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Lot 634
'Spot at Sight Chart No. 2 Enemy Uniforms', a public information poster circa 1941 depicting two figures dressed in full German uniform, the first a German airman, the second a German sailor, all in colour against a white ground, approx 76 x 51cm. Provenance: this poster belonged to the vendor's grandfather who worked for Lancashire County Council in a clerical post during the Second World War, they have been in storage for 20 years since being inherited. CONDITION REPORT Very nicely presented. Some discolouration commensurate with age. The posters have been in storage for twenty years.
Lot 639
'A Few Careless Words May End in This', a public information poster circa 1940 with an image after Norman Wilkinson of a steamer sinking aft first in choppy waters with a lifeboat in the foreground, the image and text against a white ground, approx 51 x 38cm. Provenance: this poster belonged to the vendor's grandfather who worked for Lancashire County Council in a clerical post during the Second World War, they have been in storage for 20 years since being inherited. CONDITION REPORT Very nicely presented. Some discolouration commensurate with age. The posters have been in storage for twenty years.
Lot 640
'Youths Wanted for the Messenger Service', a Civil Defence Volunteers recruitment poster circa 1941, in full colour showing two figures in ARP uniforms, the first figure riding a motorcycle, the second riding a bicycle, approx 76 x 50cm. Provenance: this poster belonged to the vendor's grandfather who worked for Lancashire County Council in a clerical post during the Second World War, they have been in storage for 20 years since being inherited. CONDITION REPORT Very nicely presented. Some discolouration commensurate with age. The posters have been in storage for twenty years.
Lot 643
'Spot at Sight Chart No. 1 Enemy Uniforms', a public information poster circa 1941 depicting two figures dressed in full German uniform, the first a German parachutist, the second a German soldier, all in colour against a white ground, approx 76 x 51cm. Provenance: this poster belonged to the vendor's grandfather who worked for Lancashire County Council in a clerical post during the Second World War, they have been in storage for 20 years since being inherited. CONDITION REPORT Very nicely presented. Some discolouration commensurate with age. The posters have been in storage for twenty years.
Lot 478
WW2 1943 RAF Rear Gunners Casualty Family Group of Medals. WW1 5th Bn London Regiment This father and son group of medals was awarded to 1578408 Sergeant Harold Arthur James Berry a rear gunner with 149 Squadron which operated the Short Sterling Bomber. Comprising: 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, War Medal, (First two engraved “1578408 SGT BERRY”), Condolence forwarding Air Ministry Slip with typed name “SERGEANT H.A.J. BERRY”, typed medal slip named “1578408 SGT BERRY”. ... This group accompanied by a British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to “30065 PTE A.W. BERRY 5-LOND. R.”. .... Also a small quantity of research. Sergeant Harold Arthur James Berry flew his first operation with 149 Squadron operating the Short Sterling bomber on the 16th February 1943 with a trip to Lorient. In the following months he would visit Duisberb, Kiel Dortmund etc. On the night of the 13/14th May he was briefed with his crew for his 13th operation this being to Bochum, his aircraft failed to return and he now rests in Schoonselhof Cemetery. Private Arthur William Berry is confirmed as Sergeant Berry’s father he served in France with the London Regiment from January to April 1917. In May 1918 he appears to have transferred to the RAF for pilot training, but does not appear to have returned for overseas service.
