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Click here to subscribeRoyal Tank Regiment Battle Dress Blouse, 44th RTR, Battle dress blouse to a lieutenant of the 44th RTR. The yellow back pips of the armoured regiments sit up the epaulettes and over the coloured slips for the 44th. Officers bronze collar badges are in place with king’s crowns on each. The Southern command RAC formation patch of the printed type is on each sleeve along with he ‘Mother Tank’ of the RTR on the right arm only as standard. A black lanyard completes the blouse. Dated 1952 and in a clean undamaged condition.
A SIGNIFICANT ‘BATTLE OF FRANCE 1940’ DSO FATHER, BROTHER AND SON ARCHIVE OF MEDALS, PAPERS, ORIGINAL PHOTOS, CERTIFICATES, ETC, GIVING AN INSIGHT TO THE SURRENDER TO FIELD MARSHAL ERWIN ROMMEL AT ST.VALERY EN-CAUX ON THE 12th JUNE, 1940 together with a Miniature group of medals to a family member, Major HAROLD HENRY MERTON b June 22nd, 1898, Large Glazed frame with professionally mounted medals as follows, British War Medal, Victory medal, named Captain H H MERTON, Distinguished Service Order, correctly dated on reverse Bar 1945, India General Service Medal, Bar North West Frontier 1936-37 correctly named Captain H H Merton, 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal, Present are his framed Certificate of Commission, DSO Certificate, framed Dress Side Cap, framed RA Metal Insignia, 3 small watercolours in a frame which were painted by a fellow prisoner of War, a letter received by Merton after WW2 from Leiut General Sir Brian Horrocks ( Arnhem fame) and various other original photos of Merton in POW Camps in Germany, and a post War photo of him with Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, another glazed frame in the company of Montgomery post WW2 whilst Merton was at the Btn training base in Oswestry, an aged copy of the large format Book ‘The Prisoners Progress’, colour photos taken by Merton when he returned to Germany some years later to visit Laufen Castle etc, MERTON was Commissioned into the Army as 2nd Leiut in the Royal Artillery, on October 27th 1915, He left to serve in the Salonika/Balkans theatre of the War, and by 1918, had risen in rank firstly to Leiut, then Captain, He stayed in the Army, was married and went to India ,(63rd Field Battery RA) his son (Richard Henry Merton) being born in India in 1933, he returned from India, and in 1937 was promoted to Major, and held that rank when he entered WW2 with the British Expeditionary Force in 1940 attached to the 23rd Field Artillery, Whilst in France the Unit became attached to the 51st Highland Division under the Command of Major Gen Sir Victor Morven Fortune, their support of the French forces came under attack by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel Panzer units around Chartres, in early June, and the race to withdraw ended with the 51st Div setting up a defensive perimeter around the Coastal town of St.Valery-En Caux, including Merton and his batteries, A courageous attempt was made to hold out to allow Allied shipping to take our troops out but with terrible casualties, and virtually no ammunition Fortune decided to surrender on June 12th to Rommel, MERTON was awarded the DSO for ‘Recognition of gallant & distinguished services in the field’ in 1940 and despite extensive research, no copy of the Citation has been found, this backed up by the Head Archivist at the RA HQ at Larkhill & Public Records Office, Merton together with Fortune and approximately 8000 troops were taken into Captivity, and Merton was eventually moved with Fortune to OFLAG VII C Laufen Castle, their, they were treated reasonably well, and photos are included of his time their including one with Fortune and others posing around a game of Curling, Merton would also go on to be held at Spangenburg Bei Cassel, and was eventually released at the end of hostilities, on his return to the UK he learnt of his award, and this must have come as a surprise, as he had been listed as missing in action/POW in July 1940, Merton stayed in the Army attached to the RA Training Regiment in Oswestry, and retired with the rank of Lt Col in 1956, Son Richard Henry MERTON 2nd Lt, A Boxed Africa General Service Medal, correctly named to 2nd Lt R H Merton Devons, Merton served with the 9th Devons, when he was awarded the Medal, but later joined the Parachute Regiment. His archive includes original Devon, Parachute Regiment and other Insignia, which has been nicely framed, together with his own Parachute Beret, complete with badge etc dated 1958, Brother Leslie Hugh Merton Number 420731, Framed WW2 Miniature group, consisting 1939-45, Africa(1st Army bar) Italy Stars, Defence & War Medals with Territorial Efficiency Medal, Merton served with the 48th Royal Tank Regiment(RAC) during WW2, and was Squadron Quarter Master Sgt, when he left the Army in 1949, This archive is supported by Photos, both framed and loose, Insignia and a considerable amount of Research, obtained online and personally, for a multitude of sources over the past three months, A fascinating story of three men's Service in a variety of theatres of War, with different ranks, all valued members of our British Army from 1915 through to 1949
2 x Vintage RAC car grill badges.Please note this lot has the standard Ewbank's standard buyers premium payable on top of the hammer price and not the reduced rate for cars and motorbikes. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Tuesday 25th of March.
