The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire - A First/Second World War Knights Commanders (KBE) Group, awarded to Engineer Lieutenant (later Rear Admiral) Sydney Oswell Frew, Royal Navy, comprising KBE Star and Neck Badge in Garrard & Co Ltd case of issue, Naval General Service Medal (1909-1962) with clasp PERSIAN GULF 1909-1914 (271978 S.O.FREW. E.R.A.4CL. H.M.S. PERSEUS), 1914-15 Star (271978 S.O.FREW, E.R.A.3, R.N.), British War Medal and Victory Medal (ENG.LT.), Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, Jubilee Medal 1935 and Coronation Medal 1937, court mounted, with medal ribbon bar and miniatures including Most Honourable Order of the Bath KCB neck badge and the Order of Orange-Nassau, court mounted, together with his black silk bicorn hat, pair of bullion epaulettes, three pairs of shoulder boards, gold lace and leather waist belt with sword slings, all contained in japanned tin case, and with a portrait photograph of the above as a young man taken in 1911, a photograph of the Hulk HMS Tenedos on which he trained, and two photographs of K12 and K14 - the submarines he served in; also, a Victoria 1837-1897 bronze medal in leather case of issue.Footnote : - Sir Sydney Oswell Frew was the first officer in the navy to have risen to the rank of Engineer Rear Admiral from Engine Room Artificer. He was a submariner. Born in Kingston-upon-Hull 1890, died Hampstead 1972.
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A Royal Naval Lieutenant Commanders uniform, belonging to the late Captain John Edward Langdon (1909-2002), who was ADC to HM the Queen from July 1962 until his retirement in 1963, comprising:a bicorn hat, in a tin box, inscribed 'JE Langdon RN', labelled 'Gieve Matthews & Seagrove',a pair of epaulettes, labelled 'SR Gould & Sons, Naval Outfitters Devonport', in a velvet lined tin box, with a P&O Cabin label,a jacket and a belt Captain John Edward Langdon (1909-2002), joined the Royal Navy as a Midshipman in 1927 and was a Lieutenant Commander by the outbreak of World War Two. During the war he served on HMS Forth, as Secretary to Rear Admiral J.G.P Vivian; Secretary to Commodore 2nd Class C.O Alexander commanding HMS Raleigh; HMS Newcastle and HMS Condor, Arbroath. His last post before retiring was ADC to HM the Queen.Condition ReportCap - with some wear. Foxing to the inside. Case epaulettes - rusted and worn. Some moth damage to the insignia on the arms.
An Edwardian full dress Royal Navy bicorn cocked hat, pair of epaulettes and sword belt in a fitted red velvet lined metal transit case with painted inscription on the lid "E. Hurry R.N.", and bearing metal shield incorporating the Royal arms and the marker's name "Gieves" for Gieves Ltd, 21 Old Bond Street, London, case 18 x 9in. (45.7 x 22.9cm.) x 9in. (22.9cm.) high. *Generally in good overall condition with some light mould spotting to hat and considerable wear and corrosion to metal case.
A Guernsey Militia scarlet tunic possibly Sergeant Major, West regiment, eight silvered buttons to front bearing crowned lion on crown, blue button down epaulettes with silver trim, bearing an embroidered number four, with white trim collar and cuffs, four stripes to arms, vertical slit to rear with three buttons to either side, white / beige cloth interior. * Six moth holes to front, and one to collar, light staining, lining with a few small holes, overall good.
A Royal Navy bicorn hat and epaulettes, late 19th/early 20th century, by Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd, of Portsmouth London Devenport & Chatham, in original fitted tin case, case length 47cm, together with a 19th century lithograph portrait of a Navy officers and brass mounted leather beltsAll in good bright condition, tin is rusted and battered
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.
A late WW2 era 1940 pattern, 1945 dated British Army Battle Dress Blouse. Fitted with cloth shoulder titles for the Royal Armoured Corps, and cloth rank stars on the epaulettes for a Captain. Formation patches for the 6th Armoured Division fitted to both sleeves. Internal cloth label for the manufacturer James Smith & Co (Derby) Ltd, dated 1945 and size 9. The inside is also ink stamped ‘Z WD (with broad arrow) 906’ - the letter Z would also confirm a 1945 manufacture date. Correct tan coloured buttons all present, plus hook and eye fastenings to the collar. Condition: generally good. Some wear to the nap of the cloth to the back section, plus 3 very small moth holes to the back, one to the back of the collar, and one to one of the breast pockets. The yellow shoulder titles are also moth nibbled to the edges. On the whole, the item displays well.
