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Group of military badges (22). Including: Manchester Reg't 1st Volunteer Battalion, Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers, London Volunteer Rifles, 12th Royal Lancers, Berkshire Yeomanry, ARP, Wiltshire Reg't sweetheart pin, Gloucestershire Reg't, Hampshire Reg't x 2, Lancaster Fusiliers, Army Catering Corps x 2, Artists Rifles, Post Office Rifles, Westmorland & Cumberland Yeomanry, Artillery, Home Counties Command, Isle of Man Home Guard, Leeds Pals, Royal Sussex Reg't, Liverpool Pals.

Six Protective Spectacles/Goggles, including: mid 19th Century wire mesh goggles, with ‘pear-drop’-shaped eye cups, cloth bridge and thread head strap; mid 19th Century metal wire spectacles/goggles, with tinted oval lenses, wire mesh protective frame, C-bridge and turn-pin temples; a pair of mid 20th Century US Army gas mask spectacles, plated metal, D-shaped lenses, spring bridge and rotating armatures; and two 20th Century large wire mesh goggles, with galvanised steel edging and two holes either side for head strap (one cotton strap present)Note: The first wire mesh goggles, according to Davidson and MacGregor (Spectacles, Lorgnettes and Monocles, 2002) are ‘suitable for stone breakers’. The second pair were possibly used for rail work or by railway passengers.Provenance: from the estate of Wilf Lunn (1942–2023)who was a British inventor, Collector of all things curious and unusual, prop maker, and television presenter, best known for his work on children's TV shows such as Vision On and Jigsaw. Born in Rastrick, West Yorkshire, Lunn was raised by deaf parents and later taught lip-reading. His creative flair for quirky inventions and novelty bicycles earned him a devoted following. Lunn's eccentric persona made him a beloved figure on British TV in the 1960s and 1970s. In addition to his TV career, he authored several books and showcased his inventive spirit through stage shows. He passed away in December 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilf_Lunn https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0526767/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2023/12/20/wilf-lunn-madcap-inventor-tricycles-vision-on-deaf/

The Great War O.B.E. awarded to Major M. J. Long, Royal Artillery The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type, breast badge, silver-gilt hallmarks for London 1918, privately engraved to arms of reverse ‘5th. Nov Maj. M. J. Long. R.A. 1918’, the top wearing pin further engraved ‘For services with Anti Aircraft 1916-17-18’, light polishing to gilt finish, otherwise extremely fine and most attractive engraving £120-£160 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 7 June 1918: ‘Anti-Aircraft Defences, Home Forces.’ Michael John Long was born in Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland, on 13 November 1853, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Shoeburyness on 13 May 1869. Raised Sergeant 15 September 1875, and transferred to the School of Gunnery the following month, he is recorded in 1891 as a Captain in the Royal Artillery and residing at Toxteth Park in Liverpool. Advanced Major in the UK, British Army Records and Lists of October 1915, he was later decorated for his work in combating the German Zeppelin and Gotha bomber raids using the world’s first integrated air defence system; in total 10 airships and 22 aircraft were brought down by the Home Forces air defences.

The unique Great War C.B.E., ‘Niger Sudan Campaign 1897’ D.S.O. group of six awarded to Colonel A. J. Arnold, 3rd Hussars The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 1st type, neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels; Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamels, with integral top riband bar, pin removed from this; East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Niger 1897 (Lieut. A. J. Arnold. 3/Hussars); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Rhodesia (Lt. Colonel A. J. Arnold. 3/Drgn: Gds:); British War Medal 1914-20 (Bt. Col. A. J. Arnold); Royal Niger Company Medal 1886-97, 1 clasp, Nigeria 1886-1897, silver issue (Brevet Lt-Col. A. J. Arnold D.S.O.) the last five mounted as worn, the first with chips to white enamel and minor losses to both wreaths, otherwise better than very fine (6) £6,000-£8,000 --- Only 36 known British army recipients of the rare Royal Niger Company medal in silver. The medal was awarded to Africans in bronze with clasp ‘Nigeria’ and numbered on the edge. The only D.S.O. awarded for the ‘Niger Sudan Campaign 1897’. Alfred James Arnold was born in Manchester on 10 April 1866, third son of Alfred Rr Arnold, and Durnvilia, daughter of W. J. Taaffe, County Dublin. He was educated at a private school, and at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and originally enlisted into the 5th Dragoon Guards in 1886. He was gazetted Second Lieutenant, 3rd Hussars, in 1893, and joined the Royal Niger Constabulary in 1894. He commanded the same from 1895 to 1899 and commanded troops throughout the Niger Sudan Campaign operations of 1895-96, including the battles of Egbon, Bida and Ilorin in 1897, being mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 11 June 1897) promoted to Captain and Brevet Major. He received the Medal and clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (London Gazette 15 June 1897): “Alfred James Arnold, Lieutenant, 3rd Hussars, commanding the Forces of the Royal Niger Company; In recognition of services during the Niger Sudan Campaign.” The Galloping Third by Hector Bolitho records: ‘When the regiment returned to Aldershot, in May 1895, Lieutenant Chaworth-Musters took his detachment, with their wigs and costumes and ancient matchlocks, to the Royal Tournament at the Agricultural Hall in Islington. Eighteen months later, this 'most promising' young officer, 'an excellent rider, and a good sportsman', was leading the mounted troops of the Royal Niger Company, during one of the little wars waged by the European Powers in the 'scramble for Africa'. In this instance, the enemy was the powerful Mahommedan emir of Nupe, 350 miles up the Niger. The 3rd Hussars deserve some credit for the success of the expedition: another of their officers, Major A. J. Arnold, was in command of the 500 Hausas who defeated upwards of 20,000 of the emir's troops at Bida, on January 26, 1897, and then marched to Illorin, where all the district submitted to the authority of the Company. The journals of the time recall the wild outburst of joy among the negroes who had thus been ‘secured from slave-raiding’. Major Arnold received the D.S.O.: Lieutenant Chaworth-Musters, who had been ‘foremost in setting an example to the native levies’, was unfortunately ‘stricken down with fever’ and he died on the ship that was bringing him home.’ Arnold became Captain, 3rd Dragoon Guards, on 3 March 1898, and served on the Niger in 1899, on the Expedition to Siama, being promoted to Major and given the Brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel, 8 July 1899.  For his services in the Transvaal War of 1901 he was mentioned in Despatches on 7 March 1899, and received the Medal with clasp.  He was given the Brevet of Colonel on 8 July 1905.  Colonel Arnold retired on 14 November 1906.  He was ‘Inspector of Exploitation for the Portuguese Chartered Company at Beira, Mozambique in East Africa, 1899-1913, receiving an annual salary of £1500 from the Mozambique government, whilst drawing no pay as an officer of the British Army. During the Great War he commanded the 20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, at home, 1914-15, and the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, at Gibraltar from August 1915, being mentioned for services during the war in 1918, and created Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 1 January 1919. The British War Medal is confirmed as his sole entitlement for the Great War. Colonel Arnold was also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Sold with some copied research including Medal Index Card.

Various pin badges, including Smith's I'm Helping the Animals, Army Museum Chelsea, Yorkshire Museum, Grantham The Apple of My Eye, The Great Rutland Cavern Nester's Mine, I'm For Wildlife, Michael Jackson pin badge, Culture Club pin badge, I Belong to the Curly Wurly Club, etc. (1 tin)

A British Army Airborne Divisions Pegasus formation sign together with a set of parachutist's pin-backed wings

A Great War period Services "Army" pocket watch, having a crown-wound and pin-set movement with military-style black face, luminous numerals and cathedral hands, 50 mm excluding stem and bow, (running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability un-tested)

Assorted Tricket & Webb advertising badges of various designs comprising of brushed metal button shaped badge, with lettering around the edge, 21mm diameter; brass orange and green 'orange' shaped badge, 28mm wide; two semi circular shaped badge, with Snowman decoration and silver coloured lettering, 20mm wide; a chrome plated yellow and black building badge with red banner and silver coloured lettering, 25mm wide; two Christmas pie badges, with green leaf decoration, 23mm wide; School Prefect shield shaped badge, with green enamel shield and red banner, 20mm long; similar example with black banner, two red and yellow enamel 'present' shaped badge with white tag, 20mm wide; pulled Christmas Cracker, red and white enamel with central green panel, 30mm wide; 1997 chrome plated green enamel ink bottle with black lid and lettering, 20mm wide; 1998 white enamel Chrome plated snowman, with black scarf 25mm long; Christmas pudding shaped badge on a white enamel plate, 24mm long; holly bush and five berries, with red enamel banner (pin missing), 30mm wide; chrome plated corkscrew badge, with red enamel banner, 25mm long; two chrome plated green enamel Christmas tree with red enamel stand, 30mm long; chrome plated and red enamel Hot Water Bottle shaped badge, 30mm long; a 2002 chrome plated and red enamel Swiss Army Knife shaped badge, 30mm long; brass and coloured enamel snow covered Post Box, 24mm long; an oblong shaped badge with two holly leaves and a central ampersand, 35mm wide, 1994 white and red enamel badge, 20mm long; chrome plated and white enamel badge with silver coloured lettering/symbol Rebus, 35mm wide; a  white enamel shaped badge with silver coloured lettering, 20mm wide together with unnamed chrome plated and red enamel circular badge, with central Anchor, 25mm diameter a unnamed plastic coated Christmas pudding circular badge, 42mm wide; a 2009 chrome plated and white enamel Alex and Debra badge, decorated with a Snowman and Snowwoman, 30mm long; 