Lot 479
WW2 1942 RAF Air Gunners Casualty Family Group of Medals. This father and son group of medals was awarded to 1997898 Sergeant Ewen Richie Stirling an Air Gunner with 9 Squadron which operated the Vickers Wellington Bomber. Comprising: 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, War Medal, Condolence forwarding Air Ministry Slip with typed name “SERGEANT E.R. STIRLING”, ... This group accompanied by a British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to “S-15139 PTE D STIRLING A & S H.”. .... Also a small quantity of research. Sergeant Ewen Richie Stirling flew his first operation with 9 Squadron operating the Vickers Wellington bomber on the 23rd November 1941 with a trip to Dunkirk. On the night of the 9th/10th March 1942 he with the rest of his crew was briefed for operations to Essen. During the following hours his aircraft requested two fixes for their position, but failed to return, believed to have come down in the North Sea. His name is recorded on the Runnymeade Memorial. Private David Stirling is confirmed as Sergeant Stirling's father
Lot 480
WW2 1943 RAF Pathfinder Squadron Bomb Aimer’s Casualty Family Group of Medals. This father and son group of medals was awarded to Flight Lieutenant Rupert Claude Sawyer Bomb Aimer with 35 (Pathfinder) Squadron which operated the Handley Page Halifax Bomber. Comprising: 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, War Medal, Condolence forwarding Air Ministry Slip with typed name “FLIGHT LIEUTENANT R.C. SAWYER”, ... This group accompanied by a British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to “M2-138812 PTE R.C. SAWYER A.S.C”. .... Also a small quantity of research. Flight Lieutenant Rupert Claude Sawyer enlisted into the ranks of the RAF on the 12th December 1940. After volunteering for aircrew duties, he was posted to Canada for training and qualifying as a Bomb Aimer returned to the UK. Commissioned on the 25th May 1942 he was posted to 10 Squadron and flew his first op on the 8/9th November 1942 which was a mine laying trip. After six trips he volunteered for Pathfinder duties and was posted to 35 Squadron, flying his first Pathfinder op on the 3/4th of February 1943 to Hamburg. He would fly a further 17 operations before on his 24th trip he was briefed for a raid on Duisburg. Outbound flying at 10,000 feet, his Halifax was attacked by a night fighter and crashed. F/Lt Sawyer and one other crewman lost their lives, the remaining of the crew survived four taken POW the Pilot evading capture. Private Percy Charles Sawyer is confirmed as F/Lt Sawyer’s father.
Lot 484
WW2 RAF Pathfinder Squadron Low Level DSO, DFC & Bar Group of Six Medals. Attributed to Flight Lieutenant Charles Humphrey Matthewman DSO, DFC & Bar who won all three gallantry medals with 109 Pathfinder Squadron RAF a as low level specialist Navigator and veteran of 3 tours of operation totalling in the region of 100 sorties of Boston’s and Mosquito’s. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order, “1945”, Distinguished Flying Cross “1944”, & Bar “1945”, 1939/45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Group mounted for display. The announcement of the award of the Distinguished Service Order appeared in the London Gazette on the 21st September 1945. 109 Squadron.“Flight Lieutenant Matthewman is an Officer who has rendered very gallant and efficient service as a navigator. He has completed 3 tours of of operational duty and by his courage and fearlessness has earned the admiration of all in the Squadron. By his sound knowledge of equipment in use and by his very reliable navigation he has set a fine example. Many of his recent missions have been completed in the role of Target Marker on tactical targets- an arduous task, which he has accomplished with fine results.”Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 23rd March 1945. 109 Squadron“Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross Flight Lieutenant Matthewman has completed many operational sorties against heavily defended targets. These have demanded great skills and resolution and has at all times displayed great keenness for operational flying, high courage and consistent devotion to duty.”Distinguished Flying Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 6th June 1944 109 Squadron.“Pilot Officer Matthewman has completed 29 operational sorties before coming to this Unit. These were all daylight operations both low and high level and were carried out between February 1942 and September 1942. He started operating with this Unit in October 1943 and has since completed 23 sorties. The majority of them were against heavy defended targets in the Rhur and Rhineland when absolute accuracy of Navigation was essential. He has proved to be a sound and hard working navigator with considerable character whose ability can be relied upon at all times.”Flight Lieutenant Charles Humphrey Matthewman DSO, DFC & Bar commenced operations with 107 which operated the Boston Bomber and during his tour the Squadron converted to the Mosquito twin engined bomber. On the 26th July he was admitted into Hospital at RAF Halton and was then posted to 105 Squadron on the 26th July 1942. On completion of his first tour he was screened from OPs and joined 109 Pathfinder Squadron operating the Mosquito under taking his first Op of his second tour on the 18th October 1943. By the end of his posting with 109 he would complete some 90 sorties, with 29 sorties of his first tour Flt Lt Matthewman would complete over 100 operational flights. Commissioned on the 28th January 1944, he was promoted Flying Officer on the 28th July 1944 and Flight Lieutenant15th September 1944. He resigned his commission on the 12th April 1946.
