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Click here to subscribeAn Edward VII cased hallmarked silver mounted horn handled partial carving set. The set by Joseph Rodgers Sheffield 1907. The set having three of its original pieces, a meat carver and steel. The pieces each having horn handles mounted in hallmarked silver. Weight approx (including case) 1870g. Measures approx 40cm x 3cm (knife).
Two Early 20th century hallmarked silver tankards. The larger tankard being of baluster form and having an acanthus leaf capped scrolled handle. Engraving to centre 'D 1918'. Hallmarked for Chester, date letter rubbed. Makers mark S.I.Ld for Stokes & Ireland Ltd (William Henry Stokes & Arthur George Ireland). The smaller christening cup tankard having inscription 'Mary7 Reed Sept 1917' hallmarked for Birmingham 1915. Makers mark illegible. Combined weight approx 202g. Measures approx 10 x 10cm / 6cm x 7cm (including handles).
A Victorian cased hallmarked silver christening set. The two piece set having a spoon and fork with etched scrolled design and monogrammed cartouche to terminals. The set having original velvet lined case with retailers mark for Mappin & Webb. Hallmarked for London, 1886. Makers mark JATS for John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater. Weight of silver approx 53.1g. Combined weight approx 171.5g. Measures approx 16cm x 3.5cm.
A collection of Victorian and later hallmarked silver flatware and napkin ring. The lot to include a Victorian tea spoon. Hallmarked for London 1856. A fork and spoon set. Hallmarked for Sheffield 1957. Makers mark HA for Atkin Brothers. A silver napkin ring. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1921. Makers mark G.M.Co for Gorham Manufacturing Co. Two further hallmarked silver tea spoons. Combined weight approx 127.9g. Measures approx 4.5cm diameter (napkin ring) / 14cm x 2cm (fork).
George III hallmarked silver chamber stick. The candle holder having a circular pan with gadrooned border with conical snuffer fitted to flying scroll handle. Hallmarked for London 1805. Makers mark SGW for Samuel & George Whitford. Weight approx 337g. Measures approx 16cm x13xm x 10cm.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 9745 Pte Alfred Ireton of the 1st East Lancashire Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Pte Ireton first enlisted for service on March 19th 1908, and was discharged from service on May 16th 1916 on account of his wounds. He is entitled to the Silver War Badge, number 13484. He had first entered the conflict on August 22nd 1914. Condition: good. The medals have some age related toning, but do not appear to have been over polished. The medals are complete with later replacement ribbons.
A vintage sterling silver Argyll & Sutherland cap badge. Of standard form, with 2 silver lugs to the reverse side. Fully U.K. hallmarked for Edinburgh 1992, with the makers mark of ‘GB’. Approximately 6cm width x 8cm height. Condition: very good. No apparent damage, some toning to the silver on the front side.
A fine quality, vintage Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) officers silver gilt cap badge. Of standard form, with a silver background star, silver gilt Queen’s crown, belt and motto, and set with a silver St Andrew to the centre. Fitted with 2 silver lugs to the reverse side. Fully U.K. hallmarked in 2 places to the reverse side, for Edinburgh 1997, with the makers mark of ‘GB’. Approximately 5.9cm width x 7.6cm height. Condition: very good. Some light service wear in places, but nothing that detracts whatsoever.
A WW2 German 800 silver party member / sympathisers signet ring with oval top, with applied swastika motif, width approx 15mm, stepped shoulders, size S1/2. Stamped ‘800’ within a rectangular cartouche to the inside of the shank. Further details: some tarnish and wear and tear commensurate with age thinning to shank.
WW2 German Infantry Assault Badge, silver grade. Hollow backed example, manufactured in a non ferrous ‘Buntmetall’ with a silver wash applied to the front and back, Magnetic pin, but the catch and hinge are non magnetic. No apparent makers marks. Approximately 4.7cm width x 6..3cm height. Condition: generally good. Age and service related wear to the silvered finish, which now reveals the darker base metal.
A fine quality and heavy gauge, cast silvered (or possibly unmarked solid silver) Gordon Highlanders plaid brooch. Made in 2 parts, with the traditional stags head motif and ‘By Dand’ motto to the applied to the front, and held in place by 4 small rivets at the back. Tube hinge and C clasp to the reverse side. Approximately 8.5cm width. Condition: very good. Good overall colour and patina to the silver finish.
