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A fine George III silver gilt mounted presentation sword by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, the blade inscribed "St Sebastian taken by storm XXX1st August MDCCCXIII, to one side and to "Lieut. Colonel Snodgrass. This sabre is presented by his townsmen of Paisley joined by several noblemen and gentlemen in its vicinity is an expression of high esteem for his character and admiration of his distinguished services in the course of his country and her allies. Paisley MDCCCXII" to the other side, London 1813, together with an illuminated proclamation, with seals, boxed, to Kenneth Snodgrass (c.1830) length 35in.See lot 635 for the medal awarded to Captain Snodgrass. The following obituary was originally published in the Illustrated Sydney News,10th December 1853 page. 5Snodgrass, Kenneth (1784-1853)The late Colonel Snodgrass was born in the west of Scotland about the year 1784. The Colonel was the eldest son of a Doctor of Divinity of the Church of Scotland, and his mother was the sister of Sir K. Douglass, Baronet. At an early age he entered the army, and distinguished himself as an officer of the 52nd Regiment. His excellent military qualities soon attracted the General in command, and he was on various occasions selected as leader of extraordinary attacks on the French during the war in Spain, and for many years was entrusted with the sole command of Portuguese battalions. In the "Exploits of Wellington," "Maxwell's Life of Wellington," and the "Subaltern," this distinguished officer's courage as victoriously leading the "forlorn hope" at St. Sebastian, is particularly narrated. On that occasion the Colonel, then only a Major, lost 200 men, before he reached the bastions of the fortress. The citadel was taken by Snodgrass and four hundred British soldiers, the French fighting hand to hand. For this act he was presented with a magnificent gold sword and medal. The Colonel was twice wounded, as a recompense for which he enjoyed a considerable pension until his death. When Sir .T. Franklin left Van Diemen's Land, he administered the civil government of that island, and afterwards that of New South Wales, between the departure of Sir Richard Bourke, and the arrival of Sir G. Gipps. His venerable mother only died about a year ago, aged 90; his brother, the late Lieut. Colonel Snodgrass, formerly aide-de-camp to Sir Archibald Campbell, the conqueror of Burmah in 1825, died several years ago. The late Colonel Snodgrass has left two married daughters and several sons, one a major in the 96th regiment in India. He was no less distinguished for his social qualities, his unbounded hospitality, and goodness of heart, than for his military acquirements. He was well known in the colony as Commander of the Forces and originator of the Mounted Police during the desperate bushranging period. The Colonel died on the banks of the Hunter, of gout in the stomach, in October, 1853.
4x WW1 Hallmarked Silver Rimmed Sweetheart Brooches, all being London 1917 examples, for 20th County of London regiment, London Rifle Brigade, Royal Artillery and Army Service Corps. All with brooch fittings to the reverse. All with sticker residue to the reverse. (4 items)
Selection of Waist Belt Clasp Parts, Martingale Badges & Cross Belt Pieces, including two piece Rifle Brigade cross belt piece with lion head centre, 5th West York Militia waist belt clasp section, 2x Victorian general pattern martingale badges, brass Infantry Mounted Officers martingale badge, 4x brass HAC grenade badges, Kings crown Royal Navy brass buckle section, Royal Corps of Transport silver gilt and enamel helmet plate (missing one lug), plus other items. Various conditions, viewing strongly recommended.
2x WW2 Free Norwegian Forces Cap Badges, consisting of hallmarked silver officers example made by J R Gaunt & Son with hallmarks for Birmingham 1943, complete with two lug fittings. Accompanied by a white metal other ranks example with two lug fittings to the reverse. Worn by members of the Free Norwegian Forces most of which formed 1 and 5 troop of No 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando.
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