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58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer's Albert shako plate circa 1844-55. A fine and rare gilt example. Crow

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Lot 13

58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer's Albert shako plate circa 1844-55. A fine and rare gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel sprays entwined with battle honours. Between the sprays, a strap inscribed 'Rutlandshire' with seeded gilt '58' to centre on burnished gilt domed ground. Above the strap, the Castle on a scroll inscribed 'Gibraltar'. Reverse complete with both original horizontal loops and both pairs of fixing wires behind the crown.Minimal service wear. VGC

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16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot Georgian Regency pattern shako plate circa 1822-29, A fine rare silver example. Facetted

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Lot 136

16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot Georgian Regency pattern shako plate circa 1822-29, A fine rare silver example. Facetted Garter Star mounted with crowned roped circlet, the central white enamel disc copper with gilt numerals 'XVI', one retaining wire absent. Two horizontal loops to reverse. VGC

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16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot Georgian Regency pattern shako plate circa 1816-22. A fine rare gilt example. Crowned do

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Lot 138

16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot Georgian Regency pattern shako plate circa 1816-22. A fine rare gilt example. Crowned domed disc with beaded border mounted with silver '16' between laurel sprays. Two loops to reverse. VGC

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Indian Army. Scots Company, Bombay Volunteer Rifles 1915 Birmingham hallmarked silver glengarry badge A fine rare stout die-s

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Lot 146

Indian Army. Scots Company, Bombay Volunteer Rifles 1915 Birmingham hallmarked silver glengarry badge A fine rare stout die-stamped Officer's example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) following the style of The London Scottish. Two loops to reverse. VGC

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Scottish. Aberdeen Cadet Corps Officer's glengarry badge. A fine rare die-stamped silvered example. Oval title scroll resting

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Lot 155

Scottish. Aberdeen Cadet Corps Officer's glengarry badge. A fine rare die-stamped silvered example. Oval title scroll resting in thistle sprays; St. Andrew and Cross to centre. Two replacement loops to reverse. VGC

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New Zealand / Scottish. Dunedin Highland Rifle Volunteers Officer's glengarry badge. A fine rare die-stamped silver plated ex

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Lot 161

New Zealand / Scottish. Dunedin Highland Rifle Volunteers Officer's glengarry badge. A fine rare die-stamped silver plated example. Thistle star mounted with St. Andrew and Cross. Two loops to reverse. VGC

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6th Inniskilling Dragoons Victorian 1888 hallmarked silver arm badge. A very fine and rare example by B & P (Bent & Parker).

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Lot 167

6th Inniskilling Dragoons Victorian 1888 hallmarked silver arm badge. A very fine and rare example by B & P (Bent & Parker). Enniskillen Castle with St. George's Colours flying, resting on 'Inniskilling 1887 Dragoons' scroll. Hollow construction with flat plate to reverse bearing three loops and finely engraved 'Sergeant H. Briggs, Inniskilling Dragoons, Pietermaritzburg 21st June 1887'. VGC Produced to commemorate Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Regiment garrisoned at Fort Napier, Pietermaritzburg 1881-90.

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Irish. Royal Munster Fusiliers Officer's glengarry grenade circa 1881-96. A good rare gilt example. Flaming grenade mounted w

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Lot 179

Irish. Royal Munster Fusiliers Officer's glengarry grenade circa 1881-96. A good rare gilt example. Flaming grenade mounted with the Arms of the Province of Munster (three gilt crowns on a silver lined shield). Three pairs of wire to reverse. Some service wear. GC

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Royal Marines Commissioned Bandmaster's waist belt clasp circa 1920-30 A rare fine gilt example. Circlet inscribed 'Royal Mar

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Lot 206

Royal Marines Commissioned Bandmaster's waist belt clasp circa 1920-30 A rare fine gilt example. Circlet inscribed 'Royal Marines'; seeded centre mounted with Royal Crest in silver. Universal pattern rococo belt loops. Non matching numbers. VGC

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58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot William IV pre 1834 Field Officer's waist belt plate. A fine and rare example. Burnished

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Lot 211

58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot William IV pre 1834 Field Officer's waist belt plate. A fine and rare example. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver strap inscribed 'Montis insignia calpe' and 'LVIII Regt.'; within the strap, the Castle and Key. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC Became 2nd Bn. Northamptonshire Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881.