A large assortment of pin badges mainly relating to aviation comprising of white metal Fliegerschule Berlin-Staaken badge, 25mm wide; metal Dos Deutiche plane shaped badge, 35mm wide; brown Bakelite badge with Italian flags on the wings, 40mm long; green Bakelite pencil sharpener in the form of an American Army plane, 70mm wide; clear plastic 'plane' shaped badge with RAF (Royal Air Force) identification roundels, 55mm wide; two clear plastic Aeroplane shaped badges, 65mm and 50mm wide; mottled black and grey Bakelite 'Liberator' badge, with yellow lettering, 50mm wide; green and white Bakelite badge in the form of a plane, with RAF (Royal Air Force) identification roundels, 55mm wide; white plastic badge in the form of  plane with gilt metal propellors, 70mm wide; unnamed H.W. Miller gilt metal and green enamel 'Cobham' badge in the form of a plane, 24mm long; white metal USA World's Fair Flight 1939 NX18973, 40mm wide; similar gilt brass example; an unmarked Bleriot XI style plane gilt metal, with central clear stone, 11cm long; an unmarked white N.X.211 plane badge, 50mm long; Stratton gilt metal and enamel  'Portsmouth' badge in the form of a seaplane, with black and white enamel with red banner, 40mm long; H.W. Miller gilt metal and blue enamel AMY badge in the form a plane, 25mm long; Stratton blue enamel and gilt metal seaplane badge with Lochranza banner, 50mm long; unnamed white enamel and white metal Women's Junior Air Corps, with central blue triangle and grey plane; 25mm long; unnamed gilt brass plane badge with RAF (Royal Air Force) identification roundels, 37mm wide; two unnamed 'Spitfire' gilt brass badges, 30mm wide; unnamed white metal Abbeville 1914,1915 & 1916 badge, in the form of a biplane, 35mm wide; two Stratton gilt brass black and red enamel 'Jason' plane shaped badges, 40mm long; together with a two tone blue example, 40mm long; unmarked gilt metal black and white enamel pin badge in the form of a plane, 35mm long; unmarked gilt metal badge with blue enamel wings and white body; H.W. Miller gilt metal and enamel badge in the form of a Spitfire, 40mm wide; Stratton's G.55 plane shaped badge, with blue body and red wings, 50mm long; unnamed gilt metal plane badge embossed with N.Y. to Paris May 21. 1927, 55mm long; H.W. Miller gilt metal and blue enamel 'Shareholder' badge, with RAF plane in flight decoration, 25mm wide; unnamed white metal Bleriot plane shaped badge, 47mm long; gilt brass 'Spitfire' stickpin, 20mm long; Stratton gilt metal G.55 badge with black and white enamel decoration, 50mm long; unnamed gilt brass badge, in the form of a pilot standing next to a plane, 40mm long; two Roden 1935 National League of Airmen gilt metal and blue enamel badge, 25mm wide; H.W. Miller gilt brass and enamel Spitfire shaped badge, 38mm wide; unnamed gilt brass plane shaped badge, 25mm long; unnamed brass and enamel New York to Paris May 21 1927 circular pin badge, 30mm diameter; unnamed New York to Paris Spirit of St. Louis plane shaped white metal badge with blue and orange enamel, 40mm long; unnamed gilt brass plane shaped badge, 35mm long; Wallace of Brisbane Mascot Bowling Club circular gilt metal and enamel badge, with gilt metal plane decoration, 25mm diameter; Thomas Fattorini white metal and enamel Vickers-Armstrong Supermarine badge, with central plane decoration, 28mm diameter; unnamed pressed white bi-plane pin badge, 30mm long; Stratton G55 plane shaped 'Southend on Sea' gilt metal badge with black and red enamel, 45mm long; unnamed gilt brass 'Langendorf' Phantom Pilot 'Patrol' badge, 25mm diameter; Thomas Fattorini 'Gatwick Airport' circular lapel badge, with green enamel plane and border on cream ground, number 428 verso, 25mm diameter; unnamed gilt brass plane with red, black and yellow roundels on the wings, 50mm wide; H.W. Miller World War II British Home Front National Guild of Modeler's members lapel badge, with black enamel decoration, 25mm diameter; unnamed gilt brass Rothesay badge with black and red enamel, 20mm wide; Stratton gilt metal Guernsey plane shaped badge, with black and white enamel and blue enamel banner, 40mm long; unnamed gilt brass 'Spitfire' lapel badge, 30mm wide; unnamed gilt brass New York World's Fair 1939 plane shaped badge, 50mm long; indistinct white metal and enamel Commonwealth Department Aircraft Production badge, 40mm wide; an unmarked white and red enamel TWA plane shaped badge, 18mm long; an indistinct 1920 Omaha gilt brass and coloured enamel lapel badge, 15mm diameter; circular pressed white metal embossed with plane flying over sunset sea, 28mm diameter; together with similar example; pressed brass Capt. Lindergh New York to Paris badge with tricolor ribbon, 50mm long; unnamed England to Australia May 1930 copper plane shaped badge with map of Australia underneath the plane, 70mm long; unnamed gilt brass D50 shaped stick pin, 30mm wide; unnamed gilt brass aeroplane shaped stick pin, 30mm wide; unnamed brass propellor shaped badge with central Royal Air Force identification enamel roundel, 50mm wide; H. W. Miller Scott's Display gilt brass and red enamel plane shaped badge, 30mm wide; unnamed white metal Airplane shaped badge, 30mm wide; unnamed Accuracy 60 Speed 60 decorated with blue and white enamel and gilt lettering, 20mm wide; unnamed gilt metal Oiseau de France circular gilt brass and fabric stick pin, 25mm diameter; unnamed white metal and coloured enamel Ladies Auxiliary badge with NRLCA plane, 15mm diameter; an unnamed white metal National Service Rola 985 badge,  35mm wide; a unnamed gilt brass badge with red and black enamel Saunders-Roe Ltd badge, 33mm wide; unnamed white metal Old Bury Women's plane shaped badge, 23mm wide; white metal and blue enamel 'Spitfire' badge, 20mm wide; Angus & Coot De Havilland Aircraft oval white metal and enamel badge, 25mm wide and four coloured Bakelite examples; together with two H.W. Miller Queen Mary, Queen of the Seas gilt brass and enamel badges, 30mm long; unnamed Salute the Soldier, Potters Bar & South Mimms, red and black lettering, with central soldier; unnamed Birmingham Salutes the Soldier, with white lettering and red banner and central portrait of a soldier, 25mm diameter.

A large of assortment of mainly circular badges comprising of twenty three Whitehead & Hoag badges depicting portraits of President of America and the dates of their term, 20mm diameter; seventeen Whitehead & Hoag badges depicting prominent American ladies to include Adele Ritchie, Emma Juch and Della Fox, 22mm diameter; nine assorted Whitehead & Hoag Sweet  Caporal Cigarette advertising pin badges, 20mm diameter; Let's Round the Corner badge, black lettering and shoe design, 20mm diameter; five unnamed slogan badges with different colour lettering, 20mm diameter; unnamed R.U. On The Hog badge, with blue lettering and blue hog design, 20mm diameter; unnamed Open All The Year Round, with central alligator design, 20mm diameter; a Whitehead & Hoag Up To Date badge, depicting a ballerina, 20mm diameter; twenty five badges depicting various boats and ships, to include members of the White Squadron and Winners of the America's Cup, two Save 'Old Ironsides' 1797-1925, 20mm diameter; five larger cigar advertising pin badges depicting various American War Ships comprising of U.S Cruiser 'Newark', Remember the Maine, Smoke Maine Cigar and three Maine examples, one with black border and other with the stars and stripes, five depicting bicycles to include League of American Wheelmen, Eldorado Cycle Co, Chicago; three depicting portraits of jockeys, 20mm diameter; portrait badge depicting Nicholas II Czar of Russia and Napoleon Bonaparte, 20mm diameter; 'I'Se in Town Honey' Aunt Jemma badge, depicting portrait of gentleman wearing headscarf, 20mm diameter; Gold Dust advertising badge, depicting two children in bath, five assorted different ranks in the military, 20mm diameter; Fenton, I Admire Bicycles badge, red wheel with blue text, 22mm diameter; one similar Joerns-Thien badge, with grey rim, 30mm diameter; twelve assorted Buster Brown related badges for various related items to include Buster Brown Shoes and Buster Brown Supporters Club, twenty one assorted Little Pinkies celluloid badges depicting various characters to include Soldier; Uncle Sam; Letter Carrier and Shine, fifteen assorted tin plate badges depicting various characters to include Popeye, Olive Oil and Mama Katzenjammer, 20mm diameter; Better Housing Program, with blue and white lettering and cottage, blue and white Atlantic City All the Time badge, Palmer Method, hand holding a paint brush, 50 badge depicting black stick telephone, 22mm diameter; blue oval Sam Weingarten Tailor & Furnisher badge, with white lettering, 28mm wide; a Third Liberty Loan badge with central white bell on blue background, 20mm diameter; New Chevrolet Six 'Queen of the Shows' depicting portrait of a lady, 22mm diameter; Hoffmann's Rice Starch, with central seated cat on blue background, 20mm diameter; Canadian Northern Railway Company badge, black writing on white background, 20mm diameter; Hello Give me Pearline, with blue bell on gilt background with white lettering, 20mm diameter; Studebaker, gilt star with white lettering on blue background, 22mm diameter; Band of Mercy A.H.E.S. with central white star and gilt lettering, 20mm diameter; Lion Coffee, with central portrait of lion, with white lettering on red background, printed tin plated Ritz Crackers badge, 22mm diameter; Scarlett Tools celluloid badge, white lettering and tools on red background, 20mm diameter; Underwood Nequalled badge, with central typewriter in orange border, 20mm diameter; badge depicting Pepsi-Cola lid, 25mm diameter; Lithography is Art badge, depicting artists equipment, 20mm diameter; Persil advertising badge, white writing on red background, 23mm diameter; Join the Army of recruit Little Cigar Smokers, portrait of soldier on red background, 25mm diameter; Plucky Lindy badge, depicting a portrait and a sleigh, 25mm diameter; Flexible Flyer; Member of the Flexible Flyer Club, blue badge with white lettering,18mm diameter; Why Not Now, Evenually Gold Medal Flour, circular badge with black lettering, 20mm diameter; Tess & Ted School Shoes, decorated with two dancers, 22mm diameter; Its Spring; Get a Pontiac, two red birds singing, with black text, 22mm diameter; Favorite Stoves & Ranges, blue badge with central sunrise decoration, 22mm diameter; Bill Dugan Cigar badge, depicting central portrait with Stars and Stripes border, 20mm diameter; Uncle Jerry's Pan Cake Flour advertising badge, depicting portrait of a man wearing yellow hat, 22mm diameter; Hendee Manufacturing Co. Indian Motorcycles badge, depicting smiling Native American, 20mm diameter; Maendler Brothers Boss Rubber  badge, with central paint brush; Lanphers Hats advertising badge, brown border with central black hat, 20mm diameter; unnamed tin plate I Wear Poll Parrot Shoes, red and blue text with multi coloured parrot decoration, 18mm diameter; Gordon Hat advertising badge with red lettering and gilt lined decoration, 20mm diameter; Charlie McCartny badge, witth central portrait of the puppet within red banner and white lettering, 30mm diameter; Keystone Operator badge, blue lettering on cream background, 30mm diameter; Hal Roach Studio Safety First, depicting Stork Nodder badge, 30mm diameter; High Admiral Cigarette Ah There badge, depicting man removing his hat, 30mm diameter; Warner Theatres Sun Telegraph Junior Komic Club, blue writing on cream background, 30mm diameter; unnamed Great Military Mystery Serial Pearl of the Army, depicting a lady standing in front of the Union Jack and American flags, Dan Leno's Comic Journal Clock, depicting a sepia portrait of a gentleman, 20mm diameter; Universal Peg O'The Ring, female breaking through a drum skin, 21mm diameter; Clean-Up Week, lady standing before the French tri-colour, 28mm diameter; Rockfeller Centre badge, depicting the building at sunset, 30mm diameter; two Peters Shells badges, one with picture of a bullet, other showing the bullet from bottom, 21mm diameter; red I Wanna B.1. Too badge with white lettering, 22mm diameter; two O U Kid, one with girl diving into a pool and other within floral border, 22mm diameter; Stop It! I Like It, couple kissing badge, 20mm diameter; St. Joseph's Hospital Preparedness Fund, depicting ambulance with red lettering, 18mm diameter; blue tin plate Racers badge, depicting black racing car, 15mm diameter; Mothers' Day badge, blue badge with white lettering and white flower, 20mm diameter; blue Hoover badge with white lettering, 15mm diameter; 1939 New York World's Fair, I Was There, with golf club and golf ball, 15mm diameter; 1892 K & L of S, depicting couple handing hands, 15mm diameter; Bell Pianos, gilt badge with central blue bell decoration and white lettering, 10mm diameter; an oval Plymouth Twine, depicting bundle of wheat with black lettering; 25mm long; unknown badge depicting sunburst within blue background, 15mm diameter; Our Pride depicting American flag within a star border, 18mm diameter; two oval New Departures, one green background, other red, 25mm long; an oval Setson Hats,  badge, depicting American coat of arms, 25mm wide; unnamed Birthday Greetings badge, depicting birthday cake, 18mm diameter; 

dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus. Commendatore's plaque. Made of diamond-like silver, the center made of gold and enamels. On the reverse a vertical pin. This lot belonged to Francesco (1891 - 1980), an Italian aviator. He was appointed General of the Royal Air Force. During his career, he held several important posts, including Undersecretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Chief of Staff of the Blue Army. dimensions 7.5 x 7.3 cm.

An important WWI and WWII father and son medal group and related documentation to 7733148 RSM Henry James Hillary and Wing Commander Walter Stanley Hillary DFC, DFM, RAF, comprising Distinguished Flying Cross, dated 1942, Distinguished Flying Medal named '580022 Sgt W.S. Hillary R.A.F', unnamed Defence Medal, DFC and DFM miniature group of nine including Air Crew Star and Italy Star; WWI and WWII miniature medal group of eight including Regular Army Long Service and Good Conduct miniature for Henry Hillary, a French 43rd Colonial Infantry Regiment pocket badge and RAF embroidered wings. Sold with a pilot log book for Walter Stanley Hillary stating that he qualified as first pilot at Heyford on 15.12.36, with 78(B) Squadron, the log book begins October 1937 and continues to June 1946, embellished with photographs and cuttings towards the latter pages; a flying training note book and a copy of ‘From Biplane to Boeing, The Story Of One Man’s Journey Through Aviation As Though Told By Walter Stanley Hillary DFC, DFM 1917-1995’, written by Nigel Hillary. Page 52/53 of the book discusses Hillary being awarded the DFC “for gallantry during active operations against the enemy” with a quotation describing his actions returning from Hanover and a bombing sortie to Cologne in August 1941; the book also mentions his DFM for “services with 10 Squadron”, with other details in the book of missions, crashes, images of photographs etc. With a folder with historical information including details of Walter's background, a copy of a photograph of Walter and Henry, the planes which Walter flew, copies from the London Gazette etc. Henry Hillary joined the Army in 1916, was wounded, and returned to the front to work in the stores as a company clerk. He served in a similar capacity in WWII. During WWII Walter was serving in the sky and Henry on the ground.Condition Report: Back of the DFM and DM with residue of glue tabs. Pin to the enamel French badge snapped.

Set of 10 original vintage movie poster for releases of various films in the Soviet Union. 1. Hungarian drama film Kulonos Ismertetojel / A special sign, directed by Zoltan Varkonyi in 1955, featuring a black and white illustration of a man in a coat, hat, and gloves talking on the phone, while looking at a man in a long coat and hat walking on the street with a musical instrument case under his arm and a briefcase in the other hand. The plot of the movie is set in the Hungarian communist resistance during Second World War. Good condition, folds, creasing, tears, small paper losses, staining, on semi transparent paper. Country of issue: Russia, designer: D Krasnonevtsev, size (cm): 56x43, year of printing: 1955; 2. The Horse That Cried / At Great Cost, directed by Mark Donskoy in 1957 based on Mikhail Kotsyubinsky's novel, starring Vera Donskaya, Yuri Dedovich and others. The poster features an illustration of a lady in traditional Ukrainian clothing helping a wounded man, portraying the plot of the film - set in the 1830s, a young lady forced into marriage to a man, who is sought by the authorities. Good condition, folds, tears, creasing, staining. Country of issue: Russia, designer: A. Klementyev, size (cm): 65x42, year of printing: 1957; 3. The Sun Shines for All, a 1959 feature film directed by Konstantin Voinov, starring Valentin Zubkov, Liliya Aleshnikova, Tatyana Konyukhova, and Yevgeni Burenkov, featuring an illustration of a lady looking out the window at a man in a long coat walking with a stick. The story follows the life of Nikolay Savelyev. Following the announcement of the end of WWII, he dreams of returning home to his life as a history teacher. Unfortunately the SS unit is trying to break through to the West and he takes command of his unit as a captain. As a result of severe injury sustained in the battle, he loses his sight and is accompanied home by a nurse, trying to adapt to his new life. Good condition, folds, tears, staining, paper losses, pin holes. Country of issue: Russia, designer: Yakovlev, size (cm): 65x48, year of printing: 1959; 4. Colleagues, directed by Aleksey Sakharov in 1962, featuring an illustration of three men standing in front of the window looking away from the viewer with their arms around each other, with colourful inserts of the actors portraying these men, stylised writing above and below in title. Good condition, folds, staining, pin holes, tears, creasing. Country of issue: Russia, designer: M Hazanovsky, size (cm): 106x64, year of printing: 1963; 5.Uncle's Dream, directed by Konstantin Voinov in 1966, based on a homonymous novel by Fedor Dostoyevsky, featuring an illustration of ladies and gentlemen in elegant 19th century clothing set against yellow and blue background with ornate framing, telling the story of a profiteering mother trying to arrange a marriage of her daughter and an older gentleman. Good condition, folds, tears, small paper losses, pin holes, minor staining. Country of issue: Russia, designer: B. Rudin, size (cm): 55x79, year of printing: 1966; 6. Honore de Balzac's Error, directed by Timofei Levchuk in 1969, featuring an illustration of the actors portraying Honore de Balzac in a black suit and top hat holding a walking-stick, his wife Comtesse Evelina Ganskaya in an elegant dress looking up at a man, and an illustration of soldiers armed with bayonets, set over orange background, bold title with cast and credits surrounding the image. The film follows the life of Honore de Balzac, falling in love and marrying Polish landowner and subject of the Russian Empire, the widowed countess Evelina Ganskaya, what Victor Hugo considered to be the biggest mistake in Balzac's life. Good condition, folds, tears, staining, creasing. Country of issue: Russia, designer: B. Zelenskiy, size (cm): 57.5x41, year of printing: 1968; 7. Soldier Came Back from the Front, a 1972 feature film directed by Nikolay Gubenko, starring Mikhail Gluzskiy, Irina Miroshnichenko, and Nikolay Gubenko. The poster depicts a touching family reunion of a demobilized soldier hugging his father, and an image of a girl with a daisy wreath on her head in the background. Good condition, folds, foxing, tears, staining. Country of issue: Russia, designer: N. Chelishcheva, size (cm): 65x43, year of printing: 1971; 8. The Last Victim, directed by Pyotr Todorovskiy, based on Aleksandr Ostrovskiy play, starring Margarita Volodina, Oleg Strizhenov, Mikhail Gluzskiy, Leonid Kuravlyov, featuring an illustration of an elegantly dressed lady in a long pink dress, looking at the viewer with her arms crossed, with five men depicted below her, set over red background. The plot of the film follows the story of a wealthy widow falling in love with a handsome nobleman. Good condition, folds, creasing, tears. Country of issue: Russia, designer: A. Shamash, size (cm): 86x54, year of printing: 1976; 9.Lenin in Paris, directed by Sergei Yutkevich in 1981, starring Yuriy Kayurov as Vladimir Lenin, featuring an illustration in blue and white of a quaint Parisian street with houses on one side and Notre-Dame Cathedral across the river, with people walking along the embankment, bold red title, with credits in white over red background. Horizontal. Good condition, folds, creasing, tears. Country of issue: Russia, designer: M. Z., size (cm): 41x58, year of printing: 1981; 10. Gipsy camp, directed by Mito Varlamov and Grigoriy Lomidze in 1938, featuring an illustration of a young boy in green and yellow shirt and a bear cub. The plot of the film tells the story of Yasha Sheverdin and his friend Potap the bear cub amidst civil war running away from the White Guard and joining the Red Army. Poor condition, paper losses, folds, tears, staining, pin holes, creasing. Country of issue: Russia, designer: A. Lemeshchenko, size (cm): 89x54, year of printing: 1960

A First World War Belgian Group of Three Medals, awarded to Captain Georges A G Verbrugghe, 9th Regiment, 3rd Division, Belgian Army, comprising Order of Leopold II, War Medal and Victory Medal, together with his silver identity bracelet and portrait photograph postcard; a Collection of Thirteen First World War Belgian Medals, comprising a Croix de Guerre and Yser Medal pair on breast pin, Commemorative War Medal, Liege Medal, Belgian Inter-Allied Victory Medal, Croix de Guerre with Palm, Volunteer Medal, Deportee's Cross, three versions of the Croix de Feu (Fire Cross), and two Carte de Feu medallions, all contained in a binder file

WW2 US ARMY & KOREA MILITARIA MEDALS - AWARDED TO CAPTAIN F.A. JACOBUCCI. RESERVIST NATIONAL GUARD. KOREA CASUALTY.  16 MEDALS AND BADGES IN A FRAMED DISPLAY CASE. INC. US BRONZE STAR MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, PURPLE HEARTH MEDAL AND A MINIATURE, ASIATIC PACIFIC MEDAL, NATIONAL DEFENCE MEDAL, US WW2 MEDAL, KOREAN WAR US AIR FORCE, KOREA SERVICE, BRONZE KOREA WAR SERVICE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT E. H. F. MEDAL, AND 1946 KOREA MEDAL,  2 WW2 STERLING SILVER MARKMANS & EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGES,  CROSSED RIFLE PIN BADGE AND MARKSMAN BADGE.

