WWII Bomber Command Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) Group on Bar Brooch, comprising DFM (1066928 Sgt C.E Boswell RAF) 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star (copy), Defence Medal and British War Medal with mention in despatch oak leaf emblem, mention in despatch certificate log book, photographs, tankards, baby brownie camera and ephemera. Air Gunner/Bomb Aimer 1066928 Sergent Charles Eric Boswell was born in Sheffield in 1922, he enjoyed a happy family life and worked as a clerk before the start of WWII, he had a strong sense of duty to his country and he joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) on 24 October 1940 and commenced training. His first flight was from RAF Cranwell on 17 April 1941, he trained in various crew stations on a variety of different aircraft before specializing as Air Gunner/Bomb Aimer. He was then attached to 49 Squadron (Fiskerton), 5 Group Bomber Command who were operating Avro Lancaster heavy bombers. His active service began with a leaflet drop on Vichy on 11 August 1942. Thereafter he endured numerous hazardous sorties into enemy territory. On 18 May 1943 he was notified of his DFM award and on 16 November 1943 he attended the investiture at Buckingham Palace. The official citation read 'A map reader of great skill and experience and a most determined air bomber, Sgt Boswell has completed a large number of operational sorties, including attacks on targets in Ruhr, Essen, Berlin and Hamburg. He also took part in the daylight attack on Le Creusot and Milan - Sgt Boswell's tour of operational duty has been marked by the care and precision he invariably takes before releasing his bombs. He has set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty. A further honour was conferred with him being mentioned in a despatch for distinguished service on 14 January 1944. His last operational sortie against Tonsberg, Norway was completed on 15 April 1945. Following the end of the War he left the RAFVR on 2 April 1946 and married his sweetheart Doris Oldham on 12 October 1944. The couple had two children and went on to live long lives together.
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* DAVID BOMBERG (BRITISH 1890 - 1957), PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN oil on canvas, signed and dated '42framedimage size 60cm x 49cm, overall size 80cm x 69cm Provenance: Arthur A. Stambois, Private Collection Stanley Mann, Private Collection (purchased from the above in 1961) By descent to his wife, Eithne Maureen Mann (nee Milne), Private Scottish Collection.Note 1: One of the most important and influential British artists at work in the twentieth century, David Bomberg was born in Birmingham in 1890. Initially studying art in London at the City and Guilds, David Bomberg was to study under the highly respected Walter Sickert at the Westminster School of Art, subsequently gaining a place at the Slade School of Art. It was here that David studied under the famous Henry Tonks, alongside such soon-to-be-famous names as Stanley Spencer, Ben Nicholson and Paul Nash. The Slade was hugely important in the development of David’s work, but that didn’t prevent him from expulsion in the summer of 1913. Flirting, rather acrimoniously, with the Bloomsbury Group, David was to eventually form ties with the Camden Town Group, subsequently becoming a founding contributor to the London Group in 1914. After returning from active service in the First World War, David Bomberg took on a number of teaching positions, no less notable than his leading role in the Borough Group, where he was to teach and become a driving influence of a young Frank Auerbach. What followed was to become recognised as David’s “golden era” of work. Spells living abroad in Spain were to inspire some of his most well regarded works. David died in Spain in 1957, leaving a body of work and influence that is as relevant today as it was then. Following his death, David’s reputation continued to grow, with many retrospective exhibitions held, including at the Tate in 1988. David Bomberg is rightfully regarded as one of the leading lights of the twentieth century Modern British art world, and arguably one with the greatest influence on generations of artists to follow.Note 2: The face in the “Portrait of a Gentleman”, is unknown but shows a warmer in colour and sense of energy. The handkerchief thrusts out of his pocket with a sense of purpose or perhaps importance. The pale pigment applied so freely around his head adds to this feeling, and there may even be a hint of a smile in the curve of his lips. Perhaps he is sharing a joke with Bomberg, but the light heartedness ultimately seems fleeting. Bomberg was appointed Official war artist during the second world war and only completed one commission “”Underground Bomb Store 1942”, given that this portrait was completed in the same year there could be a connection to the artist in this role.
A Great War ‘Bullecourt’ M.C. group of three awarded to Captain J. A. Fergusson, 9th and 2nd Battalions, Devonshire Regiment, who was wounded, captured, and taken Prisoner of War during the Battalion’s epic rear-guard action at Bois de Buttes on 27 May 1918 Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. J. A. Fergusson.) mounted for wear, very fine (3) £600-£800 --- M.C. London Gazette 16 August 1917 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion. He led his company, under heavy shelling, to the objective, being left without any officers, but by coolness and courageous example he kept the men well in hand, and greatly assisted in the consolidation of the position’. Annotated Gazette states: ‘Bullecourt: 7 May 1917’. John Andrew Fergusson was born in Tranmere, Birkenhead in 1889. A Bank Clerk by occupation he attested at Liverpool as a Private in the King’s (Liverpool) Regiment for the duration of the War on 2 September 1914 and joined the 17th Battalion at Grantham. Commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Devonshire Regiment on 8 September 1915 he joined the 9th Battalion at Rouen on 23 September 1916. Appointed Acting Captain whilst commanding a Company on 5 October 1916 he was wounded (Bomb Blast) in action at Le Touquet Trenches, east of Etaples, on 26 October 1916, and was awarded the Military Cross whilst leading No. 4 Company in attack on Bullecourt 7 May 1917. Posted to the 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment at Romain on 10 May 191, he served in command of ‘B’ Company in action at Bois de Buttes near Pontavert on 27 May 1918, with orders to hold the line to the last. 23 officers and 528 men reported as killed or missing; the 2nd Battalion was cited in the French Orders of the Day and was collectively awarded the Croix de Guerre, honours which the battalion was the first British unit to receive. Fergusson’s statement on release reads ‘Whilst in command B Coy 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment having been wounded in head and shoulder by machine gun bullets. Held on for about 3 hours against enemy attack in large numbers, despite heavy casualties, when ordered to move to a new position near the river Aisne. Picked up by a German mopping-up party’. Fergusson was subsequently held in Alten-Grabow, Saxony P.O.W. Camp before being repatriated as wounded on 15 December 1918. He relinquished his commission on 17 April 1919 and returned to his banking career with Westminster Bank Ltd. Appointed Chief Clerk, Hull Branch, he was promoted to Manager, Darlington Branch in 1927. Unfortunately, his Great War experiences remained with him and he shot himself with his service revolver whilst at his office desk on 1 October 1930, aged 41, during a temporary loss of reason. Sold with extensive copied research.
