his career.On 28 May 1942, he sailed from Liverpool in SS Laconia. The ship was carrying troops to the Middle East via the Cape of Good Hope. On 11 August 1942 Laconia disembarked 3000 troops outside Port Tewfik and the following day sailed out of the Suez Bay, with officers, men, civilians and 1600 Italian POWs under Polish Guards. After reaching Durban the ship was full and sailed for England on 31 August with 3000 passengers of which 120 were women and children.Just after 8 pm on 12 September Laconia was struck by a torpedo followed by another torpedo minutes later, the ship was fatefully damaged and heeling over. Buckingham's main responsibility was to jettison all confidential and secret code books and mail which were stored in lockers in the Captain's chartroom and also to help survivors in the below decks.The ship took 1.5 hours to sink and during her last moments, Buckingham eased his way down the sloping hull to the protruding keel and dived into the sea. He spent 14 hours in the water having found floating debris and later used a floating corpse wearing a lifejacket for buoyancy. He spotted a lifeboat and swam for 2 hours to get near to the lifeboat. The lifeboat was full and he had to swim for another lifeboat close by and was hauled in by 13 Italians and 1 RAF Aircraftsman. He subsequently learned that several men had been taken by sharks.On the morning of 14 September, the small convoy of boats set sail for the African coast which was 600 miles away. Buckingham's boat led the way and the following day an Italian submarine passed them and an aircraft was heard overhead. At about 4 pm another submarine was spotted coming from astern this was the German U-boat U-507 commanded by Captain Schacht. The U-boat was towing 4 other lifeboats. Buckingham and his crew were ordered out of the lifeboat and onto the deck of the submarine and searched. The British survivors were ordered back into the lifeboats and the Italians were sent below. Buckingham was asked to form a list of all the survivors and the plan was to transfer them to another ship, however, due to a technical fault with the radio finding aerial preventing bearings from being taken off any ships approaching, the decision was made to let the lifeboats go. They were cast off with food supplies and water but Buckingham was taken POW and having spent a further 47 days at sea was sent to the Merchant Navy POW camp Milag which was 18 miles from Bremen. He remained there until 29 April 1945.Buckingham continued to serve with Cunard Line until his retirement on 31 March 1967 but on 19 August 1951 whilst serving as 2nd Officer on Queen Elizabeth which was lying on anchor near Cherbourg when he dived into the sea to rescue a French stevedore who had fallen down the luggage chute. For this Buckingham was awarded the King's Commendation for Brave Conduct (London Gazette - 20 November 1951), he also received the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Medal included in the lot. The French government also recognised his bravery and awarded him the Silver Medal 1st Class Merchant Navy Medal of Honour on 2 May 1952. He died in Bournemouth in 1982.
Lot 274
A collection of uniform belonging to Major N.E. Ricketts R.M. Including a dress uniform with second World War ribbons, a Great Coat by Hutchings and Co. dated '42, three caps, two tin helmets, water bottle, Gas mask in bag with accessories and a document case with George VI crest. With a webbing type holdall. A lot. *CR: Showing age, signs of moth in places. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
Lot 275
A collection of Army Aircorps uniform comprising: Dress uniform in dark blue, the trousers with broad red stripe, Mess kit with pale blue waistcoat and cuffs and collar, Service jacket and trousers by Gieves and Hawkes, dated 1977, light weight tropical kit, jacket and trousers with label 'Uniform, Man's No.4 Dress Army Officers, size 170/108/100. All with various rank and insignia to include parachute badge and medal ribbons for General Service (1962-2007) (Northern Ireland), 1977 Jubilee Medal and 2002 Golden Jubilee Medals. With a Royal Artillery Mess Kit by Farrell & Sons of Camberley, trousers with broad red stripe by Moss Bros. and a Royal Irish Rangers kilt with label 'Kilt Serge Saffron, Royal Irish Rangers' height 1.75cm, Waist 100cm, Breech 111cm. Thomas Gordon and Sons Glasgow. *CR: All in used but reasonably good condition. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
Lot 284
Arthur L. Kipling and Hugh L. King 'Head -Dress Badges of the British Army' 1972 and Volume two 'From the end of the Great War to the Present Day', 1979 and Her Majesty's Army: Her Majesty's Indian and Colinial Forces, Virtue and Co, Ex Dulwich School Library. 3 volumes. *CR: All in used condition, volume one lacking wrappers. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
Lot 356
