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Lot 922
WAFFEN-SS HELMET WITH "BRING BACK" PAPER WORKGerman steel single-decal M1940 combat helmet, with a very dark green painted finish overall, well-worn and oxidized in some areas, with a decal bearing the "sig" runes of the Waffen-SS, slightly scratched and dinged, on the right-hand side. The inside of the left-hand rim is heat-stamped "ET66", indicating that it was manufactured at the Eisenhuttenwerke at Thale. The rear rim is heat-stamped "228 5". The eight-fingered liner is of light brown leather, flaking slightly and size-stamped "58", with the original adjustment cord present. The dark brown leather chinstrap is cracking in several spots, but present and intact. Included with the helmet is a wood box, 13" x 7" x 10", used by an American soldier, Arthur Galloway, to ship his souvenir home to his mother at war's end. The box is addressed on the lid: "Mrs. William Galloway, Whitehall, New York", with the return address: "T/5 Arthur Galloway 62040938, Ser. Co. 36th A[rmored] I[nfantry] R[egiment], A.P.O. #253 c/o Postmaster, New York, N.Y." with the disclaimer "Contents: German Helmet". This address appears again on the front and back of the box. On the front, the address is partially obscured by the original capture certificate for the helmet, which is secured to the wood by four tacks. This certificate, dated March 6, 1945, is signed by Galloway's superior officer, and certifies that the value of the helmet as a trophy is not exceeded by its scrap or training value, and that no explosives or firearms are to be shipped. The certificate lists the specific items to be shipped as "German Helmet & Coins", although the latter are no longer present. The box further bears several postage stamps and an Army inspector's stamp. Records present with the helmet indicate that Arthur Galloway enlisted in the Army in January of 1941 and was discharged in September 1945, and saw service in North Africa and in Germany. It is most likely that he captured this helmet from a surrendering soldier in Germany, shortly before war's end, as indicated by the date on the shipping certificate. A superlative relic in as-captured condition.
Lot 1037
THIRD REICH REICHSKRIEGSFLAGGEVery large Third Reich-era "reichskriegsflagge", 55" x 192", of one-piece construction, depicting a black and white cross offset towards the hoist, with a black mobile swastika within a white disk at the center, and a black Iron Cross in the upper canton. The hoist features an added strip of fabric, folded over and sewn for reinforcement, and the flight end features additional reinforcing stitches. The hoist is marked "R. Kr. Fl. 150 x 250", giving the size in centimeters, with the maker's mark: "Curt Brautigam" over "Plauen, Vogtland". Fine.
Lot 1090
AMERICAN SUBMARINE R-13 PRESENTATION SILVER CIGARETTE CASESilver cigarette case, 3 3/4" x 3", bearing the initials "PM", engraved within a small box on the lid. The reverse is engraved with the dedication: "From the Crew of the U.S.S. R-13", along with a profile image of the submarine. The inside of the case bears the characters "IIV", but is otherwise unmarked. The R-13 was an R-class coastal submarine, launched at Quincy, MA, on Aug. 27, 1919, and was stationed at Pearl Harbor, where she contributed to the development of the U.S. Navy's submarine tactics. She was transferred to New London and later Key West, where she was used as a training vessel throughout World War II. Very good. Ex: The War Museum, New York.
Lot 1125
U-BOAT COMMANDER'S CARL ZEISS BINOCULARSVery desirable Kriegsmarine U-Boat commander's 7 x 50 binoculars ("Doppelfernrohr 7 x 50 fur U-Boote" or "U-Boot-Fernglaser"), manufactured by Carl Zeiss. These very rare binoculars were issued as standard equipment to U-boats and used by those on watch on the conning tower of those vessels. The binoculars feature black rubber eye cups and a protective frame jacket secured to the frame with steel screw-on brackets. Beneath the right hinged covers are the markings "7x50 46388 blc" which is the serial number and manufacturer's code for noted optics manufacturer Carl Zeiss. The ends of the binoculars are likewise covered with a protective rubber coating to prevent damage from rough handling. The foam-green body is painted with a sand-type finish allowing the user to maintain a solid grip. The "auto-focus" lenses, a brilliant achievement at the time, are still in excellent condition allowing clear and undiminished vision. The set also comes with the remnants of a cloth lanyard. These binoculars are identical to the pair shown in Gordon Williamson's authoritative work, "Torpedo los!", published by R. James Bender Publishing, 2006, pp. 316, 319 and 319.
