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English ? double barrel top action Flintlock pistol in relic condition, action is complete but rusted solid (frizzen works). Ring neck cock, double barrels of approx .45 calibre, with octagonal riffling (Pistol likely made by Busby & Fox circa 1770). Bag shaped grip with silver shield escution. Bag end of grip broken off. Sold as seen
Flintlock - a fine and extremely interesting 8 bore "Man Stopper" pistol by John Richards (gun maker of the Strand, London 1775 to 1808) full walnut stock in excellent condition. Swan neck cock and original lock signed "John Richards", barrel 9" with engraved tang, brass tipped ramrod, barrel with pleasing plum coloured patina, the walnut stock with plain bag shaped grips and a silver escutcheon which carries the family crest of John James Abercorn (1756 to 1818) Lord Hamilton and 1st Marques Abercorn K.C. and Privy Councillor. Lord Hamiltons family had a long history of bravery in the field and wisdom in council, the Hamilton Crest comprises a Coronet and Crown with an Oak Tree, frame saw and the word "Through". this was incorporated in the family motto after Gilbert de Hamilton killed John de Spencer in 1325. Pursued by the enraged Spencer family he took refuge in a forest and disguised himself as a wood cutter. As the Spencer party rode towards him he shout "Through" (meaning the tree was sawn through), the Spencers rode past taken in by the disguise. This pistol was made for Lord Hamilton the Irish Peer and Politician around 1783 when he became an MP (1782-1789), probably for self protection. He was a close friend of William Pitt The Younger, and awarded the KG on 17/1/1805 and became a Privy Councillor. This piece is in excellent original condition and GWO.
Indian Kukris of good quality, the first a well made Kukri in its leather scabbard complete with two small knives and a silver coloured badge of the 5th Gurkha Rifles, blade etched "India", silver mounts. The second a large well made piece with four small knives carved wooden hilt (2)
Sword - an 1796 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword, blade 31½" signed on top flat by "J. Runkel Solingen", engraved blade with crown of George III and "G.R." and a stand of Arms. Silver wire bound grip, plain knuckle bow, folding shell guard. In over all good condition, no scabbard. Napolionic Wars era with pre 1801 Royal Coat of Arms
Sword - an 1796 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword, blade 31½" , blade etched with crown of George III and "G.R." showing 30% of faded deep blue with minor rusting, silver wire bound grip, plain knuckle bow folding shell guard. In over all good and complete condition. Some wear to hilt gilding, in its brass bound leather scabbard with two hanging rings, minor crack to locket (ring detached but present after old repair), pre 1801 Royal Coat of Arms
1915 Star Trio mounted as worn to 3976 Pte E J Oxley HAC (Pair named Lieut E J Oxley, served with 6th Bn Wilts Regt). With original Mentioned In Despatches Certificate dated 8th Nov 1918 issued by Churchill. Addressed to 1 De Beaiwais Square, London. Lot also includes a `shot up` silver pocket watch and silver cigarette case. (3) EF
Group to 1861373 W/O CL 1 Albert Steven Hoare RE. MBE, Defence Medal, War Medal, GVI Meritorious Service Medal, GVI Regular Army LSGC Medal. MBE Gazetted 1/1/1945. Hoare was a Chief Draftsman who served on Gibraltar during WW2. This interesting lot includes many original items including medal boxes, Regular Army Service Book, Release Book, Pay Book, detailed service history, postcards, drawings, engraved silver wrist watch, other medals, etc etc. (qty)
Group with all full sized medals engraved to Captain W C Cuninghame 79th Highlanders (Her Majesties Body Guard on the Jubilee Medal). Medals mounted in a Payne Moody & Co fitted case with matching original Miniature Medals. Crimea with bars Alma/Balaklava/Sebastopol. Turkish Crimea Medal (British Issue), and Jubilee Medal (silver) 1887 with 1897 clasp. Served as Ensign 26/6/1846, Lieut 31/12/1847 and Captain 13/8/1854. With copied medal rolls/Paperwork GVF-EF (3+3)
Medals and paperwork to 144627 T/Lt Col Patrick Maitland Wilson Rifle Brigade, 2nd Baron Wilson of Libya and Stowlangtoft. Born 1915, Died 2009. Succeeded to the title of 2nd Baron Wilson in 1964 on the death of his father Field Marshal Henry Maitland Wilson. Born Frimley, Surrey. Unfit for Army service in 1939 he reapplied for service in 1940 gaining the position of Honorary Attaché at Cairo May 1940. Mentioned In Despatches 5th August 1943, served as an Intelligence Officer in the Middle East, Mediterranean, France and Germany. The lot includes many original documents including MID Certificate, Security Passes, Officers Release Book, Passport, etc, etc. Medal box of issue (top damaged). Copy of a book written by Lord Wilson `Where The Nazis Came` pub 2002. Various Officers badges, named sewing kit, etc. Medals - Baronets Badge (silver gilt) named Wilson of Libya 1965, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal + MID, Greek Medal for Outstanding Acts 1940, and US Bronze Star. A superb lot ideal for further research. (8)
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