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An 18ct Gold Buckle Style Ring (finger size K) (6.5grams).Antique Victorian hallmark, allover abrasions, no signs of thinning or repair.

A rare Bronze Cross of Rhodesia pair awarded to Lieutenant G. J. Schrag, 2nd Rhodesian African Rifles, for his gallantry in commanding an attack on two enemy camps on 31 October 1976, when he went into a river bed alone and killed two terrorists at a range of less than ten metres; he also served in 'C' (Rhodesia) Squadron, Special Air Service RegimentRhodesia, Bronze Cross of Rhodesia (Lt. G. J. Schrag); General Service Medal, with Silver Pick Commendation (2Lt G. J. Schrag), mounted as worn, good very fine (2)Provenance:Christie's, April 1992.B.C.R. awarded 29 July 1977, the citation states:'On October 31 1976, a Platoon led by Lt.Schrag was involved in a two-phase, set-piece attack on two enemy camps, each of which included a large group of terrorists.Despite coming under heavy fire from the first camp, Schrag led the assault with great determination, forcing the enemy to break and run. Having secured the first camp, the platoon swept through the second camp, coming under close-range fire from two terrorists who had hidden in a river bed beyond the camp. The Platoon went to ground, but Lt. Schrag charged into the river bed alone and killed both terrorists at a range of less than ten metres.He then led his platoon in a sweep of very thick cover where a further four terrorists were killed. Enemy small arms and mortar fire was intense throughout the engagement.'Military Forces Commendation (Operational) awarded 31 March 1978, the citation states:'On 7 August 1977, a PATU call sign walked into Rugoyi Police Base in the Makoni TTL with radio failure, but reporting a presence of thirty CTs, the night before at locstst VQ 455454, not too far from St.Killian's Mission.Fire Force was deployed and a mixed group of CTs and civilians broke cover. The K-Car went into action and two sticks of paras were dropped in very high winds. After Platoon Warrant Officer Wilson broke a bone in his foot the drop was discontinued.Lt. Schrag co-ordinated the troops on the ground and in a series of contacts four CTs were killed. Lt. Schrag was then shot in the shoulder and acting L/Cpl G.S.Murray, of 5 Indep., took over. Lt.Schrag and L/Cpl Murray did very good work in the contact.'Graham John Schrag grew up in Umtali and served in 'C' Squadron Special Air Service, Rhodesian Signals and 2nd Rhodesian African Rifles. It was with that last unit that he served most of his time and was awarded both of his decorations, being presented the Bronze Cross on 15 March 1978.Afterwards, he was worked in various places around the world including Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Southern Ireland, Switzerland, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. Somewhere along the line he also had homes in Thailand, Andorra and Cyprus. Schrag died in Switzerland on 12 October 2012.…

A scarce General Service Medal awarded to Guardsman K. D. Robson, Scots Guards, for services with the Guards Independent Parachute Company during the Suez CrisisGeneral Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Near East (22551429 Gdsm. K. D. Robson. S.G.), mounted for wear, sold together with a London District Fencing Championship, Bayonet Team Winners Medal engraved to 'L/Cpl K Robson', good very fineA total of 90 'Near East' clasps were issued to Guards Regiments, with just 10 issued to the Scots Guards.Kenneth Dow Robson was born at Perth, Scotland on 5 July 1935 and enlisted with the Scots Guards in 1953. Volunteering for service with The Guards Independent Parachute Company, they were assigned the role of pathfinding for the Parachute Brigade, serving in this role during the Suez Crisis. Of this formation only 9 guardsmen were parachuted into the warzone with the rest going in by sea, notably the party of 9 were commanded by Captain Murray De Klee, Scots Guards.The formation was again deployed in 1958 as part of a request from King Hussein of Jordan who requested assistance to stabilise his country. However during their 3 month deployment there was no trouble. Discharged in 1958 Robson joined the Metropolitan Police as a crime scene photographer, he died on 18 February 2020 on the Isle of Wight.…

Pair: Naik K. Din, 27th Baluch Light InfantryEast and Central Africa 1897-99, 1 clasp, 1898 (No 1219 Private Kamar Din 27th Baluch Light Infantry); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (1219 Naik Kamar Din. 127th/Baluch L.I.), mounted for wear, light contact marks, very fine (2)…

The campaign group of six awarded to Private W. R. P. Seymour, Gloucestershire Regiment, late Royal West Kent RegimentSeymour was wounded in action in Italy in October 1944 and went on to be one of the 'Glorious Glosters' who was taken a Prisoner of War with 8 Platoon, 'C' Company at the Battle of Imjin River, April 19511939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Korea 1950-53 (3959731 Pte. W. R. P. Seymour. Glosters.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, mounted court-style as worn, good very fine, together with his United States Presidential Unit Citation riband (6)William R. P. Seymour was born in Dublin in 1923 and during the Second World War served in the 5th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment. He was wounded in action on 20 October 1944, when the unit were thrown to attack the Gustav Line. He was transferred to the Army Reserve, by this time his family living at Ravenhill Avenue, Belfast.Recalled to the Army with the outbreak of the Korean War, Seymour would served with the 8 Platoon, 'C' Company, 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. He shared in the actions at taken Prisoner of War at the Battle of Imjin River, 22-25 April 1951.As part of the United Nations Forces, the 1st Battalion was despatched to Korea in 1950 when the Communist North Koreans invaded South Korea without warning. Later, a Chinese Communist Army came to the assistance of the North Koreans. ln April 1951 the British 29th Infantry Brigade was holding a wide defensive position behind the lmjin River. The Glosters occupied a vital part of this front, astride the main track to Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, which was the traditional invasion route from the north.For days a Chinese attack had been expected and on the evening of 22 April, small parties of the enemy were observed approaching and then crossing the wide river bed. A patrol of 'A' Company at "Gloucester Crossing" did great execution to these parties, but soon the trickle of Chinese became a flood, and by 2330hrs the patrol had used up all its ammunition and was recalled.By 0300hrs on the morning of the 23rd, St George’s Day, 'A' Company’s position on a commanding feature named Castle Hill was under extremely heavy attack, as was 'D' Company on their right, and an hour later 'B' on the right of 'D' was equally engaged. After six hours fighting, much of it hand to hand, 'A' Company was driven back from Castle Hill and a desperate but unsuccessful counter-attack was launched to retake it, during which Lieutenant Curtis lost his life but gained a posthumous Victoria Cross. 'D' Company’s position was now untenable, so it was later withdrawn after further fighting, together with the remnants of 'A'. 'B' Company was later pulled back, and the whole Battalion now took up position on the hills around the village of Solma-Ri.The Chinese did not closely follow up this withdrawal, but meanwhile very large numbers of them had crossed the river and infiltrated past the Glosters. Their attacks on other parts of the front had been equally severe, and now the other United Nations units on their flanks had been forced back so that by mid-day the Glosters were completely separated from the rest of the Division, and indeed almost surrounded.That night 'B' and 'C' companies were heavily attacked, the former being reduced to one officer and 20 other ranks. Early the following morning, Colonel Carne decided to concentrate the remnants of his Battalion on the top of a steep and rugged feature known as Hill 235 on the map, but now as Gloster Hill (presumably one and the same 'Battalion Hill as recalled by Seymour). On the 24th no major attack developed against the Battalion, but two relieving columns of armour and infantry, sent forward by Division, failed to fight their way through. The Glosters were now completely cut off, but although short of ammunition and water they were in good heart and determined to hold out for as long as possible.ln the very early hours of the 25th, the Chinese launched an all-out attack on the hill wave after wave of shooting, screaming men surged forward, regardless of the defenders fire. Chinese trumpets directed them and encouraged them. ln order to confuse them it was decided that one of the British bugles should be blown. The adjutant then ordered Drum Major Buss to sound his bugle and on being asked what calls, replied everything except Retreat. Of all the calls the Long Reveille was the one which made the deepest impression. The battle continued with every weapon involved, and then at 9 o'clock a highly successful air strike was delivered by the US Air Force which for the time being halted the Chinese decisively. lt was during this pause that the Colonel received instructions over the wireless to fight his way out, his job done, and Brigadier Brodie wrote in the Operations log book at Brigade HQ 'Nobody but the Glosters could have done this.'The Battalion split up into groups which tried to work their way back independently, but the United Nations forces were now consolidating after their withdrawal fully seven miles to the rear, and only one party succeeded in reaching them, the rest being killed or captured. Out of 750 men of the Battalion only 150, including the rear echelon, remained on which to rebuild the unit. Lieutenant Colonel Carne, who survived his harsh imprisonment, later received the V.C., and the Battalion was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to commemorate its magnificent stand. The Queen graciously granted permission for the emblem of the Citation to be worn by all members of the Regiment.Having been captured, Seymour was one of a band of British and American captives who were (probably) forced to sign a Statement of Protest against the bombing og a POW Camp in North Korea, their names being broadcast on Peking Radia at 0900hrs on 9 November. After his return home on his debrief he gave two statements:'My reason for my statement is that Pte. R. T. Othen was in my Squad and was taken to Hospital where he died.''Pte. E. K. Gudge was wounded on C. Coy. 8 Plt. position and when we had to withdraw back to what was so called Batt Hill [Gloster Hill] he was taken to the RAP where he died on the 24.4.51. Who was with him when he died I have forgot. Best we were told that he had died before we moved to the last position.'Sold together with a letter from RHQ and copied research.…

