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Click here to subscribeA German Third Reich 1940 Pattern Tropical Pith Helmet, of cork covered in light tan canvas, the skull with six panels and a single hat band, leather bound brim and chinstrap, set with two stamped alloy insignia of a silver eagle and swastika and a tri-colour shield, the inner crown lined in red cotton centred by a pierced gilt metal ventilation grommet, with leather sweatband and chinstrap
A German Third Reich Dress Bayonet, the single edge fullered steel blade with maker's mark of visored helmet over WKC, two piece black chequered grip, black painted steel scabbard and patent leather frog; a German Third Reich Fire Department Sidearm, with single edge fullered steel blade monogrammed AHK, the chromed steel hilt with two piece black chequered grip, black painted steel scabbard and leather frog (2)
A German Third Reich Army Dagger, the plain 25.5cm double edge steel blade with maker's mark of visored helmet over WKC Solingen, the white metal hilt with cream celluloid over wood wrythen fluted grip, with pebbled white metal scabbard and silver metal thread portapee, 39cm (af). The metalwork of the hilt and scabbard have a dull finish. The thin celluloid grip is cracked and broken.
A Second World War ''Cromwell Protector'' Civilian Helmet, of black fibre with additional protective panel rivetted to the external crown, with liner and leather chinstrap; two Second World War Brodie Helmets, with black American cloth liners, each dated 1943, and webbing chinstraps; a Papua New Guinea Wood Bowl, of dug-out boat shape, the exterior carved with bands of leaves and diapering; also, two small tribal self bows, two fish spears and a hide quiver of arrows (9)
Two Elizabeth II RAF Peaked Caps, each with woven mohair bands, patent chin straps and visors, one with embroidered badge, the other with gilt metal badge; an Elizabeth II WRAF Cap, with woven mohair band and raised silver metal thread embroidered badge with gilt metal eagle; three RAF Field Service Caps, and two RAF Desert Rescue side caps; four Elizabeth II Police Custodian Coxcomb Helmets, with helmet plates to West Yorkshire Police, Derbyshire Constabulary, Northumbria Police, and Cleveland Constabulary (12)
An RAF MK.3C (Bonedome) Flying Helmet, with two visors, one clear , the other tinted, reflective tape cross to the skull, with mask hooks, leather liner - foam rubber is perished, lacks ear pieces and wiring is incomplete; also, a tan canvas flying type helmet and a sheepskin hat with fold-back ear flaps (3)
An Early 20th Century Wolesley Pattern Tropical Helmet, of cork covered in tan cloth, with six panel top and nine pleat puggaree, with green cloth and red silk lining, leather sweatband and maker's label Elwood's Cork Helmet, with leather chinstrap; a Royal Marines Wolesley Pattern Bandsman's Helmet, with brass ball top, associated brass helmet plate with King's crown, leather sweatband and brass chin scales, size 57 (2). 1 - Break to cork back brim under the cloth. The green cloth lining to the underside of the brim has perished in places. Otherwise in good condition. 2 - Good clean condition.
A Korean ''War'' Helmet, possibly 17th Century, of black lacquered leather with four vertical steel bands terminating in a plume holder, with shallow scalloped metal peak, the lacquered wood lame neck and ear protectors covered in heavy dark blue cloth with steel rivets, internally marked with collector's number. Slightly misshapen, metalwork with deep rust pitting. Some fraying and wear to the cloth
Japanese black-lacquered six-section inro, probably Meiji period, decorated in low relief and mother-of -pearl with a mounted warrior, the reverse with cockerel before bamboo, underside of cover with inscribed paper label, interior and collars with red and gilt flecked decoration, two rows of gilt characters beneath, 9cm high overall Condition: Two small section s of mother-of-pearl missing to warriors helmet. Minor loss to lower edge of bottom section. No cord holes to sides of inro and there is no ojime bead. Wear to gilding at top of bamboo to side of cover. **General condition consistent with age
GIUSEPPE VASARI (Italian 20th century) - Collection of five bronze figures; a cavalier approx 25cm in height, a soldier with sword approx 25cm in height, a further soldier with detachable helmet approx 28cm in height, a knight approx 25cm in height and a solder on horseback with sword approx 28cm in height. All signed and on stepped onxy bases (A/F)
A George III hallmarked silver helmet shaped cream jug, with simple loop handle and stepped square section foot, maker's mark rubbed, London 1815, height 13cm, approx 2.03ozt/63.3g.Additional InformationTraces of gilding to the interior, old repair to the rim and also where the handle meets the body of the jug, rather soft throughout and of poor gauge. Hallmarks clear but makers mark obscured. Foot rim slightly off centre, a tired example.