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Indian Army. 4th Madras Native Infantry Victorian Officer's waist belt clasp. A very fine and rare interlocking example with

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Lot 212

Indian Army. 4th Madras Native Infantry Victorian Officer's waist belt clasp. A very fine and rare interlocking example with matching bench marks to both halves. Circlet comprising a laurel wreath, burnished gilt centre mounted with silver elephant on 'Assaye' scroll surmounted by scroll inscribed '23rd September 1803'. Universal pattern rococo belt loops. Minor service wear. VGC

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Canadian / Scottish. Newfoundland Highlanders rare glengarry badge circa 1907-14. A fine die-stamped example. Brass caribou's

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Lot 215

Canadian / Scottish. Newfoundland Highlanders rare glengarry badge circa 1907-14. A fine die-stamped example. Brass caribou's head on title scroll. Two loops to reverse. VGC See 'Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971' by W & K Bloomer No. 458.Provenance. Ex Hugh King Collection, Bosleys October 2009, Lot 585.

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South Africa. Natal Frontier Guard Victorian pouch belt plate or pouch badge. A fine exceptionally rare die-stamped bronzed e

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Lot 230

South Africa. Natal Frontier Guard Victorian pouch belt plate or pouch badge. A fine exceptionally rare die-stamped bronzed example. Skull and crossed bones over 'F G' resting on 'Slay and Spare Not' scroll. Three screw posts to reverse complete with original washers and hooped nuts. VGC Raised around 1858 at Ladysmith with a strength of 36 mounted men. this green glad force served with Captain Allison's Force which entered Bastutoland in 1873 in pursuit of King Langalibalele of the AmaHlubi. Amalgamated with the Natal Caribineers.

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1st Somersetshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR's helmet plate circa 1880-81 A good rare short-lived die-stamped white metal

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1st Somersetshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR's helmet plate circa 1880-81 A good rare short-lived die-stamped white metal example. Crowned star bearing laurel wreath and strap inscribed '1st Somersetshire R.V.', strung bugle to voided centre. Three pinched and opened loops to reverse. VGC Became 1st VB Somerset Light Infantry in 1881.

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11th (Lonsdale) Battalion Border Regiment 1914 London hallmarked silver cap badge. A fine rare example by SG (the notable sil

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Lot 240

11th (Lonsdale) Battalion Border Regiment 1914 London hallmarked silver cap badge. A fine rare example by SG (the notable silversmith Sebastian Garrard). Crest of the Earl of Lonsdale resting on scrolls inscribed 'Eleventh Battalion' 'Border Regiment'. Two replacement loops to reverse. VGC Raised on 17th September, 1914 by the Earl of Lonsdale in Carlisle, Kendal and Workington with HQ in Penrith.

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Royal Welsh Fusiliers post 1908 Territorial Bn. Officer's cap badge. A very fine and rare die-stamped silver plated flaming g

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Lot 256

Royal Welsh Fusiliers post 1908 Territorial Bn. Officer's cap badge. A very fine and rare die-stamped silver plated flaming grenade; the ball mounted with gilt title circlet and Prince of Wales plumes. 'South Africa 1900-02' honour scroll beneath the ball. Two blades to reverse. Tarnished. VGC South Africa 1900-02' granted to all three VB's in 1905.

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Royal Dragoons rare Victorian Officer's cap badge circa 1896-01. Fine die-cast gilt Royal Crest on silver title scroll. Three

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Lot 259

Royal Dragoons rare Victorian Officer's cap badge circa 1896-01. Fine die-cast gilt Royal Crest on silver title scroll. Three loops to reverse. VGC

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Royal Tank Corps Officer's 1924 beret badge. A very fine and rare example by JR Gaunt, London. Gilt crowned laurel sprays bea

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Lot 261

Royal Tank Corps Officer's 1924 beret badge. A very fine and rare example by JR Gaunt, London. Gilt crowned laurel sprays bearing scroll inscribed 'Fear Naught' across the lower portion. To the centre, a silver tank pointing to the reverse. VGC. (as KK 1922)

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14th King's Hussars Officer's 'cart wheel' cap badge circa 1915-22. An exceptionally fine and rare gilt die-stamped example b

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Lot 272

14th King's Hussars Officer's 'cart wheel' cap badge circa 1915-22. An exceptionally fine and rare gilt die-stamped example by J & Co (Jennens). Garter with central Royal crest on backing plate, title scroll below. Two loops to reverse VGC

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Coldstream Guards Regimental Orderley's pouch badge. A fine very rare example. Die-stamped gilt Garter star riveted to gilt s

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Lot 276

Coldstream Guards Regimental Orderley's pouch badge. A fine very rare example. Die-stamped gilt Garter star riveted to gilt slip. Two screw posts to reverse. A little wear to gilt. VGC Approx. 4 x 5 cm. Identification by Guards Museum