Lot 50
Badge. 32nd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers (“The Volunteer Guards”) Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1860-68. A fine rare die-stamped blackened example with silver highlights worn on the leather helmet. Crowned Maltese cross with hobnail arms and raised rim; central lined disc bearing VG cypher. Three of four wires to reverse. VGC Formed in 1860 with the first HQ at 38 Conduit Street, by 1863 at Burlington House. This famous and exclusive corps were comprised of men six feet tall or over, earning them the soubriquet, “The Six Foot Guard”. The corps was later attached to the 11th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers (St. George’s) but finally disbanded in 1868. In full dress a plumed leather helmet was worn to accompany a scarlet tunic.
Lot 504
WW1 11th (Lonsdale) Battalion Later 7th Bn Border Regiment Military Medal Group of Four Medals. Awarded to 15364 Corporal Irvine Gibson Topping who in October 1914 volunteered for service with the Lonsdale Battalion of the Border Regiment and was awarded the Military Medal with the 7th Bn of the Regiment. Comprising: Military Medal “15364 A. CPL I.G. TOPPING 7/ BORD R”, 1914/15 Star, “15364 PTE BORDER R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “15364 CPL BORD R”. Medals loose. The announcement of the award of the Military Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 6 July 1917.The Carlisle Journal, of the 7 July 1916 records that Corporal Topping was slightly wounded by shrapnel in the back and was receiving treatment at Chichester Hospital. It further records that he was one of three brothers serving in the armed forces.The following year, on the 8th June 1917, the Carlisle Journal reported:“Corporal Irving Gibson Topping, Border Regiment, son of Mr T. Topping, Well Flatt View, Nelson Street in this city has been awarded the Military Medal and promotion to the rank he holds, for good work in the recent advance. Corporal Topping was an artist at Messrs. Hudson Scott and Sons and joined the Lonsdale Battalion (11th) on its formation. His descriptions of the camp, the training of the battalion, and their experience in France until they met with disaster on the Somme last July appeared regularly in the “Journal” and formed a running history of the early days of that battalion’s doings. He was one of the first signallers of the battalion, and underwent a special course, by which he qualified as a signalling instructor. When wounded last July, he was a Corporal, but according to regulation he reverted to Lance-Corporal on returning to the Depot after convalescence. He is now in another (7th) battalion. In a recent letter he wrote:“At the beginning of the week the Battalion tasted to the full the excitement and tragedy of conflict at close quarters, and the day in question will always remain a red-letter day in the Battalion’s history. The position we attacked was one of the strongest held by the enemy, and consequently many a fine chap made the greatest sacrifice. Those of us who came out of the affair have every reason to feel grateful as the fire at times was terrible. The most surprising feature was the cheerfulness of our men, who kept good heart all the time. - My chief duties comprised the laying of the telephone cables and repairing them when they were broken by shell fire. The first was laid myself and another signaller along a mile of our front line, and as this had to be done after midnight we had a few lively times as the enemy opened fire. To add to the difficulties I was feeling unwell. Another line gave us some trouble as it crossed a heavily shelled zone, but in keeping this in repair we had the satisfaction of knowing that the officer was pleased with our efforts, though in my own case I could not do as much as I should have done had I been feeling fit.”Corporal Irvine Gibson Topping joined the “Lonsdale’s” on the 26th October 1914.
