BOSLEYS ~ WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH 2006UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
Many of the lots are photographed in the catalogue which
is lavishly illustrated in both colour and black and white
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| BOSLEYS ~ WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH 2006 UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT Many of the lots are photographed in the catalogue which is lavishly illustrated in both colour and black and white ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE |
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873 South of Ireland Yeomanry Officer’s tunic. A rare and attractive 1902-08 example of green melton cloth with scarlet facing to the collar. This is mounted with a gold bullion shamrock bearing SIY and is edged with gold lace of shamrock design. The cuffs are decorated with gimp cord Austrian knows and the shoulder cords are of Hussar pattern bearing rank stars indicating a Lieutenant. Complete with regimental buttons to the front and a pair to the back. Lining shot, a few moth traces not effect the overall appearance. GC (£300 - £400) Raised 7th March 1900 as South Irish Horse, 1902 redesigned South of Ireland Yeomanry, 1908 reverted to South Irish Horse, disbanded 1922. |
| 874 Victorian Middlesex Yeomanry Captain’s tunic. A rare pre 1881 example retaining rank insignia to the collar. Green melton cloth, with velvet facings to the cuffs, which are also decorated with gold bullion cord Austrian knots. The collar with gold lace and a Crown and Star rank insignia. Each breast ornamented with five drop loop gold bullion cord lines, with concealed hook and eye fastening and bullion olivettes. The interior with lining. The tunic remains fresh, and bullion bright. GC (£250 - £300) |
| 875 Staffordshire Yeomanry Field Officer’s 1881 pattern Tunic A scarce example of dark blue melton cloth with scarlet facings to collar and cuffs, the latter elaborately decorated with silver lace, of Field Officer pattern. Collar with double lace band. Silver twisted cord shoulder straps with Victorian crowned silvered regimental buttons. Rank Crowns post 1901 indicating Major. Six plaited silver cord drop loops to each breast. Concealed hook and eye fastening and loop and olivettes fastening (one absent). Lining to the interior with age wear. Overall condition good, silver dulled to near black. (£150 - £200) |
| 876 Sherwood Rangers Officer’s tunic. A rare example of green melton cloth, with ornate mohair yellow cord Austrian knots to each cuff. The collar retains gilt metal bugle devices and the tunic is complete with post 1901 Regimental buttons. To the shoulders, interlinked chains, mounted with a single rank star indicating a Second Lieutenant. GC, hooks to collar now absent. (£150 - £200) |
| 877 Westminster Dragoons Rare khaki uniform. A rare example tailored for Captain P.H. Illingworth in 1905. The uniform is of special regimental pattern. Khaki cotton cloth, with purple facings to the collar and cuffs. The latter also decorated with a fine silver cord line. The collar is tailored to be worn standing or down to form a V shape. To the left breast a single QSA ribbon and to the shoulder strap Captain rank. Complete with gilt buttons mounted with a post 1901 crown. The interior with label giving the owner’s name and date July 1905. ... Accompanied by breeches, these with a purple line to the welt. Near VGC. (2 parts) (£200 - £300) Captain Percy Hodden Illingworth served in South Africa as a Private with the 9th Company 3rd Bn Imperial Yeomanry (Yorkshire Hussars) gaining the QSA with clasps Wittebergen and Cape Colony. He was appointed a Captain in the Westminster Dragoons on the 22nd November 1911. His name does not appear in the 1914 Army List |
| 878 Victorian Westmoreland and Cumberland Yeomanry tunic. A rare late 19th Century scarlet Eton style example with white facings worn by a Sergeant Major. Across the breast 19 loops of silver bullion cord, with silvered ball pattern plain buttons. The right sleeve with large padded silver bullion four bar chevron and Crown. Scarlet remains fresh, silver bright. GC (£150 - £250) |