Lot 1163
JAPANESE FLAG SIGNED BY ATOMIC BOMB FLIGHT CREWMENAn items rarely seen signed by any Enola Gay or Bocks Car crewmen, a World War II silk Japanese flag, approx. 33" x 29", bearing the following signatures: PAUL TIBBETS who adds "Pilot 6 AUG 1945"; Capt. CHARLES D. ALBURY who adds: "Co-Pilot 'The Great Artiste' Hiroshima Aug. 6, 1945 'Bocks Car" Nagasaki Aug. 9, 1945" and further adding a sketch of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, labeled by him: "'Fat man; Nagasaki Aug. 9, 1945"; THEODORE "DUTCH" VAN KIRK who adds: "Navigator - Enola Gay 6 Aug. 1945"; and "MORRIS R. JEPSON" who adds: "Weapons Test Officer Enol;a Gay 'Mission'". Additionally, the latter three signors have all added the phrase: "Victory Over Japan Aug. 1945" at the red center of the flag, and their signatures are very early, far-predating their "mass-signing" days, Flag bears some stains and aging.
Lot 1247
WILLIAM A. "BILLY" BISHOP(1894-1956) Canadian aviator of World War I, officially credited with bringing down 72 enemy aircraft. S.P. 7" x 10" sepia, contained within "The People's War Book" [Cleveland: R. C. Barnum Co.], 392pp. 4to., a very detailed history of World War I. Bishop has signed beneath a printed image showing him from the waist, up in uniform, boldly signed in blue ink beneath the caption. Cracked at the gutter, as is often the case, spine a bit worn, else very good to fine.
Lot 1286
CAMOUFLAGE-PAINTED GERMAN M1916/1917 STAHLHELMSteel German M1916/1917 helmet, identifiable as such by the externally-visible lugs for attaching the chinstrap. The exterior of the helmet is painted overall with a camouflage scheme of browns, greens and grays, with thick black dividing lines. The helmet is stamped "R 1 3 3 6" within the crown, and a faint, illegible heat stamp is also present within the left rim. A black ink or pencil ownership inscription is also present inside the rear rim. The leather liner and chin strap are absent, but the metal band retaining the liner remains. The exterior paint bears some chipping and oxidation, else very good.
Lot 275
AMERICAN P.O.W. OF THE JAPANESE INCREASES HIS INSURANCEScarce postcard sent by an American P.O.W. to the V.A., May 12, 1944. Capt. Gordon R. Myers, held at "Philippine Military Prison Camp No. 2" (probably at Davao), asks that his life insurance be increased to $10,000 and notes that he suffers from "defects" of malaria, beriberi, dermatitis, foot fungus, and other maladies. With Japanese censor markings. Punch holes.
Lot 341
"WE BEGIN"German children's book "Wir fangen an" ("We Begin") by W. R. Richter and Franz Effenberger (Reichenberg: Roland Verlag-Trausel), 1942. A reading primer for the youngest children with color illustrations of S.A. men, goose-stepping Hitler Jungvolk, kids offering a "Hitler salute" to a swastika banner, a caricature of a Jew as a jack-in-the box, SS men, etc. Cover abraded, else very good.
Lot 352
ALLIED PROCLAMATION ON THE SURRENDER OF ITALYRare printed military proclamation printed in English and Italian, "Allied Military Government of Occupied Territory PROCLAMATION No. 1", s19" x 27 1/4", [n.p.], 1943, signed in type by British Field Marshal Harold R. Alexander as commander of British and American forces in the 165th Army Group in Italy. The broadside, unengrossed, declares that the Allies had arrived to free the population from "Fascist" control, that Alexander had been vested with his authority by Eisenhower, removes the power of the King, promisses the dissolution of the Fascist Party, and seeks to assure the population of a calm and peaceful occupation. Fine condition.
Lot 565
ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAY "FOR ASCHE(R)"Anti-Semitic silver metal ashtray, 7 1/4" tall, 5" wide, a caricature of an Orthodox Jew with hat, long side curls and beard who holds open his coat revealing the expression impressed within, a pun: "Fur Ascher", "Asche" being German for "ashes" and the "r" well hidden in the man's robes. Very good.
