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Lot 54

A Danish pottery preserve pot and silver cover, by Saxbo, model 223, the squat body with pale green glaze, the silver cover with open basket finial, silver stamped '830S' assayer's mark Johannes Siggaard, Copenhagen 1948, facsimile signature 'C.Autosen'?, diameter 9cm, height 7.5cm.Condition report:No issues with the silver cover except for some spot tarnishing, it is a good fit to the pot. The body of the pot has an ingrained hairline running down the full height of one side. Throughout the glaze there are dark lines that appear almost under-glaze which could be hairlines in the body of the pot, or could be a craquelure effect. Adjacent to the ingrained hairline is a slight crack that travels along the rim for 2.5cm, and elsewhere on the rim there is a slight chip. The interior of the pot has ingrained crazing lines to the base. The underside of the pot is good, no damages.

Lot 364

Fourteen Special Constabulary Badges, including: Brighton Police gilt/enamel with brooch fitting, Birmingham City white metal cap badge, Birmingham City KC silver plated/enamel horseshoe fitting, Berks police special reserve KC with horseshoe fitting, Cheshire glit/enamel with brooch fitting, City of Manchester gilt/enamel brooch fitting, City of London police reserve sergeant gilt/red enamel, City of London brass cap badge with slider fitting, City of London QC lapel badge, Kent brass with brooch fitting, Kent KC chrome/enamel, with horseshoe fitting, damage to enamel, Kent QC silver/enamel with horseshoe fitting, Luton KC chrome cap badge with slider fitting, Lancashire QC chrome/enamel with horseshoe fitting, all in good to excellent original condition. (14 items)

Lot 365

Quantity of Special Constabulary Police Badges, including: Brighton Police gilt/enamel with brooch fitting, Hove Special Constable gilt/enamel with horseshoe fitting, Gloucestershire KC gilt/blue enamel cap badge, City of Oxford enamel KC cap badge, Oxfordshire KC chrome cap badge, Hunts KC chrome cap badge, Northamptonshire KC chrome cap badge, Surrey KC white metal cap badge, West Sussex gilt/blue enamel with horseshoe fitting, Southend on Sea Police reserve KC with horseshoe fitting, Lincolnshire KC enamel with horseshoe fitting, Winchester City Police KC chrome with horseshoe fitting, Bucks KC chrome/enamel with horseshoe fitting, Essex KC with horseshoe fitting, Essex War Reserve KC with horseshoe fitting, Berks Police special reserve KC, silver plated/enamel with horseshoe fitting, Kent KC with horseshoe fitting, Hampshire KC with horseshoe fitting, Women’s Auxiliary Police Corps KC enamel, with horseshoe fitting, Leicestershire and Rutland QC with horseshoe fitting and Bournemouth QC with horseshoe fitting, all in fair to excellent condition, except for City of Oxford which is poor to fair.(21 items)

Lot 373

Scarce Borough of Hasting Police Senior Officers Kings Crown Silver Cap badge, sterling silver, blue enamel, cofa centre, with two fixing lugs on reverse.

Lot 374

Bristol Constabulary Senior Police Officers Silver Cap Badge Kings crown, George VI, blue enamel, leather backing, Sterling silver, with two fixing lugs on rear bent over.

Lot 375

West Sussex Constabulary Senior Police Officers Silver cap badge Kings crown, cofa centre, blue enamel, Sterling silver, with two fixing lugs on rear

Lot 565

Victorian Household Cavalry Royal Horse Guards Officers Helmet Belonging to Right Honourable Reginald Herbert 15th Earl of Pembroke & Montgomeryshire, superb example of a late Victorian period officers metal 1871 pattern helmet of the Household Cavalry with the metal shell retaining a superb dark patina, fine gilt metal Victorian crowned officers helmet plate with central fretted star and order of the garter to the centre with blue and red enamel remaining in perfect undamaged condition. Large rosette side bosses which hold the leather backed linked chin chain. Star shaped spike base with gilt and silver plated fluted spike socket which leads to the red horse hair plume with gilt metal rosette top for the Royal Horse Guards. Green leather covering to the underside of the front peak. Interior retains the original officers quality lining system. Helmet is stored in the original japanned metal storage tin with the brass name plate engraved “Lord Herbert Royal Horse Guards”. Overall a superb example of a Victorian officers helmet of the Household Cavalry Royal Horse Guards. Rt Hon Reginal Herbert was born on 8th September 1880, eldest son of the 14th Earl of Pembroke & Montgomeryshire and Lady Louisa Lambton. He was educated at Eaton and then The Royal Military College Sandhurst. He was gazetted a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Horse Guards in 1899. From 1912 to 1913 he was A.D.C to Sir Arthur Paget, then the C-in-C of Ireland, and acted in a similar capacity to Sir W P Pulteney in the following year. He served throughout the Great War, being mention in despatches and receiving the Italian Order of the Crown and French Legion of Honour. For a period he was A.D.C to the G.O.C III Corps.He accompanied Prince Arthur of Connaught on his mission to Japan to present the Emperor Yoshihito with the baton of field-marshal in 1918 and afterwards was awarded the M.V.O 4th class. He was also awarded the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun and the Order of the Sacred Treasure 3rd class. He retired from the army in 1919 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Lot 566