A fine Second World War Coastal Command D.F.C., D-Day airborne operations A.F.C. group of nine awarded to Wing Commander C. J. Mackenzie, Royal Air Force, late Auxiliary Air ForceHaving been credited with the destruction of a U-Boat in the Western Approaches piloting a Hudson of No. 500 (County of Kent) Squadron in April 1942, he transferred to glider towing duties in Dakotas of No. 233 Squadron, in which he participated in Operations 'Tonga' & 'Market Garden'Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1942'; Air Force Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1944'; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany; Burma Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S.E. Asia 1945-46 (Act. Sqn. Ldr. C. J. Mackenzie, R.A.F.); Coronation 1953, mounted as worn, together with embroidered R.A.F. uniform 'Wings', very fine or better (9)D.F.C. London Gazette 28 July 1942, the original recommendation states:'Flying Officer Mackenzie has been employed in an operational squadron since the outbreak of war and has completed over 400 hours operational flying in Anson, Blenheim, and Hudson aircraft, mainly on patrols to the enemy coast. He has at all times shown courage, determination, and devotion to duty of the highest order in carrying out any task allotted to him.On the 28 April 1942, he was captain and pilot of Hudson aircraft K/500 carrying out an A./S. patrol at 4,400 feet in the Western Approaches, when he sighted a U-boat on the surface eight miles away. He made full use of all available cloud cover and sun, and made a dive-bombing attack, pulling out at 60 to 70 feet and releasing four depth charges across the forward part of the still surfaced U-boat. The attack was almost certainly a successful one, the second charge exploding within 10 feet of the hull. The depth-charge attack was followed by a front and rear gun attack, the U-boat then disappearing from sight stern first, leaving a very large patch of frothy brown disturbed water behind.Flight Lieutenant Mackenzie exploited his sighting to the maximum and made a complete surprise attack. An award to this officer is recommended in the strongest terms, both for general good work since the outbreak of war and for this excellent attack on an enemy undersea raider.'A.F.C. London Gazette 1 September 1944, the original recommendation states:'Acting Squadron Leader Mackenzie has displayed exemplary zeal and devotion to duty as a flight commander. His untiring efforts, initiative and exceptional ability have been an inspiration to all with whom he has come into contact, and enabled the flight to reach the high standard of efficiency which led to the carrying out of its airborne operations on D-Day with unqualified success.'Charles John Mackenzie, born in India on 25 May 1915, was a pre-war member of the Auxiliary Air Force who was called up in August 1939 when he joined No. 500 (County of Kent) Squadron at R.A.F. Detling in the acting rank of Pilot Officer. Initially equipped with Ansons, the squadron converted to Blenheims in April 1941, and thence to Hudsons in November 1941.In March 1942, the squadron moved to R.A.F. Stornoway for patrols over the Atlantic and the approaches to the Clyde and the Irish Sea. On 28 April, whilst the captain and pilot of a Hudson, Mackenzie convincingly attacked an enemy U-boat in the Western Approaches, approximately 350 miles due west of the Outer Hebrides, an act of skill and gallantry which resulted in the award of his Distinguished Flying Cross.Operation 'Tonga'Advanced to Squadron Leader, Mackenzie next transferred to Transport Command and was posted to No. 233 Squadron at R.A.F. Blakehill Farm. And it was from here that he was charged with glider-towing operations for Operation 'Tonga' between 5-7 June 1944, delivering paratroopers and equipment for the 6th Airborne Division. According to the squadron's Operation Record Book (O.R.B.), it was 'given the envious choice of Drop Zone 'K' - the furthest inland.'Taking off at 23:14 hours on 5 June 1944, the squadron successfully dropped 407 paratroopers complete with kit bags and containers in an area north-west of Toufreville. The O.R.B. noted much light flak being encountered along the French coast and two Dakotas failed to return to base. Mackenzie's aircraft was among those damaged the following night, when he returned to Normandy for Operation 'Rob Roy One'. But the squadron's good work had not been in vain, for on the morning of 7 June it received the following message from Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh Mallory:'Will you please convey my heartiest congratulations to 46 Group on their magnificent performance in carrying over the 6th Airborne Division in the initial operation. The fact that so successful and difficult an operation has been carried out with such complete success in so short a time after the formation of the squadrons reflects highest credit on all concerned.'For his services as a flight commander in the run-up to the Normandy Landings, and for his work on D-Day itself, Mackenzie was recommended for and received the A.F.C.Operation 'Market Garden'The squadron's next mission was Operation 'Market Garden', when in order to facilitate the Second Army's advance through Holland, the 1st Airborne Division was to be landed at several landing zones in the vicinity of Arnhem to secure bridges over the River Rhine. On 17 September, with Mackenzie piloting one of 22 squadron Dakotas, No. 233 successfully released gliders that contained 309 troops, 18 handcarts, 15 motor cycles, 10 Jeeps, 11 trailers, 5 wireless set, 11 cycles, and 1 6-pounder anti-tank gun, without any loss. On the second day they repeated this feat, with 17 aircraft from the squadron towing gliders containing 84 troops, 15 Jeeps, 7 trailers, 8 6-pounder anti-tank guns, and 3 machine-guns, but the re-supply missions were less fortunate, and the squadron lost 5 aircraft over the next three days, losses recalled by the posthumous award of the V.C. to David Lord, another Dakota pilot.The R.A.F. Memorial Flight's C-47 Dakota is currently painted up to represent a No. 233 Squadron aircraft, as flown by the likes of Charles Mackenzie over Arnhem.With the war in Europe over, Mackenzie remained in the Royal Air Force, going out to South-East Asia later in the year. He was promoted Wing Commander in July 1954 and, having settled in Eastbourne on his retirement, died in February 1970.Sold with his original 'Notice of Calling Out', dated 23 August 1939, together with his original commission warrant for the rank of Pilot Officer, dated 17 May 1940, and several photographs.For his corresponding dress miniatures please see lot: 447.…