Lot 513
WW2 RAF 1944 Casualty Distinguished Flying Medal Group of Five Medals & Archive. Awarded to 1260468 Warrant Officer Richard William Agg DFM, a WOP/AG who was Killed In Action with 9 Squadron in June 1944. Comprising: Distinguished Flying Medal, “1260468 SGT R.W. AGG R.A.F.” (Original ribbon and pin fitting), 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Clasp “France & Germany”, Defence Medal, War Medal. The campaign medals are a late official issue, accompanied MOD medal forwarding slip (Circa 1980’s). ... Accompanied by an original photograph of W/O Agg in uniform wearing the DFM ribbon. ... Copy service papers etc. The Recommendation for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal was raised as an immediate Award and appeared in the London Gazette on the 29th September 1942.“214 Squadron This NCO is the mid-upper gunner on Warrant Officer Johnson’s crew. He was flying in the mid-upper turret on the nights 29/30 July, 15th/16th August and 28th/29th August 1942. On the night of the 28th/29th August 1942 after a second attack from an Me 110, he took over immediately from Sgt McGown, the rear gunner, and by his quick and accurate fire, shot pieces of the Me110 which dived out of control and exploded. On the night of 29th/30th July 1942, Sgt Agg fired with Sergeant McGown and again fired the “coup de grace”. Sergeant Agg has always taken part in the running commentary and has been very quick to take over from Sergeant McGown. His shooting has always been accurate and has been instrumental in destroying two enemy aircraft. He is extremely painstaking and conscientious in daily inspections and ground work and realises that gunnery success in the air depend to a great extent on good work on the ground. He has merited the confidence of his Captain and crew and is recommended for the award of the DFM. Sergeant Agg has carried out 18 night sorties involving 80 operational hours.”Remarks of the Station Commander: “The meticulous care with which Sergeant Agg has maintained his turret and guns on the ground and his courage, coolness and accurate shooting have shown that he is an Air Gunner of the very first type. He is an inspiration to all Air Gunners and I recommend him for an immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.”Warrant Officer Richard William Agg joined the RAF in August 1940 and volunteered for Aircrew, being selected as a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner. After training he was posted to 214 Squadron, which at that time operated the Vickers Wellington and later converted to the first of the four engine heavy bombers the Short Stirling. He completed his first tour and was posted to 16 OTU in October 1942. Then followed an number of training posts, until he returned to Ops, this time with 9 Squadron operating the Lancaster Bomber flying from RAF Bardney in Lincolnshire. Joining the Squadron in May 1944 it was preparing for the D-Day landings and the follow up operations which would be essential. On the night of the 24th / 25th June the Squadron was tasked to attack a flying bomb site, it was a moonlight night and W/O Agg’s Lancaster was caught by a night fighter and shot down, crashing near Coulonvillers. On this night there was eight in the crew, of which only two survived and were taken POW. Warrant Officer Agg in July 1943 married his lifelong sweetheart, who lived in the same street as himself, there marriage would last less than 12 months.
Lot 545
WW2 Free Czechoslovak Air Force Important Log Book & Medals of Fighter Pilot Jiri Hartman DFC Major General Jiri Hartman Czech War Cross , Czech Medal of Gallantry, Czech Merit Medal, DFC escaped his home land in 1939, flew over 160 fighter sweeps with the RAF and had the honour of leading the three fighter squadrons of the Czech Air Force home to Prague in 1945.Comprising: RAF Pilots Flying Log Book. This covering the period of 10th October 1940 until Flights with the Czech Air Force 1946. The log records 160 plus fighter sweeps and includes comments on operations in both English and Czech. Service wear to the cover ... Associated medal group comprising: Czechoslovak War Cross, Medal of Gallantry, Militaråy Medal for Merit, Army Abroad Medal with clasp, 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, clasp "France & Germany” (loose), War Medal, MID oak leaf (loose). Medals loose ... Also original MID certificate “Flying Officer Jiri Hartman DFC Czechoslovak Air Force” 14th June 1945. with original envelope. Squadron Leader Jiri Hartman Czech War Cross (6 times), Czech Merit Medal (3 times), DFC (5th November 1945) was born in Prague in 1917. He joined the Czech Airforce in 1936 and qualified as a pilot in 1939. Following the German occupation, he fled to France and joined the French Air Force