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Lot 545
Presentation Pocket Watch, being a Waltham pocket watch with Roman numerals to the white enamel dial and lower subsidiary dial. Presentation to the inside of the rear case, “PRESENTED BY THE Sergts Mess W R DIVL T&S Col TO S. S. M PERCY As a token of Esteem & Respect 1913”. Watch movement signed “American Waltham USA TRAVELER”. Appears not to be in working order. Sold as static display item.
Lot 60
A Fine Great War Battle of Cambrai Tank Corps Military Cross Pair of Medals, Military Cross GV, on pin, in case of issue the reverse engraved across the centre, “LIEUT K.E. WOOTTON, 1ST BATT. TANK CORPS”, the upper arm engraved “NOV.20TH 1917” and the lower arm engraved “WELSH RIDGE”, with a British War medal, “LIEUT. K.E. WOOTTON”. Medals are accompanied by two pieces of shrapnel. Military Cross London Gazette 18th February 1918 – 2nd Lt. (T/Lt.) Kenneth Edwin Wootton, Lond. R. and Tank Corps. Citation published 18th July 1918 – “2nd Lt. (T/Lt.) Kenneth Edwin Wootton, Lond. R. and Tank Corps. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in attack. He went forward in the leading Tank of his section and put several enemy machine guns out of action. It was due to his splendid initiative and determination that the infantry reached their objective with very few casualties.” More details are given in the citation provided in the Tank Corps Book of Honour – “T. Lieut. Wootton, Kenneth Edwin. 1/21 Battn. London Regt. (attached ‘A’ Battn., Tank Corps) Awarded M.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the operations near Marcoing on November 20, 1917. His tank was the leading tank of his section, and skilfully guided it along its exact route putting many enemy machine-guns out of action on the way. It was due to his exceptional skill and determination that the infantry working with his section were enabled to obtain their objective with very few casualties. Later he attacked an enemy field gun at very close range. He was finally very badly wounded and his tank put out of action by receiving a direct hit from an enemy field battery which he was engaging”. Kenneth Edwin Wootton, originally from Richmond, Surrey arrived in France on 17th December 1916 and is also entitled to a Victory medal. The attack on Cambrai was launched at 6.30am on 20th November 1917 with 350 fighting tanks attacking the enemy lines by the end of the day 179 tanks had been destroyed, disabled or had broken down. An exceptional war time diary and illustrated sketchbook belonging to Kenneth Edwin Wootton were sold at auction back in 2010 (sold for £9600).
Lot 601
WW2 British 1942 Dispatch Riders Helmet Worn by Captain R D George South Wales Borderers and Parachute Regiment with Special Allied Airborne Reconnaissance Force (S.A.A.R.F), fine example of a British dispatch riders pattern steel combat helmet which retains the original combat paint finish to the exterior of the shell. Helmet is fitted with its original camouflage net. Interior retains the original liner system with the leather sweatband being stamped BMB and dated 1942. Overall a very good example. This helmet was worn by Captain R D George South Wales Borderers and Parachute Regiment. He served in Special Allied Airborne Reconnaissance Force (S.A.A.R.F) so possibly this is why he wore a dispatch riders helmet. Sold by direct descent of Captain George. See other listings in this auction catalogue for items belonging to Captain George and also souvenirs he brought home.
Lot 616
WW2 British Home Front Heavy Rescue Steel Helmet, standard WW2 British steel helmet which has a olive green paint finish to the exterior and interior of the shell. Crudely painted white band around the helmet and to the front painted “H & W” over “H R”. Complete with 1939 dated liner system and webbing chinstrap. Accompanied by a Sam Browne leather belt and cross strap, felt covered water bottle with leather cradle and shoulder strap.
Lot 64
Regimentally Important East Yorkshire Regiment Great War 1915 Bombing Party Distinguished Conduct Medal Group of Five Including a Verified Award of the Greek Military Cross Third Class, One of Only Two Awards to the Regiment, Distinguished Conduct medal GV, “9277 PTE. E. LUCAS 2/E. YORK:REGT.”, 1914-15 Star medal, “9277 PTE. E. LUCAS E. YORK: R.”, British War and Victory medals, “9277 SJT. E. LUCAS E. YORK. R.”, Greek Military Cross 3rd Class, reverse with date 1916-17, unamed as issued. Medals court mounted for display.Distinguished Conduct Medal - London Gazette 16th November 1915, ‘For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on 29th/30th September 1915, near Vermelles. During German counter attacks he was continually leading parties of bomb throwers. By his coolness and daring he set a fine example.’Greek Military Cross, 3rd Class - London Gazette 7th October 1919, 9277 Serjeant Edward Lucas D.C.M., 3rd Battalion, Est Yorkshire Regiment (Tonbridge, Kent). 1 of only 2 awards to the Regiment.Born in the village of Marden, Kent, 21 year old Edward Lucas was a farm labourer living in Tonbridge when he enlisted in the East Yorkshire Regiment on 18th May 1909. He served in India for nearly 5 years before arriving in France on 15th January 1915. At dawn on 29th September the Battalion was in the trenches near Vermelles when the German forces launched a heavy bombing attack. 2 squads of bombers from the East Yorkshires went to reinforce the South Staffords and beat off the attack. 2 hours later the Germans broke through the line to the left of the Battalion and once again the bombing squads went forward and broke up the attack and reoccupied the vacated trenches. The fighting continued all day long and during the afternoon the enemy made a heavy attack on the trenches held by the Middlesex Regiment, once again the bomber of the East Yorkshires went into action and drove the enemy back retaking all the captured line allowing the Middlesex Regiment to reoccupy their former positions. German attacks carried on through to the 30th but made little progress. In September the Battalion suffered casualties of 24 Other Ranks killed, 90 wounded and 6 missing. The following month the Battalion moved out to Salonica. During his wartime service Edward Lucas was wounded twice, GSW to the thigh in May 1915, and slightly wounded in January 1918 he also contracted Malaria and in September 1918 he was hospitalised with influenza finally being demobilised on 24th January 1919.
