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Lot 71

*** Guichard, 1831 Portrait miniature of an officer in a dark blue uniform with a red collar and silver epaulettessigned and dated 'Guichard 1831' (centre left)watercolour on ivory9cmThis item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No.FH4KNMD1

Lot 1165

A 19th Century officer's gorget, a pair of plated lobster tail epaulettes, a plated belt buckle 'Spero Meliora', an 1828 rebound Army list, buttons, badges, a British naval flag and a small anchor. (qty)

Lot 321

Attributed Second World War Royal Navy Officers full dress gilt bullion epaulettes and bicorne hat by Gieves Ltd, 21 Old Bond St. London, the epaulettes with applied silver rank crown, star and anchor devices, Kings crown gilt buttons to epaulettes and bicorne cockade,held in a japanned fitted velvet lined transit tin with the name 'H.A. Rowley, R.N.' and Gieves brass shield cartouche to the lid, the items belonged to Captain Henry Aubrey Rowley R.N., born in 1896, Henry Rowley joined the Royal Navy in 1909 at 13 years of age, he served throughout the First World War and fought at the Battle of Jutland in HMS Iron Duke, he then served on the minesweeper HMS Moon and finished the war on the Light Cruiser HMS Comus, being promoted Lieutenant in January 1918, he went on to be promoted Lieutenant Commander in 1926, Commander in 1931, and Captain in 1937, in December 1939 he took command of the Cruiser HMS Calypso, on 12th June 1940 Calypso was torpedoed and sunk by the Italian Submarine Alpino Bagnolini 50 miles South of Cape Lithion in Crete, in July 1940 Rowley was given command of the Cruiser HMS Gloucester and on 29th March 1941 fought with the 7th Cruiser Squadron at the Battle of Cape Matapan against the Italian Fleet, on 22nd May 1941 during the Battle of Crete, HMS Gloucester was attacked by German dive bombers of Stukageschwader 2 and hit by several bombs eventually sinking, of the 807 men on board only 85 survived to be picked up by the Germans, sadly, Captain Rowley was killed in action, he was later posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his service at the Battle of Cape Matapan and Mentioned in Despatches for the Battle of Crete, the citation, hand written on his Service Record reads, 'Awarded DSO, Captain Rowley was in command of HMS Gloucester at the Battle of Cape Matapan on 29th March 1941. By reason of the ships position relative to the smokescreen, HMS Gloucester bore the brunt of the fire from a Littoria class Battleship for some twenty minutes. He handled his ship throughout with coolness and good judgement and transmitted valuable reports.This is more commendable as considerable doubt existed as to Gloucesters ability to maintain high speed owing to a defective bearing which materialised two days before and had been rectified by ships staff the previous day and must have been the cause of great anxiety. Mentioned in Despatches for outstanding courage, fortitude and resolution in the Battle of Crete.', Captain Rowley is buried at the Alexandria Hadra War Cemetery in Egypt, the lot also includes an original photograph of this fine Naval Officer in full dress uniform as a Commander, wearing WW1 service medals, the items come direct from family

Lot 724

C.A.G. Nichols DSO RN (1898-1986) DSO RN., A Royal Navy Officers bicorn, epaulettes and sword belt by Gieves beaver felt bicorn hat edged with gold lace and with central black ribbed cockade and three loops of gold bullion, the central one twisted over a button, at either end a blue and gold tassel together with a pair of Captains full dress bullion epaulettes with silver bullion fouled anchor and red velvet crown, and a sword belt, contained in painted tole tin named for C.A.G. Nichols commander of HMS Canton 12.2.1941-2.3.1942 and HMAS Shropshire 25.9.1944-14.4. 1946hat inner circumference 55cm/21 3/4" belt size approx. 35"Condition: The bicorn has wear to felt around edges and on the crown. One bullion tassel is slightly pulled on one end. One epaulette had a crown detached but present. Occasional pulling to epaulettes. Sword belt generally fair but with one some issues Tin is bashed and one corned is bent upwards, rusting dirts and old labels, sliding bolt does not fully engage

Lot 1425

Three gilt thread officer's epaulettes and 7 good pips & badges

Lot 1423

Pair of Belgian epaulettes Pair of Belgian late 19th century epaulettes. Golden decorations

Lot 1085

Pair of Naval Officers epaulettes by L.Thevenet & Sibuet, in original box and a home made shot pouch.