A Second War ‘Bomber Command’ D.F.M. group of four awarded to Flying Officer W. H. Widger, Royal Air Force, who flew 28 operational sorties as Navigator Bomber with 103 Squadron and at least a further 3 operational sorties as Bomb Aimer with No 1 Group Special Duties Flight, before being killed during the raid on Mailly-le-Camp on 4 May 1944 Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1339439 Sgt W. H. Widger. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted for wear, nearly extremely fine (4) £1,400-£1,800 --- D.F.M. London Gazette 13 July 1943. The original Recommendation, dated 21 May 1943, states: ‘Sergeant Widger was posted to No. 103 Squadron on 7 February 1943, and since that date has completed 25 operational sorties, most of which have been against the more heavily defended German targets. His fearless determination to press home each attack with accuracy and vigour in spite of the heaviest defences has been largely responsible for the many successes he and his crew have achieved. His cheerfulness and excellent offensive spirit, together with his fine record of service, deserve high praise, and I recommend him for the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.’ William Henry Widger was born in Dawlish, Devon in 1922. A Boiler-Maker’s Apprentice by occupation he enlisted in the Royal Air Force 21 July 1941. Having completed his training and promoted to Sergeant he was posted to 103 Squadron R.A.F. Elsham Woods. Flying Lancasters, his first operational sortie with this unit was a raid on Lorient on 16 February 1943; further operational sorties over the next three and a half months included Wilhelmshaven, Bremen, Nuremberg, Cologne, St. Nazaire (twice), Berlin (three times), Hamburg, Stuttgart, Essen (four times), Duisburg (five times), Keil, Spezia, Stettin, Dortmund, Bochum, Dusseldorf, and Wuppertal. For his services as Navigator Bomber on these 28 operational sorties he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. Granted an Emergency Commission as a Pilot Officer in the General Duties Branch, R.A.F. Volunteer Reserve on 26 September 1943, Widger was posted to 101 Squadron on 23 March 1944. Promoted to Flying Officer he was posted to No 12 Base 18 April 1944 and formed No 1 Group Special Duties Flight, R.A.F. Binbrook, acting as No 1 Group target marking force. As Bomb Aimer he successfully completed sorties on Maintenon and Lyons before taking part in the fateful raid on Mailly-le-Camp on 4 May 1944, during which his aircraft crashed near the village of St Remy-Sous-Barbuise, with the loss of the entire crew. He is buried alongside his crew in the collective grave No 2-4 of St Remy-Sous-Barbuise Churchyard, Aube, France. Sold with copied Operational Records giving details of the recipient’s operational sorties, photographic images of the recipient and of his grave, together with considerable other research and a copy of the book ‘Battle Under the Moon – The Documented Account of Mailly-le-Camp 1944’ by Jack Currie.
Six: Petty Officer R. E. Fleming, Royal Navy 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-53 (JX154738 R E Fleming PO RN) the NGS a laser-engraved later issue, extremely fine (6) £300-£400 --- Approximately 145 medals or clasps issued for six months consecutive work in the disposal of bombs and mines in different parts of the world. The medal was issued with three obverse types, viz. G.VI.R., 2nd issue, and E.II.R., 1st and 2nd issues.
A fine Second War 1943 ‘Middle East’ Flying C.G.M. awarded to Wellington navigator, Sergeant J. P. McGarry, 70 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who crewed with Sergeant T. P. Petrie as his pilot, had already survived an engine failure on take off, and crash landing at 70 mph, a week before the pair’s heroics on the raid to Menzel Temime, 12/13 April 1943. During the latter, not only was their aircraft hit multiple times, but both McGarry and Petrie suffered shrapnel wounds to their legs - in the case of Petrie leading to the amputation of his leg. Despite the state of the aircraft, and indeed both pilot and navigator, the aircraft was nursed home - running out of petrol at the point of the landing some 300 feet above the airstrip. Petrie’s uninjured leg had been strapped to the controls in order for him to continue to fly, whilst McGarry had ignored his own wounds in order to administer to his pilot’s wounds, whilst navigating a course for home. Both McGarry and Petrie were awarded the C.G.M., but Petrie’s wounds were to save his life. McGarry, having recuperated from his leg wound, returned to flying with his crew - only to be killed in action on a raid to Olbia Marshalling Yards, Tunisia, 2 July 1943 Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying), G.VI.R. (1344057. Sgt. J. P. McGarry. R.A.F.) minor edge bruising; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, generally very fine (4) £6,000-£8,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Christie’s, March 1986 C.G.M. (Flying) London Gazette 4 June 1943. The original recommendation states: ‘This N.C.O. was Navigator of a Wellington detailed to attack an enemy landing ground on the night of 12/13 April 1943. The aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire approaching the target and again after the target had been bombed. The captain [Sergeant T. P. Petrie] was seriously wounded and Sergeant McGarry was wounded in the right leg by shrapnel. Despite personal injuries and with the aid of the Bomb Aimer and Air Gunner, he managed to get the captain from the cockpit and attended to his wounds. The Air Bomber took over the controls and McGarry, with great coolness, successfully rendered necessary first aid and administered morphine to the captain. Despite being fully employed tending his wounded pilot, he continued his Navigator’s duties and gave the Air Bomber the correct course to steer to avoid flying over the Tripoli defence zone. He successfully navigated the aircraft to base landing ground and, although given the option by the captain who returned to the cockpit, to bale out, decided to remain and take his chance with the captain. A successful crash-landing was made in the vicinity of the landing ground. McGarry, suffering from exhaustion, loss of blood and shock, realised the possibility of the aircraft caching fire and, with no thought for his personal safety, took his time to assist his seriously wounded captain from the wreckage. Sergeant McGarry displayed courage, coolness and fortitude of the highest order and his is strongly recommended for the immediate award of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.’ Both McGarry and Petrie were awarded the C.G.M. for the above raid, and the following additional detail is provided in Bravery Awards For Aerial Combat, Stories Behind The Award of the CGM (Flying), by A. W. Cooper: ‘A number of men received Conspicuous Gallantry Medals for bravery during operations in the Middle East and in Italy during the period 1943-45. The first two such awards went to members of the same crew flying bomber ops in North Africa. John Patrick McGarry was born in Romsey, Hampshire, in 1921. Prior to his R.A.F. service he had been a window dresser, a rather remote occupation from that of a navigator on 70 Squadron, flying Wellington bombers in the desert. Before his C.G.M. operation he had quite a scare after taking off from Gardabia West, in Libyia, en route for Mahares. They had to return when their port engine cut just after take-off, always the worst possible time for this to happen. The bombs were jettisoned within two minutes of becoming airborne and they crashed at a speed of 70 mph. The aircraft was completely burnt out but the crew had only slight injuries, which shows the skill of their pilot, Sergeant Petrie. Thomas Parker Petrie, aged twenty-nine, was