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The item was transferred by Ukrainian soldiers actively engaged in combat on the frontlines near Kherson. The uniform was seized from areas recaptured by the ZSU in April 2024. It shows signs of combat and is in the condition in which the soldiers found it. The described item is a pair of military pants that were worn by a Russian soldier. Ukrainian soldiers took whatever they could carry quickly, as the area from which they came is still under fire. The soldiers strongly support our charitable auction initiative and were eager to contribute something from themselves to enrich our auction catalog.Overall condition as shown in the photos.

Wincenty Wodzinowski (1866–1940) – an outstanding Polish painter and educator, associated with the Kraków artistic community at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. He graduated from the Kraków Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under the guidance of Jan Matejko, and later continued his studies in Paris. He specialized in portraiture, historical painting, and genre scenes, often inspired by the life of the Polish countryside and patriotic events. His work is characterized by precision in detail and clear references to national tradition.The presented "Portrait of a Legionary" depicts a young soldier in the uniform of the Polish Legions, with a look of determination and pride on his face. The painting not only captures the individual character of the figure but also the spirit of the era of the fight for independence, a theme characteristic of Wodzinowski's work, deeply engaged in national affairs. The portrait, painted with attention to detail, serves as an important historical and artistic testimony of that period.The painting has an excellent provenance with the original invoice from the Desa Auction of 1983!Dimensions: Frame: 35 cm x 37 cm x 3.1 cm. Painting: 27 cm x 25 cm.

Collar tabs with the rank insignia of a flight sergeant, worn on the collar of a uniform jacket. Made of blue-steel cloth with three embroidered chevrons indicating the rank of flight sergeant. Overall condition as shown in the pictures.

Lower Part of the Uniform, ZSU Pants, Multicam Camouflage Pattern, Purchased Independently in 2016/2017.The multicam camouflage pattern is designed for special forces, as it allows soldiers to approach the enemy more closely without being detected, which is why uniforms with this pattern are more expensive. Our close friends, the soldiers we’ve been working with since the very beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine, pass on anything they have to support our efforts and enrich our catalog with interesting items that were used by them on the frontlines. These pants were used by a soldier who served in the "zero zone" (frontline) and were worn in close combat areas. The pants show significant wear, indicating they were frequently used.Overall condition as shown in the photos.

A photograph of a lieutenant in the Polish Armed Forces, featuring the characteristic officer's uniform and epaulets commonly known as "trzepaczki." The photo is signed "P Hali od Tuska."Dimensions: 7.5 cm x 10.4 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.

Shield-shaped badge made of red fabric, with a white border. In the center of the shield is a white mermaid holding a sabre and a shield (the Coat of Arms of Warsaw). This is the Identification Badge of the 2nd Polish Corps under General Anders, worn on the left sleeve of the uniform.Dimensions: 4.5 cm x 4 cm.Overall condition as shown in the pictures.

The offered Luftwaffe officer's jacket is an authentic piece of uniform worn by the German Air Force during World War II. Made from high-quality materials and preserved in very good condition, it is an excellent example of German military craftsmanship from the period 1933-1945. The jacket is missing shoulder boards and epaulets.Overall condition is good, as shown in the pictures.

Polish Armed Forces Battledress of Sergeant J. Grzelki, Soldier of the 5th Kresowa Infantry DivisionThe jacket comes from the famous collection of the late Laskowski from Kołobrzeg. The uniform includes documentation in the form of two inventory numbers: "KS2212 Sergeant 5KDP" and "KS2212 8.09.99 Środa" — likely the date it was acquired for the collection, as well as a note with the following content:“Dear Mr. Wincenty, Attached are the agreed items. All insignia are in the left inner pocket of the sergeant’s jacket. This uniform belonged to Sergeant J. Grzelki. I will try to find out more about this person. Please call to confirm if the package arrived undamaged. Phone XXX, Best regards, Sylwia and Cezary J.”The Battle Dress P37 jacket is single-breasted, fastened with four buttons and a clasp at the bottom, with the opening on the left side. The collar has the characteristic pointed stitching with infantry-colored collar flaps (navy blue with yellow piping). On both shoulders, below the shoulder seam, there are red recognition signs with the inscription "POLAND." The left shoulder bears the 5th Kresowa Infantry Division insignia, and below that, on the right shoulder, there is the British 8th Army insignia. The shoulder straps are for the rank of sergeant. The collar flaps were likely added later.Above the left pocket, there are the following awards: Cross of Merit with Swords (swords missing), Military Medal, Monte Cassino Cross, 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, British Defence Medal, and British War Medal. The award bar is made of plastic (some parts are missing).Condition: As shown in the pictures.