A scarce Scottish Merchiston Castle School Edinburgh OTC plaid brooch. Nickel base metal with silvered finish. Pin and C clasp to the reverse. Approximately 7.7cm width. Condition: generally good. Some service and age related wear, with much of the silver plating having worn away to the front side. Some silvering remains to the reverse, and this has tarnished with age. A little verdigris around the tube hinge, and some ingrained old polish to the reverse of the central badge.
19th century percussion pistol of Indian origin with chased flared barrel and plain brass butt cap. 16” overall 10” barrel. Originally all or partly a European firearm it has been modified by local craftsmen on the Indian continent to the Indian style. The original barrel has been flared out to 1 1/16“ from approx. 2 ½” from the muzzle and chased basic floral decoration added to the breech section. The lock is very stiff but complete and working to some extent but the percussion nipple is damaged probably from dry firing. Wood to metal fit is poor with some damage to wood which is to a dark patination and may have been more recently varnished. Barrel is pinned to wood with one pin approx. 3 ½” from the muzzle. There is no provision for a ramrod, as often the case with Indian pistols, as this tended to be carried separately on a lanyard. An inlet decorative escutcheon is missing from the top of the butt and may have been removed for silver content. A clean and complete example. Antique.
An early 20th century silvered (or possibly solid silver) cast Army Service Corps cap badge. Dating from 1902-1918, and of 2 part heavy gauge construction. 2 lugs to the reverse side. Approximately 4cm width x 4.5cm height. Condition: very good. Good colour and patina to the silver finish. The badge would appear to have been lacquered in past, and there are traces of this to both the front and back.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 3-2573 Sjt W.Vaughan of the 1st Hampshire Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Each medal has a short length of original ribbon. Notes: Sergeant Vaughan first entered the conflict on November 12th 1914, and he later served with Machine Gun Corps using service number 73571. His medal index card also refers to him as being ‘William Charles E Vaughan’. He originally enlisted for service on July 2nd 1909, and was discharged on November 18th 1918. Sjt Vaughan is also entitled to the Silver War Badge, but there is no apparent entitlement to the clasp for the star. Condition: some wear through polishing. The detail has softened to the high points, but the medals are otherwise good. The ribbons are a little worn in places.
An unusual, large sized wooden 1870 Iron Cross, with wall hanging loop to the reverse side. Of plywood construction, with original black and silver painted detail. Raised ‘W’ and ‘1870’ applied to the front, and faint evidence of there having been a crown also applied to the top arm of the cross. The piece is likely of 20th century manufacture, perhaps around the WW1 era, but its exact purpose is unknown. It was possibly a memorial piece for a veteran of the Franco-Prussian war. Approximately 26.8cm x 26.8cm. Condition: some losses to the corners in places, revealing the plywood beneath. As mentioned in the main description, the crown that would have been sited above the W is seemingly missing.
A good quality vintage Scottish sterling silver officer’s cap badge for the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Of standard die stamped design, with the Queen’s crown topped by a lion, and the castle motif to the centre. Voided around regimental title. 2 silver lugs fixed to the reverse side. Fully U.K. hallmarked to the reverse side for Edinburgh 1993, with the makers mark of ‘GB’. Approximately 5cm width x 7.1cm height. Condition: very good. Some very light service wear, but nothing that detracts whatsoever.
