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Lot 679
The History & Development of the Sunbeam Car 1899-1924: a Sunbeam publication dated 1924. 53pp and a brown card cover, the images are photo gravure style, good text giving a history of the company, A superb tipped-in sepia photograph of a 1924 20/60 tourer with passengers in a woodland setting, as a frontispiece. Good sound condition, the cover a little soiled and a light foxing to several pages. A rare book.
Lot 17647
Chinese apple shaped brushwasher, pingguo zun Kangxi Mark, 19th century of stoutly potted globular shape with an inset rim, glazed in a light copper red with flambe and mottling effects and random green glaze spots, the glazed base with a well drawn six character mark of the Kangxi period (1662-1722) in underglaze blue. The pingguo zun , an apple shaped water jar, was a known scholars desk ornament form in China. See Stephen W. Bushell - Oriental Ceramic Art (1899) who writes "Two favorite designs, for example, of the little water-bottles intended to be used with the writer s pallet [sic] are the p ing-kuo tsun [pingguo zun] or apple jar, which is molded as an exact facsimile in size and shape of the fruit, and its fellow, the shih-liu tsun [shiliu zun] or pomegranate jar. I have seen these two shapes only in China." For a Kangxi period Famille Verte example in this form compare Lot No 14775 sold in these rooms on 11 November 2010." Ht 6cm; Width (max) 9cm Excellent condition with no restoration View on auctionatrium.com
Lot 17766
A Chinese light brown Yixing Teapot and cover, by Li Bi-fang (1939-2008) the typical "Jing-lan" shape tea pot carved with elegant arcs in a minimalist style, the base and lid with impressed potter s seal mark, the bottom marked "Made by Li Bi-fang". Li Bi-fang (1939-2008), a well-known and respected Yi-xing tea potter. Some of her works had been collected by Shanghai Museum and Hong Kong Museum of Tea Ware, in 1987, one of her works "Jing-lan" tea pots had been collected by the Hall Zi-guang-ge, the central government headquarters compound in Zhong-nan-hai, Beijing, China." Wide (with handle) 16 cm; Ht 8 cm Excellent condition. View on auctionatrium.com
Lot 31
Scottish. 73rd Regiment of Foot Victorian OR’s ‘Albert’ shako plate circa 1838-55. A good rare die-stamped brass example. Crowned raised circular wreath, half of oak, half of laurel; within the wreath on a lined ground, the numerals ‘75’ . Both iron loops no longer present. Very light pitting overall hardly visible to the naked eye, generally VGC Redesignated 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment in 1862 and became 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) on Friday 1st July, 1881.
Lot 48
Canadian 67th Battalion Carleton Light Infantry Victorian helmet plate circa 1870-1900. A good die-stamped brass example of crowned star pattern bearing maple wreath and circlet ‘Carleton Light Infantry Fidelis Patriae’; ‘67’ on bars to voided centre. Three pinched loops to reverse. GC See ‘Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914’ by Mazeas, HP 230. Hugh King Collection
Lot 72
3rd and 4th (Militia) Bns. Durham Light Infantry Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1881-96. A fine scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned circlet inscribed ‘Durham’ and ornamented with laurel spray; strung bugle to voided centre. Three blackened loops to reverse. VGC 3rd (formerly 1st Durham Militia Fusiliers) HQ at Barnard Castle; 4th (formerly 2nd or North Durham Militia) at Newcastle. Hugh King Collection
Lot 73
3rd (The Sunderland) VB Durham Light Infantry OR’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap ‘Durham 3rd Volr. Battn.’; strung bugle to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC HQ at Sunderland Hugh King Collection
Lot 94
4th & 5th Bns. Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry) post 1908 Officer’s cap badge. A fine scarce die-cast unmarked silver example. Bugle horn surmounted by a mural crown with scroll above ‘South Africa 1900-01’, within the strings of the horn ‘PA’. Four loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1711) HQ’s Lower Bristol Road, Bath and Shuttern, Taunton. Hugh King Collection
Lot 111
1st Royal Tower Hamlets (King’s Own Light Infantry) Victorian Officer’s shako plate circa 1969-78. A fine die-stamped silvered crowned laurel wreath with circlet inscribed ‘The King’s Own Light Infantry’; strung bugle mounted to domed centre. Two loops to reverse. Minor service wear to plating, generally VGC. Became 7th Battalion Rifle Brigade in 1881.