NATHANIEL APPLETON & ANN SMITH; a George III hallmarked silver helmet shaped cream jug, with double loop handle and embossed detail centred with an engraved cartouche on a spreading circular foot, London 1776, height 10cm, approx 2.72ozt/85g.Additional InformationRepair where the upper handle meets the body of the jug and this seems to be rather compressed, also an old repair around the spout where it has torn. The decoration is probably later, foot is slightly misshapen, a tired example.
A collection of Coalport tea, coffee and dessert ware circa 1800-1815 including a lavender blue ground teapot, cover and stand, cream jug and matching teacup and saucer, pattern 106, teapot, cover and stand 16.5cm h; a dessert tureen, cover and stand painted with flowers, circa 1815, 14cm high; a spiral-fluted coffee cup, 6.5cm high; Coalport coffee mug decorated with flowers, 6.5cm high; a dessert dish painted with a named specimen of the Viola Pedata and gilt border, 19.5cm wide; a helmet-shaped cream jug, an egg stand with eggcups, an early 20th-century slop bowl etc (qty, damages repairs) Provenance: Majority of pieces are ex. Roger Edmundson Collection.
A vintage tin hat box containing a pith helmet, and two leather suitcases. CONDITION REPORT: The hat box is as you see it. It is rusty and has lost much of the original black paint. It does however close correctly and the hinge is in good order. The clasp and lock at the front are in reasonably good order also. We have no key. The pith helmet is in reasonable condition other than the yellowing which can be seen again in the image. Both suitcases are serviceable but somewhat tired and scuffed.
WW2 Home Guard Portrait Painting by Florence Hess 1941.This good quality oil on canvas portrait depicts the head and shoulders of a member of the Home Guard. He wears battledress uniform with tin helmet. To his shoulder a Home Guard title and to his breast Great War medal ribbons. Signed lower right corner “Florence Hess 1941”. Canvas size 19 1/2 x 23 1/2 inchesFlorence Hess (1891-1974) was born in Leeds. Studied at Leeds School of Art and from 1905 with the Yorkshire painter Mark Senior. His subjects were painted in the Yorkshire and Norfolk areas.
The Royal Dragoons Victorian Officer’s 1847 (Albert) pattern helmet.A superb scarce example. The rich gilt skull, mounted with gilt helmet plate overlaid with silver cut star bearing gilt title strap with VR cypher to centre. The ornate gilt plume holder supporting a black horsehair plume with gilt rose head boss. Two gilt rose bosses support leather lined gilt chin chain. Applied acanthus leaf decoration to front and back peaks. Retaining liner but sweatband absent.Minor service wear. VGC
Boer War 1900 Other Rank’s White Foreign Service Helmet.A good rare example of the high crown pattern helmet with wrapped pagri. The interior retaining leather sweatband, this with WD 1900 issue stamp. Complete with with button to the crown and brass chinchain with leather backing. Evidence of a helmet plate having been worn to the front. The helmet retains a good shape, with no damage to the cork. Exterior has been whitened.