An RAC Queen's Silver Jubilee 1952-1977 commemorative car badge. Badge number 122 of 1000 produced. Presented in blue box and badge number certificate. Please note this lot has the standard Ewbank's standard buyers premium payable on top of the hammer price and not the reduced rate for cars and motorbikes. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Friday 25th of March.
1991 Jaguar XJS 3.6 Automatic Coupe.Registration number: H131 LJA. Mileage: 70,614. Finished beautiful Metallic Satin Beige with full cream leather interior with walnut trimmed cabin. Comes with an extensive history folder. Including the original Jaguar book packs, XJS Handbook, XJS service booklet, Sales and service international directory 1990, Radio guide including original Jaguar owners guide cassette and RAC aftercare manuals and leaflet. Spare wheel and jack and 2 x sets of keys supplied. New battery recently fitted. No current MOT expired on the 27th of September 2024. Overall a good low mileage example which will require a new MOT to become road roadworthy again. The 3.6 Litre straight 6 engine proves to be far more reliable, maintainable and now more collectable than the fragile V12 examples. Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT. Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy your knowledge as to a vehicles description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction day on the 10th of December. If you are unable to attend one of the viewing days, Ewbanks can arrange for an individual telephone/walk round video call appointment with a car expert. Please refer to the terms and conditions. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Tuesday 25th of March.
A collection of 3 AA Badges, AA Wallet, RAC Badge, Chrome GB badge and vintage Dunlop puncher repair kit. Please note this lot has the standard Ewbank's standard buyers premium payable on top of the hammer price and not the reduced rate for cars and motorbikes. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Tuesday 25th of March.
A Hong Kong (RAC) Royal Automobile Club Associate chrome badge. Please note this lot has the standard Ewbank's standard buyers premium payable on top of the hammer price and not the reduced rate for cars and motorbikes. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Friday 25th of March.
5 x Vintage Chrome RAC Badges. Please note this lot has the standard Ewbank's standard buyers premium payable on top of the hammer price and not the reduced rate for cars and motorbikes. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Tuesday 25th of March.
A Group of Magazine Issue & Similar Rally Cars, to include Ford Escort Mk I RAC Rally 1973 T.Makinen - H.Liddon, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI Rally New Zealand 1999 T.Makinen - R. Mannisenmaki, Datsun 240Z Safari Rally 1971 E.Herrmann - H.Schuller, and others, conditions generally appear to be Excellent to Near Mint, within Good Plus rigid plastic display cases. See photo.
Automobilia, a vintage silver plated car mascot in the form of a swan or goose with outstretched wing, 9cm tall, a car bumper bar with four car badges and two others including AA, Ecurie Ecosse, IAM Institute of Advanced Motorists x2, RAC Motor Sport Member, and BARC British Automobile Racing Club.
36 Classix Transport Treasures series 1:76 scale vehicles. 8 British Railways, vehicles include3x NCB high-top vans. Morris 1000 van, Morris J van, Ford E83W Thames van, plus a Jen-Tug and a Jen-Helecs. 3x Morris J vans including POLICE and RAC. 2x NCB Electric van, COOP and J. Murgatroyd. 2x Austin FX3 Taxi. 2x Ford E83W Thames Estate. 3x Vauxhall H-Type Ten-Four Taxi. 2x Austin A35 Estate. 2x Morris minor. 2x Morris 1000 vans, British Rail. Triumph Herald. Austin K8 Butchers Shop. Ford Thames Fruit & Veg lorry, plus a few others. All boxed, minor wear/damage. Contents Mint. £50-70
40 Classix Transport Treasures series 1:76 scale vehicles. 11 in British Railways livery, including 2x Morris 1000 vans, 2x Morris J vans, 3x Ford Thames, variations. Austin K2, plus 3x Jen-Helec variations including a Dropside. Plus 2x Morris J Woks buses, Taylor Engineering. 6x Austin A30, vans, estate and a saloon cars, vans include POLICE, Royal Mail and RAC. 2x Ford Thames vans, SEGAS and a blue example. 2x Ford 100E estates, AA and a Squire example. 2x Morris Minor Convertible. 2x Austin K8 includi9ng an Ambulance. Triumph Vitesse Convertible, Triumph Courier, etc. All boxed, minor wear/damage. Contents Mint. £60-80