| 879 80th Lancashire RV (Liverpool Press Guard) Officer’s scarlet tunic circa 1856-68. A rare Colonel’s example of scarlet melton cloth, the collar, cuffs, front and skirt edged with white piping. The collar with silver lace top and bottom bears bears on each side a Crown, Bath Star and bullion flaming grenade. Slender single loop silver wire shoulder cords. The silver plated buttons bear Crowned cypher with flaming grenade below (six now absent). Some stains, quilted silk lining shot, collar lining AF. (£200 - £400) Formed 8th January 1861 adopting the title “Liverpool Press Guard” the following year. Became 19th Corps in 1880. This particular tunic formed part of the Bill Carman Collection and was illustrated in the November 2002 MHS Bulletin. |
| 880 Prince of Wale’s Scinde Horse Officer’s Kurta. A good rare example dark blue melton cloth with red facings to collar, shoulders and cuffs. The collar and front ornamented with one inch gold lace of regimental pattern, the cuffs lavishly ornamented with gold cord knots and tracery. Complete with gilt brass buttons bearing Prince of Wales’s plumes between “S” and “H”. Fine gold cord knots emerge from the lower part of the collar onto the body of the garment. The reverse with gold cord knot decoration. Service wear and some staining especially to shoulders caused by shoulder chains (no longer present). GC (£600 - £800) |
| 881 2nd Gloucestershire Regiment. OR’s issue tunic. A scarce example of the working frock tunic. Scarlet woollen material, with white facings to the collar and cuffs. This example has not be tailored with buttons. The interior retains white blanket lining and issuing paper label 2.Glouster. 1913. Unissued condition, slight age wear. (£50 - £75) |
| 882 52nd Light Infantry Officer’s 1868 Pattern Scarlet tunic. A rare example, of scarlet cloth, with white facings to the collar and cuffs. The latter decorated with gold lace. The lace can also be found to the collar which is mounted with a Victorian bullion rank crown. Complete with bullion cord loops to the shoulder and “52” gilt regimental buttons. The interior with quilted lining. The tunic has some age wear, scarlet with some staining to the scarlet and two period repairs under the arms. ... Accompanied by a gold bullion and crimson line shoulder sash. (£150 - £200) |
| 883 36th Foot (Herefordshire) Officer’s coatee. A scarce regular line Regiment example of scarlet melton cloth with green facings to the cuffs and collar, the latter, with two square loops of gold lace mounted with Regimental buttons. To the front two rows of gilt Regimental buttons, embossed with a Crowned 36. Each cuff is decorated with gold lace and Regimental buttons. The tails are with white turn backs and tailored with false pocket flaps, each mounted with four buttons. Tail ornaments of a gold bullion flower head. The interior with cotton lining. Scarlet has dulled, now with heavy moth damage, and holes to the right sleeve. Two Regimental buttons absent, 39 buttons present (£600 - £800) Became 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment on 1st July 1881 |
| 884 Oxfordshire Light Infantry Militia Field Officer’s 1880 Pattern Scarlet tunic. A rare transitional example, of scarlet cloth, with white facings to the collar and cuffs. The latter decorated with gold lace of Field Officer rank. The lace can also be found to the collar which the additional of the Regimental collar badge of a button and line. Complete with bullion shoulder cords mounted with Victorian Major rank and a “M”. The interior with quilted lining. The tunic has some age wear, scarlet with some staining to the scarlet GC. (£100 - £150) |
| 885 Oxfordshire Light Infantry Militia Field Officer’s working frock Scarlet tunic. A rare Victorian example, of scarlet cloth, with white facings to the collar and cuffs. The collar mounted with the Regimental collar badge of a button and line. Complete with shoulder straps mounted with Victorian Major rank and a “M”. Also with a Zulu War ribbon to the left breast. The tunic has some age wear, scarlet with some staining GC. (£80 - £120) |
| 886 General Officer’s scarlet tunic. A good example, scarlet melton cloth with dark blue facings to the cuff and collar. Each is with gold acorn and oak leaf lace. To the left breast provision for medal bar and one breast Order. Complete with gilt metal buttons of sword and baton design. Fitted with bullion shoulder cords of the correct pattern, but now with the backing cloth absent. These mounted with a crossed baton and sword device only. ... Accompanied by a pair of overalls, with a wide bullion lace line of acorn and oakleaf design. Scarlet and bullion remain fresh GC. (£120 - £180) |