The campaign group of six awarded to Nurse K. L. Lane, French Red CrossBritish War and Victory Medals (K. L. Lane.); France, Republic, Medal of Honour, Ministry of War for Epidemics, silver, reverse embossed 'Miss K. Lane 1917'; Union of Women of France, Nurses Medal 1914-18, silver issue; Great War Medal 1914-18; French Red Cross Medal, very fine (6)Purchased September 1996.Kathleen L. Lane (latterly Lane-Turner served as a Nurse with the French Red Cross in France from September 1914 (Pair only confirmed on MIC). She had qualified in France and also worked at some point in Russia, meeting her husband, Hugh Turner, who was a Surgeon. She is understood to have died in Staines in the early 1950s.…

The Zulu War Medal awarded to Captain G. K. Torry, 2nd Battalion, The Queen's Own Royal Tower Hamlets Light Infantry (Militia)South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Lieut: G. K. Torry. 2/Tower Hamlet Mil:), officially impressed late issue, good very fineJust 2 Medals to the 2nd Battalion, The Queen's Own Royal Tower Hamlets Light Infantry (Militia).Provenance:Ex-Major Tylden Collection.Medal issued in July 1919.Gewase K. Torry served attached to the 80th Foot during the Zulu Campaign and was certified as having been present at the Battle of Ulundi. Both Battalions of his unusual militia unit were eventually absorbed into the Rifle Brigade.Torry himself was advanced Captain into the 4th Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers in June 1880 and appointed to the Army Reserve in November 1882. He was removed from the Reserve on account of his age in April 1899, but returned to the fold for a Staff posting at home during the Great War (no Medal entitlement).…

A fine 1953 A.F.C. and wartime pilot's group of seven awarded to Squadron Leader L. K. Grzybowski, Royal Air Force, late Polish Air ForceA a Pilot in No. 131 Polish Fighter Squadron, he quickly saw action in September 1939 when he was credited with the destruction of two German aircraft, actions for which he was later awarded the Virtuti Militari, 5th ClassSubsequently taken P.O.W. by the Russians, he was released for service in the Polish Army in Russia and the Middle East, prior to reaching the U.K. and undertaking a protracted tour of 56 sorties of a 'Ramrod' nature in Mustangs of No. 306 Squadron in 1944-45, gallant work that won him the Cross of Valour and BarAir Force Cross, E.II.R., the reverse officially dated '1953'; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; Poland, Virtuti Militari, 5th Class, GR Tech type as issued in late 1944-45; Poland, Cross of Valour, with Bar, mounted as worn, together with his Polish Pilot's Badge, by J. R. Gaunt, embroidered R.A.F. uniform wings and Flying Log Books, generally very fine or better (9)A.F.C. London Gazette 1 January 1953.King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air London Gazette 1 January 1952.Leszek Kazimierz Grzybowski was born in Dabrowa Gornicza, Kielce, Poland on 20 December 1915 and entered the Polish Air Force College in August 1935.Duly qualified as a pilot, he joined No. 131 Polish (Fighter) Squadron at Poznan in October 1938 and was likewise employed at the outbreak of hostilities. As cited, he was quickly credited with the destruction of two German aircraft, namely a share in a He111 on 3 September and a Me110 on 9 September. He may also have contributed to the destruction of a Ju86. More certain, however, is the fact he was taken P.O.W. by the advancing Russian Army in the same month and remained behind wire until April 1942, when he was released for service in the Polish Army in Russia and the Middle East.Having then reached the U.K. in February 1943, he undertook a succession of training courses and joined No. 306 (Polish) Squadron in August 1944. Here, then the commencement of a protracted operational tour in which he flew 56 sorties in the unit's Mustangs over Austria, Belgium, Germany and Holland, the majority being of a 'Ramrod' nature and including numerous outings to the Ruhr and one to Arnhem in support of 'Market Garden' in September 1944. But he also flew several 'anti-diver' (V-weapon) sorties off the English coast in March 1945, And his final sortie, flown on 25 April 1945, was a trip to the Nazi playground of Berchtesgaden, home to Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest'.According to records held by the Sikorski Museum, he was awarded the Polish Cross of Valour in April 1945, a Bar in August 1945, and the Virtuti Militari, 5th Class on 25 July 1945, 'for actions in the Polish campaign in 1939, when serving in 131 Fighter Squadron'. He also appears to have been entitled to the Polish Air Medal and 2 Bars.Post-warGrzybowski retained his commission in the R.A.F. after the war and remained on the strength of 306 Squadron until January 1947, when he was posted to the Polish Re-settlement Corps in Framlingham, Suffolk. Several months later he joined a communications unit at R.A.F. Tangmere, about which time he was married to Joan Fleming at Carshalton Beeches, Surrey.Two further stints with the Re-settlement Corps having followed, he joined an instructor's course at South Cerney in early 1949, thereby shaping the future of his R.A.F. career and adding to his laurels the A.F.C. and King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air for services in the Central Flying School 'Refresher Squadron' at R.A.F. South Cerney.He continued to fly after his retirement from the R.A.F. in December 1970 and died in Tadcaster, Yorkshire in August 1992.Sold with a quantity of original documentation and photographs, comprising:i)The recipient's R.A.F. Pilot's Flying Log Books (4), covering the periods September 1943 to December 1950, January 1951 to December 1957, January 1958 to November 1970, and June 1971 to January1976, the first with ink endorsement regarding missing Polish Air Force log book and some 500 hours.ii)A small selection of career photographs, including a studio portrait in uniform and a card-mounted group photograph of 'B Flight, No. 4 Squadron' in June 1943, with multiple signatures to reverse.iii)A large selection of wartime and later correspondence, mainly in Polish, and including Red Cross communications from a Polish P.O.W., exchanges with fellow pilots in the U.K., and a reference from a former C.O. at R.A.F. Coltishall, dated 20 May 1947.…