Lot 65
Fine First World War Distinguished Conduct Medal Group of Three Awarded to a Stretcher Bearer in the Black Watch for his Actions in October 1918, Distinguished Conduct medal GV, “S/25885 PTE. A. MCINTOSH 8/R. HIGHRS”, British War and Victory medals “S-25885 PTE. A MCINTOSH R. HIGHRS”. Small knock on edge of DCM under letter ‘A’. D.C.M London Gazette 12th March 1919 with citation published 2nd December 1919 – “During the advance east from the Lys, on 20th October, 1918, when the position on the ridge to the right overlooking St. Louis had become untenable, he, along with another stretcher-bearer, went out in face of intense machine gun fire and brought in a wounded man. His courageous action brought forth the admiration of all who saw it, and was of great moral value at such a time. Throughout the operations he set a very fine example to his comrades”. Alexander Mcintosh from Inverkeilor, Arbroath, Scotland is entitled to a pair only for his service in the 8th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Regiment during the Great War.
Lot 662
WW2 British Airborne Forces Denison Smock Worn by Captain R D George South Wales Borderers and Parachute Regiment with Special Allied Airborne Reconnaissance Force (S.A.A.R.F), fine example of a 1944 dated half zip from Denison smock with the original crutch strap. Brass press stud fittings to the pockets and crutch. Buttoned cuffs. Camouflage remains bright and clear. Interior with L SIlberston & Sons Ltd tailors label with clear 1944 date. Smock also with war department issue stamp with date letter “Z” for 1945. Some paint stains to the front but these would probably be able to be cleaned off. This smock was worn by Captain R D George South Wales Borderers and Parachute Regiment. He served in SAARF (Special Allied Airborne Reconnaissance). Sold by direct descent of Captain George. See other listings in this auction catalogue for items belonging to Captain George and also souvenirs he brought home.
Lot 703
British Overseas Airways Corporation Rescue Steel Helmet, interesting blue painted British helmet shell with crude white painted “R” above “B.O.A.C” to the centre. Helmet is complete with a 1943 dated liner system and a webbing chinstrap. Helmet shows some wear. The British Overseas Airways Corporation was formed in 1939.
Lot 710
Paperwork and Newspaper Clippings Relating to RAF Night Fighter Ace Flight Lieutenant R P Stevens DFC & Bar, including two Signal Section RAF Wittering telegram sheets in relation to the award of the bar to his Distinguished Flying Cross, a black and white press photograph and various newspaper clippings
Lot 73
Great War 1914 Star Medal Trio Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 1914 Star medal with August-November clasp (later issue), “813 PTE. S.B. HILLSDEN R. WAR.R.”, British War and Victory medals “813 PTE. S.B. HILLSDEN R.WAR.R.” Born in Limehouse, London in January 1888, Samuel Bertie Hillsden enlisted into the Royal Warwickshire Regiment on 30th March 1906. On the outbreak of the war, he was serving in the 2nd battalion and landed in France on 4th October 1914. He transferred to the 8th East Surrey Regiment with service number 11999 on 8th October 1916. He was discharged as unfit for further service due to wounds on 28th February 1918 he was issued with a Silver War Badge. Horace Hillsden died in London in January 1983.
Lot 77
Great War 2nd Battle of Ypres May 1915 Casualty Medal Trio & Memorial Plaque Group 7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, 1914-15 star, “3145 PTE. R. CLARK DURH.L.I”, British War and Victory medal, “7-3145 PTE. R. CLARK DURH.L.I”. with bronze Memorial Plaque “ROBERT CLARK”, in card folder. Robert Clark from Grangetown near Sunderland served in B Company, 7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry and arrived in France on 19th April 1915. A month later the Battalion was in the trenches to the east of Ypres, on the 22nd May C and D Companies withdrew leaving A and B Companies in the line with 3/Royal Fusiliers. At 3am on 24th May the enemy launched a gas attack, an artillery bombardment hit the line at 8am and this was followed by a strong infantry assault forcing the Fusiliers (including A and B Companies) to retire to the second line. Robert Clark was reported as missing on or since 26th May 1915 which was the date that the remnants of A and B Companies returned to the Battalion. It is interesting to note that the page of the roll for Clark’s star has 12 names on it, 11 of these are marked as deceased. Robert Clark is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres.
