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Click here to subscribeAn original WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German Party NSDAP members red cloth arm band. The armband of usual form with the black Swastika to a white circle background along with a shoulder patch and black and white folder of the believed soldier. A rare bring back item reported to be removed from a dead SS soldier in 1944. Supplied with a letter typed on the envelope from the original owner.
A WWII Second World War type Third Reich Nazi German SS Long Service (25 Years) award medal. ' Fur Treue Dienst In Der SS ' to rear and a small laurel leaf surround to front, with central SS emblem. High quality replica medal. Nb: due to the nature of this item, buyers are reminded for the express need to satisfy themselves as to originality and accuracy of the item, irrespective of description, prior to bidding.
An original Imperial Russian Army 8th Astrakhan Dragoon regiment of the Great Duke Nikolai Nikolayevich officers uniform badge. The badge depicting a black armour breast plate with gold accessories and the anniversary dates 1798-1898 below with an Imperial crown to the top. Russian makers marks to the back. Interesting item.
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.
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.
An ex-museum display of a WWII Second World War MI9 type lump of ' detonator coal '. Being a standard large lump of coal, with a hole drilled partially through the centre, in which an explosive charge would be housed. Supplied with an original rare ' Pencil Detonator ', which would have been lodged in the hole, released, and at a given time frame, the charge would have exploded. As used during sabotage missions during the conflict by Allied troops in Europe. An interesting item. Inert.
Collection of antique medallions - an antique Victorian believed bronze medallion belonging to H.R.H Prince Arthur, the third son of Queen Victoria. The medal presented to Prince Arthur upon being admitted as a liveryman of the Haberdashers Company 2nd July 1873 by an Aldn D.H.Stone, Master. A rare and interesting item. Diameter; 5cm, Gross Weight; 83.16g
An original WWI First World War commemorative British Army Mills Bomb hand grenade display. Comprising of a genuine WWI Grenade casting, mounted atop a pottery display base which reads ' Memento Of The Great War - Actual Hand Grenade Casting As Used By The Allies ' and dated 1915 to reverse. Interesting display item. Measures approx; 12cm tall.
An interesting East African likely Somali or Ethiopian ethnic Billao dagger / half sword relating to the Afar or Danakil tribe people. The sword having a three-pronged pommel, camel bone grip and a brass collar to the cross guard. Double edged curved blade housed in brown leather scabbard with kudu skin to the one side. Measures approx 49cm. Interesting item.
An original WWII Second World War British Army steel combat ' battle damaged ' brodie helmet. The helmet of typical form, with a large bullet hole to top and another to rim. The helmet rusty, and void of liner or chin strap. Believed to have been purchased from Northern France, so possibly a relic of D-Day. Poignant item.
A rare original WWII Second World War period Third Reich German Air Force Luftwaffe related marble ashtray. The ashtray with an engraved white metal plaque to front which reads ' Zur Erinnerung - a. d. Uffz-Korps - 1. Kamp Flg. Gr (5) Tutow '. The marble ashtray with a propeller to top. Interesting item. Measures approx; 12cm long.
A WWII Second World War interest 1940s cockpit control stick section believed to be from a Sea Hawk Jet Fighter. The stick retaining all of its original buttons, switches and trigger. A small plaque to the base reads 'AC14284 No. 15935 '. Retains its original vulcanised rubber grip, with all switches in working order. Interesting item. Measures approx; 18cm tall.
A collection of x4 WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German medals / award badges. Includes; Oakleaves for the Knights Cross (stamped '800'), a Luftwaffe Retired Pilot's badge with eagle to centre, an Iron Cross 1939 Spange (stamped 800), and a German Spanish Cross medal in gold coloured metal. All likely high-quality post-war replicas. Nb: due to the nature of this lot, buyers are reminded for the express need to satisfy themselves as to originality, accuracy and construction of the item, irrespective of description, prior to bidding.