Lot 167
British Indian. 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A fine die-stamped yellow brass example. Crowned coiled bugle horn; lined ‘105’ to voided centre. Reverse with copper loops East and West. VGC (KK 582) In 1861 the 2nd Madras (European) Regiment was transferred to the British Establishment as the 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, becoming the 2nd Battalion, The King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) in 1881. Hugh King Collection
Lot 171
85th (King’s Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot OR`s glengarry badge, circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Strung bugle with ‘85’ lodged between the cords. Reverse with copper loops East and West with verdigris to base of each. VGC (KK 556) The 85th was granted the title ‘King’s Light Infantry’ in April 1821. Hugh King Collection
Lot 172
52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment, OR’s forage cap badge circa 1840-74. A fine rare cast brass small size example. Strung bugle with ‘52’ lodged between the cords. Reverse with three copper loops. VGC The 85th was granted the title ‘King’s Light Infantry’ in April 1821. Hugh King Collection
Lot 173
85th (King’s Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1830-40. A fine rare cast gilt brass small size example. Strung bugle with ‘85’ lodged between the cords. Reverse with blackened copper loops North and South. VGC The 85th was granted the title ‘King’s Light Infantry’ in April 1821. Hugh King Collection
Lot 186
Royal Military College, Sandhurst pre 1878 Gentleman Cadet’s shako plate. A scarce example. Die-stamped silvered Garter Star mounted with Guelphic crowned pierced gilt strap inscribed ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’ on a blue enamel ground defective: to the centre, ‘VR’ cypher on a red translucent enamel ground. Two loops to reverse. Blue enamel defective, red absent. (KK 1069) The Royal Military College was founded in 1802 at Remnantz, Great Marlow by the visionary cavalry officer, John Gaspard Le Marchant (1766-1812) for which, in 1804, he received the personal thanks from George III who said ‘The country is greatly indebted to you’. In 1795, in collaboration with the Birmingham sword cutler Henry Osborn, he had designed a new cavalry sabre, which was adopted for the light cavalry and much feared by the French. In 1796 he produced the much celebrated ‘The Rules and Regulations of the Sword Exercise of the Cavalry’ which was instantly adopted by the British Army as its official manual. Le Marchant was later promoted Major-General and tragically killed leading the perfect cavalry charge at Salamanca. In 1812, the College moved to its present home at Sandhurst.
Lot 208
19th Hussars OR’s cap badge circa 1898-1902. A good die-stamped white metal example. Elephant standing on single scroll with foliate ends inscribed ‘19th PWO Hussars’. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 789) The Elephant was borne in commemoration of the distinguished services of the old 19th Light Dragoons in India.
Lot 213
Irish. Royal Irish Fusiliers post 1881 OR’s fur cap grenade. A good die-stamped brass flaming grenade, the ball bearing an eagle on plinth bearing Ô8’ Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 954) The Eagle and tablet inscribed ‘8’ represents the Eagle on the flagstaff of the 8th French Light Infantry captured by the old 87th Fusiliers at Barossa on 5th March 1811.
Lot 225
King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Victorian post 1882 Officer’s forage cap star. A fine example comprising a cut silvered eight pointed star mounted with gilt circlet inscribed ‘Shropshire’. To the centre, a silver strung bugle with gilt ‘KLI’ lodged between the cords, all set on a green enamel ground (small chip) . Two loops to reverse replaced with bar otherwise generally VGC. Hugh King Collection
Lot 228
32nd (Cornwall) Light Infantry, OR`s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Strung bugle on tri-part scroll ‘Cornwall Light Infantry; Ô32’ between the strings. Tri-part scroll woven between the top of the strings ‘One And All’. Reverse with brass loops North and South. VGC (KK 477) Hugh King Collection
Lot 250
The Coat of Many Badges. A rare example of a WW2 WVS coat, the lining absolutely covered with a fascinating array of British, Indian, Australian, New Zealand, US and other formations signs, titles, and other badges etc. Scarce British examples include Royal Signals Naval Line Units, bullion ATA pilot wings, Queen’s pagri, Welsh AA unit, Seaborne title, FANY title, Amphibian Support Regt. , British Troops in Siam, parachute wings, Glider Pilot wings, various brevets, Gt. Britain title, HQ BCOF Korea-Japan,etc Scarcer Indian include rare 268 Indian Inf Bde (2nd pat), Madras Sappers & Miners, 7 Light Cavalry title, 101st (Bihar & Orissa) L of C Area, 34 Corps, Formation Signals, 107th (Bombay) L of C, etc Australian feature both large and small formation signs, rare parachute wings and Pegasus, RAE Water Transport Group etc. Others include very rare Ceylon Garrison and scarce Radio SEAC title. A few have fallen off over the intervening years due to perished thread; various conditions.