'A charming & handsome old man with one arm.So wrote the niece of the gallant Colonel KnoxAn outstanding campaign pair awarded to Colonel K. Barrett, 13th Regiment of Foot (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry), a long-served and most gallant officer who served on campaign in the Caribbean, Upper Canada and Burma - having his arm blown off in the attack on the Great Pagoda in July 1825 in the lastMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Martinique, Guadaloupe (Knox Barrett, Ensn. 13th Foot.); Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (Bt. Captn. K. Barrett, 13th Foot.), short-hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, heavy edge bruising, very fine (2)Knox Barrett was born circa 1783, the son of William Barrett, High Sheriff of Sligo, of Culleenamore House. The Sligo Independant of July 1882 gives more detail:' He joined in 1805 from the North Mayo Militia, obtaining an ensigncy in the gallant 13th Regiment of Foot. This regiment, when in India saw much service, and Colonel Barrett, then a Lieutenant, showed much pluck and coolness on the battle field. At Rangoon, when the English army under General Dale fought well and bravely, Colonel Barrett led his Company in the thickest of the fight, and had his right arm shot off. He was specially mentioned by his Colonel, afterwards the great and good General Havelock as being a brave officer. Of course, the loss of his arm obliged him to retire from the Army, and General Havelock, whose friend and companion he was, parted from him with regret. He possessed medals and claps for Ava, Guadeloupe, Martinique, India etc. Since he left the army, he came to reside in Sligo.'Barrett has a remarkable record of service in the Caribbean, North America and in India. Having shared in the actions at Martinique in October 1809, he was present at the capture of Guadaloupe and was then subsequently posted to Upper Canada with his unit. Their Light Company was stationed at le Aux Noix and a detachment went to the blockhouse of Lacolle Mills - when they shared in the famous defence of that place in March 1814.Furthermore, Barrett would have been with his unit when they crossed Lake Champlain to attack Plattsburgh in New York, sharing in the final acts of the War of 1812. They departed the scene in July 1815. He would then share in the events in India, being unfortunate to have his '...arm blown off' during the attack on the Great Pagoda in the First Anglo-Burmese War. On 5 July 1825 the unit also suffered one man killed and seventeen other ranks wounded in action besides Barrett.Retired on account of his wounds, he was provided with a pension of £70 for his wounds. Returned to his native Sligo, he took up various posts, including as Justice of the Peace, Superintendent of the gaol, a member of the Sligo Harbor Commission and sat on the Dispensary Commission. Having married Anne Rice in 1827, the pair had no children but were always known for their generosity to their numerous nephews and nieces. The good Colonel died on 10 July 1882 and is buried in the family tomb at St John's Churchyard. His obituary notice gives the final word:'Our obituary notices of to-day announce the death of this gentleman who lived to a patriarchal age, being nearly a century old when he breathed his last at his residence, Rathanna, near this town. It may be well said that by his death a link connecting the present generation with the past – the long past – a severed, for when many grandfathers of today were leading strings Colonel Barrett was fighting for his King and country on the burning plains of India...In private life he was distinguished for his mildness of disposition and goodness of heart.'…

The Second World War campaign group of four awarded to Guardsman K. O. Gammell, Grenadier Guards; reputedly the tallest man in the Brigade of Guards (standing at 6ft. 7 1/2in. tall) he was destined for a fine academic career but instead enlisted in the British Army upon the outbreak of war, tragically he died on Christmas Eve 1943 of wounds received during the Italian Campaign1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 1st Army (2622616 Gdsmn K.O. Gammell Grenadier Guards); Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, all privately and contemporarily engraved '2622616 Gdsmn K.O. Gammell Grenadier Guards' in upright capitals, mounted court-style for wear, sometime lacquered, about extremely fine (4)Kenrick Orm Gammell, son of Kensington and Doris Gammell, was born in Bedford on 18 May 1910. Clearly academically gifted, after education at Bedford School (a boys public school founded in 1552) he went up to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge (1928-31) and graduated with a B.A. Becoming a schoolmaster in Essex, the outbreak of war in September 1939 thwarted his plans to take up a post as Headmaster of Akley Preparatory School and instead he enlisted in the Grenadier Guards, being posted to the 6th Battalion after his basic training.Formed in 1941, the 6th Battalion was posted to Syria in September 1942 and saw action in the Tunisia campaign before participating in the invasion of Italy a year later. On 23 October 1943, Gammell was severely wounded in an action near Naples and evacuated to North Africa. Sadly he succumbed to his injuries on 24 December and is buried at Bone Military Cemetery, Annaba, Algeria. In addition to an obituary in the 'Bedfordshire Times and Standard' (7 January 1944), his grave bears the moving epitaph: 'Thoughts Too Deep For Words. A Very Dear Only Son. He Was 6 Feet 7 1/2 Inches Tall'.Sold together with a Guards Depot Recruits Musketry prize medal in the form of a watch-fob, engraved Rct. K. Gammell. For his father's Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, see Lot 107.…