Pair: Colour Sergeant E. A. Tempest, 90th Regiment of Foot (Perthshire Volunteers), later Kent Volunteer Rifles, who was recognised as a fine drill instructor South Africa 1834-53 (E. A. Tempest. 90th. Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (No. 1616 Color Serjt. Edward Alfred Tempest.) contact marks and polishing to first, this good fine, the second nearly very fine (2) £300-£400 --- Edward Alfred Tempest was born in the Parish of St. Mary’s, Hull, on 16 December 1822. A labourer by trade, he attested for the 90th Regiment of Foot at London on 16 November 1839, whilst underage. Posted to Ceylon, Mauritius and the Cape of Good Hope, he witnessed one year and nine months of active service during the Kaffir Wars and was raised Colour Sergeant on 15 June 1852. Awarded the L.S & G.C. Medal with £15 gratuity on 18 March 1859, he was discharged from the 90th Foot at Canterbury after 22 years with the Colours on 11 January 1862, his conduct stated as ‘very good’. Keen to serve his local community, Tempest joined the Kent Volunteer Rifles and caught the attention of the Kentish Chronicle on 24 May 1862: ‘Presentation of a Testimonial to Sergeant-Major Tempest, Drill Instructor to the 5th Corps, K.V.R. - On Tuesday last, those members of the Kent Rifle Volunteers who have joined this last winter met at Sergeant Norman’s, for the purpose of presenting their drill instructor, Mr. Tempest, with a testimonial. Mr. Thomas Southee presided and read the following address:- “This testimonial was presented, together with a gold breast pin, to Sergeant-Major Edward Alfred Tempest of the 4th Battalion of the Kent Volunteer Rifles, by the under mentioned members of the 5th corps, as a mark of their esteem and satisfaction for his kindness and unceasing attention in perfecting them in their drill during the winter of 1861 and 1862.”’ Released from service on 15 July 1876, Tempest’s Army Service Record later lists a number of minor indiscretions, notably drunken & dissipated in Canterbury on 3 July 1879. Admitted to the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, on 1 February 1887, Tempest died on 8 April 1889. Sold with copied service record.

Three: Captain D. A. Haggard, Seaforth Highlanders, later Royal Construction Transport Depot, Royal Engineers 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. D. A. Haggard. Sea. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals, with copy M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. D. A. Haggard.) good very fine (3) £180-£220 --- David Amyand Haggard was born in Essex on 12 March 1886, the son of Alfred Hinuber Haggard, and the nephew of the author Sir Henry Rider Haggard. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Seaforth Highlanders, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 10 May 1915. Advanced Captain, he saw further service with the Railway Construction Transport Depot, Royal Engineers. His entitlement to the M.I.D. oak leaves is unconfirmed. He died in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, in 1965. Sold with the following related items: i) A silver Seaforth Highlanders Bonnet Badge and silver kilt pin. ii) A silver Vesta case, engraved ‘D. A. H.’ iii) A silver tobacco box, believed to have belonged to the recipient’s father, the lid enfaced with crest and initials ‘G. B. H.’ iv) Metal die for the recipient’s visiting card, engraved ‘Mr. Dan Haggard’. v) Two silver presentation plaques. vi) Epaulette from the recipient’s Army Greatcoat, with pips for the rank of Captain. vii) A copy of the book Allan Quartermain, by the recipient’s uncle Sir Henry Rider Haggard.

Four: Private G. A. Illingworth, 40th Regiment of Foot, late 20th Regiment of Foot, who served overseas in the Crimea, North America, India and during the New Zealand Wars, but whose chequered military service was terminated upon the infection of his right leg and its subsequent amputation Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Geor-- Ainsley Illingworth) contemporarily engraved naming, clasp carriage showing signs of restoration, with horizontal buckle claw affixed to top lugs of Sebastopol clasp; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (G. Illingworth, 1st. Bn. 20th. Regt.); New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1863 (661 G Illingworth, 40th. Regt.) with contemporary silver riband buckle; Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue, unnamed as issued, pierced with adapted small loop suspension affixed to buckle, this lacking reverse pin, heavy contact marks and wear to first, this fair to fine, the rest nearly very fine and better (4) £800-£1,000 --- George A. Illingworth was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, in 1830 and attested for the 20th Regiment of Foot in 1851. A tailor by trade, he served with the Regiment during the Crimean Campaign and subsequently in India during the Great Sepoy Mutiny, taking part in the final operations leading to the surrender of Lucknow and the clearing of the surrounding areas from November 1857 to March 1858; as part of General Frank’s Division, the 20th Foot successfully attacked and captured the Kaisar Bagh before advancing towards a large, square, loopholed building called the ‘engine house’. Surrounded by the two leading companies of the 20th Foot, some 300 rebels were killed in hand-to-hand fighting. Returned home to Yorkshire, Illingworth married Miss Harriet Pitts at Calverley on 4 September 1859. On 6 October 1860 he transferred as Private to the 40th Regiment of Foot, serving for five years and one month in New Zealand during the Waikato Wars; the Regiment fought at Rangiriri, Paterangi and Orakau during this period, suffering substantial losses against Maori forces. After reinforcing the 18th Regiment and Forest Rangers, the 40th Regiment remained in Waikato as a garrison before departing New Zealand for Portsmouth in the summer of 1866. Posted to County Meath, Ireland, Illingworth’s military career came to a premature end in March 1871 when he suffered the amputation of his right thigh in consequence of an accident which had occurred the previous summer: ‘Says he fell amongst some stones in the Barrack Square at Navan when crossing to his room from roll-call. A sharp stone penetrated the joint, which caused so much disorganisation that the limb had to be removed... The thigh was removed in the middle third. He will be able to contribute very little towards earning a livelihood. It has not been caused or aggravated by the use of intoxicating liquor or indulgence in other habits or vices.’ Discharged at Curragh Camp on 10 June 1871, Illingworth’s Army Service Record notes that he was entered 26 times in the Regimental Defaulter Book and twice tried by Court Martial; just over a year later his pension was suspended for one month when imprisoned for exposing his person whilst back home in Halifax. Sold with copied service record and research.

Candahar Ghuznee Cabul 1842, with three unofficial clasps to riband, Cabul, Ghuznee, Candahar (Edward King Elliot Lieut. 43rd. Regt. Bengl. Lt. Infy.) contemporary engraved naming in serif capitals, fitted with with original steel clip and replacement swivelling straight bar suspension, with period top pin brooch, very fine £700-£900 --- Edward King Elliot served as Interpreter and Quartermaster in the 43rd Bengal Native Infantry. His obituary, published in the Bombay Gazette on 10 April 1865, states: ‘Colonel Elliot While announcing, with sincere regret, the death, at Nusseerabad, on the 27th instant, of Lieutenant-Colonel Edward King Elliot, of the Bengal Staff Corps, Agent to the Governor-General for the State of Rajpootana, we deem it best a duty to record our tribute to the memory of one in whose lamented demise the Government of India has lost a faithful servant. The distinguished officer entered the army in 1829, and was posted to the late 43rd N.I. At the early age of nineteen he was appointed to the staff of his regiment, and served with it at the commencement of the Afghan war. He evinced talents and energy which soon attracted notice, and was nominated as Assistant to Sir Henry Rawlinson, in a political capacity, at Candahar. On the conclusion of that memorable campaign Lieutenant Elliot was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Saugor, and served as such for many years under the late Sir William Sleeman, who regarded him as one of his most valuable officers. At the period referred to, the Saugor and Nerbudda Territories were much under officered; incessant and laborious duties consequently devolved upon the commission. Privilege leave was considered out of the question, and then it was that Colonel Elliot contracted that fatal disease to which half his life-time he has been a martyr, and to which after a wearyingly painful illness, borne with fortitude and christian patience, he has at length succumbed. From Deputy Commissioner of Saugor, he rose successively to become Judicial Commissioner, Commissioner of Nagpore, and, upon the amalgamation of the Saugor and Nerbudda Territories, Chief Commissioner of the Central Provinces. During an incumbency of twenty years in these important appointments, it cannot be supposed that Colonel Elliot escaped the criticisms of the Press, but latterly many unfounded statements were made against him... The crowning fact of his promotion to the States of Rajpootana speaks volumes in his favour. Colonel Elliot, after a life devoted to the service, has died a poor man. During his short sojourn in Rajpootana he, by kindness and consideration, has endeared himself to all with whom he was thrown in contact. They respected him as a public man, and could not but esteem him as a friend.’ The recipient’s son later became Lieutenant-General Sir Edward Locke Elliot. He fought in the Second Afghan War and later served in Burma, Egypt, and in South Africa during the Boer War.

Regimental Prize Medals (11), an unknown Scottish Medallion on ribbon with suspension bar in Wilson & Sharp, Edinburgh fitted case of issue, silver; (F Compy. 5th V.B. R.H., 2nd Prize 1893), in case of issue, hallmarked silver; Royal Guernsey Militia (Inter Regimental Football Challenge Cup 1933), bronze, in F. Phillips, Aldershot, case of issue; West Yorkshire Regiment (2) (Winners Inter Company Rugby 1926 L. Cpl. Garbutt) white metal; another unnamed, bronze, in F. Phillips, Aldershot, cases of issue; Depot, The Black Watch, (L/Cpl Allan 1934), bronze, in F. Phillips, Aldershot, case of issue; Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (2), White metal, unnamed, (8th Argylls 1931 Machine Gun Competition L/Cpl. J. Park), bronze and enamels, in F. Phillips, Aldershot, case of issue; N.R.A. Rifle Clubs, bronze, in Elkington & Co. Ltd. case of issue; (H.R.H. Duke of Connaught’s Challenge Sheild Competition Winners Junior Section 1927 Louis Trichardt Junior Troop. Sgt. H. R. Cheales.), white metal, suspension broken, Auxiliary Transport Service, (Rounders Tournament 1947, Winners A & H District), bronze; Army Temperance Medal, India (2), silver; 5th V.B. Bn., The Royal Scots, Drill prize fob, silver; Regimental Cap Badges (4), Royal Navy, Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, Royal Artillery, Tank Corps, generally very fine or better (lot) £100-£140 --- Sold with a Sunday Companion Roll of Honour Medal (G. MacDonald 1858-1904) in Jenkins, Birmingham, case of issue; a Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 Medallion, bronze, in case of issue; a Fife & Forfar Yeomanry regimental button badge; a Royal Air Force button badge; assorted pin badges; and other ephemera.