Victorian Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment Officers Full Dress Busby, fine example of a large officers pattern bearskin busby complete with its original gilt and enamel officers busby grenade to the centre with the silver Hannover horse to the lower section as worn by officers from the City of London battalions of the Royal Fusiliers. White feather hackle plume to the side. Complete with its leather backed linked chin scale strap. Leather sweatband to the interior with wicker basket frame. Housed in the original japanned metal storage tin with Edward Smith, London retailers plaque to the top. Remains in excellent overall condition. Remains of a paper label to the tin giving the name Major J Brittain and a London address, some of the label is missing so possibly more of the name is now absent.

Lot 571

Victorian Royal Marine Light Infantry Officers Home Service Helmet, blue cloth covered cork home service helmet with gilt metal regimental pattern officers helmet plate with enamel backing and silver strung bugle to the lower arm. Rosette side bosses and cruciform spike base with rosette fittings but no spike. Complete with its leather sweatband and crimson lining. Carter & Co Pall Mall ink stamp to the interior of the shell. Evidence of four extra holes behind the plate.

Lot 6

German States, Nassau Medal for Waterloo, 1815, silver, unnamed as issued. Generally good condition. Established by Frederick Augustus, Duke of Nassau on 23rd December 1815 for issue to the 7,400 Duchy troops that served in the Waterloo campaign.

Lot 633

Edwardian Royal Sussex Regiment Officers Tunic, scarlet cloth officers tunic with black facings, white piped front. Officers silver and enamel regimental collar badges and officers regimental tunic buttons. Complete with officers knotted cord shoulder boards having single rank pip. Quilted lining to the interior. Some scattered moth damage. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