A WW1 officer’s 1914 Star with ‘Mons’ clasp, Prisoner of War medal trio, a portrait of the officer while in captivity, and other associated items. To include: a 1914 Star with original sewn on Mons clasp, British War Medal, each named to Captain Edward Nathaniel Drury-Lowe (1888-1948), of the Notts & Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters). Also included is a framed head & shoulders oil portrait of Captain Drury-Lowe, painted in 1917 while a P.O.W. In the Schwarmstedt camp, in Lower Saxony. The portrait is named, dated and has the artists name of ‘G.G.Jackson’ signed at the edge. G.G Jackson was almost certainly a fellow officer prisoner, and only person carries that name who was a prisoner at the time the portrait was made; Captain G.G.Jackson of the Ox & Bucks Light Infantry. Other items included in the lot include a WW1 era compass by Newton & Co of London, 2 1935 silver jubilee medals, a 1937 Edward VIII coronation medal, a Royal Navy bullion blazer badge, a 1904 dated (written in French) to ‘Monsieur Drury Lowe’ from the Royal College of Art, and a 1951 dated Engineers Certificate of Competency, and a framed baptismal certificate for Edward Nathaniel Drury-Lowe, and dated November 22nd 1888 (confirmed 1905). Notes: Capt Drury-Lowe’s medal index card confirms that the 1914 trio and clasp was his full medal entitlement. It would appear that he was also entitled to the Silver War Badge. He first entered the conflict on September 20th 1914, and according to published records by Cox & Co, he was reported as missing on October 20th 1914. He was confirmed as interned on February 6th 1918, and was repatriated on November 18th 1918. The Cox & Co records erroneously refer to him as ‘Capt W.Drury-Lowe’ of the Notts & Derby Regiment, but this must be this officer as there not another Drury-Lowe listed. Information supplied by the vendor suggests that the oil portrait was painted on the back of biscuit tin, and it was certainly framed in Germany judging by the label on the back panel. His medal index card also refers to the ‘Exonerated Officers List’, which clearly references his time as a POW, and the subsequent questions he would have been required to answer to army command upon his repatriation. Attestation papers suggest he first enlisted for service wit the 3rd Battalion Sherwood Foresters in March 1908. Unusually, the mounting bar for the medals is marked for Spink & Son of London, but whether they just supplied the bar or mounted the medals is unknown. Condition: generally very good. The medals are swing mounted (with original ribbons) on a bar for wear, with a fine colour and patina to each. The portrait is generally good, with just a little chipping to the frame in places.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 9831 Pte William A Green of the 2nd Highland Light Infantry. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Pte Green first entered the conflict on August 14th 1914. He had originally attested for service on August 28th 1905. William was discharged from service while serving with the 3rd battalion on November 20th 1914, with the reason being cited as 'sickness'. He was awarded the Silver War Badge, number 14912. There is no evidence of a clasp being claimed or awarded. Condition: generally good. The medals are loosely mounted on to a backing card, using the original ribbons for the star and victory medal (the BWM is a later replacement). The medals do not appear to have been over polished, and just have a normal level of age related toning.
A fine quality and heavy gauge cast sterling silver officers cap badge for the Gordon Highlanders. Of standard form, with the stags head to the centre, coronet, and wreath. Scroll with ‘By Dand’ motto. 3 silver lugs to the reverse side. Fully U.K. hallmarked to the reverse for Edinburgh 1994, with the makers mark of ‘GB’. Approximately 5.7cm width x 7cm depth - weight 50.5g. Condition: very good. Very light service wear in places, but nothing that detracts whatsoever.
A late Victorian era Scottish officers waist belt clasp / buckle, in gilt and silvered metal. Likely for the Royal Scots Fusiliers. 2 part interlocking construction, with the central boss having the traditional Scottish thistles which appears to be either unmarked silver, or silver plated. Rectangular shaped belt loops to both halves, plus both halves are stamped with a small number 4, indicating that they are a matched pair. Approximately 7cm across with both halves joined. Condition: generally good, with some age and service wear. There is a fracture to the metal on the left hand belt loop, but this is only visible from the reverse side. Some old adhesive residue to the reverse, but it’s likely that this could be cleaned off.
A vintage sterling silver officers cap badge for the Gordon Highlanders. A die stamped example, which standard design and ‘By Dand’ motto to the front side. 2 silver lugs to the reverse side. Fully U.K. hallmarked to the reverse side for Birmingham 1992, with the makers mark of ‘GB’. Approximately 7.2cm width x 6.9cm depth. Condition: very good. Only very light service wear.