| 887 16th / 5th Lancer’s Officer’s Mess Jacket. A scarce post 1953 regimental pattern of scarlet stable jacket style with dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs. Each is decorated with gold lace and to the bullion shoulder cords Post 1953 Major rank insignia. To the left breast is provision for a single medal. The interior pocket with tailor’s label and ink name of “R.H.W. Waring 30.9.59”. Accompanied by waistcoat of dark blue cloth with gold bullion lace and gilt seed buttons. Scarlet remains fresh. GC (£50 - £100) |
| 888 Hertfordshire Regiment Officer’s Mess Jacket and cap. A good example of the universal pattern, scarlet melton cloth, with scarlet facings to the collar edged with white piping. The cuffs are with white facings. The shoulder straps with bullion post 1901 Major Crowns and Territorial tittle. Complete with Regimental buttons and cotton lining. Waistcoat of scarlet cloth, again mounted with Regimental buttons and white piping to the edge. ... Accompanied by an Officer’s dress cap (1930’s style). Dark blue cloth with scarlet piping to the welt of the crown. Complete with a Regimental brass badge. Retaining leather sweatband to the interior. Moth hole to the crown and a little age wear to the leather. GC (2 items) (£50 - £100) |
| 889 Victorian Royal Army Medical Corps Officer’s Full dress Tunic. A scarce example of dark blue cloth, with black velvet facings to the cuff and collar. The latter retaining silver gilt Regimental badges. To the shoulders bullion cords mounted with a single rank Star and the tunic is edged with scarlet piping. Complete with Victorian Regimental buttons. Overall GC Lining to the interior has been replaced. (£60 - £100) |
| 890 Royal Artillery Officer’s full dress tunic. An example worn by a Colonel of the Regiment. Dark blue melton cloth with gold bullion decoration to the cuffs (not Field Officer); the bullion shoulder cords with post 1901 Crown and two rank stars, denoting Colonel. The collar bears a row of lace with red facings and is mounted with bullion flaming grenade collar badges. Complete with Regimental pattern buttons. The interior with quilted silk lining. ... Accompanied by an pair of associated overalls The tunic with some age wear, dulling to bullion (2 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 891 WWII period ATS Officers uniform. A good example of the Service dress tunic, of regulation pattern, complete with bronze collar badges, and to each shoulder embroidered “Women’s Transport Service FANY” titles. Complete with brass General Service buttons. GC ... Accompanied by two service dress skirts. Some service and slight age wear GC. (£60 - £100) |
| 892 Fife Mounted Rifles / Light Horse Trooper’s tunic. Scarlet woollen cloth, with dark blue piping to the collar edging and regimental pattern cuffs. The latter mounted with four silvered “FMR” buttons. Complete with a row of six regimental buttons to the front. To the back again blue piping and regimental buttons. The interior with quilted cotton lining. This example has been tailored with a square skirt at the front. Staining to the scarlet, and a number of moth surface tracings. GC (£40 - £60) This example is tailored with a square stand collar, which would indicate a post 1892 issue. |
| 893 Fife Mounted Rifles Trooper’s tunic. Scarlet woollen cloth with dark blue piping to the collar edging and regimental pattern cuffs. The latter mounted with four silvered “FMR” buttons. Complete with a row of six regimental buttons to the front. To the back, again blue piping and regimental buttons. The interior with blanket lining. This example has been retailored during its working life possibly due to an expanding waistline. A little staining to the scarlet, and a number of small moth holes. GC (£40 - £60) |
| 894 Royal Household tailcoat. Tailored by Meyer & Mortimer Ltd, Sackville St. London. White Eton blue silk facings to lapels and blue velvet collar. Gilt buttons mounted with Elizabeth II Cypher. Dark silk lined, with Eton blue lining to tails. Ink name to tailor’s label “Captain G.Richmond-Brown 1963”. GC (£50 - £100) Captain G.F.Richmond-Brown was commissioned into the Welsh Guards 3rd February 1959; Adjutant 25th April 1966 and Acting Major 18th August 1966 |
| 895 Army Service Corps OR’s issue dress tunic. A fine example of dark blue woollen cloth with white facings to the collar, cuffs and plaited shoulder cords. Complete with post 1901 General Service brass buttons. Blanket lining retaining original paper issuing label dated 1913. Unissued condition. (£40 - £60) |
