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20003 Click for more photos | Autograph book from the 1930s noted Don Bradman, Walter Lindrum, Horace Lindrum, Joe Davis (Billiards/Snooker) Hubert Opperman (Cyclist), Jack Crawford (Aus Tennis player) won Wimbledon, French Open etc, many other Billiard Players, Cyclists, Boxers, Union inc Sid Riley (Australian R Union Rep 1903). (85 autographs). | SOLD at A$250 | ||
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20007 Click for more photos | Badges. Extensive collection of Club Membership Badges Majority Gilt & Enamel inc Rugby Leagues Clubs inc St George 1970s-90s, Souths Juniors, SCG Membership badges, St George Budapest Soccer Club, Transport Workers Union badges & various Bowling Club badges (c160 badges). Some RSL. Then stick pins, tie clips & others. Nice lot. (c250). | SOLD at A$220 | ||
20008 Click for more photos | Basketball Cards. 4 Shop display albums with approx 1400 cards, all mid 1990s, high percentage comp sets inc Upper Deck 'Rookie Standouts 1993-94' (20/20) inc Anfernee Hardaway, 'Triple Double 1993-94' (10/10) inc Michael Jordan, 'Locker Tack 1993-94' (15/15) inc Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, 'Flight Team 1993-94' (20/20) - retail $100, Fleer Jam Session, 'Slam Dunk Heroes 1994-95' (7/8) inc Shaquille O'Neal & Chris Webber 'Rookie Standouts 1993-94' (20/20). Fleer Ultra 'All Rookie Team 1994-95' (10/10, retail $220) inc Anfernee Hardaway, Jamal Mashburn & Chris Webber, 'Scoring Kings 1994-95' (10/10) inc Shaquille O'Neal. Stadium Club 'Clear Cut 1994-95' (27/27, $180), 'Super & Team 1994-95' (27/27, $200), 'Rising Stars 1994-95' (12/12, $150). As new, apparently without duplication. Retail of the few mentioned $1000+. (approx 1400) | SOLD at A$275 | ||
20011 Click for more photos | Boxing. Australia. Small collection of photos & memorabilia inc Lionel Rose, Jimmy Carruthers, Johnny Famechon, Tony Mundine, Jeff Fenech, Dimitri Michael signed picture cards or photographs (Tony Mundine on reverse of promotional card). 1907 NSW Telegram advising of Tommy Burns defeating Bill Squires (Aust) by KO in round one, plus photographs/cards (10) inc Jimmy Carruthers, Patrick vs Burns Fight, Sydney 1946, Barry Michael & Sugar Ray Robinson, plus some ephemera. A neat little group, punching above its weight. (20 items) | SOLD at A$180 | ||
20017 Click for more photos | Cricket: ca1900-05 PPC (4) with Australian Cricketer SE Gregory (58 Tests 1890-1912), Clem Hill (49 Tests 1896-1912), WP Howell (18 Tests 1898-1904) & JJ Kelly (Kepper, 36 Tests, 1896-1905). Produced in Great Britain. A rare quartet. VF UN. (4) | SOLD at A$180 | ||
20022 Click for more photos | Cricket. 1931/32 Tourism team selection of autographs inc D.P.B Morkel, S.H Curnow, Len Brown. Australia 1968 Touring Team sheet autographs 17 singed inc Bill Lawry, Ian Chappell, Ashley Mallet, Doug Walters. 1977 Australian Touring Team sheets inc 11 of 17 noted Rod Marsh, Rick McCosker, Geoff Dymock, another with 13 of 17 noted Rod Marsh, Ray Bright, Kerry O'Keefe, Doug Walkers 1990 Aus v Pakistan 3rd Test team inc Allan Border, Mark Taylor, Steve Waugh, Dean Jones. 1994 Cricket Academy 18 names inc Andrew Symonds, Justin Langer, 1994 Aus/India Chamber of Commerce Menu with signatures. India 9 diff inc Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Ravi Shastri, Aus 9 diff inc Ricky Ponting, Rod Marsh, Andrew Symonds etc. Sri Lanka 1999 Tour of Aus 15 signatures inc Arjuna Ranatunga, Muttiah Muralitheran, Chamind Vass etc. (7 items, 78 autographs). | AVAILABLE at A$170 | ||
20037 Click for more photos | Cricket 1980s Australia, Domestic Cricket team sheets. Inc Tasmania Nov 1982 (inc David Boon, Michael Holding, Roger Woolley), Tasmania 1984-85 (inc David Boon, Peter Faulkner), Victoria Dec 1985 (inc Ray Bright, Dean Jones, Merv Hughes), South Australia Jan 1986 (inc David Hookes, Rick Darling), Queensland March 1990 One Day semi-final (inc Greg Ritchie, Stuart Law), 1995 Feb (inc Matthew Hayden, Carl Rackermann, Andrew Symonds), 1998-98 (inc Ian Healy, Martin Love, Matthew Hayden), Tasmania 1998/99 inc David Boon, Rodney Tucker), South Australia 1998/99 (inc Greg Blewett, Jason Gillespie). (10 sheets, 121 autographs). | AVAILABLE at A$170 | ||
20040 Click for more photos | Cricket 1984-2003 Australia Domestic Cricket NSW collection of Signed Team Sheets inc Feb 1984 NSW (inc Steve Rixon, John Dyson, Trevor Chappell) v Tasmania (inc Roger Woolly, David Boon etc) 1986 NSW (inc Mark Taylor), 1987 NSW (inc Mike Whitney, Trevor Bayliss), 1990 NSW (inc Geoff Lawson, Mark Waugh), 1992 NSW (inc Steve Small, Mark Waugh, Geoff Lawson), South Australia (inc Greg Blewett, David Hookes), NSW 1994 inc (Brad McNamara, Wayne Holdsworth etc), 2003 Pura Cup final NSW (inc Steve Waugh, Michael Clarke, Michael Slater, Mark Waugh), QLD (inc Michael Kasprowicz). (7 sheets, 117 autographs). | AVAILABLE at A$150 | ||
20057 Click to enlarge photo | Horse Racing Books. Stallions (A Directory of Australian Stud Racing Horses). Edited by Jennifer Churchill. 8 diff from Vol 2 (1990) to Vol 24 (2012). All full colour, some minor edge foxing. Great historical content, near new. Original costs around $800. | AVAILABLE at A$80 | ||
20070 Click for more photos | Rugby League. Framed 1963-64 'The Eleventh Australian Rugby League Touring Team' large original photo of the 1963-64 Kangaroos in suit & hat. The first all Australian team to win the Ashes in England, plus another 1963-64 squad framed photo (copy) in their playing kit. This squad includes some of the greatest players to play the game inc John Raper, Graham Langlands, Ken Thornett, Reg Gasnier, Arthur Summons, Ken Irvine, Noel Kelly etc. Also 1962 Country team original photo featuring Graham Langlands who was part of the team that defeated City 18-8. Overall dimensions between 380x330mm & 670x590mm. All GC. (3). | SOLD at A$100 | ||
20071 Click to enlarge photo | Rugby League Framed Kangaroos Jersey autographed by 2005 Tri Nations Squad. Inc Darren Lockyer, Andrew Johns, Petero Civonicera, Willie Mason & others. Overall dimensions 850x890mm. Exc. | SOLD at A$250 | ||
20075 Click to enlarge photo | Rugby League Parramatta 1981 Framed photo Premiers First Grade squad. Parramatta's First premiership noted Bob O'Reilly, Ray Price, Michael Cronin, Bret Kenny, Peter Sterling, Eric Grothe, Jack Gibson etc. Overall dimensions 360x290mm. GC. | SOLD at A$70 | ||
20076 Click to enlarge photo | Rugby League. Parramatta 1969 First Grade Squad framed photo B/W (copy) inc Ian Johnston (coach) Parramatta's first international player, Bob O'Reilly, Dick Thornett etc. Overall dimensions 490x390mm. VGC. | SOLD at A$50 | ||
20079 Click to enlarge photo | Rugby League. Parramatta 2001 Jason Taylor Point scoring record framed collage showing action photo of Jason kicking a goal. Below are 4 football trade cards, three of which are autographed when he played for Wests, Norths & Parramatta. The Northern Eagles card was not signed. Unique. Overall dimensions 430x590mm. VGC. | AVAILABLE at A$70 | ||
20084 Click for more photos | Rugby League. Parramatta Ken Thornett 'The Mayor' framed picture showing him being chained from the field by 2 other Legends Graham Langlands & John Raper, with players stats & autograph. Another framed collage of 2 photos showing action photos of Ken playing for Leeds. Also framed portrait showing Dick Thornett. Dimensions vary between 340x490mm & 340x420mm. VGC. (3). | SOLD at A$100 | ||
20093 Click to enlarge photo | Rugby League. Photos framed assembly of 4 photos of Brian Bevan with one of the photos autographed Brian Bevan an Australian born winger who played most of his career fro Warrington scoring an incredible 796 tries in 620 games. Named as winger in Australian Rugby League Team of the Century. With Cert of Auth. Overall dimensions 590x460mm. | SOLD at A$75 | ||
20096 Click for more photos | Rugby League. Big League 1974 Grand Final Program, Easts v Canterbury, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998 also 1992. Annual (total retail $490). State of Origin Programs between 1988 & 2009 some extras (c40 Magazines 30 diff). (48). | SOLD at A$150 | ||
20101 Click for more photos | Rugby League. Framed 1982 Kangaroos Touring squad photo inc Wally Lewis, Ray Price, Mal Meninga, Peter Sterling, Brett Kenny, Steve Mortimer etc & 1986 Kangaroos Touring squad photo including Garry Jack, Paul Langmack, Brett Kenny, Noel Cleal, Wally Lewis etc, plus 1987 Sydney Firsts Official team photo inc Ian Roberts, Andrew Ettingshausen, Craig Coleman, Mick Poetter, Royce Simmons etc Also Toohey's promo caricature on board of Paul Harrogan in Australian Jersey, autographed. Outer dimension sizes vary from 380x310mm to 490x390mm. (4 items). | SOLD at A$100 | ||
20102 Click for more photos | Rugby League Life 1968 (5 diff), Rugby League World 1969 (5 diff), 1970 (3 diff), 1971 (1), Big League 1975 annual, Rugby League Week mags (19 diff inc 1967 to 1993 inc 1987 (10 diff), 1990 (3 diff), Rugby League 1978 No 30. Retail ca $1300. (34). | SOLD at A$200 | ||
20147 Click for more photos | Rugby League Big League Magazine 1990 hardbound Volume 71 no.1-28 comp. Inc Programs for City v Country, State of Origin NSW v QLD 9th May 1990, Grand Final Program Canberra v Penrith (Canberra Premiers). VGC, binding exc. | AVAILABLE at A$120 | ||
20162 Click for more photos | Runny League. Big League Seasons 2007 & 2009 in 4 bound volumes. (Melbourne Storm Premiers) in both years, with Premierships subsequently stripped due to salary cap breaches. Each year in 2 volumes inc 2007 vol 88 no.1-29. Also notable as 1st season of Gold Coast Titans plus Grand Final Ticket & Program, Melbourne Storm v Manly Sea Eagles. Also 2009 vol 90 no.1-30 comp inc all programs for competition with Grand Final Program Melbourne Storm v Parramatta. Parramatta making Grand Final from 8th position. (4 vols) | AVAILABLE at A$120 | ||
20170 Click for more photos | Rugby League. Collection of programs inc Grand Final Programs for 1992, 1994, 2000 (2), 2001 (2), 2002, 2003 (2), 2004, 2005, 2006 (2), 2009, 2010, 2013. Origin Programs 1990 Game 1, 1994 Melbourne Game 2, 2001 Game 3, Test Programs 2002 v Great Britain, 2003 Kangaroo Tour, 2005 Test v NZ. Other Semi Final Programs inc 1982, 1924 (2), 1992 (3), 2009 (3, plus 11 regular season programs) & few others. Mostly VF-as new. (57) | SOLD at A$120 | ||
20175 Click to enlarge photo | Rugby League. Scanlens Football cards 1986 Series 103 of 132, plus 43 extras (35 diff). 1990 154 of 156 (ex 115, 119). Plus 2019, 2020 part sets, 1970s cards, all written names or initials etc in upper margins o/w VGC - Mint etc. (400+). | SOLD at A$300 | ||
20177 Click for more photos | Rugby League Trade Cards. 1967 The Sun cards comprising Ken & Dick Thornett, Ron Lynch, Brian Hambly (Parramatta), Kevin Junee (Roosters), Laurie Fagan (Panthers), 1966/67 Daily Mirror cards 1966 Parramatta & Eastern Suburbs team photos, also Ken Thornett, Bob McCarthy, Ken Irvine, Ross Warner, Bruce Castle NZ Skipper. Some slight aging but mostly. Excellent retail $900. (12). | AVAILABLE at A$200 | ||
20185 Click to enlarge photo | Rugby League. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 2011 Framed Official NRL Premiership photo, taken Post Grand Final includes Anthony Watnough, Jamie Lyons, Kieran Foran, Brett Stewart, Tony Williams & others. Overall dimensions 490x380mm. VGC. | AVAILABLE at A$70 | ||
20186 Click to enlarge photo | Rugby League. Manly Warringah framed official photo 2011 Premiership squad. Overall dimensions 1090x500mm. Exc. | AVAILABLE at A$60 | ||
20189 Click for more photos | Rugby Union. Framed 1947-48 Wallabies Framed photo & signed Team sheet (copy). Includes Nick Shehadie, Ken Kearny Trevor Allen & others. Overall dimensions 400x590mm. Together with original autograph, sheet separate to framed item. VGC. (2). | AVAILABLE at A$200 | ||
20195 Click for more photos | Rugby Union. Wallabies 1999 World Cup Winners framed photos comprising Tim Horan framed large photo, with signed trade card, Toutai Kefu framed collage titled 'Match Winner' showing panoramic photo of Toutai scoring match winning try against the All Blacks, alongside a signed Trade Card. Also Toohey's caricature on board of Phil Kearns in Wallabies Jersey, autographed. VF. Overall dimension vary 340s480mm to 390x550mm. All VGC. (3). | AVAILABLE at A$100 | ||
20200 Click for more photos | Varied Collection of Sporting related items inc framed Boxing Ted 'Kid' Lewis signature, two time World Welterweight Champion, Max Schmelling autograph on card with photo (famous for fighting Joe Louis), Kostya Tszyu signed photo, Larry Holmes signed card, AFL collection/accumulation of trading cards, Tazos (mostly 1990s) part sets. Some programs, Magarey medal (SAFL award) autographs inc Michael Aish (1981) Tony Antrobus (1983) George Johnston (1934). Soccer 1982 World Cup collection of photos in album (67 of) various Sporting Life. Mags 1940s to 1950s. Various others inc Athletic autographs on pg from 1940s inc John Treloar (Aus Sprinter). John Bartram both Olympians. Baseball inc Don Mattingly autograph, 'The Babe Ruth' collection of trade cards. Plus 100s of tinny badges many with expletives etc. (large carton - qty). | SOLD at A$130 | ||
20201 Click for more photos | 1900-06 Victorian Field Artillery Gunner pre WWI framed & glazed photograph . Full length shot with nice uniform & insignia detail, dates between 1900 & 1906 plus 450mm x 350mm pre 1914 group shot of a cadet Unit carrying Lee Metford Rifles, slight fading, some names to border, in thin wooden frame with broken glass, 470mm x 370mm. 1st is very nice. 2nd interesting. (2) | SOLD at A$150 | ||
