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Lot 10
Dambusters - a unique and important piece of WWII Second World War history - a fragment of engine from downed Lancaster Bomber ED925 / AJ-M ' M ' (Mother), which crashed en-route to the Mohne Dam during the famous Dam Buster / Operation Chastise raids of 16/17th May 1943. The relic appears to be a section of alloy engine - possibly a pump of some kind, and remains in 'relic' condition. The Lancaster, piloted by John Hopgood, after dropping its famous 'bouncing bomb' on the Mohne Dam, crashed in a field in Ostönnen. The crash site was discovered and excavated in c1973. The fragment retains an old card label, with some faint pencil details legible. Measures approx; 14cm wide. About the raid and subsequent crash: Hopgood took off in the first group alongside Gibson and Mick Martin. It was on the journey to the Mönhe that Hopgood's aircraft AJ-M (M Mother) was hit by flak while passing the airfield at Dülmen. Hopgood along with gunners George Gregory and Tony Burcher were injured but they continued the attack. There is a possibility that Gregory was killed by flak at this point. The damaged aircraft reached the dam where they attacked at 00:32, ten minutes after Gibson. However, they were struck again by anti-aircraft fire and their bomb was released too late. It bounced over the dam and exploded on a power station on the other side. The aircraft was fatally damaged at this point and Hopgood remained at the controls, gaining height to allow his crew to bail out. Rear gunner, Pilot Officer Tony Burcher, remembered hearing Hopgood say; "Get out you damn fool. If only I could get another 300 ft. I can't get any more height". John Fraser, John Minchin and Tony Burcher jumped, but the already injured Minchin did not survive. However, Fraser and Burcher survived and were made prisoners of war. AJ-M crashed in a field near Ostönnen, 6 kilometres from the dam. The bodies of Hopgood, Brennan, Navigator Kenneth (Ken) Earnshaw from Bridlington and Gregory were found inside.
Lot 110
An original WWII Second World War period 1940 dated British Navy issue linen Union Jack / Flag. Typical form, in red, white and blue. The seam dated 1940 and stamped ' WD ' with Broad Arrow markings. By repute once from the collection of one Rear Admiral EJP Brind. Measures approx; 61cm x 136cm. NB: Further effects from the collection of Brind can be found in the next lot (Lot 111) Brind served in the First World War on the gunboat HMS Excellent, followed by HMS Malaya, and finally on the monitor HMS Sir John Moore. After the war, Brind was captain of HMS Orion and then of HMS Birmingham. Brind also served in the Second World War as Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet from 1940 to 1942 when he became Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff. He was made commander of cruisers in the British Pacific Fleet in 1945. Brind became President of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, in 1946 and then Commander-in-Chief of the Far East Fleet in 1949. It was under Brind's command that one of his ships, HMS Amethyst sailed up the Yangtze River and was stranded there for six weeks. He was made Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces Northern Europe in 1951; he retired in 1953.
Lot 123
A rare original uneaten WWI First World War Imperial German army food canteen containing an original uneaten small loaf of bread. The aluminium canteen bearing maker's marks for Sudd MetallW FBR, Mussbach '. The uneaten piece of bread appearing to have been toasted (likely why it has survived so long). A rare survivor.
Lot 13
An original WWI First World War Imperial German army SG 98/05 ' Butcher ' rifle bayonet. The blade marked for Carl Eickhorn of Solingen and dated 1918 (date slightly illegible). Hooked steel pommel with press release button, ribbed wooden grips and a forward back facing quillon. Within a period leather and steel scabbard, with original leather frog. Measures approx; 52cm long in total.
Lot 140
An original WWI First World War period George V 1897 pattern British Infantry Officers sword. The sword having a pierced basket guard with the GRV cypher, leather bound and wire wrapped grip. The ricasso stamped with makers mark Fenton Brothers Ltd Sheffield ' Sword Cutlers To The War Office ' and the long single edged blade intricately etched with scrollwork details. Housed in a brown leather scabbard with belt and frog. Measures approx 101cm
Lot 16
A WWI First World War trench art style ashtray and matchstrike combination, made from the base of a 1916 dated 18pdr brass artillery shell, and the body of a Mills Bomb / Hand Grenade to the top. The body of the grenade supplying the surface upon which matches are struck. Measures approx; 8cm tall.
Lot 18
A rare collection of WWI First World War local interest real photographic postcards of Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol. Includes; x2 different views of the ASC MT Co. (Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport Company) military vehicles lined up along the high street, and a similar view with soldiers in front of the vehicles titled ' 494 Still Carrying On At C. Sodbury ', a different view titled ' The Pride Of The Company - 169 No.1 Section M.T.Co 494 ASC ', an aerial view of the ASC Camp (with traction engine at the entrance), and postcard of the regimental band. Two postally used, the others unused. Rare local interest cards.
Lot 183
An original WWI First World War French M15 pattern Adrian steel combat helmet. Steel construction, with ' split pin ' comb, ' RF ' badge to front and distinctive seam around the brim. No liner or chinstrap present, and repainted many years ago (likely for costume use). Interesting helmet. AF.
Lot 195
Three rare Edwardian Suffragette ' Votes For Women ' / WSPU related cloth clothing patches. The first being a rectangular ' Votes For Women ' patch in the three colours of the WSPU - Purple, White & Green. The second in the shape of a shield in back and green, and the third with ' Votes For Women ' notation and WFL. The largest (shield) measuring approx; 6cm tall. Rare.
Lot 26
A good early to mid-20th century WWI First World War period cast iron wall plaque depicting ' Generalfeldmarschall Von Hindenburg ' (General Von Hindenburg). Cast iron, raised in relief portrait of Hindenburg, cold painted and signed by the painter. Raised notation to base. An impressive period plaque. Measures approx; 40cm x 30cm.