from Dundee, Scotland. Just one week after this hair-raising experience, Petrie, with the same crew, took off in Wellington HF753 DU-O, for Menzel Temime, an enemy landing ground. The date was the night, 12/13 April 1943. On the run-up to the target they were hit by A.A. fire. Despite this, Petrie kept on course and released a stick of bombs across the target. Immediately they were hit again and the Wellington went into a steep dive. Petrie had been badly wounded and his left foot had been almost severed, while Sergeant McGarry, too, had been wounded in the right leg by shrapnel. Petrie got the aircraft back under control, but then the bomb aimer, Sergeant [G. H.] Bennett, helped by Sergeant [G. A.] Smith, the rear gunner, and McGarry, got Petrie out of his seat and gave him first aid. Bennett took over controls while McGarry, still trying to make Petrie as comfortable as possible, continued to navigate, giving the bomb aimer the correct course to steer in order to avoid flying over enemy-held Tripoli. When they got near their own base, Petrie gave the crew the chance to bale out but they decided to carry on and attempt a forced landing. Sergeant Petrie was helped back into his seat. To do this, part of the cabin was cut away and once in position, his right, un-injured leg, was strapped to the rudder bar. As he came into land at a height of 300 feet, their petrol ran out, yet he made a successful crash landing. By this time McGarry was suffering from exhaustion and loss of blood plus shock which set in quickly once the immediate danger was over. All escaped further injury, but the next day the gallant Petrie had his left leg amputated. Both men were recommended for the C.G.M. on 19th April. Sergeant McGarry went on to fly again but on 2nd July, his aircraft was reported missing after an operation to Kairouan Temmari in Tunisia. A Wellington was seen shot down 3 and half miles south of Olbia, which would have been near the target area of the Olbia marshalling yards. He has no known grave, but his name is remembered on the Malta Memorial, Panel 9, Column.’ McGarry was educated at Taunton College, and is also commemorated on their war memorial. Both Bennett and Smith were also killed during this operation. Sold with photographic image of the recipient. Sold together with the following family medals Three: Sergeant F. McGarry, Hampshire Regiment 1914-15 Star (10957 Cpl F. McGarry. Hamps: R.) second digit officially corrected; British War and Victory Medals (10957 Sjt. F. McGarry. Hamps. R.) generally very fine Francis James McGarry was the father of the above, and the husband of Lily McGarry. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment in the Egyptian theatre of war from 12 December 1915. McGarry was discharged, 16 June 1919 (entitled to Silver War Badge).
Three: Private W. Helfrich, 1st Regiment, South African Infantry 1914-15 Star (Pte. W. Helfrich 7th. Infantry.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals, with small M.I.D. oak leaves (Pte. W. Helfrich. 1st. S.A.I.); together with the recipient’s Silver War Badge ‘S.A. 4491’, this additionally engraved to reverse ‘W. Helfrich’, minor patches of staining to obverse of VM, nearly extremely fine (4) £80-£100 --- William Helfrich was born in King William’s Town in 1882, and attested at Potchefstroom for the 1st Regiment, South African Infantry on 2 September 1915, his papers noting 10 months prior service with the 2nd Kimberley Regiment. Posted to Egypt on 29 December 1915 and France from 15 April 1916, he was wounded in action during the Battle of the Somme. His medical notes add: ‘Wounded July 17th by bomb explosion, small wound on left temple, small perforating wounds left forearm. Wound underside left knee... small fragment removed from face wound.’ Admitted to hospital in Tooting, Helfrich spent the autumn of 1916 and winter of 1916-17 in convalescence at Eastbourne and Richmond. It was during this period that he would have learned of the award of his Mention in Despatches in the London Gazette of 4 January 1917. Discharged from hospital 6 March 1917, Helfrich returned home to South Africa and was released from further military service at Wynberg on 17 January 1918. Sold with copied service record.
An outstanding Second War Coastal Command Immediate D.F.M. group of four awarded to Flight Sergeant J. S. ‘Jack’ Garnett, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve As Second Pilot to Flying Officer J. A. Cruickshank in a Catalina of 210 Squadron on 17 July 1944, Garnett’s name is indelibly linked to one of the finest Victoria Cross actions of the war: but for his own stoicism in facing off his wounds and taking over the controls, none of his crew would have reached safety Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1390283 F/Sgt. J. S. Garnett. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted for wearing, nearly extremely fine (4) £14,000-£18,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- D.F.M. London Gazette 29 September 1944. The original recommendation states: ‘This N.C.O. was the Second Pilot of a Catalina aircraft which sighted and attacked a fully surfaced U-boat on the 19 July 1944. The attack was pressed home at a very low altitude by the Captain in the face of heavy and intense flak which killed the navigator/bomb aimer outright, severely wounded the Captain and front gunner as well as slightly wounding Flight Sergeant Garnett. Immediately after the attack the Captain collapsed in his seat. Flight Sergeant Garnett, promptly took over the controls, righted the aircraft and climbed into a fog patch ahead of him. From then on Flight Sergeant Garnett assumed the captaincy of the damaged aircraft and organised the crew for the homeward journey of five hours. Although not qualified as a First Pilot on Catalinas he brought the damaged aircraft safely back to base and successfully landed it in difficult water conditions (glassy calm) in the half light of early morning. Owing to the damage sustained to the hull, it was necessary to effect an immediate beaching, which operation he conducted with conspicuous success and beach it finally in an extremely well chosen spot. From the moment he took charge he handled the situation in the manner of an experienced First Pilot. By his prompt action immediately after the attack, his skill in flying the aircraft back to base without a navigator, his successful landing and well-judged beaching he undoubtedly saved the lives of his crew and was responsible for the safe return of his aircraft.’ John Stanley Garnett was born in Barnet, Hertfordshire on 4 November 1911. Joining the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, he was selected for pilot training and qualified for his ‘Wings’ in Canada, in addition to attending a navigation course at Pensacola, Florida. He subsequently joined the strength of Coastal Command’s 210 Squadron in early 1944 and, by the time of the above related action, had completed about 100 hours of operational flying. And that action is best summarised in Chaz Bowyer’s For Valour – The Air VCs: ‘ … At 1.45 p.m. Cruickshank got airborne from the Sollom Voe base to start a patrol calculated to last at least 14 hours. For the next eight hours the Catalina swept its patrol area, seeing little of importance, and its crew were reaching the point of thinking ahead to the return to base at the end of yet another monotonous sortie. Then, at 9.45 p.m. the radar showed a contact at 6821N, 0556E, - a surface vessel some 43 miles ahead. The flying boat at that moment was flying at 2000 feet above the ocean and Cruickshank’s immediate reaction to the sighting report was to approach the unidentified ‘contact’. Further on he suddenly saw the vessel - a submarine, doing approximately 14 knots on the surface. At first the crew thought it must be a ‘friendly’ sub, but Cruickshank ordered a recognition cartridge to be fired and the code letter of the day to be flashed to the submarine to ensure identification. His answer was an immediate heavy box barrage of flak - it was a German U-boat. Cruickshank’s response was to pull the Catalina into a complete circuit around the U-boat and begin his first run-in, descending from 1,000 feet to 50 feet as he nosed towards his target. At 1,000 yards’ range the Catalina’s front gunner commenced firing to make the German gunners take cover, and his tracers splashed around the submarine’s conning tower and ricocheted away in crazy parabolas; then the waist blister guns joined in the attack. Roaring over the U-boat the Catalina’s depth charges failed to release, so Cruickshank turned to port, climbing to 800 feet and continuing his turn to begin a second attack. Shouting to his crew “Everybody ready?” Cruickshank paused to hear the responses and then yelled, “In we go again.” The U-boat was now nearly stationary, giving its gunners a more stable platform as they prepared for the Catalina’s second attack. Flak shells began to slash along the flanks of the flying boat as it bore in; then as the U-boat came directly under Cruickshank’s vision, one shell exploded inside the Catalina, creating havoc. The navigator, Dickson, was killed instantly, Appleton [an Air Guner] was hit in the head by shrapnel, and Harbison [the Flight Engineer] wounded in both legs. In front of Garnett’s second pilot seat the windscreen shattered, and further inside a fire broke out. Cruickshank received wounds in both legs and his chest, but gave no indication of his injuries, intent as he was on completing his attack. From 50 feet above the U-boat Cruickshank personally released a stick of six depth charges in a perfect straddle of the submarine, then pulled up into the clouds of sea fog ahead of him. The aircraft crew saw no more of their target, but behind them the U-347, commanded by Oberleutnant zur See Johnann de Bugr, was rapidly sinking - Cruickshank’s aim had been true. U-347 had been one of an Arctic flotilla, and this was only her second patrol. In the Catalina, the crew took stock of the damage and crew injuries. The hull was riddled with flak damage, with a foot-long gash along the waterline. The aircraft radar set was out of commission, and one of the main petrol lines was leaking fuel steadily. The latter was particularly worrying; in their immediate location, 190-degrees west of the Lofoten Isles, north-west of Norway, the crew realised that it was at least five hours’ flying back to base at Sullum Voe. The various holes in the main hull were stuffed with various canvas engine covers and ‘Mae West’ preserver life jackets by various crew members; while up front Garnett took over the controls from Cruickshank and told Appleton to come and tend to the skipper’s wounds. Appleton began to cut away the legs of Cruickshank’s uniform trousers to staunch the obvious flow of blood, and then Cruickshank’s face went white and he fainted. Garnett and Appleton managed to lower the unconscious pilot from his seat and carried him aft to the only remaining unburned rest bunk; then Garnett returned to his forward seat. Appleton began to dress Cruickshank’s leg wounds and only then discovered the several chest wounds suffered by his captain - Cruickshank had not said anything about these. As the pilot regained consciousness soon after, he immediately made a move to go forward to his seat at the controls, being anxious about the fuel state, but Appleton restrained him gently, explaining that Garnett had everything under control there. Cruickshank’s next thought was for his navigator, but from the look on Appleton’s face, realised that Dickson must be dead already; indeed, he must have unconsciously known this after the explosion in the aircraft during the second ...
A Second War ‘North Russia convoy operations’ O.B.E., Soviet Order of the Red Star group of six awarded to Chief Engineer Officer J. Mummery, Mercantile Marine, who displayed great courage when his ship was bombed and set on fire by enemy aircraft off the Kola Inlet in July 1943 The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Civil) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Order of the Red Star, silver and enamel, the reverse officially numbered ‘364373’, complete with screw-back fitting, all mounted court-style for wear, extremely fine (6) £1,200-£1,600 --- Provenance: Ron Penhall Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, September 2006. O.B.E. London Gazette 29 August 1944. The original recommendation states: ‘The ship has now returned from North Russia after a lengthy stay. She was attacked and heavily bombed by enemy aircraft which resulted in serious damage, and she subsequently caught fire. The ship was laden with timber at the time, and the fire reached such proportions that she had to be beached and flooded. Chief Engineer Officer Mummery ably assisted the Master in fire-fighting operations, the fire was subdued, the vessel refloated and temporarily repaired, thus enabling her return home. Throughout, Chief Engineer Officer Mummery displayed high qualities of courage, resource and seamanship.’ Soviet Order of the Red Star London Gazette 11 April 1944. The original recommendation states: ‘Mr. Mummery served as Chief Engineer Officer in the Llandaff in North Russian waters for a considerable period. He was outstanding when the vessel was set on fire by enemy aircraft. Fire-fighting was continued for three days, but the vessel had to be beached and flooded.’ One of just over 21 such awards to British personnel for the 1939-45 War, six of them to members of the Merchant Navy. James Mummery was born at Goole, Yorkshire in March 1891 and qualified for his Mercantile Marine 2nd class certificate in April 1917, his 1st class certificate in June 1921, and was appointed an Engineer in May 1922. He does not, however, appear to have qualified for any Great War campaign awards. In the 1939-45 War, Mummery was among many Merchant seamen to find themselves “stranded” in the ports of North Russia following the suspension of further convoys in the summer of 1943, in his case aboard the Llandaff. It was a frustrating period that prompted the men to refer to themselves as the “The Forgotten Convoy”, and, more seriously, a period of great danger - for enemy aircraft were constantly on the prowl. So it was on 24 July 1943, when the Llanadaff was bombed 20 miles north-east of Kildin Island off the entrance to the Kola Inlet: ‘Bomb entered after main hatch through top sheer, port side. Vessel’s side blown out, deck set up, mast buckled and apparently extensive damage between decks and possibly No. 4-5 bulkhead. Cargo set on fire. Pipes in engine room and tunnel fractured. Derrick blown overside and cargo winch destroyed. Further report will be furnished when full extent of damage is known’ (Captain’s report refers). Notwithstanding this serious damage, the Llandaff safely reached Loch Ewe in convoy RA. 54B in December 1943. Mummery, whose Soviet Red Star was supplied to the British authorities on 21 March 1944, remained in the Merchant Navy until 1960. Sold with original letters from the Director-General, Ministry of War Transport, notifying the recipient of his award of the O.B.E., dated 28 August 1944; the Foreign Office notifying him that he had been granted permission to wear the Soviet Order of the Red Star, dated 17 April 1944; General Register and Record Office of Shipping and Seaman, Cardiff, communication, dated 19 May 1947, confirming the recipient’s entitlement to the above described campaign awards; and two Russian banknotes; together with a quantity of copied official papers, gazette extracts and other research, including a photographic image of the recipient.