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South Staffordshire Regiment post 1881 Officer's glengarry badge. A very fine and rare example believed worn by Field Officer

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Lot 278

South Staffordshire Regiment post 1881 Officer's glengarry badge. A very fine and rare example believed worn by Field Officers only. Gilt crowned Stafford Knot. Three loops to reverse. VGC

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Royal Marines Light Infantry Groningen cap badge. A good extremely rare pressed 'pot metal' example. Crowned oval strap 'Per

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Lot 296

Royal Marines Light Infantry Groningen cap badge. A good extremely rare pressed 'pot metal' example. Crowned oval strap 'Per Mare Per Terram' with Union Jack to lined centre. Original pin fitting to reverse. VGC Senior RMLI NCO's among other, after the defeat of the RND at Antwerp 1914 , rather than surrender to the Germans, marched to Holland where they were interned in Groningen Camp.

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Tank Corps WW1 Officer's 1917 London hallmarked silver arm badge. A very fine and exceedingly rare example by the Goldsmiths

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Lot 298

Tank Corps WW1 Officer's 1917 London hallmarked silver arm badge. A very fine and exceedingly rare example by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company of 112 Regent Street, London. Contoured to fit on the arm. Two loops to reverse. Minor service wear. VGC

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Essex Imperial Yeomanry cap badge pre 1908. A fine rare large die-stamped brass example. Crowned strap inscribed 'Audacter et

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Lot 301

Essex Imperial Yeomanry cap badge pre 1908. A fine rare large die-stamped brass example. Crowned strap inscribed 'Audacter et sincere', Arms of Essex to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1365) Audacter et sincere' motto of Lt.Col. R.B.Colvin CB who raised the Regiment on 13th February 1902.

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1st Hampshire Battalion of Rifle Volunteers forage cap badge circa 1880-1885. A good rare die-stamped brass example. Large Ba

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Lot 302

1st Hampshire Battalion of Rifle Volunteers forage cap badge circa 1880-1885. A good rare die-stamped brass example. Large Bath style cross bearing a crowned circular strap, '1st Hants Battalion', in the centre the county Rose. Two loops to reverse. VGC HQ. Winchester, in 1885 became the 1st Volunteer Battalion. See 'The Military Insignia of Hampshire & Isle of Wight' by Woods, Fig 3.16.

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Royal Bucks Hussars Officer's Edward VII cap badge circa 1908-10 only A good rare silvered example. Crowned Garter resting on

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Lot 310

Royal Bucks Hussars Officer's Edward VII cap badge circa 1908-10 only A good rare silvered example. Crowned Garter resting on scroll 'Royal Bucks Hussars'; EdVII Cypher to centre. Two loops to reverse, one an old replacement. One of the two tongues securing the backing plate absent, the other a replacement. Minor polishing to highpoints. GC (KK 1331)

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3rd VB Northumberland Fusiliers 1902 Birmingham hallmarked silver piper's plaid brooch. A good rare example hollow silver by

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Lot 325

3rd VB Northumberland Fusiliers 1902 Birmingham hallmarked silver piper's plaid brooch. A good rare example hollow silver by E. & Co. Ltd. (Elkington. Circular four and a quarter inch diameter hollow silver strap inscribed '3rd Vol. Batt. Northumberland Fusiliers; mounted to the centre, St. George and the Dragon with scroll beneath inscribed 'Quo fata vocant'. The base of the strap ornamented with a flaming grenade. Stout pin to reverse. Securing wires replaced with solder otherwise GC. It is believed only about 12 or so of these were ever made.

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Scottish. 74th (Highlanders) Regiment Victorian Officer's pre 1881 plaid brooch. A very fine and rare unmarked silver example

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Lot 326

Scottish. 74th (Highlanders) Regiment Victorian Officer's pre 1881 plaid brooch. A very fine and rare unmarked silver example. Burnished quoit finely engraved with 13 battle honours entwined with a thistle wreath, the centre set with a facetted glass foiled citrine. Reverse bearing stout contoured pin. VGC 74th became 2nd Bn Highland Light Infantry 1/7/881

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65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment 19th Century Officer's Belltop shako plate circa 1828-44 A fine and rare example.