3 items of WW2 German interest. To include: a period photograph album, with silver foil blocked lettering to cover that reads ‘Meine Kriegserinnerungen’ (My War Memories), to the top left an applied metal decal of an Army Motorcyclist, and his companion in the sidecar. The album appears to have never been used, with all its internal pages being empty, and all the usual ‘spiderweb’ pattern thin paper leaves being intact. There is a pencilled price of 5 Reichmarks to the inside cover. Plus, a dummy German M24 ‘potato masher’ stick grenade, which has no metal parts whatsoever, being made completely of a single piece of turned wood The only markings are to the dummy screw off cap, which is embossed ‘42’. The patina and wear to the wood and painted detail would suggest it has some age, but whether the piece is dated 1942 is unknown. It may well have been a practice grenade, or at very least an old reenactment piece. Also, what appears to be a period advertising pamphlet for Dr Josef Goebbels book, Kampf um Berlin. 3 items. The album measures 31cm x 20.2cm, the grenade measures 35.5cm length, and the advertisement measures 13.2cm x 6cm. Condition: generally good. The album has some light age related wear, but on the whole looks unused. The grenade has some paint losses commensurate with age and handling. The advertisement is generally good, with just a little foxing and light creasing.
An interesting O.B.E. WW1 / WW2 Mercantile Marine medal group, ‘sunk by enemy action’ medallions, period documentation and photographs, relating to Captain William Hill of the Brocklebank Ltd shipping company. To include: the unusual combination of the O.B.E, British War Medal, Mercantile Marine War Medal, and the 1939-45 Star - the BWM and MMWM are both named to ‘William Hill’. Also included is the original 1942 dated O.B.E document signed by George VI and Queen Mary (in her capacity as Grand Master of the order), 2 silver and enamel medallions issued by Brocklebank to commemorate being sunk by enemy action (and an accompanying letter announcing the award in commemoration of the sinking of S.S. Mahronda), original; telegrams relating to the sinking of vessels and the award of his O.B.E. There is also an original type written statement, signed by William Hill, relating to how the S.S. Mahronda sank in 1942. Various other service books and paperwork are included, and some WW2 and later photographs of Captain Hill. Notes: according to the accompany paperwork and medallions, it would appear that Capt Hill commanded 3 vessels that were subsequently sunk die to enemy actively. A letter dated December 1940 mentions S.S. Mahratta, and the 2 silver medallions mention S.S. Mahronda and S.S. Mahseer, all of which sunk. Captain Hill successfully negotiated Mediterranean waters to deliver ammunition to Malta in June 1940. The award of his Mercantile Marine Medal and British War Medal are confirmed on official rolls. Condition: generally very good. The medals are all good, with the gilt finish to the O.B.E being intact, and just a little fading to the ribbons. There is a little verdigris to the 1939-45 star. The paper ephemera shows normal wear for documents of their age, but all documents are clear and readable.
A good quality vintage die stamped sterling silver officer’s cap badge for the Gloucestershire regiment. Of standard design, with the Sphinx sat upon the Egypt tablet. The Gloucestershire title in a scroll to the bottom. Fully U.K. hallmarked to the front side for Birmingham 1989, and the makers mark of BAO (for the Birmingham Assay Office). Complete with 2 silver lugs to the reverse side. Approximately 5.5cm width x 4.5cm height. Condition: very good.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 6422 Pte Patrick Swan of the 1st Northamptonshire Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Each medal is fitted with later replacement ribbons. Notes: Patrick Swan was born in 1878, and originally attested in 1901 at the age of 23. He attested in Dublin, with papers stating that he was from County Meath. Pte Swann went on to serve in South Africa, India, France, and ass part of the M.E.F. In Salonica. He was discharged in March 1919 at the age of 41. Patrick is also entitled to the Silver War Badge, number B175327. He does not appear to be entitled to the clasp for the star. Condition: good. Age relate toning, but very limited wear from polishing.
A WW1 and interwar period Territorial medal group, awarded to 100398 Dvr H.W.Hughes of the Royal Engineers. His Territorial Efficiency Medal has the service number 6003480, with has rank being noted as Bandsman as part of the 16th London Regiment. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and the Territorial Efficiency Medal. Each of the medals is swing mounted on a bar for wear. Notes: Dvr Hughes first disembarked for service in France on November 15th 1915. Condition: generally good. Wear from polishing to each of the medals, which is particularly evident on the date scroll to the 1915 star. The silver medals are heavily toned with age.