A photograph of Sergeant Zygmunt Riedel, born on December 23, 1899. His uniform displays the Commemorative Medal for the 1918-1921 War, the Tenth Anniversary of Regained Independence Medal, and badges including the Legion Cross, the Commemorative Badge of the 1st Brigade of the Legions, and the 10th Infantry Regiment Badge. On the sleeves, there are chevrons indicating the number of years spent on the front lines. On the reverse side of the photograph, there are inscriptions: "Ministerstwo Spraw Wojskowych. Legitymacja Osobista. Numer 39/272."Dimensions: 5.9 cm x 7.9 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.

A portrait photograph of Sergeant Zygmunt Riedel, born on December 23, 1899. His uniform displays the Independence Medal, the Commemorative Medal for the 1918-1921 War, the Tenth Anniversary of Regained Independence Medal, as well as the following badges: the Legion Cross, the Commemorative Badge of the 1st Brigade of the Legions, the 10th Infantry Regiment Badge, and the Commemorative Badge for Ideological Prisoners. On the sleeves of his jacket, there are chevrons indicating years of service on the front lines.Dimensions: 5.9 cm x 7.7 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.

A portrait photograph of a second lieutenant in an officer's uniform wz.1927 and a wz.19 rogatywka (cap), holding a captured Russian officer's saber model 1827/09.Dimensions: 6 cm x 9.2 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.

Vinyl - 2 Iron Maiden LPs, 13 x 12", 1 10" and 8 x 7" to include The Number Of The Beast, Piece Of Mind, Man On The Edge (12" pic disc), The Wicker Man (12" pic disc), Out Of The Silent Planet (12" pic disc), The Number Of The Beat (12" pic disc), The Trooper (12" pic disc), Wasted Years (ltd double 12"), Running Free (ltd double 12"), Woman In Uniform (ltd double 12"), Run To The Hills (ltd double 12"), 2 Minutes To Midnight (ltd double 12"), Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter, From Here To Eternity (poster sleeve), Virus (poster sleeve), The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg (clear 10"), The Angel & The Gambler (pic disc 7"), Wildest Dreams (green vinyl), Rainmaker (blue vinyl), The Number Of The Beast (red vinyl, with poster), The Trooper (blue vinyl, with poster), Different World (pic disc) and others. Vg+ overall

'RAJ' CHESS GAMES TABLE, FRANKLIN MINT the table with simulated ivory chess board insert to top and with single frieze drawer containing the gaming pieces, each piece modelled as a single figure, some in uniform the table top 52cm square

A Victorian Tortoiseshell and Piqué Work Brooch, of flowerhead panelled form, detailed with foliage, 3.5cm diameter; An Antique Style Shell Cameo Brooch, the oval panel carved with the portrait of a lady, between uniform bar stamped "JG&S" "9CT"; A Pair of Jet Coloured Clip On Earrings, in the form of flowerheads. (3)

A Vintage Single Stone Diamond Set Bar Brooch, the brilliant cut diamond circular collet set to uniform slim band, stamped "9ct & 18ct WHITE", together with an antique style stone set bar brooch. (2)

A Vintage 9ct Gold Single Stone Ring, the elongated oval stone collet set within beaded style border, to bifurcated shoulders and uniform slim band (finger size N), in a vintage ring box.

A Two-Tone Diamond Set Dress Ring, the brilliant cut diamonds collet set to geometric style setting and uniform band stamped "18ct" (rose) (finger size L).

A Stone Set Cocktail Ring, of abstract spray design, alternate gem set (one stone loose), to openwork crossover design, between uniform band stamped "18K" (finger size O).

A Victorian Diamond and Turquoise Etruscan Ring, the old cut diamond set to star-shaped setting, within a graduated turquoise bead surround, claw set throughout, between uniform band stamped "B.K&T" "18CT" (finger size L1/2) (total weight 4.9grams).Slight colour difference in metal to shank may be evident of resizing, no signs of thinning. Allover abrasions with some minor areas of pitting. No stones missing however some stones show signs of damage (small chips), some claws would benefit from repointing. The diamond appears to be securely set, but does have a chip to table.

A Modern (950) Platinum Diamond and Ruby Ring, the brilliant cut centre stone four claw set between channel set shoulders and uniform band engraved to inner shank, (finger size L1/2) (5.5grams).

A Vintage Smokey Quartz Single Stone Ring, the round stone circular claw set within abstract petal style setting, to uniform band stamped "14K" (finger size L1/2) (5.7grams total weight), in a vintage ring box.

A 14ct Gold Clasped Beaded Hardstone Necklace, the clasp of textured sphere form, suspending knotted heardstone beads of uniform size, 44cm long.

A 9ct Gold Single Stone Diamond Ring, the brilliant cut diamond circular collet set, to wide uniform band (finger size M) (8.6grams).