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Lot 328

65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment 19th Century Officer's Belltop shako plate circa 1828-44 A fine and rare example. Large rich gilt crowned star mounted with facetted silver star bearing silver 'India' scroll, centrally gilt Royal Tiger on ground, below the Tiger a silver scroll, 'Arabia' over '65'. Two horizontal loops to reverse. Gilt a little toned. VGC

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Light Dragoons George III Officer's Tarleton helmet plate circa 1800-12. A rare die-stamped silver on copper example of Gener

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Lot 329

Light Dragoons George III Officer's Tarleton helmet plate circa 1800-12. A rare die-stamped silver on copper example of General Pattern. Crowned Union Spray with 'Die et Mon Droit' scroll looped round the stems, lower section absent. Four fixing wires to reverse and two holes. Crown reaffixed.

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Hertfordshire Light Horse Victorian helmet plate circa 1862-79. A good rare example. Crowned brass Rococo shield mounted with

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Lot 330

Hertfordshire Light Horse Victorian helmet plate circa 1862-79. A good rare example. Crowned brass Rococo shield mounted with nickel silver oval strap 'Herts Light Horse' with WR cypher to centre. Two of three double blade sittings to reverse. VGC

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WW2 12 Commando Printed Shoulder Title & Combined Ops Worn by the Commanding Officer Lord Sysonby A rare attributed printed '

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Lot 346

WW2 12 Commando Printed Shoulder Title & Combined Ops Worn by the Commanding Officer Lord Sysonby A rare attributed printed 'No 12 Commando' shoulder title.... Printed Combined Operations badge. ... and Queen's Regiment Officer Bronze Cap worn by the units Commanding Officer Lieuteant Colonel Lord Sysonby. Both cloth badges show signs of having been removed from a uniform. The badges are accompanied by two letters on 12 Commando headed paper. The first typed, the second hand written. The second letter clearly states 'I enclose my old Regimental badge (Queen's Royal Regiment), also a Combined Operations sign, and a Commando sign. I am sorry that the last two have had to be taken off my old battle dress and are not new, but we have no new ones at present'. The letter is dated 16th March 1943. The letter and badges had been sent to a Mr Richards of Aberdeenshire who had collected and sent a quantity of postage stamps to be used by the Commandos. The badges sent as a thank you. Number 12 Commando was formed in August 1940 in Northern Ireland, they carried out a number of small-scale raids in Norway and France between 1941 and 1943 before being disbanded in December 1943 and its personnel dispersed to other commando units.

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9th Foot (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot Victorian OR's 'Albert' shako plate circa 1839-55. A rare die-stamped brass excavate

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9th Foot (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot Victorian OR's 'Albert' shako plate circa 1839-55. A rare die-stamped brass excavated example. Crowned raised circular wreath, half of oak, half of laurel; within the wreath on a lined ground, the numerals '9'. Original lead soldered loops to reverse absent, crown reattached and repairs to reverse. 9th proceeded to Crimea in November 1854 and took part in operations against Sevastopol until the end of the siege

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Scottish. King's Own Scottish Borderers Victorian pipe banner. A good rare blue cotton swallow tailed example with blue twist

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Lot 409

Scottish. King's Own Scottish Borderers Victorian pipe banner. A good rare blue cotton swallow tailed example with blue twist cord tassel to three sides. One side bears the Royal Crest over tri-part scroll 'Inveritate Religionis Confido' beautifully worked in coloured threads; the other side bears embroidered Arms of Edinburgh. Three tapes for attaching to drone. Slight service wear. GC

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Boer War 1900 Dated British Cavalry Mess Tin and Leather Cover. A rare example of the regulation pattern cavalry pattern roun

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Lot 419

Boer War 1900 Dated British Cavalry Mess Tin and Leather Cover. A rare example of the regulation pattern cavalry pattern round mess tin, with makers tablet of 'M & C' and dated 1900. ... Complete with original grained polished brown leather cover. Slight wear GC.

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Shanghai Volunteer Corps Cavalry Horse 100 Round Bandolier. A rare early example circa 1900 of a polished brown leather bando

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Lot 421

Shanghai Volunteer Corps Cavalry Horse 100 Round Bandolier. A rare early example circa 1900 of a polished brown leather bandolier. The specially shaped belt tailored to accommodate a horse's neck is mounted with ten pouches that would hold five rifle rounds. The belt with clear 'SVC' stamps. Near VGC.

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Horse Harness. Boer War 1900 British Cavalry Lance Bucket. A rare polished leather example with clear makers stamp of 'Ross &

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Lot 423

Horse Harness. Boer War 1900 British Cavalry Lance Bucket. A rare polished leather example with clear makers stamp of 'Ross & Co. Ltd 1900' Minor service and age wear GC.