and was undergoing training when the French surrendered, he escaped from France in June 1940 via a Hudson aircraft of the RAF and joined the RAF. The log records his first flight on the 16th October 1940 at a training unit. He was posted to 8 MU Squadron as a test pilot and flew a wide range of aircraft, including Spitfire, Battle, Gladiator etc. His first operational posting was to 312 Squadron in August 1941 operating the Hawker Hurricane and flew convoy escort patrols and in October fighter sweeps. Posted to 111 Squadron flying Spitfires he participated in further sweeps including ops over Dunkirk and France also bomber escort duties. In July 1942 he was posted to 310 Squadron and on the 19th August flew support missions for the landings at Dieppe, on this day he damaged a German ME109. He continued with 310 Squadron, being appointed a Flight Commander in October 1943 and then given command of the Squadron in September 1944. During the lead up to the D-Day landing, Hartman took part in a large number of “Ramrod” operations and on D-Day 6th June flew three sorties in support of the beachhead. This type of operations continued daily until 28th June when to Squadron moved to the advance landing field B-10 near Caen. August saw the Squadron take a short rest, but the following month were back in the thick of it, taking part in escort missions for the Dakota aircraft dropping supplies to the airborne forces at Arnhem. His last operational flight a Ramrod op took place on the 25th March 1945. Squadron Leader Jiri Hartman now waited with his Squadron and the other two fighter Squadrons of the Free Czech Airforce to return to their homeland, but this was delayed due to political pressure from the Russians and it would not be until the 13th August 1945 that he would lead 310 Squadron ahead of 312 and 313 Squadrons and bring the Czech Air Force home to Prague. In his words “It was the flight which we were looking forward to for the whole of the War. We did not really believe it would ever come and ….. there it was” His logbook with the simple comment “To Prague” a flight time of 2 hours 20 minutes. The war over he settled into his new postings with the Czech Air Force, but quickly realised problems were a head for those Officers who had flown on the Western Front with the RAF as pro Communist senior Officers were appointed and a political re-education began. In 1948 following the Communist coup he was arrested and escaped and for a second time in his life found himself having to run from his homeland. This time through Germany he escaped to England and rejoined the RAF, which he served with 247 Squadron Vampire Jets and one of his last postings was to 275 Squadron a Helicopter Squadron, here he established the Helicoter Recue Service which became the Air Sea Rescue. He was later given the Honorary Rank of Major General of the Czech Air Force. He settled in the UK living in Portsmouth and died in 2006.
Lot 547
WW1 Imperial German Pair of Patriotic Meissen Plaque. The first porcelain plaque depicts a pair of Artillery field guns, with Russian prisoners of war before them overlooked by to German soldiers. With the title “Modlin” The reverse with the makers mark of crossed swords and impressed marks. GC Diameter 10 inches ... Accompanied by a second Meissen plaque depicting a memorial with the date 1815-1915. Marker’s marks to the reverse. Diameter 10 inches (2 items).
Lot 590
Air Transport Auxiliary WW2 Silver Gilt Presentation ATA Wing of US Aircrew Interest. A rare and unusual example presented to First Officer Wilbur “Bee” Washington Acton an American flying with the Air Transport Auxiliary, who was killed in July 1944 when his aircraft collided with another over Oxfordshire. The large US style silver gilt ATA Pilots wings, are engraved to the reverse “1st Officer Wilbur W Acton Ohio USA”. Retaining pin fitting. Contained in original velvet lined fitted leather case. This with a small newspaper cutting. First Officer Wilbur “Bee” Washington Acton was born in 1916 a US National, he volunteered his service to the ATA flying from White Waltham airfield. On the 8th July 1944 he was flying an Avro Anson north of Hullavington Wiltshire when a second Anson descended through cloud and the two aircraft collided. All three aircrew from both aircraft were killed.
Lot 608
2nd Bn Gloucestershire Regiment 1928 Photograph Album India A large format green cloth covered album, the front with gilt tooled regimental device. Shows real photographs of the regiment’s service at Jhansi 1928. First few pages contain the history of the battalion. With a large number of photographs including all the Officers, NCO’s and men of the various platoons, Band, Drums & Bugles, regimental silver, parades, etc. GC Illustrations clear and give good detail.