A vintage 19th Hussars troopers tunic, circa WW2 / interwar period. Dark blue wool, with yellow cord Austrian knots, brass ball buttons, and hook and eye fastenings to the collar area. Part blanket lining to the inside, and the remains of an original paper label. The lining to the armpit area on one sleeve has a war department ‘WD’ stamp and a broad arrow. Plus, a post WW2 Royal Artillery Officers mess jacket and waistcoat, the jacket being named inside to a ‘Captain Crompton’. The jacket has bullion rank stars and crowns to the epaulettes, with the waistcoat having gilt brass buttons displaying the Royal Artillery canon. 3 items. Condition: generally good to the Hussars tunic. The jacket is in generally clean and tidy condition, with no apparent moth damage to the exterior. The blanket lining has come away from the collar area, with the latter also being a little grubby from wear. The mess jacket has a few small moth holes to the sleeve and shoulder area, but the fabric remains clean and bright.
A good selection of Omani, Sultan of Oman Special Forces insignia, mounted on card backing and framed. To include: a gilt brass belt buckle (with separate purple fabric belt), embroidered and bullion hat / beret badges, cloth epaulettes, gilt rank stars and crowns, gilt hat badges etc. Many of the metal badges have loop fittings to the reverse side. 66 individual pieces of insignia. Condition: all appear to be in good condition. The frame is lightweight and a little dilapidated in places, and all the badges should be easily removable if desired.
2 WW2 era RAF tin storage trunks, both named to 130759 F/Lt E.S.Parkes R.A.F, plus a scarce WW2 era portable canvas wash basin, in two sizes (for officers and other ranks, with one marked 1942 Waring & Gillows), the expanding box wood frame and its canvas cover, plus the original canvas bucket (dated 1943) for decanting water into the basins. Also included is a leather strap and name tag (named to F/Lt Parkes) to secure the trunk lids, and a pair of WW2 F/Lt greatcoat epaulettes. Condition: service and age related wear to most pieces. The trunks show some corrosion and paint loss, but are solidly constructed. The canvas wash basins are a little stained and mildewed, but remain free of holes. The epaulettes are in good condition.
AN AMERICAN POLYCHROME PAINTED CAST IRON FIGURAL BLINKING EYE NOVELTY MANTEL TIMEPIECE THE MOVEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO THE WATERBURY CLOCK COMPANY, THE CASE BY BRADLEY AND HUBBARD, CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1860The thirty-hour single-train movement with skeletonised plates and oversized lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic brass balance with wire armature connected from the lever to the pivoted eyes of the figure, with circular white laminated paper Roman numeral dial incorporating slot for the regulating lever at twelve-o'clock, set with hinged brass bezel into the belly of the case modelled as a portly gentleman in 18th century dress wearing bicorn hat, tailed green coat, red waistcoat, black breaches and boots, with eyes 'blinking' to the motion of the escapement, mounted on serpentine outline moulded oblong base with shaped apron painted with stylised foliate scrolls and incorporating feet to angles, the underside with cast inscription BRADLEY & HUBBARD, PATENT APPLIED, FOR, 1887, PCF, (lacking hands, hour wheel and pipe, and glass for the bezel).42cm (16.5ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. This design of 'blinking eye' novelty timepiece was Patented by The Bradley and Hubbard Manufacturing Company of Meriden, Connecticut on 14th July 1857. The present lot appears to be a variant of 'The Admiral' model but without rosette to the hat and epaulettes to the shoulders. A closely related timepiece was sold in these rooms on 15th September 2015 (lot 27 for £1,300 hammer), although this other example was in a 'The Admiral' variant case, it was fitted with a near identical movement to that of the present timepiece albeit stamped for The Waterbury Clock Company, Connecticut, to the frontplate. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the movement of the present timepiece was also made by Waterbury.