Royal Sussex Regiment Victorian Officer’s helmet circa 1881-1901.A good example of the Home Service pattern blue cloth helmet complete with gilt metal cruciform base, spike and rose bosses (one a replacement OR’s) supporting an associated velvet backed chin chain. To the front, a fine gilt crowned star bearing silvered Roussillon plume and Maltese cross enamelled regimental device on red velvet centre (small chips); silver “THE ROYAL SUSSEX REGT’ scroll below. The interior retaining leather sweatband but lacking silk top. Service wear. GC
Durham Light Infantry Officer’s helmet circa 1901-14.A good example of the Home Service pattern blue cloth helmet by J.J. Jones, 6 Regent Street, W complete with gilt metal cruciform base, spike and rose bosses supporting velvet backed chin chain. To the front, a gilt crowned star bearing silvered strung bugle on black velvet centre; silver “THE DURHAM LT. INF.’ scroll below. The interior retaining cream leather sweatband with crimson silk top. Gilt dull. Service wear. GC
Army Veterinary Department Edwardian Officer’s Helmet circa 1902-06.A fine rare short-lived example of the Home Service pattern blue cloth helmet complete with gilt metal cruciform base, ball top and rose bosses supporting a velvet backed chin chain. To the front, a fine gilt crowned star bearing silvered AVD monogram on black enamel centre. The interior retaining leather sweatband and tailor’s details of Samuel Gardner & Co of London. VGCThe all Officer Army Veterinary Department was amalgamated with the OR’s of the Army Veterinary Corps in March 1906.
WW2 Japanese Army Combat Helmet & Cover.A very good example, liberated by Telegraphist Victor Roy Bicknell Royal Navy in 1945. The steel combat helmet retains it’s original six panel green cotton field cover with cloth yellow star to the front. The interior with original leather lining and webbing chinstrap. Very good untouched condition. ... Accompanied by British “Dog Tag” with stamped details of Victor Bicknell. Also photocopy of his service papers.The helmet is from the estate of Victor Roy Bicknell who volunteered for service in the Royal Navy as a Boy in April 1944. Qualifying as a Telegraphist he was posted to the Far East and was serving on various postings in this area from April 1945 to November 1946.
WW1 RFC / RAF Issue Pattern Cowl Flying Helmet Tank Corps Interest.A very good supple example of the brown chrome leather balaclava flying helmet. Complete with side ear flaps with front rolls. Forehead tightening straps with steel buckles, also string and leather chinstrap. The interior retaining chamois crown and fur lining. The helmet retains approx 95% of the original fur lining, also WD issue stamp. This example with pencil name of “CAPT R.F. SHAW TANKS”.Captain Reginald Frank Shaw MBE was an early member of the Tank Corps, enlisting in the ranks. A photograph is known of him with his tank at the first tank battle at Amiens on the 15th September 1916, whilst with the 12th Bn. He was commissioned into the Tank Corps on the 28th August 1917 and in March 1919 he was selected to join the South Russia expedition as an instructor, he is listed as Battle Practice and Whippet Tank Instructor. He resigned his commission in March 1920, having been awarded the MBE, Russian Order of St.Vladimir, Order of St. Anne. After service he settled in Staffordshire and during WW2 served with the Stone Fire Service and later was commissioned into the RAFVR. It is believed that the helmet was issued to him during his service in Russia.
WW2 RAF Late C Type Flying Helmet and Wiringbrown chrome leather, multi panel helmet. Leather goggle straps. Elastic chinstrap. Black rubber earcups containing “10A/13466” electrical earphones complete with internal wired loom. Chamois lining with chamois ear donuts. Issue stamps for “Size 3”.
WW2 Australian B Type Flying Helmetdark brown, chrome leather, multi panel helmet. Zip earphone covers. Brown leather strap fastened over the crown and acts as a chinstrap. Forehead tightening strap removed. Chamois lining with “Lasicas Australia” maker’s label. Ink name “402985 Gosper”. Helmet fitted with Gosport tubes and sorbo rubber ear pads holding them in position.
Rifle Brigade helmet plate and 8 badges.A good Victorian Rifle Brigade helmet plate on replaced loops ... Argyll & Sutherland non voided glengarry ... Black Watch 1901-37 glengarry on one loop ... Black Watch of Canada post 1953 glengarry on loops ... Victorian General Pattern militia shako badge on loops ... Royal Scots Fusiliers OSD collar on loops ... SA Engineers collar (loops AF) ... 2 x different cast overseas grenade badges with Arabic on the ball of each. (9 items)
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