Lot 27
A collection of x4 WWI First World War period real photographic postcards of Imperial German U-Boat submarines in British waters. Three of the cards showing ' German U Boat 107 In Weymouth Harbour ', and the third showing ' German Submarine U118 Washed Ashore At Hastings '. The Weymouth related ones locally printed by Ed. H. Stewart of Turton Street and the Hasting card with no printer's marks. All postally unused.
Lot 275
A rare original WWI First World War Imperial German Army Austrian made trench warfare knuckleduster / knuckle duster. c1915 construction. Cast iron construction, with raised makers marks for N. Steinbruck, Graz. Spiked knuckle section, the grip of curved form with four symmetrical holes for fingers. A rare and somewhat gruesome piece of trench weaponry. Measures approx; 10cm long.
Lot 300
A scarce original WWII Second World War c1940 Wilkinson Fairbairn Sykes made ' FS ' first / 1st pattern commando fighting dagger. Chequered grip, with slightly curved double quillon, leading to a double edged tapering blade. The ricasso marked ' Wilkinson Ltd'. With a leather scabbard with nickel end cap. AF - blade worn, and ricasso also worn. Otherwise a scarce early first-issue pattern dagger c1940-41. Measures approx; 31cm.
Lot 311
Two WWII Second World War Fighter Aces autographed postcards - the first signed by Nazi German Luftwaffe ace Adolf Galland (signed in black ink), the second signed by Royal Air Force fighter pilot Bob Stanford Tuck (signed in blue ink). Both with their details printed to reverse. Along with an unsigned postcard of Galland (3).
Lot 312
A WWI First World War period pair of Imperial German Fernglas binoculars. Maker's marks to the focus wheel ' Fernglas 3545 Spindler & Hover '. Retaining most of their original green paint. Optics in good working order, and very clear although some lacquer peel can be seen to one eyepiece externally. Complete in their original leather case with integral compass to lid. Interesting pair of WW1 binoculars.
Lot 319
An original WWI First World War ' Princess Mary's Christmas Gift ' brass tin box. The surface of the lid decorated with a portrait of Princess Mary with an ‘M’ either side and in the corners are the names of the Allies. The box retaining the original greeting card with the words ' With Best Wishes For A Victorious New Year From The Princess Mary & Friends At Home. Interesting item.The Princess Mary Christmas gift box was a brass or silver tin containing a number of gifts intended to be distributed to all members of the armed forces of the British Empire on Christmas day 1914, during World War I.
Lot 347
Two pairs of German binoculars - the first being WWII Second World War pair of Goerz of Berlin 8x30 ' Magon ' binoculars, complete with original leather case (optics good) and the other pair a WWI First World War period of Goerz 8x Helinox DRP binoculars, scratched to top ' Pilot Tweedie '. Both optics in good order. Both cased.
Lot 36
An interesting WWI First World War related trench art coat hanger wall plaque. The plaque of wooden construction in the shape of a shield mounted with a Tulwar sword to the top, two bayonets to each side displayed in a webbing belt with bullets. A powder flask hangs to the front about a horse shoe and x2 pennies dated 1914 and 1918. Missing one coat hook. Interesting item. Measures approx 55x27cm.
Lot 380
A charming WWII Second World War related ' Evacuee ' / Evacuation suitcase display. The collection comprising of a 1940s suitcase, filled with assorted items relating to the period including; a 1930s child's teddy bear (British), First Aid Booklet, an RAF cap badge and other items from the period.
Lot 384
A WWI First World War related improvised trench sign ' Stay In Trench '. The sign of wooden plank construction (possibly a duckboard or similar) with remnants of original paint remaining. A small arrow is drawn to the front. Interesting display item, with an unknown history. Measures approx; 46cm long.
Lot 386
A WWI First World War medal pair awarded to one G-20231 Private George H. Durbin of the Royal Sussex Regiment, comprising his War Medal and Victory Medal. Both with ribbons. Along with two Bristol Education Committee medals engraved for George Durbin and (presumably his Brother) Henry Durbin. Both within their original retail boxes.
Lot 424
A large collection of assorted Royal Navy and Merchant Navy WWI First World War / Second World War (and later ) related uniform cloth badges. The collection to include an assortment of ranks, shoulder boards and other insignias. Examples of gold bullion and other embroidered thread pieces. Interesting collection.
Lot 44
A pair of WWI First World War W. Watson & Sons Ltd 1916 dated British Army field binoculars. Maker's stamp to one eyepiece and ' Binocular Prismatic No.3 Mk1 x6 ' to other side. Stamped with broad arrows to front. Optics good. Within the original leather case with maker's marks to top, broad arrow and also dated 1916.
Lot 466
A WWI First World War interest Army Gaede Group type prototype helmet. Heavy steel plate construction with nose guard to the front. Rectangular apertures to the sides for chin strap attachment. The inner leather liner attached to the steel plate with x4 metal screws. History / provenance unknown.
Lot 468
An original WWI First World War Imperial German Army anti-zeppelin Flechette / aircraft arrow / dart in a presentation tube. The tube dated 1914 / 1915 and containing a paper printed image of a German pilot with the words Zeichnet Kriegsanleihe translating to ' Subscribe To War '. The darts originally sold after the war to raise money for veterans.
Lot 470
A WWI First World War period RAF / RFC Royal Flying Corps related pilot's flying helmet and goggles. The helmet of leather construction, with a woollen interior. The goggles also of leather construction, with aluminium framed glass lenses. Along with a photograph (presumably of the original owner) which is stamped ' 35 Squadron - Royal Flying Corps ' to reverse. Various conditions.
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