| 896 1902 pattern Sergeant’s service dress tunic. A scarce Great War period example with two pleats to the fold over collar. Fitted with brass General Service buttons and to each cuff Sergeant chevrons. The interior with clear correct pattern WD issue stamps. Good clean condition. shoulder tittles absent. GC (£350 - £400) |
| 897 Queen’s Own Oxfordshire Hussars OR’s issue Busby and uniform. A scarce near complete Other Rank’s full dress uniform. Comprising: a busby of black fur with Mantua purple bag with three lines of white mohair cord and retaining part of busby cords to the body. Leather sweatband and cotton lining to the interior and retaining and silvered chin chain with black leather backing. Complete with Regimental pattern horsehair plume (shaft broken), this with a white metal plume holder A little age wear with a bald patch to the leather..... Tunic of dark blue material, with Mantua purple facings to the collar and cuffs. The tunic is edged with white mohair cord. To each breast, six drop loop white mohair cord lines with Regimental button and loop fastening to the front The interior with original paper issuing label for 1907 cotton lining lining..... OR’s issue overalls dark blue material with two lines of Mantua purple material. Overall condition good with a little age wear. GC (3 main items) (£400 - £500) |
| 898 6th Bn Notts & Derby Regiment Sergeant’s scarlet uniform. A good bright example, the tunic is of scarlet cloth, with green facings to the cuff and collar, the latter retaining brass regimental badges. To the shoulder straps a pair of brass titles “T6 Notts and Derby”. The right arm with bullion Sergeant chevrons and three proficiency Stars. The left cuff with marksman bullion badge. Accompanied by Overalls, these with a little age wear. ... Also a Sergeants shoulder sash. GC (3 items) (£100 - £120) Please note white belt illustrated does not accompany the lot. |
| 899 1st Bn East Lancashire Regiment Victoria Cross winners uniform. A khaki service dress tunic worn by Lieutenant Colonel Harold Marcus Ervine-Andrews VC (for gallantry at Dunkirk 31st May to the 1st June 1940). To the left breast medal ribbons of: Victoria Cross, IGS (1937) , MID, 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star with rosette, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. The collar retains Regimental collar badges and to the shoulder straps Lt Col rank insignia. Complete with brass Regimental buttons. The interior pocket retains tailor’s label of Austin Reed with ink name “H.M. Ervine-Andrews 11.1.51” GC. Accompanied by “The Seven VC’s of Stonyhurst College” by H.L. Kirby & R.R. Walsh signed by Walsh. (£150 - £250) Lieutenant Colonel Harold Marcus Ervine-Andrews VC, The citation for the VC states “For most conspicuous gallantry on active service on the night of May 31- June 1 1940 Captain Ervine-Andrews took over 1,000 yards of the defences in front of Dunkirk, his line extending along the Canal de Bergues and the enemy attacked at dawn. For over ten hours, not withstanding intense artillery mortar and machine-gun fire, and in the face of vastly superior enemy forces, Captain Ervine-Andrews and his Company held their position. The enemy however, succeeded in crossing the canal on both flanks and owing to superior enemy forces, a company of Captain Ervine-Andrews’s own Battalion was despatched to protect the flanks, was unable to gain contact with him. There being danger of one of his platoons, being driven in he called for volunteers to fill the gap, and then, going forward climbed on to the top of a straw roofed bard from which he engaged the enemy with rifle and light automatic fire, though at the time the enemy were sending mortar bombs and armour-piercing bullets through the roof. Captain Ervine-Andrews personally accounted for 17 of the enemy with his rifle and for many more with a bren-gun. Later when the house which he held had been shattered by enemy fire and set alight, and all his ammunition had been expended, he sent back his wounded in the remaining carrier. Captain Ervine-Andrews then collected the remaining eight men of his Company from this forward position and when almost completely surrounded, led them back to the cover afforded by the Company in the rear. Swimming or wading up to the chin in water for over a mile having all that remained of his Company safely back, he once again took up position. Throughout this action Captain Ervine-Andrews displayed courage, tenacity, and devotion to duty worthy of the highest traditions of the British Army, and his magnificent example imbued his own troops with the dauntless fighting spirit which he himself displayed” London Gazette 30th July 1940. Remaining with the Regiment after the war, at the time the tunic was tailored he was serving as a Lt Col of a Holding Battalion and would later serve with the Army Mobile Information Unit. He resigned in commission in 1952. |