20202 Click for more photos | 1900 Victoria Pre-Federation Boer War set of 2 stamps depicting Victoria Cross on 1d & VMR troopers on 2d (this faded) on locally addressed cover pmk Melbourne 23-7-(19)00. Stamps catalogue value used GB£350 x 3 (for on cover) = £1050=A$1900. Rare. Stamps were sold for 1/- & 2/- with the difference donated to charity. Because of the high cost, very few sold. | AVAILABLE at A$120 | ||
20203 Click for more photos | 1907 Victorian Rifle Association Affiliated Clubs award medal rev engraved 'W Beverly Warragul Score 174 1907' silver, 38mm, brooch pin on reverse. | AVAILABLE at A$120 | ||
20204 Click for more photos | 1908 Visit of the USA great white fleet State of Victoria 1d & 1½d stamped postcards. Special illustrated cards issued for the visit of American Fleet. Superb fresh unused. Stieg P33-4 cat US$200 in 2001. (latest listing). Retail similar. Impossible to find nicer. (2). | AVAILABLE at A$80 | ||
20215 Click to enlarge photo | 1939-45 original pencil caricature sketch of Army Officer seated at desk. Titled: 'Capt Linton at Work, Court of Enquiry - 1945' by 'Gordon '45'. Framed & glazed. 400mm x 295mm. John Fred Linton, NX106921. Born Nth Sydney 2/1/1907. Enl AIF 22/7/1942. Posting at disch 29/11/1945, 5th Aust Div ASC as Captain. Minor stains. VGC | AVAILABLE at A$75 | ||
20216 Click for more photos | 1939-45 Pacific/Northern Aust Theatre Personal Items lot: Pr of AIF fibre ID tags 'NX46372 / S. M Clark/P/A2'. On original leather neck string & set with a good luck charm of what appears to be a wishbone bound in green hide leather bundle; Pr of trench art serviette rings cut from perspex in the shape of rabbits; emergency ration tin (without contents); rubberised fabric (tropical) personal document cover (intended for service pay-book etc) NX46372 Swales Clark was from Singleton, born 1901. Enl 2/AIF 8/7/40 in Newcastle. Noted as Sergeant, 12 Coy AASC. Disch 22/12/43. Overall VGC. Unusual good luck token on ID tags. (5) | SOLD at A$65 | ||
20222 Click for more photos | ca 1950-90 Headgear (3). ca 1950 Royal Australian Navy cloth topped Rating's cap with tally band 'HMAS ACUTE' named; slouch hat, civilian contract type with pugaree, unblocked, size 59; ; ca 1960 Scottish Balmoral/Tam-O'-Shanter cap in khaki wool, Victoria, size 6 7/8 (less the tourle); plus selection of over 50 diff mostly defence cloth patches & insignia (Army, Navy, Airforce, cadets etc). (53+) | AVAILABLE at A$100 | ||
20228 Click for more photos | Army. 1900-12 period swagger stick customised to 4th Australian Infantry Regt. Silver metal top embossed with the regimental badge. The bottom has a metal end cap riveted in place. Timber has about 60% of its red/brown coloured finish. As is typical, the metal top shows use, with dings mostly to the top & back. Overall VGC. | SOLD at A$140 | ||
20229 Click to enlarge photo | Army. ca Boer War, Mounted Soldier with slouch hat, dark collars, with white gorget patches. Circa 1902. Light horse other rank, patch pockets to chest, epaulettes of non braided pattern. Hand coloured excised portrait raised on pebble gold background. Not opened to check for name. In oval frame creating a 3D effect with glass, & Art Nouveau, arts & crafts style wooden frame with flowers. Overall size approx 380x550mm. Image VGC, frame some small losses/flts. Still impressive. | SOLD at A$200 | ||
20253 Click for more photos | Badges. Collection of Club Badges inc RSA, RAG, AJC, Bowling Clubs, Sydney Trade Union Club etc (80+), also Tie Pins/Clips Bowling Clubs, Melb Cricket club School Badges etc plus collection of stick pins. Also a collection of Soviet Union era inc KGB border guards badges & similar. Then a collection of Tin Badges (90+) various Charity & Political. some vintage, others more contemporary. (approx 400). | SOLD at A$230 | ||
20264 Click for more photos | Cigarette Cards: Wills 1910 'Types of the Commonwealth Military Forces' (100 assorted, cat £240). 1916 War Medals, silk (32, cat £112). 1916 Crests & Colours of Aust Universities, Colleges & Schools (190 mixed, cat £143). 1929 School Crests, silk (85 mixed, cat £240). Player Cigarettes (GB) 1939 Uniforms of the Territorial Army (36, cat £30). Also odds & sods (220) inc VC Winners (30). Wills Cricketers 1926 (real photo, 21). Ogdens (real photos, 30) & American Tobacco Co 'Beauties' (18). Approx 660 cards in total inc 4 albums. Murray cat approx £900 = A$1600. | SOLD at A$275 | ||
20285 Click for more photos | Navy 1900-1960 photographs (11) ranging in size from 300x250mm to postcard size. Some very good shots of Navy/Reserves/Cadets etc. Come with 2 pieces of ephemera, 1 to Navy cadet named & dated 1908. The other a letter from an officer to 'Keating' in 1897 with NSW Naval Volunteers badge logo asking him to attend a dinner for his long & meritorious service. Also 20 plus prints of which 17 are card backed & 3 pieces of ephemera, 2 are State related. VG. Some rare shots. (32+). | SOLD at A$180 | ||
20287 Click to enlarge photo | Photographs: Army, 8 mostly pre Federation, or just post, photos ranging in size from 200x150mm to postcard size. The largest is the Royal Australian Artillery working fatigue with Sergeant looking on. Hand-writing to rear states Hawthorn 1903. Also a faded NSW Medical Staff Corps with 3 men, 2 wearing slouch hats & central figure wearing Sudan ribbon pr. 3 shots, head & shoulders of Officers, Collins Street photographer. 1 is named J? Jones 1/12/02 & a Carte de Visite of full length pre Fed photo of soldier in Glengarry with snake belt by Melbourne photographer. Most with surround damage/flts. Photos mostly sound, Fair-GC. 8 very interesting early photos. | SOLD at A$200 | ||
20291 Click for more photos | Photographs: Army Cadets, 18 photos mostly 1900-14. Ranging in size from 300mm-250mm to postcard size. The 3 largest are Scotch College Melbourne Officers & Warrant Officers from 1953, 1952 & 1970. All named, the 1952 photo with autograph of all present on reverse. A must have photograph group for the Cadet collector. Some surround faults, odd photo flts, mostly G-VGC. Wonderful lot of rare early Cadet photos selected for quality. | AVAILABLE at A$250 | ||
20302 Click to enlarge photo | Rising Sun badges: c.1990-2000. Uncut roll of over 1000 Auscam cloth Rising Sun 'biscuits'. Good for break down. Retail well worth over $1000. Ideal market day seller. New. | SOLD at A$150 | ||
20305 Click to enlarge photo | Share Certificates. Mining North Broken Hill Silver Mining Co NL 1900-04. Share certificates for 50 to 100 £1 shares paid up to between 2/- & 9/6. Generally VF or better. (10 certificates). | SOLD at A$120 | ||
20321 Click for more photos | Imperial. Hesse 1908-10 2nd Company Lifeguard Regiment number 1 Darmstadt stein & lid. Heavily decorated with German soldiers including the Kaiser. Names of Men of the company. Pewter cap depicting a picklehaubed German guard. Lid lifter has Hessan lion rampant. VGC. Rare & a very desirable stein. | AVAILABLE at A$600 | ||
20322 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial. SMS Gneisenau 10 Pfennig WWI Kantine token. The Gneisenau was an 8.3 inch armoured cruiser, launched 1906, commissioned 1908. She was sunk in the Battle of the Falklands in December 1914. Rare. | SOLD at A$300 | ||
| 20360 | Luftwaffe 1941 large Certificate of Promotion from Government Inspector to Senior Government Inspector. Large embossed seal with Nazi Eagle in wreath, hand signed, central fold, VGC. Also an untranslated 1940 certificate in fairly clean condition with swastika underprint, minor creases. Size approx 390x290mm. G-VGC. (2) | AVAILABLE at A$100 | ||
| 20426 | Stamps. 1937 Hitler's 48th Birthday & Cultural Fund miniature sheet of 4 stamps with perforations, mint never hinged, SG cat £90=A$160 plus 4 propaganda postcards, 1 depicting Hitler. VF. (5 items). | AVAILABLE at A$140 | ||
20452 Click to enlarge photo | Ethnographica: Papua New Guinea: ca1900-40 scarce Sepik River tribal statue. Carved wooden tall elongated spirit statue. 80cm tall. Early C20th. Ochre painted face & stripes running down body, has a hump in the back & a tail like a lizard. Interesting piece. VGC | AVAILABLE at A$200 | ||
20461 Click to enlarge photo | Great Britain. Map. WWI period fabric map of the Balkans with enlargement of Dardanelles inset, sold as souvenir of the 1915 Gallipoli Campaign Map surrounded by ropes & anchors. Approx 590x570mm. Few minor age stains o/w GC. | SOLD at A$80 | ||
20464 Click to enlarge photo | Great Britain: 1914-18 Stoke-on-Trent 'Arcadian China' Patriotic Souvenir lot. Bearing city Coat of Arms in forms of: Army Patt 1902 Visor cap with enamel decal to top of the arms of Great Yarmouth 36mm(H) x 60mm (DAI): Miniature jug bearing the enamel Arms of Roysth b/w 2 'tar jacks', 81mm(H); artillery projectile bearing enamel Arms of Aldershot, 69mm; artillery projectile bearing enamel Arms of Leven, 70mm. Minor wear to gilding. gVF/aEF (4) | AVAILABLE at A$100 | ||
20466 Click to enlarge photo | Great Britain. Map (1915) Gallipoli Peninsula 8th Army Corps showing (Australian), British & French Trenches 7th July revised July 28, August 6, 17, 23, 31, Sep 25, Oct 25. Shows Y Beach, Gully Beach, X Beach at left, Morto Bay right trenches to top & right. Printed in black on a type of oil cloth, sea tinted blue, trenches hand drawn in magenta. Scale 6 inches to a mile. The Krithia Rd & Nullah are connected/crossed by No 1 Australian Line & Bo 2 Australian Line. Also noted Boomerang Rd. Edges but dirty/stained, rotting crease. Map overall GC. Approx 590x600mm. Rare. Plus large C19th plans for house in Gulistan Lucknow. (2) | SOLD at A$160 | ||
20490 Click to enlarge photo | Japan: 1939-45 Imperial Marines Officer Equipment lot - Canvas & leather officer's broad sword waist belt; Officer/Marine pattern aluminium water bottle with gilt aluminium crew lid & laced canvas cover with web sling (damage to cover); a pr of khaki wool puttees with tape ties; a reproduction sword field cover in leather; a black bakelite officer's writing tool case bearing naval anchor to lid (lid cracked); a small printed cotton Marine Company banner 790 x 370mm; a set of 7 x Japanese Invasion Money banknotes (5 cents to $100), Malaya issues; an issue rice bowl & a soup bowl in white enamelled china bearing blue Imperial star insignia; a small decorated (rustic scene) 'Whistling' saki cup (chips). Some wear & minor damage consistent with age & veteran souvenir 'bring backs'. Generally VGC. (10 items) | AVAILABLE at A$400 | ||
20491 Click to enlarge photo | Map of Asiaca.1860 by G H Swanston Edinburgh covers from Eastern Europe to Japan & down to parts of the East Indies. 500x390mm, country borders, hand tinted. Trace of toning & sl separation in margin at base of original centre fold not affecting map, o/w VF. | AVAILABLE at A$50 | ||
20505 Click to enlarge photo | USA: c/1872-1890 Indian Wars group - US Army circular galvanised tin water bottle with canvas cover stamped 'US' with tin mounted cork stopper & brass chain; an 1873 Infantry socket bayonet with steel Mod.1886 scabbard with its leather bayonet frog with swivelling brass belt clip with 'US' disc (named 'H.B.BLACK'); an English 1853 Enfield rifle socket bayonet, socket stamped '403', no scabbard. Overall VGC. (3 items) | SOLD at A$300 | ||
20515 Click for more photos | 1900-70 Unit & General Australian Military History lot. 'Silent Voices', (Kearney) 10 Bn AIF Unit History, S/C, 2005; 'The Somme' (Farrar-Hockley) 1964 with orig dust wrapper; 'Tobruk' (Wilmott) 1945; 'The Yamato Dynasty' 1999, S/C; 'Kokoda' (Ham) 2004, S/C; 'Weary' (Ebury) S/C; 'World War II' S/C 1981 used; 'Vietnam - A War Lost & Won' 2003, S/C (Cawthorne); 'The Vietnam War Experience' (Souter) 2007 H/C with slip-case & CD ROM; 'The Visual Dictionary of Military Uniforms' 1992. Gen VGC, some as new. Retail $100++ (10) | SOLD at A$50 | ||
20520 Click for more photos | Manuals, books & ephemera. Inc Mountain Artillery Drill, 1897; Artillery Training Vol 2 Gunnery, 1928; Handbook Q.F 18 pdr MK IV Gun, 1924, Artillery Training Vol 1, 1963; Manual of Ceremonial, 1935; 3 Naval Signal Cards (1930s-50s). Army service books inc 2 cadet for 1913 & 1917. The other is a demob book for AIF. Book on 'Treaties of Service Ordinance', 1908, is very interesting. Complete but spine heavily faded. Plus other items ACF WWII diary, certificates (poor condition), modern Army message books, signalling mirror & metal box. Poor-VGC. (23 items) | SOLD at A$140 | ||
20524 Click to enlarge photo | Military Training Pams WWII era: The Complete Lewis Gunner, 1941, first published 1918. Training in Field craft and Elementary Tactics, 1940. Manual of Elementary Drill, 1935, hard cover. US Rifle, Calibre .30, M1, 1943, 190pgs. Small Arms Weapon Training, 1937, Aust edition. Small Arms Practices, 1943 (Australia). Small Arms Training - Vol I Pam 3 Rifle, 1943 (Australia). Training in Handling of Mines and Traps, 1943, 88pgs (Australia). Mostly GC. (8) | AVAILABLE at A$80 | ||
20525 Click to enlarge photo | Army. Cadets. Manuals & documents dating from 1908-80. Also inc a manual on Army Rifle Clubs Reserves & on Bugle Calls. Manuals are all used although some are near new (mostly WWI manuals). There is also a Cadet Parade Card from 1929 & a Record of Service book (Cadet) from 1950s. Unissued ATC identity/Service book. One manual (British issue) badly damaged. (19 items in total). | SOLD at A$120 | ||