An Antique Three Stone Buckle Ring, the collet set stones between scroll work setting and applied buckle decoration, to uniform band (worn) (finger size L) (2.8grams).The hallmark and makers mark are still visible, no signs of rubbing. The shank does show signs of thinning and is slightly misshapen. Cross style decoration around the band is also worn. All stones have notable signs of wear due to age and wear, however appear to be set securely.

An 18ct White Gold Single Stone Diamond Ring, the round brilliant cut diamond, four claw set between tapered shoulders and uniform band (finger size L1/2) (3.7grams), in a green heartshape ring box.The diamond measures approximately 5mm x 5mm.

An Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Set AEI Monogram Motif Brooch, 'Amity' 'Eternity' 'Infinity', stone set throughout, (no apparent marks), in a vintage fitted box.*2004 Hugh Rice, Hull, Insurance Valuation states; assortment of synthetic and natural rubies and emeralds, appraised as 18ct gold. All stones appear to be of uniform cut. Some chips/nibbles noted, some claws to setting would benefit to retipping.The pin sits securely, no obvious signs of repair. 9grams in weight. 2cm x 2cm approx.

A Vintage 9ct Gold Stone Set Cluster Ring, claw set throughout within ornate scroll setting, between uniform band (finger size Q); A 9ct Gold Stone Set Dress Ring, circular claw set to centre between bifurcated shoulders (finger size O) (4.3grams). (2)

A Pair of Large Diamond Set Cluster Earrings, claw set throughout with uniform brilliant cut stones, stamped "K18" (hinged hoop backs / post fitting, one misshapen).1.6cm width (from point to point). The diamonds have allover visible inclusions under 10x loupe giving a silver/grey hue.

A Full Eternity Style Ring, of uniform design, stamped "9CT SYN SPINEL" (finger size N), another similar, of openwork twist design, stamped "9CT" (finger size L1/2) (total weight 5grams).

A Modernist Style Diamond and Stone Set Brooch, the elongated centre stone, set within four brilliant cut diamonds, to uniform slim bar, 5.7cm long.

A GREY PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACEcomprising a single row of uniform grey cultured pearls from c.8.5mm, secured with a stylised tongue and groove clasp in 14ct white gold, set with two grey cultured pearls of c.6.0mm and single cut diamonds, and safety catch, c.43.2cm / 17.0in, (c.45.9g)

An RAF uniform.

A set of seven WWII medals awarded to H. A. Stokes including the 1939-1945 Star, the Italy Star, the Africa Star, the Burma Star, the Atlantic Star, the 1939-1945 Medal and a Naval General Service Medal inscribed 'P/MX.803915.H.A Stokes. EL.RN', also a modern Dutch Cross medal and a small quantity of uniform and arm badges.

Abzeichen für Maschinengewehr-Scharfschützen, 1. WK. Eisenblech auf Stoff. Beigegeben: Originales Schwarzweiß-Foto des Trägers in Uniform.

Unbekannter Maler (18. Jh.) Friedrich der Große in Uniform. Öl/Lwd. (doubliert, verkürzt). 65x 48 cm (im Oval). Rahmen mit Krone.

English School, early 19th century A view of a Flemish village, with soldiers in Scottish military uniformoil on panel42 x 52.5cmProvenance: Purchased in 1917 from the sale of the contents of Myshall Lodge in County Carlow, Ireland, owned by the Weld family; thence by descent.Condition ReportOverall: 54.5 x 65.5cmThe is a 6cm split to the panel in the centre of the left edge. The panel has a small loss to the upper right corner and is slightly bowed in the centre. Surface dirt and discolouration. There are two brighter areas where the painting has been selectively cleaned in the upper left corner and to the left edge, lower centre. There is a patch of overpaint to the centre of the right edge. Under UV light much of the surface is obscured by a thick layer of varnish, however some areas of overpainting are visible to the background and sky. The paint has been faced and consolidated in the lower centre.

A Roll of Honour Medal R.A.O.B Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes and a naval officer's dress uniform slide / epaulette

A collection of vintage postcards, mostly early 20th century to 1920s - the majority topographical but also including a small number of greetings cards, humorous cards and real photographic including young men in military uniform and dogs; plus a small number of postwar postcards; and a books, The Art of Swimming, by J. A. Jarvis, Amateur Champion, pub. Sampson Low, Marston & Co Ltd, London 1907, second edition.

A collection of mid-20th century Scouting interest books, uniform, badges and ephemera - including a Bukta cub scout cap and a Kangol scout beret; red and green wool garters; four neckerchiefs; 16 x books including The Gilwell Book, 2nd ed. 1930; various booklets, pamphlets and other ephemera including Islington Boy Scouts Association items; etc.