Scalextric group to include (1) C2783A 722 Set - Mercedes-Benz, celebrating the 1955 Mille Miglia - assumed Mint, within Near Mint to Mint sealed box (includes transit carton); (2) C2606 Dallara Indy "Collectors Club 2004"; (3) C2909 BMW 320si BTCC Team RAC No.3 (includes transit carton); (4) C3756A McLaren P1 Mantis Green (includes transit carton) - all appear to be Near Mint to Mint, with Excellent to Near Mint perspex cases, not tested or checked for completeness - see photos. (4)
Scalextric BMW 320si Group, 1:32nd Scale Cars to include (1) C2714 WTCC - A. Priaulx No.1; (2) C2909 BTCC Team RAC No.3; (3) C3020 WTCC - Jorg Muller No.2; (4) C3217 Forster Motorsport No.37 - Arthur Forster - all appear to be unused, but not tested and not checked for completeness/correctness - Near Mint to Mint, within Excellent Plus packaging - see photo. (4)
Scalextric Ford Escort MKI Group, 1:32nd Scale Cars to include (1) C3029 RS 1600 No.13 - 1973 RAC Rally; (2) C3099 No.7 - 1972 East African Safari; (3) C3212 - 1969 Broadspeed; (4) C3113 Mexico Red - all appear to be unused, but not tested and not checked for completeness/correctness - Near Mint to Mint, within Excellent Plus perspex cases - see photo. (4)
A quantity of 1980's and 90's denim items to include denim and country shirts including vintage Wrangler jeans, Levi Strauss, Lawman denim boilersuit/jumpsuit with elasticated waist and bellbottom trousers, full length denim skirt with gold bead and coloured stone embroidery, Claudio Couti jeans, Marks and Spencer jeans, distressed denim overshirt labelled Silver Saddle, Express EXP Jeans waisted jacket double breasted with gilt and black button, black ric rac and embroidered applique, an embroidered blouson denim jacket circa 1980's (extra large) with applique sequinned symbols to include a poodle, juke box, musical notes, beads etc, Dolce & Gabbana jeans with gilt and coloured glass heart charms to the pockets, a Harley Davidson motorcycle workshirt, a Kinsale Smocks jacket, a TG - 69 denim jacket with black cotton detail and pockets, and assorted country cotton and woollen shirts, and other denim items (2 boxes)
A pale apricot coloured cocktail dress labelled Leslie Fay, apricot coloured ric rac and bead detail to the neck and down one side with a bow on the left shoulder, and apricot coloured shirt dress double breasted, labelled Mansfield UK size 12, a pale blue satin cocktail dress, the neckline heavily embellished with faux pearls and gilt thread as are the cuffs to the three quarter length sleeves, and a pink silk dress with short sleeves, a belt and a diamante button (4)
Indian embroidered silk skirt, heavily detailed with faux pearls, gold and silver thread, red and gold beads, with a drawstring waist, an Indian style turquoise silk dress screen printed with gilt floral design, gold coloured ric rac detail and puff sleeves, a 1950's rayon embroidered evening dress in mustard colour but damaged, a red and black flamenco style full skirt, and two other items (1 box)
WW2 British Cap Badges to include: Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, East Surrey's, Irish Guards, 7th Queens Own Hussars, Suffolks, 23rd Hussars, Royal Sussex Regt, KRRC, RASC, ATS, Royal Marines, RAC, RAF, Intel Corps, RAPC, West African Frontier Force, Prince Alberts Own, Royal Signals in Plastic and Bronze, RASC Officers x 2, Officers Bronze Life Guards, Gloucesters back badge, RA Flaming Grenade bronze, XIII - XVIII Royal Hussars, Royal Horse Artillery, Lothians & Border Horse, etc.
A quantity of mixed militaria to include WW2 RAC Sweetheart hankie, Pair of Spurs, Brass belt Buckles, Pair of leather gaiters, Regimental ceramic mugs, plates, glass ashtrays, WW1 RFA Matchbox cover, lanyards, medallions, Post War British MK5 Camo helmet cover, cap badges with missing lugs, etc.
A vintage Royal Automobile Club (RAC) car badge from the 1950s, featuring a distinctive diamond-shaped design with blue enamel and silver-tone detailing. The crown emblem at the top highlights the RAC's royal endorsement. This badge was typically mounted on the grille of vehicles to signify RAC membership, a mark of prestige and motoring heritage. An excellent collectible for enthusiasts of classic car memorabilia.