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Horse Harness. British Army 1856 Pattern Wooden Arch Issue Saddle. An extremely rare example of the first standard War Depart

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Lot 428

Horse Harness. British Army 1856 Pattern Wooden Arch Issue Saddle. An extremely rare example of the first standard War Department issue saddle. This example with wood arch, original leatherworker, this stamped with the makers details of 'Middlemore' and date 1859. The woodwork retains a number of WD issue stamps etc and iron furniture. Also complete with what appear to be early pattern stirrups. Leather remains supple, some period and later repairs. Overall GC. The vendor believes this to be one of a handful examples, known to have survived.

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Horse Harness. British Army Zulu War Period 1871 Pattern Issue Saddle. A rare example of a flat iron arch saddle. Complete wi

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Lot 430

Horse Harness. British Army Zulu War Period 1871 Pattern Issue Saddle. A rare example of a flat iron arch saddle. Complete with original brown leather covering and flaps. Makers stamp of Ashford & Wing of Birmingham to the leather, one strap dated 1871. Overall GC some age wear.

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Netherlands Royal South Holland Life Saving Society Gold Medal for Saving Life from a Shipwreck. A very fine and rare example

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Lot 463

Netherlands Royal South Holland Life Saving Society Gold Medal for Saving Life from a Shipwreck. A very fine and rare example engraved to 'A. St.Vincent Nepean 22 January 1881'. This award was made to Captain A St. Vincent Nepean (1844-1914) RN and District Inspector of Lifeboats for his part in the rescue of the crew of the steamer 'Ingerid' stranded on the Sunk Sand, in thick fog and a snowstorm. Captain A St. Vincent Nepean was onboard the Harwick. For his action in the rescue he was also awarded the RNLI Gold Medal.Details of the rescue:'20-21 January 1881: The 438 ton Dutch screw steamship Ingerid of Rotterdam on passage from Norway to Naples, Italy, with a cargo of fish, struck the Sunk Sand, off Clacton, Essex, on 17 January. Seven men left the steamship the next day in one of her boats, whilst two more men were lost overboard, which left the Master and six men lashed to the foremast in bitterly cold conditions. When the wreck was finally reported by the Cork lightship on the 20th, the Harwich lifeboat Springwell set out at 7pm, but the frost had been so severe that a way had to be cut through the ice to the harbour mouth. After a difficult journey the lifeboat found the wreck between 4 and 5am and, at the second attempt, put a line aboard. The lifeboat crew, led by Mr Britton and including Captain Nepean, boarded and helped the survivors into their boat which set off on the return journey. Arriving at the Cork lightship, they encountered the Lowestoft tug Despatch which took them in tow, and they reached Harwich, just before 10am on the 21st.' (Lifeboat Gallantry by Barry Cox)Assistant Coxswain William Britton was awarded the RNLI Silver Medal and the Royal South Holland Life Saving Sociaty Silver Medal

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WW1 Royal Marine Light Infantry Distinguished Conduct Medal, Naval MSM China 1900 Group of Six Medals A rare and fine fightin

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Lot 464

WW1 Royal Marine Light Infantry Distinguished Conduct Medal, Naval MSM China 1900 Group of Six Medals A rare and fine fighting citation Distinguished Conduct Medal group awarded to Colour Sergeant Sergeant George William Woodard DCM., MSM. who having fought in China in 1900 saw service in East & West Africa, before winning the DCM on the Western Front. Comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'PO-10112 SJT G.W. WOODARD RMLI', China Medal 'G. WOODARD PTE RM HMS ORLANDO', British War Medal, Victory Medal, 'PO 10112 CR SJT G.W. WOODARD RMLI', Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR), 'PO-10112 G.W. WOODARD SERGEANT RMLI', Royal Marines Meritorious Service Medal (GVIR), 'PO.10112 CR SGT G.W. WOODARD DCM 6.5.51'. Group mounted for display. ... Accompanied by a corresponding miniature medal group. ... Also a gold plated half hunter pocket watch, with engraved presentation 'PRESENTED TO SERGT G WOODARD BY 23RD S S SQUAD RMLI DEAL. AS A SMALL TOKEN OD ESTEEM JULY 1916. The pocket watch is not in working order. Contained in the original Deal retailers case. (3 parts) The announcement of the award of the DCM appeared in the London Gazette on the 3rd October 1918.'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action, when in charge of a Lewis Gun most of his men around him had become casualties and five distinct rushes were made by the enemy on his position, and it was owing to his gun this position of the line was not broken. Again later though his gun was put out of action by an enemy bullet he repaired the damage under extremely heavy fire and silenced the enemy machine gun which was inflicting heavy casualties on our troops. On all occasions he has set a magnificent example of gallantry and devotion to duty'.Colour Sergeant Sergeant George William Woodard DCM., MSM. was born in 1881 and enlisted into the Royal Marine Light Infantry on the 23rd November 1898. He was posted to HMS Orlando during the China War of 1900. Promoted to Corporal in 1904, he attained the rank of Sergeant in August 1913 and was awarded the LS&GC Medal on the 16th April 1914. On the outbreak of the Great War he was serving as an Instructor in Musketry at Deal. He remained here until January 1917 when he was attached to the West African Frontier Force and saw service in West Africa and later East Africa. He returned to Britain on the 13th July1918 and very quickly embarked to France. It is believed the DCM was won for action at Loupart Wood which took place on the 25th August 1918, indicating that Woodard had only been in France for a matter of weeks before earning the DCM. Promoted to Colour Sergeant in July 1918, he remained with the 'Royals' until 1926 when he enlisted into the Royal Marines Police as a Constable. He received his final discharge on the 13th February 1931. He was recommended for the award of the Meritorious Service Medal on the 8th August 1923, which he finally received on the 6th April 1951 at the age of 70 years.

