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Lot 457
A rare WWI First World War interest collection of items relating to the Ruffy Baumann Flying School. Comprising: an original c1920's ' The Ruffy-Baumann School Of Flying' brochure - filled with details and photographs, including pictures of Edouard Baumann and Felix Ruffy, various Biplanes, Testimonials, and other such interesting details. Also included is an original photograph from the school which shows two planes in a field - one of which is being piloted by Ami Baumann (the photograph is inscribed such) and is dated 1916. The third item is an interesting and unique original Passport from 1926 onwards for Ami Baumann (Cousin of Edouard), one of the instructors at the flying school. A fascinating and interesting collection of early aviation ephemera. Rare.The Ruffy-Baumann School Of Flying became instrumental during the First World War for training and testing (and developing) new aircraft for warfare.
Lot 180
An incredible local interest WWII Second World War 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment collection of items. All relating to a Ronald ' Roy ' Charles Harris. Harris joined the First Paras and later the Eleventh SAS. From his obituary (included with the sale): ' Roy came from a large family...(and) he set up the Kingswood firm 'Harris Brothers' with his two brothers...before he started the family firm he served his country in the Second World War... (he) joined as a soldier of the First Paras and Eleventh SAS and was in action in Europe. In 1942 when parachuting into Sicily, Roy was injured when the Germans opened fire as they came down. Roy was captured and taken prisoner of war where he spent long periods in solitary confinement which affected his health...'. Included within the lot is: - Harris' own ' No.2 Commando 11th SAS 1st Parachute Battalion ' patch- Harris' Soldier Service Book - listing his Army Number as 4625961- Several photographs of Harris (and his battalion) - x3 framed, one unframed. - Harris' original Parachute Battalion beret, with parachute regiment badge to front.- An Air Letter from Harris sent home to Bristol. Dated 29.4.1943, the letter reads, in part: '...it won't be long now before North Africa is ours... the last few days have been very hot, and we have been sun-bathing - most of the lads are black! Will you let me know if the papers in England said anything about the 'Parachute' fighting in this country - I should like to know they did ' and followed by more family related sentiments- Two copies of Prisoner Of War camp ' Punishment ' notices - dated August 17th 1944 which lists Harris and another prisoner. For escaping the camp, they are given ' close arrest for a term of 7 days ' (solitary confinement). Written in German and English. - Harris' own Fairbairn Sykes British Commando dagger - within it's original leather and steel scabbard. - Harris' SAS / Commando issue Knuckle Duster - with ministry markings.- Several effects relating to a ' 1st Para Battalion 11th SAS Reunion Dance ' on March 29th 1947 at The Angel Hotel, Knutsford '. Including an original (fragile) poster, ticket, press photograph, and newspaper extract from the event ' Red Devils meet again! '.- A No.2 Commando 11th SAS 1st Parachute Battalion Reunion Dinner menu from 1985..and various other personal (and later effects) including a Union Flag, Matador throwing knife, and various Parachute Regiment related mementos.An interesting and important collection of WWII militaria.
Lot 400
An incredible believed original WWI First World War era Tank Corp driver's ' splatter ' mask and accompanying leather helmet. Mask of steel and leather construction, with metal eye shields, and chain mail chin cover. Original canvas head straps present. The helmet of sectional leather construction, with rivets. Retains original inner liner and head strap. An incredibly rare surviving example.NOTE: These masks and helmets were introduced in early 1917 to protect the crew from splinters caused by steel particles which flew around the inside of the tank as it was hit by projectiles.Note: (added 14/8/2019 at 13:04) - due to the nature of this item, buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to authenticity, accuracy and condition of items prior to bidding, irrespective of description.
Lot 94
A WWI First World War Imperial German Army Seitengewehr Model 1898 rifle bayonet having a wooden hilt with diagonal grooves, steel pommel, press stud, steel crossguard, rearward steel quillon, pipe back blade, leather scabbard with steel furnishings and repro leather frog. Notation to the ricasso ' Simson & Co Suhl ' and matching serial numbers to the scabbard hook and cross guard ' 20903 '. Measures; 69cm overall.
Lot 189
A rare WWI First World War interest single-owner / recipient postcard album. Most cards appearing to have been sent to a 'Maurice Minton' of Castle Donington from his ' Uncle Charlie '. All of the cards are presumed to have been sent from Charlie who was serving in the Army. Cards include; various silks, greetings cards, 'artist type' cards, picture-type, official views of France, comic cards, ' Miss Edith Cavell Murdered! ' propaganda card, Battleship HMS Queen Mary and others. An interesting collection - some make fascinating reading, some with Censor stamps.
Lot 51
A WWI First World War medal pair awarded to a 242678 Private A. G. Needs of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Comprising War Medal and Victory Medal. Along with other related effects including his Discharge certificate (wounded - stamped ' No longer physically fit for war service ') and some other ephemera relating to his pension. Also included are x2 ' For Services Rendered ' badges and an associated cap badge for the Gloucestershire Regiment. Consigned from family.