Lot 585
WARSAW GHETTO JEWISH POLICE HAT BADGERare relic from the Warsaw Jewish ghetto, a Jewish "Ordnungsdienst" hat badge. The 1 1/2" dia. hexagonal brass badge has a screw thread and brass backing plate. The design on the badge comprises a Star of David picked out in blue enamel/paint with inscription: " ORDNUNGSDIENST. StUZBA PORZAOKOWA. R Alt Tsch R St Cz". The circular screw-on backing reads: "L Olslewski GRAWER WARSZAWA" Very good, and, unlike most offered, this example is absolutely authentic and in every respect identical to one held by the Imperial War Museum. Ghetto self-governing councils were ordered to organize ghetto police forces known as the Jewish Ghetto Police ("Jüdischer Ordnungsdienst"). Their duties included policing the ghetto perimetres to ensure that no one left or entered the ghetto without the correct permits. This badge was part of the uniform worn by those police.
Lot 619
R.A.F. SQUADRON LEADER R. G. B. PUGH UNIFORM GROUPR.A.F. Flight Officer R. G. B. Pugh's uniform group. Included is Pugh's tunic bearing flat service-issue wings and sleeve insignia showing his promotion to Squadron Leader. Pugh's medal ribbon bars below the pilot's wings show the award of the 1939-1945 Star, the Africa Star, clasp for North Africa 1942-43, Italy Star, and Defence Medal. Within, the tailor's label is named to "F/O R.G.B. Pugh". This early tunic has an all-cotton lining with white cotton lined sleeves and a first aid pocket, and it is constructed of light grey early war cotton. Very large bottom pockets are another indication of an early tunic. The uniform trousers are also present and bear Pugh's name. Pugh's 11 ½" x 4 ¼" cap with insignia is included, as is his necktie. Provenance: The War Museum.
Lot 39
LINCOLN SILVER SHILLING TOKEN, 1812, MILSON AND T. PRESTON, WINE AND SPIRITS DEALERS, EF, WALES, ANGLESEY, DRUID'S HEAD LEFT IN WREATH, WITH 25 ACORNS, R THE ANGLESEY MINES HALFPENNY, 1788 ABOVE CYPHER, E. PAYABLE IN LONDON OR LIVERPOOL, EF, HEAVY FLAN, R. TRACES OF LUSTRE AROUND LEGEND, ANOTHER ½d, DRUID'S HEAD L IN WREATH, 32 ACORNS R. PAY THE BEARER ONE HALFPENNY, 1793, EF AND A ½d, HEAD LEFT R. CROWNED HARP, NORTH WALES, FAIR, HAMPSHIRE, GOSPORT, BUST OF SIR BEVOIS, R. SAILING SHIP, 1794. E. PAYABLE AT JORDANS, DRAPER, GOSPORT, EF BUT DIE FAULT ABOVE HELMET AND LETTERING WEAKLY STRUCK IN PLACES, MIDDLESEX NEWGATE PRISON, FRONT OF PRISON, MDCCXLIV, R. 8 LINE INSCRIPTION, REEDED EDGE, ABOUT EF, (NEW) GATE WEAKLY STRUCK WITH E. K ABOVE, AND HOLT WEAK, MAIL COACH, (2), COACH AND HORSES, R. CYPHER BELOW, M OF PALMER ABOVE S, AND 1797 BELOW M OF PALMER ABOVE IN, PIDCOCKS EXHIBITION , R. TWO-HEADED COW, LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY, 1792, STAFFORD HALFPENNY 1797, MEDAL, OPENING OF NEW LONDON BRIDGE, 1831 AND A FRENCH MEDAL, EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE, 1900 [13]
Lot 40
2001 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE CONVERTIBLE SPORTS TOURER Chassis No: SCAZK29E11CH68611 Engine No: 102494L410M/T2T/R Registration No: 55 CJS - RETAINED. New No. tba Date of first registration: 06/07/2001 Specification: As per manufacturers specification + owners preference options to sundry items as per invoice on file including tracker device. Bodywork: Fountain Blue with Magnolia hide upholstery with French Navy piping & trim panels, matching Magnolia pinstriped coach-line to bodywork, French Navy and Dark Blue mohair lined hood; French Navy and Magnolia split-top roll; dark highly figured Burr-Walnut woodwork with cross-banding and boxwood inlay to fascia and trim panels; Dark Blue lambs-wool rugs, Rolls-Royce logo motifs to both headrests and waist-rails; two umbrellas fitted to boot, and top tint to windscreen. History: Ordered new in February 2001, delivered and purchase completed in July 2001 via Marque Specialists Michael Powles (Leicester) Ltd to the late Mr Charles Swain, it is believed the very last example of this model in right-hand drive specification produced before the take-over of Rolls-Royce by the BMW Company. A one-owner car with very low mileage, and presented in pristine condition. A file of original correspondence, specification and related documentation, including service and repair bills & invoices accompanied by the V5C registration document and last MoT certificates etc. Documentation available currently only up to 2010 at which point the car had covered just 7,600 miles. If any further history or related documentation should be found, it will be made available during pre-viewing and at point of sale by auction.9650 is the genuine recorded mileage of the vehicle