Lot 369
Grenadier Guards valise badge, Somerset LI duty plate etc. Grenadier Guards valise badge die-stamped GVIR example with flat loop to reverse ... Somerset Light Infantry rectangular brass duty plate embossed with regimental device (XIII instead of PA between the bugle cords) stamped ‘5671801 J Carter’ ... 4 small Leicestershire Yeomanry silvered buttons. (6 items)
Lot 461
1st Bn Rifle Brigade Victoria Cross action four clasp Crimea medal. A scarce example, which is accompanied by a photocopy of an article written, by the recipient in later life describing his war in the Crimea. Awarded ‘Jas Binns Rifle Bde’ (impressed naming). Bearing four clasps ‘Alma’, ‘Balaklava’, ‘Inkerman’ and ‘Sebastopol’. GC Private James Binns enlisted into the Rifle Brigade on the 20th February 1854 and before his training was complete his Regiment was ordered to the Crimea, landing on the 14th September. At the initial landing, they were marched on a 20 mile reconnaissance, returning to the beach in the middle of the night, wet and hungry, the landing boats were washed ashore and the men broke them up for fire wood, all their spare kit remaining with the transports, never to seen again. He describes his introduction to war at the Battle of Alma and goes on to tell of the Battle of Balaklava, The Regiment was extended and the Light Brigade passed through their ranks, he witnessed the charge and described it ‘It was a dreadful sight to see the wild charge’, The rifles were ordered to lay upon the ground as the charge began, the Russian shot flying above their heads, one shot bouncing in front of Binns and over his head’. It would not be until the following morning that he would be in the party to help the wounded men and horses of the Light Brigade in the Valley of Death. Present at the Battle of Inkermann he described this as ‘a proper soldiers battle, it was every man for himself and God for us all’. Private Binns luck held, while reloading his rifle, grape shot struck and broke the butt and very nearly took off his arm. On the 20th November 1854, he was facing the besieged Sebastopol, he was one of 100 Volunteers, lead by Lieutenant Claud Thomas Bourchier and Lieutenant Sir William Montgomery-Cuninghame, both men would be awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery. The objective of the party were Russian fire pits, under the cover of darkness the surprise attack was a success driving the Russians out, however it had cost the lives of one Officer and 20 men killed or wounded. He was present at the taking of the Quarries, the storming of the Redan and the Fall of Sebastopol. Remaining with the Regiment he served in India (Not on the Mutiny Medal Roll) and at the Cape of Good Hope. Discharged from the Army he became a pauper, relaying on selling beadwork he had made himself, and expecting to end his years in the workhouse. The article giving his account was published at the time, in his words ‘to let the public know how England’s Heroes are treated when war is over’, a lesson over 150 years later, we seem yet to learn
Lot 471
Royal Artillery Historically Important Northern Ireland ‘Helicopter Ambush’ Distinguished Flying Cross Group of Medals. Awarded to Staff Sergeant Shaun Anthony Wyatt DFC, Royal Artillery, attached Army Air Corps, who after a 5 machine gun provisional IRA helicopter ambush at the notorious Crossmaglen, was rewarded for his gallantry with the first ever award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to a NCO following the review of gallantry awards in 1993. Comprising: Distinguished Flying Cross (reverse EIIR 1994 and engraved Staff Sergeant S.A. Wyatt RA 1994’, General Service Medal clasp ‘Northern Ireland’ ‘24484937 SGT S.A. Wyatt’, South Atlantic Medal, with rosette ‘LBDR RA’, Gulf Medal, with clasp ‘16 Jan to 26 Feb 1991’ Sgt RA’, United Nations Cyprus Medal, United Nations UNPROFOR Medal, United Nations Former Yugoslavia Medal, Elizabeth II 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal, Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘WO.2 AAC’. The group is mounted court style as originally worn and can be seen worn in an accompanying photograph, taken at the