Lot 658

Historically and Regimentally Important Uniform, Paperwork & Equipment Grouping of Major D O Faulkner Royal West Kent Regiment, Taken Prisoner of War in 1940, Made Numerous Escape Attempts and Became the Camp Locksmith, Making Keys so Storerooms Could be Opened to Steal Supplies for Escape Attempts, tunics consist of his Royal West Kent No1 dress tunic which originally was issued to another officer, with brass regimental tunic buttons, rank crown to shoulders and medal ribbons for WW2 and post WW2 service; Royal West Kent regiment officers mess dress uniform with the trousers having some moth damage; post WW2 jungle shirt with regimental slip-on rank slides and cloth formation signs; Royal West Kent regiment field officers No1 dress peaked cap with sterling silver cap badge, regimental forage cap with blue piping to the crown and regimental cap badge; various items of equipment, badges and insignia. Some of the equipment having the name of a different officer, but this was the equipment he was issued with after being released from captivity when he continued to serve in Malaya. Various items of pre-war and post war ephemera relating to him and the regiment. Fine Pre-WW2 photograph album compiled by Major Faulkner of the Royal West Kent regiment in camp and training. Many good photographs in this album showing the troops training in battle dress and steel helmets etc. All bar a couple of the images are believed to have been taken by Faulkner, a pack of negatives also are included with the lot. The most interesting items in the grouping are in what he called his “POW Bag”, these items in my opinion are of incredible historical and social importance and tell the story of his POW life, the first item is a metal handle for a suitcase, but when you look through one end, hidden inside is a tissue paper escape map, the idea being that the case handle would be broken open and then the map removed; an envelope with his name inked, “Denis”, reveals a hand written reconnaissance of the various escape routes which can be taken and gives fascinating insight into what they could do to aid their escape, one extract is as follows, “GERMANY’S WESTERN FRONTIERS – HOLLAND. Apart from VENLO area, which is closely watched, the Dutch station is not well guarded, not difficult to cross.” Later goes on to say, “In the MAASTICHT district it is dangerous to attempt to cross the MEUSE on the ALBERT CANAL, it is better to go due south rather than west into BELGIUM”. This reconnaissance notes covers Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Baltic Ports and the Swiss Frontier. The reconnaissance also covers information on Railway Travel, Travel Permits, Travel on Foot and Stowing Away. These five pages of handwritten reconnaissance would have been vital for Major Faulkner, when attempting to escape captivity. Other items in his ‘POW BAG’ include tissue escape map, silk escape maps and an interesting selection of lock picking tools and keys, which were useful to him as he was in charge of picking locks for the escape committee in the camps he was held in. A photograph taken inside a camp is included and also some un-issued WW2 German cloth insignia which he must have picked up whilst in a camp, possibly for use in a escape attempt? Overall this is an incredible grouping and with the escape reconnaissance sheets, which we have never seen before and possibly unique, a truly historic grouping. Sold by direct descent of the family of Major Faulkner. Major Faulkner’s daughter has written the following account about her father, “Like most POWs my father did not talk about his five years as a POW but he considered himself far more fortunate than those who had been Japanese POW’s. His BEF ID card is dated 2.5.1940 and he was captured on 29.5.1940 in “Godversveldt near Hazebrouk” in northern France near the Belgian border. He did say that as prisoners they were first marched through Belgium and that the locals, particularly when they halted for food and water, were unhelpful.He did talk about trying to escape several times and on his release questionnaire he mentions unsuccessful attempts whilst at Biberach and Warburg. The escape from Warburg is detailed in The London Gazette supplement no 37568 dated 17/5/1946 on page 2340 under the details for Flt Lt Peter Stevens RAFVR. He did say that he became downhearted by his failed attempts to escape and found the penalty of solitary confinement very difficult to bear. He concentrated his efforts on making lock picking tools and perfecting the techniques required so that he could help by opening (and closing) locked buildings and store rooms to obtain or examine things needed to improve their lives or for other escape attempts. He said he had to hide the pick locking tools in the wooden frames of his bed at each camp and it was always a struggle to hide anything when they were being transferred between camps. After the war when he did need his pick locking tools we would ask to see his other few POW mementoes which included the paper thin escape map and the suitcase handle which he said contained another very thin escape map within it. We were never allowed to open it up so I can only assume that is what can be seen in it. We are keeping his dog tags and his POW ID card number 547 dated 21.7.1943 for Rotenburg, his last camp but a photo of it is available. There is a set of 5 escape instructions and one refers to travel since March 1942; they are not written by him but were presumably provided to him in preparation for an escape attempt; I do not remember being told anything more about them. In the small photo of POWs my father is in the back row, second from the right hand end.He did speak about the lack of food as it was a daily problem and his questionnaire commends the Red Cross, British Legion in Switzerland and the English in the Argentine for their help with food parcels. He said they were told that they must eat the skins of potatoes as most of the goodness/vitamins were to be found just under the skin and that it was OK to eat mouldy food just as long as the mould was not orange! We were never quite so convinced by this last piece of advice but my mother would always defer to him on whether we should still eat any food that she was not sure about.In August 1980 Flight Lieutenant Roth raised issues about pay having been deducted from POWs against the issue of camp money and my father wrote to his MP about this. In his letter he says that except in the early days at Laufen there was little or nothing to buy with the camp money. His CO had been a prisoner in the first war for a short time and he told them that a proportion of their pay had been withheld but it had been returned after the war. He said this had the effect of devaluing the camp money between prisoners and that for example a tennis ball with camp money cost £200. In Biberach they had put vast quantities of spoil from at least one tunnel in the roofs of the barrack blocks and were subsequently charged a considerable sum for repairs. He was asked by the escape committee in various camps to put in requests for battle dress, particularly trousers as they were required for cutting up to make bags for carrying soil from escape tunnels. The cost of the uniform was deducted from his credits and he thought from his pay at home. Also at various times fuel for their “chip heaters” for cooking ran out and they burned camp money in order to heat food from their Red Cross parcels.