WW2 era service medals, papers, and other items relating to T.3779389 Dvr A.Lee of the Kings Regiment, and latterly the Royal Army Service Corps. To include: the 1939 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, and 1939-45 War Medal, the card transit box of the medals and slip. Also, The Kings Badge for Loyal Service with named slip. Various WW2 era booklets and commercially produced photographs, Dvr Lee’s service and pay book, release book and other documents relating to his service. All of the above are housed in a period embroidered cotton slip wallet. Also, a chrome plated Metropolitan Police whistle and chain, a small leather coin purse, silver plated shell caddy spoon, 2 miniature toy canons, a white metal and banded agate seal (no engraving), an enamel badge for the Cygnet Windermere, a scout badge, books and other sundry items. Condition: generally good, with age and service related wear. The medal would appear to have never been worn, the ribbons have not been fitted and the medals are still in their paper wrappings. The paperwork shows normal service use and light soiling, as does the cotton slip wallet.
A WW1 1915 Star trio, awarded to 18651 Pte John Lunn of the 2nd Notts & Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters). To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Pte Lunn was a native of Clay Cross, Chesterfield in Derbyshire. He originally enlisted on November 9th 1914 and was discharged from service on October 15th 1917 on account of his wounds. He is also entitled to the Silver War Badge, number 252360 (when his rank was noted as Lance Corporal). He disembarked for service in France on June 22nd 1915. Condition: generally good. Heavily toned with age, but not over polished and a good level of detail present. Complete with original ribbons to the Star and Victory, but the BWM ribbon is likely a later replacement.
A British Empire Medal / WW2 medal group, awarded George Henry Haysum, formerly 1819508 T/Cpl Haysum of the RAF. To include: a court mounted group of medals, comprising of an Elizabeth II Civil Issue British Empire Medal, named to George Henry Haysum, a WW2 Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, various service documents, publications, and a WW1 era letter. Notes: Cpl Haysum originally served from March 8th 1943, though to April 17th 1947, on Home Service as part of the Empire Air Navigation School (EANS) at RAF Shawbury. It would appear that he reenlisted for further service in April 1947, and paperwork with the medal suggest that he was still serving in the mid 1950’s. The circumstances surrounding the award of him B.E.M are unknown. Condition: generally good. The medals are mounted for wear and are in good condition. The B.E.M shows a little toning to the silver. The paperwork and publications show some wear and tear / foxing in places, but the details are clear and legible.
An interwar period Volunteer Long Service Medal, 2 silver prize medallions, and period photographs, relating to Pte J.E.Mahone of the 2/36 Battalion Bengal Nagpur Railway Regiment. To include: a silver Volunteer Long Service Medal, named to the rim ‘Pte J.E.Mahone 2/36/ B.N.RY. BN. I.D.F, complete with swivel suspension and ribbon, plus a 1925 dated regimental football silver prize medallion (hallmarked for 1924) for the Bengal Nagpur Railway Regiment, engraved wit the regimental badge to the reverse, an unmarked white metal (silver) prize medallion for the Chakardharpur Shooting Club, and numerous interwar and WW2 era photographs from India and Aden. Condition: generally very good. The medal and medallions have a good overall colour and patina to the silver, with clear details and naming. The photographs show normal age related wear, a little creasing and fading etc.
A part WW1 1914 Star medal group, awarded to 5048 William H.Smith of the 4th Dragoon Guards. To include: the 1914 Star, and the Victory Medal. The British War Medal is missing, possibly melted for its silver content many years ago. Notes: Pte Smith first disembarked for service on August 16th 1914. He was discharged as being physically unfit for service on April 1st 1918. His records would appear to confirm that he is not entitled to the clasp for the star. Condition: generally good. Age related toning to each of the medals. Some loss of the gilt finish to the Victory Medal, both front and back. Each medal is complete with later replacement ribbons.
A good quality vintage Scottish sterling silver officer’s cap badge for the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Of standard die stamped design, with the Queen’s crown topped by a lion, and the castle motif to the centre. Non voided around regimental title. 2 silver lugs fixed to the reverse side. Fully U.K. hallmarked to the reverse side for Edinburgh 1992, with the makers mark of ‘GB’. Approximately 5cm width x 7cm height. Condition: very good. Some very light service wear, but nothing that detracts whatsoever.