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58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot George IV pre 1830 OR's shoulder belt plate. A good rare die-cast brass example. Rectang

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Lot 47

58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of Foot George IV pre 1830 OR's shoulder belt plate. A good rare die-cast brass example. Rectangular plate bearing 'PENINSULA' scroll over crowned oval 'Gibralter' strap with central '58' over tri-part scroll 'EGYPT VITTORIA MAIDA'. Two hooks and two studs to reverse. Some service wear otherwise GC. (see Parkyn 384) Became 2nd Bn. Northamptonshire Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881.

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Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Engraved with years of service An extremely rare exa

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Lot 470

Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Engraved with years of service An extremely rare example, being one of only four narrow suspension examples with years of service to the edge. Awarded to 'JAMES OERAM PTE 16TH CO RMLI 21 YRS'. The medal is accompanied by the original card box of issue with ink name (folded flat). ... Also a small original photograph. Private James Oeram was born in 1834 a native of Blackman in Essex. He enlisted into the RMLI in 1855, he remained a Private for the whole of his 21 years service and of that spent three years afloat on HMS James Watt. On the 29th September 1876 he was awarded the LS&GC Medal. This example being engraved with years and is one of only four known examples (See The Naval Long Service Medals by Kenneth Douglas-Morris which confirms details).

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13th Light Dragoons Victorian OR's shako plate circa 1857-61. A fine rare die-stamped brass example. Crowned Maltese cross wi

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Lot 51

13th Light Dragoons Victorian OR's shako plate circa 1857-61. A fine rare die-stamped brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with battle honours and 'LIGHT DRAGOONS' to the raised edges. To the centre, XIII in a strap 'VIRET IN AETERNUM'. Two original lead soldered iron loops to reverse. VGC Took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade. Converted to hussars in 8.4.1861

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Border Regiment Commanding Officer's Double Issue of the India General Service Medal 1895. This rare double issue was awarded

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Lot 522

Border Regiment Commanding Officer's Double Issue of the India General Service Medal 1895. This rare double issue was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Henry Montagu Shallett O'Brien whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, he had the honour of commanding the 1st Bn in 1912.Comprising: Two examples of the India General Service Medal, clasp 'Waziristan 1894-5', 'CAPT H.M.S. O'BRIEN 2ND BN BORDER REGT'. Second example similar named. Lieutenant Colonel Henry Montagu Shallett O'Brien was appointed a Lieutenant in the Border Regiment on the 10th May 1882, being promoted Captain in December 1891. He served with the 2nd Battalion during the Waziristan Field Force expedition of 1894-1895. He appears to have returned to the United Kingdom and saw no service in South Africa. In 1911 with the rank of Major he was once again serving in India with the 1st Bn and is confirmed on the 1911 Delhi Durbar Roll. The following year 1912 he took command of the Battalion. No record can be found by Bosleys to entitlement of Great War Medals.