Lot 67

An Unusual Great War U-Boat Action Distinguished Service Medal Group of Four to a Mercantile Marine Apprentice Who Went on to Command Merchant Vessels in the Second World War, Distinguished Service Medal GV, “APPRENTICE J. LIETCH MEDITERRANEAN 27 FEB 1917”, British War and Mercantile Marine War medals, “JAMES LEITCH”, Shipping Federation Medal for Meritorious Service in silver, named on the edge “J LEITCH 27TH FEB 1917”. Medal fitted with pin and catch on the reverse. (Note difference in spelling of surname on D.S.M.)Distinguished Service Medal, London Gazette 12th May 1917 - The following awards have been approved to the following men of the British Mercantile Marine, in recognition of zeal and devotion to duty shown in carrying on the trade of the country during the war. Apprentice James Leitch. Recommendation – “ADM/1/8476/298 S.S. Bellorado Bell Brothers, Glasgow. Attack by submarine 27 February 1917. Singled out together with Leading Seaman John Hutcheon by the surviving officers as deserving of recognition for the manner in which they fought the gun.”Born in Glasgow in February 1899, James Leitch was serving as a Mercantile Marine Apprentice when he won his DSM for gallantry on board the SS Bellorado.If February 1917 the Bellorado was travelling through the Mediterranean with a cargo of 5,959 tonnes of coal when a lookout saw something strange which he took to be a periscope just disappearing. Approximately three quarters of an hour later a submarine appeared of the port quarter some 2 miles astern. The submarine immediately opened fire but did not hit the Bellorado until the fifteenth round. The Bellorado returned fire with a much better aim, one shot landing at the submarine’s stern, apparently scoring a hit.The Bellorado was then hit twice with one shot hitting the wheelhouse and killing the Master, Chief Officer and an A.B. it also destroyed the compasses and disabled the steering gear. The other shot wounded 3 men as it struck the galley. The gun crew on board kept up an accurate fire and scored a second hit on the submarine just below the conning tower causing the submarine to go under stern first at a 15-20 degree angle with the final shots being fired at 5.20pm. After adjusting her steering gear, the Bellorado managed to reach Malta.In July 1928 Leitch gained his Master’s certificate and just prior to the outbreak of the Second World War he was appointed to the command of the vessel British Science.In April 1941 he was designated Commodore of the 13 ship convoy AN27 bound for Piraeus and Istanbul with British Science, carrying some 10,600 tonnes of assorted flammable fuels and oil. On 18th April the vessel was attacked by three Italian torpedo bombers one of which managed to hit the vessel on the starboard side making a hole in No.7 tank containing kerosene. The explosion blew oil all over the ship but caused no fire. Due to the fact the ship was trailing oil it was ordered to proceed independently to Suda Bay but was spotted by two more torpedo bombers who managed to score a hit on No.1 tank , this time covering the vessel with benzine but once again there was no fire. Due to the imminent danger, Captain Leitch ordered the ship abandoned and no sooner had the 43 man crew got away in two lifeboats and got round the windward side of the vessel, the ship was engulfed in flame. The crew were very soon picked up by H.M.S. Hero.Post war Leitch was given command of the cargo coaster Empire Mayring which he took out to Hong Kong. James Leitch died in Matilda Hospital, Hong Kong in June 1954. Whilst clearly entitled to campaign medals for the Second World War, Leitch does not appear to have claimed these medals.

Lot 702

WW2 Royal Air Force Foreign Service Helmet, fine example of a WW2 period foreign service helmet with folded cloth pagri having RAF coloured pagri flash to the side. Interior retains the original sweatband which is impressed with tailors derails and dated 1942. Silver foil to the interior of the helmet. Complete with the thin brown leather chinstrap. Helmet is accompanied by the original owners RAF enlisted ranks forage cap with brass cap badge. Both items generally good condition. (2 items)

Lot 72

1914 Star Medal Trio Northumberland Yeomanry, 1914 star, British War and Victory medal, “491 PTE W.G. KAYE NORTH’D YEO.” William George Kaye from Low Fell, County Durham enlisted into the 3/1st Northumberland Hussars on 28th March 1911. Arriving in France on 5th October 1914 he was admitted to hospital in October 1915 suffering from influenza. Discharged due to sickness (Rheumatism) on 27th March 1916 he was issued with a Silver War Badge (not present). William George Kaye died on 4th June 1925.