Hamacher, Alfred (1862 Breslau - Berlin 1935) Robert Hahn (1883-1940) Zwei Portraitdarstellungen: a) "Pascha Kurt Kalau vom Hofe, Konteradmiral und Reorganisator der türkischen Hochseeflotte" in Uniform und b) seine Gemahlin, gemalt von Rob. Hahn "Erna Kalau vom Hofe geborene Clifford Kocq", so verso auf Vita beschrieben. Öl/Lwd. je auf Platte aufgezogen (rest.), re. o. sign./dat. 1910 bzw. li. u. sign. 87x 64 bzw. 77x 60 cm. R.

Zwei kleine Miniaturen (Preußen, 18./19. Jh.). Offizier in Uniform und Junge mit Hund. Gouachen (Altersspuren). 1x verglaster Boden mit Haarlocke. D. 3 bzw. 3,5 cm.

Portraitist (um 1800) Herr in Uniform. Öl/Lwd. (stark rest.). Ca. 55x 48 cm. Original-Rahmen (besch.).

A silver gilt and enamelled bead bracelet with uniform links  stamped 9305

An Antonia Salmon ceramic vase of squat, bulbous form, finished in marbled and similar grey designs, in uniform textured bands  bears an engraved monogram  10"h  15"dia

A late Victorian silver quaiche with hollow tab handles, applied wire rims and a uniform foliate frieze  Pairpoint Brothers, London 1898  5"dia  (approx. 7.8 grms)

A miscellany of German Nazi era badges: to include a Motorstaffel NSKK; and other embroidered uniform emblems (Please Note: this lot is subject to the statement made in the Auctioneers Glossary of Certain Terms under 'Militaria & Associated Items' in the Terms & Conditions of Sale)

A rare and unusual Great War ‘seaplane incident’ George Cross (exchange A.M.) and Second World War C.B.E. group of eight awarded to Group Captain P. D. ‘Robbie’ Robertson, Royal Air Force, late Merchant Navy and Royal Naval Air Service His heroic efforts to save his pilot from the blazing wreckage of their seaplane in February 1918 left him with such severe burns to his face, hands and legs ‘that his recovery was for some time in doubt’ The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military), Commander’s 2nd type neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, with its Garrard & Co. case of issue; George Cross (Act. Flight Cdr. Paul Douglas Robertson, R.N.A.S. 1918) with its Royal Mint case of issue; British War Medal 1914-20 (Capt. P. D. Robertson. R.A.F.); Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18 (Paul D. Robertson); Victory Medal 1914-19 (Capt. P. D. Robertson. R.A.F.); Defence & War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1937, the last seven mounted for wearing, together with an earlier mounted set of related miniature dress medals (8), with the A.M. up front, generally very fine (9) £16,000-£20,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Glendining’s, November 1999. Just three members of the Royal Naval Air Service received exchange-George Crosses. A.M. London Gazette 18 June 1918: ‘The King has been pleased to award the Albert Medal to Acting Flight Commander Paul Douglas Roberston, R.N.A.S., in recognition of his gallantry in endeavouring to save life in February last. The circumstances as follows: On the 28th February 1918 a Seaplane got out of control and spun to the ground. Acting Flight Commander Robertson, the Observer, jumped from the machine just before it reached the ground and landed safely, as the ground was marshy. The Pilot, Flight Lieutenant H. C. Lemon was imprisoned in the Seaplane, which, on striking the ground, immediately burst into flames, and notwithstanding that the vicinity of the Seaplane was quickly a furnace of blazing petrol, and that heavy bombs, a number of rounds of ammunition, and the reserve petrol tank were all likely to explode, Acting Flight Commander Robertson returned and endeavoured to extricate the Pilot, and only desisted when he had been so severely burned in the face, hands and leg that his recovery was for some time in doubt. He displayed the greatest gallantry, self-sacrifice and disregard of danger in his efforts to extricate the Pilot.’ C.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1944. Paul Douglas Robertson was born at Willesden, Middlesex on 30 April 1891, the son of a Master Mariner and Marine Superintendent, a profession that led to young Paul being educated in London, Jamaica and Australia. In August 1907, he followed his father into the merchant service, when he became an indentured apprentice to George Thompson & Co. Ltd. and he subsequently qualified for his certificates of competency as Second Mate and First Mate. But the advent of aviation and the progression of war persuaded him to change direction, and, in October 1915, he was commissioned in the Royal Naval Air Service as a Temporary Probationary Flight Sub. Lieutenant. Having then taken his aviator’s certificate (No. 2454) in a Grahame-White Biplane at R.N.A.S. Chingford on 9 February 1916, he was posted to the seaplane base at Calshot. In January 1917, he transferred to R.N.A.S. Killingholme in North Lincolnshire, from whence he would have flown patrols over the North Sea; his service record notes him as having attacked an enemy submarine on 27 June 1917, ‘results unknown.’ Then in February 1918, on being promoted to Acting Flight Commander, Robertson took command of the Hornsea Mere Sub. Station in Yorkshire. It was in this capacity that he teamed-up with Flight Lieutenant Hubert Lemon for a patrol on the 28th, their Large Seaplane taking off at 1647 hours but, when at 2,500 feet, it ‘spun to the ground and burst into flames’; his service record refers. His bravery on that occasion, in attempting to rescue the pilot from the blazing wreckage of their aircraft, led to an Admiralty recommendation for an Albert Medal in Bronze, although it is said that other members of the relevant committee considered that ‘a recommendation for the Gold Medal could have been justified.’ The extent of the burns to his face led to the loss of his left eye but he was able to attend an investiture at Buckingham Palace on 31 October 1918. Roberston obtained a regular commission as a Flight Lieutenant in the newly formed Royal Air Force and gained steady promotion in the inter-war period, being appointed a Group Captain in July 1939. His appointments in the Second World War included a tour of duty in Canada 1940-42, including service as the Operations Station Commander at R.C.A.F. Patricia Bay, Vancouver Island, B.C., and, on his return to the U.K., command of the R.A.F. Station, Squires Gate, near Blackpool, for which he was awarded the C.B.E. He had earlier been mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 2 June 1943, refers). Placed on the Retired List in December 1945, Robertson settled in Cornwall, and he exchanged his Albert Medal for the George Cross in 1972. Following the death of his wife, he emigrated to Auckland, New Zealand, where he died in August 1975. Sold with a quantity of original documentation, including his Federation Aeronautique Internationale (British Empire) Aviator’s Certificate (No. 2454), with portrait photograph, dated 9 February 1916; a photograph album of mainly Second World War interest, including career notes, images from the recipient’s visit to the wreck of the Tirpitz in 1945, and pasted down mention in despatches certificate, dated 2 June 1943; a presentation programme for the 10th reunion of old Squire’s Gate personnel, October 1955, and an album containing numerous watercolour pictures by the recipient, including still life and nautical subject matter. Also sold with a quantity of presentation pieces, including a silver tankard, with hallmarks for Sheffield 1942 and engraved inscription, ‘Presented to Group Capt. P. D. Robertson C.B.E., A.M. from the Officers R.A.F. Squires Gate Oct 1st 1945’; a silver cigarette box, with gold inlay and initials ‘PDR’ to lid, hallmarks for Birmingham 1953 and engraved side inscription, ‘To G. Capt. P. D. Roberston, C.B.E., A.M., from members of No. 3 S. of G.S. (Squires Gate) incorporating Brooklands Aviation Ltd.’; a silver cigarette case, with engraved R.A.F. Wings to front of case, gilt interior, hallmarks for Birmingham 1940; a silver vests case, hallmarks for Birmingham 1923, with engraved initials ‘PDR’ to front of case; a damaged metal cigarette case with engraved interior inscription, ‘A small token of my great respect for my master F./Lt. P. D. Robertson, October 13th 1927’; together with a cut out section of uniform bearing his R.A.F. Wings and medal ribands, and a small quantity of buttons and studs. Please note that this lot is not suitable for shipping, but can be hand delivered within mainland Britain by prior arrangement.