A C.M.G. mounted group of four miniature dress medals representative of those worn by Brigadier-General C. W. Clark, Royal Garrison Artillery The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s badge, silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves, mounted as worn on a Spink, Piccadilly wearing pin, extremely fine A C.B.E mounted group of four miniature dress medals representative of those worn by Colonel C. E. T. Rolland, Royal Artillery The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 1st type, breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, mounted as worn on a Spink, Piccadilly wearing pin and housed in a contemporary Spink & Son Ltd., fitted case, extremely fine A D.S.O. mounted group of three miniature dress medals representative of those worn by Major G. R. de la C. Corbett, Royal garrison Artillery Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., gold (18ct) and enamel, with integral top riband bar; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves, mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine An M.C. mounted group of five miniature dress medals representative of those worn by the Reverend W. Drury, Army Chaplains’ Department Military Cross, G.V.R.; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Transvaal, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902; 1914 Star and clasp; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves, mounted on modern ribands, nearly extremely fine (16) £180-£220 --- C. W. Clark was born in Oxton, Birkenhead, and was educated at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery in 1885 and served in India, Malta and Gibraltar, before being appointed Private Secretary and Aide de Camp to the Governor of Trinidad in 1893. Advanced Lieutenant-Colonel in 1913, he served during the Great War on the Western Front from 19 August 1915, and was Brigadier-General, Heavy Artillery, Headquarters, 15/Army Corps. For his services during the Great War he was twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 4 January 1917 and 15 May 1917) and was appointed a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in 1917. He retired in 1922 and died on 21 November 1944. Charles Edward Tulloch Rolland was born on 28 November 1874 in Madras, India, the son of Colonel Alexander Tulloch Rolland of the Madras Staff Corps. Emulating his father, he was Commissioned on 16 December 1893 and promoted to full Colonel on 3 June 1921. Whilst serving as Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel during the Great War he was seconded to the Research Department on 19 June 1916, and for his services he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (London Gazette 3 June 1919). He was appointed a Member of the Ordnance Committee on retirement on 1 January 1926. Garnet Robert de la Cour Corbett served with the 206th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery during the Great War, and for his services was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (London Gazette 3 June 1918). The Reverend William Drury was born in Burton on 19 June 1876 and was educated at Christ’s Hospital and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Ordained a Priest at Worcester in 1900, he was employed as Acting Chaplain to the Forces during the Boer War and was appointed Chaplain to the Forces at Woolwich, Singapore, Aldershot and Crownhill. Raised Deputy Chaplain General 1916-18, he was three times Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 22 June 1915, 4 January 1917, 15 May 1917) and later served as Chaplain to the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, from 1918-23. He died at Binstead Rectory on 24 October 1943. Sold with copied research.

A fine Second War ‘Western Desert - Siege of Tobruk’ M.M. awarded to Bombardier C. W. Lowe, Royal Horse Artillery, who was originally recommended for the D.C.M., after he engaged enemy tanks with a Boys Anti-Tank Rifle in open ground. He was killed in action during the Second Battle of El Alamein on 25 October 1942 Military Medal, G.VI.R. (5246917 Bmbr. C, W. Lowe. R.A.) mounted on original investiture pin, extremely fine --- M.M. London Gazette 18 July 1941. The recommendation states: ‘I wish to bring to your notice and to recommend for the D.C.M. No. 5246197 Bdr Charles William Lowe, A/E Bty, 1st Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery. Early on the morning of 14th April, A/E Bty was heavily attacked by enemy tanks who had broken through the outer defences of TOBRUK. He was in opposition with a Boyes [sic] rifle on the exposed flank of the troop, and had been ordered into a new position when the attack began. He immediately got his rifle into action, and lying in the open in an exposed position, he fired until all his ammunition was expended. He scored direct hits, and caused one tank to withdraw, as it was endeavouring to outflank the guns. His coolness and courage was a fine example to all ranks in the Bty.’ Charles William Lowe was the husband of Mrs E. Lowe, and resided in Coventry. He served during the Second War as a Bombardier with the Royal Horse Artillery, as part of the 20th Australian Infantry Brigade, 9th Australian Division, Western Desert Force. After his gallant exploits during the siege of Tobruk between April and November 1941, he went on to serve with the 76th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery during the Second Battle of El Alamein, and was killed on 25 October 1942. He is buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt, and commemorated at Christchurch, Great Malvern and St. Andrews Church, Poolbrook. Sold with a portrait photograph of recipient in uniform wearing M.M. ribbon, together with contemporary copied letter of congratulations from Australian Imperial Force H.Q, Tobruch Fortress, on award of M.M., date 2 June 1941; and a similar message from Eighth Army Commander for 1st Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery, dated 28 December 1941 - ‘Whole EIGHTH ARMY admires beyond description the wonderful display of courage and fighting qualities shown by your Regiment throughout the whole of the siege of TOBRUK. It will live in the annals of history of the Royal Regiment, and adds to the glory of your unit tradition as right of the line of a British Army. Well done, indeed.’ ‘To: Bdr. C. W. Lowe. M.M. The above message from the Army Commander is passed to you for your information and retention. It is doubtful whether an Army Commander, even Wellington after Waterloo, has ever singled out an individual Regiment for higher praise, and you, Bombardier Lowe are one of those who has personally contributed so much, and so well earned it.’

German Third Reich WW2 Army / Waffen-SS Infantry Assault breast badge in bronze by Josef Felix & Söhne, Gablonz Fine scarce die-cast bronzed zinc example awarded to Motorised Infantry recipients with JFS logo to reverse. Rifle with fixed bayonet superimposed on oval oak wreath surmounted by eagle and swastika. Vertical round pin with ball fitting and JFS style hook fitting to the reverse. Retains original finish. VGC Designed by Junker of Berlin and instituted 20th December 1939, bronzed version authorised 1st June 1940.

German Third Reich WW2 Army / Waffen SS Panzer Assault Badge. A good die-stamped white metal example. Approaching Panzer within an oval oakleaf wreath surmounted by eagle and swastika. Vertical round pin fixing with securing hook to reverse. Minor service wear. GC Instituted 20th December 1939.

3rd-4th century A.D.. A swastika-shaped fibula with horse-head decoration, each head with punched ring-and-dot eye, a similar motif to the centre, catchplate and pin hinge to verso. Cf. Petcu, R., ‘Swastika-shaped fibulae with horse-head decorations (Almgren 232) from the Roman period in Dobrudja (Moesia Inferior)’ in Studia Antiqua et Archaeologica, 25(1); pp.113-122, fig.4. 10.8 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2 in.). In the 3rd century A.D., several examples of fibulae in the shape of four horses’ heads forming a swastika (type Almgren 232) seem to be related to the creation of the Illyrian cavalry corps in Roman army. Many examples of these military fibulae were found in ancient Roman Dacia (Romania), in Roman Illyricum and Moesia.Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman. [No Reserve]

Tank Corp badge, Cumberland and West Morland Steward 1949 pin & USSR 70 Years of the Red Army 1988 medal

57 Figural model kits in various scale by various manufacturers, Airfix, Italeri, Dragon, Master Box, Trumpeter, Tamiya, and others. Italeri 1:35 Vosper MTB crew, Tamiya 1:35 scale U.S. Tank crew set (European theatre), Master Box 1:35 Pin-up, 1:72 scale Caesar miniatures, Modern U.S army (with desert equipment), Airfix 1:32 scale U.S. Infantry Europe, Trumpeter 1:35 scale U.S. Marine corps Iraq 2003, ICM Soviet -Afghan war (1979-1988), Master Box Hand -to-Hand fight, German & British infantrymen, WW1 era, and many others. All boxed and unused. Contents unchecked for completeness. Boxes have some minor crushing and wear. A very nice lot. VGC-Mint £80-120

A Second World War British Army MK3 'Turtle' helmet with liner and external net, no visible markings; together with a First World War British MKI Brodie helmet (rimmed shell), circa 1916, indistinctly stamped to rim, possibly 'V' for W & E Viener Ltd of Sheffield, batch number 333, with liner, seemingly unworn and with the original tighten cord label and at least 90% of the felt covering, liner size 6 7/8, painted (possibly later) to the exterior with white and blue horizontal striped formation badge, possibly for 12th Australian Infantry Battalion (3rd Brigade), with a leather chinstrap fixed by split pin rivets to the bales (2)Condition:The WW1 helmet has the red patent stamp (see additional photo)The WW2 helmet has no visible markings under the liner

The Goldsmith's Company black enamel box with amber enamel Leopard's head plaque, Victorian silver locket, inscribed 1895, Persian silver and mother of pearl pin box, silver Army Horse Show 1919 medal, and other items

FORREST GUMP (1994) - Forrest Gump's (Tom Hanks) Military Dress Uniform - Forrest Gump's (Tom Hanks) military dress uniform from Robert Zemeckis' Forrest Gump. Forrest wore his military dress uniform as he was discharged from the army while playing ping pong and as he returned home to his mother Mrs. Gump (Sally Field) in Greenbow, Alabama. This lot consists of a a khaki polyester short-sleeve, button-up shirt decorated with rank insignias on its sleeves, pin-on epaulets, a light blue braid around the right shoulder, decorative bars and pins on left breast pocket, and rifleman pins marked "RK"; and a pair of khaki polyester pants marked "L" with a black nylon and metal buckle belt. This costume features Motion Picture Costume Co. labels, each marked "TOM HANKS." This lot exhibits minor fraying threads and tarnishing on the buckle.Estimate: $2,500 - 5,000Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, August 15th. The auction will begin at 9:30AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, August 16th, Saturday, August 17th or Sunday, August 18th.