British School, early 19th century- Portrait of a naval officer, half-length, wearing a red coat with dark blue facings, gold buttons and epaulettes; watercolour on ivory, navette, 3.7 x 1.8 cm, held within a metal and paste gem brooch setting. Ivory submission reference: 8K9PZFKH Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Gemischter Sammlernachlass von Orden, Abzeichen und Medaillen aus deutscher Geschichte sowie etwas Ausland. Darunter bspw.: 1 x Preussen - Brosche/Erinnerungszeichen für Verdienste um das Feuerlöschwesen ca. 1925; 1 x Taschenkette mit Miniaturmedaillen wie bspw. Kriegsdenkmünze für die Schlacht bei Königgrätz 3. Juli 1866 sowie diverse Denkmünzen in Miniatur diverser Korps und Armeen; 1 x Dt. Kaiserreich - Kriegerverein - Kreuz für 40 Jahre Treue im Verein an Damenschleife; 1 x Drittes Reich - VDA Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland, 29 versch. Städtewappen am Tuch; 1 x Drittes Reich - Paar an Schulterklappen der Deutschen Wehrmacht 1935-1945 des Oberst (Grenadiere). 1 x mit und 1 x ohne Regimentsnummern (817?); 1 x Drittes Reich - Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold, 1. Stufe 2. Form, 16. Dezember 1938 mit Band im Originaletui Hersteller R. Hauschild Pforzheim; 1 x DDR - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, Verdienstabzeichen in Bronze, mit Miniaturausführung im Originaletui; 1 x UdSSR - Ruhmesorden 3. Klasse nach 1943; Und einiges mehr. Diverse Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. Des Weiteren eine kleine Goldmünze: 1 x Preussen - 5 Mark 1877, s-ss, tiefe Kerben, 1.7 g Au fein. Und etwas Kleinmünzen alle Welt. Bitte besichtigen!| Mixed collector's estate of orders, badges and medals from German history and some foreign countries. Among them for example: 1 x Prussia - brooch / commemorative badge for services to firefighting ca. 1925; 1 x pocket chain with miniature medals such as war memorial coin for the Battle of Königgrätz July 3, 1866 as well as various memorial coins in miniature of various corps and armies; 1 x German Empire - Kriegerverein - cross for 40 years of loyalty in the club on ladies bow; 1 x Third Reich - VDA 'Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland', 29 versch. City coat of arms on cloth; 1 x Third Reich - pair on epaulettes of the German Wehrmacht 1935-1945 of the colonel (grenadiers). 1 x with and 1 x without regimental numbers (817?); 1 x Third Reich - Cross of Honor of the German Mother in gold, 1st level 2nd form, December 16, 1938 with ribbon in original case manufacturer R. Hauschild Pforzheim; 1 x GDR - German Red Cross, merit badge in bronze, with miniature version in original case; 1 x USSR - Order of Glory 3rd class after 1943; And some more. Various signs of age and use. Furthermore a small gold coin: 1 x Preussen - 5 Mark 1877, F-VF, deep notches, 1.7 g Au fine. And some coins from all over the world. Please visit!
WW2 4th South African Armoured Car Regiment Desert Rats Beret and Uniform rare example worn by a Lieutenant circa 1941/42. Black Armoured beret retaining original "IV" cap badge of the pattern worn by the 4th SAACR, pin fitting and most probably theatre made. Lining of the beret now worn away, no dates present ... Service dress tunic. Regulation pattern, tailored with the 1941 pattern South African Tank Corps collar badges, SA buttons and Lieutenant rank stars. Also with the addition of the South African Desert Rats 7th Armoured cloth badge and Volunteer bars to the epaulettes. (2 items) Accompanied by the book "Springboks in Armourer" etc.