Lot 78
Great War 1918 Casualty Medal Group of 3 to the 18th Middlesex (Pioneer) Battalion, 1914-15 star, British War and Victory medals, “2669 PTE. A WARRY MIDDX. R.” Albert Warry, a resident of Carlton Road, Chiswick, London attested for the Middlesex Regiment on 28th September 1914. Served in 4th/10th, 7th, 32nd and 18th Battalions, renumbered as 315903. First served in the Balkans theatre from 9th August 1915. By September 1918 he was with the 18th Battalion in the Equancourt / Heudicourt area of France and was 1 of 7 men killed on the 26th September 1918. 21 year old Albert Warry is buried in Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-le-Grande, France
Lot 80
Great War Medal Trio Awarded to a Private in the 3rd London Regiment Who Served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France and was Discharged Due to Wounds Received on the First Day of the Battle of the Somme, 1914-15 star, British War and Victory medals “2553 PTE H. LINES 3-LOND. R.” 20 year old Horace Lines, from Hawhorne Road, Hornesy, London was embodied into 3rd Battalion (Royal Fusiliers) London Regiment on 5th September 1914. He served initially in Malta from December 1914 before entering the Egyptian theatre of war on 12th September. Transferring to Gallipoli on the following day he was invalided back to England in November 1915 and didn’t re-join his until May 1916. His record indicates he was reported missing on the 1st July 1916 during the attack on Gommecourt. He is also recorded as suffering from wounds and shell shock on the same date and was returned to England on 3rd July 1916. He was discharged as unfit for further service due to wounds on 8th August 1917 and was issued with a Silver War badge. His records show 2 wounds, G.S.W. spine and Shell Shock. Also served with service number 250722
Lot 803
Grouping of WW1 Period Rangefinder Instruments, including a 1916 dated tape measure in circular leather cover with brass piece dated 1916; handheld range finder by E R Watts & Son London; The Hymans Pocket Rangefinder housed in the original leather case; 1917 dated Director No1 BY w Ottway & Co Ltd. Various conditions. (4 items)
Lot 83
Great War Medal Trio to a Private in the Essex Regiment Who Was Accidently Wounded and Subsequently Died of Wounds Later the Same Day in April 1916, 1914-15 Star medal, British War and Victory medals, “17880 PTE. A.L. GIBBONS ESSEX R”. Group court mounted for display, star possibly gilt plated. Born in 1896 in Fulham, Arthur Leslie Gibbons was a resident of Ilford, Essex when he joined up. Initially serving in the 1st Battalion Essex Regiment he first served in the Balkans theatre from 20th July 1915. He later transferred to the 10th Battalion and in April 1916 the Battalion was stationed in the trenches of the Z-2 subsection of the Maricourt Defences. The war diary records that Private Gibbons was accidently wounded on 22nd April 1916 and died of those wounds later the same day but does not give any further details of the event. Arthur Leslie Gibbons is 1 of only 31 casualties buried in the Chipilly Cemetery Extension, France.
Lot 86
Great War Medal Trio Royal Fusiliers, 1914-15 star, “1958 PTE. E. SADLER R. FUS.”, British War and Victory medal, “GS-1958 PTE. E.G. SADLER R. FUS.” Ernest (George) Sadler served in France with the 8th Battalion between 31st May 1915 and 20th September 1918 when he transferred to the 9th Battalion until February 1919.
Lot 90
Great War Medal Trio 25th Battalion Royal Fusiliers (Frontiersmen) Who Was Discharged Due to Illness in 1917, 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory medal, “14950 PTE W.A. LYTHALL R. FUS.” 45 year old William Arthur Lythall from Selly Oak, Birmingham enlisted into the 25th Battalion Royal Fusiliers (Frontiersmen) on 11th March 1915. Index card shows he entered Egyptian theatre of war on 4th May 1915. Transferred to the 2/4th Kings Shropshire Light Infantry on 16th December 1916 and was discharged due to ill health (Otitis Media and Rheumatism) with a Silver War Badge on 18th October 1917.
Lot 914
British Victorian Bandsman / Drummers Sword, fine example having one piece gothic style brass handle with VR cipher to the centre of the cross guard. Stamped to the side of the handle “2 V B R F 7”. Housed in its original brass mounted leather scabbard with brass frog stud having the same stamping as the side of the handle. Attached to the scabbard is a buff leather frog with strap fittings. Double edged un-marked straight blade which measures 55 ¼ cms, overall 70cms. Ex John Ingham collection. PLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS.