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British Union of Fascists BUF circa 1939 Standard Size Flash & Circle B.U.F. Supporters' Badge. A rare original circa 1939 'B

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Lot 570

British Union of Fascists BUF circa 1939 Standard Size Flash & Circle B.U.F. Supporters' Badge. A rare original circa 1939 'British Union of Fascists lapel badge', a flash and circle fretted design in silver plated brass produced for a member of the BUF to wear in civilian clothing. Very good condition, retaining original single spiral turned pin fitting. Standard Size

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British Union of Fascists BUF circa 1939 Miniature Size Flash & Circle B.U.F. Supporters' Badge. A rare original circa 1939 '

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Lot 571

British Union of Fascists BUF circa 1939 Miniature Size Flash & Circle B.U.F. Supporters' Badge. A rare original circa 1939 'British Union of Fascists lapel badge', a flash and circle fretted design in silver plated brass produced for a member of the BUF to wear in civilian clothing. Very good condition, retaining original single spiral turned pin fitting. MINIATURE Size

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The Fascist Union of British Workers 1932-1934, F.U.B.W Membership Lapel Badge by Roden London. A rare original 1932 - 1934 v

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Lot 573

The Fascist Union of British Workers 1932-1934, F.U.B.W Membership Lapel Badge by Roden London. A rare original 1932 - 1934 very short two year existence membership badge for the organisation known as "The Fascist Union of British Workers", small gilded brass and enamel rectangular example bearing the initials "FUBW" above a cog wheel and clenched fist holding a spear; the reverse impressed in relief with maker's details "Roden London" "British Made". Very good condition, retaining original stick pin fitting

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The Link 1937-1939, Anglo-German Fascist Officially Numbered Membership Lapel Badge. A rare original brass and enamel fascist

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Lot 576

The Link 1937-1939, Anglo-German Fascist Officially Numbered Membership Lapel Badge. A rare original brass and enamel fascist membership badge for the organisation known as "The Link" which were in existence for a very short time between the years 1937 and 1939, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and impressed with official issue number "2396. Complete with buttonhole fitting. The Link was a non-party organisation founded by Admiral Sir Barry Domville, K.B.E., C.B, C.M.G., with the view to promote good relations between the British and German peoples. The main office was at "Link House, 230, Strand, London, W.C.2." with other branches in England, Scotland, Ireland and Germany.

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Fleet Air Arm Cold War Period GQ Parachutist 1955 Gold Wing. A rare 9 carat gold example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing

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Lot 577

Fleet Air Arm Cold War Period GQ Parachutist 1955 Gold Wing. A rare 9 carat gold example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1952. Winged parachute bearing the letters GQ. Buttonhole fixing engraved 'No. 600' to reverse which is engraved 'LT J.P. SMITH 5-DEC 1955' and impressed 'Parachutist'. VGC Lieutenant John P 'Jake' Smith was a pilot serving with 830 Squadron operating the Westland Wyvern. On the 5th December he was tasked with practice bombing attacks at the Worthy Down weapons ranges. During a dive attack, his engine failed and the aircraft was uncontrollable, he ejected using his Martin Baker ejector seat fitted with the GQ Parachute. His life was saved. The aircraft engine was later stripped down to find the fault. A Petty Officer coat button was found in the compressor section. Lt Smith returned to flying and was subjected to a second ejection on the aircraft type on the 22nd May 1956. When serving with HMS eagle he ejected into the sea on the down wing leg. An attempt by the Air Sea Rescue helicopter to save him failed as his parachute was in danger of entangling with the helicopter netting. His body was later recovered by a sea boat.

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WW2 GQ Parachutist 1945 wing in gold. A rare 9 carat gold example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks f

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Lot 578

WW2 GQ Parachutist 1945 wing in gold. A rare 9 carat gold example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1945. Winged parachute bearing the letters GQ. Reverse impressed 'GQ Parachute saved my life'. VGC. This is an unnamed example. Whilst working for the Russell Parachute Company, John Gregory met Raymond Quilter. In 1934 they formed the G.Q. Parachute Company in Guildford, Surrey. These wings were awarded by the Company to those who had bailed out of an aircraft and had their lives saved by a GQ parachute. Similarly, the Irvin Parachute Company presented a gold caterpillar and recipients were made a member of 'The Caterpillar Club'.

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WW2 GQ Parachutist 1943 wing in gold. A rare 9 carat gold example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks f

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Lot 579

WW2 GQ Parachutist 1943 wing in gold. A rare 9 carat gold example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1945. Winged parachute bearing the letters GQ. Reverse engraved 'F/SGT B SAYLE 19TH JUNE 1943. 137'. impressed 'GQ Parachute saved my life'. VGC.

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WW2 RAF Escape and Evasion Tunic Button Compass A rare original WW2 issue example appertaining to be an ordinary brass tunic

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Lot 590

WW2 RAF Escape and Evasion Tunic Button Compass A rare original WW2 issue example appertaining to be an ordinary brass tunic button. When the base section is unscrewed opens to reveal a concealed compass. The compass with early four holed pattern compass rose.