'On Tuesday May 27th, the crew of the NC-4 was up before dawn. The engines and radio was checked out and on the signal from Read, Elmer Stone advanced the throttles and the big flying boat lifted off in the early morning for Lisbon Portugal. Another chain of destroyers extended between the Azores and Lisbon. The weather was good and as the NC-4 passed over each destroyer the ship radioed a message of her passage to the base ship Melville at Ponta Delagada and the cruiser Rochester in Lisbon who in turn reported to the Navy Department in Washington. At 19:30 the flashing light from the Coba da Roca lighthouse was spotted and the NC-4 passed over the coastline. The big aircraft turned southward toward the Tagus estuary and Lisbon. At 20:01 on May 27, 1919, the NC-4s keel sliced into the waters of the Tagus. The welcome was tumultuous. A transatlantic flight, the first one in the history of the world, was an accomplished fact!Early in the morning of 30 May the NC-4 departed Lisbon for Plymouth England. The NC-4 sat down in the Mondego River to investigate an overheating engine. The radiator had developed a leak and was repaired but because of a low tide condition it became too late in the day to take off and reach Plymouth before dark so Read proceeded to Ferrol in northern Spain to spend the night. They were back in the air the next morning and as they approached Plymouth a formation of Royal Air Force seaplanes escorted the NC-4 into the harbour. A British warship fired a 21 gun salute as the NC-4 circled. The Lord Mayor of Plymouth received Commander Read and his crew and from Plymouth they went to London where they were decorated by the King of England. President Wilson, who was at the Peace Conference in Paris, sent for them, congratulated them for their outstanding achievement and introduced them to all present…'The triumphant closing stages of the NC-4's pioneering trans-Atlantic flight in May 1919; the U.S. Coast Guard's 'Aviation History' website refers.The important Aero Club of America Aviation Medal of Merit, Artefacts and Archive appertaining to Walter T. Hinton, United States Navy, who co-piloted Curtiss Flying Boat 'NC-4' in the first ever trans-Atlantic flight in May 1919, a pioneering achievement for which he was awarded the Navy Cross and later the Congressional Gold Medal(i)Aero Club of America, Aviation Medal of Merit, bronze, obverse, an albatross over the globe, reverse officially engraved, 'W. K. Hinton, Pilot NC4, commemorating the Trans Atlantic Flight. May 8th to 31st 1919', 34mm., integral loop and ring suspension, complete with upper 'Aviation Medal of Merit' suspension device, and small length of original riband; accompanied by a signed declaration by Hinton, in which he gifts the award to a friend in 1978(ii)The recipient's 'match safe' vesta box, gold (marked 14K.), with black and green stripe enamel decoration and central monogram 'JPM', 47mm. by 60mm., contained in a felt-lined burgundy leather case, with lid inscription in gilt lettering, 'Walter Hinton Gold Match Box Carried on NC-4 Flight'; believed to have been another gift to Peter C. Carlson(iii)A commemorative plaque for Wilbur and Orville Wright's pioneering flight, bronze, rectangular, by Charles E. Barber and George T. Morgan, for the U.S. Mint, obverse, conjoined busts of the brothers with inscription, 'In recognition and Appreciation of Their Ability, Courage and Success in Navigating the Air', reverse, a winged female figure holding a torch, with upper inscription, 'Shall Mount Up with Wings as Eagles', 55mm. by 80mm., somewhat discoloured by old lacquer(iv)American Aeronautical Society, bronze disc commemorating the First Annual Dinner, New York, 27 April 1911, 40mm., together with a small medallet with aircraft in flight and reverse inscription, '1954 3rd', on a black riband(v)A significant photographic archive (approximately 70 images), of aircraft, personnel and related subject matter, covering Haiti 1915, Mexico 1917, the crash of the NC-2 at Atlantic City in 1919, the take-off and in-flight of the trans-Atlantic flight, subsequent scenes from Lisbon and London - the latter including a photograph of the Prince of Wales and Winston Churchill - his triumphant return to the U.S.A., thence his Long Island to Hudson Bay flight in 1920, U.S.A. to Brazil flight in 1922-23 and take-off from the Amazon in 1925, together with images of Charles Lindbergh and Eddie Rickenbacker.(vi)A postal telegraph from Charles Lindbergh in New York, sent to Hinton in Paris in May 1919, 'Thanks for your kind invitation. Regret impossible to make definitive plans at this time'; together with a quantity of Hinton's calling cards and home stationery. (Lot)Walter T. Hinton was born in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, Ohio on 10 November 1888, where he was raised on a farmstead. An adventurous soul, he was motivated by a poster urging young men to 'Join the Navy and See the World' and did just that, entering the United States Navy in February 1908 and seeing action at the occupation of Veracruz in Mexico in 1914.But it was in naval aviation that he was to make his mark, having become one of the first enlisted men gain a place at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. He became an instructor on gaining his 'Wings', one of his pupil pilots being Richard E. Byrd, afterwards the famous polar aviator.Of his subsequent exploits as co-pilot with Elmer Stone of the Curtiss NC-4's trail blazing trans-Atlantic crossing in May 1919, much has been written, including The Flying Firsts of Walter Hinton, by Benjamin J. Burns. In addition, numerous website sources bear testament to the epic nature of the flight, a particularly detailed account appearing on the U.S. Coast Guard's 'Aviation History' site:https://cgaviationhistory.org/1919-nc-4-transatlantic-flight/Of the three flying boats that set out from Rockaway Beach, New York on 8 May 1919, only NC-4 made it safely to Lisbon, via ports of call in Nova Scotia and the Azores in a journey lasting 19 days. The subject of rapturous receptions over the coming weeks - not just in Lisbon, but in London and Paris too - Hinton and his crew enjoyed further accolades by way of reward, among them honours bestowed by the Portuguese and British governments, in addition to those presented them on returning to America; Hinton's Navy Cross was later surpassed by a Congressional Gold Medal awarded him in 1929.During the 1920s, he continued his pioneering work, exploring the Arctic by balloon, including a wayward flight in Navy Balloon A-5598 from Rockaway Naval Air Station to Moose Factory, Ontario, a winter trip which ended with a month-long hike back to civilisation. He also made the first flight from North America to South America, where he explored the Amazon forest by hydroplane; his first attempt at that feat nearly ended in disaster, when he was compelled to take to the wing of his aircraft in shark infested waters off Cuba.A noted speaker on aviation matters, Hinton was President and founder of the Aviation Institute of the U.S.A., and published a number of periodicals, including Pioneers in Aviation, Aviation Progress and Wings of Opportunity.Retiring to Pompano Beach, Florida - where he delighted in sharing his memories with all and sundry - his glittering career was crowned by a supersonic flight in Concorde, when, as a special guest, the Atlantic crossing took less than four hours. After his death in 1981, his ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery. SALE 25001 NOTICE:Gold match safe weighs 34g. Naming of the Aero Club of America Medal now added to the Lot.

A '1928' C.B., '1923' C.B.E. group of seven awarded to Colonel C. H. K. Chauncy, Indian Army, who was thrice 'mentioned' for his services during the Great War in Mesopotamia and Egypt also earning the Order of St. Stanislas in 1917The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in its Garrard, London case of issue; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, 1st Type, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, small ring on top of suspension slightly bent, with neck riband, in its Garrard, London case of issue; 1914-15 Star (Maj. C. H. K. Chauncy. 124/Infy.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lt. Col. C. H. K. Chanucy,) minor official correction to last two letters of surname; Victory Medal 1914-19, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Bt. Lt. Col. C. H. K. Chauncy.); India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Mahsud 1919-20, Waziristan 1919-21 (Lt-Col. C. H. K. Chouncy [sic], 2-127 Baluchis.); Russia, Imperial, Order of St. Stanislas, Military Division, 3rd Class breast Badge, by Dimitri Osipov, St. Petersburg, with crossed swords, 40mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, with maker's mark on reverse and 1908-17 kokoshnik marks on tips of swords, mounted court-style as worn, generally nearly extremely fine (7)C.B. London Gazette 2 January 1928.C.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1923.Russian Order of St. Stanislas London Gazette 15 May 1917.Charles Henry Kemble Chauncy was born on 21 December 1873, the son of Charles Henry Chauncy, and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Wiltshire Regiment on 7 December 1895. Promoted Lieutenant on 20 March 1897, he transferred to the Indian Army on 13 August 1898 and was posted to the 124th Duchess of Connaught's Own Baluchistan Infantry. Promoted Captain on 7 November 1904 and then Major on 7 December 1913, Chauncy served with the 124th Baluchistan Infantry during the Great War in Mesopotamia and Egypt. There, he was three times 'mentioned' (London Gazettes 19 October 1916, 15 August 1917, and 5 June 1919) and was promoted brevet Lieutenant-Colonel.Appointed Commandant of the 2nd Battalion, 127th Queen Mary's Own Baluch Light Infantry on 16 February 1918, Chauncy served with them in the Derajat Sector during the operations in Waziristan from October 1919 to December 1921, and for his services was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1923 New Year's Honours List. Promoted Colonel, his final appointment was as Deputy Director, Movements and Quartering, Army HQ India, and he was additionally created a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 1928 New Year's Honours List. In the 1939 census Charles is recorded as an Air Raid Warden at Teignmouth, Devon. He died at Shaldon, Devon on 19 September 1945.…