Kürassier Koller mit blauen Aufschlägen. Keine Herstellerangaben. Weißes Filztuch und weißes Seideninnenfutter, mit eingearbeiteter Tasche im Rockschoß und Ordensspangen. Schulterklappen eines Majors. Tragespuren. Wohl professionell neu genäht unter Verwendung alter Teile. Aufrufzeit 22. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 16:27 Uhr (CET)Cuirassier Koller with blue lapels. No manufacturer information. White felt cloth and white silk lining, with an integrated pocket in the lapels and medal clasps. Major's epaulettes. Traces of wear. Probably professionally re-sewn using old parts. Call time 22 | Feb 2024 | probably 16:27 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
2 Epauletten im Originaletui. Etui: "Militär-Effecten-Handlung von Carl Berweck, Mainz". Weißer Filz als Grundfarbe mit blauer Unterfütterung. Silberner Halbmond mit silberfarbener Tresse und Kantillen. Aufrufzeit 22. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 16:30 Uhr (CET)2 epaulettes in original case. Case: "Militär-Effecten-Handlung von Carl Berweck, Mainz". White felt as base color with blue lining. Silver crescent moon with silver-colored braid and canthus. Aufrufzeit 22. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 16:30 Uhr (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Paar Epauletten. Epauletten für einen Hauptmann im Preußischen 1.Garde Reg. zu Fuß oder Garde Du Corps. Zwei Sterne auf geflochtenem Silberdrahtuntergrund, silberfarbene Halbmonde, silberfarbene Tressen mit schwarzem Einzug und rotes Unterfutter. Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. Aufrufzeit 22. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 16:31 Uhr (CET)Pair of epaulettes. Epaulettes for a captain in the Prussian 1st Guards Regiment of Foot or Garde Du Corps. Two stars on a braided silver wire background, silver-coloured crescents, silver-coloured braid with black edging and red lining. Signs of age and wear. Call time 22 | Feb 2024 | probably 16:31 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
2 Offiziers-Bildnisminiaturen. Anfang 19. Jh. Tempera, je verglast, Messingrahmen bzw. ebonisierter Holzrahmen. 7,5 x 5,5 cm, Rahmen 12 x 10 cm / 3,5 x 3 cm, Rahmen 11 x 9 cm. Englischer Offizier mit Goldepauletten am blauen Rock. / Französischer oder preußischer Offizier mit blauer Schärpe, rotem Kragen und Orden. Leichter Farbabrieb beim größeren Bild, Holzrahmen mit Haarriss. Provenienz : Sammlungsnachlass aus Hannover. Aufrufzeit 22. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 14:52 Uhr (CET)2 officer portrait miniatures. Early 19th century Tempera, each glazed, brass frame and ebonized wooden frame. 7.5 x 5.5 cm, frame 12 x 10 cm / 3.5 x 3 cm, frame 11 x 9 cm. English officer with gold epaulettes on blue coat / French or Prussian officer with blue sash, red collar and medal. Slight wear to the paint on the larger picture, wooden frame with hairline crack. Provenance : Collection estate from Hanover. Call time 22 | Feb 2024 | probably 14:52 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Blauer Militärmantel. Professionell genähter, jüngerer Mantel aus dunkelblauem Tuch mit roten Vorstößen, zweireihige, kupferfarbene Knöpfe und roter Stehkragen. / Daran originale Schulterklappen für einen Hauptmann im Kürassier-Regiment „Kaiser Nikolaus I. von Russland“. Tragespuren. Aufrufzeit 22. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 16:26 Uhr (CET)Blue military coat. Professionally sewn, younger coat made of dark blue cloth with red piping, double row of copper-colored buttons and red stand-up collar. / Original epaulettes for a captain in the cuirassier regiment "Emperor Nicholas I of Russia". Tracks of wear. Call time 22 | Feb 2024 | probably 16:26 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Yellow tunic; blue collar and epaulettes.Paul McCartney (b. 1942) was a singer, songwriter and the bass player with the Beatles, until they disbanded in 1970. He then performed with his own band, Wing, until 1981, and since then has remained active in the music field. This jug was issued only in Great Britain, due to copyright reasons. Series: The Beatles. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Stanley J. TaylorIssued: 1984 - 1991Dimensions: 5.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Royal Navy, Second World War. Captain Edward Desmond Bewley McCarthy's (DSO) dress uniform, likely worn during his command of HMS Ajax (22nd April 1940 – 27th November 1941). Dress uniform comprising a pair of gilt bullion epaulettes, a regulation bicorn cocked hat, two dress belts, and an earlier single cloth lace Commander's rank shoulder board, retailed by Gieves, in original fitted tin with name inscription.Sold together with McCarthy's Proclamation for crossing the Arctic Circle, dated October 3rd 1943, pre-printed document with manuscript insertions, with autograph signature of the Commanding Officer, framed and glazed, 22.5cm x 33cm (awarded during HMS Anson's involvement in Home Fleet deployment cover)Provenance: Purchased by the vendor from Charles Miller in 2010, originally together with other items such as a midshipman log completed by McCarthy's son.Admiral Sir Edward Desmond Bewley McCarthy, KCB, DSO & Bar (15 November 1893 – 8 June 1966). Service includes command of HMS Ajax from 1940 and HMS Anson from 1943, before becoming Assistant Chief of Naval Staff in 1944. Post-war, he became Commander-in-Chief of the South Atlantic Station before retiring in 1950.During his command of HMS Ajax, the vessel was involved in a single-handed engagement dubbed the Battle of Cape Passero, which centred around a British merchant convoy operation that left Alexandria for a supply operation to Malta on 8th October 1940. Although the outward journey was completed without serious incident, the Mediterranean Fleet was spotted by an Italian aircraft on the return journey and the Italian Navy made moves to intercept them in the Ionian Sea. On the night of 11th/12th October, the first Italian torpedo boat flotilla attacked H.M.S. Ajax. This attack failed, and the Ajax successfully sank two of the Italian ships, the Airone and Ariel, with a third escaping. Shortly following this battle, the Italian 11th destroyer flotilla arrived on the scene but was surprised by radar-directed gunfire from HMS Ajax. One Italian vessel was badly damaged, later being sunk, and another was lightly damaged. Captain McCarthy received a DSO for his actions in this engagement.