A German pass book/ program book with tickets for events for MV Wilhelm Gustloff cruise ship for Faulein Peggy St. Lo, No. 40, for the Fourth Annual Rally of the National-Socialist Fellowship, 9-12th June 1938, with a base metal and enamel flag bracelet, two pressed card boarding badges, WWII Home Guard pin, 1937 German Education Conference pin, an Austrian red enamel Eagle pin, Sweden Army tie pin, Royal Sweden tie pin, Sweden Athletic pin, two 1938 Helsinki, Finland Sports Championship and others, (15) Wilhelm Gustloff was constructed by the Blohm & Voss shipyards, she was launched on 5 May 1937. The ship was originally intended to be named Adolf Hitler but instead was christened after Wilhelm Gustloff. It was used a a propaganda venue for National- Socialist party. The ship made her unofficial maiden voyage between 24 and 27 March 1938 carrying Austrians in an attempt to convince them to vote for the annexation of Austria by Germany. On 8 April 1938 Wilhelm Gustloff, departed Hamburg for England, where she anchored over 5.6 kilometres offshore from Tilbury so as to remain in international waters. This allowed her to act as a floating polling station for German and Austrian citizens living in England who wished to vote on the approaching plebiscite on Germany's unification with Austria. During 10 April, 1,172 Germans and 806 Austrian eligible voters were ferried between the docks at Tilbury.From 14 March 1938 until 26 August 1939, the ship took over 80,000 passengers on a total of 60 voyages, all around Europe promoting the National Socialist parties views.

German Third Reich Army / Waffen SS Close Combat Clasp in bronze. Good scarce die-cast example, the reverse bears in relief F.E.C. W.E. PEEKHAUS BERLIN and JFS. Eagle and swastika over crossed grenade and bayonet set between oakleaf sprays. Hinged tapered pin with countersunk securing hook and complete with central backing plate. VGC Introduced in November 1942 by Adolf Hitler.

A 9ct yellow gold and enamel British army bomb disposal ammunition pin brooch with red enamelling and a black stone cabochon. Hallmarked AAB, London, 375. L.1.3cm 5.61g gross

Approximately 150 military pin / collector's / association badges including Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, British Army, Commonwealth, United States, Russsia etc

A Boer War / WW1 medal group, awarded to Captain Charles Bere of the Royal Army Medical Corps. To include: the Queen’s South Africa medal with clasps for Transvaal, Orange Free State, and Cape Colony, plus the King’s South Africa Medal with clasps for South Africa 1901 and 1902. Both have engraved naming, as is correct for officers. Additionally, there is a late Victorian era Temperance Medal, and a WW1 Silver War Badge (number 240224), awarded to Charles Bere at the end of WW1. Notes: Charles Bere was born on February 1st 1852 in Ipswich Suffolk. The 1871 census shows Charles as a 19 year Private, while serving at an army camp in Colchester in Essex. By January 1892 Charles was noted as being a Serjeant Major with the Medical Staff Corps. The award of his QSA and KSA are confirmed, as are the clasp entitlements. There seems to be an error in rank between the medals and rolls, with the period QSA and KSA rolls listing his rank as Honorary Lieutenant and Quarter Master, whereas the medals list him as Captain and Quarter Master. The naming is perfectly genuine, and there are no signs of alterations. In the 1911 census Charles is noted as being ‘Captain RAMC Retired Pay’. At the beginning of WW1 he again volunteered for service, this time holding the honorary rank of Major and Quarter Master. His service in WW1 reckoned from August 4th 1914, and was spent entirely on home service in Colchester. His medal index card does not list any medal entitlement for the conflict, but he is entitled to the Silver War Badge, which given his age, was likely to have been under paragraph 392 King’s Regulations (not longer physically fit for service). Charles passed away in 1942 in Colchester, Essex. Condition: generally good. The Boer War pair a somewhat loosely mounted on a pin bar for wear using their original ribbons. The medals are toned, but have a good level of detail remaining. The silk ribbon to the temperance medal is worn and frayed, and the medal is toned. The Silver War Badge is generally good, but the C clasp is slightly bent, which means the pin can’t be moved.

World War I pair of medals awarded to 4572 Pte E Parkin West Yorks Regiment along with cap badge and bar with four World War Two medals: 1939-45 Star, The Africa Star (with 1st Army bar), The Italy Star & 1939-45 war medal and Royal Army Service Corps plastic badge (missing pin)

Collection of militaria and ephemera to include; 'Tiga Selawan', 'The Journal of the Society of Army Historical Research, September 1922', various pin/stick badges, Edward VIII Commemorative Coronation Medal, 'N.S.D.A.P. Angerburg 1937', Third Reich 1937 'Gau-Tag Weser-Ems in Oldenburg' badge, uniform patches, etc

* Gillray (James). Pantagruel's victorious return to the Court of Gargantua after extirpating the Soup-Meagres of Bouille Land, H. Humphrey, Feby. 10th 1794, etching on wove with bright contemporary hand-colouring, large margins, 310 x 360 mmQTY: (1)NOTE:BM Staires 8435. Gillray has executed a complex caricature, critical of the King, the extravagance of his wife, William Pitt and the drunken son of the monarch, Frederick the Duke of York. The Life of Gargantua and of Pantagruel is a series of five French novels by François Rabelais about two giants, Gargantua and his son Pantagruel. In the first book, Pantagruel returns from the University to fight against the Dipsodes to preserve his father's kingdom and property. The impetus for this print was the brief return of King George's favourite son, Prince Frederick, the Duke of York, from Flanders where he had been leading a British/Hanoverian army against France as part of a larger Coalition including Austria, Prussia, and the Dutch Republic. The King and Queen are portrayed as gullible, greedy and grasping. The king accepts the 'Keys of Paris' whilst at his feet are bags of money labelled For Horses, Hounds & other Nicknackatories. Behind the throne and hidden from view, the Queen holds out an apron, which is filled with money by a devil. Her money bags are labelled Spy Money 40000, Flatterers & Toad-eaters 10000, Pin Money 50000 and Private Whim Wham[s] 50000. Funding these nefarious, frivolous and extravagant expenses is the ever-inventive Pitt, who sits in an obsequious position at the king's feet, eagerly inventing new taxes, including Bricks, Brandy, Water and Air.

WWI ARMY BADGES ETC. Various army cap badges etc: an Australian Commonwealth Military Force (with lugs & pin), Scottish Horse (one lug, no pin), Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Infantry pin brooch, a Norfolk Regiment cap badge, a Yorkshire shoulder title (no pin), a Royal Artillery button converted into a brooch & a British Legion lapel badge. (7)  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

A BAG OF ASSORTED MEDALS, BADGES ETC, to include a boxed 'U.A.O.D' merit medal with ribbon and pin, girl guide fabric patches, ribbons, Committee medals, various pin badges, cap badge, RAF sweetheart brooch, Salvation Army brooches, and a silver gilt cluster ring, hallmarked Birmingham

A box of collectables including cameras - including a Minolta 16QT subminiature 'spy' camera; a Praktica Super TL2 35mm film camera with Mirage Mk.II f2.8/135mm lens; a Pentacon auto f4/200mm lens; a silver plated three branch candelabra' a Russian army khaki cap with pin badges; a Marton Products 'Marpro' brass bulkhead style clock, on wooden shield-shaped wall mount; a boxed military style compass; and a pair of cased binoculars.

An inter-War K.C.M.G., Great War D.S.O. group of ten awarded to Colonel Sir William R. Campion, Sussex Regiment, who served as Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex 1910-24, and as Governor of Western Australia 1924-31 The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, K.C.M.G. Knight Commander’s set of insignia, comprising neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel; and breast Star, silver, silver-gilt, gold appliqué, and enamel, with gold retaining pin; The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knight of Grace’s set of insignia, comprising neck badge, silver and enamel, with heraldic beasts in angles; and breast Star, silver and enamel, with heraldic beasts in angles; Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; 1914-15 Star (Lt. Col. W. R. Campion. R. Suss. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with copy M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. W. R. Campion.); Coronation 1902, silver, unnamed as issued; Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued; Territorial Decoration, G.V.R., hallmarks for London 1919, with integral top brooch bar, mounted court-style for display, minor pitting to BWM, lacquered, generally good very fine and better (12) £4,000-£5,000 --- K.C.M.G. London Gazette 23 July 1924. D.S.O. London Gazette 1 January 1918. Knight of Grace, Order of St. John London Gazette 22 June 1928. Sir William Robert Campion was born on 3 July 1870, the eldest son of Colonel W. H. Campion, C.B., and the maternal grandson of Viscount Hampden, and was educated at Eton and New College, Oxford. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Sussex Regiment, on 24 November 1888, and was promoted Lieutenant on 27 September 1890, and Captain on 19 December 1894. Re-numbered the 4th Battalion, he was promoted Major on 23 April 1915, and served as Colonel Commanding the 4th Battalion with the rank of Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel during the Great War in Gallipoli from 17 July 1915. Confirmed in that rank on 4 September 1915, he was invalided home in late 1915, before going to France in 1916 in command of the 15th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, before transferring to the 6th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. For his services during the Great War he was three times Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 28 January 1916, 18 December 1917, and 9 July 1919), and was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. Following the cessation of hostilities he returned to the Royal Sussex Regiment for service with the army of occupation in Germany. Campion served as Conservative Member of Parliament for Mid-Sussex from 1910 to 1924 (with the constituency having various different names during the period), and in that latter year was appointed Governor of Western Australia (together with the accompanying knighthood), serving until his retirement in 1931, a period which coincided with the State’s centennial celebrations in 1929. Retiring to Sussex, Campion served as a Deputy Lieutenant for Sussex, and subsequently took up the Directorship of a number of Australian gold mining companies; as a member of the Empire Settlement Committee he also spoke frequently in favour of organised migration to Australia. He died at Hassocks, Sussex on 2 January 1951. Sold with a Royal Sussex Regiment 1st Volunteer Battalion helmet badge, some damage to reverse lugs; and copied research, much of it relating to his time as Governor of Western Australia, including various photographic images of the recipient.