Special Constabulary Long Service, G.V.R., bar, The Great War 1914-18 (Sergt. Kensington Gammell), sometime lacquered, about extremely fineKensington Gammell was born on 14 June 1874 in Bath, and according to family history travelled widely in the United States of America, Egypt, and Japan as a young man before settling down to become articled to an architectural practice in Bristol; after qualifying as an architect he set up his own practice in Bedford in 1906. A member (and indeed Council Member) of the Royal Institute of British Architects, he served in the Bedford Special Constabulary but sadly committed suicide in mid-May 1924.Sold together with two gilded base metal Bedford Special Constabulary pin badges, these engraved 'K. Gammell' and dated 1914 and 1915 respectively.For the medals of his father, Captain Harcourt Gammell R.N. see Lot 105; for the medals of his son, Guardsman Kenrick Orm Gammell, Grenadier Guards, see Lot 108.…

A poignant and early Second World War D.F.M. awarded to Pilot Officer C. G. L. Williams, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was decorated for his part in a protracted dogfight between his Anson of No. 217 Squadron and a Heinkel 115 seaplane in October 1940Subsequently commissioned, he was assigned to a suicidal daylight sortie against the Admiral Hipper at Brest, from which his Beaufort failed to returnDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (580129 Sgt. C. G. L. Williams, R.A.F.), extremely fineD.F.M. London Gazette 24 December 1940, the original recommendation states:'On 16 October 1940, when navigator [and Captain of Aircraft] of Anson K.8745, an enemy U-boat and Heinkel 115 were attacked in a position 100 miles S.W. of the Scillies. The attack against the Heinkel was pressed home and the action continued until the Heinkel made its get away due to its superior performance.This action was typical of this N.C.O. who has completed 600 hours of operational flying during the first year of the war which has included night raids on Brest and attacks against barges and shipping. The devotion to duty shown by this N.C.O. has been of the highest order.Appointment held: Airman Pilot, No. 217 Squadron.Recognition recommended: Distinguished Flying Medal.'Cilmyn George Lane Williams was born in Caernarvonshire in December 1911 and was likely a pre-war Halton aircraft apprentice. More certain is the fact he was serving as a member of No. 217 Squadron on the outbreak of war, a Coastal Command unit based at St. Eval, Cornwall.Of events off the Scillies on 16 October 1940, the unit's Operations Record Book (O.R.B.) states:'While on patrol, attacked enemy U-boat with bombs. No results observed. He. 115 sighted in immediate vicinity of U-boat. He. 115 attacked and several bursts were seen to enter E./A. which took evasive action. A running battle with E./A. lasted for 40 minutes and Anson had to abandon the fight due to shortage of ammunition.'Commissioned as a Pilot Officer in January 1941, Williams was still serving in 217 Squadron at the time of his death in action on 15 February 1941. On that date, he took off from St. Eval in Beaufort L9794 MW-R, one of three aircraft assigned to a suicidal daylight mission to attack the Hipper at Brest. As summarised by the unit's O.R.B.:'In the opinion of those best qualified to judge on the station, this was not a justifiable war risk. The damage which three machines armed with 500lb. bombs at the largest could inflict on the Hipper did not justify the very serious risk to the three machines. The small chance of making more than one direct hit at the most increased rather than decreased the inadvisability of the sortie.'All three Beauforts were shot down 20 miles north of Brest by Luftwaffe fighters from 5/JG. 77. Williams' aircraft crashed into the sea.Aged just 30 years old at the time of his death, Williams left a widow, Violet, and is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. He is also commemorated on a plaque at St. Beuno Church at Clynnog Fawr and on a roll of honour at the Memorial Hall at Criccieth, both in Gwynedd, Wales.Sold with an original telegram from the C.O. of No. 15 Group, congratulating the recipient on his award of the D.F.M., dated 18 December 1940, an original Central Chancery letter addressed to the recipient's widow, dated 27 February 1942, in which she is invited to attend a Buckingham Palace investiture on 17 March 1942 to receive his D.F.M., and several wartime photographs.…

A very fine 1945 M.M. group of four awarded to Private S. K. May, Cameron Highlanders, who was present during the Fall of Tobruk; on that day the Battalion marched into captivity to the skirl of their pipesMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (2929616 Pte. S. K. May. Camerons.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45, very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 11 October 1945.Stanley Kitchener May was born at West Derby, Lancashire on 9 June 1916, the son of Robert and Ellen May. He enlisted in Liverpool on 29 August 1939 and was posted to the 2nd Battalion Cameron Highlanders, being sent to Middle East. They were part of the British garrison caught at Tobruk in June 1942 by the German counterattack in the Middle East.The final attack occurred on 20 June with the Camerons being isolated by a sharp offensive which saw German panzers taking the centre of the city that same day. May was listed missing on 21 June 1942 and taken prisoner of war, the Battalion made quite the impression as they went into captivity with an account of their march given by Sergeant Lloyd, South African Armed Forces, to Outspan magazine:'It was mid-day when we heard it. Faintly at first and then louder it came, a rhythmic swinging sound, unexpected but unmistakable - the skirl of pipes. We scrambled out of our shelters to look, and saw, swinging along bravely as though they were marching to a ceremonial parade, a tiny column of men, led by the pipes and a drum, with the Drum-Major striding ahead. Silence fell as they came, and the drum tapped the pace for a moment as the pipers gathered their breath. Then, as they wheeled in towards us, they broke into Pitbroch o'Donuil Dhu with all the gay lilt of the Highlands and all the defiance and feeling any Scot can call out on his pipes. Smartly they march to attention, and halted as if on parade. To the strains of their regimental march the Camerons had come in to surrender'May was taken initially to Camp No 78 at Sulmona, Italy and later Stalag 11b/357, Fallingbostel, Germany. He was reported liberated on 9 June 1945, likely at Fallingbostel which was the first P.O.W. camp to be liberated. It should be noted that no recommendation has been found for the award however it is likely either related to his actions at Tobruk or time as a P.O.W.A passenger list has him going from Liverpool to Wellington, New Zealand in 1950 where he appears to have been working. May was living at Upper Hutt, Wellington and made a living as a rubber worker between 1950 and 1981.Sold together with copied research and an archive of original material including:i)A Regimental tie.ii)Soldier's pay book.iii)Soldier's release book.iv)Two army forms named to the recipient.v)A compliment slip from the New Zealand High Commissioner.vi)Medal slip of issue.vii)A spare strip of M.M. riband.viii)A named message of congratulations from the King.ix)All contained within an original war office medal box of issue named to the recipient.…