20539 Click for more photos | Australia: Biographies (8) 'Charles Kingsford Smith' by Fitzsimons, pub 2009, 'Peter Cosgrove - My story' pub 2006, 'Weary, the life of Sir Edward Dunlop & The War Diaries of Weary Dunlop' pub as single vol 1997. 'My War 1939-45' by Michael 'The Breaker' by Kit Denton (1987 edition) large VX 123, missing frontispiece Self pub 1990. 'Brothers in War' by M Walsh, pub 2006, (brief History of 8 brother who served in WWI inc Gallipoli), 'Letters Home 1939-45' Stuart & Arnold 1987, 'Darwin 1942 by Hall, 1980). Some edge foxing on earlier works, later vols near new retail $240. Then large size paper backs (14) inc 'Roden Cutler, VC' by McCullough, 'Nancy Wake' by Fitzsimons, 'The Tiger man of Vietnam' (the story of Barry Petersen), 'Gallipoli - The Extraordinary life of Alec Campbell', 'Colin Murray - Journey to Tobruk', 'Warrior Brothers' & 'Warrior Training' (life in the Australian SAS) by I. McPhedran, 'Four Australians at War, letters to Argyle 1914-19', 'The Bombing of Darwin, the diary of Tom Taylor'. Plus 4 others inc 'Memories of Vietnam' by K Maddock. All F-VF or better condition, with a total retail over $500. Plus video 'The Light Horseman'. (22 plus video) | AVAILABLE at A$80 | ||
20541 Click for more photos | Australia:: Larger 'Coffee Table' size books (12) inc Australians at War - A Pictorial History (McDougall 2002), German Military Aircraft (Philpott 1981), Rust in Peace - South Pacific Battlegrounds Revisited (Adams 1976), Bomber Command 1939-45 (Overy 1997), Spitfire - A Complete Fighting History (Price 1991), This is the SAS (Geraghty 1982), The Art of War (Churcher 2004, pub AWN/SBS) & World War II on Land (Chandler 1990). Then others (14) inc Norfolk Island & its 3rd Settlement 1856-1956 (Nobbs 2006, brand new retail $60), Images of Air War 1939-45 (Bowyer 1983), WWII The Axis Assault 1939-42 (Brinkley 2003), Amazing (Australian) SAS (McPhedran 2005), SAS Sniper (Maylor 2010), Bomber County - The Lost Airmen of WWII (Swift 2010 retail $50) & Eureka - Unfinished Revolution (Fitzsimons 2014, as new retail $60). Mostly F-VF condition inc near new as noted, total retail around $600. (26). | AVAILABLE at A$80 | ||
20546 Click for more photos | Canada. 1873-93 'The North West Mounted Police' 2 vols, by John Peter Turner, 1950. Rebound H/C, vols 1 & 2, text with photographs & illustrations & fold-out map. Vol I: 686 pgs, Vol II: 610 pgs. Together with a US Civil War Novel, 1903.' The Southerners' by Cyrus Townsend Brady. VGC. Early history of the 'Canadian Mounties'. Scarce. (3) | AVAILABLE at A$50 | ||
20550 Click for more photos | Great Britain: WWII RAF group of 10 with Bader-The Man & his Men (Burns, 1990). Bomber Crew - Taking on the Reich (Sweetman, 2004). Claims to Fame - The Lancaster A History of the 34 Aircraft that Flew 100+ Missions, (Franks, 1994) Churchill's Few - Battle of Britain Remembered (Willis, 1985). Fight for the Sky - The Story of the Spitfire & Hurricane (Douglas Bader, 1973). Fighter Boys - Saving Britain 1940 (Bishop, 2003. Fly - True Stories from the Airmen of WWII (Veitch, 2008). The Few - Americans Who Fought in the Battle of Britain (Kershaw, 2006). With Wings Like Eagles - A History of the Battle of Britain (Korda, 2009). The Reconstruction of Warriors (Mayhew, 2004). Also Tigers - The Story of No 74 Squadron RAF (Cossey, 1992). Whirlwind - The Air War Against Japan 1942-45 (Tillman, 2009). MIG Pilot (J Barron, 1980), The Story of the Escape & Defection of Lieut Belenko with his MIG-25 from the USSR to USA via Japan. Hell-Fire (Ed Macy, 2009) plus 3 paperbacks inc Bomber Offensive Sir Arthur Harris Marshall of the RAF & The Spitfire 50 Years On (1986). Except for the last 3, all hardcover with dust jacket, mostly VF-near new, retail $500+ (17) | SOLD at A$100 | ||
20556 Click to enlarge photo | Great Britain. 1902. Battles of the Nineteenth Century' (Vol III) pub Cassell & Co. Featuring 'The Boer War 1899-1902 (pgs 1-528), the Chinese War of 1900-1901 (pgs 529-656) & the Ashanti War (pgs 657-736). Interesting contemporary tome with 12 full page plates & numerous other illustrations & plans. Original ornate illustrated binding with only minor cover wear, minimal age toning. VF condition & quite collectible. Great period piece | AVAILABLE at A$50 | ||
20558 Click for more photos | Library reduction - 28 books inc 'The Russian Revolution 1899-1919' (940 pgs, Pipes 1990). 'The Secret War against the Jews' (656 pgs, Aarons & Loftus 1994), 'The Voyage of Their Life - SS Derna & its Passengers (480 pgs, Armstrong 2001), 'The Gehlen Memoirs (General Reinhard Gehlen'. Then a mixture of 'un-orthodox titles' inc 'Beer Glorious Beer' (Cyril Pearl, 1969), 'Aust Cigarette Cards & their Values' (Skinner, 1984), 'Tough 101 Australian Gangsters', 'South with Scott (Evans, 1956), 'The Ghost of Flight 401' (Lockheed Tri-Star Crash, Florida, 1972) & 'Good Morning Hanoi' (Findlay, 2006). Plus 18 others. Lots of good reading here & high original cost. Mixed good - VF condition. (28) | AVAILABLE at A$50 | ||
20561 Click for more photos | World Medal Collector's reference library: 'Medals to Australia with Valuations' (3rd ed, R.D. Williams 1990, H/C. new); Ditto 4th edition, 2000, H/C with dust wrapper, new; 'Orders & Decorations' (V. Mericka 1969); 'The Iron Cross - A History 1813-1957' (G. Williamson 1984); 'The Duke-A Hero's Hero at Sandakan- Capt Lionel Matthesus GC; MC ' (D. Matthews, 2008, soft cover, new); 5 x Osprey Men-at-Arms series (Peter The Great's Army, Flags of The Napoleonic Wars-2; Luftwaffe Airborne & Field Units etc); The Complete NZ Distinguished Conduct Medal (A. Polaschek, No.49 of 1000, signed by author, 1983); 'Australian Army Unit Colour Patches 1987-2008' (P. Blackwell, 2008, new), 'Australasian Military Chits' (Yarwood, 2006, soft cover, new); 'Australian Bicentenary Medals' (L.J Carlisle, 1988, soft cover, new); 'Renniks' Aust Coin & Banknote Values' (21st ed, E.J. Cummings, 2004, new); 'Propaganda postcards of WWII 'R. Menchine, 2000, soft cover, new); 'Military Tokens of the British Commonwealth' (J.F. Yarwood, 2005, soft cover, spring bound, new). Mostly new/as new. Some desirable & hard to obtain editions. (17 items) | AVAILABLE at A$160 | ||
20583 Click for more photos | Army Slouch hats khaki (4) inc RAR, Kings Cadet & two generic slouch hats. Ca1990s-2000s. The RAR hat has the rising sun 'skippy' badge & a pugaree. Nice bashed shape for parade, medium use. The Kings Cadet hat has a faded pugaree & earlier white metal badge to the side. Private purchase. The next hat has a rising sun on the side, pugaree, and is in VG condition. The last hat is private purchase (likely Pittwater High Cadets), no pugaree or badge. Made of wool felt, near excellent condition. (4) | SOLD at A$100 | ||
20585 Click for more photos | Army/RAAF. Slouch hat dated 1990, size 54, slight tear on brim liner, with puggaree, no chin strap. Army Officer's peaked cap, QC Stay bright Rising Sun fitted, dated 1968-69. RAAF slouch hat with puggaree & chin strap, dated 1995, size 52, moth grazing on top & bottom sides of brim. RAAF dark blue peaked cap dated 1969. RAAF average others GC. (4 nice hats). | AVAILABLE at A$150 | ||
20592 Click for more photos | Army Slouch hat with puggaree 1990 size 56. Army dress blues peaked cap by Emerco dated 1971, QC staybright map buttons. Maroon beret, by Beret Mfns Victoria 6¾. Black armoured Corp Beret, by Beret Mnfrs Victoria 6¾. GC. Nice group of hats. (4). | AVAILABLE at A$120 | ||
20598 Click for more photos | Army Cadets Slouch hats (2) with coloured puggarees & unit badges. One to Barker College & other to Sydney Grammar School. Ca 1960s-90s. Barker cadet Corp badge is earlier nickel silver version. Pugaree is dark blue/red & is heavy wool material, ca 1960s. Scattered moth grazing on/under brim. Fur felt. Sydney Grammar School badge is in gilt. Pugaree black/yellow/black/yellow. Commercially made hat ca 1990s. (2) | SOLD at A$120 | ||
20651 Click to enlarge photo | Luftwaffe. 1939-45Extremely rare SSK90 Fliegerstahlhelm. Brown leather goat skin covered metal helmet. Nice makers label inside liner. Shows use & light soiling. Leather chin strap present. Nice example of a very scarce aircrew helmet. gVF | AVAILABLE at A$2500 | ||
| 20654 | Luftwaffe. 1939-45 'Normandy Pattern' camouflaged double-decal Model 1935 steel helmet. Original paint finish 90%, shows evidence of various patches of light, alternating with dark, green patches (faint, but discernable in good light). Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern eagle decal 90% intact, the National Shield being a contemporary hand painted variety. Interior with repainted green finish, but area left unpainted on rear curtain displaying original white painted name: 'Groer' - this name repeated to liner. Liner comp, but rivets loose. No chin strap. An interesting example of field camouflage finish. Size: 'ET64'. Overall VGC. Scarce camo finish. | SOLD at A$1000 | ||
20655 Click for more photos | Luftwaffe. 1939-45 Mod 1935 double decal combat helmet. Decals now 90% missing & paint back to original metal. With light overall surface rust due to poor storage shell stamped "ET 62". Light coloured liner with white tie cord with service wear. No chinstrap. Size 55. Named on line 'F1. Hans Kollges". Good, typical of age. | SOLD at A$600 | ||
20663 Click for more photos | Luftschutz steel helmet. Dark blue helmet with 90% of the decal still intact (Swastika has been removed). Chinstrap of later manufacture. | AVAILABLE at A$220 | ||
20668 Click for more photos | Police. 1980s-90s Metropolitan Police 'Bobbies' helmet. Classic British item of Police memorabilia also known as a 'Custodians Helmet'. This 1995 dated Helmet is constructed out of a tough plastic outer material with a softer inner liner. Single strap chinstrap with both velcro & a buckle for securing. Size 59. Outer covered in a black felt like material. 2 black painted metal grommets to either side for ventilation. Large comp to top of the Helmet with a nickel plated metal fitting to the top. Large 'Brunswick Star' style nickel plate Metropolitan Police hat badge with the queens Crown to the top. Possibly unissued. GC. Very good. | SOLD at A$100 | ||
20669 Click for more photos | Egypt. ca 1870 Khedive Guard helmet, one piece steel skull with neck protector, blossom shaped crown rosette with iron crescent. Adjustable nasal protector in the form of an arrow fixed by a star shape screw. Shell only, no chain mail or other adornments. Item reputedly brought back by Major 'ET Pascoe' AIF. Rim needs a little TLC overall surface rust o/w a quite presentable & rare helmet. Vendor cost $1900 (ticket included). Historic talking point. | AVAILABLE at A$1000 | ||
20672 Click for more photos | Army. Aust/GB. Royal Artillery full dress bullion sword belt with slings, lions & keepers. Pre 1901 QVC lion over crown with no Ubique under crowns but Ubique to snake clasp. Bullion braid now loose from leather in places. Very nice gilt, needs cleaning. Under tunic sword belt with no shoulder straps. With sword slings that are much later. Officer's crimson sash for wear with frock coat. Fair-GC. Nice pre-Federation belt, needs a little TLC. (3) | SOLD at A$250 | ||
20673 Click to enlarge photo | Army 1908/15 Pattern leather pistol holster. 2 diff colour pattern 08 web belts. 2 pattern 08 shoulder straps. 2 pattern 08/15 leather valise straps. WWI leather bayonet frog, this need TLC. Overall GC. Hard to get WWI items. (8). | SOLD at A$300 | ||
20674 Click for more photos | Army 1908/15 pattern leather equipment. Waist belt, same as 08 webbing belt but leather. 2 leather shoulder straps. Left & right pouch set. Water bottle carrier. Valise strap. Entrenching tool carrier. Plus entrenching tool & handle both ? stamped but not dated. GC. Hard to find. (8). | SOLD at A$550 | ||
20675 Click to enlarge photo | Army 1914 pattern Australian made pistol holster. 1917 dated webbing rifle sling. Slade Wallace pattern bayonet frog. Pr Lewis gunner's shoulder straps. 3 x 1908 pattern shoulder straps. WWI/II leather rifle sling. 2 x pattern 1908 web belts. 1 single fox puttee. Pr 1942 dated short puttees. 1944 dated Whistle with leather strap, stamped ?. Overall GC. Some nice WWI bits. (13). | SOLD at A$350 | ||
20691 Click for more photos | Army Aust/GB WWI style British Officer leather gaiters. This style was a popular private purchase by officers. 1916 dated Webbing Rifle sling. 5 WW2 & later army rifle slings. Leather Sam Brown sword frog & leather strap. 1915 & 1916 dated leather bayonet frogs. These have hardened with age. Need cleaning & oiling. 3x1906 dated ammunition pouches by English markers. 1 x 1916 dated ammunition pouches by Australian Maker. 2 Sam Brown straps both D^D stamped. 1 being dated 1908 & 1916. 1911 dated ammunition pouch as issued to cadets Made by Forster Melbourne. Fair-GC. Some nice items in this lot. (16). | SOLD at A$425 | ||
20692 Click for more photos | Army. Belt, NSW Scottish belt & buckle named to A. D. McDonald Pipes & Drums, pre 1900 white leather sword belt with plain buckle, with two sword straps, these don't match the belt & are both long strap, missing one strap attaching stud plus 2 sets tan spats (military?) & 7 tassels for sporran. Fair-GC. Nice NSW Scottish belt. (11 items) | SOLD at A$150 | ||
20702 Click for more photos | Army 1908 Pattern WWI Entrenching Tool Cover. Officially converted to pattern 37 in WWII, with WWII handle & undated tool. GC. Hard to get sets. (1) | AVAILABLE at A$120 | ||
20729 Click for more photos | Light Horse WWI leather horseshoe case 1903 Pattern with mount for LH sword marked with CGHF & Defence board arrow. Some loss to leather at fold (minor). Fair-Good. | SOLD at A$100 | ||