wedding of WO 1 Wyatt ... The group is accompanied by an archive of material including: Copies of letters of congratulations on the award of the DFC ... original photographs, some showing at the seat of the Apache Attack Helicopter ... Various award certificate ... Service ID Dog Tags ... Various flying suit badges, including ‘Apache Longbow’ ... Distinctive blue flying suit of the Army Air Corps Blue Eagles Display team, of which W.O. 1 Wyatt flew as team leader in 1999. The announcement of the Distinguished Flying Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 26th April 1994 and is listed as ‘Recognition of gallantry and distinguished services in Northern Ireland’. It is the only Distinguished Flying Cross listed. A detailed account of the incident that resulted in the award accompanies the group. During September 1993. then Staff Sergeant Wyatt was in command of a Lynx helicopter, along with another lynx, he was acting as an escort of a Puma Helicopter tasked with picking up troops at Crossmaglen South Armagh. All appeared to being going normal, the Puma call sign Puma 04 had landed when the escorts suddenly came under heavy machine gun fire. The IRA had set up a Helicopter ambush, using two heavy 12.7mm DSHK Machine guns and three GPMG light machine guns. Puma 04 was still on the ground when the two escorts dived to avoided fire, climbing briefly they once again were subjected to a hail of bullets. They dived and after about a minute all went quiet and the helicopters regrouped and were then joined by a further two Lynx. The armada of four turned to engage the enemy, the Lynx’s once again came under fire, this time from a flat bed truck, carrying the Heavy MG and flanked by two of the GPMG’s. The helicopters could not return fire until the lorry was clear of the built up area. Then followed a dash through country lanes, with exchanges of heavy fire, between the IRA and the Helicopter gunners. Eventually the lorry was abandoned resulting in it’s capture and the seizure of machine guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and terrorist equipment. Warrant Officer Shaun Anthony Wyatt DFC was born in 1962 and started his military career as an Army Cadet and then joined the Junior Leaders Royal Artillery in 1978. He joined 21 (Gibraltar) Air Defence Battery 27 Field Regiment Royal Artillery and it was with this unit that he was mobilised for the Falklands War. He saw active service at the age of 20 Commanding a Blowpipe detachment, providing air defence for commandeered merchant ships and served onboard MV Contender Bezant and MV St. Edmund. After the war he returned to duties in Germany. In 1988 he was promoted Sergeant and saw service with the UN peacekeeping forces in Cyprus. In 1989 he applied for Pilot training and in October 1990 completed the fixed wing section of the training. In December 1990 he was posted in preparation for the 1st Gulf War, deployed on air defence duties. He was recalled to the UK to complete his Helicopter training, finishing in December 1991, winning the best fixed wing and best student awards. He then converted to the Lynx and was posted with 655 Squadron to Northern Ireland. In 1992 he became an aircraft commander and continued to fly operations in this capacity. Following the ambush, he was promoted to Warrant Officer class 2, rebadged as Army Air Corps and posted to Germany. 1995 saw he flying with 661 Squadron in Bosnia, originally peacekeeping sorties, these were soon changed to Armed Reconnaissance Patrols. Ending his tour he was posted to Gutersloh and successfully applied for a flying instructors course. He was then selected to fly with the Blue Eagles Helicopter display team 1997 and in 1999 as Team Leader. On completion of the display season he was promoted to Warrant Officer Class 1 and selected to convert to the Apache Attack Helicopter training at Fort Rucker in the USA. He then introduced the Westland Aircraft Company’s version of the type to the Army Air Corps. He then joined 673 Squadron and was appointed a Flight Commander. He left the Army after a 29 year career in 2007, to take up the post as a civilian flying instructor on the Apache.