A three stone ruby and diamond ring set in gold size K 1.9 gms

A sapphire and diamond ring 9ct AF shank size K 1.6 gms

18ct white and yellow gold star burst cluster ring set with navette sapphires and diamonds with a central oval sapphire, size K, 4.2g

A fancy vintage buckle ring 9ct size K 1.7 gms

K** Menzel - oil on canvasCountry lakeside cottage with chickens, signed 23" x 20"

A group of 9ct gold gemstone set rings, comprising a 9ct gold reddish orange sapphire five stone ring, a 9ct gold reddish orange sapphire and pink sapphire eternity ring, a 9ct gold emerald and diamond ring, a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, a 9ct gold vari-coloured gemstone and diamond set ring, a 9ct gold sapphire and diamond eternity ring, and a 9ct gold vari-coloured gemstone and diamond ring, 16.31g total (7)Ring size L½, K½, L½, L½, L, N, LCondition ReportMinor marks and scratches to mounts.

A group of silver coral and costume jewellery, comprising an onyx, mother of pearl and opal pendant, suspended by an elongated cable link chain, a Mizpah brooch, pin deficient, a Victoria ¼ rupee Maggie Mizpah brooch, all tested as silver, a single row Chinese carved cinnabar bead necklace, two matching Chinese cinnabar bangles, a gilt metal Bakelite hinged bangle, a gilt metal faux pearl and simulated turquoise link bracelet, a two row coral bead necklace, a clarified amber pendant, and a base metal coral ring, 354.63g total (qty)Ring size KCondition ReportClasps secure.Minor marks and scratches to some surfaces.Tarnish.As found.

A shell cameo brooch and a shell cameo ring, the brooch with an oval shell cameo depicting a lady in profile facing right, bezel set to an open hollow halo mount, pin deficient, 57mm x 45mm, stamped 9ct,and a shell cameo ring,with an oval shell cameo, bezel set to a navette shaped mount, into chenier shoulders and a square section shank, stamped 9ct,13.8g total (2)Ring size K½Condition ReportPin deficient to brooch.Marks and scratches to surfaces.

A group of three gold rings, comprising:a colourless single stone ring,stamped 585, tested as approximately 14ct gold,a 9ct gold garnet cluster ring,London 1975,and a 9ct gold sapphire seven stone ring,London 1976,14ct gold 1.54, 9ct gold 5.14g total (3)Ring size O½, M, KCondition ReportColourless stone chipped.All shanks a little out of shape.Marks and scratches to mounts.

A Modernist plaque ring, the open plaque of rectangular form with foliate and floral detail, bezel set with a split pearl, untested, wear to nacre, and claw set with a square table cut green paste, into a flat section shank, signed K H Riesener, stamped 585, tested as approximately 9ct gold, 5.00g Ring size O½Buying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportSplit pearl, untested, showing wear to nacre. Settings a little dirty. Minor marks and scratches to surfaces. Minor tarnish.

A 9ct gold emerald, sapphire, ruby and diamond ring, with three rows of channel set round cut emeralds, sapphires and rubies, into shoulders faced in white and set with two curved lines of eight cut diamonds, to a D profile shank, Birmingham 2002, 3.21g Ring size K½Buying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportMinor marks and scratches to mount.

A group of antique and later gold jewellery, comprising a 22ct engraved wedding ring, London 1961, a gold pin brooch, 32mm long, tested as approximately 18ct gold, a small 18ct gold wedding ring, hallmarked Chester, an elephant hair ring, stamped 9ct, and an unusual gilt metal triangular locket pendant, 23mm x 19mm, 22ct gold 3.00g, 18ct gold 4.04g total, 9ct gold 2.81gRing size K½, G, X½,Condition ReportTriangular locket pendant does not secure. Perforation to case on one side near hinge.Dirt to elephant hair ring.Marks and scratches to surfaces.Tarnish.

A 22ct gold wedding ring, London 1971, 5.95gRing size K½

An amethyst ring and stud earrings set, the ring with an oval cut amethyst, bezel set to a twist wire effect collet, into trifurcated shoulders and a D profile shank, and a pair of matching amethyst stud earrings, all tested as approximately 18ct gold, 8.75g total (2)Ring size KCondition ReportAmethyst to ring showing a few small chips to facet junctions.Minor marks and scratches to surfaces.

A group of three 9ct gold rings, comprising a sapphire and diamond cluster, London 1982, a 9ct gold diamond ring, Birmingham 1970, and a 9ct gold diamond single stone wishbone ring, Birmingham 1982, 3.93g total (3)Ring size N, N½, K½

A collection of 9ct gold gemstone set rings, to include a 9ct gold topaz cluster ring, ring size M½, a 9ct gold ruby cluster ring, ring size L½, a 9ct gold amethyst single stone ring, ring size L, a 9ct white gold amethyst and diamond ring, ring size L, a 9ct gold kunzite and diamond ring, ring size M, a 9ct gold amethyst cluster ring, ring size L, a 9ct gold tanzanite three stone ring, ring size K, a 9ct gold pink sapphire three stone cluster ring, ring size M, a 9ct gold pink sapphire and diamond ring, ring size L½, a 9ct gold tanzanite and diamond ring, ring size M, a 9ct gold tanzanite and diamond ring, ring size N½ and a 9ct white gold citrine ring, ring size M½, all hallmarked 9ct gold, 34.45g total (12)Condition ReportMinor tarnish, marks and scratches to mounts.

89cm curved blade retaining some original polish, some slight staining, British Liege inspector’s Acceptance stamp over S & K (Schnitzler & Kirschbaum) maker’s stamp, double broad arrow "Sold out of Stores" stamp on blade, the back edge stamped with Prussian Crown over FW over 50 (Friedrich Wilhelm IV, King of Prussia, issued 1850), contained in its heavy steel scabbard. This sword was originally produced as an experimental one and issued to only about one squadron of the Prussian Guard Hussar Regt, perhaps only about 160 or less of these swords were made. It was rejected, and sold to Britain as an emergency weapon for the Crimean War. See ‘National Army Museum Review’ 1982, pp 42-44, for an article with photos and a full description of this rare Pattern.