A vintage enamel car badge of the Royal Automobile Club (RAC), featuring the iconic blue and white design with a crown emblem at the top, symbolizing its royal patronage. The badge is framed with a laurel wreath, representing prestige and tradition. It was typically mounted on the grille of vehicles to signify RAC membership. A classic piece for collectors of motoring memorabilia or vintage car enthusiasts.
1900/1901 BMTC (British Motor Traction Company) Motor BicycleNot registeredFrame number Not visibleEngine number 133Museum inventory number (stamped on rear mudguard) 1933-40 The BMTC plate fixed to the engine is stamped with number 28 which could indicate how many engines were used in the productionOriginal owner Cecil Bullen-BrownOn loan to the Science Museum from 1933 until 2024 when we were instructed to collect it by the familyWe believe that the company used a proprietary engine (probably De Dion) fitted into a purpose made bicycleIt is not certain how many were made or if this is a ‘one off' prototypeThe British Motor Traction Company was owned by Selwyn Francis Edge‘SF’ as he was known was a pioneer of motoring and a successful racing driverHe was also a director of the Ariel Cycle company so it is possible that there may have been some association with Ariel to produce the cycle parts for the bikeThere is an early descriptive letter from the C Bullen Brown applying for the bike to be included in RAC registerIncluded are several photocopies of photographs and descriptions of the bike taken from various publicationsThe photographs were taken many years ago and show the bike fitted with the original horn and rear front wheel standOur thanks go to Derek Foxton for providing several items from his archives to help with the history of this motor bicycleAll lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditionsNo V5CPlease note: The black & white postcard is not with us, it remains at the museum.This lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 14th March. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £60 + VAT. Combinations will be charged at £100 + VAT. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours noticeThis lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 14th March. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £60 + VAT. Combinations will be charged at £100 + VAT. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice
Seven Maxwell Milton Toys India Original empty boxes, Milton Double Decker Bus, 522 Maxwell Ambassador, 521 Maxwell Ambassador, Maxwell Fiat Taxi, Milton Double Decker, 608 Mini Jeep, Mini double decker bus, plain white box for tractor, plus five Morestone Esso Extra empty boxes No 1 AA M/Mcycle patrol, No 2 RAC Motorcycle, No 3 AA Road Service, No 6 Cooper Bristol racing car, No 17 Ford Thames Van, Benbros No 7 Electric Milk trolley, No.24 Field Gun and Budgie Shell tanker box, all in fair to excellent original condition (16 items)
Two Boxed Vintage Corgi Toys RAC Landrovers, 416 RAC Radio Rescue Land-Rover, blue body, tin tilt, flat spun wheels, missing aerial, in near mint original condition and 416S R.A.C. Radio Rescue Land-Rover, blue body, lemon interior, suspension, blue plastic tilt, aerial broken, in good used original condition, blue/yellow illustrated boxes are in good original condition. (2 items)
Budgie Toys 228 Coca Cola Commer Van, orange body,10 plastic crates, Drink Coca Cola, in good original condition, with a fair box, boxed Budgie Tank transporter, near mint boxed original condition, boxed 288 Leyland Bulk Flour Tanker near mint boxed, unboxed Towing Tender and Breakdown truck, Lone Star boxed RAC mobile office, some oxidation to paint work, one end flap missing to box , Benbros unboxed Guy crane lorry and French Jouets tipping truck . (7 items)
Dinky Toys Motorcycles and Accessories, including: post war 37a Civilian motorcyclist,37b Police motorcyclist, 42b Police motorcycle patrol, 43b RAC motorcycle patrol,44b AA motorcycle patrol, 12c Telephone box, 2 x 42a Police telephone boxes, 4 x road signs 2 x traffic lights, plus 36g Taxi, black/brown body, 34b Royal Mail Van, red roof/body/black bonnet/wings, 35a Austin 7 saloon, mid blue, 35d Austin Tourer, mid blue and 35c MG sports car, red all in good to excellent original condition. (22 items)
Oxford Diecast - 15 boxed diecast 1:76 scale model vehicles from various Oxford Diecast ranges. Lot includes Oxford Diecast Dorset Steam Fair #76TK005 Fairground Organ TK; #76GG007 Northern Ireland Green Goddess; #76RT002 RAC Mobile Trainer and similar. Models appear Mint, contained in boxes appearing to range Fair Plus - Very Good with some general storage related wear. All items are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Tilly/paraffin lamps - 3 lamps in three colours (red, yellow and green) possibly by Blackspur Hand Tools. Also included is a stoneware flagon by Barton's Botanical Brewers St Helens that has had the base removed and possibly used in the garden to force rhubarb or similar. And a RAC badge. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [L] ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR AND COLLECTED/SHIPPED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON WED 12TH MARCH