A First World War group of four comprising Distinguished Service Order, 1914/15 Star named to Capt H. Gardiner W. Rid R, War Medal and Victory Medal with Mentioned in Dispatches Oak Leaf named to Major H. Gardiner. The medals mounted as worn on apparently original ribbons. Mounted in a glazed frame beneath the recipient's ribbon bar. With the recipients 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword, the 82cm un-sharpened blade with elaborate etched decoration, Royal cipher, coat of arms and script signature 'Harry Gardiner', marked for Robt. Mole & Sons, Birmingham, Maker to the War and India Offices' with broad guard with V.R. beneath a Crown, wire bound fish skin handle and leather sword knot. With service and dress scabbards. Harry Gardiner was born at Alva on the 31st May 1873, the son of James Gardiner, a mechanic and Margaret Gardner of 16 Stirling Street, Alva and later to Warriston Villa, Dean Crescent, Stirling. Educated at Alva and Dollar Institution he had family in Alva and Tillicoultry. Remembered in the family as 'A bit of a boy!' he was to have a successful and decorated military career. Initially commissioned in 1893 with the Inniskilling Fusiliers (Militia) he moved to the regular army in 1895 serving with the West Riding Regiment. He saw postings around the Empire including service in India, Burmah and West Africa with the West African Regiment from 10th April 1909. His rank of Captain came with a seniority date of 23rd December 1909. During the First World War he served with the 8th Battalion of the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) which was a K1 Service Battalion, raised in Halifax in August of 1914 it formed part of 34th Brigade, 11th Division, later 32nd Brigade with the same Division. In July 1915 they sailed from Liverpool for the Mediterranean arriving at Mudros. Like so much of the Gallipoli Campaign the landings at Suvla were far from successful. In an attempt to relieve pressure on those at Anzac the operation grew into a divisional attack on the high ground of Tekke Tepe and other high points above the landing site. Gardiner and the 8th Battalion were among the first to land at Suvla on the 6th August. The landings were chaotic, troops became mixed up with the 10th and 11th Divisions becoming confused, and by all accounts many of the inexperienced men huddled on the beach doing there utmost to avoid the sniper's fire. In 90 degrees heat the chronic lack of water, poor planning, inadequate maps and slow progress added to the chaos. As ever the Turkish defense was better and more skillful than had been expected with all the advantages of the terrain and the climate, the casualties were high. It is in this environment that an experienced officer like Harry Gardiner will have had to do all that they could to motivate and lead their men. With something in the order of 1,700 casualties in the first 24 hours he was far from alone in being wounded and the numbers killed and injured will have added to the appalling nature of this landing. After the disaster of the initial landing one account records the events of the night of the 8th/9th. 'At dusk on 8 August, the battalion moved up on the left of the West Yorkshire Regiment. At 4.00 a.m. on 9th August the Regiment advanced to attack the hills of Tekke Tepe, following along behind the East Yorkshire pioneers' Sir Ian Hamilton was keen to take the high ground before the Turkish defense became well established. Unfortunately the Turks were better prepared than had been expected and the 8th were forced to retire having lost many officers and men in the forlorn attempt to establish themselves on the heights. Captain Gardiner was awarded his DSO for his bravery and leadership during the landings, Gazetted on the 29th October 1915: "Harry Gardiner, Capt, 2nd Battn The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment.), attached 8th Battalion. For conspicuous Gallantry and determination during operation at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli Peninsula on the 8th Aug 1915. He continued to lead his men forward after being twice wounded, and only gave up after being wounded a third time.' Interestingly the Imperial War Museum have a photograph in their First World War Portraits Collection of Captain Gardiner in uniform wearing his DSO, perhaps taken at the time of the award (HU114869). Records for the 7th August 1915 show a reported of his being wounded and entitles to a wound stripe. His Mention in Dispatches is dated the 11th December 1915 (Gazette 28/1/16) The Mention comes from General Sir Ian Hamilton Commander in Chief of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, so presumably also for service at Gallipoli. The Gallipoli campaign ended with the evacuation at the beginning of December. Captain Gardiner was just one of over 115,000 British and Dominion troops becoming casualties of this Campaign. On the 7th February 1916 the Battalion arrived in Egypt before arriving in France by July of the same year to make up numbers for those being lost on the Somme. Rising to the rank of Temporary Lt Col in the West Riding Regiment from 15th January 1917, a rank which he relinquished on ceasing to command a Battalion on the 11th October 1917. With a printed thirteen verse poem 'For England Home and Beauty' by C. Louise Gaster dated December 5th 1915. Probably written for a local Stirling audience the poem tells