Lot 433

Two 19th Century Framed Chinese Silk Embroideries, the One Example Featuring Temple Lion Amongst Scrolls and The Other a Pair of Finely Worked Epaulettes Deatiring Dragonfly, Cricket, Hare and Antique Vase of Flowers Motif on Cream Ground with Geometric Floral and Double Happiness Design Trim on Bark, Blue Ground Frames 30x24x24.5x8.5

Lot 491

Yves Saint Laurent, a men's blue trench coat, featuring buttoned epaulettes, back yoke, double breasted button fastening, waist belt, two outer pockets. and an inner side pocket, labelled Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme, size 42/52- Overall good condition - Scattered marks to coat exterior, particularly to the hem and lower section - Very slight discolouration to the cuffs and collar edges - Condition reports are a guide only and clients are advised to view items before bidding  - For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com

Lot 242

Aquascutum, a cream jacket, featuring a notched lapel collar, buttoned epaulettes, waist belt and front buttoned fastening, four exterior flap pockets and two inner slip pockets, labelled Aquascutum, chest measures approximately 38 inches- Overall good condition - Few small faint marks - Very slight discolouration around the inner cuff and collar edges - Condition reports are a guide only and clients are advised to view items before bidding  - For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com

Lot 258

Burberry, a ladies trench coat, featuring double breasted front button fastenings, buttoned epaulettes and the makers classic Nova check lining, labelled Burberry’s, size 10 Long- Overall good condition - No obvious marks or damage - Very minor discolouration to the hem - Chest measures approximately 40inches - Condition reports are a guide only and clients are advised to view items before bidding  - For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Higgs at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com

Lot 719

A collection of St John's Ambulance and Red Cross Medals, Badges and Epaulettes including Order of St John's with ribbon in case, Five Year Service medal of the order of St John in case to Division Supt John Craig Barrow in Furness Div S.J.A.B 1915, British Red Cross For War Service 1914-1918 Badge in box, Cloth and metal Badges

Lot 515

WWII Second World War - medal group and effects of Lieutenant Commander Edric Guy Philip Bromfield Knapton, DSC, Royal Navy. Comprising: Distinguished Service Cross (1945 dated, hallmarked silver), 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star (with North Africa 1942-43 clasp), War Medal and Naval General Service Medal (with Asia 1945-46 clasp) - impressed Lt Cdr EGPB Knapton DSC RN. All mounted on bar, with original ribbons. Accompanied by his uniform epaulettes and a large selection of his original Royal Navy uniform buttons. Knapton was awarded the DSC for actions in April of 1945 when, in command of HMS Loch Glendhu and with help from HMS Loch Achray, he attacked German U-Boat Submarine U1024, forcing it to surface and it's crew to abandon. 37 survivors were rescued, the submarine was towed but then broke up and sank. Prior to this, Knapton served as Lieutenant on HMS Buttermere and ML 130 (Motor Launch). 

Lot 8142

Ein Paar goldene Epauletten, 19. Jhdt. Felder und Schieber aus goldenem Gewebe (gedunkelt), Halbmonde aus drei Reihen goldener Kantillen, Behang aus dicken goldenen Bouillons. Goldene Schulterknöpfe mit dem reliefierten großen dänischen Wappen von 1819 - 1903. Violettes Seidenfutter(seitliche Risse). Teilweise leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren. A pair of golden epaulettes, 19th century Felder und Schieber aus goldenem Gewebe (gedunkelt), Halbmonde aus drei Reihen goldener Kantillen, Behang aus dicken goldenen Bouillons. Goldene Schulterknöpfe mit dem reliefierten großen dänischen Wappen von 1819 - 1903. Violettes Seidenfutter(seitliche Risse). Teilweise leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren.