The particularly fine Second War immediate ‘Augsburg Raid’ D.F.C., D.F.M. group of seven awarded to Hampden and Lancaster navigator, Warrant Officer F. S. Kirke, Royal New Zealand Air Force, a veteran of at least 41 operational sorties prior to taking part in the Augsburg Raid, including on one, 5 November 1941, when he suffered a fractured skull and severe burns. Kirke distinguished himself during the famous low-level unescorted daylight raid on the M.A.N. diesel factory at Augsburg, 17 April 1942, when in a Lancaster piloted by ‘Ginger’ Garwell. Their Lancaster was the only one of 44 Squadron to reach the target - other than the one flown by Squadron Leader J. D. Nettleton, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for the raid. Garwell’s ‘aircraft was hit badly in the fuselage as it ran in towards the target, but Kirke, lying face down over the bomb sight in the nose, cooly directed his pilot. The aircraft lifted as its bombs went but it was streaming fire and doomed. A couple of miles out of the city Garwell found an open field and accomplished a masterly crash-landing. Four of the stunned and shaken crew, Kirke among them, stumbled from the blazing wreck. The other three died. The survivors were captured.’ Kirke was taken prisoner of war, and interned at the infamous Stalag Luft III, Sagan. He became, ‘the first member of the RNZAF to wear the dual ribbons of the D.F.C. and D.F.M...’ Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1942’, and reverse additionally engraved ‘N.Z.39864 Sgt. F. S. Kirke RNZAF’; Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (N.Z.39864. Sgt. F. S. Kirke. R.N.Z.A.F.) suspension claw re-pinned, and loose; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; New Zealand War Service Medal, mounted as worn - the DFM in reverse, cleaned, generally nearly very fine or better (lot) £4,000-£6,000 --- D.F.C. London Gazette 5 June 1942. Jointly listed with Flying Officer 65503 A. J. Garwell, D.F.M. (for the award of the DFC), and Sergeants 778173 L. L. Dando and 999625 J. Watson (both for the award of the D.F..M.): ‘On 17th April, 1942, Flying Officer Garwell, Warrant Officer Kirke and Sergeants Dando and Watson were members of the crew of a Lancaster aircraft which took part in the daring daylight attack on Augsburg, involving a flight of some 1,000 miles across enemy territory. Soon after crossing the enemy's coast their aircraft was damaged in a running fight with 25 to 30 enemy fighters. Despite this they pressed on until the target area was reached. In the face off fierce and accurate anti-aircraft fire which further damaged the bomber and set it on fire the bombs were released on the objective. The task accomplished, it was necessary to make a forced landing in a field some 2 miles from the target. In the most harassing circumstances this very gallant crew displayed great fortitude and skill which has set a magnificent example.’ D.F.M. London Gazette 6 June 1941. The original recommendation states: ‘This N.C.O. has carried out a total of 24 operations against the enemy during the course of which he has completed 172 hours flying as Navigator. He has always shown the greatest keenness at his work. His navigation in all kinds of weather has been of the very highest order. Throughout all these operations, he has shown outstanding ability, determination and devotion to duty.’ Frank Skipworth Kirke was born in Wellington, New Zealand in March 1917, and was educated at Marlborough College, Blenheim. He enlisted in the Royal New Zealand Air Force at Ohakea as a Leading Aircraftman in October 1939, advanced to Temporary Sergeant, and embarked for the UK in April 1940. Kirke was posted for training as a Navigator to No. 12 O.T.U. in June 1940, before briefly being posted to 106 Squadron in September 1940. He was posted for operational flying to 83 Squadron, 6 October 1940, and then on to 61 Squadron, 17 March 1941. Kirke was awarded the D.F.M. for his service with 83 Squadron, and the following is given in Night After Night: New Zealanders in Bomber Command by M. Lambert: ‘On the otherhand, Kirke, 25, was vastly experienced [by the time he joined 44 Squadron - February 1942] and held the D.F.M. He’d enlisted in the RNZAF in October 1939, and by May 1941 had flown 34 ops on Hampdens, 25 with 83 Squadron, the rest with 61 Squadron. He’d been decorated after all that, the citation saying his navigation ‘has been of the very highest order’. After five months instructing he was posted to 455 Squadron, RAAF, also on Hampdens. He did four trips with 455 before surviving a nasty crash on Guy Fawkes Day 1941, which left him with a fractured skull and burns. Recovered after four months, he joined 44, completing three ops on Lancasters before the Augsburg raid.’ Kirke wrote to his sister about his investiture at Buckingham Palace, 5 October 1941: ‘There was nothing in it really. I just staggered up to the King, he stuck the medal on my chest and away I went... There was the usual crowd of sightseers floating around outside the main gates so I sailed passed in lordly disdain inside the taxi... Naturally all the women were staring at the heroes and all the fellows were wish it was over so they could go and have a beer.... All the crowd cheered and created hell so I sneaked smartly into the nearest pub and did a spot of steady drinking....’ Kirke had advanced to Flight Sergeant in September 1941, and to Warrant Officer in April 1942. He served as an instructor at No. 25 O.T.U., Finningley, at the same time as A. J. Garwell [whose D.F.C., D.F.M. group was sold as part of the Ron Penhall Collection, in these rooms in September 2006]- whom he was to be later crewed up with at 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron for the Augsburg Raid. In November 1941, Garwell joined the ‘Intensive Flying (Lancaster) Flight’ at Boscombe Down, at which establishment he flew on occasion as 2nd Pilot to Squadron Leader J. D. Nettleton, a timely encounter for before too long they would be flying alongside each other in the Lancasters of 44 Squadron and, more significantly, in the famous daylight raid on Augsburg. By that stage - April 1942 - the recently commissioned Garwell had flown two further sorties to Germany with his new unit and had very much become Nettleton’s right-hand man. On the way out to dispersal in a squadron truck for the Augsburg raid, the pair of them agreed that they would not take evasive action if attacked by fighters, but rather hold their course. As Garwell put it, “The only thing to do is press straight on and keep flat on the ground. If anyone gets crippled I suggest he throttles back and belly-lands straight ahead.” Kirke was one of two Kiwis to fly on the Augsburg Raid. The Augsburg Daylight Raid, 17 April 1942 No better account of this extremely gallant enterprise may be quoted than that written by Chaz Bowyer in For Valour, The Air VCs: ‘At 3.12 p.m. John Nettleton lifted Lancaster R5508 ‘B’ off the Waddington runway, followed by six other Lancasters from 44 Squadron. Once all were airborne and beginning to close up in tight formation, the last Lancaster to leave circled and returned to base, being simply a reserve machine to slot into any gap at the start of the sortie. The remaining six aircraft settled into two Vics of three as they drummed low across Lincolnshire heading southwards. In front Nettleton had Warrant Officer G. T. Rhodes in Lancaster L7536 ‘H’ to his left, and Flying Officer J. Garwell, D.F.M. in R5510 ‘A’ to starboard. The second Vic close behind was led by Flight Lieutenant N. Sandford in R5506 ‘P’...