Lot 472
Royal Marines, Army Air Corps 1999 Air Force Cross Helicopter Pilot’s Group of Seven Medals. An outstanding group representing the 41 years, military service of Major Paul Andrew Cranch Royal Marine Commandos and Army Air Corps, who was awarded the AFC for a daring night jungle casevac of an injured SAS Trooper. Comprising: Air Force Cross ‘24229308 W.O.2 P.A. Cranch AAC 1999’ (engraved to reverse), Campaign Service Medal two clasps ‘Northern Ireland’, ‘N Iraq & S Turkey’ ‘PO27814X P.A. Cranch MNE RM’, UN Cyprus Medal, South Atlantic Medal, with Rosette ‘Sgt P.A. Cranch PO27814X RM’, Elizabeth II 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal, Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘Capt P.A. Cranch AFC AAC, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘Sgt RM’. Group remains mounted as originally worn. GC ... Accompanied by an archive of material, including: Snap shot photographs, following his military career ... Green ‘growbag’ flying suit, retaining pilots wings, name badge, rank slides and Squadron badge ... Army Air Corps Officer’s beret with bullion badge ... British Army and US Master Pilot Wings ... Copy of Royal Marines service papers etc. The Official Recommendation for the Air Force Cross: ‘Warrant Officer Class 2 Cranch is the Qualified Helicopter Instructor in 7 Flight Army Air Corps in Brunei. On the evening of the 18 March 1998 he was the duty standby pilot when details were received in the Flight Operations Room of the requirement to carry out an urgent Casualty Evacuation from the area of the Ulu Tutorf `P This was for the SAS Selection Course. WO2 Cranch calmly assessed the situation and briefed his crew. En route it became apparent that the combination of very low light levels and haze, caused by local fires, would make the sortie difficult. After they had been flying for fifteen minutes and were within four miles of the designated jungle Landing Point (LP) the conditions deteriorated even further, due to heavy tropical rain and low cloud. By this stage he was in radio communications with personnel on the ground and instructed them to show as much light as possible. This enabled him to locate the LP. The LP is particularly difficult to land at, even by day. The safe approach route to it involves flying down a valley and then making a sharp tun to land almost immediately on a small knoll next to a small cliff, surrounded by 200 feet high trees in secondary jungle. On making his initial approach he lost his visual reference and was forced to overshoot. He then repositioned the aircraft to attempt a further approach and was informed by radio that the condition of one of the casualties had deteriorated and was now critical. On this second attempt to land he told his winch operator, in the rear of the aircraft, to open the cabin door and with the aid of an infra-red torch assist by giving him a running commentary. Forward visibility was almost non-existent because of the heavy rain and low air speed. His visibility, though poor, was improved marginally through the side windows. Using the crewman’s commentary and the limited information available to him, he was able to make a highly unorthodox but successful approach to land at the LP. This was at very great risk to himself and his crew and displayed conspicuous personal bravely A lesser man might well have aborted the mission but Cranch was totally selfless in his determination to rescue the casualties. After emplaning the casualties, he lifted from the LP and started to route back to the Medical Reception Station in Seria. The weather conditions had deteriorated further and he was forced to fly almost solely on instruments. By skilful airmanship he landed safely and the one casualty in a critical condition was given medical treatment. The Medical Officer later confirmed that any further delay would have resulted in a fatality. Throughout the incident in the most adverse weather conditions WO2 Cranch displayed not only exceptional flying ability. calmness and professional judgement. but above all outstanding courage. I strongly recommend that he be officially recognised for his conspicuous gallantry on I8 March l998.’ Major Paul Andrew Cranch was born in 1954 and at the age of 16 years joined the Royal Marines, completing his training in 1971 was posted to 41 Commando and then later 42 Commando. It was with this unit he served his first tour in Northern Ireland. Originally serving in a Rifle Company, he later served with the Recce Support Coy, qualifying as a sniper. In 1980 with the rank of Sergeant he volunteered for service with the RM Air Squadron, qualifying as an Observer he was posted to 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron and with this unit embarked to the South Atlantic, Falklands War, during this conflict his service papers show he was wounded in Action, with a gun shot wound to the leg. Recovering, he remained with the unit and was selected for Pilot Training, which he completed in 1986. Then followed various postings, including ship operations. In 1989 he was selected to attend the Qualified Helicopter Instructors Course, which he successfully completed. He was now the recipient of the Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal and with 22 years service, he transferred to the Army Air Corps. He joined 671 Squadron at Middle Wallop and was later posted to 7 Flight AAC, then operating in Brunei. It was during this 2 year tour, that he made the daring Casevac operation resulting in the award of the Air Force Cross. Commissioned to the rank of Captain he received his second Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, this time a Regular Army example. In 1999 he was selected to attend the Apache Attack Helicopter conversion course at Fort Rucker USA, which he passed and a further course with Boeing in Phoenix Arizona. Returning to the UK he converted to the UK Longbow Apache and served with 651 Squadron AAC. After an 18 months tour he was posted to Army Aviation Standards and at the age of 53 years was posted to 7 Regiment AAC then based at Netheravon. Now at the age of 55 years, he was given a 2 year extension, again serving with the Army Aviation Standards at Middle Wallop. On the 1st February 2011 Major Cranch AFC resigned his commission after a military career that had spanned 41 years.