2.5inch turn-off barrels with scallop engraved muzzles, border engraved action signed P. BOND LONDON, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt, white metal shield-shaped escutcheon engraved with a K.

9inch two-stage brass barrel engraved LONDON on the top flat, border engraved stepped lock signed K & C, full stocked with border and foliate engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, wooden ramrod.

59.5cm fullered blade, together with a Brown Bess socket bayonet by K&A with Inspector's stamps and a further socket bayonet. (3)

A selection of three 9k gold pendants/charms. Including a garnet and seed pearl heart-shaped pendant, 1.7cm drop, Birmingham hallmark; a bell with clanger charm/pendant, 1.7cm, Chester hallmark; and a letter 'K' pendant, 1.2cm; total weight 2.03g.

A Bentima Star 9 carat gold cased ladies dress watch with yellow metal bracelet, a 9 carat gold wedding band, 0.6 g, size K/L and a pair of yellow metal oval medallion drop earrings in the Middle Eastern taste, 3 g

CAPTAIN G H KENT (Yorkshire Light Infantry) "Game bird studies", watercolour on silk doilies, including "Pheasant flying", "Partridge", "Wild duck flying", "Grouse", "Snipe", "Woodcock flying", "Quail", "Golden Plover standing", "Teal flying", "Ptarmigan", "Landrail", "Widgeon", together with handwritten key inscribed "Capt GH Kent Yorkshire Light Infantry K Coy RM College - One doz game birds on doyly's as follows:- ......", each approx 16 cm x 16 cm

WALTER K VERLING (1930-2023) "Coastal landscape with whitewashed thatched cottage in foreground", oil on board, signed lower right, bears Liam Slattery of Dublin framer's label verso, 24 cm x 29 cm (ARR)

Three various small autograph albums including various cricketing and other sporting autographs including Stanley Matthews, Lenard Choline, Neville Jule, Godfrey Swaines, Brian Johnson, Pete Murray, Philip Marsden, Bill Owen, members of the Essex First Eleven 1957/58 including G. Smith, T. Donan, members of the Leicester Eleven including Henry Thomas, West Indies touring team including Gary Sobers, Wes Hall, R. Gilchrist, Evaton Winch and others including H.V. Higgs, H.L. Meek, R.I.C. Hewett, D.J. Marchant, Michael Stuart, members of the Old Brentwoods including B.R. Taylor, S.Y. Keith, R.A. Mayhew etc and another containing various stars of stage and ballet including Tyrone Power, Arthur Hill, Michael Medwin, Milton Rosmer, K. Hammond, Leonard Shayer, Joyce Garstide, John Gilpin, Kiril Vassilkovsky, Lee Stemmler, Joan Tucker etc, etc and a portrait postcard signed by Dr. Hans Richter dated March 1908

A WWII 1940 pattern Battledress blouse size No.9, WD-O (1942) with Royal Artillery insignia, together with 1942 dated trousers, minor moth to trousers (2) From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

AMENDED DESCRIPTION A pair of dated 1944 Battledress trousers (size 32/33'' waist and 28'' inside leg) together with two military shirts and a kit bag named to S/SGT K.WARNER 983226. From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

A quantity of British issue cutlery including 1942 dated. From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

An officer’s great coat, undated, Staff Sergeant chevrons and crown, King's cloth buttons, minor moth. From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

A WWII waxed cape / groudsheet circa 1941-44. From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

A 1939 dated pioneer saw together with a 1945 dated military shovel (2) From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

Three British military pocket watches, marked G.S.T.P. K.3890, B62211 with broad arrow and G.S.T.P. 114152, some a/f etc

A quantity of British insignia including 3rd Infantry Division patch and 4th Armoured Brigade. From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

Two pairs of similar WWII US heavy suede leather gloves, one marked M (Medium) 73-G-30508, dated 1942. From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

A WWII 1940 pattern Battledress blouse size No.12, dated 1943, with Royal Artillery insignia with 1943 dated trousers (2) From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

A limited edition print after Robert Taylor "Memphis Belle", first edition pencil signed by Captain Robert K. Morgan, Colonel USAF, framed and glazed

Two pairs of WWII US goggles, unused, by Gold Seal Shoe Co., dated 1943. From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

A WWII 1940 pattern army great coat size No. 8 H. Lotery and Co. Ltd. 1943, brass buttons. From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

A suitcase of gloves including dispatch riders, mittens a/f, an apron etc. From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

A WWII REME Battledress WD-M, size No.9 Black and Co Glasgow, named S/S Warner with insignia with 1944 dated trousers. From the estate of S/SGT K. WARNER 983226. Other lots from the same estate are included in the sale - search 'Warner'.

Vinyl - 9 rare Soul / R&B mainly original UK 1st pressing singles on London Records by male artists to include: Ruth Brown (45- HL-E 8757 tri-centre), Sylvia Robbins (45-HLJ 9118), Dale Hawkins (45-HLM 8728 tri-centre), The Gainors (45-HL-U 8734 tri-centre), Jessie Hill (45-HLU 9117), Ernie K-Doe (45-HLP 9487), The Chantels (45-HLL 9428), The Halos (45-HL-U 9424), Darrell Banks (HL 10070, re-issue promo). Condition VG+ overall

Vinyl - 4 Fleetwood Mac & related LPs to include self titled (K 54043), Mirage (K 56952), Tusk (K 66088), and With Christine Perfect (CBS 31569). Vg+

Vinyl - 90 US pressing Northern Soul / Soul / Funk 7” singles including demo promos to include: Leonard King & The Soul Messengers, The Parliaments, King Curtis And The Noble Knights, Ernie K-Doe, Koko Taylor, Johnny Jay And The Gangbusters, Radiants, Jay Dee, Fontella Bass, James Spencer, The Presidents, Dennis Coffey, J. J. Barnes, Sam Hawkins, The Elgins, Tina Britt, Terry Collins, Margie Evans, Barbara And The Uniques, Alvin Cash, Major Lance, The Vontastics, The Nite-Liters, Mandrill, Mandala, Sly & The Family Stone, Bunny Sigler, The Reflections, Ashford And Simpson, The Blendells and many others. Condition at least VG overall with some labels written on

Vinyl - 5 UK pressing Northern Soul / Funk 7” singles to include: Wynder K. Frog – Turn On Your Lovelight (Island Records - WI 280) EX (writing on labels), The Fi-Dels – Try A Little Harder (Jay Boy Records - BOY 69) EX (writing on side A. label), Maxine Brown – One In A Million / Let Me Give You My Lovin’ (Pye Records - DDS 117) EX-, 5 Miles Out – Super Sweet Girl Of Mine (Action Records - ACT 4614) VG+ (writing on side A. label), Richard Temple – That Beatin' Rhythm (Jay Boy Records - BOY 31) EX (writing on side A. label).