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Germany, Third Reich, German Cross in Silver 1941, by Steinhauer & Luck, Ludenscheid, enamelled pin-backed badge, 63mm, 4 rivet construction, maker’s mark ‘4’ on retaining pin, minor enamel flaking to lower arm of swastika, retaining pin re-affixed, otherwise very fine £800-1200
£800–£1,200
A fine Second War ‘George Cross Action’ B.E.M. and Lloyd’s War Medal for Bravery pair awarded to Boatswain E. A. Gardner, Merchant Navy, for his gallant conduct in concert with Chief Officer G. P. Stronach and Second Engineer Officer H. Hotham aboard the flaming S.S. Ocean Voyager, at Tripoli harbour, 19 March 1943 British Empire Medal, (Civil) G.VI.R., 1st issue (Ewart Alfred Gardner); Lloyd’s War Medal for Bravery at Sea, silver (Boatswain E. A. Gardner, S.S. “Ocean...
£3,000–£4,000
Four: Police Superintendent J. L. Evans, Rhodesian Police Zimbabwe Independence 1980, officially numbered ‘06213’; Police Medal for Meritorious Service (C/Supt J. L. Evans); Rhodesian General Service Medal (5181 D/Insp. J. L. Evans); Police Long Service Medal, with first clasp for 25 years (Supt. J. L. Evans) mounted as worn, very fine (4) £240-280
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Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (A. E. B. Wood. Civ: Surgn:) third initial officially corrected, unofficial rivets between second and third clasps, edge bruising, very fine and scarce to a member of the Tsingtau Expeditionary Force £280-320
£280–£320
The United States of America Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to Private G. F. Thompson, 27th Maine Volunteer Regiment, who took part in the defence of Washington D.C. during the Civil War, October 1862 to July 1863, and was one of 864 men of the Regiment who received the Medal of Honor in 1863, before having the award cancelled by Congress in 1917 United States of America, Congressional Medal of Honor, Army, 1st (1862-96) issue, by Paquet, bronze, the reverse engraved ‘The Congress...
£3,600–£4,000
6th Cambridgeshire Rifle Volunteers (Ely) 1861 Pattern Officer’s Shako, a very fine example, the cork body covered with quilted blue cloth, the frontal plate of silver plate displays a crown over laurel sprays enclosing a large central reserve, mounted upon this script unit letters over ‘6’, black patent leather frontal peak and bracing band, a black wool ball plume with short corded boss, original patent leather chin strap, buff leather sweatband and quilted silk lining, slight wear...
£400–£600
Pair: Major E. S. Hill, Royal Engineers India General Service 1854-95, 4 clasps, Jowaki 1877-8, Burma 1887-89, Burma 1889-92, Chin-Lushai 1889-90 (Lieut. E. Hill. Royal Engrs.) last three clasps added later; Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kabul (Lieut. E. S. Hill. R.E.) mounted court style for wear, good very fine (2) £1200-1600
£1,200–£1,600
The Norfolk Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet Britannia in silver, a scroll below ‘The Norfolk Regiment’, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband and supplier’s stamp ‘Silverston, London’, no gilt remains overall, the rear peak with softening and partially buckled, moth damage...
£240–£300
The West Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black cloth the White Horse of Hanover on ground with scroll above ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’ (these probably of white metal), a silver scroll below ‘The West Yorkshire Regiment’, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining,...
£400–£500
24th (2nd Royal Warwickshire) Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1878-1881, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, rounded brass trimmed front peak, the very fine helmet plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet (faded to brown) a silver Sphinx/Egypt over ‘XXIV’, buff leather sweatband, the plate not original to the helmet, the spike holds the quadrant in place, the quadrant not having the correct fittings,...
£600–£800
The Gloucestershire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a silver Sphinx/Egypt, a silver scroll below ‘The Gloucestershire Regiment’, original gilt metal small size back badge applied over the spinal trim, the spike of incorrect pattern, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining and retailer’s details...
£300–£400
The Worcestershire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1902-14, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings (the quadrant of other ranks pattern), the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet an eight pointed silver star with gilt and silver overlays, at the base a silver scroll ‘The Worcestershire Regiment’, the centre of post-1891 pattern, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with...