| 900 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Officer’s Stable / Mess Jacket A scarce example of scarlet cloth, with dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs. The collar retaining bullion badges. The shoulders complete with cords and Regimental buttons. Rank stars absent. The jacket is edged with gold line and to the front a row of gilt seed buttons. Silk lining to the interior part shot. Minor stitching faults and a number of small moth holes GC. (£100 - £150) |
| 901 1858 Sealed pattern Drummer Boy’s Scarlet Coatee. A rare example retaining the 1858 sealed pattern card label and wax seal. Scarlet wool cloth with green facings to the collar and cuffs. The latter with sash panels mounted with three pewter buttons of a Crown with scalloped edge. This design is repeated to the shoulder buttons and the 10 down the front. The interior with cotton lining and Board of Ordnance ink stamp. The sealed label states “Standard Jacket Drummers Infantry app 5th July 1858. Obsolete 5th Sept 1864” Dusty condition, scarlet dulled, one button absent. (£500 - £600) |
| 902 Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Trooper’s uniform. A rare turn of the Century example worn by a Trooper. Comprising: Black fur busby with plain red bag. The body with three lines of yellow cord. The interior retains the leather and cotton lining. Complete with busby lines. GC... The Eton style tunic is of blue cloth, with plain facings. To each breast 18 loops of yellow mohair cord, each mounted with a pair of gilt ball pattern plain buttons, with a further central line of buttons. To the right cuff, a proficiency star. The interior with black cotton lining..... Overalls with two yellow lines.... Pair of black leather Wellington boots with spur (little age wear). Barrel sash of yellow and scarlet, retaining scarlet cords terminating with yellow acorns. . Overall GC Good clean condition. (7 items) (£200 - £250) |
| 903 Hussar pattern Other Rank’s issue tunic. A good example of full dress uniform. Dark blue material with dark blue facings to the collar. The tunic is edged with yellow mohair cord, the breast ornamented with six drop loop yellow mohair cord lines, with concealed hook and eye fastening, brass ball pattern buttons. The interior retains part of the paper issuing label and white blanket lining. Overall GC some stitching faults and service wear. (£40 - £60) |
| 904 King’s Royal Rifle Corps Sealed Pattern Other Ranks Tunic. A rare 1933 Sealed Rifle green tunic of the pattern worn by Sergeants and Riflemen. Dark green with scarlet facings to the collar and cuffs. Complete with posted 1901 Rifle pattern buttons and retaining two sealed labels. GC (£50 - £80) |
| 905 Household Cavalry State Musician’s cloak. Special pattern of crimson cloth with “Peter Pan” type collar. The collar is of blue velvet with gold bullion lace. The lace is repeated to the front and rear vent. Concealed hook and eye fastening to the front. With blue serge lining to the interior. This example with some age and service wear. To the front lower left is a very basic repair to a larger hole. (£30 - £50) |
| 906 Gloucestershire Hussars Regimental pattern Officer’s patrol jacket. A scarce example of dark blue woollen cloth, the collar edged with gold and dark blue line cord and retaining gilt metal collar badges. Complete with shoulder chains and Regimental buttons. The interior with ink name of “W. R Prayce 16.1.50”. Accompanied by overalls with a double yellow line down the seam. Overall GC. (2 items) (£50 - £75) |
| 907 Gloucestershire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Rifleman’s tunic. A rare example of green cloth with scarlet facings to to the collar and cuffs. To the shoulders embroidered straps “1 AB X Gc” and complete with polished black horn buttons. to the centre a Victorian Crown surmounts 20, this within a title strap “Gloucestershire Volunteers”. The interior with cotton lining. A little service wear GC. ... Accompanied by associated pair of overalls, these in poor condition. (2 items) (£100 - £150) |