Lot 726

Hallmarked Silver 3rd Kings Own / 4th Queens Own Hussars Officers Cross Belt Pouch, fine hallmarked silver, Birmingham 1876 and maker mark for Bent & Parker. Gilt crowned VR cipher to the centre of the pouch. Leather covered back pouch. Complete with side mounts. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

Lot 727

Early Victorian Officer’s Pouch of the Madras Light Cavalry, fine silver fronted flap pouch with gilt metal crowned VR cipher to the centre. Side mounts with silver hallmarks for London and J & Co but with no date letter. Red leather backing pouch with the original paper label. Generally good condition.PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

Lot 728

Hallmarked Silver 1st Royal Dragoons Officers Cross Belt Pouch, silver flap pouch with hallmarks for London 1873. With polished Victorian crowned cypher and regimental badge in the form of the French Imperial eagle. Complete with the leather back pouch. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

Lot 729

Edward VII Canadian Dragoons Officers Hallmarked Silver Pouch and Cross Belt, the silver hallmarks rubbed from the pouch box, gilt seeded crowned cypher of Edward VII to the centre. Complete with an associated leather cross belt with brocade top. Generally good condition. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

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 730

Edward VII Officers Silver Pouch and Cross Belt of the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, the silver hallmarks rubbed from the pouch box, gilt seeded crowned cypher of Edward VII to the centre. Complete with an associated leather cross belt with brocade top. Generally good condition. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

Lot 731

Victorian Officers Shoulder Belt Pouch of the 11th Prince Albert’s Own Hussars, gilt copper flap with silver overlay of laurel spray with battle honours, crowned cypher, and Sphinx with EGYPT tablet and ribbon with regimental details. Red leather pouch to the rear. Generally good condition. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

Lot 732

Pre 1855 Officer’s Pouch Flap of the 11th Prince Albert’s Own Hussars, gilt copper flap with silver overlay of laurel spray with battle honours, crowned cypher, and Sphinx with EGYPT tablet and ribbon with regimental details. Generally good condition. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

Lot 737

Victorian Royal Artillery Officers Full Dress Sabretache, fine bullion wire embroidered Royal Arms above bullion laurel and oakleaf wreath, velvet backed bullion scrolls with mottos and gilt metal artillery field gun. Gilt braid edging to the front which has faded to silver. Black leather to the reverse. Complete with the back pouch and leather securing strap. Three brass rings to the top. Good untouched example. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

Lot 74

An Important and Well-Documented Medal, Uniform and Paperwork Grouping of Chief Petty Officer W. W. Collins, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve / Royal Naval Air Service, Who Served as an Observer with No. 1 Kite Balloon Section Aboard the First Kite Balloon Ship, H.M.S. Manica, During the Dardanelles Campaign of 1915, 1914-15 Star “LAA. 1025, W. W. Collins, A.B., R.N.V.R.”; British War and Victory Medals “L.A.A. 1025 W. W. Collins. C.P.O. R.N.V.R.”, mounted in a period frame, together with his Silver War Badge, 'R.N. 7174', the last lacking wearing pin, nearly extremely fine. Accompanying the medals is a glazed frame of headdress badges, RNAS embroidered shoulder title and RNAS embroidered arm eagle. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve tunic with double row of gilt buttons, to the collar embroidered R.N.V.R A.A.C collar patches and WW1 medal trio ribbons above the breast. Finely executed pair of watercolours of Sulva Bay 1915 signed by Collins to the lower corner; WW1 Commemorative tapestry with flags of the allies; original linen backed map of Gallipoli; archive of diaries and sketchbooks all documenting his time in the service. Chief Petty Officer Collins was responsible for directing the fire of the supporting warships; despite being subject to attack by shore battery and enemy aircraft, Collins, a famous artist, produced an outstanding first-hand written and artistic account of events as they happened. This grouping was originally sold by Spink in 2019, Lot 714. The grouping was consigned to them by direct family descendent and has only been in one hand since then.

Lot 752

Rare Irish 121st Monaghan Regiment Militia Victorian Drum Majors Sash, fine untouched example in white buff cloth with brocade lace border. Heavily bullion embroidered Victorian crown over scroll with embroidered “MONAGHAN”, bullion wire 121 crossed union ensigns with bullion embroidered trumpets and drums with drum majors mace and Irish shamrocks, lower scroll embroidered “REGIMENT”. Complete with silver topped (not hallmarked) sticks with winged harp to the top. Morocco leather lined interior. Some areas of moth damage and bullion work dulled but a very rare Irish Militia example. Formed in 1793. Joined the Princess Victoria’s Royal Irish Fusiliers in 1881 to become the 5th Battalion of the Royal Irish Fusiliers.

Lot 754

Victorian Leicestershire Rifle Volunteers Cross Belt Pouch Set, fine brown leather officers cross belt with silver plated ornaments. Brown leather pouch with white metal crowned “LRV” to the centre. Remains in excellent overall condition.