Lot 610
“The Military Insignia of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 1702-1992” in two volumes, signed First Editions. A very fine lavishly illustrated authoritative work by Terence R. Woods. The first volume “The Military Insignia of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 1702-1992” (2012) ... accompanied by “Further Military Insignia of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 1702-1995” (2013) and now just out “Additional Military Insignia of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 1702-2014” (2016)”. All three volumes signed by the author. Covers regulars, militia, yeomanry, volunteers, VTC, cadets etc. A wealth of information. New (3 items)
Lot 615
October 1943 Monty’s Personal Message to His 8th Army Signed Leaflet. This leaflet informs the 8th Army that today is the first anniversary of the Battle of Alamein. Top right corner with ink signature “B.L. Montgomery General Eight Army”. GC minor wear .... Accompanied by the original typed transcript of the message. GC. (3 parts)
Lot 637
Ephemera Commemorating the Life of Field Marshal The Viscount Montgomery. Including: Illustrated Menu of a Luncheon in honour of Field Marshal The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein KG GCB DSO. ... November 5th 1945 typed letter to Monty from Solon J Buck informing him copies of the German surrender were on display in the Nationals Archive Washington. ... Four First Day Covers celebrating “Monty” all signed by military celebrities Circa 1987. (6 items) The first two items are from the personal Estate of Field Marshal The Viscount Montgomery.
Lot 642
Irish Interest. 94th Foot (Connaught Rangers) 1864 Officer’s Commission. A scarce example appointing Caulfield French , Captain of the 94th Regiment on the 19th December 1864. Captain Caulfield French was first appointed on the 6th November 1857, he later served as Adjutant with the Louth Militia November 1875. and resigned his commission two years later in 1877.
Lot 847
RAF WW2 / Cold War Period Test Pilots Flying Log Books and Ephemera. This selection of items appertain to the RAF career of Squadron Leader H.D. Costain OBE who in the post war years flew with 608 North Riding Squadron Auxiliary Air Force. Comprising: Three RAF Plots Log Books. covering a period of August 1944 (States first log lost due to baling out in a monsoon storm 100 miles East of Calcutta) until his last flight on the 12th March 1963. ... Accompanied by a number of photographs covering his RAF service. ... Pilots Wings. ... Uniform medal ribbon bar. ... RAF post 1953 Officer’s cap etc. Squadron Leader H.D. Costain OBE appears to have commenced flying training in 1940. His log book 2 gives brief information stating that he flew with 154 Squadron (North Africa, Malta, Italy), 73 OTU , before joining 615 Squadron. It also confirms he was credited with the damage of an Italian Savoia 84 and two ME 109’s. On the 10th August 1944 while with 615 Spitfire Squadron the unit was ordered to move and flew into a monsoon Four Pilots were killed three bailed out and one crashed landed. The log records then records flights in Harvards, Mustangs and in the post war years Late mark Spitfires, Mosquito, in which on the 4th December due to engine failure crashed at the end of the runway into a wood (photographs included). Other types include Lancaster, Meteor Jets various Mk’s and his final flight on the 12th March 1963 as captain of a Varsity. During his post war flying at RAF Cosford he was operating as a Test Pilot and in the 1950’s flew with 608 (North Riding) Squadron AAF.