Seven: Commander (Engineer) J. N. Millar, Royal Canadian Navy, late Royal Navy British War and Victory Medals (M.32119 J. N. Millar. A/E.R.A.4. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal, Canadian issue in silver; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver; United States of America, United States Merchant Marine War Medal 1941-45, bronze, mounted court-style for display; together with the recipient’s British Empire Service League Canadian Legion medal, gilt and enamel, the reverse engraved ‘Jack N. Millar New York (USA 120) 1955-57’, with top ‘Past Commander’ riband bar, lacquered, very fine Pair: Gunner H. D. Forbes, Canadian Field Artillery British War and Victory Medals (340434 Gnr. H. D. Forbes. C.F.A.) nearly extremely fine (10) £80-£100 --- John Nelson Millar was born in Glasgow on 24 September 1896 and enlisted in the Royal Navy for hostilities only on 21 June 1918, borne on the books of H.M.S. Venerable as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class from 28 October 1918. He was shore demobilised on 20 February 1919. Emigrating to the United States of America in 1923, he founded an elevator repair service, based in Newark, New Jersey, and following the outbreak of the Second World War offered his services to the United States Navy, but was rejected by virtue of not being a United States citizen. Instead, he proceed to Canada, and was commissioned Lieutenant (Engineer) in the Royal Canadian Navy on a hostilities only basis on 17 November 1942. He was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Commander (Engineer) on 5 September 1948, and died on 3 June 1962. Sold with copied service papers Henry Dean Forbes attested for the 69th Battery, Canadian Expeditionary Force at Toronto on 10 December 1914 and served overseas with the 6th Canadian Field Artillery in France. He was demobilised in August 1919, and was permitted to proceed on discharge to Chicago, United States of America. Sold with the recipient’s Discharge Certificate; Permit to proceed to the United States in Uniform on Discharge; a letter to the recipient's mother in Chicago from the Chaplain at Witley camp, sent during the War; and a leather bound set of the Book of Common Prayer and Hymnal, Oxford University Press, the cover page of the former inscribed ‘To dear Dad, from Erthel, Christmas 1925’, and later inscribed ‘At rest. May 24th 1934 - 77 years’.