Lot 755

Victorian Leicestershire Rifle Volunteers Officers Full Dress Cross Belt & Pouch Set, black leather pouch with silver (not hallmarked) crowned “LRV” badge to the centre. Fine silver brocade with crimson central stripe. Morocco leather cross belt with silver brocade facing and crimson central stripe. Complete with lion head boss leading to the chained officers whistle in its white metal socket. Some wear but generally still a good example.

Lot 758

Victorian Officers Sword Belt, applied with twin strips of silver bullion, white metal mounts including waist belt clasp with lion above crown in gilt. Good condition. 

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 85

Great War Medal Trio for Service with the Yorkshire Light Infantry to a Sergeant who was Discharged as Unfit for Service in 1916 and Died in 1922, 1914-15 star, British War and Victory medal, “2471 PTE. J. MOORES YORKS. L.I.” James Moores from Pontefract, Yorkshire enlisted into the 5th Battalion on 11th August 1914. Arrived in France on 13th April 1915, discharged on 17th November 1916 as no longer fit for service due to illness. Entitled to a Silver War Badge. James Moores died on 18th April 1922

Lot 863

Ottoman Sword Yataghan, recurved single edge blade struck with small makers mark, langets covered with gilt brass foil (a little missing) silver hilt chased with Turkish rococo ornament, in its scabbard with large silver mounts chased with Turkish rococo ornament incorporating flags, flowers and buildings etc. Blade 62cms. Good condition, blade heavily cleaned. PLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS

Lot 867

Indian Iron Shield Dhal, Late 19th Century, reinforced edge, applied with brass flowering stems around the border and with four iron bosses and continuous knot device, decorated with fine silver and gold koftgari, bright green velvet liner and grips. Diameter 35.5cms. Good condition, some light rust overall and a patch of medium pitting

Lot 871

Omani Silver Mounted Sword, 19th Century, broad slightly curved single edge Indian blade cut with 2 fullers, leather covered hilt woven with silver wire decoration, iron pommel, in its tooled leather scabbard with chased silver mounts. Blade 76cms. Good condition, blade with patches of medium pitting overall, some age wear. 

Lot 872

Persian Dagger Kard, 19th Century, single edge wootz blade with silver damascened decoration at forte, 2-piece bone grips, in its hard leather sheath; and an Indonesian kris, wavy pamor blade, clam shell hilt, wooden sheath. The first blade 18.5cms, the second 31cms. Average quite good condition, the kris with damages, some age wear overall.

Lot 876

3x Assorted Moroccan Daggers Jambya / Koumya, each of conventional form, wooden grips and curved blades, one with engraved silver sheath and hilt mounts and clean blade, one with diagonal bands of silver applied to the front of the brass sheath, the last with a chiselled brass sheath; together with another Moroccan dagger in decorated brass sheath. Average fair condition, 3 blades with pitting. 

Lot 877

Good Moroccan Sword Nimcha, Late 19th Century, slightly curved single edge blade cut with a central fuller and with gold damascened decoration for 27cms including signature and date AH1315 (=CE1897) iron guard of conventional form covered with gold damascened decoration, inside of knuckle bow with maker’s stamp, one piece rhino horn grip, silver gilt ferule with blue and green enamel decoration, in its velvet recovered scabbard with large silver mounts engraved with trailing foliage, locket fitted with 2 suspension rings retaining black tassels. Blade 83.5cms. Good condition. Please note we are not able to ship this item outside of the UK, all bidders from outside the UK must arrange their own collection.

Lot 881

Silver Mounted Malayan Dagger, down-curved single edge blade with false edge 33cms, hilt chased with a pair of nagas, short guard, in its scabbard with engraved decoration;  Indonesian knife Korambi, sharply curved blade 10cms, small horn guard, wooden hilt and sheath; and a Syrian dagger jambya blade dated 1941, engraved nickel hilt and sheath. Average good condition

Lot 882

Javanese Dagger Kris, wavy pamor blade 28cms, wooden hilt with horn base, in its wooden sheath with brass stem cover; another small kris, blade 17.5cms; and a Malayan dagger bade bade, slender blade 22cms, carved wooden hilt and sheath top, stem with silver bands. Average good condition

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 903

French 5 Francs Coin 1815 Found at Waterloo, silver coin dated 1815 with profile image of Napoleon Bonaparte to the obverse. This lot was found around the Waterloo battlefield in the 1970’s when it was still legal to remove items from the battlefields. Items from the same collection were sold in our Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria auction on 17th November 2021.