A WWII Second World War related Third Reich Nazi German Waffen SS Officer's peaked cap. The green felt hat having a black central band displaying the SS party skull and crossbones ( Totenkopf ) and the Nazi eagle and Swastika emblem. Two SS runes printed to the inside. Retaining a tan leather sweatband.Due to the nature of this item buyers are advised to satisfy themselves before bidding
A believed 1937 pre-WWII Second World War interest Third Reich Nazi German Kriegsmarine officers peaked cap. The navy hat having the front a bullion Kriegsmarine eagle and swastika, a silver bullion roundel within a gold bullion oakleaf wreath to the front band. Brown leather chinstrap supported by anchor buttons. The cloth covered peak with row of bullion oakleaves and leather trim. Inside makers mark for Robert Lubstein and dated 1937. Due to the nature of the item buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to accuracy and authenticity prior to bidding, irrespective of description.
An original WWII Second World War period German Nazi Third Reich standard 1937 Luftwaffe officers dress dagger (Second Pattern). The hilt having a gilt wire wrapped celluloid handle, Swastika globe pommel, cross guard in the form of an Imperial Eagle clutching the Swastika, double edged stiletto blade. No makers marks present. Complete with the original oak leaf decorated scabbard with hanger rings, hanger and straps (AF) and original portepee. Measures; 43cm long overall. Provenance; the item was a 'bring back' from the vendor's Father - who served in the RAF during the period, and was stationed all over the world, notably Denmark.
An original WWII Second World War Imperial Japanese flag, handed over at the surrender of Japan in Korea, 1945. The flag of typical form, on white ground, with large red centre roundel. To the seam are two leather re-enforcement panels, each with a brass ferrule. Accompanying the flag is a note which reads ' Original Japanese flag gifted to Lieutenant General Hodge, who was present when Thomas Kinkaid and John Hodge as they accepted Japanese surrender in the General Government Building in Seoul, Korea, 9th September 1945. The flag was flown by the Japanese outside the Government buildings and I believe then gifted to Lieutenant General Hodge in 1945...' The provenance was supplied to the with the flag when purchased by the vendor some years ago. We are naturally unable to verify the history of the item, and buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to such things prior to bidding. Nonetheless, an interesting flag. Measures approx; 116x173cm.
An original WWII Second World War MI9 type ' special message key '. The key taking the form of a small antique example (6cm long), and contains a 'special' removable bolt to the end of the key which gives access to a hollow chamber. As used by allied agents working in France to leave secret messages. Rare item.
NASAA group of four images, comprising:1) Walter Schirra undergoes test in weight and balance machine at Hangar "S" ahead of MA-8 flightVintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper, 20.5 x 25.3 cm (8 x 10 in), NASA photo no. 62-MA8-9, with NASA HQ caption on the verso2) Walter Schirra undergoes a suit pressurisation test at Hangar "S"Vintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper, 20.5 x 25.3 cm (8 x 10 in), NASA photo no. 62-MA8-8, with NASA HQ caption on the verso3) Walter Schirra is assisted into pressure suit by Al Rochford, NASA suit technician, in preparation for MA-8 flightVintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper, 20.5 x 25.3 cm (8 x 10 in), NASA photo no. 62-MA8-4, with NASA HQ caption on the verso4) Walter Schirra watches his spacecraft, "Sigma 7" as it is remated to the Atlas booster after repairsJune - October 1962Vintage gelatin silver print on fibre-based paper, 20.5 x 25.3 cm (8 x 10 in), NASA photo no. 62-MA8-74, with NASA HQ caption on the versoCondition Report: Overall very good. Some minor corner creases due to handling, item 2) bears a small annotation in biro in upper top corner.Condition Report Disclaimer
Scratch Built Boat Working model of HMS The Black Prince, model is in fair to good untested condition approx. length 120cm long. This item can be collected from our office in Kenardington Nr Ashford Kent after the sale, or can be shipped through Mail Boxes/Jentel packing SORRY NO INHOUSE PACKING
A Remington Arms Co. Model 95 Over-Under. 41 rimfire derringer pistolcirca 1911-30fourth model, with 3" barrel, raised sighting rib engraved 'Remington Arms - U.M.C Co. Ilion NY', both barrels stamped with crown over CP and V London proof marks, with an integral fore-sight, shallow rear-sight notch to standing breech, blued hammer and locking catch, open iron frame, spur trigger and chequered hard rubber birdshead grips, no visible serial number, overall length 12.5cmSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament.NOTES: Please note that additional VAT is payable on the hammer price for this lot.Condition report: Action in working order but the hammer pullback is quite stiff. There is a tiny amount of side play to the hinge, a slight wobble to the barrel from left to right and a section of original finish missing to the barrel as photographed. No signs of any deactivation. Some signs of possible pitting or dirt buildup to one section of rifling to one barrel interior.