20732 Click for more photos | Light Horse WWI era leather shoe case/sword frog combinations (2). Stamped 'D MASON & SONS Birmingham 1901' on nail pouch cover & '02 06' on back of case. Minor damage to leather on back of case. Stamped 'CGHF?'& '9LH'. Some loss of surface leather on back of case & along fold, front of case in Good condition. In storage for many years. Fair-Good. Benefit from TLC & Dubbin. | SOLD at A$110 | ||
20737 Click for more photos | Navy. Aust/GB, 1917 dated navy bandolier, this if for percussion cartridges. 1 navy kitbag. 1908 pattern web belt green. Pr Navy blue puttees. 1944 cloth Navy white money pouch belt. 3 leather navy straps. 1943 dated Aussie Rider & Bell bosun's whistle with ? stamp. 3 diff era navy housewife bags, one named. 2 equipment cleaning/polishing stocks. 2 navy cut cigarette tins. Overall GC. Bandolier is fairly scarce. (17). | SOLD at A$210 | ||
20738 Click to enlarge photo | Navy Aust/GB Belt, pre 1901, full dress sword belt with sword slings. Stunning gilt QVC buckle. In very nice condition for its age & hard to upgrade from. Bullion braid still with most of its gilt. Navy undress black sword belt with sword slings. Nice gilt to buckle but this is overshadowed by its Victorian counterpart. Also a pair of gilt aiguillettes for a Staff Officer in the Royal Navy or RAN with KC buttoned epaulette. These are in GC. 1st very good, 2nd good. Two lovely belts & aiguillettes etc Rare. (3) | SOLD at A$350 | ||
20739 Click for more photos | Navy. WWII Large brown leather Main/Secondary armament powder bag holder. Dated 1942. Stands about 3 feet high (about 90cm) & smaller one dated 1943, about 2 feet high (about 60cm). The larger has medium-heavy wear to leather, small fraying on bottom & to lesser extent to top. Marked 'No 73 I'. Also marked 'N' with broad arrow to side. The small holder needs restoration. The leather needs reglueing in places. This would improve it immensely. Rare & hard to find. (2) | AVAILABLE at A$250 | ||
20746 Click to enlarge photo | 1936-45 1908 Parabellum ('Luger') Auto pistol case. Black leather, buckled flap by 'Gerbruder Klinge, Dresden, 1936' with large Waffenampt stamp below. Couple of diff service numbers lightly inscribed to reverse. Minor stitch wear. VGC | SOLD at A$200 | ||
20749 Click for more photos | 1939-45 Wehrmacht Infantryman's Equipment lot. Comprising black leather combat waist belt with iron Army plate (evidence of green paint) comp with leather buckle tab dated 1941; pr of Mod 1909 black pebbled finish, triple-pocket ammunition carriers (one with clear '1938' date stamp); pr of Infantry 'Y-strap' equipment suspenders (damage to pack support straps); 1939 dated felt covered aluminium water bottle with leather harness incorporating bread-bag steady strap (damage to spring-clip & securing strap, no cup). Generally VGC. An excellent basic equipment lot for beginner. | SOLD at A$475 | ||
20750 Click for more photos | 1939-45 Army Infantry Equipment set near comp comprising: waist belt complete with aluminum Army buckle (with 1939 dated leather tab); pr Mod 1909 triple-pocket ammo pouches (1939 date), 'Cavalry pattern'; Infantry leather pattern 'Y' straps (torn rear strap, but complete); Mod 1939 back pack, non-fur covered variant dated 1942; Mod 1931 mess-kit (khaki-green paint finish) comp with leather utility strap; Mod 1931 water canteen with aluminium cup (unit marked) & belt clip & strap; Zeltbahn Mod 1931 'Splinter pattern'; bread bag Mod 1931 in olive drab canvas; short shovel (old split to handle-end) in an 'open-back' brown leather carrier; gas cape bag of rubberised fabric with button closure; field flash light 'Daimon-Telco-Trio' with blue & red lenses, hinged lens cover & leather tabs. Generally VGC. A good, mostly early war period, equipment lot. Some items with wear consistent with use, conservatively priced. | SOLD at A$750 | ||
20776 Click for more photos | Army. Original post 1900 Officer's Gold braided Aiguillettes. Braid is very clean & still has its lustrous finish. Very hard to upgrade from these aiguillettes. VGC. Rare in this condition. | SOLD at A$180 | ||
20781 Click to enlarge photo | Army, Blues & Royals heavy cavalry regiment full dress ceremonial aiguillettes & shoulder board. Gold braided with navy blue/black backing to board. Complete with ties. VGC. Often hard to find. New retail $900+. | AVAILABLE at A$150 | ||
20784 Click to enlarge photo | Army. The Lifeguards full dress, ceremonial aiguillettes & shoulder board. Gold braided with scarlet backing to board, complete with ties. VGC. Often hard to find. New retail $900+. | AVAILABLE at A$150 | ||
20785 Click for more photos | Army. 1900s Rare Bombardier's Ceremonial parade blues wool jacket named to Gnr Barton, 1906 on tailor's tag to ADELAIDE CLOTHING MANUFACTURING Co P/L. Red felt stand up collar, maroon piping to epaulettes, front & back edges. Yellow Austrian knots to cuffs & tracing to collar. Large brass gilt QVC over 3 Guns buttons. 8 to front, 1 missing, 8 to rear. RA buttons (2) for epaulettes. Bombardier's stripes in gilt braid. With a pair of similar age jodhpurs with red stripe. GC. (2). | SOLD at A$400 | ||
20812 Click for more photos | Army. Battle dress jackets (3) & 1 pair trousers. 1st to a Captain in the Royal Australian Artillery. 3 red backed pips to right, only 1 remaining on left. RAA titles, MTX label, size 15. With 3 pairs 1950s dated battle dress pants. 2nd Royal Australia, Infantry Corps, named & numbered on 1968 Dunlop label. R.A.I. title to sleeve. 3rd by Evercraft Clothing, named to W01 Physician, no insignia. 4th battle dress trousers by A.D.I. 1990. 3 nice condition battle dress jackets. (7 items) | SOLD at A$80 | ||
20849 Click for more photos | Army Tunic Dark Blue Wool blend tunic with 8 button hole. All buttons removed, with matching trousers to RAA. Scarlet facings & twisted cord braiding in yellow, now faded to white. Nice tunic in need of TLC. Lining is good. Also with an RAA khaki tunic, matching buttons dated 1990. Good restoration project. (2 items). | SOLD at A$100 | ||
20858 Click for more photos | Army Wool Blue Royal Australia Artillery O/Rs tunic, 9 button front. Red facings & yellow tracing. Dating somewhere between 1900 &1930. Evidence of shoulder titles, but none fitted. Buttons all removed & minor moth grazing but doesn't detract, lining in good condition. Comes with a pr of later dress trousers. GC. | SOLD at A$300 | ||
20861 Click for more photos | Army Wool blend dress blues to Royal Australian Intelligence Corps. KC Gilt collar by Stokes. No buttons, ribbon bar removed. With a 1990 dated battledress with, woven RMC titles, named to label & a khaki tunic poly blend, no buttons, named to Duntroon cadet. With matching trousers. GC. (4 items). | AVAILABLE at A$80 | ||
20879 Click for more photos | Army. Cadets. Rare Barker College post WWI dress uniform. Named on Gardens Sydney tailors, label Barnett with information attributing to Lionel Morrell Barnett. Dark blue collar cuffs & epaulettes with red stripes to ea. Faded gold braid Sgt stripes, right sleeve. 1 collar badge is a later addition Tunic is khaki with matching Barker Cadet corps buttons by Stokes & Sons Melbourne. With matching blue striped trouser & a 1908 pattern web belt. L.M. Barnett was retired in 1943 with rank of Lieutenant. A very desirable & quite Rare tunic. | SOLD at A$1400 | ||
20902 Click for more photos | Navy. Sailor's ceremonial tunics (2) with blue jean collars. Both have zippered sides. 1st has Leading Seaman anchor over 1 Good Conduct stripe to left arm, Combat Systems Op badge to right. Poly-blend, double ASM, Afghanistan & ASM ribbon tunic dated 1990 & comes with matching trousers. 2nd undated made of wool with some minor mothing has CGCF maker's tag. Matching Naval Reserve Cadets embroidered titles to each shoulder. Average-GC. Nice displayable lot. (3 items) | SOLD at A$80 | ||
20932 Click for more photos | Imperial 1914-18 Army enlisted ranks fatigue jacket. Off-white Herringbone twill cotton, stand collar (2x hook closure). 6x button (removable) front with tombak Mod 1907 buttons. Grey metal Prussian state rank buttons (sergeant) to collar. Pre-war shoulder strap pair of 3rd Guard Grenadier Regt (Konigin Elisabeth), full colour with plain tombak button. Single, internal, pocket without flap to left chest & some LR skirt. Rear skirt with pleats as per 1907 tunic but buttons only to waist, internal skirt pockets to rear. Plain cuffs with two bone buttons to rear. Collar with 1914 issue date stamp. Good, large size. Exc. Scarce early war dated fatigue jacket. | AVAILABLE at A$700 | ||
20951 Click for more photos | Army. Unidentified, yellow faced coatee. 4 panels of 3 lines of white cotton lace to the breast, this has 8 KC British general Service buttons. 10 buttons to rear skirt & 2 dome buttons for epaulettes. White cotton Sgt stripes to each sleeve, lined in white cotton upper & red lower. No epaulettes present & moth holes to the cuff. Manufactured similar to tunics of the early 1900 period. Fair-Average. Would display well. | SOLD at A$190 | ||
20954 Click for more photos | Army. Boer War - WWI Jodhpurs. Heavy brown/khaki wool mounted Jodhpurs. Brass/gilt buttons throughout by Harrison & Smith Birmingham. This maker amalgamated into buttons Ltd in 1907, having started manufacturing in 1865. Single pocket right side front. Government stamps too faded to read. Tiny moth graze, VGC, probably unissued. | SOLD at A$450 | ||
20955 Click for more photos | Army. pre 1908 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteer's wool scarlet frock tunic. All white metal buttons named to 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers. Shoulder titles woven in blue '3L'. Collar has some damage, easily repaired. Comes with infantry pattern trousers of later date. Some minor mothing typical of age. A rare tunic, seldom seen. (2) | AVAILABLE at A$140 | ||
20962 Click for more photos | Army. Rifle green Patrol Jacket to King's Royal Rifle Crops. Lovely condition tunic made by Sansom? Plymouth, unattributed. Virtually no marks or moth grazing. Some stitches now pulling. Evidence of 2 pips now missing. VGC. A beautiful 1900s period tunic. | SOLD at A$200 | ||
20967 Click for more photos | Fire Brigade. Pre 1901 dark blue wool blend tunic, believed to be fire brigade & 1952 dated wool National Fire Service tunic. Fire Brigade tunic of a very early make & lining is considerably aged. All buttons removed. Slit on left hip for axe/baton. Comes with trousers of slightly later make. 1 press stud to right upper for fastening, also hooks & eyes. Some small holes & threads pulled. Second tunic very nice condition. Staybright buttons. Made by Kingsland limited. Hard to find in this condition. 1st showing its age, second very good. | AVAILABLE at A$100 | ||
20968 Click for more photos | Police. 1900 or later police Bobbies jacket, with brass numerals B621 to the right collar & 126B to the left. Has all brass British KC general service buttons to the front. 2 pockets to skirt flaps. Missing 6 button on rear skirts. VGC. | AVAILABLE at A$100 | ||
20978 Click to enlarge photo | New South Wales: ca 1875 Newcastle Volunteer Artillery large button by Stokes. Rare, Cossum buttons, page 8. Large Victorian Rifle Regiments 1880-90 by Stokes, Cossum page 10. NSW Artillery 1871-80 large white metal for Volunteers by C.K. Moore Sydney, Cossum page 8. Small Victorian Volunteer Service ca 1875 by treble rich standard, Cossum page 9. Victorian Military Forces small brass, Cossum page 11 & 7 other buttons 3 QVC VR, 3 Edward VII all small & medium 1911-12, George V, Cossum page 30. VGC. First is very rare. (12) | SOLD at A$575 | ||
20979 Click for more photos | New South Wales: 1895-1902 6th Infantry Reg't hat badge. White metal (with evidence of original silvered finish). gVF. Very scarce. | SOLD at A$375 | ||
20980 Click for more photos | Queensland: 1890 Defence Forces Universal Pattern shako/helmet plate. Gilt brass. 3x lug reverse. 2x piece construction. aEF. Grebert 223. | SOLD at A$400 | ||
20981 Click for more photos | Queensland: 1890-1900 Pre Federation Medical Dept Glengarry badge. Brass QVC. gVF. Hard to find. | SOLD at A$220 | ||
20982 Click to enlarge photo | Army: 1890s-1920s metal shoulder board insignia. 15 letter used to identify units of company size in brass & white metal. All approx 20mm high plus 2 Reservist R titles, 19mm high. Scarce-rare. (17) | AVAILABLE at A$200 | ||
20983 Click to enlarge photo | Army. 1895-1900 Pre-Federation Rifle (marksman) Proficiency Sleeve badge. Gold bullion heavily embroidered crossed rifles (evidently breech loaders, no magazines or hammer visible) on scarlet 'superfine' wool uniform cloth with its original factory paper backing. Apparently an unissued item as ground not cut-out or dates applied. 90mm x 100mm. Minor moth. aEF. Rare | SOLD at A$80 | ||
20985 Click to enlarge photo | Army. 1899-1902 Boer War field made trade badge. Crossed blacksmith hammer & pincers. Cut from shell case brass. Turn wire loops soldered to reverse. Badge utilised by various trades such as Armourer, Blacksmith, Fitter etc. gVF. Scarce. | SOLD at A$60 | ||
20986 Click to enlarge photo | Army. 1899-1900 Rifle Proficiency Sleeve Badge. Gold bullion embroidered on red 'Superfine' cloth, crossed percussion muskets, star above & star below dates '1899-00'. Off-white cloth backing with remains of original paper covering. Removed from uniform. No moth, gilt only slightly dulled. gVF. | SOLD at A$275 | ||
20987 Click to enlarge photo | Army. 1903-12 NSW Irish Rifles Regiment hat badge in white metal. gEF. Cossum: 019. Very scarce, particularly in this grade. | SOLD at A$350 | ||