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Mogaung Levy Gurkha attributed Officer's pouch belt plate. A rare well cast silvered example. Within laurel sprays surmounted

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Lot 60

Mogaung Levy Gurkha attributed Officer's pouch belt plate. A rare well cast silvered example. Within laurel sprays surmounted by a Guelphic Crown resting on a blank tablet, a Maltese cross with balls to the tips and lions between the arms. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed 'Mogaung Levy', crossed kukris. Four screw posts to reverse. Impredded '29' to each part.GC Attributed to 2nd Grade Havildar Gobal Singh who was awarded the India General Service Medal with clasp 'Kachin Hills'.

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Special Air Service rare gold SAS regimental brooch. A fine example bearing Birmingham 1993, 9 carat gold hallmarks,following

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Lot 609

Special Air Service rare gold SAS regimental brooch. A fine example bearing Birmingham 1993, 9 carat gold hallmarks,following the design of the famous "Winged Dagger" badge of the world's most elite Special Forces. The wings and legendary "Who Dares Wins" motto scroll ornamented in light blue enamel. Brooch pin to reverse, hook with integral safety catch. Height 34 mm. VGC

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WW2 V Force extremely rare regimental brooch. A very fine cap badge size example by J.R & Co. in 'yellow metal' comprising cr

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Lot 610

WW2 V Force extremely rare regimental brooch. A very fine cap badge size example by J.R & Co. in 'yellow metal' comprising crossed Commando knives with 'V' superimposed on the grips, all resting on a blue enamel scroll inscribed 'Force'. Reverse impressed '9C' and bearing brooch pin. VGC Special Service Force formed at Cinnamara, India 1st April 1942 and operated mainly behind Japanese lines until disbanded at Kentung, Burma on 15th January 1946

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Victorian Oxford University Rifle Volunteers Other Rank's Blue Cloth Helmet. A rare example of the regulation Home Service he

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Lot 632

Victorian Oxford University Rifle Volunteers Other Rank's Blue Cloth Helmet. A rare example of the regulation Home Service helmet. Blue cloth complete with white metal spike, rose bosses which support a leather backed chin chain. To the front a Victorian helmet plate with title circlet 'Oxford University Rifle Vol'. The interior retains leather sweatband, this now dry. The overall condition is good. No evidence of another helmet plate having been worn

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Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Officer's Shell Jacket / Mess Uniform. A rare example of shell pattern form. The jacket of dark

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Lot 683

Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Officer's Shell Jacket / Mess Uniform. A rare example of shell pattern form. The jacket of dark blue cloth, edged with regimental pattern bullion cord, gold with blue silk line. This design is repeated to the shoulder cords and to each breast five loops. These with olivettes and concealed fastening, the left breast with a QSA medal ribbon. The interior with crimson silk quilted lining. ... Waistcoat of Regimental pattern, scarlet cloth, edged with gold bullion and to each breast six bullion loops with bullion tassels. ... Overalls these with bullion lace again of Regimental pattern. Overall GC (3 items)

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WW1 Imperial German Prussian Guard Pioneer Officer's Pickelhaube. A very good and rare example, this WW1 manufactured example

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Lot 694

WW1 Imperial German Prussian Guard Pioneer Officer's Pickelhaube. A very good and rare example, this WW1 manufactured example with black fibre skull, front and rear peaks. To the front a Magnificent large Guard pattern eagle mounted to its breast a Guard pattern Star. This with silvered finish, which is matched by the tall spike and trim edging. Complete with original gilt brass chin scales of the correct pattern. The interior with soft brown leather sweatband and retaining upper silk lining, this now part shot. The overall condition is good, some even crazing to the skull and some wear to the plating. Rear peak slightly distorted and the attachment to the skull Retains a good shape.

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German Third Reich Government Official's dagger by Alcoso, Solingen circa 1939-42. A fine rare example with simulated mother

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Lot 745

German Third Reich Government Official's dagger by Alcoso, Solingen circa 1939-42. A fine rare example with simulated mother of pearl grip and silver plated mounts. Eagle's head ornamented pommel, crossguard and langet bearing an eagle and swastika facing same way as pommel, the blade etched with maker's scales logo. Housed in its finely pebbled plated scabbard, the oakleaf bands retaining both loose suspension rings. Toned externally, blade bright. VGC Introduced in March 1939; production ceased in mid 1942.

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