Lot 60

A Quantity of Militaria, including a gas mask, helmet spikes and fittings, a pair of chainmail epaulettes, Warrant Officer's leather armbands, pair of brass spurs, a stable belt, MOD Guard Service shoulder titles, a small card display of police badge and a helmet plate, two Cunard Steam-Ship Co. Ltd. Log Books to Assyria 31st Jan.1954 to 8th March 1954, and Media 4th April 1955 to 10th May 1955, photographs, two other framed embroidered panels, a Parachute Regiment Association wood plaque, quantity of medal ribbons, a paper knife made from shrapnel from the London Blitz 1940-41, two field telephones, a pacemaker's stick etc.

Lot 344

John Cox Dillman Engleheart (1784-1862) Portrait miniature of a Lord Lieutenant, wearing red coat with dark blue facings and standing collar, gold epaulettes and black stocksigned and dated 'J C D Engleheart/ Pinxit/ 1819/ London' (to the reverse)watercolour on ivory8cmProvenance:Bonhams, London, 21st November 2013, lot 103, when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)The present lot is a rare depiction of the uniform worn by a Lord Lieutenant before circa 1830.This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. 5J8STS43.Old paint losses along the lower edges in the sitter's uniform - the retouchings in this area have discoloured and some of them now appear orange on closer inspection under stronger lighting. Dust sealed from the glass round the back of the backing paper. 9.8 x 8.2cm framed

Lot 345

James Holmes Jnr. (fl. 1836-1859)Portrait miniature of Captain Michael Henry Perceval (d.1890) wearing blue coat with gold buttons and epaulettes, gold trim to the white standing collarwatercolour on ivory, oval6.5cmProvenance:By family descent from the sitter,Their sale, Bonhams, London, 18th November 2003, lot 142, as one of 'Nine portraits of the grandchildren of Spencer Perceval, the children of Michael Henry Perceval';Bonhams, London, 25th May 2011, lot 89, together with another of the sitter's sister (see lot 347), when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)The sitter, Michael Henry Junior, was one of ten children of Michael Henry Perceval (1779-1829) the illegitimate son of Spencer Perceval (1762-1812), the only Prime Minister to be assassinated whilst in office in 1812. A number of the sitter's siblings were also painted by James Holmes Junior (see Provenance; see lots 346 and 347).In 1810, the sitter's father, Michael Henry Senior, was sent to work in the Colonies where he married Anne Mary Flower (1790-1876), daughter of Sir Charles Flower, Lord Mayor of London. During the War of 1812, he served as a Staff Officer and provincial Aide-de-Camp to Sir George Prévost (1767-1816) and went on to become the Commissioner for the Port of Quebec in 1826. The family lived in Quebec from 1811 to 1828. They were scheduled to spend a year in Florence, but as their father died during the voyage, their mother decided to return to England where the sons joined the armed forces whilst most of the daughters married into the aristocracy.Michael Henry Junior joined the Royal Navy and became a Captain. In 1849, he married Maria Vanneck (d.1903), daughter of the Hon. Gerard Vanneck (1786-1829) and Charlotte Lovelace (d.1875).This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. YYTS864R.

Lot 357

Continental School, circa 1800 Portrait miniature of Sir John Charles Richardson (c.1785-1821), later 12th Baronet of Pitfour Castle, in naval uniform, a gold trimmed blue coat with white facings and gold epaulettes, his right arm resting inside his waistcoatinscribed 'Captain/ Sir John Charles Richardson/ Royal Navy/ died 1822 [sic]' (to the reverse)watercolour on ivory, oval7cmProvenance:Bonhams, London, 22nd April 2015, lot 35, when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)The sitter was the third son of Sir George Richardson of Smeaton, 9th Bt. (d. 1792) a Captain in the Honourable East India Company naval service, and Mary Cooper.In 1804, he succeeded to the Richardson title as 12th baronet of Pitfour Castle, Perth after the death of his two elder brothers, who both died in action and without issue. He gained the rank of Commander in the service of the Royal Navy. He died without issue in 1821 when the baronetcy became dormant until 1837. This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. 5SBRYJYW.Not examined out of frame. The miniature does not fit properly into its larger papier mâché frame. A build up of dust and surface dirt along the bottom centre and right of the sitter. There is visible cracking throughout the sky background which also appears little discoloured. 14 x 12cm framed