20999 Click for more photos | Army. Epaulettes. Collection (55) mostly pairs but 11 are singles, some for blues, polys, tropical & a couple unknown. Also 35 diff rank crowns dating from early 1900 to present day. 2 proficiency stars in oxy. Mostly GC. (82) | AVAILABLE at A$200 | ||
21002 Click for more photos | Army Metal & cloth insignia ranging from 1930s to present time. Inc rank, trade & proficiency badges, shoulder titles & an arm band (movement control). Noticed 2 sealed pattern of cloth badges, a Rigger badge for the white mess jacket & a QC rising sun shoulder flash on green. Also 5 mostly different Militia service chevrons & quite a few metal King's crown rank badges of various sizes. Also cloth crowns, QC. Good lot. (90 badges) | AVAILABLE at A$200 | ||
21003 Click for more photos | Army. Collection of 40 badges, chevrons etc. Inc 9 prs of diff chevrons, 1 pr being Navy. 9 single diff rank chevrons, 6 Proficiency stars, Bandsman's & Drummer's cloth badges & 3 large CSM crown badges. The bullion on black Sgt's chevrons are most likely pre 1900, as are both yellow or red chevrons. Also 2 Quartermaster star badges of WWI era. Fair-GC. (40) | AVAILABLE at A$150 | ||
21004 Click to enlarge photo | Army. 1902-05 Lot of early AMF Marksmanship badges. White worsted on scarlet. K/C yellow worsted on khaki 1904. 6 others 1930-42 metal crossed rifles. (8 pieces). gVF. | SOLD at A$230 | ||
21072 Click to enlarge photo | Navy RAN/RN insignia. Ranging from c1930s-c1990s. Plus a Merchant Navy bullion sleeve rank. Inc hat badges (6), rank insignia (x3). Inc economy WWII officers hat badge, bullion version KC & later QC bullion. Also blue on white RANR sleeve badge (& later versions red on blue wool); pr of midshipman's shoulder boards KC Australia buttons (named) & 3 x hat badges. Plus an enamel badge for HMAS Bataan (Association badge?) & bullion rank for a sailor. (13). | SOLD at A$120 | ||
21073 Click to enlarge photo | Navy Aust/GB 1930s-90s badges (14 diff), 9 are RAN/RN & 5 are MN. Inc 3 x bullion KC officers hat badges (1 tarnished); a WWII economy officers hat badge; 2 RANR sleeve badges; a combined ops arm badge; RANC blazer patch; 2 pr merchant navy shoulder boards, a QC blue painted metal sailors hat badge & an officers post 1953 bullion hat badge. (14 items). | SOLD at A$180 | ||
21099 Click for more photos | Navy: Naval Reserve Cadets & Sea Cadets flag. Large (approx 1800 x 900mm), RAN marked, well made with multiple pieces, white ensign in corner. Flag is used & frayed at the end. Has age. Included is a lot of 29 N.R. Cadets & Sea Cadet cloth ensign. From ca1960s-ca2000. Badges inc 5 sets of diff Naval Cadets shoulder slip-ons, 2 diff Naval Reserve Cadets tally bands, 4 diff Training Ship patches, 2 generic patches, 11 Sea Cadet rank insignia & tally bands inc 'S.L. Sea Cadet'. Am impressive flag, together with useful badges to the RAN Naval Reserve Cadets & Sea Cadets, some very scarce. (30 pieces) | AVAILABLE at A$140 | ||
21117 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial Bavaria. ca 1900-18 Officer's waist belt plate. High frosted & polished gilt on tombac. Bavarian crown applied to central dome, surrounded by laurel wreath. EF. Scarce. | SOLD at A$120 | ||
21133 Click for more photos | Imperial, Prussia. 1900-14 Guard Star device for Guard Officer's helmet plate. 8 point rayed star in 'German silver' set with 'German silver', gilt & enamel central disc bearing Prussian eagle in black & title 'SUUM CUIQUE' on white ground. Multi-piece, high domed construction. Reverse comp with folding pins to secure to helmet plate. Pin holes to all star points (partially repaired). Only minor restoration required to points. gVF. Scarce. | SOLD at A$250 | ||
21135 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial Prussia. 1900 East Asian Corps (China) Marine Artillery Rating's tally band. '3 Matrosen Artillerie Kiautschou 3' gold thread woven on black silk. Repaired tear to centre (under the 'T'), 930mm. The Kiautschou Bay (Shandong Peninsula) was a German Colonial Concession from 1898-1914. Repair, minor stains. VGC. Rare. | SOLD at A$475 | ||
21136 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial Prussia. 1900-18 Major-General Shoulder Board pair. Gold bullion interwoven round cords, the central cords being silver with black chevron pattern. All set on a yellow cloth ground with yellow cloth securing tabs. Moth to cloth underlay & securing tabs. Overall gVF. Scarce. A large & impressive pr of boards. Current retail US$750+ | SOLD at A$250 | ||
21137 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial Prussia. ca 1900-10 Dress shoulder straps. 1/ Yellow with red applied crown over script 'E' = 3rd. Garde Gren Rgt Konigen Elisabet; 6th Baden Inf Reg, Kaiser Friedrich III no. 114 = Green ground with red applied & Chain stitched crown over cypher, black backing cloth. Both stitch in varieties. Fade to 2nd. Overall GVG (2) | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21138 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial Prussia. ca 1900-10 Dress Shoulder straps for Enlisted Ranks in Saxon blue cloth with red applied designations. 1/ '113' with black/white cord trim for 1 year volunteer, 5th Baden Inf Regt no.113 (attached to XIV Armee Korps, Freiburg w. Br) black cloth backed; 2/ Flaming Grenade over '7' = 1st Westphalian Field Artillery Regt no. 7 (less backing cloth). gVF (2) | AVAILABLE at A$100 | ||
21154 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial Wurttemberg. ca 1900-14 enlisted man's helmet plate. Brass 2x loop/lugs to reverse. Still retaining curvature as removed from helmet. VGC. | SOLD at A$150 | ||
21157 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial 1900-14 Sergeant Rank Collar Button prs. Prussian in white metal; Hesse in tombac; Wurttemberg in white metal. All matched prs. gVF or better. (6) | AVAILABLE at A$60 | ||
21158 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial 1900-14 State rank collar buttons for Sergeant: Prussia, white metal; Prussia, tombac; Saxon, brass/tombac; Bavaria, gilt (rampant lion type); Mecklenburg-Schwernin, tombac; Mecklenburg-Schwerin, white metal. gVF/aEF. (6) | SOLD at A$75 | ||
21159 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial 1900-14 State Arms collar rank button pr for Sergeant: Prussia in tombac; Hesse in silvered white metal; Hesse in tombac. All matched prs. gVF. (6) | AVAILABLE at A$60 | ||
21160 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial 1902-18 Colonial Officer's Mod. 1902 helmet plate. For Bortfeld tropical helmet. Gilt Colonial pattern Eagle with screw-post (x2) rev, still retains curvature for helmet. EF. Rare | SOLD at A$425 | ||
21161 Click for more photos | Imperial 1902-18 Colonial Troops Officer's silver bullion pugaree for Model 1902 Bortfeld tropical helmet. Quite a small size with painted, pressed aluminium stitch-down national cockade attached. Approx 580mm diameter & 35mm broad. Exc. Very scarce | SOLD at A$150 | ||
| 21232 | Ca 1943-45 Army belt plate, enlisted man's. 1x Piece iron with dark grey/green paint finish (90%). By 'CTD 1943' (CT Dicke). aEF. | SOLD at A$100 | ||
| 21242 | Ca 1943-45 Waffen SS Enlisted Man's belt plate. One piece iron, not maker marked. Variety with 'stepped foot' hook catch. Evidence of original silver wash finish (25% obverse, 90% reverse). gVF. Scarce. | SOLD at A$300 | ||
21251 Click to enlarge photo | 1939-45 Prisoner of War ID tag: 'Stalag. 308/19086'. Rectangular zinc-alloy, horizontal slot centre comp. Stalag (POW camp for Enlisted Men & NCO's) 308 was designated at 'VIII E' and was situated at Neuhammer in Poland. Opened in June 1941 it closed 1945. Appears ground dug. VF | SOLD at A$70 | ||
21281 Click for more photos | Luftwaffe. WWII 'Geschwader General Wever' EM/NCO's cuff title in blue wool with machine embroidered silver bullion thread inscription in Fraktur script. Approx 90mm-34mm . Exc condition. | SOLD at A$150 | ||
21294 Click for more photos | Army. 1854 West Suffolk Regiment. 1844-1855 Pattern 'Albert' Shako plate, Enlisted Ranks, Centre Companies, 63rd Regt of Foot. Relic dug in the Crimea c/1990's, but comp with its original iron loops to reverse. Cleaned & expert repaired. The 63rd formed part of the 4th Div of the Army of the East 1854-56. Present at the actions of Alma 20/9/1854, Inkerman 17-18/6/1855 & Siege of Sevastopol from >08/9/1855. gVF. An attractive & scarce comp 'Albert' plate with Crimean War provenance. | SOLD at A$300 | ||
21295 Click for more photos | Army.1854 Crimean War Royal Artillery 1844 'Albert' Pattern shako plate. Enlisted ranks. Relic, dug in the Crimea. Lugs no longer present & holed at Queen Vic crown & gun wheel-hub areas. Plate bearing Royal Arms, gun & title scrolls. Excavated c/1990s. Cleaned overall to obverse. A poignant relic of the siege of Sebastopol. | SOLD at A$300 | ||
21301 Click to enlarge photo | Army.1878-1901 Queen's Westminster Volunteers helmet plate Other Ranks example, blackened brass. QV crown over 'Maltese' Cross design, coronet over portcullis in centre. 2x lug reverse (top lug removed), 94mm. aEF. | AVAILABLE at A$180 | ||
21302 Click to enlarge photo | Army.1878-90 King's Royal Rifle Corps Enl Ranks Helmet Plate. Queen Victoria Crown, Brass. Battle honours to 1885. Worn on the green cloth 'Home Service' Helmet prior to the KRRC's adoption of the Rifle Regt's 'Busby'. gVF. Nice old-time finish. | AVAILABLE at A$200 | ||
21303 Click to enlarge photo | Army. Cap badges & a few others. Mostly original with a few later strikes, inc 4 trade badges. Of note pre 1900 Rifle Brigade Glengarry badge in bronzed brass, post 1900 Wolseley helmet badge to same (other ranks), lugs, Officer's Middlesex Regiment cap/collar. Royal Dublin Fusiliers, Territorial Lancashire Fusiliers, no lugs. GC. Some scarce badges here. (29) | SOLD at A$150 | ||
21305 Click to enlarge photo | Army.1881-1901 Helmet plate centres, lot of 3 Other Ranks examples: 'The Welsh', bi-metal, 2x replaced lugs, toned; 'East Lancashire', bi-metal, 3x lug reverse (of 4 originally); 'Middlesex', bi-metal, 4x lug reverse. VGC. K&K 366, 397 & 410. (3) | SOLD at A$75 | ||
21306 Click for more photos | Army.ca1890 Cornwall Rifle Volunteers Officer's bronze waist-belt plate, rectangular. Title scrolls above & below county shield with Prince of Wales feathers, all on pebble field. Oxydised finish. gVF. | SOLD at A$150 | ||
21307 Click to enlarge photo | Army.1890 1st Volunteer Bn of the Leicestershire Regt W/M Helmet plate. QV crown, for blue cloth helmet. Enlisted Ranks example. 2 of 3 Lugs to rev. Minus cross to top of orb on crown O/W VGC. aEF. | SOLD at A$75 | ||
21308 Click to enlarge photo | Army.1896-1903 scarce Victorian Cavalry Regiment hat badges: 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales) Dragoon Guards Bi-Metal QVC; 13th Hussars, Bi-Metal, QVC; 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars, 1st pattern elephant on single scroll. White metal. All original strikes (collected during WWI by Private Joseph Edward James Blow, 53 Bn, AIF). gVF/aEF. K&K Nos: 743, 769 & 789. Scarce. (3) | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21309 Click for more photos | Army.1899-1902 2nd Anglo-Boer War 'RH' shoulder title, field made from shell-case brass 'RH' in monogram entwined. 2 x brass loop lugs to reverse, either Roberts Horse or Royston's Horse. Both units contained some Australians. 26mm. gVF. Scarce original Boer War title. | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21310 Click to enlarge photo | Army.ca1900-30 Cameron Highlanders Bandsman/Musician dress shoulder-belt buckle, slide & tip-end. Large silvered metal buckle with thistle & oak branch decoration & single roller prong; slide with similar & title 'Camerons'; Tip-end similar decoration but with representation on St Andrew & cross on star ground. All constructed from silvered, cast metal, the slide bracket appears silver. aEF | SOLD at A$80 | ||
21312 Click to enlarge photo | Army.1901-14 'The Welsh' helmet plate, Other Ranks. King's crown with separate bi-metal plate-centre of the Welsh Regiment. All lugs intact to reverse. EF. K & K 358 & 397. | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21313 Click to enlarge photo | Army.1901-14 Royal Artillery helmet plate other ranks, brass, King's crown. 3x lug reverse. Lightly toned. EF. K & K 807. | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21314 Click for more photos | Army.ca1902-40 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders plaid brooch. White metal quoit of Celtic design with 4 bosses & bearing regimental devices of cat, coronet, Princess Louise' cypher & boars head. Retains most silver coating. Good solid brooch pin. nEF | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21315 Click to enlarge photo | Army.ca 1900-50 Malta Regt Hat badge lot of 3 diff. All bi-metal, King's crown & all with lug damage: 'Royal Malta Militia' (repair to rev); 'King's Own Malta Regt of Militia' (lead repairs); 'King's Own Malta Regt' (evidence of lead repairs). The title 'King's Own' was granted in 1903 by Edward VII, thus No. 1 pre-dates 1903, but bears a true 'King's' crown. Minor damage as described. VF. Scarce individually, let alone as a set | SOLD at A$75 | ||
21321 Click to enlarge photo | Army.1940-90 Royal Marines Insignia: Cap badge, King's Crown, brass on lugs (K&K 2100); Cap badge, 1954 to current in oxidised brass, Queen's Crown; Cap badge, Queens Crown; gilt anodised aluminium (last 2 x both K&K, 2101); Para Qualification Wings, red embroidered on khaki-drill cloth ground; curved cloth titles, red on black wool 'Royal Marine Commando, 1 x with original 'Sealed Pattern' no. still intact; another, straight line embroidered, 'Royal Marines'. Lug damage to 1st. gVF/aEF. (7) | AVAILABLE at A$75 | ||