The mounted group of four miniature dress medals attributed to Colonel H. W. Pearse, East Surrey Regiment Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Rel. of Ladysmith, Transvaal; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, mounted as worn; together with a silver pocket watch, the reverse engraved ‘Robert Pearse 1891. Hugh Pearse 1910.’, nearly extremely fine (4) £240-£280 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- D.S.O. London Gazette 27 September 1901: ‘In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa.’ Hugh Woodhouse Pearse was born on 13 August 1855, the son of the Reverend Robert Pearse, and was commissioned Ensign in the 70th Regiment of Foot on 11 February 1875 and joined the Regiment in India, serving with them during the Second Afghan War. Appointed Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, Commissariat and Transport Staff, on 13 August 1881, he was promoted Captain on 30 June 1883, and was Adjutant of the Volunteers from 15 January 1889 to 13 January 1894. Promoted Major on 12 July 1892, he served in South Africa during the Boer War from 1899 to 1902, being present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including the action at Colenso; the operations of 17 to 24 January 1900, and the action at Spion Kop; the operations of 5 to 7 February 1900, and the action at Vaal Kranz; and the operations on Tugela Heights, and the action at Pieter's Hill. Promoted Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel on 29 November 1900, he was appointed to the command of the 2nd Battalion, East Surrey Regiment (as the 70th Foot had become) on 20 February 1901, after Colonel Harris had been wounded, and saw further service during the operations in the Transvaal from 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902; and the operations in the Orange River Colony in May 1901. For his services in South Africa he was twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 8 February 1902 and 29 July 1902), and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. Subsequently promoted Brevet Colonel on 10 February 1904, and confirmed in that rank on 25 February 1907, he served from that latter dated as Assistant Director of Dress and Clothing, H.Q. of Army, and finally retired on 25 February 1911, after 36 years’ service. In retirement he was the author of The History of the East Surrey Regiment 1702-1914, and he died in October 1919. Note: The recipient’s full-sized medals, together with other family medals, are held by the Queen’s Royal Surrey Regiment Museum. Sold with a watercolour portrait of Colonel Pearse, in uniform, inscribed ‘To Col. Pearse D.S.O. from L. G. F. Aug. 2. 1915.’, mounted in an attractive gilt glazed frame.

A Great War ‘Egyptian Theatre’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant J. Hilson, 1st Regiment, South African Infantry, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 12 October 1916 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2179 Sgt. J. C. Hilson. 1st. S.A.I.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals, with small M.I.D. oak leaves (Sjt. J. C. Hilson. 1st S.A.I.); Memorial Plaque (John Clarke Hilson) glue residue to the reverse of all, lightly polished, good very fine (4) £600-£800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 22 September 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great coolness under heavy fire and did fine work throughout the operations.’ John Clarke Hilson was born in Airdrie, Scotland, around 1877, the husband of Lucy Helena Hilson of Renfrew Street, Cambridge, East London. Listed as a customs officer with former service in the B.S.A. Police, Kaffrarian Rifles and Eastern Rifles, he attested for the South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 25 August 1915 and was sent to England. Embarked at Devonport per H.M.T. Saxonia 29 December 1915, he disembarked at Alexandria 12 January 1916 and was sent to Mersa Matruh. Transferred to the harbourside town of Sollum, he was Mentioned in Despatches by the Commander in Chief (Egyptian Operations) on 16 March 1916 and was awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry during the campaign. Posted to France in April 1916, Hilson was taken on strength of the 2nd Regiment and sent to the Western Front. Reported as wounded in action 21 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme, his service record notes a gunshot wound to the right arm and evacuation to the King George Hospital on Stamford Street, Waterloo, London. He was subsequently discharged after 8 days of medical attention and was soon back fighting alongside his comrades, but was killed in action during heavy fighting for control of the Butte de Warlencourt - a 60 foot high hill with commanding views near the town of Bapaume in the Pas de Calais department of Northern France. Initially buried near where he fell in no man’s land, his body was later exhumed by the G.R.U. and transferred to Warlencourt New British Cemetery. Sold with corresponding miniature dress medals, copied service record and private research, including a photocopied image of the recipient in military uniform.