Lot 310
A rare pair of WWI First World War RFC Royal Flying Corps ' 1st Pattern ' brown rubber flying goggles. Brown rubber construction, with elasticated head straps and glass lenses to front. Generally in good condition for age, there is some slight rubber deterioration around the nose area (see images). Supplied within a period box. Rare.
Lot 476
Two WWI First World War ' War Medals ' awarded to two brothers - 22099 Private Timothy O'Donoghue of the 8th Canadian Infantry, along with a 'sterling' silver engraved fob pendant cross featuring Canadian maple leaves (Killed In Action 21/05/1915) . The other being awarded to 25463 Private Frederick O'Donoghue of the Welsh Regiment. No ribbons present. Consigned from the family.
Lot 321
A collection of assorted WWI First World War effects relating to an Albert Golding of the Royal Engineers, 3705, from Bristol. Includes; Golding's Bible, a pair of AFSA field binoculars (with crows feet markings), a charming 1917-18 Christmas card ' From The 11th Division ', various uniform buttons, medal ribbons, hallmarked silver ' Queen Alexandra Hospital Home ' enamel badge, 1915 ' On War Service ' badge and various other items. Interesting collection.
Lot 34
A WWI First World War medal pair awarded to a 16448 Private Alexander Hill of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Killed in action August 16th 1917 ( Passchendaele ). Comprising of War and Victory medal. Along with some associated paperwork. Note: the War medal appears to either have had the impressions cleaned, or re-engraved. Consigned from family.
Lot 187
An interesting collection of assorted WWII Second World War and related militaria / military items. To include several items of ephemera - a ' Skill At Arms ' book, German Occupation Of Jersey coinage set, various first aid kits and dressings, a US Army water canteen, Anti-Gas eye shields, a French ' Cross De La Valeur Militaire ' medal, a small collection of Edwardian and slightly later postcards - many military related. Various other items included. Interesting assortment.
Lot 219
A WWI First World War medal group trio awarded to a 931 Driver H. W. Charles of the Royal Engineers. Comprising; War Medal, Victory Medal and Territorial War Medal ' For Voluntary Service Overseas 1914-19 '. All with ribbons. Rare and interesting medal group. Consigned from family.NOTE: H. W. Charles' father's medals can be found in the next lot, Lot 220.
Lot 374
An original WWI First World War medal pair awarded to a Corporal H G Payne of the RAMC Royal Army Medical Corps. Comprising of his Victory and War medals with ribbons joint on medal bar along with miniatures with matching ribbons. Stamped to sides. Along with a General Service medal miniature with ribbon. All housed within a period moroccan leather case.
Lot 242
An interesting collection of WWI First World War era photographic postcards, largely of Greece / Greek scenes during the First World War. Namely Salonika and the Macedonian Front. Views include; bomb damage, a rather comical ' On War Service ' unused postcard, battleships, Turkish Prisoners Of War, training camp, and many others. 150+ cards. Interesting album.
Lot 151
A WWI First World War British military cavalry 1888 pattern Lee Metford / Lee Enfield rifle comprising of a wooden and brass riveted grip, steel pommel, cross guard with muzzle hole and quillon, fullered blade with markings to both side of the ricasso along with a leather and brass furnished scabbard and frog. Measures; 47cm.
Lot 11
A rare Wilkinson Ltd made Royal Staffordshire Pottery WWI First World War character jug designed by Sir Francis Carruthers Gould, depicting Marshall Foch holding a bottle of champagne inscribed "Au Diable le Kaiser ". Printed marks to the base. Measures approx; 30cm tall. Condition - restoration to neck, some light crazing, otherwise good.
Lot 420
A rare and interesting unique archive of letters, plans, calculations and receipts relating to the patent and creation of ' The Planetograph ' - a devise used to calculate the orbit of the planets. The archive consists of various handwritten letters - from just before the First World War and later into the 1930's. Various charts and calendars present. A fascinating set of documents.
Lot 313
An interesting and rare collection of four early aviation interest photographs depicting US Navy Curtiss NC-4 flying boat captained by Lieutenant Commander Albert C Read at the end of its Celebratory tour for the first transatlantic flight from May 8 to 31st 1919. The NC-4 was a Curtiss NC flying boat that was the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, albeit not non-stop. The four sepia photographs believed to have never have been seen and likely unique. Three of the photographs having pen notation to borders. Measures 8cm x 13cm.
Lot 107
A collection of assorted personal letters and ephemera, largely relating to a WWI First World War soldier Private W. Walker 1354 G. Company, 3rd Glosters Regiment '. Various handwritten letters - including some to/from a relative based in Canada on various ships. Largely WWI to the 1930's. Some other family members' correspondence present. Interesting collection.
Lot 47
A WWI First World War postcard collection - largely real photo postcards - a few of which appear to have been written by the same hand, a Soldier based in France (name or details unknown, possibly of the RAMC and one postcard addressed to Bristol). Includes a Daily Mail photograph of a barricaded street which has been written on to verso ' Just an idea of how the Germans serve the roads - so you see we just walk around!', other cards include; Morfa Camp Conway, regimental postcard (with goat), views of the Somme, 'Official War Photographs', a rather comical photograph of soldiers with a trampoline, various silk postcards. Some related antique real-photo cards of Bristol are also included. An interesting collection. Along with a collection of WWI First World War ' The Great War ' magazines.