Lot 919
George VI British Infantry Officers Sword Attributed to Lieutenant James Dunlop 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, Taken Prisoner of War on 12th June 1940 at St Valery, regulation pattern sword with the knuckle guard incorporating the cypher of George VI. Wire bound fish skin grip. Housed in its brown leather field service scabbard. Near mint condition regulation blade etched with foliage and crowned cypher. Blade 82 ½ cms, overall 102cms. The current vendor acquired this sword with the proceeding lot (basket hilt broadsword) in initialled sword bag, both were sold by the family of Dunlop. Lieutenant James Ian Renton Dunlop was born on 26th September 1918 in Oxford. He served with the 1st Battalion Gordon Higlanders when he was taken prisoner of war on 12th June 1940 at St Valery. He was held at Oflag IXA in Spangenberg Castle, Spangenberg, Hesse. His POW number was 1332. Lieutenant Dunlop is mentioned in the war diary by Captain J R P Taylor Intelligence Officer of the 1st Gordons, about the action on June 11th & 12th at St Valery, “0215 HRS - The previous attempts to contact the forward companies having failed, I asked the Colonel if I could go, and started down the track to ‘A’ Company, but by this time my foot had swollen up and I was very dot-and-carry-one, so I was called back and Jimmy Dunlop was sent. Jimmy only got about 200 yds down this track before he was halted by a German sentry! He dived into the ditch but was shot through the ankle in doing so. However, he did a very fine crawl back to Bn HQ, although he was in very great pain. This information definitely confirmed our suspicion that the enemy had infiltrated between us and the forward Coys. By the time Jimmy was back, Hutchy and I had returned from St-Valéry with the order to withdraw at once”. Later going on to say, “The Colonel then ordered ‘C’ Coy, HQ Coy and Bn HQ personnel to move back to St-Valéry. These parties were taken by Capt. F.J. Colville and Capt. Christie respectively. He also ordered Hutchy to take Jimmy Dunlop, RSM Titley and myself back in his truck. Titley and I were lame and Jimmy was a stretcher case.” PLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS
Lot 920
George VI Gordon Highlanders Officers Basket Hilt Broadsword by Wilkinson, Belonging to Lieutenant James Dunlop 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, Taken Prisoner of War on 12th June 1940 at St Valery, regulation double edge blade cut with a single fuller and etched with royal cypher and thistles, regimental details and panel with coat of arms and initials “J.I.R.D”. Wilkinson number to the edge “67637”. Basket hilt with wire bound fish skin covered grip, red felt covered buckskin liner, in its leather covered field service scabbard and accompanied by its parade scabbard. Housed in its leather carry case bag with initials imprinted. Blade 82 ½ cms, overall 104cms. Remains in excellent overall condition.The current vendor acquired this sword with the previous lot (1897 pattern officers sword), both were sold by the family of DunlopLieutenant James Ian Renton Dunlop was born on 26th September 1918 in Oxford. He served with the 1st Battalion Gordon Higlanders when he was taken prisoner of war on 12th June 1940 at St Valery. He was held at Oflag IXA in Spangenberg Castle, Spangenberg, Hesse. His POW number was 1332. Lieutenant Dunlop is mentioned in the war diary by Captain J R P Taylor Intelligence Officer of the 1st Gordons, about the action on June 11th & 12th at St Valery, “0215 HRS - The previous attempts to contact the forward companies having failed, I asked the Colonel if I could go, and started down the track to ‘A’ Company, but by this time my foot had swollen up and I was very dot-and-carry-one, so I was called back and Jimmy Dunlop was sent. Jimmy only got about 200 yds down this track before he was halted by a German sentry! He dived into the ditch but was shot through the ankle in doing so. However, he did a very fine crawl back to Bn HQ, although he was in very great pain. This information definitely confirmed our suspicion that the enemy had infiltrated between us and the forward Coys. By the time Jimmy was back, Hutchy and I had returned from St-Valéry with the order to withdraw at once”. Later going on to say, “The Colonel then ordered ‘C’ Coy, HQ Coy and Bn HQ personnel to move back to St-Valéry. These parties were taken by Capt. F.J. Colville and Capt. Christie respectively. He also ordered Hutchy to take Jimmy Dunlop, RSM Titley and myself back in his truck. Titley and I were lame and Jimmy was a stretcher case.”PLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS
Lot 95
Great War Medal Trio 1st Football Battalion Middlesex Regiment, Who Was Killed in Action on the Attack on Guillemont During the Battle of the Somme in August 1916, 1914-15 Star medal “F-603 PTE. V.A. TAPPING MIDDX. R.”, British War and Victory medal,” F-603 PTE. V.A. TAPPING MIDDX’ R”. Lot comes with certified copies of birth and death certificates and additional copied research. Small correction to letters TAP on B.W.M., a correction is noted on the medal index card. 18 year old Victor Albert Tapping gave his occupation as a labourer when he attested for the 17th Battalion Middlesex Regiment (1st Football) on 9th February 1915, he was 1 of the 7 children of James and Elizabeth Tapping of Humbolt Road, Hammersmith, London. Served in France from 17th November 1915 and was killed in action on 8th August 1916 when the Battalion attacked Guillemont and suffered heavy losses at ZZ trench and Machine Gun House with 29 men killed, 9 died of wounds, 115 wounded and 18 missing. Victor Tapping is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.
Lot 963
British Kings African Rifles Regimentally Marked 1907 Bayonet by Wilkinson, with two piece wooden grips, steel pommel stamped “3/ 1 K A R” and “270”. Steel cross guard and muzzle ring. Housed in its leather scabbard with steel mounts. Reverse of top scabbard mount with remains of a stamping and 1942 date. Standard single edged 1907 pattern blade with crowned GR, 11 16 (November 1916) and “WILKINSON”. Blade 42 ½ cms, overall 59cms. Ex John Ingham collection. PLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS.
Lot 97
Great War Trio of Medals to the 14th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, Recipient Killed in Action in December 1915, 1914-15 Star medal, “10423 L-CPL. R. ROBERTSON DURH: L.I.”, British War and Victory medal, “3-10423 PTE. R. ROBERTSON DURH. L.I.” Robert Robertson was born in Lowick, Northumberland in 1874. He was married Storeman with 3 children when he enlisted in the Durham Light Infantry. He landed in France on 8th October 1915 serving with the 14th Battalion. In mid- December the Battalion had taken over the trenches defending Potijze in Belgium. He is recorded as having been killed on 18th December but there are no casualties recorded in the war diary on this date, 2 men were killed and 1 wounded on 17th and 24 men were killed and 52 wounded during a gas attack on the 19th December. Robert Robertson is buried in Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery, Belgium, his medals were claimed by his daughter as his wife had died in October 1918.
