WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 2006
UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT & WWI SOUVENIRS
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883 An Important collection of Royal Navy Flag Officer’s Uniforms. The uniforms were worn by Admiral Sir Tom Spencer Vaughan Phillips KCB a personal friend of Winston Churchill, who went down on his Flag Ship, HMS Prince of Wales, which was sunk along with HMS Repulse on the 10th December 1941 by Japanese aircraft. He is believed to be the highest ranking Royal Navy Officer killed in action during the Second World War. Comprising: : Flag Officer’s Cocked Hat. Black beaver skin body, to the left side a black silk rosette with two loops of gold bullion, with a single twist loop mounted with a gilt post 1902 Flag Officer’s pattern button to the centre. The cocked hat is edged with two inch gold lace with one inch showing. At each end, bullion tassels with blue lines. The interior retains leather sweatband and silk pleated lining. slight age wear to the silk ... The tail coat of dark blue melton cloth. Cuffs with white facings and lace distinction for Rear Admiral. Complete with fire gilt Flag Officer’s buttons, and padded lace decoration to the tail pockets and collar. The cuffs and collar are richly embroidered with gold bullion oak leaves and acorns. Padded cotton lining to the interior. The left breast with provision for medals. Minor moth nips to edge of collar and slight storage wear ... Gold bullion epaulettes mounted with a silver and crimson bullion King’s Crown, bullion single star and silvered crossed sword and baton. The under side with tailor’s details of Give Matthews and Seagrove Ltd. Bullion remains very bright ... Flag Officer’s Sword Belt. Black silk webbing, embroidered with gold bullion oak leaves and acorns, to the edges a single row of bullion. The waist clasp is circular with a spray of laurel leaves with a foul anchor to the centre surmounted by a King’s Crown. Complete with sword slings, with ornate gilt buckles. Bullion remains bright VGC ... Undress Tail Coat of black melton cloth, to each cuff, gold lace denoting Rear Admiral, the left lapel with loops for medals and complete with gilt Flag Officer’s buttons ... Flag Officer’s Frock Coat, again of black melton cloth, with Rear Admiral rank lace to the cuffs. To the left breast medal ribbons comprising: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, George V Jubilee Medal and George VI Coronation. The overall condition is very fine, the bullion remains bright and fresh. A few moth nips. The cocked hat, epaulettes and sword belt are housed in original storage tin. The uniforms are housed in a second tin. Both tins bear a brass engraved name plaque T.S.V. Phillips RN. (8 items). (£2,000 - £2,200) Admiral Sir Tom Spencer Vaughan Phillips KCB entered the Royal Navy in 1903. He served during the Great War as an acting Captain. During the inter-war years he held various positions and in 1938 was appointed Commodore Commanding the Home Fleet Destroyer Flotillas. In 1939 he was promoted Rear Admiral and was serving upon his Flag Ship the Cruiser HMS Auror. At the age of 53 he was appointed Admiral Commanding Z Force. Winston Churchill in his review of the war to the House of Commons on 11th December 1941 said “ In the whole of my experience I do not remember any naval blow so heavy or so painful as the sinking of the Prince of Wales and the Repulse on Monday last. These two vast ships constituted an essential feature in our plans for the fight against the new Japanese danger as it loomed against us in the last few months. These ships had reached the right point at the right moment and were in every respect suited to the task assigned to them. In moving to attack Japanese transports and landing-craft which were disembarking invaders at Siam and Malaya at the Kra Isthmus or thereabouts, Admiral Phillips was undertaking a thoroughly sound and well-known offensive operation, not indeed free from risks, but not any different in principle from many similar operations we have repeatedly carried out in the North Sea and the Mediterranean. Both ships were sunk by repeated air attacks by bombers and torpedo aircraft. These attacks were delivered with skill and determination. There were two high level attacks both of which scored hits and three waves of torpedo aircraft of nine in each wave which struck each of our ships with several torpedoes. There is no reason to suppose that any new weapons or explosives were employed or that any bombs or torpedoes of exceptional size were used. Continued waves of attack achieved their purpose and both ships capsized and sank having destroyed seven of the attacking aircraft. The escorting destroyers came immediately to the rescue and have now arrived in Singapore crowded with survivors. There is reason to believe that the loss of life has been less heavy than was at first feared. But I regret that Admiral Sir Thomas Phillips is among those reported missing. He was well-known to us at Whitehall, and his long service in the Admiralty in a central position as Vice-Chief of Naval Staff made him many friends who mourn his loss. Personally I regard him as one of the ablest brains in the naval service and I felt honoured to have established personal friendship with him. On his way out, I was most anxious that he should see General Smuts and so was he, and a long interview was arranged between the great statesman and the naval officer whose long service at or near the summit of the Admiralty had made him acquainted with every aspect of war. It is a heavy loss that we have suffered.” |