Lot 850
WW2 RAF Bristol Beaufighter Pilot’s Log Book for Operation “Black Friday” An interesting selection of original log books and photographs appertaining to Flying Officer Robert H Field who on the 9th February 1945 took part in Operation “Black Friday” as it became known when RAF Beaufighters of 144 Squadron attacked German shipping sheltering in a Norwegian Fiord, of the force, eight aircraft were shot down by anti aircraft fire and enemy aircraft. Comprising: RCAF Pilots Log Book covering the period 21st December 1941 to September 1953. This log includes the entry for 9th February 1945 “Strike No Ford 1 Destroyer 6 M class minesweepers 5 EV I attacked 1 M class minesweeper opened fire 2000 yds + closed to 600 yds Intensive flak and enemy fighters 9 Beaus lost Very Enjoyable”. ... Accompanied by a large personnel snap shot photograph album the cover with the details of the US Naval Air Station Pensacola. The photographs include aircrew and aircraft shots while training, plus a number of camera gun shots of anti shipping strafing operations, these believed to be “Black Friday”. Also included early post WW2 images. ... Also included a small quantity of original ephemera. Spine cover to log book absent, otherwise GC with service wear. Flying Officer Robert H Field volunteered for pilot training and was shipped to the USA starting his flying training on the 21st December 1941. He returned to the UK November 1942 as second pilot on a PBY Catalina flying boat as a ferry trip. After further training he converted to the Bristol Beaufighter and was posted operationally to 144 Squadron on the 30th October 1944 and flew his first operation on the 10th November as a daylight op. The log contains a number of comments on each sortie and records 18 sorties including “Black Friday”. He remained with the Squadron until May 1945 and then appears to have been posted to a Transport Squadron flying Beaufighters and Dakota aircraft. His final flights were in the Chipmunk flying with an Air Training Corps AEF Flight.
Lot 111
Kolapore Cup 1889 winner’s shooting prize badge and others. A fine scarce bullion example. Crowned maroon velvet strap “Kolapore”; the centre with “Won” over a Tiger with “1889” below. VGC Kolapore Challenge cup first presented by HH The Rajah of Kolapore in 1871. Teams of eight over 300, 500 and 600 yard distances.
Lot 115
Badge. Cinque Ports Volunteer Rifles Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine die-stamped silvered first pattern example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a crown resting on a blank tablet. To the centre, on a bright silvered backing plate, the Arms of the Cinque Ports within a circlet inscribed “Cinque Ports Volunteer Rifles”. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC
Lot 290
Badge. 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot Officer’s Belltop shako plate circa 1829-44. An extremely fine and exceedingly scarce example of the first pattern. Large rich fire gilt crowned star mounted with a cut silver star, To the centre, within a gilt laurel wreath, Britannia with sprig of laurel to raised right hand, over “IX” set on a domed black enamel ground; the wreath entwined with dead gilt scroll bearing honours. Reverse retains both original horizontal loops; fixing wires to reverse of crown and lower ray. VGC
Lot 1406
A Royal Albert 'Old Country Roses' pattern child's part toy tea service, comprising teapot and cover, milk jug, cup and saucer, first quality, and a matching oval tray, second quality, a Coalport blue printed 'Willow' pattern child's part toy tea service, comprising teapot and cover, sucrier and cover, milk jug, cup and saucer, and a matched Royal Albert rectangular tray, a Wedgwood Peter Rabbit toy tea service, comprising oval tray, teapot and cover, sucrier and cover, milk jug and cup and saucer, another toy tea service, a Royal Winton 'Bridge at Norwood Bermuda' pattern three piece diminutive part tea set and a Belleek shamrock cup and saucer.
Lot 206
T.P.W. Young - an archive of pencil drawings and watercolours by or attributed to Young, the majority First World War Period, including studies of Bristol Monoplane, RE8, DH9, Albatross and other aeroplanes at Hendon and elsewhere, topographical views of the U.K. and Egypt, some signed and inscribed, approx 26cm x 38cm and smaller.