Lot 971
British William Rodgers Sheffield Officers Knife Belonging to Captain R D George South Wales Borderers & Parachute Regiment, being a privately purchased fighting / hunting knife with alloy top pommel, bound grip and plain oval cross guard. Housed in riveted leather scabbard. Blade stamped with makers mark, double edged with medial ridge. Surface rusting to the blade. The blade measures 15cms, overall 27 ½ cms. Accompanied by a German K98 bayonet missing its grips, housed in its blued scabbard with leather bayonet frog. Marked “jwh” to the blade. The blade retains much of the blued finish. Blade 25cms, overall 40 ½ cms. Also accompanied by another small knife with wooden handle, “S” type guard and curved blade. (3 items) This dagger was carried during WW2 by Captain R D George of the South Wales Borderers and the Parachute regiment. Being sold by direct descent. See other lots in this auction belonging to Captain George and also souvenirs he brought back. PLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS
Lot 972
WW2 British 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes (F.S) Commando Knife Belonging to Captain R D George South Wales Borderers & Parachute Regiment with Special Allied Airborne Reconnaissance Force (S.A.A.R.F), interesting example of a nickel silver early 2nd pattern dagger with cross hatch to the grip. Plain un-marked oval cross guard. Housed in its original leather and nickel silver mounted scabbard with the original leg tabs in full. Top section of the scabbard is missing the elasticated strap which secures the grip, bur the reverse has a privately fashioned 1937 pattern webbing attachment stitched, done by Captain George. Un-marked double edged stiletto blade with medial ridge. Blade 17cms, overall 33cms. This dagger was carried during WW2 by Captain R D George of the South Wales Borderers and the Parachute regiment. Being sold by direct descent. See other lots in this auction belonging to Captain George and also souvenirs he brought back. PLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS
Lot 98
Great War Medal Trio Awarded to a Private in the Northamptonshire Regiment, Killed in Action October 1915 During the Final Days of the Battle of Loos, 1914-15 Star medal, British War and Victory medal, “17686 PTE. H. FLATT NORTHN R.”, Herbert Flatt was born in and was a resident of Stratford Essex, employed as a Labourer by the Great Eastern Railway Company when he enlisted into the 1st Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment. Landed in France on 4th August 1915 and by October the Battalion was in the captured German trenches near Posen Street (Mazingarbe) preparing to attack. The British attack towards Hulluck was launched at 1pm on 13th October, the attacking troops were held up by intact enemy wire and strong counter barrages and failed to achieve their objectives and the attack was halted at 5.30 am the following day. Herbert Flatt is recorded as being killed in action on 13th October and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.
Lot 1005
Deactivated Browning FN M1900 Semi-Automatic Pistol of Captain R D George South Wales Borderers / Parachute Regiment, good example with un-damaged grips. Complete with its removable magazine. Nicely marked to the body. Much of the original blueing remains to the gun. Accompanied by its brown leather un-marked holster. Gun was deactivated on 4th May 2022 and comes with its certificate of deactivation. This gun belonged to Captain R D George South Wales Borderers and Parachute Regiment. See other items in this auction belonging to Captain George and wartime souvenirs brought home. Please note we are not able to offer in house post and packing on this lot. Only available to bidders in the UK. Any international bidders would need to make their own collection arrangements.
Lot 106
WW1 Medal Trio The Queens Regiment, consisting of 1914-15 Star medal, “G-3332 PTE. C. GREEN THE QUEEN’S R.”, British War and Victory medals, “G3332 SJT. C. GREEN THE QUEEN’S R.” Generally good condition. Charles Green landed in France 27th January 1915 with the Royal West Surrey Regiment, also served in the 19th London Regiment (service numbers 53930 and 616983).
Lot 1081
Scarce Early 1847 Pattern Wurttemberg 122nd Fusilier Regiment Marked Belt Buckle, fine example of the early pattern belt buckle for enlisted ranks in brass and nickel centre. The buckle is stamped to the underside with regimental markings “122. R. L I”. Missing the claw fitting from the reverse but otherwise a good example of a scarce regimentally marked belt buckle.
Lot 1118
WW1 German Prussian M-15 Regimentally Marked Other Ranks Pickelhaube, good untouched example of a M-15 pattern other ranks helmet complete with the original grey Prussian helmet plate to the centre. Original front trim, rear spine with vent, circular cross base with domed rivets and removable spike. Helmet has its original Reichs and Prussian state cockades and leather chinstrap. Interior of the helmet with its leather liner system. Rear peak with ink date stamp 1916 and regimental mark “28 R”. Overall a good untouched example.
Lot 1126
WW1 German Reserve Infantry Regiment Nr 25 (1st Rhenish) “Von Lutzow” Enlisted Ranks Pickelhaube Trench Cover, fine example of an enlisted ranks cloth pickelhaube trench cover with green felt “R 25” to the centre. Helmet cover has three hooks to the front and one of the original two hooks to the rear section. Cover shows some service wear with some small stains and tears. Overall a good example of an original regimentally marked helmet cover.