Lot 366

Adam Buck (1759-1833)Portrait miniature of a naval officer in uniform, dark blue coat with gold trimmed facings and collar, gold epaulettes, frilled white chemise and black stockwatercolour on paper12.5cmProvenance:Bonhams, London, 21st November 2007, lot 282, when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)Some light foxing. Little discolouration and fading to the bottom margin. Examined out of frame.|Unsigned but purchased from Bonhams as fully attributed to Adam Buck.

Lot 226

Various Bath & Avon Fire Brigade & Ambulance service badges, epaulettes, etc, together with various other badges & tunic buttons

Lot 472

C19th Royal Navy bicorn hat with black bow and gilt wirework decoration, contained in original tin box. Hat from H. A Friedeberg, Portsea. Box also contains a pair of epaulettes, stamped 'John Adamson & son Opposite the Royal Hotel Devonport' with two loose silver metal thread fouled anchor embellishmentsGilt button detached, but present in box

Lot 122

RAF WW2. 181630 D.M.S. Pearce RAF. A pigskin case with service uniforms (A.F.); RAF buttons; a pair of epaulettes; Pilot's notes; RAF maps; Aircraft recognition books etc.

Lot 312

Black tunic; yellow collar and epaulettes.Richard Starkey (b.1940) was the drummer for the Beatles until they disbanded in 1970.Series: The Beatles. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Stanley J. TaylorIssued: 1984 - 1991Dimensions: 5.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 308

Green tunic; orange collar and epaulettes.George Harrison (1943 - 2001) played guitar and wrote songs for the Beatles. Upon the breakup of the group, Harrison pursued a successful solo career until his death in 2001.Series: The Beatles. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Stanley J. TaylorIssued: 1984 - 1991Dimensions: 5.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 311

Variation One, turquoise jacket with maroon collar and epaulettes.John Winston Lennon (1940 - 1980) played guitar and wrote songs for the Beatles until the group disbanded in 1970. With his wife Yoko Ono, Lennon pursued a successful solo career until his tragic assassination in 1980.Series: The Beatles. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Stanley J. TaylorIssued: 1984 - 1991Dimensions: 5.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 1520

A pair of Third Reich period Luftwaffe, epaulettes, together with collar badges for private and Lieutenant, (4).

Lot 1254

Two black military great coats with epaulettes and buttons. Ex Royal Opera House 'Tosca'

Lot 586

A Geo. VI Naval officer's bicorn hat by Gieves Ltd of 21 Old Bond Street, London, together with a matching pair of gold braid epaulettes, housed in a japanned tin case with Gieves label Reg No. 408847, named to the lid J.A.N. Malim R.N.

Lot 513

A Geo. VI Naval officer's bicorn hat by Gieves Ltd of 21 Old Bond Street, London, together with a matching pair of gold braid epaulettes, housed in a japanned tin with Gieves label, naming J.H. Fordham R.N.

Lot 419

A selection of WW2 and later Soviet Russian medals / badges, award documents, identification documents, epaulettes, collars tabs, and a belt and buckle.To include:A medal for valiant labour in the great patriotic war 1941-1945 (including award document).2 pair of epaulettes (seemingly unused).17 award / identity document booksPair of unused collar tabsMedal ribbons mounted on pin back board2 single sheet WW2 award documents2 single sheet documents dated 1989A brass buckle with attached leather belt (the belt dated 1990).A gilt and enamel red star Lenin badge (of modern manufacture).29 items.Condition: wear and tear to some items, plus soiling and water staining to some of the documents.Staining to the brass on the buckle.