Llanfihangel Rhosycorn, Carmarthen, Great War Tribute Medal, 32mm, silver, hallmarks for Birmingham 1920, the obverse bearing the allegorical figure of ‘Winged Victory’ bearing an olive wreath in each arm suspended over the heads of a soldier and sailor in uniform, the sailor sitting astride a naval gun barrel, the reverse reading ‘War Hero - Llanfihangel Rhosycorn - 1914 -1918’ and engraved ‘D. Evans Gwastedd [for service] L.C. France’, with small ring suspension, nearly extremely fine, rare £60-£80

Pair: Private W. T. James, 1st Regiment, South African Infantry, late South African Field Telegraph and Postal Corps 1914-15 Star (Pte. W. T. James S.A.F.T. & P.C.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Pte. W. T. James. 1st. S.A.I.) glue residue to the reverse of both, the Star a little polished, nearly very fine Pair: Private A. F. A. Leigh, 1st Regiment, South African Infantry 1914-15 Star (Pte. A. F. A. Leigh 1st. Infantry); Bilingual Victory 1914-19 (Pte. A. F. Leigh. 1st. S.A.I.) glue residue to reverse of both, good very fine Pair: Private T. Winter, 1st Regiment, South African Infantry British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte. T. Winter. 1st. S.A.I.) glue residue to the reverse of both, good very fine (6) £100-£140 --- Walter Thomas James, a telegraphist, was born in Exeter around 1875 and initially with the Eastern Force as a Signaller in the S.A. Field Telegraph and Postal Corps. He later attested for the 1st South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 17 September 1915 and arrived on the Western Front in time for the opening exchanges of the Battle of the Somme. Wounded in action 20 July 1916, his service record notes an injury to the left thigh; evacuated from Boulogne to the City of London Military Hospital, the wound ended his campaign and he was demobilised at Wynberg on 28 November 1917. Alan Frederick Arthur Leigh was born in Durban in 1894, the son of Mrs. K. Leigh of Pietmaritzburg, Natal. He initially served with the Durban Light Infantry in German South West Africa before attesting for the 1st South African Infantry on 7 March 1917. Posted to the Western Front, he was killed in action on 20 September 1917 in Belgium and is commemorated upon the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. Thomas Winter embarked from Cape Town to England per Dunvegan Castle on 13 September 1917. Posted to the Western Front with the 1st South African Infantry, he is recorded as missing in action on 24 March 1918 during the opening stages of the German Spring Offensive. Confirmed in May as a Prisoner of War, he was repatriated on 20 December 1918 and disembarked at Cape Town per Cawdor Castle on 24 April 1919. Sold with copied service record for all three recipients and a fine copied photograph of Private Leigh in uniform.

Five: Gunner E. Galloway, Royal Artillery General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine, Palestine 1945-48, second clasp loose on riband, as issued (826118. Gnr. E. Galloway. R.A.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, good very fine Three: Gunner S. Brown, Royal Artillery Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (1074853 Gnr. S. Brown RA.) nearly extremely fine (8) £80-£100 --- Ernest Galloway attested for the Royal Artillery in 1933 and served in Palestine with 7th Brigade, Royal Artillery. Discharged in 1955, he is later recorded as ‘Pensioner 5/59’. Sydney Brown was born on 28 December 1914 and enlisted for the Royal Artillery at Dover on 12 September 1940. He was later discharged from 265th Field Battery, R.A. on 1 January 1946. Sold with the recipient’s Soldier’s Service and Pay Book, Soldier’s Release Book, Certificate of Transfer to Army Reserve, a fine full-length portrait photograph of Brown in military uniform and two further group photographs.

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 ...

British Army General’s Insignia. A General officer’s single epaulette removed from a service dress uniform with King’s crown, all metal insignia, a pair of bullion wire crossed sword & baton epaulette ranks removed from a uniform, a General officer’s King’s crown bronze service dress cap badge, a General officer’s bullion King’s crown bullion wire cap badge, two matching pairs of General officer’s gorget patches removed from uniforms with General’s mounted buttons of a sword and baton within a wreath of gilt oak leaves, good, service worn condition (9) £90-£120

Geschenkvase mit Portrait Kaiser Wilhelms II. KPM Berlin, um 1914 Weimar-Deckelvase. Partiell kobaltblauer, lindgrüner und paillefarbener Fond. Auf der Schauseite das fein gemalte Brustbildnis Wilhelms II. in Uniform mit Schärpe und Ordensschmuck in ovaler Reliefgoldrahmung mit erbeerrotem und grünem Email. Auf der Rückseite ligiertes Monogramm WR II unter Reichskrone in Reliefgold auf silberfarbenem Fond, eingefasst von reliefiertem, vergoldetem Lorbeerkranz und farbig gehöhter Reliefgoldrahmung. Mäander, Floralfriese und Blütenstauden in Reliefgold mit farbigem Email. Goldkonturen. Entsprechend dekorierter Deckel mit Zapfenknauf. Vasenkorpus zweiteilig verschraubt. H. 51 cm (1 Henkel rep.). 1. Wahl. Blaue Szeptermarke. Malereimarke. Jahresbuchstabe O. Eine ähnliche Vase in: Aus allerhöchster Schatulle, Kaiserliche Geschenke, Ausstellungskatalog Potsdam-Museum/ Haus Hohenzollern, 2008, S. 57. (60754)