Lot 113
Great War Medal Pair 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment, Killed in Action During the Attack on Albert in August 1918, British War and Victory medals, “27107 PTE. T.H. SIMPSON E. SURR. R.” Thomas Henry Simpson was born in 1900 in Fulham. By 1911 he was living in Ancill Street Hammersmith with his parents and 4 brothers. Initially he served with the 13th Battalion East Surrey Regiment and later transferred to the 8th Battalion with whom he was serving when they launched their attack on the town of Albert on 22nd August 1918. During their 2 days in the attack they suffered casualties of 6 Officers and 135 Other Ranks of whom 19 were killed. Thomas Henry Simpson is buried in the Ovillers Military Cemetery, France. Entitled to a pair only.
Lot 115
Great War Pair of Medals 8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles), Killed in Action July 1917, British War and Victory medals, “374649 PTE. A.R. BUTTERFIELD 8-LON. R.” Albert Robert Butterfield was born in July 1883 in Kensington London and was living with his wife Ellen in Hoxley Road, Leyton, London when he enlisted in the London Regiment. Landed in France on 28th March 1917 and was killed in action on 14th July 1917 whilst the Battalion was being relieved by the 6thLondon Regiment in the trenches in the left sub-sector of Ypres. The battalion suffered 6 Other Ranks killed and 6 O/R’s wounded on this day. 35 year old Albert Butterfield left behind a wife and 3 young children including twin boys born on 16th June 1916. He is buried in Oak Dump Cemetery, Belgium
Lot 1155
Third Reich Rudolf Hess Signed and Dedicated Photograph for Swedish General Henri de Champs, being a black and white formal photograph of the Third Reich political figure which has a five line personal dedication with clear signature of Rudolf Hess and dated 7.9.35 and Munchen (Munich). The photograph is housed in a silver frame stamped “GAJJAR” with swan mark. Frame has a small section which is engraved “K G K”. Reverse of the frame has a inked translation of the inscription, “To General Lt de Champs with my sincere appreciation for his successful efforts to promote German-Swedish relations. R Hess”. Frame measures 18 x 23cms.
Lot 122
Great War Medal Pair Bedfordshire Regiment, British War and Victory medals, “200934 PTE. G. MAKEHAM BEDF. R.” Medals remain in good overall condition. 40 year old George Makeham from Kempston, Bedford, enlisted into the Bedfordshire Regiment on 5th July 1915 later transferring to the Labour Corps (804 Area Employment Company) with service number 622787. His service record shows service as a Linesman in Egypt and Palestine before being disembodied on 18th September 1919. Entitled to pair only. His son was awarded the Military Medal and was killed in action, see his medals in the next lot.
Lot 123
Great War 1918 Casualty Military Medal (M.M) Group of Four Suffolk Regiment and Machine Gun Corps, Military medal GV, “17508 SJT. E. MAKEHAM 12/M.G.C.”, 1914 Star medal, “3-8765 PTE. E. MAKEHAM 2/SUFF. R.”, British War and Victory medals “8765 SJT. E. MAKEHAM SUFF. R.”, with damaged cardboard box of issue for pair. Military medal – London Gazette 12th June 1918, this Gazette covers awards for the second half of March 1918 including the first few days of the Spring Offensive. Ernest (Samuel) Makeham, from Kempston Bedford, enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment landing in France with the 2nd Battalion on 12th November 1914. Later he transferred to the Machine Gun Corps serving in the 12th Company. Ernest Makeham was killed in action on 26th May 1918 and is buried in Knightsbridge Cemetery Mesnil-Martinsart, France. See previous lot for Sergeant Makeham’s fathers medals.
Lot 124
WW1 East Africa Theatre Meritorious Service Medal (M.S.M) Group of Three Royal Engineers Signal Service, consisting of British War and Victory medals “74387 W.O. CL.2. R. R. POOLE. R.E.” and George V field marshal bust Meritorious Service Medal “74387 C. S. MJR. R. R. POOLE R.E.”. Medals are accompanied by 1917 dated Mention in Despatches document, 1918 dated next of kin document and Warrant Officer Class 2 commission document. Company Sergeant Major Robert Poole was mentioned in despatches in the London Gazette 7th March 1918. He was serving in the signals section of the Royal Engineers at this time. The MSM medal was awarded for East Africa whilst he was attached to the L of C Signal Company Royal Engineers and appeared in the London Gazette on 29th August 1918. His medal index card confirms entitlement to just the British War and Victory medals.
Lot 127
An Unusual Single British War Medal Full Entitlement for Service with the Middlesex Regiment in India During WW1, awarded to “292789 PTE. A.E.G. CADLE MIDDX. R.”, generally good condition. Alfred Edward George Cadle from Hendon, Middlesex served in 1/10th Battalion Middlesex Regiment. Battalion was based in India for the duration of the war. British War medal is confirmed as his only medal entitlement. Died in 1935
Lot 1399
WW2 German Army Administration Officers Peaked Cap, interesting mid to late war period officers peaked cap produced in a coarse semi ribbed material with dark green piping to the crown and bordering the central band. Bullion officers cap eagle and cockade. Officers cap cords with two pebbled side buttons. Interior with brown leather sweatband and cloth lining with a celluloid tailors diamond having printed name label. Some stitching faults to the sweatband and peak. Cap shows obvious service wear. This peaked cap was brought home as a souvenir by Captain R D George South Wales Borderers and Parachute regiment. See other souvenirs brought home by Captain George in this auction.