Lot 307

A scarce WW2 era Soviet Russian summer weight tanker jacket, with 2 enamel badges applied to the right breast. Olive drab green cotton, with 2 breast pockets and 5 buttons to the front. A further 2 buttons are each cuff (each button with a star, hammer and sickle motifs. Wool epaulette to each shoulder, with evidence of a badge having been mounted there. The badges pinned to the right breast include the very rare pre war era RKKA badge, and a WW2 era Tanker badge for excellence in combat.Both badges are screw back (one with replacement later fitting). Notes: information supplied by the vendor states that the jacket was purchased from Major Yuri Kumikov of The Amour Museum, Saritov, Russia. It’s believed to date from circa 1940/41. No apparent issue or maker marks to the jacket. Condition: Small hole to the fabric under one of the epaulettes (one epaulette is also partly detached. Some very minor spot soiling in places, but nothing that is detrimental. Both badges are in good condition, but one has a replacement screw back.

Lot 327

A set of insignia from a uniform in the form of shoulder boards and collar patches of the Związek Ochotników Wojennych (Union of Military Settlers).Epaulettes in steel color, in wider part visible stylized logo of Union of Military Settlers (ZOW), embroided bullion metal thread on a red background. Collar tabs in steel color, finished with red piping from both sides, visible organisation rank in form of a zig-zag and line made with bullion metal thread.

Lot 675

A collection of Naval Officers' epaulettes, hat badges, buttons and Naval charts, 1950s

Lot 1525

Burberry London Ladies Blouse/Overshirt, genuine Burberry 100% cotton, in black red and white Burberry check, with epaulettes. As new, unworn, small size 8/10.

Lot 173

EPAULETTES, STATION STAMP, SNOOD, BATON ROUND

Lot 374

Large quantity of Militaria related items includes WW2 sheet music and song book, WW2 trench art half penny lighter, postcards featuring military uniforms, Merchant Navy documents relating to the Killender family from 1800s - 1920s, La Somme British Cemeteries detachable postcard booklet, First World War Centenary Remembrance Day commemorative coin, 29 Company WRAC disbandment parade and drumhead service booklet with best wishes signatures written inside, HQ Boar Cross Country Ski Championships 1985 Schott crystal glasses x 2 inscribed "Besuch Ihrer Koniglichen Hoheil Prinzessin Anne un Zwiesel Vom 3 2 85 Bis 6 2 85" (Visit of her Royal Highness Princess Anne in Zwiesel from 3 2 85 to 6 2 85), Falklands liberation coin 1982, Falklands stamps, Number 2 dress service woman's skirt c1990s, women's white shirts x 8 size 15L and 40/112, woman's broad rib dark green jumper size 6, black leather boots (unknown size, marked M on sole), stable belt, epaulettes x 5 sets, lanyards, badges and buttons including Royal Irish Rangers, WRAC silver badge, Kings Crown collar badges, Queen's Crown collar badges, A.T.S. silver brooch, A.T.S. brass cap badge, Kings Crown Major, pip and crowns, various buttons, brass bell from the NAAFI of the Duchess of Kent barracks Aldershot, statues, cushions, wall hanging, and many others, all generally Fair to Good. NB. any pictures within glass frames will have to be removed before shipping and sent without. (qty)

Lot 63

Hermann-Spielwaren teddy bears x two: (1) Concorde Memorial teddy bear, LE 172/250, part of a Limited Australian Edition, blonde mohair, complete with navy blue epaulettes, tie and shirt collar, carrying wooden model of Concorde, with swing label certificate, 16"/41cm; (2) Knutschi replica teddy bear (Martin's Birthday Bear 1963-2003), LE 120/200, blonde mohair with brown tip, with swing label certificate and Knutschi certificate within envelope, 15"/38cm; slight tobacco odour, otherwise Good to Excellent; (2).

Lot 223

Light infantry officer's pair of white metal chain and braid epaulettes. Light infantry badge and button with 'NG' to centre, possibly for North Gloucestershire.  Complete with bicorn hat, feather and brass stirrups within japanned metal case.Condition ReportAdditional photos added.