Banksy (b.1974) Bomb Love (Bomb Hugger) (Signed AP)Screenprint in pink and black, 2003, signed and inscribed 'AP/39' in pencil, an artist's proof aside from the edition of 150, printed and published by Pictures on Walls, London, with their blindstamp, on wove paper, with full margins, 695 x 495mm (27 1/4 x 19 1/2in)This work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Pest Control Office.
Various Toy Field guns, including Oliver, Harper & Co (circa 1915) boxed tinplate Famous French 75mm Field gun with instruction and wooden shells, Royal Navy twelve pounder with wooden shells and two Trench Bomb Throwers with instructions (condition good to fair some surface rust, boxes fair), Britains 18 in Heavy Howitzer with instructions and shells, R.A gun (condition good, boxes fair to good), Astra 3.7 Anti-Aircraft gun (good box fair to poor), and three further Field guns, (10).
AUCHENTOSHAN THREE WOOD LOWLAND SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl Auchentoshan is part of a small minority of Scottish distilleries, in that every drop of whisky it produces is sold as a single malt. Similarly unusual is its use of triple distillation to produce a purer spirit that’s light and mildly fruity. Situated just outside Clydebank, the distillery was lucky to survive the 1941 blitz relatively unscathed. Only one of its warehouses was damaged by a bomb blast, and another near miss provided a blast crater that later became the distillery’s picturesque pond.
POST WW2 EASTMAN LEATHER CLOTHING A-2 FLIGHT JACKET. A post Second World War A-2 Flight Jacket circa 1980s, produced by the Eastman Leather Clothing Company , size 42, horsehide leather construction with plain weave cotton lining, hand painted 'Nose Art' insignia to 'Gremlin Gus II', a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber with the 388th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force, the lot also includes a copy of the book 'Vintage Aircraft Nose Art' by Gary M. Valant, published 1987 by Motorbooks International, which has a photo of the war time aircraft, (2).
A group of earrings and other items, including a pair of half hoop emerald and diamond earrings with post fitting, a pair of hoop earrings for pierced earrings, twist knot earrings with post fittings, a pair of pearl nest earrings with stud fittings, and a bomb ring with open rope work detail amongst other items all in 9 ct Condition Report: gross weight 22.9 grams no butterfly with the stud earrings
WW2 German Toolbox & Steel Helmet, interesting wooden rectangular tool box with the lid being stencilled ‘Werkzeugkasten 1’ and ‘FAHRG. Nr’. Complete with locking catch. Inside the box is a assortment of slides which appear to show bomb damage of German cities etc. Accompanied by a German WW2 M-42 steel helmet shell which has been painted green to the exterior, black to the inside, a later produced liner but the original leather chinstrap. The vendor states the steel helmet was brought home from Anzio, but no documented evidence to support this
WINCHESTER A .30-06 (SPRG.) 'MODEL P17' BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 95166, for 1917, 26in. nitro reproved barrel (in 1969), block and blade fore-sight with side protectors, folding aperture rear sight, manual safety, receiver ring marked 'U.S. MODEL OF 1917. WINCHESTER.', the left side with the US flaming bomb and star within a circle, rear volley sight, three-quarter length stock, 13 1/2in. pull including steel buttplate, leather sling, matching numbers, weight 10lb.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WW2 atom bomb pilot Brig Paul Tibbets signed rare photo. Photo Size 3 by 6 ½ Personally Signed by Brigadier General Paul W Tibbets. Paul Tibbets would go down in history as the first pilot to drop the Atomic Bomb - the target, Hiroshima. He left medical school in 1937 and joined the Army Air Corp. at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio. Here he could fly at government expense. While stationed at Ft. Benning, GA. , and being a shotgun enthusiast, he was assigned to the base Skeet Shooting range. This is where he met George Patton. They became good friends and spent many hours on the shooting range. He also served as Patton's pilot during tank range manoeuvres. He has some great stories to tell about him. Paul flew B10 and B12 aircraft in low flying exercises. Returning from one of these missions in December 1941, he heard on his aircraft radio that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbour. America was at war. He was then transferred to the 29th Bomb Group to fly the new B17. He temporarily flew the B18 on antisub duty off the U. S. east coast. He was made Commander of the 40th Squadron, 97th Bombardment Group (Heavy) at MacDill Air Base, Tampa, FL. He trained his crew in the B17 and flew many hours, day and night. Most of this time, he slept in his clothes. From Bangor, Maine, he flew across the North Atlantic to England. This was the first group of American-manned, tactical aircraft to reach the United Kingdom in WWII. Paul was made the Executive Officer of the 97th Bombardment Group (Heavy). On August 17, 1942, he flew the first American plane on a daylight bombing raid over German occupied Europe. The mission was to bomb a rail yard in France. This mission was flown in the aircraft named, "Butcher Shop", not his regular plane. His future missions were flown in the "Red Gremlin". Paul had a great attachment to this aircraft and called it, "the Good Gremlin". He flew many missions over German occupied territory. On one of these missions he was wounded but was able to return to his base. Before the invasion of North Africa he flew General Mark Clark on a secret mission to Gibraltar. It was from Gibraltar that General Mark Clark directed the invasion of North Africa, "Operation Torch". He later flew General Eisenhower (sitting on a 2 x 4) to North Africa on an inspection tour. Paul flew many missions in North Africa during 1942-43. He was then moved to Algiers and continued to fly missions. General Doolittle sent Paul back to the states to help develop a new bomber, the B29. After extensive training with the B29, he was sent to Colorado Springs where he was selected to lead a top secret mission. He was 29 years old at the time. He would command the 509th Composite Group. From the Island of Tinian, Paul Tibbets would go down in history as the first pilot to drop the Atomic Bomb - the target, Hiroshima. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Albert - France Attack on the Aero - Engine Factory. 9 Signed 617 Sqn WW11 Crew 2 Mar 06 Woodhall Spa Special Postmark, Albert - France Attack on the Aero - Engine Factory and machine tool works 2nd March 1944. Personally Signed by 9 members 617 Sqn WW11 Crew Wg Cdr John Bell DFC Bomb Aimer 617 Sqn Crew Albert - France Raid. Sqn Ldr Larry Curtis DFC*Signal Leader 617 Sqn, Sqn Ldr Thomas Bennett DFM, Navigation Leader 617 Sqn, W/O Rowland Smith DFC Tail Gunner 617 Sqn. W/O Reginald Blagdon Air Gunner 617 Sqn, W/O Alec Bates Wireless Operator 617 Sqn, Flt Lt Arthur Poore DFC Pilot 617 Sqn on Albert - France Raid, Flt Lt Humphries appointed Adjutant to 617 Sqn by Wg Cdr Guy Gibson, Flying Officer James Soilleux Flight Engineer 617 Sqn on Albert - France Raid. Full details enclosed Certified Copy no 1 of 3. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
RAFA3 Cover 50th Anniv Battle of Britain Signed 24 Pilots, Crew WAAF Battle of Britain and 3 VC holders. 6 Mar 90 BFPS 2219 75th Anniversary of No 8 Sqn Postmark. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Skirmishing 22-31 July 1940 Flown in Shackleton No 8 Sqn from RAF Lossiemouth Personally Signed by the Shackleton Co - Pilot Flt Lt A L Phipps and Signed by 22 Pilots, Crew WAAF who participated in the Battle of Britain and 3 Victoria Cross holders. Flt Lt Learoyd VC 49 Squadron HP Hampden pilot bombing an aqueduct of the Dortmund - Ems Canal on 12 August 1940. aircraft safely upon return. Flt. Lt. W. Reid VC Victoria Cross holder. 61 Squadron RAFVR. Awarded the VC for gallantry during a raid on Dusseldorf Germany on 3rd November 1943. Despite being severely wounded, continued to fly his damaged Lancaster bomber to bomb Dusseldorf. Managed to land his aircraft safely upon return. Lieutenant Commander Ian E Fraser VC DSC RD* Served on the Submarines H43, H44 and Sahib ( DSC) Commanded midget Submarine XE 3 from its launch. Operation Struggle the Attack on Japanese shipping at Singapore successfully damaging the Japanese cruiser. 26 Battle of Britain Pilots Crew. Wg Cdr P. Ayerst DFC 7 OTU who achieved confirmed victories in the Battle of Britain and not eligible for the Battle of Britain Clasp, Lieutenant Colonel R. C. Hay DSO, DSC** RM. 808 Sqn Battle of Britain fighter pilot and WW11 Ace, Air Vice Marshal Bird Wilson 17 Sqn Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot, Gp Capt F. R. Carey 43 Sqn, Battle of Britain, Air Cdr A. C. Deere 54 Sqn Died 1995, Battle of Britain, Gp Capt W. D. David 87 / 213 Sqns, Battle of Britain, W L B Walker 616 Sqn Battle of Britain fighter pilot, Wg Cdr G. C. Unwin 19 Sqn, Battle of Britain, Wg Cdr R. F. T. Doe 234 / 238 Sqn, Battle of Britain, Gp Capt A. Ingle 605 Sqn ( was imprisoned in Stalag Luft 3 ), Battle of Britain, Flt Lt R. Wolton 153 Sqn Died 1993, Battle of Britain, Flt Lt B Bent 25 Sqn, Battle of Britain Radar Operator, Flt Lt A. N. Macgregor 19 Sqn, Battle of Britain, K C Edwards was at Stalag Luft 111 inmate help carry the wooden Horse and joined the Gymnasium class K. C. Edwards 1941- 1945, with. Air Gunner 600 Sqn Battle of Britain Blenheims posted to 150 Sqn. Air Gunner 600 Sqn Battle of Britain Blenheims, Sgt J J Booth 600 and 23 Sqn, Battle of Britain, Pilot Off Trevor Gray 64 Sqn, Battle of Britain, Fg Off Alan Gear 32 Sqn, Battle of Britain, Wg Cdr Michael Heron 29 Sqn, Battle of Britain, Tony Russell 266 Sqn, Battle of Britain, Z T A Wrobleski 302 Sqn Died 1995, Battle of Britain, Sqn Ldr John Gibson 501 Sqn, Battle of Britain, Avis Hearn MM ( won her Military Medal at Polling Radar Station Sussex Aug 1940, details enclosed, John Keatings 219 Sqn Battle of Britain Air Gunner, W H Hodds 25 Sqn Air Crew Battle of Britain in Bristol Blenheim, Sqn Ldr P G Leggett 46 Sqn Battle of Britain fighter Pilot. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
617 Sqn Operation Taxable D - Day Deception Signed 9 Members WW11 617 Sqn. 6 Jun 07 The Cenotaph Whitehall Special Postmark. Personally Signed by Men who served in 617 Dambuster Squadron During WW11. 5 of which on this Attack on the D - Day Deception Operation Taxable 6th June 1944. Wg Cdr J R Bell Bomb Aimer, W/O G Hobbs Wireless/Operator/Air Gunner, W/O L Rooke Flight Engineer, , Flt Lt A Poore Pilot, . F/O James Soilleux Flight Engineer Also signed by 617 Members Sqn Ldr L Curtis Signals Leader, Sqn Ldr E Wass Gunner, Sqn Ldr L Goodman Pilot 604 and 617 Sqn, B Bird Rear Gunner 617 Sqn. Details enclosed. Certified Copy no 2 of 2. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Eagles Nest 617 Sqn Cover Signed Len Sumpter on Dams raid. 25 Apr 88 London National Postal Museum The Eagles Nest 617 Squadron Royal Air Force The Bombing of Berchtesgaden. Personally Signed by Flt Lt L. J. Sumpter DFC, DFM with Shannon's crew 617 Sqn Bomb Aimer Took part in the Dam's Raid ( 1st Wave Returned safely ) took part in Operation Chastise as the bomb Aimer on Shannon's Lancaster ED929/G AJ L which attacked the Sorpe Dam. and Berchtesgaden Raid 25th April 1945. Certified Copy no74 of 100. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Sam Morse Brown ARWA, British 1903-2001 - The Crucifixion of Humanity, 1961; oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left 'S.Morse Brown 1961', 203 x 152 cm (unframed) (ARR)Provenance:Christies, London, British, Continental and Russian Pictures, 23rd August 2006, Lot 655 (part lot);private collection, UK Exhibited: Southwark Cathedral (according to a previous cataloguing of the work)Note:this painting was also paraded in London in the 1960s by Ban the Bomb activists.