Unmarked white metal swagger stick for the London Scottish regiment. The pommel would appear to be an unmarked silver, with the design mimicking the standard badge of the London Scottish regiment. The pommel is set upon a malacca cane. Plus, a Scottish nickel plated plaid brooch, set with a paste cairngorm stone. Hinge pin and C clasp to the reverse side. Notes: information from the vendor suggests that this plaid brooch was worn as part of the military uniform by his relative, who served in the London Scottish. Approximate length of swagger stick is 63cm. Width of brooch is approximately 9cm. Condition: some age and service related wear. The pommel to the swagger stick has some dents to the top section, and it appears to be missing a small ferrule. The malacca section remains in good condition, with good patination. The plated surface of the brooch shows a little normal wear, particularly to the reverse, with the brassy base metal showing through. The pin and clasp both work as they should.
A WW1 1915 Star Officers trio, awarded to Lieutenant, later Captain William A.Morgan of the Army Pay Corps, and the Royal Army Pay Department. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Captain Morgan’s medal index card confirms the trio as his full medal entitlement. Additionally it notes that he was awarded a Silver War Badge (badge number 383961) on June 26th 1918, with his correspondence dress being noted as ‘The Stock Exchange London E.C.2.’ His medal index card also provides 3 other addresses, for properties in Aberdeen Park, Highbury, Maidenhead, and Lauderdale Mansions, Maidavale. Condition: generally good. Age related toning to each of the medals, but with very limited signs of polishing or wear. Each of the medal’s ribbons are later replacements.
A selection of Victorian and WW1 medals, plus WW2 era badges. To include: a Victorian Volunteer Long Service Medal, unnamed as issued, with pin clasp attached to the ribbon, a 19th century ‘total abstinence medal India’ , in silver, with swivel suspension, and ‘Watch and be sober’ to one side, and ‘Fidelity’ bar. Plus, a WW1 1915 star trio awarded to 20161 Gunner William Woodcock of the Royal Garrison Artillery, a WW2 ATS badge, a WW2 RAF badge (brooched to reverse), a WW2 ribbon bar, and London Midlands Scottish Railway Company button. 9 items. Condition: generally good to most pieces. The Volunteer medal, Temperance Medal, and WW1 medals are all in good condition, with just a little wear to the ribbon of the Temperance medal, and some fading to the silk ribbons of the WW1 trio. The ATS badge is in good condition, the RAF has been brooched in the past, but the pin has broken away, the ribbon bar is a little worn to the edge, the button is in good condition.
An Edwardian, hallmarked silver Volunteer Officers Decoration. With London hallmarks for 1906, and the sponsors mark of ‘SG’ for Sebastian Garrard. Edward VII monogram and King’s crown, set within an oak leaf oval border. Ring suspension, with green ribbed ribbon and oak leaf bar. Plain back, except for the aforementioned hallmark. Plus, a Women’s Voluntary Service medal, for 15 years of exemplary service. Complete with fitted case, ribbon, and another spare ribbon. Condition: generally good. Some wear to the ribbon on the Volunteer Decoration, plus normal age related toning to the silver. The WVS medal appears to have not been worn.
A WW2 era, cast white metal German ring with swastika and eagle motif to the front face, and a tapering shank. The ring has possibly has a mark stamped into the metal on the reverse of the design, but it’s impossible to read. By appearances, the ring would seem to be a low grade of silver, but has not been tested. It was possibly North African made, and sold to a member of the Afrika Korps. Plus, a ‘Deaths Head’ style ring, with skull design to the front face, and a taping shank. Marked ‘silver’ twice to the inside of the shank. Condition: generally good. The swastika ring is a little out of round, but still remains in solid condition. The design to the front face has softened a little through wear and age. The skull ring is in good condition.
A vintage sterling silver officers cap badge for the Royal Hampshire Regiment. Manufactured in silver and silver gilt, with 2 silver lugs to the reverse side. Fully U.K. hallmarked to the reverse side for Edinburgh 1992, which incidentally the last year of the regiments existence before amalgamation. The makers mark is ‘GB’. Approximately 4.2cm width x 4.8cm height. Condition: very good. Some toning to the metal on the front side. Some detail to the hallmark is a little indistinct, but is still quite readable.
A fine and rare, hallmarked sterling silver cap badge for Lord Strathcona’s Horse Royal Canadians. Fully U.K. hallmarked to the reverse for Birmingham 1954, with the makers mark for J.R.Gaunt. Complete with 2 silver lugs to the reverse side. Curiously, the badge still displays the kings crown, some 2 years after Queen Elizabeth’s accession. Approximately 3.5cm width x 4.2cm height. Condition: very good. Good overall colour and patina to the silver. The hallmarks are also clear and readable.