Lot 737

A German World War II 'Hermann Göring' Regiment Tunic, no markings or tags, fabricated from field grey wool fabric, with shoulder epaulettes edged in silver braid, with velvet band to lower right sleeve marked 'Hermann Göring' edged in braid, metal Totenkopf insignias on cream fabric parallelogram to both collars and flying eagle Luftwaffe badge to right breast. Note: with tag for Wallis & Wallis Auction Galleries, lot 529 (date unknown)

Lot 739

Field Tunic for Feldwebel in Panzer Regiment "Großdeutschland", no markings or labels, in green wool fabric, with "Großdeutschland" armband embroidered in silver thread on black felt band, to lower right sleeve, eagle over swastika embroidered in silver thread on right breast, double stripe in silver thread with red on dark green parallelogram ground to each side of the collar, red epaulettes with silver braid and gilt 'GD' and one pip to each shoulder Note: with label From Wallis & Wallis Auction Galleries, Lewes, Lot 542 (date unknown)

Lot 1084

A pair of Second War German Army Officer's Rifle Regiment epaulettes

Lot 955

A pair of Imperial German Air Force Captain's rank embroidered epaulettes

Lot 902

Two displays of DCLI badges and insignia including No. 1 dress 1955 cap badges, collars, epaulettes and insignia, anodised aluminium DCLI cap badge with collars, officer's silver-plated beret badge etc.

Lot 949

A pair of Imperial German Infantry Flying Branch Lieutenant's embroidered epaulettes

Lot 1011

Three displays of Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry badges and insignia including cap badges, shoulder titles, arm badges and collars together with a selection of Light Infantry buttons and insignia, DCLI sterling silver pin badge, pair of DCLI officer's silver-plated collar badges, pair of Light Infantry epaulettes, blazer badge etc.

Lot 948

A rare pair of First War German Major's embroidered epaulettes for the Zeppelin section

Lot 907

A display of DCLI Officers badges and insignia including silver DCLI cap badge, hallmark 1899, pair of Officers enamelled collar badges, pair of embroidered Major's epaulettes and tunic buttons

Lot 1014

A display of DCLI Officer's insignia circa. 1920's including silver-plated cap badge, silver-plated beret badge, pair of Captain's rank epaulettes and buttons together with one other display of pre-1965 DCLI insignia including silver-plated cap badge, similar collar badge, epaulettes etc.

Lot 160

A collection of German Third Reich Luftwaffe and other shoulder straps / epaulettes

Lot 384

A BOX OF MILITARIA, to include a black and white Nazi armband that is a copy of a Danish socialist group, size Dirlewangar bands that are later copies, a Turkish divers badge, medal box with a small Russian badge inside, a belt with a Naval belt buckle and a selection of uniform epaulettes and badges, Customers must satisfy themselves prior to sale in regards to conditions and authenticity, viewing is advised, condition reports are available on request

Lot 261

Three various police helmets, badges, epaulettes, handcuffs etc All in used condition, unchecked

Lot 2028

Quantity of Assorted 20th Century Military Costumes, Nurses Outfits, comprising a khaki wool battle dress blouse and similar trousers, a pair of khaki mens dress trousers, canvas shirt with collar, epaulettes and a beret,four pairs of gents wool trousers, white canvas shorts and trousers, jackets and overalls,three blue naval nurses outfits, a White Swan cotton nurses uniform, various short sleeved white canvas uniforms with buttons to the front, two including American Red Cross Service Badge to the arm, and various aprons some with red crosses,(on rail)

Lot 189

Various cloth insignia to include Kings Own Scottish Borderers patch, musician epaulettes, shoulder boards and similar.