The Strand Magazine Vol. V, [featuring 6 Sherlock Holmes stories], all gilt edges, some bumping/rubbing at boards, some splitting at front joint, London: George Newnes, 1893._ TWAIN, Mark. Life on the Mississippi, FIRST UK ed., London: Chatto & Windus, 1883._TWAIN, Mark. A Tramp Abroad, London: Chatto & Windus, 1880._TWAIN, Mark. Pudd’n-Head Wilson, blue-cloth uniform ed., London: Chatto & Windus, 1894._AUSTEN, Jane. Volume the First, juvenilia published from manuscripts held in the Bodleian library, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1933._AUSTEN, Jane. The Watsons a Fragment, juvenilia published from the manuscripts held in the Bodleian, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1927._ELLIOT, George. Scenes of Clerical Life, London: Macmillan, 1906._ELLIOT, George. Romolo, 1886._HENTY, G. A. No Surrender, FIRST ed., foxing at end-leaves, owner inscription, London: Blackie & Son, 1900._THACKERAY, W. M. Pendennis._THACKARAY, W. M. The Newcomes, FIRST ed., spotting and toning at end-leaves, London: Bradbury & Evans, 1854._ JAMES, G. W. Indians of the Painted Desert Region, Boston: Little, Brown & co., 1903._PRICHARD, Rees. The Welshman’s Candle, with wear, 1807._SCOTT, Sir Walter. Anne of Geirestein, FIRST ed., original cloth, Edinburgh: Cadell, 1829. (3) _SCOTT, Sir Walter. Landscape-Historical Illustrations of the Waverley Novels, contemporary leather binding, 2 volumes, 9.1/2 x 6.1/2 inches, (2) _SCOTT, Sir Walter. The Lay of the Last Minstrel, bound with wooden boards ‘grown in the pleasure grounds…at Abbotsford’, wear at spine, splitting at front hinge, spotting prelims, gift inscription, Edinburgh: John Ross, 1872._SURTEES, R. S. “Ask Mama” or, the Richest Commoner in England, subscription ed., original cloth, London: Bradbury, Agnew & co., c. 1900._LONG, William. J. School of the Woods, later full-calf binding, 1902._DEFOE, Daniel. Robinson Crusoe, Illustrated by Walter Paget, London: Cassell, 1894._GASKELL, Mrs E. Cranford, London: Bliss, Sands & co., 1896._TROLLOPE, Anthony. Orley Farm, FIRST ed., 2 volumes, frontispiece to vol. 1 re-attached, frontispiece to vol. 2 a facsimile, London: Chapman & Hall, 1862. (2) _BORROW, George. Romany Rye, FIRST ed., 2 volumes, contemporary half-calf, some spotting, London: John Murray, 1857 (28)

WOOLF, Virginia. Mrs. Dalloway, FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, 8vo, publisher's maroon cloth, [1-6], 7-293pp., tipped-in advertisement for Boots Book-Lovers' Library, contents mostly very good & bright, roughly cut edges, a few leaves with pale marginal stains, rear endpapers slightly worn with an early library label on pastedown, cloth discoloured & worn, London: Published by Leonard & Virginia Woolf at the Hogarth Press, 1925. Together with first editions of The Common Reader, 1925; Flush, 1933; The Moment, 1947; The Captain's Death Bed, 1950; A Writer's Diary, 1953; Granite and Rainbow, 1958; Roger Fry, 1940; Between the Acts, second impression, 1941; A Haunted House, fourth impression, 1947; The Death of the Moth, fourth impression, 1945, and others, including uniform editions, later printings, and biographical & bibliographical works on Woolf. Condition varied, some with unclipped dust-jackets designed by Vanessa Bell, sold as one collection with all faults (24)

A VICTORIAN OFFICER'S MAMELUKE-HILTED LEVÉE SWORD, MID-19TH CENTURY, ◉ POSSIBLY FOR THE LANCASHIRE HUSSARSof regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched with scrolling foliage and the crowned Royal cypher on each face, brass hilt cast with scrolls in low relief, applied with a silver rose head on each face in the centre, ivory grips, in its black-painted iron scabbard with brass mounts comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each with a ring for suspension, 78.3 cm blade This sword particularly resembles the levée swords of the 11th Hussars. The Lancashire Hussars were noted for adopting many features of 11th Hussars uniform; they were also known to have had a Mameluke sword which they retained for levées. Their regimental badge was a rose. It is quite likely that this scabbard was originally bright before being painted black between the gilt mounts. It seems very possible that this sword is that of the Lancashire Hussars.

Assorted military uniform (box)