The South Staffordshire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet and Carrying Tin c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet (worn) a silver Sphinx/Egypt, a scroll below ‘The South Staffordshire Regiment’, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining, little gilt remains to all areas, the chin chain is silver...
The South Lancashire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre in silver the Sphinx/Egypt on a ground of black velvet (worn), a scroll below ‘South Lancashire Regiment’, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining, good overall condition £400-500
The Welsh Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto with scroll below ‘Gwell Angau Na Chywilydd’, silver title scroll below ‘The Welsh Regiment’, buff leather sweatband and trade label ‘Regulation Cork Helmet’ (most of cork missing), the plate not original to the...
£460–£560
A Second War Burma operations O.B.E. group of six attributed to Lieutenant-Colonel J. H. E. Nash, 13th Frontier Force Rifles, Indian Army, who served as Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster General of the XII Army in the lead-up to the Japanese surrender and the period immediately following - including having a key role in ‘sending immediate succour to prisoners and internees in Japanese hands... as well the mounting and despatch of troops to Japanese occupation zones’ The Most Excellent...
1914-15 Star (14944 Pte. J. Redding. S. Wales Bord:); Victory Medal 1914-19 (2684 Pte. D. T. Lloyd. Glam. Yeo.) spot of verdigris to first, good very fine (2) £60-80
£60–£80
Princess Charlotte of Wales’s (Berkshire Regiment) Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of red velvet (worn) a Stag under a tree in silver no title scroll below nor any evidence of such a scroll being fitted, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining, no gilt remains to the spike, quadrant, chin chain...
£340–£440
A scarce Second War 1944 Burma operations M.C. and Second Award Bar group of five attributed to Major H. R. R. Steele, 5th Maharatta Light Infantry, late Reconnaissance Corps, for gallantry as a company commander at Sangshak, 22 March 1944, and for repeated gallantry and leadership during an abortive attempt at taking a hill position on the Imphal - Tamu Road, before rallying his men to fight an orderly withdrawal against overwhelming numbers Military Cross, G.VI.R. reverse officially...
The King’s (Shropshire Light Infantry) Officer’s Green Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1884, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the fine quality frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a silver strung bugle horn enclosing within the strings gilt script ‘KLI’, title scroll below ‘The Shropshire Regiment’, buff leather sweatband with quilted silk lining, the plate not original to the helmet, apart from the...
£500–£600
The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, very fine frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a scroll ‘Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt’ the White Horse of Kent with scroll ‘Invicta’, title scroll below ‘The Royal West Kent Regiment’, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining and maker’s stamp ‘Hawkes & Co.,...
The Wiltshire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a gilt cross patee with silver Royal Ducal cypher in the centre, buff leather sweatband and retailer’s details ‘A & N.C.S.L London’, the plate most probably original to the helmet, slight gilt loss to most of the fittings otherwise very good condition ...
The Manchester Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the very fine frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet the arms of Manchester in silver, a scroll below ‘The Manchester Regiment’, the plate is original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining supplied by ‘Cater & Co., London’, the sweatband with ink inscription ‘E.D.Carrol...
The Durham Light Infantry First Volunteer Battalion Reproduction Green Cloth Helmet of the Period 1883-1901, the heavy weight skull complete with replated fittings, the frontal plate of an incorrect pattern, the quadrant and spike are original, leather sweatband with crimson silk lining, sold as viewed not subject to return £100-160
A Second War 1944 Burma operations M.M. group of five awarded to Gunner E. S. Kitchen, 9th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery Military Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue (276351 Gnr. E. S. Kitchen. R.A.) edge stamped ‘Duplicate’; 1939-45 Star ; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted for wear, with named card box of issue for M.M., this also marked ‘Duplicate’, generally good very fine (5) £500-600
1st Northumberland Artillery Volunteers Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1878-1901, a fine quality example, the skull complete with all silver plated fittings, the frontal plate of Royal Arms pattern with ‘First’ on the top scroll and ‘Northumberland Artillery Volunteers’ on the bottom, the plate is original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband and quilted white silk lining, the horn missing from the unicorn and the ball finial of other ranks pattern, otherwise in very fine...
3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1878-83, a good quality example, the skull complete with all plated fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel overlays and circular Garter ‘3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers’, in the centre a lion statant (no backing material), the plate probably original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband and supplier’s details ‘Hobson & Sons, London’, very slight leather loss to the rear peak otherwise very good...