Lot 496
WW1 2nd Bn Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry DCM., MM Long Service Group of Eight. A scarce combination awarded to 9104 Company Sergeant Major Ernest John Smith. Comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR) ‘9104 C.S. Mjr E.J. Smith MM Oxf & Bucks L.I.’, Military Medal (GVR) ‘Sjt 2/ ) O & B L.I’, 1914/15 Star ‘Cpl Oxf & Bucks L.I.’, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID, ‘WO Cl 2 Oxf & Bucks L.I.’, Defence Medal, War Medal, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR) ‘5373173 W.O. Cl1 E.J. Smith (DCM) MM) Oxf & Bucks L.I.’, Corps of Commissioners Silver Long Service Medal ‘E.J. Smith). Mounted for display, heavy polishing with loss to detail, also contact marks. GC ... Accompanied by Soldier’s Small Book ... Photograph of CSM Smith with his athletics prizes ... Scarlet tunic, this with white facings, Corporal chevrons. Complete with brass shoulder titles and General Service Corps buttons. Some moth damage. The award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal was announced in the London Gazette on the 15th November 1918 ‘For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He showed the greatest coolness and devotion to duty under very heavy shell fire. Later with a few men, he rounded up thirteen prisoners and four machine guns from an enemy strong point. Throughout the operations he was invaluable to his Company Commander and set a very fine example to all ranks’. Company Sergeant Major Ernest John Smith was born in Somerset, his family moved to Marlow Buckinghamshire and in June 1909 he enlisted into the 3rd Bn of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. At the outbreak of WW1 he held the rank of Corporal and embarked to France on the 26th May 1915, joining the 2nd Bn , he would remain with the Battalion throughout the war on the Western Front.
Lot 507
King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry General Service Medal clasp ‘Malaya’ A George VI example awarded to ‘19166466 Pte J.K. Iles KOYLI’. GC Mounted as worn as a single medal ... Accompanied by a Territorial Efficiency Medal (GVIR), awarded to ‘S.2066696 S. Sjt R.S. Harding RASC’. GC ... Also a WW1 Silver War Badge numbered ‘B319241’ GC (3 items)
Lot 574
British Union of Fascists BUF March 1955 lapel stick pin Badge. A rare chromed example. Lightning bolt, within a circle resting on a light blue enamelled plinth inscribed ‘March 1955’. Stick / cravat pin to reverse. VGC These badges were awarded as a Movement Award for service and were not common issue, only 64 awarded.
Lot 575
Similar Example. British Union of Fascists BUF March 1955 lapel Stick Pin Badge. A rare example. The badge is with a lightning bolt, within a circle, below this a light blue enamelled plinth with the text ‘March 1955’. Pin to reverse. VGC These badges were awarded as a Movement Award for service and were not common issue, only 64 awarded.
Lot 602
French 79th Regiment Standard Bearer Painted Spelter Figure. This large and impressive painted metal statue depicts a French soldier of the 79th Regiment about the time of the Franco Prussian War of 1870. He is full length wearing light blue greatcoat, scarlet pantaloons , equipment and scarlet Kepi, bearing the number 79 to his head. He holds the regimental colours as he straddles a cannon barrel. The base is signed ‘Kip Moreau’. and bears a Paris foundry stamp. Raised on a turned marble plinth. Height 16 inches. GC detail good This is a spelter figure which has been over painted to a high standard.
Lot 640
‘The History of the Somerset Light Infantry 1685-1914’ Original Edition. By Sir Henry Everett KCMG CB. Published 1934. A regimental history covering 421 pages, complemented with a number of illustrations and maps. Leather and cloth cover, decorated with gilt tooled regimental device. A superb Clean example.
Lot 725
Loyal Islington Volunteer Cavalry 1799 Print. This hand coloured print was published by R. Ackermann Stand London 1799 and depicts a mounted Trooper of the regiment holding the 1796 Light Cavalry pattern sword. Now framed and glazed GC Overall size 14 1/2 x 17 inches. Provenance The Parker Gallery London
Lot 804
Victorian Rifle pattern Officer’s tunic. A good regimental pattern of dark blue melton cloth. To each breast five loops of mohair cord, with crows feet, loops and olivettes. This example is tailored with light green mohair loops to the cuff decoration. Also tailored with waist pockets and cord shoulder straps. The interior with black padded lining. Overall GC slight age wear.