Lot 909

British George VI Naval Officers Sword by S W Silver and Co., regulation mirror polished blade etched with crowned GVIR and fouled anchor, regulation brass hilt with folding side guard, regulation wire bound grip, bullion dress knot, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Blade 79.5cms. Good condition, gliding worn. PLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS

Lot 911

An Important British 1895 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword by Wilkinson No.30601, Belonging to Major General Arthur Solly-Flood Commanding Officer of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoons, Commander of 35th Brigade During the Battle of the Somme and Later Director General of Training for the British Expeditionary Force, signed regulation blade sharpened for field service with patent tang, etched PATENT SOLID HILT, crowned VR, scrolls and with owner’s name ARTHUR SOLLY-FLOOD within banner, regulation hilt, guard stamped STEEL HILT with traces of nickel plating, silver wire bound chequered composition grip, in its leather field service scabbard. Blade 83cs. Good condition. Accompanied by an archive of paperwork and ephemera relating to Arthur Solly-Flood, including commission documents, MID certificate, forwarding document for the 1935 jubilee medal, Belgium citation, large press photograph, Defence of Ypres veterans certificate, plus other items. His personal diary covering the period of 1914, up to August, and him arriving in France, sadly he decides to stop writing any more information after this. Formal black and white photograph of Sir Douglas Haig is also included which has a signed dedication from Haigs, wife to Sollly-Flood, Haig and Solly-Flood were very close friends. Other items of paperwork include a note signed by General Sir Henry Wilson, who was killed by the IRA on his own doorstep in 1922. An interesting grouping of items. Born the son of Major-General Sir Frederick Solly-Flood and Constance Eliza Frere, Arthur Solly-Flood was educated at Wellington College, Berkshire and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He was commissioned into the South Lancashire Regiment in 1891. After seeing action in the Second Boer War, he became commanding officer of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards and, in that role, deployed to the Western Front during the First World War. He went on to be commander of the 35th Brigade during the Battle of the Somme in autumn 1916, Director-General of Training for the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in January 1917 and General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division in October 1917. He handed over his command in June 1919 and became Military Adviser in Ireland in April 1922. He returned to the command of 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division in June 1923 and then served as Major-General, Cavalry from November 1927 until he retired in February 1931. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 1919 New Year Honours. He was colonel of the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards from 1930 until his death in December 1940.

Lot 934

Caucasian Dagger Kindjal, slender blade with armours stamp, nielloed silver mounts with granulation, 19th century. Good untouched example. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

Lot 935

Fine Quality Caucasian Dagger Kindjal, with nielloed silver mounts, two piece horn grips. Fine stampings to the rear of the scabbard and marked with Moscow Kokoshnik mark and what appears to be either a makers mark or a issue stamp. Rear scabbard mount also marked “M. C. 1905”. Blade cut with triple fullers. Remains in very good overall condition. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

Lot 936

19th Century Black Sea Area / Caucasian Dagger Kindjal, fine untouched example with broad blade. Nielloed silver mounts of fine quality. Wire binding loose to the grip. Some wear to the cloth on the central section of the scabbard but overall still a fine example. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

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 987

Flintlock Boxlock Cannon Barrel Holster Pistol by Bunney, London, signed brass frame engraved with rococo ornament, sliding trigger guard safety, iron barrel with turned reinforces, Tower private proofs, slab walnut grip with scrolling silver wire inlay.  Overall 30.5cms, barrel 13cms. Good condition, top jaw screw well restored

Lot 997

20 Bore Double Barrel Flintlock Sporting Gun c.1820, stub twist re-browned barrels with gold inlaid breech lines, half stocked, engraved stepped lockplates, 1 indistinctly signed, rainproof pans, ramped roller bearing frizzen springs, platinum lined vents, iron furniture, chequered small, vacant silver escutcheon, silver throat pipe and barrel wedge plates. Barrels 75cms, 116cms. Fair condition, locks and furniture with some medium to heavy pitting, well worn overall.

Lot 998

North African Kabyle Snaphaunce Gun, 19th Century, breech engraved and inlaid with brass decoration including inscription, full stocked, lock inlaid with silver foil shapes engraved with foliage, stock with some decorative silver wire inlay and inscription, ‘fish tail’ butt with ivory buttcap with geometric incised decoration inlaid in red and black, iron trigger guard. Barrel 147cms, overall 186cms. Good condition. Ivory exemption certificate no: U5W136Y6