The Third Kaffir War Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel the 5th Earl Annesley, 43rd Regiment of Foot, later Scots Fusilier Guards, who was severely wounded in South Africa, and further wounded at the Battle of the Alma, resulting in him loosing 23 teeth and ‘a good bit’ of his tongue. Elected Member of Parliament for Cavan in 1857, Annesley succeeded his brother to the Earldom in 1874, and subsequently served as an Irish Representative Peer in the House of Lords South Africa 1834-53 (Ensign Hon. Hugh Annesly. 43rd. Regt.) fitted with a contemporary top silver brooch bar with gold retaining pin, heavy edge bruising and contact marks, about fine £1,000-£1,400 --- Hugh Annesley, 5th Earl Annesley, was born in Dublin on 26 January 1831, the second son of William Richard Annesley, 3rd Earl Annesley, an Irish peer, and was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Dublin. Commissioned Ensign in the 43rd Regiment of Foot by purchase on 18 April 1851, he served with the Regiment in South Africa during the Third Kaffir War, and was severely wounded. Promoted Lieutenant on 29 July 1853, Annesley transferred to the Scots Fusilier Guards, and saw further service in the Crimea, where his jaw was shattered by a bullet at the Battle of the Alma on 20 September 1854, resulting in him losing 23 teeth and ‘a good bit’ of his tongue. ‘Undaunted, he cheerfully informed his mother the following day that the “summary dentist” had still left him with “four grinders”, and that in spite of his injuries he would be able “to speak as plainly as ever, or at most only with a becoming lisp”.’ (History of Parliament - Irish MPs and the Crimean War refers). After receiving rudimentary medical treatment, Annesley was transferred to the hospital ship London, on which his younger brother, the Hon. Robert John Annesley, lay dying of cholera. Invalided home, Annesley soon recovered from his wounds, for which he was paid £100 in compensation (or £4 6s. 11d. per tooth). Promoted Captain on 7 August 1855, and Lieutenant-Colonel, by purchase, on 18 May 1860, Annesley was elected conservative Member of Parliament for the family seat of Cavan in 1857, holding the seat until 1874. A reluctant politician, he rarely spoke in the Commons, and then only on Army matters. He succeeded his brother at 5th Earl Annesley upon the former’s death on 10 August 1874, and in 1877 was elected as an Irish Representative Peer in the House of Lords, serving until his death. He died at Castlewellan, County Down, on 15 December 1908, and was succeeded to the Earldom by his son.

Rare and Historically Important WW2 Special Forces (Special Allied Airborne Reconnaissance Force) Operation Violet Military Medal Grouping Awarded to Sergeant Phillip Potter US Army O.S.S, George VI Military Medal (M.M) on ribbon with brooch pin, awarded to ‘SJT. P. B. K. POTTER. U.S. ARMY.’ Medal is also accompanied by a grouping of his original cloth insignia, which includes his very rare embroidered special forces (S.F) wing, 2x British airborne parachute qualification wings, parachute qualified ‘light bulb’ sleeve patch, sterling silver US army issue jump wings with pin back fitting and red on khaki ‘AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE’ shoulder title, plus other items of cloth insignia. Also with the grouping is a historically interesting original snapshot photograph album compiled by Sergeant Potter and assuming his brother Alan Potter during WW2. The album begins with images in 1943 when he first joined the services and then moves into basic training before quickly moving him into service in North Africa (Libya), then onto Italy before being moved to France, near Limoges, in summer (August 1944). Album has some excellent images from his time near Limoges, including a bridge blown up with the annotation below, ‘Bridge Blown by Creuse Maquis and Allied Agents’. Excellent large image of him and men from his unit wearing the Special Forces wings above British jump wings, stated ‘Before operations against Jerry in Chateauroux. Summer 1944 American Parachutists’. Image of a castle city of Carcassonne, where he states he met with allied agents. Images of battle damage German weapons, German officer POW’s and a large format image of ‘Allied Agents at ceremony of presentation of Croix de Guerre’. Album then has some pictures from Italy campaign at the same time, Summer 1944, these would appear to be taken by his brother Alan. Then more images in France, before moving back to London before Philip’s posting to the Far East in 1945. Album ends with images in Burma taken by Philip Potter and then a page taken by his brother, still in Italy, with images of Cassino (Monte Cassino). The album is well annotated and many of the images are extremely clear and interesting. Overall a superb grouping including a gallantry medal to a member of a very small Allied Special Forces unit. The recommendation for his Military Medal was by Brigadier J S Nichols D.S.O MC Commander SAARF, ‘HQ and HQ Det OSS, US ARMY Attached SAARF - 11121960 Sgt Philip B K POTTER. Sgt POTTER was the W/T Operator in Captain WARFIELD’s Team, one of the six Recce teams operating under my direct command which were dropped by parachute on the night 25/26 April 1945 near ALTENGRABOW P W CAMP Twenty miles EAST of MADGEBURG and fifteen miles behind the enemy lines. This team was dropped on a belt of trees in an area occupied by a German Division and fifteen miles away from the correct DZ. Sgt Potter recovered his W/T equipment and immediately got into communication with this Headquarters – although in imminent danger of capture by the enemy parties searching the area. Together with his team he then moved twenty miles through German Formations to the original target. During the whole of this time and in spite of the great danger and extreme hardships caused by lack of food, rain and cold, Sgt POTTER maintained his communications with complete success and transmitted valuable information. He also took considerable risks in recharging his batteries by a hand generator whilst surrounded by German Troops. I consider this NCO’s conduct outstanding.’ The Special Allied Airborne Reconnaissance Force (SAARF) was set up by the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) in February 1945. They were tasked with being dropped behind enemy lines near prisoner of war camps and slave labour camps to report on the conditions and to prevent atrocities being carried out by the retreating German forces etc. Other duties would involve the hunting down of possibly war criminals. The unit was only involved in one Airborne drop before the unit was disbanded. The unit consisted of just 96 Americans, these mostly came from the US equivalent of the SOE, the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) and members of the allied airborne divisions. Operation Violet, on 25th April 1945, was the code name for the SAARF operation to drop 6 multi-national teams at three different drop zones, to reach the German Prisoner of War camp XI A, near the village of Altengrabow. At the time the camp held some 60,000 allied prisoners of war. The six 3 person teams were to be parachute in, close to Altengrabow behind the German lines, drop 1 was a British team ‘Erasure’, commanded by SOE veteran Major Phillip Worrall and French team ‘Briefcase’ commanded by Pierre Cambon. Drop zone 2 was British team ‘Pennib’ under Major Forshall and US team ‘Cashbox’ under Captain Brown. The final drop zone, drop zone 3 was US team ‘Pencil’ led by Captain Warfield and French team ‘Sealingwax’. Sergeant Potter, was serving in the US team Pencil, as the wireless operator under Captain Warfield. Each drop zone was allotted one RAF transport aircraft to carry the two teams. The teams left from RAF Airfield Great Dunmow, Essex. The operation did not go smoothly to begin with, as the teams missed the drop zones and the heavy presence of German forces in the area resulted with many of the teams being captured, including the British team ‘Erasure’ and resulted in the men being sent to the prisoner of war camp they were sent to observe, Stalag XI A. British officer Major Worrall requested an interview with camp commandant, Oberst Ochemal. Major Worrall explained the mission of SAARF, and with the war looking like it was lost and the Soviet Russians fast approaching, the camp commander eventually cooperated and allowed the SAARF teams to set up communications with SHAEF. On 3rd May 1945, Major General Robert Macon, US army, sent a convoy of trucks into liberate the allied prisoners of war and transport them west, along with the captured German commander and his men. US trucks were sent in with aid and rations. Due to the time taken from the initial landing on the 25th April, for a deal to be done between German commander and US forces, the Soviet army had advanced and they arrived at the camp on 4th May 1945. The area of the camp had been decided, would be in the Soviet controlled zone, so they tried to force authority in the situation, only allowing POW’s from certain nations to be evacuated, they blocked Polish and Italian prisoners from leaving. On 5th May, Major Worrell was told by the soviet commander he only had two hours for his SAARF team to pack up their equipment and leave the camp and return to western allied lines. The tensions between the western allies and the Soviet command was starting to show as the war drew to its close.

Boer War and Great War Medal Group of Five to a Policeman who Served in the Military Mounted Police During the Great War, Queens South Africa medal with clasps Transvaal, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902, impressed naming, “13527 GNR: G.H BAKER R.F.A.”, 1914-15 Star medal, “P-847 L-CPL G BAKER M.M.P.” with 1911 Coronation medal, Metropolitan Police reverse, engraved naming, “P.C. G BAKER”. Group court mounted on a pin for wearing with J.R. Gaunt & Son label to the reverse. QSA and clasps confirmed on the medal roll, served with Maxim Battery, Royal Artillery. Served in France during the Great War arriving on 27th January 1915 and was discharged to Class Z Army Reserve on 4th August 1919. Post War he continued serving with the Metropolitan Police

Scarce WW2 War Economy Army Cadet Force Chaplains Plastic Cap Badge, complete with pin back fitting to the reverse.

Grouping of Indian Army Badges, including 7th Gurkha Rifles headdress boss badge, Indian Army Sikh pagri badge with brooch pin fitting, three small Indian Army Sikh collar badges, silver not hallmarked Gurkha crossed kukri badge with lug fittings, 11th Sikhs brass shoulder titles, blackened 18th Royal Gurkha Rifles shoulder titles, plus two post-independence badges. Various conditions. (18 items)

A Collection of 12 Temperance Medals for India, consisting of the following medals; Soldiers Total Abstinence Association 1-year medal (x3), Army Total Abstinence Association 3-year medal (x2, one with detached suspender), Army Temperance Association, India, 6-month medal (x3, 1 in copper and 2 in silvered copper). Also known as the Crookshank Cross after the political illustrator, George Cruickshank (1792-1878) who was a strong advocate of the temperance movement, Army Temperance Association, India, 8-year medal on pin fastener; Army Temperance Association, India, 5-year medal (x3), 1 medal with Excelsior top bar attached with a second separate Excelsior pin bar.

A First World War medal trio awarded to Staff Nurse M. Vavasour, Q.A.I.M.N.S.R. mounted together on a common pin. Condition - fair According to the National Army Museum website - the unit started out as the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS). At the start of the First World War (1914-18), there were just under 300 nurses in the QAIMNS. But, owing to high casualty rates and the huge wartime expansion of the British Army, the tight restrictions on recruitment were quickly relaxed. For the first time, married and working-class women were allowed to join

Militaria. Imperial German Army pilot's badge, 73mm h Intact and undamaged, old accretion of dirt and grime, pin original

WW2 US ARMY & KOREA MILITARIA MEDALS - AWARDED TO CAPTAIN F.A. JACOBUCCI. RESERVIST NATIONAL GUARD. KOREA CASUALTY.  16 MEDALS AND BADGES IN A FRAMED DISPLAY CASE. INC. US BRONZE STAR MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, PURPLE HEARTH MEDAL AND A MINIATURE, ASIATIC PACIFIC MEDAL, NATIONAL DEFENCE MEDAL, US WW2 MEDAL, KOREAN WAR US AIR FORCE, KOREA SERVICE, BRONZE KOREA WAR SERVICE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT E. H. F. MEDAL, AND 1946 KOREA MEDAL,  2 WW2 STERLING SILVER MARKMANS & EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGES,  CROSSED RIFLE PIN BADGE AND MARKSMAN BADGE.