21326 Click to enlarge photo | 1914-50 Sweetheart Brooches with Scottish Regimental Interest: 1/ Royal Scots Fusiliers, silvered brass & enamel, brooch fitting, 35mm; 2/ Black Watch, officers bronze collar or sporran badge, 37mm, brooch fitting rev; 3/ Highland Light Infantry, silver & brass, multi piece construction, brooch fitting (minus pin) - probably a ca 1900 Officer's Dress collar badge; 4/ Seaforth Highlanders, chrome & enamel, 28mm. gVF (4) | SOLD at A$80 | ||
21376 Click for more photos | Bayonet. 1939-45 WWII bayonet & scabbard MKI for the British Sten Machine Carbine with original scabbard (as was used on MK4). Blade is approx 190mm, overall length approx 308mm. 90% bluing intact. VGC. | SOLD at A$210 | ||
21378 Click to enlarge photo | Pocket Knives. Collection of 31 diff. Ranging in age from ca1930s-90s inc 3 British Military pattern. Noticed an attractive horn handle knife with old style can opener (ca1920 or 30s), the blade has been over-sharpened. An Electrician's style knife & an Australia issue Army knife from 1996. Others are various sizes, materials (horn, shell, plastic etc). Condition varies, some with damage. All are used. (31) | SOLD at A$275 | ||
21384 Click for more photos | Sword: 1897-19041 Infantry Officer Sword, Pattern 1897. 'VR' cypher & Queen Victoria crown to pierced half-bowl guard. Blade heavily worn & with surface pit but with evidence of foliate decoration & Royal Arms. No maker mark evident. Guard & hilt fitting re-chromed. Grip with wire bound white sharkskin. In its brown leather covered wood scabbard (this in need of some minor TLC). VGC | AVAILABLE at A$350 | ||
21385 Click to enlarge photo | Sword: 1901-11 British India Army Officer Sword, pattern 1897 with 'E.R.I.' (Edward Rex, Imperial), cypher to sheet steel guard, blade marked 'Wilkinson, London' (dubious?) & 'I/ISI' beneath broad arrow with date stamp: 'I/09' (January 1908) to opposite ricasso face. Plain, straight blade, fullered each side, plain sheet steel guard with pierced decoration, sharkskin bound wood grip in its broad, brown leather covered wood scabbard with sheet steel locket & chape. Locket with ovoid frog stud. Blade worn, chips to sharkskin, overall VGC. Possibly intended for use by local officers or senior NCO's. | AVAILABLE at A$400 | ||
21387 Click to enlarge photo | Cambodia. Pole Arms: ca 1500 Khmer Empire pole-arm heads (2). Spear head, iron. Blade leaf shaped with low medial ridge, double edged 280mm, on round, iron tang 160mm D440mm overall); Lance head, iron. Solid diamond cross section base tapering to leaf shaped blade 325mm. Round, tapered tang with 'cork-screw' twist 165mm (490mm overall). Browned with age, surface pit. GC. Scarce early Cambodian weaponry, possibly pre-dating the above age estimate. (2) | AVAILABLE at A$300 | ||
21388 Click for more photos | China. Pike: ca 1900 Boxer Rebellion iron pike head. An elongated diamond shape spear point, tapered shaft attachment. Part of shaft remains inside attachment area. Heavy age patina with overall light pitting. Nice Boxer rebellion souvenir, possibly brought back by an Aussie. Fair condition. Scarce. | SOLD at A$150 | ||
21389 Click to enlarge photo | China. Sword: 1900 'Boxer Rebellion' ring-hilt 'Execution' sword. Broad, single edged blade, tapering toward hilt, spatulate end, small octagonal cross guard, leather 'washer' grip designed for 2 handed wield, iron ring pommel. Blade with chased decoration of wave patterns to both faces. Much age pit to blade, particularly towards point, but does not detract from overall appearance. Blade 580mm, grip 285mm (910mm overall). Overall VGC. Scarce, original 'Boxer' sword. | AVAILABLE at A$750 | ||
21390 Click to enlarge photo | Congo. Knife: 'Zapozap' tribal knife. c.1900-40 Also used in the Congo Region as Money & for Trade. 43 cm long. Made from steel & brass adornments. Double sided decorative blade. Steel bound & studded grip. A very interesting & unusual ethnographical item. EF. | AVAILABLE at A$400 | ||
21391 Click for more photos | Ethiopia. Sword; ca1875 Scimitar Blade, possibly for Government or Diplomatic Official. English made: 'manufactured by Mrs Harrison, Imperial Furnisher' with a retailer stamp to ricasso (part legible)' Z.S---Ian, Harar, 15'. (Harar was an Independent City/State from 1647-1875, incorporated into the Egyptian Empire 1875-1884; Ethiopian Empire 1887-1902). Long, curved s/edged blade with double fullers 865mm. Floreate etched 3/4 of its length with maker details & a 2 x line Ethiopian script (undeciphered) motto to one side. Opposite face bearing the British (Queen Vic) Royal Crest ('dieu-et-mon-droit') & with etched depiction of St George slaying the Dragon to ricasso. Minus its grip & hilt, but with domed brass pommel cap still in situ. This bears evidence of silvering & has traditional Ottoman type decoration. 990mm overall. Minus brass proving disc from Ricasso. Overall age toning. VGC | SOLD at A$275 | ||
21397 Click for more photos | Japan. Samurai Yari pole arms collection. 1600-Late 1890s First pole arm has a total length 103'. Blade length 22', cutting edge 5'. Has been cut in centre for ease of travel. Dates from mid to late 1600s. Part of pole was originally covered in abalone, but now missing some parts. Heavy pole with iron cap & thick copper bands, surface scratches with some light pitting, complete with original blade cover that is made from boar hair. Overall in very GC. Second is Edo period Japanese Samurai Yari Boar Hair Cover. Nice original cover 11' in length with hair set into a wood centre, width is 5'. Complete with Wooden Yari Blade & Handle. Overall length with cover is 27'. Also a pr of Japanese Samurai Rain Covers for wet weather. Leather shaped covers 9' & 10' long, both date to around mid 1700's. F. Japanese Yari Pole Arm, length 99', with cover. Heavy wooden pole with gold lacquered vines & family crests. Iron fitting to end, other fittings are of copper. Museum grade copy, late 1800's to early 1900's. VGC. A great display piece. Lastly a Yari Pole Arm similar to above, with cover, wooden blade & lacquered matching blade cover. Total length 90'. Another museum grade reproduction that displays well. VGC. (6 items) | AVAILABLE at A$1000 | ||
21399 Click to enlarge photo | Laos. Crossbow quiver from the Laos region. c.1900-40 Bamboo & basket weave rattan & shell adorned cross belt. Dark bamboo pipe for holding arrows & wickerwork basket on side. A very well made tribal item. EF. | AVAILABLE at A$200 | ||
21400 Click for more photos | Pacific Islands War Club. c.1900 - Polynesian short paddle club. Dark carved timber, made of very dense wood, heavy for it's size. A clear lacquer finish has been applied some time in the past. VGC & scarce.. | AVAILABLE at A$150 | ||
21402 Click for more photos | Russia. Sword: ca1900-21 Shashka of traditional military form. Curved single edged blade with broad fullers & sharpened back edge (for 23cm). Stamped at ricasso: 'H.G.7/B9538'. Brass mounted, fluted grip with the same numbers stamped to 'guard'. Overall very minor surface pit to blade consistent with age. Appears to be an old copy using some original parts.. 930mm, overall, no scabbard. VGC | SOLD at A$210 | ||
21410 Click to enlarge photo | Reference books: 'Regimental badges ' by T Edwards 1966 378pgs H/c D/j. ' Badges & Insignia of World War II (Air force, Naval & Marine)) 1980 363 pages H/c D/j. 'International Military Collectors Guide' by Sterre & more 1997 142 pgs (with water stains to most pages, still useable). 'Military Headdress- Pictorial History 1660-1914 ' by Rankin 1976 126 pages H/c D/j. 'Marine badges & insignia of the World' by Campbell & Reynolds 1983 190 pgs H/c D/J. With exception to the water damaged item all GC. | SOLD at A$80 | ||
21411 Click to enlarge photo | Canada. 1900-40 Boer War to WW2. Sweetheart brooch lot a/ Bar brooch in sterling silver, hallmarked Birmingham 1901, hand cut lettering to bar 'Good Luck' with shield bearing maple-leaf to centre, minus its pin 48mm, b/ Gilt & enamel maple-leaf 20mm by Kilpatrick scroll 'Edmonton' across, c/ silvered & enamel bar brooch composed of 3 x maple leaves 'BANFF' to centre scroll 39mm, d/ similar but with 'Canada' to scroll (minus its pin), e & f/ gilt maple leaves, one with script 'Canada' across 21mm. gVF. Colonial Boer War sweetheart brooches. Scarce. (6) | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21417 Click to enlarge photo | Papua New Guinea. ca1990 PNG Defence Forces Observer ½ Wing, Air Operations Element (Airforce /branch). Oxidised sterling silver by Perfection badges. Clutch-grip reverse 50mm. PNG Coat of Arms with ½ wing. EF. Rare. | SOLD at A$80 | ||
21420 Click for more photos | South Africa. 1899-1902 'DMR' Durban Mounted Rifles, 2nd Boer War shoulder title, 'Field made' in cut sterling silver. 2 x lug reverse. gVF. Scarce original Boer War title, some Australians served with this unit. | SOLD at A$150 | ||
21421 Click for more photos | South Africa. 1899-1902 Boer War. Cape Military Staff Corps shoulder title (field made), 'CMSC' in 1 piece, cut-out from shell case brass, 2 x loop lug reverse. Scarce original Boer War title. | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21422 Click for more photos | South Africa. 1899-1902 Boer War Johannesburg Mounted Rifles shoulder title, (field made) 'JMR' 1 x piece cut-out from shell case brass. 2 x loop lugs to reverse. Scarce field made title. Some Australians served with this unit. | SOLD at A$130 | ||
21423 Click to enlarge photo | South Africa. ca1900 (Boer War) Diamond Fields Horse belt plate, 2 x piece 'union locket'. Same as British General Service plate but with title in circlet & arms of the unit to centre. Brass serial Nos. '24' & 8'. aEF. Very scarce | SOLD at A$180 | ||
21434 Click to enlarge photo | Japan. ca1900-26 Meiji & Taisho periods General Officer's Major General Mod 90 Rank Boards Full bullion with single gilt star to ea, on red field backed with leather. Still retaining curvature for shoulder. Ea with a metal tongue bracelet to reverse. EF | SOLD at A$200 | ||
21447 Click for more photos | Russia. ca 1900 Breast badge for a Graduate of a Russian University with a Bachelor's Degree. Gilt sterling silver & enamels. Blue cross superimposed on white quadrangle, surmounted by wreath & Imperial Eagle. Vertical pin back. Hallmarked rev & also to pin. Small en chip. gVF. Scarce | SOLD at A$275 | ||
21450 Click to enlarge photo | Turkey. 1900-15 Model 1876 Turko-Egyptian Cavalry 'Liva' (Major General) shoulder board pr. Knotted round white cords on stiffened white cotton ground with tie attachments. Ea board bears rank insignia of high relief gilt 5 x point star over crossed silver & gilt scimitar & baton. Minor age staining. aEF. Extremely scarce | SOLD at A$400 | ||
21451 Click to enlarge photo | Turkey. 1900-18 Model 1876 Guard Imperiale Ottomane Guardsman's shoulder board (single) & gilt button. Red cloth (superfine wool cloth) stiffened board with securing tongue & iron hook to reverse. High relief crescent & star within roped border button in high gilt. EF. Extremely scarce | AVAILABLE at A$100 | ||
21452 Click to enlarge photo | Turkey. 1910-18 Enlisted Ranks, Ottoman Army, Mod 1909 belt plate brass with W/M star/crescent disc with double prong roller to rev. Minor field scratches. gVF | SOLD at A$180 | ||
21453 Click to enlarge photo | Turkey. 1914-18 Model 1. 1909 Ottoman Imperial Army belt plate. Adapted for fabric belt (possibly Civilian use). Sides of plate cut down to remove swivel prongs new attachment point for belt made by drilling - holes through side & attaching wire. Bi-metal. VF | SOLD at A$190 | ||
21468 Click for more photos | 1939-45 Air Force Cross & King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air recipient Log Book, original citations, pilot licence & investiture documents. To Wing Commander Egbert Ralph Griffith, 260440, RAAF. Log Book with entries from Jan 1942 to Sept 1945 indicating a grand total flying hours of 2555hrs, 20mins. Born 1905, resident Mosman. Gained Pilot Cert/Licence Feb 1937. Enl RAAF 1940 as Flying Instructor at Parafield, Narromine & Benalla. S/Ldr 1/10/42. Wing Commander 1944. Disch 21/9/45. Awarded King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air per citation: 'Griffith Egbert Ralph, Squadron Leader (260440), 11 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF. After a 6 mth conversion at Camden in Feb 1942, he was posted to No 3 SFTS & on the 5th Apr 1942 to No 1 SFTS. On the 1st Oct 1942 he was posted to No 11 EFTS as Chief Flying Instructor & Officer Commanding Flying Squadron. In this post, his skilled judgment & experience together with his keenness & determination have made a most valuable contribution to the high std of training achieved. Squadron Leader Griffith's devotion to duty has at all times been outstanding. (LG 8/6/1944 p2647)'. AFC awarded per citation: ' Griffith Egbert Ralph, Squadron Leader (260440), 11 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF. After 6 wks conversion in Feb 1942, he was posted to No 3 SFTS & on the 6th Apr 1942 to No 1 SFTS. In Oct 1942 he was posted to No 11 EFTS as Chief Flying Instructor & in this post, his sound judgment, long experience & skill have contributed considerably to the excellent std of training achieved. Squadron Leader Griffiths has at all times displayed outstanding enthusiasm, determination & devotion to duty. (LG 1/9/1944 p4077).' Paperwork inc original signed copies of the above (with further detail); Comm of Aust Pilot Licence 1937-40 (with ID photo); letter of congrats & signed by Air Vice Marshal G. Jones, Chief of the Air Staff & enclosing an original length of AFC ribbon; letters relevant to his investiture & of notification of awards; Co No I (T) Group address 11/5/45 (5 pgs). Griffith's medals (AFC, War & Australia Service medal) were donated to the Australian War Memorial by the family, who later sold this paperwork. VGC. Extremely scarce documentary grouping to double decoration RAAF pilot. Only 146 GVIR AFC awards & 145 WW2 Commendation awards | SOLD at A$500 | ||