| 884 61st Foot (South Gloucestershire) Surgeon’s coatee and Hat. circa 1820. An extremely rare and important example of scarlet melton cloth with puffed sleeves; white facings to the cuffs and collar, the latter with single twist cord line either side mounted with regimental buttons. To the front, each side of the breast has 10 twist cord lines running to single line of 10 silver regimental buttons (Crowned 61 in a circle). Most unusually, the white cuffs are completely detachable in order to prevent them becoming bloodstained whilst the Surgeon plied his trade. Each cuff is decorated with four twist cord lines, each terminating in a regimental button; a single white cloth covered button on the reverse side. The tails have white turn backs and tailored with false pocket flaps, each mounted with four buttons. Tail ornaments of scarlet filled silver wire crossfoot. The interior retains quilted cotton lining. Slight moth to underside of one sleeve and matching part of body. Generally VGC... Accompanied by a bicorn Cap. A large example of plain black beaver skin with black lace edging. Retains black silk lining. Some service and age wear, the back brim with crack along the lace line. GC. Both coatee and hat have been attractively mounted into a glazed wooden frame. The vendor has assured us that no damage has been done to the coatee and hat during the mounting, however the frame has not been opened for examination. (£1,000 - £1,500) During the regiment’s service in Jamaica from 1816 to 1822 it’s Surgeon was Christopher Gill who started his medical career in the Army in 1804 as an Assistant Surgeon. He transferred to 7th Dragoons 30th June 1804 and to 96th Foot on 15th April 1807. He was appointed Surgeon to S.York LI Volunteers in 1808 and Surgeon to 15th Foot 28th January 1813; he exchanged to 61st on 6th June 1816. When the 61st left for Ceylon, Gill decided to remain in Jamaica and transferred to 50th Foot on 14th February 1822, his position in the 61st being taken up by Charles St.John who continued in the post until December 1836. Gill died in Jamaica in 1824. |
| 885 15th King’s Hussars Victorian Officer’s Full Dress Uniform. This example is attributed to Captain Frank Lewis De Sales Terriere and is one of a number of items attributed to this Officer that can be found in this sale. A very fine and scarce tunic of dark blue melton cloth, edged with gold chain gimp. The collar edged with lace and with figured braiding below. On each side of the breast six loops of gold chain gimp, with caps and drop fastenings with gold-worked olivettes. On each back-seam a double line of the same gimp forming three eyes at the top, passing under a netted cap at the waist, and ending in an Austrian knot reaching to the bottom of the skirt. An Austrian knot of gold chain gimp to each sleeve with figured braiding around the knot. Plaited gold chain gimp shoulder cords, each bearing Lieutenant’s rank stars. Bullion very fresh, minor service wear ... Accompanied by Pantaloons with regimental gold lace line and cord. (Slight wear. .... Gold bullion gimp cord busby lines, terminating with acorn devices VGC ... Pouch belt. Scarlet cloth ground overlaid with gold bullion lace of regimental pattern. Complete with fire gilt ornate buckle, tip and slide. Near VGC. (4 items). (£400 - £600) Captain Frank Lewis De Sales Terriere was appointed a Lieutenant in the 15th Hussars on the 6th May 1885 and was placed on the half pay list in February 1889. He was promoted to Captain in June 1893 and resigned his commission the following year on the 24th January 1894. |
| 886 15th King’s Hussars Victorian Astrakhan Patrol Jacket. This example is attributed to Captain Frank Lewis De Sales Terriere and is one of a number of items attributed to this Officer that can be found in this sale. This rare Patrol jacket is of dark blue melton cloth. To each cuff dark blue mohair lace and astrakhan wool. To each breast five double rows of mohair lace with gimp buttons and astrakhan wool edging. The wool can be found to the collar. Shoulder straps with bullion rank stars denoting Lieutenant. Some storage age wear, but remains in good condition ... Accompanied by a pair of pantaloons, with yellow mohair lines. (2 items) (£375 - £500) |
| 887 15th King’s Hussars Victorian Officer’s Mess Uniform. This example is attributed to Captain Frank Lewis De Sales Terriere and is one of a number of items attributed to this Officer that can be found in this sale. The shell jacket style is of dark blue cloth, edged with gold bullion cord. To the front five bullion olivettes and gold Austrian knots can be found to the cuffs. The shoulders are mounted with Hussar pattern cords, now retaining only one set of Lieutenant’s rank stars. The interior with lining ... Waistcoat of scarlet cloth. To each breast can be found seven gold bullion gimp cord loops, with plain gilt buttons ... Overalls with gold lace line of regimental pattern. The overall condition is good, with a little age wear and slight dulling to the bullion. (3 items) (£100 - £200) |