Lot 805
WW2 RAF Ferry Command Aircrew Officer’s Tunic. An extremely rare Canadian tailored example, of light weight Khaki cloth. This four pocket service dress is complete with chrome RAFFC special pattern buttons and to the left breast bullion brevet, with circulate ‘RAF’ surmounted by an Astral Crown and below embroidered initials ‘T.C. 45’ this probably referring to Transport Command 45 Group (Dorval, Quebec) responsible for the transatlantic air bridge. To each cuff two bands of lace, the left with the addition of a Star. Tailored with waist belt. The interior with a Montreal tailor’s label and typed name ‘A Lates July 4?’. Overall GC. Dorval, Quebec
Lot 810
Royal Horse Guards Blues & Royals Officer’s full dress tunic. An Elizabeth II example of dark blue material, with scarlet facings to the cuff and collar, both embroidered with bullion oak leaf and acorns. To the left shoulder the Bullion Imperial Eagle device. and complete with gilt RHG 1D buttons. To the shoulders gold bullion shoulder cords, the right shoulder with aiguillettes terminating with gilt metal tags. The interior with quilted lining and tailor’s label of ‘Rodgers John Jones Ltd of London and first issue date of 1978. The lining with various names. The tunic with service wear, but remains a good display item. Please note now tailored with scarlet gauntlet cuffs, these sporting Victorian RHG buttons and have been crudely stitched and glued to the tunic, and with light mothing.
Lot 822
21 Special Air Service (Artists) Officer’s SAS Battledress Blouse & Beret. A good example of the 1949 pattern Battledress Blouse, worn by a Major of the Regiment. To the right sleeve cloth insignia of ‘Special Air Service’ cloth shoulder title (repeated to left sleeve), SAS Wings, Artists Rifles (Mars and Minerva) formation sign. The right shoulder retains Rifle pattern lanyard and buttons to the breast pockets. The interior with an issue label indicating 1954. GC, two moth holes to back, not effecting overall appearance ... SAS Officer’s beret. Light tan material retaining bullion cap badge. GC (2 items) From the effects of Major Ray Fielder TD, second in command 21 Special Air Service (Artists).
Lot 876
German Imperial Army Child’s Officer style schirmutze or peaked cap. A fine very small sized example, possibly used by a Page Boy for a Military Wedding. The body and crown of mid green with red cap band and piping to the welt of the crown; cap band retains silvered cockade with light blue ring, no evidence of having upper cockade; leather peak. The interior with fine leather sweatband and pleated cream silk lining with celluloid diamond silvered tailor’s details ‘MŸtzenfabrication Josef Weithmann, Hugsburg, Kaiserplaz 5.’ . Retains a good shape, VGC.
Lot 902
Imperial German Bavarian Cavalry Officer’s Uberrock or frock coat. A good rare example of fine mid blue woollen cloth as worn by a Rittmeister (Captain) of the 2nd Schwere Ritter Regiment. Red collar and red piped front and cuffs. Two rows of seven large plain gilt button adorn the front which can be opened and turned back to show the red lining; further gilt buttons to reverse skirt. Retains gold wire shoulder boards with thin light blue lines, each sporting two gilt rank stars. A little moth to inside of collar otherwise VGC.
Lot 930
German Third Reich NSFK Officer`s arm eagle and a shoulder strap. A good BeVo style aluminium wire eagle and swastika with NSKK embroidered on black. Removed from uniform. VGC ... together an NSKK Mann’s shoulder strap with a narrow burgundy edge, black and silver chequered wire with remains of paper RZM label to reverse ... a police shoulder strap in black with flecked silver and black border piped in light purple. (3 items)
Lot 963
1788 Light Cavalry Yeomanry Officer’s Cavalry Sword. This example with curved single edged blade, this with engraved decoration. The hilt of the regulation style, with brass crossguard, langets, single knuckle guard and flat pommel. Shagreen grip with wire binding. Overall age wear, hilt backstrap loose, some pitting to the blade, scabbard absent.