A WW1 / WW2 medal group, awarded to 2nd Lt Bernard Whitecroft Tolton of the South Staffordshire Regiment. To include: the British War Medal, Victory Medal, Defence Medal, and the 1939-45 War Medal, a WW1 miniature pair, ribbon bars, a Polish Army medal for war 1939-45, a white metal (silver) WW2 Polish 1st Anti-tank artillery regiment badge (marked B1), with screw back (marked Spink & Son London), and 2 photographs which appear to show Lt Tolton in the first and Second World War. Notes: 2nd Lt Tolton’s medal index card confirms that the BWM and Victory medal pair are his full medal entitlement, but he is also entitled to the Silver War Badge. He is shown on the General List in 1940 as a Lieutenant, and by 1942 he is shown as a Lieutenant in the Army Pay Corps. His connection to the Polish medal and silver badge is unknown, but the WW2 photograph appears to show him wearing a Poland cloth shoulder title. Condition: generally very good. Some service wear to some pieces, plus some fading to some of the ribbons.
A WW1 casualty pair, awarded to 5006 Pte Daniel Greenfield of the Cheshire Regiment, plus to a 1915 star trio awarded to 2847 Pte Arthur J.Brown of the North Staffordshire Regiment. To include: A British War Medal, and Victory Medal name to D.Greenfield, and a 1915 star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal named to A.J.Brown. Notes: Pte Daniel Greenfield enlisted at Chester on June 24th 1916, as part of the 13th Battalion. He first disembarked for service on June 24th 1916, when he arrived in France. Pte Greenfield was wounded twice, on January 23rd 1917 when he was gassed, and again on January 27th 1917, when again he was gassed. He was killed in action on June 7th 1917. Pte Greenfield is commemorated at the Ypres Menin Gate Memorial. The 1915 Star trio is confirmed as Pte Brown’s full entitlement. Conditon: generally good. The silver medal are heavily toned with age, but a good level of detail remains. Each medal is complete with their original ribbons, but the trio has the BWM and Victory Medals the wrong way around (they are stitched in place).
A mixed selection of parachute qualification badges, and police anti-terrorist badges from across the world, contained within 4 double sided album pages. To include: metal and embroidered examples from the United States, France, Germany, Latvia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Turkey. Notes: the United States Parachute Qualification Wings is marked ‘V21’ to the reverse, and the United States Master Parachute Qualification Wings are unmarked, but appear to be either silver or silver plated. Both United States badges have clutch pins. 23 badges total. Condition: very good. Many of the cloth badges appear to be unused.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 8229 Pte E. Russell of the Dorset Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and a Dorsetshire Regiment cap badge. Notes: Pte Edward Russell was born in 1887, and was a native of Broadmain, Dorchester. He had originally enlisted for service on December 29th 1906 and first entered the conflict on September 16th 1914. He was discharged from service on March 29th 1916, on account of wounds received. He is entitled to the Silver War Badge, number 11202. There is no evidence to suggest that he is entitled to the clasp for the star. Condition: generally good. Normal age related toning to the medals. Some evidence of the BWM having been cleaned with something abrasive in the past. Each medal is complete with its original silk ribbon. The cap badge is also in good condition.
A good quality vintage Scottish sterling silver officer’s Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth & Cameron) badge. Cast in 3 separate parts, with the stags head to the centre, Queen’s crown and thistle at the top, and the traditional ‘Cuidich’n Righ’ on a scroll at the bottom. The stags head is fully U.K. hallmarked for Edinburgh 1994, with the makers mark of ‘GB’. The scroll is also fully marked, with a matching assay office and date letter, but the crown and thistle only carries the ‘GB’ makers mark. Condition: very good. Only light service wear to each piece.