21470 Click for more photos | 1899-1902 Wounded in Action Queen's South Africa Medal with 5 clasps. (CC, OFS, Tvl, SA01, SA02), to ' 484 Pte W GELLAN, QUEENSLAND I.B.' E/K to 6 o'clock position. Pte William Gellan enlisted for South Africa 2/3/01. To Petersburg for Operations with Plummer's Force near Oliphant's River, Pretoria & Carolina. WIA Katdoombult Farm August 1901. C/W research notes. NEF | SOLD at A$1200 | ||
21471 Click for more photos | 1899-1902 Severely Wounded In Action, Wonderfontein, Queen's South Africa medal to Victorian Imperial Bushmen. QSA & 3 clasps: CC, RHO, TRA. Impressed officially '252 TPR. G. W. RICKARD, VICTORIAN M.R.' George William Rickard, a Boundary Rider, born Jeparit, Vic, 1877, enl Melbourne, 4th Victorian Imperial Bushman Contingent, to South Africa 23/5/1900, OP's against the Boers near Ottoshoop & Zeerust. Severely Wounded in Action, Wonderfontein 9/11/1900 when attacking a Laager, returned to Aust as invalid 12/7/1901 & discharged. Also entitled to clasp 'SOUTH AFRICA 1901'. Together with an 18ct gold fob inscribed 'G.W.R.' & 'T.F.C. Best All Round Player, G.W. Rickard, 1902. Presented by H. Heath.' With brief research notes. Bars loose as issued, on original frayed ribbon, with pin clasp as worn. Toned, gVF. Scarce Boer war casualty. | AVAILABLE at A$1500 | ||
21480 Click to enlarge photo | 1939-45 Africa Star to Middle-East Theatre Tasmanian Prisoner of War. Impressed officially: 'VX35653 R. WILMOTT'. Roy Wilmott, born Latrobe, Tas, 1905. Enl Melb 3/7/40. Private with 2/5th Aust Inf Bn. Noted as POW on DVA site. Not a POW of the Japanese. gVF. Research potential | SOLD at A$200 | ||
21485 Click to enlarge photo | 1902-68 Royal Shipwreck Relief & Humane Society of NSW. Silver Medal for Saving Life. An unawarded & un-suspended strike (ex-Amor archives). Together with a length of original RSR & HS. NSW ribbon. aU. | AVAILABLE at A$250 | ||
21490 Click for more photos | 1911-62 St John Ambulance Association Proficiency Cross Lot of 5: Silver Cross (h/marked Birmingham 1911) engraved to '151297 Henry Sheader'; miniature silver cross (h/marked Birmingham 1939) engraved '477569 Janet M Merewether'; bronze cross with 3 clasps (dated 1917, 1918, 1919) engraved '196904 Anna Harrington' (ea clasp engraved with her service number; another engraved '416456 Edward Christie; another with 10 date clasps (numbered consecutively from 1953-62) engraved 'A167083 Reginald Ethiele'. gVF. The large silver & miniature silver crosses scarce. (5) | AVAILABLE at A$75 | ||
21495 Click for more photos | 1899-1918 QSA & WWI pr to an Officer. QSA 1899-1902 (ghost date reverse) no clasps (missing 4) to '279 CPL A F FITZHARDINGE NSW CBC' (chisel cut), 1914-18 BWM & Victory Medal to 'CAPT. A. F. FITZHARDINGE AIF'. Capt. Arthur Fitzhardinge served in South Africa in the Citizens Bushmen's Contingent (NSW Bushmen) & with a commission in the 2ndBN Lancashire Fusiliers & 9 LHR (CMF) before enlisting as a Captain in the 36th BN AIF in France. C/W copy of AIF service record of service, a letter in which states that he is also entitled to the Kings South Africa Medal & two clasps. gVF. | SOLD at A$1900 | ||
21496 Click for more photos | 1899-1918 Military Mounted Policeman Boer War & WWI Mentioned in Despatches group of 2. Queen's South Africa, no clasps (entitled to CC; OFS; TRAN; RHOD; SA01) impressed officially:'116 TPR. T. J. CONNOLLY, NSW BUSHMEN'; 1914-1918 War Medal impressed officially:'1044 T/SJT. T. J. CONNELLY, 17 BN. AIF'. (Also entitled 1914-15 Star & Victory Medal). Thomas James Connolly born 1877 Dungog NSW. Enl Sydney for South Africa March 1900, 'B' Company NSW Imperial Bushman. Ops against the Boers in Rhodesia from 17.05.1901. Ret to Aust July 1901 & disch. Re-enlisted as 'Connelly' 25.02.1915, 'C' Coy, 17 Bn. To HQ 5 Brigade on Gallipoli as Corporal. To the Military Mounted Police Dec 1915. ANZAC Provost Corps Sep 1916 as Lance Sergeant. Mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's Despatches VID LG 11.07.1919 & CG #124 30.10.19. Returned to Australia and discharged May 1919. With copies of archive file. gF. Sold with replica 1914-1915 Star, Victory & MID oak leaf. MID to Provost Corps & Military Mounted Police scarce. | AVAILABLE at A$900 | ||
21497 Click to enlarge photo | 1906-45 Permanent Forces Long Service/Meritorious Service group of 5 to Captain George Sibthorpe, Army Meritorious Service Medal (GVR)('No254 WO(1) E R SIBTHORPE A.I.C), Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond The Seas LSGC Medal (GVR) ('No 254 WOII GR SIBTHORPE, AIC 27-3-24') 1935 Jubilee Medal (unnamed as issued), 1939-45 BWM, ASM ('NP254 G. R. Sibthorpe'). Captain George Sibthorpe enlisted in the Permanent Military Force 1/2/1906 & to RAE. Cpl 1909, CSM 1914, WO CL II 1915. In various districts. District Sgt-Maj 4MD. (SA) 1938. Captain 1941. Camp H/Q.(SA) Loc. 1942. Staff Officer Graves Registration 1943. Disch. 17/12/45. A scarce & unusual group. EF. C/W research notes. | AVAILABLE at A$2000 | ||
21520 Click for more photos | 1939-45 Africa/Pacific, group of 6 to 2/25th Infantry Bn. 1939-45, Africa & Pacific Stars, Defence, War & Australian Service medals. All impressed officially: 'QX7995 A Walker'. Albert Walker born Lawnton QLD 1901. Enl Cairns 2/7/1940. To Middle East 7/4/1941. Suez & Egypt May 1941. To Palestine 25/5/1941 & Ops in Syria against the French 10/6/1941. RtA 10/3/1942. To New Guinea 31/8/1942, L/Cpl 1/2/1943. Disch med unfit 27/1/1944. On original ribbons. gVF. With copies of service records. | SOLD at A$350 | ||
21530 Click for more photos | 1939-45 Mentioned In Despatches & Killed In Action, Syria group of 4. Late, but only issues. 1939-45 & Africa Stars, War Medal, with MID oak leaf, pantographed officially; Australian Service Medal, impressed officially:'NX34521 C. E. STOPPS:. Medals issued to daughter 1974. Claude Ernest Stopps, born 1900, Gundagai. Enl AIF, Paddington, 1940. To 2/15th Field Company Engineers Nov 1940. To Middle East Feb/Mar 1941. Ops Syria/Palestine against Vichy French from 19 June 1941. Killed in Action, Battle of Darmour, 10 July 1941. Awarded MID per Comm Gazette 17/42 for service in Middle East 1941. No citation available. Buried British War Cemetery, Mezze. With copies of service docs/archive file confirming medal issues. Extremely scarce to Syria fatal casualty. Near mint condition. | SOLD at A$800 | ||
21534 Click to enlarge photo | 1920-52 Royal Australian Naval Reserve Long Service Medal grp of 5 to Lieutenant. 1939-45 & Pacific Stars; War & Aust Service Medals all impressed officially (large type, typical of RAN early issues) 'A.B. Murray, RAN'; RANR LSGC, GVR (coinage bust) on type 2 ribbon impressed officially: 'F.3 AB MURRAY, CPO, RANR'. Alexander Bruce Murray born Lambton, NSW 1905, but resident Palmyra & Swanbourne, WA. 16 yrs RANR as CPO to 13/8/36. Enl RANVR at Fremantle 24/2/42 as Sub-Lieutenant. Various postings until Darwin & promoted Lieut 1/6/42. HMAS 'Southern Cross' 18/6/42 & Ops inc Transport of Dutch Troops from Darwin to Dobo, Aru Islands. Port Moresby 1945. Minesweeper HMAS 'Parkes' in Fremantle from 13/9/48 - 21/10/48. Disch med unfit 7/3/52. Died 1964. gVF/aEF. With research notes. Scarce award to RANR pre enl in RANVR | SOLD at A$425 | ||
21539 Click to enlarge photo | 1939-45 West Australian Pacific Star group of 4. Pacific; Defence; War; Australian Service Medal. All impressed officially:'WX42090 K N CLARKE'. Keith Neil Clarke, born Narrogin, WA, 1922. Enl Perth 14.02.1945. Sapper, 101st Aust Army troops Company, RAE. Disch 08.01.1946. Full entitlement at time of issue. On original ribbons. aEF. Together with his oxy Rising Sun hat badge. (5) | AVAILABLE at A$180 | ||
21543 Click for more photos | 1939-45 Royal Australian Airforce attached Coastal Command UK group of 3. 1939-45 Defence, War & Aust Service Medals. Impressed officially: '13245 J.E. LEFOE' John Frances Lefoe, born Chiltern, VIC 2/3/1908. Enl RAAF 3/3/41. To UK. Ground Crew with 455 (Beaufighter) Sqn, Coastal Command from 13/9/41. Sergeant 1/9/44. RTA & disch 27/11/45. Died 1967. With box of issue. With research notes. gVF | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21544 Click to enlarge photo | 1939-45 Aust Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS) pr with badges, box of issue & entitlement slip. British War & Aust Service Medal impressed officially: 'NF451825 M.G. NAPIER'. Sergeant Mary Graham Napier, born Scotland 1900. Enl Paddington, NSW 15/2/43. Named entitlement slip, cap badge & pr of collars (AIF Rising Sun) & pr of curved titles 'AAMWS'. On original ribbons. EF | SOLD at A$170 | ||
21560 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial Baden. 1907 Silver Merit Medal, Friedrich II. On original tri-fold ribbon with hook suspension. gVF. | AVAILABLE at A$100 | ||
21583 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial Prussia 1897-1920 Combatants group of 6: 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class; Hanseatic Cross For Hamburg; 1914-18 Honour Cross with swords; 12 Year Service medal; 1904-1906 Campaign medal for Southwest Africa (Iron issue); 1897 Centenary medal. All court mounted on original ribbons. gVF/aEF. | SOLD at A$450 | ||
21585 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial Prussia 1900 General Honour Cross, silvered tombac arms, tombac centre discs (discs with movement). gVF. | SOLD at A$150 | ||
21595 Click for more photos | Imperial Reuss: 1909-18 Silver Medal of Merit, with swords, of the Princely Reuss Cross of Honour with 'War Ribbon'. In its original, titled, flock/silk lined case of issue with 2 x full-length ribbons - 1 x broad for individual suspension, other thin for 'Court' mounting. gEF. Scarce award, particularly so with case & in this condition. | AVAILABLE at A$300 | ||
21597 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial Saxony. Lot of 2. 1874-1913 Military Reserve Good Conduct 'Badge' 2nd Class, gilt 'Buckle', crowned 'AR' in frame, set on pin back ribbon bar; Saxon bronze Military Merit medal 1905-1918. On original ribbons. gVF/aEF. (2) | AVAILABLE at A$120 | ||
21599 Click to enlarge photo | Imperial Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. 1905-14 Saxe Ernastine House Order Merit Medal in Silver. King Carl obverse, field inscribed 'MK./V'; rev: 'FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER' around cross of the order. With length of original ribbon. aEF. | SOLD at A$120 | ||
21750 Click for more photos | 1902 - Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB). Civil, neck badge. Silver-gilt, hallmarked London 1902. On its full length neck ribbon with gilt hook & eye catches. Old-time tone, aEF. | AVAILABLE at A$700 | ||
21756 Click to enlarge photo | 1798 Davidson's Battle of the Nile medal. Hope standing holding an oval medallion of Nelson rev British fleet assembled in Aboukir Bay prepares to engage the French. Awarded to ratings. AE, 47mm by C H Kucher. Minor eks, contact mks aEF. Eimer-890 cat EF £450. | AVAILABLE at A$500 | ||
21772 Click for more photos | 1898 Queen's Sudan medal to Rifle Brigade. Engraved officially:'3837 PTE A FITZGERALD, 2/R BDE'. Anthony Fitzgerald, born ca 1877, Manchester. Enl 13.06.189x. Disch 1907. Also entitled to Khedive Sudan 1898, QSA & 3 clasps, KSA & 2 clasps. EF. With copies of service & enlisted docs. | AVAILABLE at A$450 | ||
21773 Click for more photos | 1896-1908 Khedive's Sudan Medal, silver, 2 x clasps: 'The Atbara' & 'Khartoum'. Engraved officially '3403 PTE. HOYLE. I CAM. HIGH'RS.'. Unresearched. Sl ek's, on original ribbon, aEF. | SOLD at A$350 | ||
21774 Click for more photos | 1899-1902 Queen's South Africa Died of Disease Medal to Trooper, British South Africa Police, clasp Rhodesia. Officially impressed 1005 TPR A LOVEJOY BSA POLICE. DOD 10 Mar 1900. | SOLD at A$450 | ||
21775 Click for more photos | 1899-1902 Modder River Wounded in Action, 2nd Bn, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Queen's South Africa medal. QSA with 4 clasps: Mod R; Paard; Drief; Joh impressed officially: '2804 Pte. W. Russell, A & S Highrs' William Russell, born Falkirk, Sterling. Enl 14/2/1888 aged 18,7 mths to 2nd Bn. May 1888 served Hong Kong 1889-1892, East India 1892-1896, South Africa 1899-1901. WIA Modder River 28/11/1899. Disch 1901. gVF/aEF. With copies of service documents. | SOLD at A$400 | ||
21776 Click for more photos | 1899-1902 Queen's South Africa Medal to Kimberley Light Horse. QSA with 3 clasps. Impressed officially: '1030 TPR M COPPIN, KIMBERLEY LT HORSE'. EF. Unresearched. | SOLD at A$220 | ||
21777 Click to enlarge photo | 1899-1902 Queen's South Africa Medal to an officer. QSA & clasps: CC, OFS; SA02, impressed officially 'LIEUT. G.M. HORN. MANCHESTER Regt '. Light contact marks, gVF/aEF. Un-researched. | AVAILABLE at A$300 | ||
21778 Click for more photos | 1903-04 Tibet Medal, silver, no clasp. '2904 SEPOY HARMAN SINGH. 19th PUNJABIS' engraved in sloping running script. VF. | SOLD at A$475 | ||