Lot 924

CIVILIAN POLICE INTEREST; a collection of police items, 1970's / 1980's, comprising a truncheon, with leather torch holster, length 39cm, a set of handcuffs (with keys) with leather pouch, epaulettes, three number badges, whistle, cloak pin, Surrey Constabulary badge, and four other items.PROVENANCE: The collection of Cpl Thomson RMP Northern Ireland (1971-1973)

Lot 1897

19th century A.D. Bicorn hat and epaulettes, the left hand side of the bicorn bears a black cockade, with twisted gold bullion wires on both front and back ends, edges are finished with black brocade featuring a continuous oakleaves and acorns, inside is lined with white silk and cream coloured leather ‘sweat band’; together with its original early Japanned tin hat box with brass handle and plaque engraved 'Capt'n T L Massie R.H.', and crowned arms engraved 'Portsmouth'. 1.8 kg, 50 cm (19 3/4 in.). Acquired from M D L Historic Military Antiques. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by a copy of listing and biographical information. Leeke was born at Coddington Hall, Cheshire, on 20th October 1802. He entered the navy in 1818, serving in the Mediterranean on board HMS Rochfort, and later on different ships. Leeke was promoted to lieutenant in 1827, was made commander on Queen Victoria's coronation on 28th June 1838, and to second captain in March 1840, and, for the part he played in the capture of Acre during the Oriental Crisis, he was promoted to captain in 1841. In 1849 Leeke was appointed to HMS Cleopatra which he commanded in the East Indies and China during the Second Anglo-Burmese War. In 1854 he commissioned HMS Powerful, becoming rear-admiral in 1860, vice-admiral in 1866 and admiral in 1872. He died in 1898.

Lot 1414

Pair gilt threaded Army epaulettes etc worn on summer and winter ceremonial uniforms by officers from Second Lieutenant to, and including Brigadier; together with 6 brass and enamel badges of the rank of Colonel.

Lot 449

* Messerschmitt Me 109. Relics recovered from Messerschmitt Me 1909 E1 of 6 / JG3 which was shot down over Thanet on 26 August 1940, including remains of the pilots schwimmweste with printed stores label dated 1940 and werknummer 12442, a section of uniform including shoulder epaulettes, perspex from the wind shield and other items, presented in a glazed display case with copied combat report and other research, 63 x 52.5 cm QTY: (1)NOTE:Important Notice: All lots from the Tonbridge Battle of Britain Museum (lots 401-557) will remain in situ in the Museum and will only be available for viewing and collection from there in Tonbridge, Kent. All viewings and collections are strictly by timed appointment - please see front of catalogue or contact the auction office for details.Provenance: Tonbridge Battle of Britain Museum, Malcolm Pettit.Messerschmitt Me 109 E-1 of 6 / JG3 was shot down by Flying Officer Ken Marston of 56 Squadron on 26 August 1940. The aircraft was hit on the port wing and radiator and then dived into the clouds, the pilot Uffz Fritz Buchner unsuccessfully attempted to bail out. The Me109 crashed at Stuart's Farm, St Nicholas-at-Wade and Buchner was reported missing until 1984.The crash site was excavated in 1984 and the main wreckage was discovered 35-40 feet underground with the remains of the pilot still in the cockpit. Buchner was laid to rest in the presence of serving members of his family with full military honours in the German Cemetery at Cannock Case in 1987.Please note the oxygen bottle and parachute harness were added to this display at a later date and although unconfirmed it is understood they were recovered from the same dig.

Lot 35

* Denison Smock. WWII Airborne Troops Denison smock dated 1943, with printed tailor's label for Parkinson (Walsall) Ltd 1943 (size 4), green camouflage with four pockets to the front, brass pop studs and 'G' zip, shoulder epaulettes with composite button, elasticated cuffs and named 'Richard H Greenfield' (stitched to the lining), an additional label numbered '2534' and inscribed in black ink '805', 84 cm long, 50 cm chest, 42 cm inner armQTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: From the estate of Sir Harry Greenfield (1898-1981), Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Lot 880

A bag containing a quantity of military patches, epaulettes, medallions, etc. - sold with a copy of The Disabled Soldiers Handbook from 1918

Lot 522

A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICERS BICORN HAT AND EPAULETTES by Gieves Ltd, 21 Old Bond Street, London, in the original fitted military service tin, inscribed to the lid "L.G. Unberhili.

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