Lot 1403
WW2 German Army HBT Field Cap, unusual field cap made from herringbone twill material with standard German army bevo cap eagle, cockade roundel and a pink (Panzer) soutache. Machined vent holes. Artificial silk lining with R B Nr number and size marked 58. Underside of the peak is split and the exposed card peak stiffener is broken.
Lot 142
Royal Navy Medal Group of Five to a Telegrapher Who Served During the Second World War and Post War in Minesweeping Operations, 1939-45 star, Atlantic star with clasp France & Germany, Italy star, War medal 1939-45 and a Naval General Service medal GVI with clasp Minesweeping 1945-51, “LT/JX. 310722 C.O. YOUNG TEL. R.N”. Accompanied by a single WW1 Allied Victory medal awarded to “2128 PTE. J. TIBBS R. WAR. R.”James Tibbs Served in the 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment landing in France on 4th May 1915 and is also entitled to 1914-15 Star medal and British War medal. Some corrosion to part of the edge of the medal.
Lot 143
Mixed Grouping of British Medals, consisting of 1937 Coronation medal, unnamed as issued; Africa Service medal 1939-45, impressed naming to “111661 K R FROUDE”; WW1 British Victory medal, “19707 PTE. W. BARRETT SUFF. R.”, British War medal, naming partially erased but still legible, “143026 GNR F.G. WEAR R.A.”; The Order of St. John, Serving Brother/Sister Breast badge, 5th type (1974-84), unnamed as issued; 1937 Coronation medallion, pierced for ring suspension (ring missing); United States Marine Corps medal, unnamed as issued; Hallmarked silver medallion, engraved on both sides, obverse “L.CPL H E MEYER”, reverse “WEST LONDON MOUNTED RIFLES (VOLS), JUMPING & SHOOTING COMPETITION, FEB 24TH 1917”; Naval box of issue for Second World War campaign medals, naming not legible containing 4 medals, 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star and Burma star.William Barrett also served as 39292 Royal Scots, entitled to British War medal.Gunner Wear also entitled to a Victory medal.
Lot 1433
WW2 German Army M-40 Pattern Single Decal Steel Combat Helmet, untouched example of a standard M-40 pattern German combat helmet which retains much of the original field grey combat paint finish to the exterior of the shell. Helmet is complete with about 65% of the original single army decal. Complete with its original leather liner and with leather two piece chinstrap. The shell is stamped “Q60” and “259” to the rear skirt. Overall a good untouched example. This helmet was brought home as a souvenir by Captain R D George South Wales Borderers and Parachute regiment. See other souvenirs brought home by Captain George in this auction.
Lot 1484
Deactivated German P08 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol in Original Holster, near mint condition example of a P08 Luger pistol made by D.W.M and with their marking to the top. Gun retains much of the original blueing. Various acceptance stamps. Grips remain in perfect undamaged condition. Complete with its magazine. Housed in its original un-marked brown leather holster with stripping tool, spare magazine and other accessories. Some scuffing to the leather holster but otherwise a excellent set. Item comes with its deactivation certificate dated 5th May 2022. This pistol set was brought home as a souvenir by Captain R D George South Wales Borderers and Parachute regiment. See other souvenirs brought home by Captain George in this auction. Please note we are not able to offer in house post and packing on this lot. Only available to bidders in the UK. Any international bidders would need to make their own collection arrangements
Lot 1495
Large WW2 German Battle Flag (Reichskriegsflagge), very good example with Iron Cross to the corner and swastika to the centre. Edge with ink stamps for maker “G.A.Frohlichs Sohn A.G. Warnsdorf. Sud.”, also stamped “R. Kr. Fl. 150 X 250”. Also has marine eagle over M acceptance stamp. Flag has some fold marks but generally an excellent example.
Lot 1504
Third Reich NSDAP Flag, red cotton rectangular party flag with large central swastika to both sides. Edge stitched for the fitting of a pole. Some wear and discolouration. Measures 135 ½ x 75cms. This flag was brought home as a souvenir by Captain R D George South Wales Borderers and Parachute regiment. See other souvenirs brought home by Captain George in this auction.