An American 'Kentucky' percussion rifle19th centurywith 25inch octagonal barrel, full wooden stock, slightly recurving trigger guard, brass butt plate, with metal ramrod,overall length 102cmSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament.NOTES: Please note that additional VAT is payable on the hammer price for this lot.
An English flintlock boxlock pocket pistolearly 19th centurywith a 7cm turn-off barrel, steel action engraved with scrollwork, walnut grips, proof marked crown over crossed swords,21cm overall lengthSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament.NOTES: Please note that additional VAT is payable on the hammer price for this lot.Condition report: The hammer is stuck in half cock position and won't release, the barrel will turn off with little ease but there is a chip to the tip of assembly point on the frame. There is some pitting and degradation to the internal rifling of the barrel, further pitting to hammer and general wear throughout including lifting of the frame away from the butt to both sides, several dings and dents to butt.
An Italian silver cigarette case, stamped 800, formally engraved with floral and scrolling decoration, interior with engraved signature 'Mussolini' and the inscription 'Luglio 1944 - XXII', 8.5cm wide, 12.3cm high, contained with a purple pouch with a white leather trim.Provenance: By family repute, this cigarette case was a personal gift from Benito Mussolini to Admiral Dönitz. It was acquired by Major William George Cole who served with British Military Intelligence from 1940-46, including attendance at the Nuremberg Trials.Mussolini is known to have given out several such silver cigarette cases to potential allies or friends. For example, Ruth Hannah's Leaflets of Our Resistance: VOL 1 (Exclamation Publishers, 2009) includes an interview with prominent Federico Stallforth, a prominent New York businessman, who dealt with both the German Foreign Office and German opposition simultaneously in the attempt of postponing entry of the United States into the war. In this interview, Stallforth mentions receiving a very similar cigarette as a gift from Mussolini as thanks for his work.Alongside Mussolini's engraved signature, the cigarette case in this lot is inscribed with the date 22nd July 1944 (Juglio 1944 – XXII). Further research shows this date does indeed coincide with the recorded meeting between Mussolini and Dönitz at the Wolfschanze, shortly after the failed assassination attempt on Hitler.After Hitler's suicide, Dönitz was arrested alongside his provisional government and staff at Flensburg on 23rd June 1945 where they were taken into custody by the men of the 4th (Territorial) Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. At some point before transfer from Flensburg, Dönitz’s bags were searched and several items were known to have been stolen. Notable items taken from those bags at the time a ceremonial baton, which was later donated by Brigadier Jack Church to the Shrewsbury Regimental Museum.This item is offered via direct descent from Major Cole.
An English percussion five-shot revolver, possibly Trantercirca 1860with a six-inch octagonal barrel, chequered grip, marked 'Patent no. 7655', indistinct retailers details to top-strap of the barrel, overall length 29cmSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament.Condition report: Internal measurements are .45 from land to land on the rifled barrel. The side-mounted lever is slightly wobbly, pepper pitting to barrel and cylinder. Action fires on all cylinders. A small section of the grip is chipped to one side.