A collection of brass and copper wares 19th century and later, to include, a Dutch jardiniere, 20cm high, a coffee pot and stand, 33cm high, buckle epaulettes, a teapot, 25cm high, and a scalloped tray, 40cm wide (qty)Condition ReportA large quantity in a mixed condition, all with dents, wear and marks throughout.
An unusual Doulton Silicon ware container modelled as a fire bucket with silver rim and named 'FIRE' in orange letters, with leather strap, two fairings of fire fighters, a pin cushion modelled as a fireman's helmet, a small brass paperweight, shoulder epaulettes and various fireman's buttons etc. (qty)
Circa 1940s and Later Costume, comprising a black crepe day dress with three quarter length sleeves and black trims to the bodice, another with peplum waist and quilted detail, a Brigitte navy day dress with velvet epaulettes and elbow length sleeves, four other dresses, a L'Aiglon blue and white two piece dress suit with navy trims and button details,a brown wool stylish two piece suit with a double breasted swing style jacket,Golden Crest Model London grey two piece suit,Vogue Couturier Design black skirt suit with scalloped detail to the bodice, and a Bonwit Teller grey and black checked skirt suit with peplum waist and pocket details to the chest,(12)
Circa 1950s and Later Ladies Wool Suits and Coats, comprising a Marsi's California green two piece suit with mink trimmed collar, a black and white floral woven swing jacket with velvet collar, a Country Life Couture pink long sleeved jacket, a Admyra London green and cream wool two piece skirt suit, a Scottish tweed jacket, an Aquascutum cream wool double breasted jacket, a Jaeger black wool jacket (size 12), a Shawlco green and orange woven long sleeved wool coat, a brown and cream pinafore dress and matching jacket with zip fastening,Canda brown and white checked coat with buttoned epaulettes, a pale blue silk shirt with fabric belt,a Hucke blue wool jacket and a loden green wool duffle style coat,Welsh wool pinafore dress with patch pockets to the front, (14)
Olivia Colman (as the Queen): A replica of the Trooping the Colour state military costumeSeason 4, Episode 1, 'Gold Stick'Custom-made by Angels Costumes, comprising a red wool military tunic with cutaway front, navy cuffs and epaulettes with gold braiding, with handwritten label to the inside reading Olivia Colman The Crown, November 2019, a pair of navy high-waisted full-length breeches with laces, a navy wool skirt attachment habit, tunic, and skirt with handwritten Angels labels; a red and gold braided belt, a gold braid Aiguillette, a black faux-fur tri-corn hat with white feathers plumage, with Angels label, and a pair of knee-high black riding boots by Hawkins (7)Footnotes:As seen in the Trooping of the Colour scene. The tradition of the Trooping of the Colour dates back to 1805, and is a military parade celebrating the Sovereign's official birthday. The term 'colours' refers to the Regimental flags of the British Army, because they displayed the uniform colours and insignia worn by the soldiers of different units.This episode of The Crown opens with Olivia Colman (as the Queen), followed by other cast playing members of the Royal Family, on horseback for the Trooping of the Colour ceremony in 1979. The scene is interspersed with footage of the IRA, with the episode later depicting the assassination of Charles Dance (as Lord Mountbatten) by the IRA.The episode's title, 'Gold Stick', is a reference to Lord Mountbatten who was the Gold Stick-in-Waiting to the Queen during The Trooping of the Colour. This ceremonial position traditionally involved the protection of the Sovereign.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Josh O'Connor (as Prince Charles): A replica of the Investiture outfitSeason 3, Episode 6, 'Tywysog Cymru'Custom-made replica ensemble comprising a purple velvet cloak with gold fastenings at the front, embroidered with fleur-de-lis motifs, together with a spotted ermine fur collar; a navy woollen single-breasted military jacket with silvered buttons, with 'Hero Collection' label and production label reading Karol 188/96/88, and a pair of blue high-waisted woollen trousers with red stripe; a shirt by Darcy with a white stud collar and double cuffs; braided epaulettes, white elasticated braces, a pair of black leather Chelsea boots, a black peaked military hat with a red band, together with a textured gold-coloured ring with a purple oval stone (9)Footnotes:As worn by Josh O'Connor (as Prince Charles) in the Prince of Wales Investiture scene.The Investiture of the Prince of Wales in Caernarfon Castle took place on the 1st July 1969 and was the ceremony to formally mark Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales.The Investiture was televised and watched by 500 million people worldwide, however, it was opposed by many Welsh Nationalist organisations. To appeal to the Welsh public, the young Prince studied the Welsh language at Aberystwyth University and gave a speech during the ceremony in both Welsh and English.