Lot 1612
Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet with Tokyo Arsenal Mark, wooden grip with the early type oval screw fittings. Muzzle ring and down turned steel guard. Stamped to the pommel and grip “R. M”. Housed in blued steel scabbard with leather frog attached. Small dent to the lower section of the scabbard. Single edged blade with fuller to the back edge. Tokyo arsenal mark to the base. Blade 39 ½ cms, overall 52 ½ cms. Ex John Ingham collection. PLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS
Lot 25
Very Interesting and Unusual Family Medal Groups to the Cuscaden Family from County Wexford, Ireland, Comprising Medals to Three Generations Covering Service from 1858 to 1926, Grandfather - Board of Trade medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, VR Large silver, edge engraved “CAPT. WM. CUSCADEN, WRECK OF THE ‘PEARL OF CORK’ OFF CAHORE 6TH APRIL 1858”; Father – Imperial Service Order EVII, unnamed as issued, Kings Police medal, GV 1st type, “WM. A. CUSCADEN INSP-GEN S.S. POLICE”. Medals mounted as worn in a Spink & Son pin back bar; Son – Silver National Rifle Association medallion (hallmarked Birmingham, 1925) engraved on the edge “CAPTAIN R. L. CUSCADEN AUGUST M.V.C. B.R.A. 1926.”. First three medals in fitted hinged display case (glass missing on front of the case). Lot also includes Elkington & Co. titled case for the Imperial Service Order. William Henry Cuscaden - Born in Donegal Ireland in 1801 and died on 18th August 1887 in Wexford. He was the Chief Officer of the Coastguard at Cahore at the wreck of the Pearl of Cork where 15 bronze medals and 2 silver medals were awarded for ‘Gallant services rendered at the peril of life, to the ‘Pearl’ of Cork stranded on the Button rocks, Cahore, and saving 5 lives. In rendering this service the lifeboat capsized, and the men were hauled ashore by the boatmen and fishermen, some of whom were up to their necks in water’ William Andrew Cuscaden - Imperial Service Order, London Gazette 19th June 1911 – William Andrew Cuscaden, Esq, Inspector-General of Police Straits Settlement. (489 EVII Imperial Service Orders awarded). Kings Police Medal, London Gazette 3rd January 1911 – “Wm. Andrew Cuscaden, Inspector-General of Police in the Straits Settlements. Service generally distinguished by exceptional merit. He personally took a very large share in the putting down of a serious and widespread disturbance amongst the Chinese at Singapore.” Born at Cahore, County Wexford on the 1st November 1853 and was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He became a Captain and Instructor of Musketry in the 4th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers, a position he resigned on his appointment as an Assistant Inspector of the Gold Coast Constabulary in 1879. In 1881 he was appointed Civil Commissioner Taquah Gold Mining District but was recalled to the Constabulary during the Ashanti troubles in 1881 serving as Assistant Inspector of Constabulary. In July 1883 he transferred to the Straits Settlements Armed Police. He became Superintendent of Police, Malacca in 1897 and a Municipal Commissioner for Singapore in 1901. In 1906 he was appointed Inspector-General of Police until his retirement in September 1913. On the outbreak of war in August 1914 he volunteered for active service and was appointed Commander Special Constabulary ‘W’ Division Metropolitan Area. In October 1914 his service was accepted for training the New Armies gaining his First Class Certificate for Musketry at Bisley. He relinquished his commission on 15th July 1919 and was living in Arley Sutton, Surrey. His service in the Great War seems to be restricted to the United Kingdom so no campaign medals were issued. William Andrew Cuscaden died on 5th August 1936 in Staines, Middlesex and is buried alongside his wife in Paddington Cemetery, Willesden Green. Robert Lyons Cuscaden - Born 15 July 1886 in Penang, Straits Settlement. Served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 23rd Sikh Pioneers during the Great War. Died 1st October 1956 in London
Lot 163
INITIALLED 'R W' watercolour - The Severn Bridge with ship and other yachts nearby, with presentation plaque 'To Sir Wyn Roberts, MP Minister of State for Wales', initialled and dated '89, 59 x 82cms, and, PATRICIA BALLARD (2) one oil on canvas - similar presentation painting for Newbridge Bypass, 23.5 x 34cms and one oil on board - River Ceiriog Bridge, Chirk, 35 x 48cms
Lot 198
ROYALTY SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS, LETTERS & EPHEMERA - formally the property of George N Stansfield Esq OBE First Secretary (Commercial) British High Commission Singapore, to include a signed photograph showing Admiral of the Fleet Lord Louis Mountbatten of Burma, Singapore 1972, 27.5 x 21cms within the frame, framed photograph signed Elizabeth R 1972 along with a signature for Phillip and Anne, showing all three posing for a personal photograph during a visit to Singapore 1972, 26.5 x 29cms within the frame, an album containing photographs of the visit, reception invitation to Mr and Mrs Stansfield in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and their Royal Highnesses, a further invitation inviting Mr and Mrs George Stansfield to a reception aboard H M Y Britannia given by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh and further photographs of Lord Mountbatten attending other occasions, a letter on H M Y Britannia headed paper dated 4th March 1972 at sea thanking Mr Stansfield with sincere appreciation of all they did arranging his 2½ day visit to Singapore and also stating with his letter 'You will find a framed photo which I hope you will accept as a souvenir of my visit' referring to the aforementioned photograph, the letter signed 'Mountbatten of Burma', a further letter on Britannia headed paper dated 9th March 1974 to Mr Stansfield, again thanking him for the wonderful way in which they organised the visit to Singapore signed Mountbatten of Burma, an aerial photograph of the Royal Yacht Britannia at harbour in Singapore stamped verso 'Joint Services Public Relations H Q Anzuk Force Singapore', 20 x 25.5cms, a Royal Occasion booklet commemorating the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh visit to the Crown Cork Company on Saturday 19th February 1972, a further album of photographs following a further visit by Lord Mountbatten in 1974 to Singapore with an invitation to Mr G Stansfield to a dinner in honour of Lord Mountbatten, guest list showing the high ranking attendees, further photographs of a visit to a museum having a wax work representation depicting the Surrender of the Japanese, a letter on Broadlands headed paper dated 23rd April 1974 mentioning the visit to the museum, signed Mountbatten of Burma, a booklet Statutes of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire 1970 and a final letter on H M Yacht Britannia headed paper dated 19th October 1982 on Passage from Solomon Islands to Nauru to Mr George Stansfield thanking him for the help he gave over the Queen's visit to Honiara, Solomon Islands, signed 'Yours sincerely' Philip Moor (Private secretary to The Queen)
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