21779 Click for more photos | 1908-35 India General Service Medal. GVR ('Kaiser-I-Hind') clasp ' MAHSUD 1919-20' entitled to another clasp as Mahsud not awarded singly, impressed officially '558 SEPOY PAHLWAN KHAN, 2/30/PUNJABIS'. Toned, gVF. | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21780 Click for more photos | 1914-18 Merchant Marine British War Medal 1914-18 to KIA when sunk by Germany U-Boat. BWM impressed officially: 'David Williams'. Able Seaman David Williams from Pwllheli, Caernarvonshire, died aboard SS 'G.A Savage' (built 1900 at Troon, Scotland. Steam transport of 357 g.r.t) when she was torpedoed & sunk by UC - 47 (Kptlt Paul Hundius, part of Flandern II Flotilla) 10th March 1917 in the Bristol Channel off Pendeen Point. Commem on Tower Hill Monument Memorial. gVF. With copy of photo of ship & research & CWGC listing | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21784 Click for more photos | 1874-1901 Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, VR. '218. W. PERRIN. 2nd BN, 24th Foot' officially impressed. EF. | SOLD at A$190 | ||
21785 Click for more photos | 1894-1904 Officer's Volunteer Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Victoria, UK issue, engraved (retrograde legend): 'LIEUTENANT J.L. DIPLOCK. 12TH. Maltese Cross (CIVIL SERVICE) V.R., 1860-1888.' Lovely old tone EF. Officer's qualified for this medal on account of their non-commissioned service. | SOLD at A$120 | ||
21794 Click for more photos | 1914-18 Gallipoli Distinguished Service Order, Mentioned in Despatches, Royal Navy - a very rare & exciting group of 4 with an Australian connection. Distinguished Service Order GVR,(unnamed as issued with top clasp); 1914-15 Star, impressed officially: 'Lt. Commr. G.H. De P. Chance R.N.; British War Medal & Victory Medal, with bronze MID Oakleaf emblem : 'Commr G.H. DE P. CHANCE, R.N.'. George Harold De Peyster Chance, born Birmingham 1876. Enlisted Royal Navy as Midshipman 1893. Sub-Lieut 1896, Lieut 1899. Lt-Commander 1907 & full Commander 1916. MID (LG 14 Mar 1916) 'has performed consistent good service on the Beaches', both at ANZAC & Suvla. DSO per LG 14 Mar 1916, also MID of C.in C., Salonika Front for 'distinguished services during the past six months' 18 July 1917.To Emergency List 1919 & granted permission to proceed to Sydney, NSW, Australia 1921 to reside. Died 1953. Together with copies of service dossier & Gazette listings. Some excellent research potential. Court mounted on original ribbons for wear. EF. | SOLD at A$2500 | ||
21799 Click for more photos | 1914-18 Military Medal, QSA group of 4. Military medal (GVR). 27472 BMBR: D.W. CLARKE 130/BY. R.F.A. impressed. Copy of L.G. 11th Oct 1916. Queen's South Africa medal, 5 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Paardeberg, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1901, 27472. GNR. D.W. Clarke. 75th BTY RFA impressed. Roll confirms medal & clasps. 1914 Star 27472 GNR: D.W. CLARKE RFA. British War medal 27472 Cpl D.W. Clarke R.A. (no Victory medal). gVF. | SOLD at A$800 | ||
21803 Click to enlarge photo | 1854 Crimea pr to the Border Regiment. Crimea with clasp 'Sebastopol' impressed officially 'DAVID CUTHBERTSON, 34TH, REGT'; Turkish Crimea, British Issue, on custom suspender, engraved (partially erased): 'David H Cuthbertson, 34th, Regt', both on original faded, ribbon. 3890 Private David Cuthbertson, born Edinburgh, enl Sterling 2/2/1854, aged 17 years & six months on enlistment, disch 28/3/1857. Area of acid pit or mount removed at 9 o'clock to obverse of Crimea, ek's. gVF. | SOLD at A$350 | ||
21806 Click for more photos | 1882-1914 A Superb Royal Navy Killed in U-Boat Action 1914 Ratings group of 6. Egypt 1882 Pair, LCCM Fire Brigade Jubilee & 1914-15 Star. Egypt, 1882 reverse, clasp: 'ALEXANDRIA 11TH JULY' engraved officially 'W. BURBIDGE, SIG'LM. HMS 'TEMERAIRE' '; 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals impressed officially '103586 W. BURBIDGE, AB, RN', London Country Council Metropolitan Fire Brigades 1897 Jubilee Medal engraved officially 'WALTER BURBIDGE'; Khedive's Star 1882 date, unnamed as issued. Walter Burbidge, born Clerkenwell, Middlesex, UK, 1862. Joined RN as Boy 2 class 1878, full time service from 1880. Numerous Ship appointments inc HMS's 'Impregnable', 'Ganges', 'Temeraire' (15 Dec '79 to 14 April '82); 'Duke of Wellington', 'Excellent', 'Rodney'. Time expired 1890 & disch Royal Fleet Reserve 1903, re-enrolled RN 1907 & again 1911 and to HMS 'Hawke' 7/8/1914. 'Hawke', Commanded by Captain Hugh P.E.T. Williams, was engaged in various operations in the North Sea. On 15 October, on Patrol, 'Hawke' was torpedoed by the German submarine U 9. Her sister ship HMS 'Theseus', which was in company, was attacked at the same time but was undamaged. The 'Hawke' sank in a few minutes, with the loss of her Captain, 26 officers & 500 men - only four officers & about 60 men were saved. Burbidge is noted on his service sheet as having been 'drowned in North Sea when HMS 'Hawke' was sunk', aged 52 at death, commemorated Chatham Naval Memorial. With copy of service sheet & some interesting research. Not entitled to LSGC due to broken periods of service. Usual contact pit to Egypt from Star, court mounted for display. gVF/aEF. Extremely scarce early combination to a victim of the U-boat War 1914. 950 awards of the LCC.MFB. Jubilee Medal. | SOLD at A$1200 | ||
21807 Click for more photos | 1899-1918. 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers & Special Constabulary group of 2. QSA ('Ghost date' reverse) clasps: NAT, R of K, OFS. Engraved officially '3488 PTE. F.H. BARRATT, 9/Lcrs', Special Constabulary Long Service GVR, type I with clasp: 'THE GREAT WAR 1914-18' impressed officially 'SERGT. FREDERICK BARRATT'. Frederick Herbert Barratt, born Lambeth, UK, 1874, enl Dundalk, Ireland 25/8/1892, service in South Africa 1896-1898, India (no medal entitlement) 1898-1899, South Africa Dec 1899 to June 1900, discharged time expired, 21/8/1904 from the reserve. No details of his Constabulary service. Together with an original card backed photo of 3 Lancers with a 'Tar-Jack' - presume Barratt to be central Lancer in full dress. With copies of service documents & medal roll. On original ribbons, toned gVF. | AVAILABLE at A$400 | ||
21808 Click for more photos | 1899-1918 Boer War & WWI Group of 5 to Scots Guards & Highland Light Infantry. Queen's & King's South Africa Medals & 1914-15 Star Trio. QSA ('ghost date' reverse) clasps: CC; TRA; WITT & KSA 2 clasps, both impressed officially '1833 PTE. S. WAUGH, SCOTS GUARDS.' 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals: '13497 C.SJT. S.WAUGH, HIGH.L.I.' Samuel Waugh, Dumphries, Scotland, born c/1879, enl. 10/12/1897, service in South Africa from 15/3/1900 to 27/10/1902, disch 9/12/1913, re-enlisted & to France 23/11/1915. CQMS & Colour Sergeant with HLI & King Own Scottish Borderers. With copies of service paper, medal rolls & MIC. Court mounted for display on original ribbons. gVF. | AVAILABLE at A$600 | ||
21810 Click for more photos | 1914 Mons Mentioned in Despatches 1914 Star & Bar Trio to Lieutenant-Colonel. 1914 Star with Clasp '5th Aug - 22nd Nov 1914'. Impressed officially 'MAJOR A. BURROWS, L.N. LAN:R.'; British War & Victory Medals: 'LT.COL.A.BURROWS'. Bronze M.I.D. oak leaf cluster. Alfred Burrows, born Malligaum, East Indies 1873, passed out Royal Military College 1892, service in Malta 1899-1901, Crete 1901-1902, Gibraltar 1902-04, South Africa 1904-06. No medal entitlements for these postings. To France with BEF 12 Aug 1914, MID per London Gazette 20/10/1914 as major, 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire regiment. To retired list as brevet Lieutenant Colonel, 1920. Together with an excellent portrait shot of Burrows in uniform wearing visor cap, also with copies of MICs & service documents. Swing mounted as worn. EF. A scarce early war MID group to Field Grade Officer of this heavily engaged Infantry Regiment. | AVAILABLE at A$1200 | ||
21815 Click for more photos | 1914-60 Three Wars Family group of 9. Royal Engineers, Royal Artillery, Royal Airforce. (1) 1914 Star, British War & Victory Medals, impressed officially '15734 2.CPL.W. JENKINS, RE' ('L.CPL.' on Star), William Jenkins, born Limerick, Ireland 1889, enl 1906 service with Cav.Corps Bridging Park & noted on MIC as '2 Fd. SQDN', disch 1919. With copy of MIC & his original Discharge Certificate. (2) 1939-45, Africa & Italy Stars, Defence & War Medals, all unnamed as issued but with supporting documentation in form of a Record of Service card (1083386 PTE. J. M. JENKINS, RA, 1/10/40-30/6/44 & ACC 1/7/44-10/5/46), a postcard (1942, 172 Fld, Regt, RA) & 2 photos. Also an ID tag '13553 Jenkins, J'. (3) General Service Medal 1918-62, EIIR, clasp 'MALAYA' impressed officially '4182829 SAC. J.M. JENKINS, RAF.' Together with Class photos, Service School Diploma 1957, Certificate of Service 1956-61 as Engineer Mechanic. gVF/aEF. A great, three-generation service grouping. | SOLD at A$450 | ||
21816 Click for more photos | 1914-52 Acting Brigadier Royal Army Medical Corps group of 9: 1914-15 Star impressed officially: 'LIEUT. J. H. G. HUNTER, RAMC'; British War & Victory Medals: 'CAPT. J. H. G. HUNTER'; General Service Medal 1918-62, GVR clasp Iraq: 'CAPT. J. H. G. HUNTER'; India General Service Medal 1908-35, GVR clasp: 'NORTH WEST FRONTIER 1930-31':'MAJOR J. H. G. HUNTER, RAMC'; 1939-45 Defence & War Medals unnamed as issued; 1937 Coronation & 1953 Coronation Medals unnamed as issued. Service as per RAMC Roll of Officers:' John Henry Graham Hunter; Born 14.03.1891, Argyll, MB, ChB Edinburgh 1913. Lt 11.09.14. Capt 11.09.15. PRAC-Capt 01.08.19 (11.03.18), Maj 11.09.26. Lt Col 09.11.37. A/Col 19.10.42. T/Col 20.04.43, Col 21.02.44 (09.11.40). A/Brig 12.08-21.12.46. Ret 29.03.57. Died 09.11.62 London. Services-RMO 6/Bedf Regt 1914-15. France 1915-16 (invalided). Italy 1918-19. Mespot 1920-21. India 1921-25. Shanghai-Surg Spec 7 Gen Hosp 1927-29. India 1934-36. Surg. To H.E.C-inC AHQ(I) 1937-41. CO PW Gp Hosp. Bangalore 1941-42. CO 4 CGH May-Oct 1942. CO 127 IBGH (BT) 1942-44. CO 133 INGH (BT) 1944-45. ADMS HQ 11 (EA) Div 1945-46. E Africa May-Jul 1946. MELF:DDMS HQ LF Greece Aug-Dec 1946. CO R Victorian Hosp Netley 1947-48. PSMB Northern Cmmd 1948-57. Specialist in Surgery 1927. Medals - 1915 Star, BWM, Vict, GSM & Cl Iraq, IGS'08-NWF.31, Def, War, 1953 Coro'. gVF. | AVAILABLE at A$1200 | ||
21818 Click for more photos | 1914-20. Gallipoli Operations Royal Navy 1914-15 Star Trio & Long Service Good Conduct group of 4 to Stoker Petty Officer. Star impressed officially '307919 G.E. JEFFERY, SPO, RN.'; LSGC, GVR (Admiral bust) impressed officially '307919 G.E. JEFFERY, STO. PO, HMS, EREBUS'. George Edgar Jeffery, born Kent 1884, enl RN 1904, abroad HMS 'HANNIBAL' when she was serving as a troopship in support of the Gallipoli Operations from Sept 1915, Sto. PO. 1918, LSGC Medal issued 1920, disch 1938. Mounted as worn on original ribbons. gVF. With copy of service sheet. | AVAILABLE at A$300 | ||
21826 Click to enlarge photo | 1939-45 Royal Navy group of 5. 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star + 'North Africa 1942-43' clasp; 1939-45 War Medal; Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct, QEII. Last only named:'LX890830 A. T. DAWSON, PO. STWD., HMS. APOLLO'. Minor contact mark. gVF. Court mounted for display. | SOLD at A$240 | ||
21831 Click for more photos | Miniature medals. 1903 KEVII Coronation, bronze; 1911 Coronation, silver (swivel loop);1911 Delhi-Durbar (swivel loop, sliver); 1935 KGV Jubilee (swivel loop, silver). All contemporary on original ribbons. gVF/EF. (4) | AVAILABLE at A$90 | ||
21834 Click to enlarge photo | Austria. 1898-1914. Miniature set of 3 on elaborate silver-gilt chain with button-hole plate & stick-pin: 1898 Signum Memoriae, gilt bronze; Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, silver, with War Decoration, silver & enamels; Bavarian Army Jubilee medal 1905, gilt silver - unusual combination, possibly an Austrian doctor attached to Bavarian State Forces? gVF/aEF. Scarce & unusual. | SOLD at A$100 | ||
21845 Click to enlarge photo | Japan. 1890 Order of the Golden Kite, 7th class. Silver & gilt. gVF. | AVAILABLE at A$200 | ||
21856 Click to enlarge photo | Serbia. 1882 Order of the White Eagle (1903-41 version, without swords) Class IV by Hugeunin Freres. Silver, gilt & enamels. On its original tri-fold ribbon. Most gilt worn from crown & eagle body, but traces remain. Sl en chip to scroll. gVF/aEF | SOLD at A$500 | ||
21857 Click to enlarge photo | Serbia. 1882 Order of the White Eagle, (1903-41 version, without swords) V class. Silver, gilt & enamels. By Hugenin Freres, Switzerland. Without ribbon. En chip to scroll. gVF/aEF | SOLD at A$800 | ||
21860 Click for more photos | Serbia. ca1903 - Original Orders & Medals ribbon bar. Ribbons folded around metal clips to accommodate the following awards: Order of the White Eagle; Order of St Sava; French Legion of Honour; Medal for Bravery (Milosh Oblilch); Medal for services to the Royal Household; Medal for Zealous Service 1913; Commem Medal of Loyalty to the Fatherland; Serbo-Turkish War 1912; Serbo-Bulgarian War 1913; War Commem Medal 1914-18. Brass brooch back bar with green cloth backing & bronze pin 200mm. Service wear. gVF. Scarce original ribbon bar - only wanting the awards. Together with a photocopy of a similar group combinations with French award | SOLD at A$160 | ||
21861 Click to enlarge photo | Serbia. 1904 Commemorative Medal of the Election of King Peter I 1804-1903. Silver, manufactured by J Christelbauer, Vienna. Rim hallmarked. Replacement ribbon. gVF. Scarce. | AVAILABLE at A$300 | ||