A group of four medals, awarded to P/JX 246034 A A Waight AB RN, comprising a 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star with France and Germany clasp, War medal and a Naval General Service medal 1909-62, with Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-53 clasp Provenance: On Instructions of the Family: Medals and Militaria from the Estate of a West Country Collector
Hasbro GI Joe group to include (1) #57774 The Adventures of GI Joe - trouble at Coyote Crossing; (2) #57636 Bomb Disposal - Battle Gear; (3) #81528 The Adventures of GI Joe - trouble at Prosperity Bank; (4) #81562 U.S. Coast Guard - Cold Water Immersion Suit; (5) #81589 Bomb Disposal, all are Near Mint to Mint, within Good Plus packaging (small tear on 81562 box) - some of the boxes are open, but the contents appear to be unused and complete (but not checked), and are still strapped to the inner packaging. (5)
Heaven Can Wait by Nicolas Trudgian print Limited Edition 3 of 40, Signed by four pilots and crew who flew with the 100th Bomb Group in Europe during World War II, Print has some marks but signatures are unaffected, Measures 31x24 inch appx. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
A collection of 17th and 18th-century French silver coins, comprising: Louis XIII, one-twelfth ecu, 1642, Paris, rev. rose above crown (KM 132.1), very fine; Louis XIV, one-twelfth ecu, 1645, Paris. rev. stop above crown (KM140.1), fine; four sols, 1674 (KM 232.1), fine; four sols (2), 1676, 1677, Lyon (KM 232.2), near very fine; ten sols, 1705, Strasbourg (KM 348.2), fine; Louis XV, twenty-four sols, 1727, Bourges (KM 482.21), near fine; one-twentieth ecu, 1743, Paris (KM 510.1). good very fine; half ecu, 1745, Lille (KM 516.21), five; twelve sols, 1764, Paris (KM 511.1), good very fine; Louis XVI, twelve sols, 1784, Metz, mm. bomb (KM 568.2), near very fine; twelve sols,1789, Paris (KM 568.1), very fine; together with a billon twelve deniers of Louis XIV, date and mint details unclear, fair. [13]
A VICTORIAN OR EDWARDIAN ARTILLERY DRESS SWORD MADE BY WILKINSON, the blade is highly decorated and also features a flaming bomb with Royal Crown above it, some of the makers name and marks are rubbed and the blade has a few contact marks but is in a good overall condition, the leather scabbard is still nice and soft and in good condition, there is a serial number 5523 on the blade
A TRENCH ART MANTLE CLOCK FORMED FROM A BOMB CASING, 19th century movement free from the case, damaged dial, roman numerals, 8 day movement, bell strike with issues, the movement stamped although lost some detail 'Machenaud Paris, S. Marti et Cie', numbered 1522, 52, numbered to the outer edge of movement casing 369 with star, without pendulum and key, exterior casing has been heavily painted black, inside and some detail in red, with additions added to the exterior and wooden panel door to the back, glass is included but not attached, numbered 583?, stamped to the inside base E.W., some of the rings do turn but most other detail has been lost, overall worn condition with the movement and dial in need of attention, clock not tested for working condition or accuracy, standing approximately 40cm tall, Customers must satisfy themselves prior to sale in regards to conditions and authenticity, viewing is advised, condition reports are available on request
Includes Basics of Missile Guidance and Space Techniques by Marvin Hobbs, Guidebook for Marines by the Leatherneck Association Inc, and How to Survive an Atomic Bomb by Richard Gerstell. Dimensions of the largest item: 6.75"L x 0.75"W x 8.5"H. Artist: Marvin Hobbs, Leatherneck Association Inc, Richard GerstellIssued: 1959-1964Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Lot includes: Farewell My Lovely (1975), Hannie Caulder (1972), The Nude Bomb (1980), The Mechanic (1972), Never Say Never Again (1983), The Color of Money (1986), Sudden Impact (1983), and Support Your Local Sheriff (1969). Issued: 1969-1983Dimensions: 41"L x 27"WCondition: Age related wear. Fully folded.
9th-11th century A.D. Piriform body with vertical ribs to the body, interstitial panels of impressed foliage ornament, domed filler-hole, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16; the shape is similar with a specimen from British Museum, inventory no. 1882,0720.1 from Bulandshahr, India, in Hildburgh, W.L., ‘Aeolopiles as fire blowers’ in Archaeologia, 94, 1951, pp.27-55, pl.XVI.c. 573 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]From a specialist collection of militaria, London, UK, collected 1990s onwards. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.This piece was a sort of a ceramic fire grenade, similar to the ones used by the Eastern Romans but of Turco-Mongol type. Apart from the use of manual flame-throwers, special corps of soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations, even in Burma.
9th-11th century A.D. The missile with a rounded body flattened on four sides, the flat faces separated by two vertical lines with an annulet above and below, concentric circles surrounding the pointed base, domed filler-hole, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 660 grams, 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.). [No Reserve]From a specialist London, UK, arms and armour collection, 1990s. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. They were called μεσαία kακαβιά or κυτροκακάβια where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.
9th-11th century A.D. Piriform missile with domed filler-hole, tongue-shaped petals radiating from the filler-hole, each with an annulet and a ring-and-dot motif, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 448 grams, 10.7 cm (4 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]From a specialist London, UK, arms and armour collection, 1990s. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. They were called μεσαία kακαβιά or κυτροκακάβια where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.
9th-11th century A.D. Piriform missile with domed filler-hole, three raised lugs to the body and a circumferential decorative band composed of chevrons and ring-and-dot motifs; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.2 kg, 20.2 cm (8 in.). [No Reserve]From a specialist London, UK, arms and armour collection, 1990s. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. They were called μεσαία kακαβιά or κυτροκακάβια where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.
9th-11th century A.D. Piriform in profile with domed mouth, circumferential band of impressed rosettes to the equator. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 459 grams, 13 cm (5 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]From a specialist collection of militaria, London, UK, collected 1990s onwards. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. They were called μεσαία kακαβιά or κυτροκακάβια where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.
9th-11th century A.D. Piriform missile with domed filler-hole, petal-motifs radiating from the filler hole with annulets below, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 509 grams, 10.7 cm (4 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]From a specialist London, UK, arms and armour collection, 1990s. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. They were called μεσαία kακαβιά or κυτροκακάβια where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.
9th-11th century A.D. Piriform ceramic missile with domed filler-hole, concentric circle decoration to the body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 788 grams, 13.8 cm (5 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]From a specialist London, UK, arms and armour collection, 1990s. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. They were called μεσαία kακαβιά or κυτροκακάβια where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.
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