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A group of Eight WWI & WWII Medals, WWI Pair War & Victory, 39-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, WWII War & Defence, WWI Pair to J.77624.C.G.A.Murphy.Ord.RN, along with Cap Badge Ordinary Seaman C.G.A.Murphy rose through the ranks to warrant and commission Gunner, he was a lieutenant command in charge of forward gun turrets on HMS Prince of Wales from launching to sinking off Singapore 1942 including the action against the German Battleship Bismarke, was commander of Guns aboard Britains largest battleship HMS Vanguard, also included his Naval Bicorn Hat, black with gold thread decoration by J Friedeberg 81 Queens Street Portsea with metal case and his Naval Epaulettes also gold decorated with silver anchor's by E A Seagrove, the Hard Portsea, in metal case
German Military Interest, Imperial Prussian and Third Reich period, to include An Imperial Prussian epaulettes, shoulder boards, a pair of seemingly unissued ‘Schwalbennester’ (swallow’s nest) shoulder pads, a German Naval Aviation badge (on board mount) together with a pair of British Merchant Navy epaulettes, labelled ‘Monnnery’s Outfitters, London, etc.
Persian School (mid-19th century) Portrait of Nasir Al-Din Shah Qajar, opaque watercolour, ink, and gold on wove paper, sheet 208 x 135 mm (8 1/4 x 5 1/4 in), tipped at corners onto album leaf, several nicks to edges, one larger neat tear in the upper left, spotting and surface dirt, unframed, [circa 1850]Provenance:Probably John Murray III (1808-1892)*** One of a number of known portraits showing the young Shah, just after he ascended the throne, wearing a European-style frockcoat with gold braided epaulettes, but in this instance without the cannon as normally found (for a similar example, see Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, acc. no. 2023.238).
Assorted militaria items to include: German design epaulettes, badges, skull badge, nickel spoon with date 1937 and a German Forage cap together with two silver plated ash trays, one marked 'Europa' and the other appearing to be from the ship 'The Bremen', one captured by the Allies, the second sunk by the Allies. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Images of skull added.
7 "Metropolitan" style whistles, one marked "ARP"; 6 "Acme Thunderer" type whistles, one with chain and clip, marked "B.R. (5)"; 3 brass bed plates to the Royal Sussex Regiment (2) and Northumberland Fusiliers; two swagger stick tops to 8th Gurkhas (dented) and Ryl Sussex Regt; 2 pairs of spurs; pair of chain epaulettes, and sundry other items. £40-50
SITZENDORF, SET OF SIX PORCELAIN BAND FIGURES, LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY comprising an oboe, flute, trumpet, cymbals, drum and French horn player, each modelled as a youth in Ottoman dress, blue mark to baseeach 15cm high +Overall good - two very small chips to one of the epaulettes on the flute player
French School (late 18th/19th century): Miniature Portrait of a Lady, bust length, with white shawl, gilt-trimmed dress and floral corsage, on ivory, oval 3.2cm by 2.7cm A Similar Portrait of a Young Officer, bust length, wearing gilt-braided blue jacket with epaulettes, on ivory, oval 4cm by 3.2cm (2)With Non-Transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Numbers 23ARV98S and D4N366XF
British Transport Commission Police Helmet Badge, blackened with small chrome lion holding wheel centre. Also a couple of rosette style Helmet/Cap Badges; a pair of smaller non enamel Cap Badges, one British Transport Police, the other British Transport Commission Police, a couple of crown epaulettes; quantity 5 button style shoulder badges bearing the inscription Tria Juncta In Uno (three joined in one); a Police Cadet cap badge and a couple of sundry items. (15 items)
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