A Collection of Assorted Silver and Enamel or Silver Medals, approximately 23, variously decorated, most with suspension loop and engraved with an inscription, total gross weight 7oz 7dwt; Together With a 9ct gold pin, applied with the coat-of-arms of the Army Ordnance Corps, 1dwt, 1.8gr and approximately 16 various bronze and other metal medals or badges (qty)

Metropolitan Police Womens Shooting Medallion, silver (HM Birmingham 1948) enamel M.P. Athletic Association ‘Women Police, Individual Shooting, 1948, 1st'. Cased Army Boxing Association medallion '1930, Officers Featherweight Runner Up'. Silver (HM B’ham 1933) & enamel medallion 'Guards Depot Recruits Musketry: Rct Trump R’. ARP silver (HM London 1938) badge, pin back. (4 items)

A 9ct Gold Pin Bar, Royal Army Medical Corps, 40mm x 15mm, 2.5 grams

A collection of pin badges and similar, predominantly military related,to include United States Army, United States Navy, French Air Force, Royal Air Force and similar, each housed in individual boxes / packets. [W]

A Royal Army Service Corps pierced and engraved mother-of-pearl brooch, front marked Jerusalem 1941 in blue, back marked True Love From Roy in blue, metal pin, 44mm diameter; and a Holy Bible with mother-of-pearl pierced front and back cover, marked Jerusalem, personal inscription to inside front cover.Qty: 2

An assortment of 20th century pin badges mainly relating to associations and clubs comprising of; Army Nurses Day, lady wearing red shoulder cape, 30mm diameter; Bastian Bros. Union de Pto-Rico, two hands clenched, 20mm diameter; Atkinson, Wentworth District Rowing Club, 1923 Henley on the Darling, 30mm diameter; Whitehead & Hoag Roney's Boys, decorated with five males wearing American patriotic clothing, 40mm diameter and Rooney's Boys, decorated with gentleman in Highland costume, 43mm diameter, I.B.E.W Wear Sweet-Orr Overalls, clenched fist, 18mm diameter; one with American crest; other with tools crossed and one with gilt outlined 'S'; Little Gripper Safety Club, black show within green border, 30mm diameter; Journalist Clubs' New Member, with Fatima the Cat, 42mm diameter; Quorn Children's Day 19=7=19; childs head on green background, 30mm diameter; Geraghty & Co. Fred Harvey Toy Shop Boys & Girls Auto Club, red, yellow and blue car, 26mm diameter; Union Lithographs Entrant-Press Essay Contest, decorated with head of Abraham Lincoln, 20mm diameter; American Made Toy Brigade, man with two children, 30mm diameter; two bakelite Kremlin Club badges, 40mm long (one pin missing); For the Empire B.H. Mines, with pick axe and shovel, 20mm diameter; 1900 American Presidential Campaign badge, with William McKinley, 20mm diameter, World War II Dig for Victory with boot on a spade, 24mm diameter; A. W. Patrick Victoria ARP Warden CS215 & DB941 badge; Greenduck of Chicago London Knox badge with yellow elephant and text, 15mm diameter; Whitehead & Hoag Fight I Did?, 20mm diameter; together with an assortment gilt metal and enamel pin badges comprising of; Spitfire Club, with blue enamel decoration, 36mm wide; Union Des Foires Internationales Valencia October 1949, with winged head decoration, 30mm wide; I. Simpson enamel badge with Essex coat of arms, 29mm long; National Homing Union, decorated with pigeon within blue enamel border, 18mm diameter; Cadbury C Club with head of a child, 20mm diameter; Fattorini & Sons gilt metal and enamel with Fulham College, 25mm long; Hayes & Harlington Angling Society enamel and brass shield shape badge; 28mm long; Liverpool Echo Children's Club, decorated with bird and two people, 25mm diameter; Birmingham Medal Co. two West Ham Speedway Supporters Club lapel badge, 30mm long; Caxton 1935 National League of Airmen, 29mm wide; Meccano Guild, white enamel within blue triangle, 11mm long; Roden Cherry Coons Club, with heads of monkeys within red enamel border, 23mm diameter; Fattorini Tanks Victory Club Life Member, within sky blue border, 30mm long; Berkshire Masonic Bowling Association, gilt metal and enamel, 30mm long; Worcester County Swimming Association copper and enamel presentation sporting medal, 40mm long; Bomb Disposal Old Comrades Association 'Ubique', yellow bomb on red enamel ground; 24mm long; 1949 Birmingham Speedway Supporters Club with 1946-48 bar, 45mm long; National Federation of Women Workers, green and white enamel, 30mm long; Thomas Fattorini National Federation Women's Clubs of Business and Professional of Great Britain, 25mm diameter; Old People's Workshop, duck standing on black shield, 30mm long; J.R. Gaunt Loyal BSW lapel badge with Union Jack decoration, 15mm diameter; Marples National Pigeon Service enamel and white metal lapel badge with pigeon on blue background; 23mm long; J. A. Wylie & Co Royal Society  of Life Saving Respiration Service, impressed 12967 verso, 28mm wide; Fattorini Odsal Speedway pin with 1948 bar; 28mm long; Coventry Speedway with 1949 bar, 28mm long; Nottinghamshire Services Comforts Fund, with pair of knitting needles and ball of ribbon, 25mm diameter; Hendersons of Glasgow octagonal badge with red rearing lion, 23mm wide; J Gaunt Pitman's banner with cross of St. George flag; 30mm long; Lowe; 1926-1927 Shanghai Race Club with white enamel flowers, impressed 289 verso, 28 mm wide; Collins Women's Home Defence shield shaped pin badge, within a yellow border, 30mm long; 1930s Eddie Cantor Magic Club pin badge, 38mm long; 1776-1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Liberty Bell souvenir pin, with blue and brown enamel, 30mm wide; W. Reeves Swindon Speedway 'The Robins' enamel and gilt metal badge, 28mm wide;  Scunthorpe B.F Society badge with bird decoration, 36mm long; gilt metal British War Relief Society pin badge; 15mm long; 

A selection of Japanese metal and enamel awards and decorations. To include: a pin on badge for recognition working for the army support association, a Red Cross 3rd class decoration, a 7th class order of the rising sun medal, a WW2 gift foundation medal, a patriotic women’s award 1st class merit badge, a 1937 military aircraft memorial badge, plus several others. Many of the decorations are housed within their lacquer or wooden cases.9 items in total. Condition: very good. All of the items contained within the lot are in good condition, with only normal tarnishing and patination to the metalwork. All of the enamel work is intact.

A selection of various pin badges mainly relating to Sunday School and the Salvation Army comprising of Ambassador Series First (12 Months) Year Sunday School, blue and white test on red scroll, 23mm diameter; Ambassador Series Sunday School, Nine Months, white writing on a red shield, within blue border, 24mm diameter; Ambassador Series  Sunday School,  book with green writing on red background, 24mm diameter; Ambassador Series Nine Months Sunday School badge, red central banner within green background, 23mm diameter; Ambassador Series Six Month Sunday School badge, green and red writing within blue banner, 23mm diameter; Ambassador Series Three Months Sunday School, 24mm diameter; Ambassador Series Twelve Month Sunday School, black writing within red background, unnamed  Salvation Army badge, with portrait of William Booth within red border, 30mm diameter and an unnamed Salvation Army, portrait of Catherine Booth on green background, 24mm diameter.

Assorted pin badges relating to overseas territories comprising of a Stokes & Sons 1914 Royal Ulster Constabulary 'Once Again A Nation' harp shaped badge, Bravo Bobs badge decorated with a three leaf clover and a portrait of a bearded gentleman, 35mm diameter, a Fenwick 1899-1902 South African War Veterans Association circular lapel badge, with Army truck decoration with red, yellow and blue enamel, 23mm diameter; a Chamonix Bobsleigh - Club with red, blue and white enamel with applied plaque of four man bobsleigh, 28mm wide; a George V hallmarked silver and enamel Masonic triangular badge bearing the motto He Who Knows Speaks Not Rae-Chel, the white enamel border surrounding an open eye, 25mm long; a circular enamel and white metal TCF Touring Club de France badge, with intertwining TCF letters, 25mm diameter; a white and gilt brass 'Tower of Empire' exhibition badge, 45mm long; a mid 20th century J R Gaunt Boy's Own Paper pin badge with red white and blue enamel, 18mm diameter; Whitehead and Hoag badge printed with Montana, 20mm diameter; Sweet Corporal badge depicting flag of Nicaragua, 20mm diameter; Hough Litho & Co 'To Der Kaiser' badge, with Kaiser helmet decoration, 20mm diameter; a K Club, Kick the Kaiser badge with French, Russia and British flag, 23mm diameter; a 'V' pin badge, with red dots and dashes on blue background; 25mm diameter; a Brunt Panama Pacific International Exposition admission badge, signed by the president and the exhibition centre, 55mm diameter and a Brunt Panama - Pacific International Exposition Participant  badge and ribbon dated February 20th 1915 with original ribbon and bar, 11.5cm long; a Bastian Brothers A.B.C. Goods badge with green ribbon, 18.5cm long, a circular badge with black music score with a red capital V, 23mm diameter; a 20th century For Belgium and Honor badge, decorated with the Belgian flag on blue background, 20mm diameter; a World War II  Admiral Byrd's South Pole Plane badge, 20mm diameter; a 20th century Servia, Syria & Armenia badge, 20mm diameter; Whitehead & Hoag badge decorated with red and white striped flag, 18mm diameter; two 1736 Legend of the Golden Dog Quebec rectangular badge, each decorated with reclining dog, 28mm wide; Help me Prevent Fires - It Pays, York PA, a circular pin and cloth badge, 70mm long; four flag stick pins; Norway, Argentine Republic, Panama Republic and Brazil Republic and a mid 20th century enamel and brass metamorphic Police Division badge, with police man hiding behind a shield, 55mm long