A WW1 Star and Mons Clasp trio, awarded to 7320 Pte T.Dickson of the 8th Highland Light Infantry. To include: the 1914 Star with slip on type clasp, the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. The medals are swing mounted on a bar for wear. Notes: the slip on clasp fitted appears to have some age, and although not being an official issue sew on type, it is likely a contemporary tailors copy or similar. Pte Dickson first entered the conflict on November 11th 1914 as part of the 8th (Lanark) Battalion Highland Light Infantry (Territorial). He later transferred to the Royal Scots (as Cpl), using the service number 335880. He originally enlisted for service on June 2nd 1913, and was discharged on April 23rd 1919. Cpl Dickson is also entitled to the Silver War Badge, number 478044. We have been unable to confirm Cpl Dickson’s entitlement to the clasp. His Medal Index Card is unusually light on information, with no mention of his prior service with the 8/HLI, nor his disembarkation date. The only details recorded as those related to the Royal Scots. Condition: good. Good level of detail present, and normal toning to each medal.
A WW2 era Kreigsmarine machine embroidered breast eagle, using yellow thread on a blue/black background fabric. Plus, a WW2 gilt Kreigsmarine uniform button by Assmann, a WW2 British Royal Navy button, an enamel WW2 era Soviet Russian badge with split pin back, 3 x small German enamel badges, one with ‘FC’ to the front, and the other with ‘SW’ to the front, and a 25 year anniversary stickpin by Weidmann. Also, 2 x ‘Deaths Head’ collar badges, (likely post war) a War Order of the German Cross (post war), and a Luftwaffe qualified air gunner badge, marked ‘GWL’ to the back (post war and missing pin). Condition: generally good. One of the deaths head badges is missing a blade to the reverse, and there is wear to the silver wash, revealing the brass beneath. Luftwaffe badge missing its pin.
A post WW2 Parachute Regiment beret, fitted with an officer’s heavily silvered badge. Maroon wool body with leather sweatband and part blue satin lining. No apparent makers mark or dates. The badge is marked ‘F&S’ to the reverse side, for Firmin & Son. Plus, a WW2 era British No.4 MKII spike bayonet, complete with scabbard. Condition: generally good condition. The beret has had its blue lining deliberately removed to facilitate better shaping, but is in otherwise good condition. The badge is in good order, and has toning to the silver finish. The bayonet retains the majority of its parkerised finish, and shows just normal service wear.
A WW1 1915 Star trio, and cap badge, awarded to 15274 Pte Aaron Broad of the 9th Battalion (Pioneers) North Staffordshire Regiment. To include: a 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and a North Staffordshire Regiment cap badge. Notes: Pte Broad first disembarked for service in France on July 28th 1915. He was discharged from service on December 14th 1918 under paragraph 392 Kings Regulations, and he is entitled to the Silver War Badge number 490051. There is also contradictory evidence in the records that also suggests he was discharged on October 11th 1918. His medal index card confirms the trio as his full medal entitlement. Condition: generally good. The medals have been polished in the past, but still retain a good level of detail. They loosely mounted on a card backing using original ribbons. The badge is in good condition.
A good quality vintage die stamped sterling silver 17th Lancers cap badge. Of traditional design, with the skull and crossed bones, with scroll to the bottom displaying the regimental motto ‘Or Glory’ 2 lugs present to the reverse side. Fully U.K. hallmarked to the reverse side for Edinburgh 1994, with the makers mark of ‘GB’. Approximately 4.8cm width x 4.4cm height. Condition: very good. Some toning to the silver on the front side, plus some very light service wear.
A good quality WW1 period, patriotic embroidered stable belt. Hand made by Arthur Middleton Varah of the Essex Regiment, or more simply known as Arthur Varah. The belt was made by Arthur while convalescing in hospital at Ypres in 1917, as evidenced by his initials ‘AV’ on the item. The piece is embroidered in a tapestry style, using the flag designs of the allied nations of the era. Leather retaining strap and buckles to the ends, plus a small coin style purse affixed to the linen backing of the belt. Notes: Arthur Middleton Varah was born in 1892 in Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire. By 1911 he was the under manager at the well known silver manufacturer, Walker & Hall. He attested for service in December 1915, using the service number 41995, and his service record seems to confirm that he was sick at the time the belt was made. His medical records suggest he suffered with nephritis. Arthur passed away in January 1958. Approximately 77cm length (not including the straps), width 5.5cm. Condition: generally very good. Clean condition, with no untoward holes or tears. Leather supple to the buckles and straps, small element of the press stud fastening missing to the purse attachment, but this doesn’t detract.
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