Lot 100

An Interesting WW1 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to an Original Member of 16th (Newcastle) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, Who Was Returned to the UK Wounded and was Later Court Martialled for Theft of Public Goods, 1914-15 Star medal, “16-66 SJT. M. RUTTER NORTH’D FUS.”, British war and Victory medals, “66 A.SJT M. RUTTER NORTH’D FUS”. Matthew Rutter, a 44 year old Mechanical engineer from Chester le Street, enlisted into the newly formed Newcastle Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers on 12th September 1914 immediately being promoted to Corporal. The 16th (Newcastle) Battalion was formed in September 1914 by the Newcastle and Gateshead Chamber of Commerce. Promoted to Sergeant in January 1915 he landed in France on 22nd November 1915. He received a gunshot wound to the neck on 16th March 1916 and was returned to the UK 6 days later. He evidently had an interesting period of convalescence which resulted in him being tried by Court Martial on 16th September, having been found guilty of stealing public goods he was reduced to the ranks and sentenced to 84 days detention. Returning to France 10 days later he transferred to the Royal Engineers with service number 206862, later transferring to the Railway Engineer Section as WR261071. He obviously made up for his poor previous behaviour having been promoted to Acting Sergeant in October 1917. Discharged as unfit for service due to sickness (Chronic Colitis) on 14th December 1918 he was issued with a Silver War badge. Post war he returned to Chester le Street and in 1939 is shown as a retired Engineer and Special Constable.

Lot 1015

Imperial German Silver Plate Beaker, fine quality silver plated beaker with heavy relief decoration to the outside, large Imperial eagle to the front side and rear has profile image of Otto Von Bismarck. Entwined floral design leads to sections with engraved details. Makers stampings to the underside. Stands 12cms.

Lot 1016

Imperial German Silver Plate Beaker, fine quality silver plated beaker with heavy relief decoration to the outside, large Imperial eagle to the front side and rear has profile image of Otto Von Bismarck. Entwined floral design leads to sections with engraved details. Makers stampings to the underside. Stands 12cms.

Lot 1040

Imperial German Garde du Corps Eagle Top Presentation Piece, being a eagle from the Garde du Corps officers helmet, missing the crown, mounted onto a brass base and then a wooden plinth with a silver (not marked) plaque which is engraved “Kaiser und Konig Wilhelm II dem Sieger bein Preisreiten des Regiments der Gardes du Corps 23 Juni 1902”. Stands 36cms. We believe this not to be very old and not a period item. Offered just as a display piece for any Imperial collector.

Lot 1049

Imperial German 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, good example with dark patina to the frame. Ribbon ring stamped “HB”. No ribbon; silver grade WW1 pattern wound badge with pin and catch fixing to the reverse; Oldenburg Friedrich August cross 2nd class without ribbon; 2x 1914-18 Honour Cross with Swords button hole ribbon bars and a WW2 War Merit Cross 2nd class with swords tunic ribbon bar. (6 items)

Lot 1060

Pair of Imperial German Bavarian Infantry Officers Full Dress Epaulettes, near mint condition of the full dress epaulettes sometimes referred to as “Banjo” pattern. Red wool top with gilt metal single rank pip, silver (not marked) fitting, wire fringing and brocade tress with blue line indicating service with the Bavarian army. Housed in the original card box of issue with internal divider.

Lot 1098

Imperial German Pre-WW1 Baden Artillery, Technical & Aviation Section Enlisted Ranks Kratzchen, good dark blue cloth with red piping to the crown and bordering the central black band. Reichs pattern cockade and brass with red centre cockade for the state of Baden. Interior with brown sweatband and orange cloth lining with the remains of silver leaf tailors details. Some minor moth damage but otherwise a good example. 

Lot 11

Dutch Waterloo War Cross 1813-1815, silver medal, un-named as issued.

Lot 1100

Imperial German Kaiserliche Marine Tellermutze, good example of an enlisted ranks German naval cap in blue cloth with an original single Reichs cockade and woven cap tally “5. II. WERFT = DIVISION II. 5.” Interior of the cap with brown leather sweatband and black cloth lining having remains of the silver leaf tailors details. Remains in very good overall condition.

Lot 1123

Imperial German Garde du Corps / Garde Cuirassier NCO’s Parade Helmet, good example of an early pattern helmet having steeped front peak trimmed in nickel silver. Riveted rear lobster tail peak. Enlisted ranks pattern Prussian state cockade with screwed in brass leather backed chin scales. The helmet is fitted with other ranks type starburst helmet plate to the centre and parade pattern eagle with removable crown. Interior has the original leather liner system. Repainted in green and black to the underside of the peaks. “G C” stamping to the shell. Some polishing and wear. Possibly some replaced parts.

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