| 908 Hertfordshire Imperial Yeomanry Trooper’s tunic. A good scarce red serge two pocket tunic with white facings to collar which bears facing pair of white metal hart badges; chains to each shoulder; five white metal Herts IY buttons down the front, one on each pocket. One or two moth holes and some moth nips, generally GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 909 Coldstream Guards Officer’s scarlet tunic. A fresh example worn by a Second Lieutenant of the Regiment. Scarlet melton cloth with blue facings to the cuff, collar and epaulettes. Each cuff is with false cuffs bearing four rows of gold bullion lace each with a regimental button. The collar is with bullion lace and silver bullion Order of the Garter devices, the shoulder straps edged with gold bullion. Complete with post 1953 regimental pattern buttons. Quilted cotton lining. VGC (£200 - £300) |
| 910 Victorian Volunteer Bn Sherwood Rangers Officer’s scarlet Mess Jacket A scarce example of stable pattern. Scarlet melton cloth with white facings to the collar and cuffs. The collar retaining silvered regimental pattern badges. Edged with silver lace and to the front a row of silvered seed buttons. Complete with shoulder cords, retaining single rank star, one button absent. The interior retaining full scarlet padded silk lining. ... Accompanied by a scarlet waist coat of regimental pattern, again with silver lace decoration. Overall GC Scarlet remains fresh, light staining. (2 items). (£80 - £120) |
| 911 1944 Royal Artillery Battledress Uniform. This example was worn by Sergeant J. Humphreys. Comprising: 1940 pattern battledress blouse, to teach sleeve “Royal Artillery” printed shoulder title, 21st Army Group printed shield, Arm of Service Bar Sergeant chevrons, surmounted by an artillery gun, the right with an addition cross pincer trade badge. The interior with issue label dated 1944 and indicating size 12. ... Battledress trousers, war time pattern, with both pocket and field dressing pocket to the legs. ... GS Beret dated 1944 complete with RA Collar Grenade pattern cap badge, this with maroon backing. ... Pair of Web gaiters. ... Wool Balaclava. ... Kit badge with owners name and number. Overall GC Little service and age wear. (6 items). (£120 - £180) |
| 912 9th / 12th Royal Lancers Band Sergeant’s Near Complete Uniform. A scarce and good example comprising: Trooper’s lance cap. Patent leather body, peak and crown with ornate gilt metal fleur bosses to each corner. Regimental lance plate to front with Victorian Coat of Arms, battle honours up to Sevastopol. Lion’s head bosses to each side, support a brass chin chain. bullion cord boss with a Victorian 12th Lancers button to the centre supports a scarlet plume mounted in gilt metal plume holder. Leather and waxed cotton lining to the interior, with 1909 WD stamp. (helmet has had some official restoration for wearing. ... Yellow mohair Lance cap lines. ... Uniform of Lancer Pattern. Dark blue woollen cloth with scarlet plastron to to the front and facings to the cuffs. The collar is fitted with anodised 9th / 12th badges and anodised Regimental buttons. ... Stable belt, of yellow and scarlet line. ... Overalls with two yellow lines. Overall condition is good. Some service wear. ( (£500 - £750) |
| 915 Victorian Officer’s Field leather equipment. An unusual and rare example of white buff leather private purchase equipment. The belt is a similar width to the Sam Browne equipment and is fitted with a pair of brace straps. These meet at the back to a ring and further pair of straps attach to the rear of the belt. Attachment is made via hook and eye. Also fitted with a white buff leather sword sling, again similar to the early Sam Brown pattern. Some service and age wear. Requires a little attention GC. (£100 - £200) |
| 916 Pair of 19th Century leather Cavalry Officer’s holsters. A good pair of hard polished brown leather, complete with straps. Leather supple GC. (£80 - £120) |
| 917 1854 British Crimean War OR’s issue wooden water bottle. A rare example of the wooden canteen retaining the original blue painted finish and clear Board of Ordnance issue stamps with the date 1854. Stopper and sling now absent. (£150 - £200) This pattern of canteen is similar to the pattern carried at the Battle of Waterloo and carried by the British Soldier until 1860. |
| 918 WWII Japanese Soldier’s Prayer Flag. A scarce example bearing one set of signatures. Approximate size 30 x 40 inches. Some wear GC. (£60 - £100) |
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