Lot 964
1796 Light Cavalry Pattern Trooper’s Sword. This example, possibly continental made. Single edged blade with fuller. The hilt with single steel bar guard, crossguard and rounded langet. The back strap, with ears to the ribbed grip. Scabbard absent. Light pitting to steel GC. clean condition
Lot 965
Mid Victorian Royal Engineers Sword By Wilkinson of London. This example is attributed to Colonel Herbert Paget Knocker who was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in 1863. The single edged slightly curved blade with etched decoration depicting a reverse entwined crowned VR cypher. The obverse with the regimental title, a family armourial crest and initials ‘H.P.K.’. The forte with the cutler’s details of Wilkinson and the blade is numbered ‘12958’ (1864). The hilt of the regimental pattern, with a honeysuckle guard and shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in steel scabbard. Overall GC blade etching clear, scabbard with light pitting Colonel Herbert Paget Knocker was commissioned in June 1863, Captain 1877, Major 1883, Lt Col 1890, Brevet Colonel 1894 and retired 1895
Lot 971
Royal Siam (Thailand) Navy Officer’s Presentation Sword To W/C F.F. Lambert DSO., DFC. CD., C de G. A rare example, complimented by Wing Commander Frederick Frank Lambert’s service dress tunic. The sword was retailed by Gives of London. The straight single edged blade with etched decoration depicting the crest of the Royal Siam Navy and to the forte the retailer’s details of ‘Gieves’ The hilt with an open gilt bar guard incorporating the Arms of Siam. The white shagreen grip, is decorated with twist wire binding and surmounted by an Elephant head pommel. Complete with original leather and gilt mounted scabbard. The top mount of the scabbard with presentation scrip ‘To Wing Commander F.F. Lambert DSO., DFC., CD, C de G Burma India Far East 1941-1942 from Commander Ut Kasem Tantiprasut’. The overall condition is good, gilt to the hilt bright and fresh, blade with some staining and the leather has lost its colouring ... Accompanied by a post 1953 RCAF light weight service dress tunic. To the left breast RCAF Pilot Wings, medal ribbons: DSO, DFC, IGS, 1939/45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, with rosette, Africa Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal, MID, Canadian Decoration, with Rosette, French C de G. The lining with tailor’s label of Randoff Hagen Zweibrucken. GC ... Also accompanied by a 1992 model making magazine giving details of Mosquito aircraft flown by W/C Lambert. (three items) Wing Commander Frederick Frank Lambert DSO., DFC., CD., C de G was born in Wilkie Saskatchewan. After a short service with Royal Canadian Navy Reserve he sailed to England and joined the RAF in 1936. Granted a permanent commission he qualified as a Pilot and served with 27 Squadron on the North West Frontier. Still serving in India at the outbreak of the Second World War, he continued to serve here and then was posted to 2 Fighter Wing in Burma. In 1942 he returned to the UK and after a conversion course was posted to 141 on Intruder Operations flying the Mosquito and was then posted to 515 Squadron of 100 Special Operations Group. He was awarded the DFC in August 1944 and the DSO January 1945. During his service he shot down two enemy aircraft. After the war he transferred to the RCAF and held various posts, until his retirement in 1962, he died in the UK 1998.
Lot 973
Georgian Napoleonic War Period Yeomanry Trooper’s Sword. A good example with a curved single edged unfullered flat blade. The hilt with a single brass stirrup guard, with rounded langets. The leather grip with copper wire binding. Housed in original black leather scabbard retaining brass top mount, this fitted with frog button, brass chape absent. The blade remains clean, with some light pitting. Scabbard leather with small amount of age wear.
Lot 983
8th (King’s Royal Irish) Hussars 1912 Cavalry Officer’s attributed Sword. This example was carried by Lt William Holliday Hartley MC who died in March 1918 during the Great German Offensive. A brother Officer wrote ‘There was not a braver or more dashing young fellow in France in my opinion.’ The blade etched with crowned GvR cypher, and name panel ‘William Holliday Hartley’. The solid guard decorated with floral decoration. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Scabbard absent. Sword has been painted black at some time, now with light surface rusting. Lt William Holliday Hartley was educated at Harrow and applied for a commission in 1914. Being refused on medical grounds he volunteered and enlisted in the Public Schools Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers and went to France in November, 1915. After being promoted to Corporal he was sent home to take a commission. After service with a Cavalry Reserve Regiment he was gazetted to the 8th Hussars and joined the Regiment in France, in April, 1917, in which month he was wounded. He was awarded the Military Cross. He was killed on March 22nd, 19 18, whilst holding a trench with his troop between Hervilly and Herbecourt, during the great German offensive of March, 191 8. At the time he was directing machine-gun fire and was last seen being attended to by a German doctor.
Lot 324
An 18ct gold mounted aquamarine and diamond set ring, corner claw set with a trap cut aquamarine, of a pleasing light turquoise blue hue, flanked to either side by two vertically channel set baguette cut diamoonds, additionally set to each shoulder with five round brilliant cut diamonds Estimated weights: aquamarine 5.50cts; diamonds approximately 0.18cts total
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