Lot 298
A 19th century mineralogy collection of Shropshire interest, comprising a selection of quarts and other stone specimens in a 19th century animal hide covered dome toped trunk, the underside of the lid with label 'Hill R, Hawkstone' and a hand written booklet by H Y Shaw entitled 'notes on Hawkstone Birds', with a lacquered brass three drawer Luzo telescope in leather case (at faut)
Lot 316
A 19th century military deed box, black painted exterior with applied plaque engraved 'D.I Gen'l R Bentham R.N' along with a photograph, 21cm x 78cm x 32cmNote: The obituary in the British Medical Journal 23rd June 1917 states 'Inspector-General Robert Bentham R.N who died recently at Ealing, aged 70, received his medical education at University College, London, and took the diplomas of L.R.C.P and S.Edin in 1868. He joined the the medical service of the Royal Navy and reached the rank of Deputy Inspector-General in September 1901; he served at the Plymouth Hospital from 1902 to 1904 and was in charge of the Malta Hospital from 1904 to 1907, he retired in March 1907 with the rank of Inspector-General of Hospitals and Fleets. He was formerly the representative of the Royal Naval Medical Service on the Central Council of the British Medical Council.'
Lot 740
English School - military portrait -Early 19th century, Oil on panel, Portrait probably depicting Capt. Robert Stein Forlong of the Scots Greys in uniform, served 1829 - 1843,Bearing labels verso 'R&J Finlay, carver, gilder and printseller to His Majesty, 9 Miller Street, Glasgow', 22cm x 17cm, Gilt framed
Lot 2539
Corgi 1/50th scale Road Transport Group, 4 boxed examples, to include AN13418 J.R.Adams ERF ECT Olympic Curtainside, CC13903 Stan Robinson Ltd Foden Alpha Curtainside Lorry, CC13901 JH Jones and Son Foden Alpha Aggregate Tipper, and CC13902 R and H Scott Timber Haulage Foden Alpha Log Trailer, Trailer has fatigued, possible casting fault (A/F-BG)
Lot 2646
Spark Models 1/43rd scale resin Racing Car Group, 5 as issued examples, to include S2572 Saleen S7-R Larbre Competition No.50 LM 2010, S1470 Dome S102-Judd Dome Racing No.11 LM2008, S0493 BMW X5 No.207 Dakar 2004, S0688 Audi R15 TDI Audi Sport North America No.2 LM2009, and S0262 Lotus 47 No.44 LM1967
Lot 1250
Two sets of WWI Medals for two family members, being three medals presented to Corporal C.A.C. (Carson) Smith 115093 F.G.H. (Fort Garry Horse - Canada) 1914-1918 War & Victory, and Geo. V Bravery medal and a Birks 10K Municipality of Spy Hill "He fought for freedom and honour" medallion, Canadian Engineers Badge together with letter from Overseas Military Forces of Canada, sent to Gordon A. Smith in Bideford, N. Devon; plus four WWI Medals presented to 745 Cpl. G.A. (Gordon) Smith, Devon R. including 1914-1918 War & Victory, 1914-18 Star and Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, Carson was killed in action and is named on the Ypres memorial and Gordon was a Prisoner of War in Mesopotamia having survived the Siege of Kut el Amara.
Lot 271
A good quality wooden framed set of Star Wars Episode One wide vision Tops cards (metallic), a wooden display frame containing a collection of six Star Wars Tops laser cards (metallic), a Dark Empire set of embossed collectors cards in a metal collectors tin, a Toys R Us gold card displaying Star Wars logo, a Darth Vader Tops finest chrome card signed by Dan Brereton with certificate of authenticity No.69 and a collection of thirty Star Wars related Empire Stirkes Back Tops photo cards with check list verso, all appear mint (signed card located in cabinet 4)
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