Lot 470
Two antique Boer War interest hallmarked silver topped swagger sticks. Both relating to a 15136 Sapper W. Heeremans of the Royal Engineers. The first (longest) being awarded for ' Best Shot Of 103 Company ' and the shorter being presented for ' Best Drill Of 103 Company '. Both hallmarked for London, 1905. The shortests' hallmarked for John Hazlewood Worrall, the tallest 'WSS'. Longest approx; 69cm. Rare.
Lot 26
A framed and glazed portrait photograph of a WWI First World War Captain of the Somerset Light Infantry. The three-quarter length pose shows the soldier in full uniform, with cane. A plaque to the bottom of the period frame reads ' Captain Lionel T. Wild - Somerset Light Infantry - Killed In Action In Cambrai - November 30th 1917 '. Framed and glazed to a total size of: 69cm x 53cm.
Lot 382
An original WWI First World War M1896 pattern Swedish Mauser bayonet having a chequered steel grip, socket hilt, crossguard with muzzle hole and hooked rear facing quillon, long fullered blade with double edged tip and steel scabbard with leather frog. Markings 'EJ AB' and '648' to the ricasso and number marking to the guard. Measures; 39cm.
Lot 50
An exceptional WWI First World War and WWII Second World War related medal group, belonging to a MS- 861 Private H. Craib of the Army Service Corps and later V145969 (WWII). The medal group comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal (engraved MS861 WOCL1 H. Craib), WWI Mons Star (with 1914 clasp), WWI War Medal, WWI Victory Medal (with Oak Leaf for a mention in despatches), WWII 1939-45 Star, WWII Pacific Star, WWII Australia Service Medal, WWII War Medal, and his WWI Croix de Guerre with palm (for acts of Heroism in the field). The group is accompanied by it's full set of miniatures, a bar (for the First World War group, with oak leaf) and other related effects to the soldier. Mentioned in despatches, London Gazette issue No. 29072, page 1669. A fascinating and rare medal group.
Lot 432
A rare WWI First World War interest regimental photograph of the ' Engine Repair Section No.3 ( Western ) Aircraft Repair Dept, RAF August 1918 ' (The RAF only having been formed in April of that year). The long photograph depicts all members of the Section. Measures approx; 20cm x 112cm. Rare early RAF interest photograph.
Lot 340
A rare WWI First World War British ' Cotton Powder Company ' made rod grenade. Rare sectioned example (believed to have been for training purposes, showing the inner workings). The top section being in ' pineapple ' form, and the central band stamped for ' Hales Patent '. Pin still present. Measures approx; 33cm long.
Lot 406
A collection of assorted First World War and Second World War militaria. Comprising: WWII normal sized gas mask stamped Oct 1939, pair of WWI horse cavalry stirrups, Bodill Parker & Co button polisher, Morse Code key, trench art napkin ring with crest for Lille, trench art letter opener bullet etc. Good collection.
Lot 381
A good assorted collection of WWI First World War & WWII Second World War (and related) medals and medal accessories. To include; a WWI Victory Medal awarded to a 723357 Private F. Butler of the 24th London Regiment, a selection of WWII and WWI miniature medals, a contemporary ' Bomber Command ' tribute medal, various ribbon bars, Royal Corps Of Signals cap badge, RAF cap badge, a set of ID Dog Tags for ' 228054327 ' C. Wheaton (x3), a National Service Medal, and various other militaria. All unrelated. Good collection.
Lot 170
A fascinating pair of pre-WWII Second World War photograph albums from a Gentleman in the Royal Navy in the 1920's - 1930's stationed in Hong Kong and surrounding areas. Several photographs related to the sinking of Submarine Poseidon in 1931 - the photographer at one stage clearly being stationed on board before it's sinking. The first album (red stripes) starting in 1924 and shows views of: HMS Cyclops & Submarines, L26, Malta, HM Submarine Poseidon, L21 Engine Room, ' Boat bringing back survivors from Poseidon sunk in collision at Wei Hai Wei June 9th 1931 ', Torpedo drills, Hong Kong Harbour, various views of a damaged ship in dry dock, Empress Of Britain during her first World Cruise, various photos of Submarine Poseidon including several onboard views, Customs House Hong Kong, Yugoslavia, Poseidon diving at Gareloch Scotland, Japan, Submarine Oswald, views onboard Medway, football match and many others.The second album (blue) featuring photographs of: Submarine crests, various funerals in Hong Kong, general life in WeiHaiWei, Fishing fleets in Hong Kong, Great Wall of China, Japanese 'Flappers', HMS Medway and submarines in Hong Kong, views on board HMS Medway, French settlement in Shanghai, Shanghai Racecourse, Nagasaki Japan 1933, Chinese Wedding, SM Phoenix diving trials 1936, SM Perseus, SM Rainbow, and many others. A fascinating collection of photographs - nearly all of which are annotated. Rare.
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