the tale of the brave Captain 'I've told you a tale of a Captain brave ...They're going to fight for England's Sake ... Amongst them, their Captain, a Scotsman, I'm told ... Soon with his men, a landing is made ... Behind those heights his deadly foe ... A quick look round to his men behind, A wave of his sword o'er his head ...he falls- He's up! He's on! ... But now he's down ... Tend him with casre; he's done his bit ... He's git his D.S.O. Also with a letter to the recipient's nephew dated 17.12.16 from the Golden Lion Hotel Newmarket regarding a Christmas present, it is interesting to think of him, no doubt still recovering from wounds having been back in the country for a short period of time writing to his family to reassure them that all was well and attempting to forget the horrors of the weeks that have just gone by. Another letter from 1903 posted from Darjeeling congratulating his brother on the birth of the nephew 'probably he will be wanting to be an officer too when he grows up''. A third letter written in pencil dated 15th November 1917 and 'passed by Censor' 'I can tell you that the trenches is not a comfortable place to be in'. With seven photographs, two of Harry in uniform, one 'British Infantry Class'. Sold by a direct descendant of the recipient. *CR: Documents showing age as are photographs. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
Lot 51
An interesting Continental Court or Dress Sword with a tapering square section un-edged 68cm blade marked 'SOLINGEN' and with other indistinct marks. With a decorative hilt and handle with reeded grip, with part brass and leather scabbard with armorial button. *CR: Scabbard lacking tip and distressed, blade with light marking and general surface marks throughout. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
Lot 62
An 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword with an 83cm pointed blade with sharpened edge, with partial fuller and decorated for the 1st V.B.K.O. Royal Lancaster Regt and Edward VII Crown and cipher. Marked for Hobson and Sons, 1,3 & 5 Lexington Street Golden Square, London. The broad guard with turned down rim, shagreen wire wound grip and domed pommel, with leather sword knot. In service scabbard with frog, 100cm overall length. With a travelling cover and dress scabbard. Also a Masonic sword, leather covered swagger stick and a King's Own Swagger stick. This sword and other items were the property of Major Nicholas Edmund Barnes who was a 2nd Lieutenant with the Volunteers from 1903 and decorated as the best shot as a recruit in the same year. Captain from 4/8/14 and Major from 3/5/15. Following the War a senior partner with Barnes and Jackson Solicitors of Alverston. With a selection of documents relating to his work as a solicitor. *CR: Light marks and age related wear throughout, but generally a nice example in good order. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
Lot 27
Three medals to Private Edwin Septimus Rogers, 12th Battalion Australian Imperial Force: 1914-15 Star (1607 PTE E. S. ROGERS. 12/BN. A.I.F.), British War Medal (1607. PTE E. S. ROGERS. 12 BN A.I.F.), Victory Medal (1607 PTE. E. S. ROGERS 12 BN. A.I.F.), mounted for wearing, good very fine [3]; together with a mounted set of corresponding dress miniatures, a ribbon bar, and a bronze 'Anzac Medal', 59mm, by Dora Ohlfsen, nearly extremely fine. Suffered a severe gun shot wound, Gallipoli, c. 13th August 1915, which necessitated the amputation of his left leg.
Lot 317
Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry: the sword of Captain Sir Edward Henry Hulse, R.W.Y. and Imperial Yeomanry, blade 34.5 in., etched with this officer's monogram in a panel at the forte and 'ROYAL WILTS YEOMANRY' to a banner; steel three-bar hilt with reeded bars; with a steel mounted leather covered scabbard, the locked engraved 'EDWARD HENRY HULSE VITH BARONET CAPTAIN 56TH COMPANY, I.Y. SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN 1900-02'; and a plated steel dress scabbard; together with a leather sword bag. Born 25/08/1859, the son of Sir Edward Hulse, 5th Baronet, and Katherine, daughter of the Dean of Salisbury. Commissioned a Lieutenant in the Salisbury Troop of the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry 04/11/1882. Resigned his commission in 1887, having been elected MP for the City of Salisbury the previous year. Commissioned Captain in the 56th (Buckinghamshire) Company Imperial Yeomanry in 1900, arriving in South Africa 10/04/1900. Mentioned in Lord Roberts' Despatch of 04/09/1901. Suffered a debilitating injury in this year, and joined the Yeomanry Depot. Served as a press censor in Johannesburg after the war, and was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head 30/05/1903, a revolver by his side.
Lot 334
A small collection of edged weapons, comprising: a tuareg sword (takouba), a U.S. dress sword with gilt boat shell guard (point snapped off), four various fencing foils, a kukri, an ornamental sword with cast brass eagle hilt, a bowing knife, a small Scandinavian style knife, and a knobkerrie. [11]
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