Lot 507
CHARLES MOTTRAM (1806-1876)AFTER HENRY COURT SELOUS'Jerusalem in her Grandeur' and 'Jerusalem in her Fall'engravings with etching, printed in colours, hand finishedon wove india paper, laid on linen,published by George, Lord Beeforth, Scarborough, and Hayward & Leggatt, 72, Cornhill, London, April 10th 1860, both prints with general surface browning25 1/2 x 38 in (64.7 x 96.5cm); a pair (2)Both prospects in these prints are from the same spot in the hills above the city of Jerusalem. In the foreground of the first is Jesus on his donkey, riding down to enter the city, which has the temple of Solomon in the middle of the Roman area. An Arab encampment fills the foreground of the second, with the Dome of the Rock dominating the skyline of mosques and lesser buildings
Lot 509
ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES SHIRREFF (1750-1831)Portrait miniature of the Hon. Col. William Monson, wearing uniform, oval,1 1/2 x 1 1/4in (3.8 x 3.2cm)and two portrait miniatures of Gentlemen by other hands, circa 1790; three (3)Colonel Hon. William Monson (1760-1807) was the son of John Monson, 2nd Baron Monson of Burton. In January 1786 at Calcutta he married Anne Debonnaire, daughter of John Debonnaire, merchant of Lisbon and Calcutta. Soon after they sat for an important portrait by Arthur William Devis.First commissioned in the 52nd regiment in 1780 he proceeded to India. By 1785 rising to the rank of Captain. He commanded a light company of the 52nd at the attack on Seringapatam in the 1792 campaign against Tipu Sultan. In 1797 he transferred to the newly arrived 67th Regiment as Colonel. He particularly distinguished himself in the second Anglo-Maratha War bravely leading his troops at the Battle of Mukandwara Pass, also known as 'Monson's Retreat' 8-10th July 1804.After his return from India he became Member of Parliament for Lincoln 1806-1807.
Lot 535
HENRIETTA ANNE HOARE (later THE HON. MRS MATTHEW FORTESCUE) c.1765-1841Loch KatrineThe Castle, and Gorge of S. Martin, in the Val d'AostaLilliane, 4 Miles North of S. Martin, in the Val d'AostaThe Inn at Shrequar (?)all signed 'H.A. Fortescue' and variously dated from 1817-1823pen and sepia wash, unframed13 x 19 1/2 in (33.1 x 49.5cm); four(4)Sold with an album containing sepia sketches by Charlotte, Lady Lindsay; and a further album of sepia drawings by another hand depicting views in the area of Richmond (London) circa 1800; together with a folio of unframed watercolours by various hands including a sketch of A coastal landscape, 1857 by Edward Lear.The Hon. Henrietta Fortescue, was the daughter of Sir Richard Hoare, 1st Bt, and half-sister of Sir Richard Colt Hoare of Stourhead. She was a talented artist and a pupil of Francis Nicholson who dedicated his book 'The practice of Drawing and Painting Landscape from Nature in Watercolours' to her.She married her cousin Sir Thomas Dyke Acland (1752-1794) of Killerton, in 1785. Not long afterwards they employed Francis Towne to sketch on their land on and around Exmoor. Their orders for studio versions and other sketches from him made them Towne's major documented client of the post-Italy phase of his career. Towne's work was clearly a strong influence on Henrietta Fortescue's own painting styleFollowing the death of her first husband in 1794, Henrietta married Captain Hon. Matthew Fortescue R.N., brother of the first Earl Fortescue
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HENRY AMBROSE OLDFIELD (1822-1871)Sunrise, Gwalior Fortwith inscription as title below mount watercolour10 x 18 1/2 in (25.4 x 46.9cm)Gwalior Fort is an ancient hill fort situated near the city of Gwalior, central India. The Mughal Emperor Babur once described the fort as 'the pearl among fortresses in India'The fort was fiercely contested for during the First Anglo-Maratha War. In 1884 the Marathas under Mahadji Sinde recovered the fort. There were frequent changes in control of the fort between the Scindias and the British between 1808 and 1844. In January 1844 after the battle of Maharajpur, the fort was occupied by the Marathas as protectorate of the British Government.The artist served in the Indian Medical Service from 1846-1868. He was posted to Dum Dum with the artillery in December 1846, and later served with the 18th European regiment and the 11th Cavalry. In Sept 1847 he was posted to Nakodar (Punjab) and later Simla. There he attended on Lord Gough, Commander-in-Chief. In March 1850 he was posted to Nepal as residency surgeon, and apart from leave in 1856, remained there until his retirement in 1848.During his leisure hours he particularly enjoyed sketching mountain scenery and architecture. After 1861 however his eyesight deteriorated and he trained a native artist to assist him. After his death Oldfield's family published 'Sketches from Nipal (sic)' (London, 1880). A number of his drawings made in Bengal, Punjab, and Punjab State are preserved in the India Office Library. Many are inscribed by the artist's relatives with titles and notes.
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