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Lot 234
A fascinating collection of personal effects relating to WWI First World War soldier ' Q. S. Greene '. Comprising of: his gold hallmarked topped swagger stick / walking cane (hallmarked for Richard Hedley Whittaker of London, c1916 and monogrammed ' QSG ' (92cm long), his monocular spotting lens by Carl Zeiss and a trench art brass shell engraved for ' Ypres 1916 '. Also included is a rare ' Tower Of London ' British Legion ceramic poppy on metal pole, purchased by the family to remember Q. S. Greene. The poppy measures approx; 49cm long in total. All consigned direct from the family, who have supplied this background information: Q.S Greene, an American, was a keen sailor and, at the outbreak of WW1, he tried to join the Royal Navy, but they were not recruiting. He was eventually commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 15th March 1915 and joined the 4th Battalion of the Coldstream Guards in April 1915. He was posted to France as a Lieutenant in August 1915, He was wounded twice and is mentioned in CP Blacker’s WW1 book called “Have you forgotten yet”? He married an English girl whilst recovering from his wounds and his son was born 2 months after he had been killed as an Acting Captain at Arras on 29 March 1918
Lot 314
Two scarce WWI First World War German stick grenades. Both with wooden handles and steel screw-on tops. Various markings to the handles. The first, with the screw-off igniter still present has the handle stamped ' AEG23.8.15, 5 1/2 5eK '. (note, the top no longer screws to the handle), the second grenade (complete) marked ' 5 1/2 Sek ' to handle and retains its original iron hook to top. Both measure approx; 36cm. Both inert.
Lot 352
An original WWII Second World War German Nazi Stick Grenade wooden crate / field box. ' Luftichter Patronenkasten ' to top (Airtight Cartridges) and an official stamp dated 1939 to rear. Lead lined, the crate features its original ' 50 Pieces - Stick Grenades ' label to the inside of the lid. The crate with original carry handles. Measures approx; H19cm x W50cm x D37cm. Rare.
Lot 363
A fascinating collection of WWI First World War Bristol related personal effects relating to a Captain James Redgers of the Gloucestershire Regiment. Comprising of: his uniform buttons, cap badges and related, his hallmarked silver pocket watch by Schwer & Co of Bristol, his 1928 marriage certificate, his ' 61st South Midland Division ' Gallantry certificate(dated 1917 for: 'After his Platoon Commander had been wounded, he took over the command of the platoon during the advance, and by good leadership minimized casualties, the platoon being under heavy machine gun fire at the time ,' and his original Warrant for being promoted to Captain, and a small silver plated drinks cup engraved ' Sgt Redgers - Rifle Meeting - Arras. 15.10.17 '. His WWI Army service book is also included and shows his positions (and injuries) throughout the war. Several photographs of Redgers in uniform are also included, along with his Gloucestershire Regiment swagger stick. Rare and interesting collection.
Lot 85
A collection of 4x assorted conflict hand grenades / bombs. All inert. Comprising: a restored WWI German stick grenade (the handle appearing original, the grenade part being plaster), a 20th century large anti-aircraft / armour piercing round tip (green painted), a 20th century rubber grenade (rubber body split) and a believed rodded Mill's Bomb grenade tip (pineapple). Interesting and rare collection.
Lot 15
A Victorian silver shaped navette inkstand by Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield 1865, with a central detachable taperstick flanked by spherical cut glass wells with silver covers, the pierced and engraved base presentation engraved and dated Margate 1866, on four bracket feet, 24cm 9 1/2in) long, the base and stick 312g (10 oz); and a capstan inkwell by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1909, 9cm (3 1/2in) diameter, loaded (2)
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