1st Devon Artillery Volunteers Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1878-1901, the skull complete with all plated fittings, the frontal plate of Royal Arms pattern with ‘1st’ on the top scroll and ‘Devon Artillery Volunteers’ on the lower, the plate is not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with retailer’s label ‘Hobson & Sons, London’, ten small moth holes and damage to the rear peak leather trim, lower section of the ball finial with a fracture otherwise in sound...
Army Service Corps Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1888-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of red velvet (incorrect) a silver monogram ‘ASC’, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband and retailer’s details ‘E. Carrington, Old Brompton, Kent’, some gilt loss but otherwise in good condition £300-400
Army Ordnance Corps Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1902-14, a good quality example, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a silver shield bearing the Arms of Ordnance, the plate is original to the helmet, white leather sweatband, gilt loss to the ball finial and to the back spine otherwise in very fine condition £440-540
£440–£540
Army Veterinary Corps Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1902-14, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of green vitreous enamel a silver monogram ‘AVC’, the plate is not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband, the plate with much original gilt the other fittings devoid of gilt, otherwise good overall condition £400-500
Six: Fusilier D. Ormerod, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (3450831 Fus. D. Ormerod RNF) suspension claw re-pinned; U.N. Korea 1950-54, mounted for display, nearly extremely fine (6) £200-240
£200–£240
First Midlothian Rifle Volunteers Officer’s Green Cloth Helmet c. 1878-87, the skull complete with all plated fittings, the frontal plate is of other ranks pattern, not unknown for Scottish Volunteer Units of crowned star pattern with laurels, central circular strap ‘First Midlothian Rifle Vols’, the plate is original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband and purple silk lining, a small dent to the front peak metal trim otherwise in very good overall condition £600-800
Household Cavalry Trooper’s Back and Breast Plates with Retaining Straps c. 1980, good quality examples complete with all brass studs, waist harness dated 1991 and correct pattern brass fastening straps, one of the straps incorrectly relined otherwise good overall condition £500-700
£500–£700
Royal Irish Constabulary Officer’s Pouch Belt Plate HM silver 1891. A superb two part example featuring a crowned Harp and a Celtic circle inscribed ‘Royal Irish Constabulary’, complete with two screw post fasteners, mint state £1100-1300
£1,100–£1,300
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 5th Territorial Battalion Officer’s Pouch Belt Plate c1908-1914. A fine quality example in die-cast silver coloured metal broad thistle sprays partially enclose a mullet over a strung bugle horn, within the strings ‘5’, complete with two screw post fasteners, very good condition £200-260
£200–£260
Three: Chaplain to the Forces the Reverend T. W. Metcalfe, Royal Army Chaplains’ Department Defence Medal; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Cyprus (Rev. T. W. Metcalfe. C.F.4. R.A.Ch.D.), rank and unit partially officially corrected; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Borneo (The Rev. T. W. Metcalfe. C.F.3. R.A.Ch.D.) mounted as worn, minor edge bruising and contact marks, very fine (3) £500-600
West Suffolk Militia Officer’s Shako Plate 1855 Pattern, a fine quality example in silver plate being a crowned star pattern back plate with a circular title overlay in pierced detail, ‘West Suffolk Militia’, in the centre on a ground of black patent leather a floreate ‘VR’ cypher. The bottom star point officially shortened for use on the 1861 pattern shako, complete with two loop fasteners, very good condition £300-400
Burma Star Association Car Badge, by J. R. Gaunt, Birmingham, comprising a Burma Star mounted on a green enamel background, ‘Burma Star Assoc.’ on scroll below, the whole surrounded by a nickle-plated wreath, with two securing holes, good condition £60-80
1896 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword to the 25th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (2nd Tyneside Irish), a very rare example, the 81 cm blade with part single fuller by ‘Hutton (?) & Sons Ltd., Sheffield’ etched with crowned GVR cypher, scrolling foliage and detailed panel ‘T.R.Groom 25th Battn Northumberland Fusiliers’, the sheet metal handguard incorporating the GVR cypher, wire bound fish skin grip, together with its leather bound Field Service scabbard, very good condition ...
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