A percussion box-lock pocket pistol19th centurywith bottom-strung bayonet, chequered grip, overall length 20cmSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament.Condition report: Action in working order but very stiff, both hammer and trigger take some force to engage. The bayonet has a slight wobble to either side and no longer retains a fixed position when sprung. The barrel, hammer and frame has patches of rust, there are some score marks to the top of the barrel and one side of the lock plate has been replaced. Hammer retains original fish engraving. There are knocks to the bottom of the butt, some minor sections of loss to the grip finish and a small chip near the frame.
A George III flintlock pistol by Twigg, Londoncirca 1780with a 4.5cm turn-off brass barrel, engraved lock-plate and trigger guard, slab walnut grip, proof marks to the barrel,overall length 17cmSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament.Condition report: Action is in working order, though missing the flint. The grip is lifting from the frame with some obvious gaps of separation, there is also a crack to the top of the grip. There are several dings and dents to the barrel and some scoring to the underside to the left of the trigger guard. Some loss of finish and general discolouration to action and guard and some pitting to tip of barrel
A pair of percussion pocket pistols19th centurywith 6cm rifled Damascus barrels, concealed triggers, foliate engraved frames and walnut butts, the underside of barrels stamped "G", overall length 17cm, together with one brown leather holster (3)Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament.Condition report: One pistol will let the hammer go to full cock but trigger no longer fires, the second trigger will hold at full and half cock and the action works. Otherwise condition is generally fair, there are a few minor knocks to the grips and some minor nicks/pitting to the fore ends of the barrels, but generally much of the original Damascus has been retained. There is also one very small chip to one side of the grip. The barrels are turn off but they are seized.
A percussion pistol by Nock, Londoncirca 1830with turn-off barrel, boxlock, action inscribed within ovals to each side, flat-sided walnut butt, 17cm long, together with an Italian brass powder flask decorated with a dog and game birds, 18cm long(2)Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament.Condition report: Holds at half and full cock and releases nicely with the trigger. There is some shrinkage to the wooden grip and there is now a slight gap between the grip and the frame, a sliver like section of grip is missing and a couple of small knocks elsewhere to the grip. There are several score marks visible to the lockplate, some further minor marks and general discolouration to barrel and some dents to the trigger guard.
A Belgian percussion pocket pistolmid-19th centurywith a turn-off, 6cm barrel numbered 562 and stamped with E/LG (Liege) proof marks, concealed trigger, engraved foliate frame and a walnut bag butt with hinged cap,17cm overall lengthSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament.Condition report: Hammer holds at half and full cock and the trigger release cleanly. There is a chip to the lower end of the butt and a small chip where it meets the frame. Some wear to the tip of the barrel, otherwise generally in fair condition.
An English percussion pocket pistolmid-19th centurywith a 5.5cm turn-off barrel (seized), indistinctly marked 'B. Wood***, London', hammer engraved with fish scales, plain slab walnut grip,overall length 16cmSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament.Condition report: The action is in working order and the pistol generally is in good condition with only a few minor dings and dents to grip and some light wear to the barrel.
Swarovski Annual item 1997 "Fabulous animal kingdom" The Dragon This annual edition from 1997, '' Dragon '', is the second annual piece that belongs to the trilogy '' Fabulous Animal Kingdom ''. The dragon is made of clear crystal and the whiskers, mane and plume of the tail are made of frosted crystal. She also has red eyes. In good condition with original box (without outer box). Estimate: € 30 - € 70.
Swarovski Annual item 1997 "Fabulous animal kingdom" The Dragon This annual edition from 1997, '' Dragon '', is the second annual piece that belongs to the trilogy '' Fabulous Animal Kingdom ''. The dragon is made of clear crystal and the whiskers, mane and plume of the tail are made of frosted crystal. She also has red eyes. In good condition with original box (without outer box). Estimate: € 30 - € 70.
A remarkable Victorian well figured burr walnut trifold writing slope, with engraved brass mounts, opening to reveal a well appointed interior, complete with engraved gilt mounts, width 38cm.Condition report: This is a really beautiful item with a few cosmetic issues, most of which can be seen in the extra images. Some of the velvet and leather interior has damage, the central tablet has a large crack. Structurally, the box is in excellent condition.
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