| 888 15th King’s Hussars Similar Victorian Officer’s Mess Uniform. This example is attributed to Captain Frank Lewis De Sales Terriere and is one of a number of items attributed to this Officer that can be found in this sale. The shell jacket style is of dark blue cloth, edged with gold bullion cord. To the front five bullion olivettes and gold bullion loops can be found to the cuffs. The shoulders are mounted with Hussar pattern cords with rank stars indicating Captain. The interior with lining ... Waistcoat of scarlet cloth. To each breast can be found seven gold bullion gimp cord loops, with plain gilt buttons ... Overalls with yellow mohair lines. The jacket has a large stain to the left breast and bullion is dulled. GC (3 items). (£80 - £120) |
| 889 15th King’s Hussars Similar Victorian Officer’s Mess Uniform. This example is attributed to Captain Frank Lewis De Sales Terriere and is one of a number of items attributed to this Officer that can be found in this sale. The shell jacket style is of dark blue cloth, edged with gold bullion cord. To the front five bullion olivettes and gold bullion loops can be found to the cuffs. The shoulders are mounted with Hussar pattern cords. The interior with lining ... Waistcoat of dark blue cloth, edged with gold bullion cord and gilt seed buttons to the front ... Pantaloons with yellow mohair lines. The jacket is storage age wear, bullion dull with stitching faults and some moth damage. (3 items).. (£50 - £100) |
| 890 15th King s Hussars Similar Victorian Officer s Mess Uniform. This example is attributed to Captain Frank Lewis De Sales Terriere and is one of a number of items attributed to this Officer that can be found in this sale. The shell jacket style is of dark blue cloth, edged with gold bullion cord. To the front five bullion olivettes (one loose) and gold bullion loops can be found to the cuffs. The shoulders are mounted with Hussar pattern cords. The interior with lining ... Pantaloons with yellow mohair lines. The jacket is storage age wear, bullion dull with stitching faults. (2 items) (£50 - £100) |
| 891 Ward Family Late 19th Century Postillion’s Jacket A scarce short “Pee” style jacket of mustard cloth with dark blue facings to the front and cuffs. To the front five rows of Gilt armorial Crested buttons, these depicting a griffen azure out of a mural Coronet. This within a Motto strap “Comme Je Fus”. The interior with a quilted lining. Overall GC with a little age wear. 83 buttons present Evidence of a arm badge having been worn. (£50 - £100) This is the motto of the Ward Family, which maybe linked to the Earl of Dudley’s family. |
| 892 Indian Army Officer’s Uniforms. A selection of late Victorian uniforms worn by Colonel Coiln Charles Campbell DSO 31st and 23rd Madras Native Infantry later with the Madras Staff Corps, who was awarded the Gold DSO for Operations in Burma 1885-7. Comprising: Transitional 1880 pattern scarlet tunic with rounded collar, with scrolling cord decoration. Green facings to the collar and cuffs. The bullion shoulder cords with Victorian rank indicating Colonel. Retaining only the two gilt buttons to the rear skirt, scralet fresh.... Scarlet light weight working frock tunic. Again with green facings. Buttons and collar badges absent ... Scarlet mess jacket of stable pattern form, with gilt seed buttons to the front. The lining with tailor's details of Oakes & Co Madras” ... Rifle pattern tunic. Dark green cloth, edged with mohair lace and to each breast four mohair gimp cord loops, with loop and olivette fastenings. Rank stars and DSO ribbon removed. One or two moth holes ... A similar light weight example, again with some age wear and moth damage ... Two pairs of overalls with scarlet line. .... The overall condition is good, scarlet remains fresh and bright. (7 items) (£200 - £300) See Lot 594 for his medals and 490 for one of his belts. |
| 893 Late 19th Century New York Militia Officer’s Uniform. An undress example of the pattern worn in the field. Black melton cloth edged with a band of black mohair lace. The shoulder retains Captain’s rank bars with a blue backing and to the collar can be found a pair of gilt “NY” badges. Tailor’s label of Ridabock New York, with name Capt J.O. Ballard. Accompanied by blue overalls with white line. GC Little service and age wear. (£40 - £60) |
| 894 Late 19th Century American Infantry Officer’s Uniform. An undress example of the pattern worn in the field. Black melton cloth edged with a band of black mohair lace. To the collar can be found a pair of gilt “US” badges. GC Little service and age wear.... Accompanied by a second jacket, this is of black melton cloth, edged with black mohair lace. To each breast a double loop of mohair lace and olivettes. GC Little age wear. (2 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 895 King Edwards Horse Trooper’s Tunic. A rare example of khaki cloth with scarlet mohair lace to the cuff and collar. The latter retaining regimental collar badges; complete with brass buttons. Scarlet shoulder cords, the left with aiguillettes, terminating with metal tangs. The interior retains a paper issue label. Overall GC slight moth. (£300 - £500) |
| 896 WW2 US British made reversible camoflage jacket. A fine and rare example retaining cloth issue label “Blouse, Suit Snipers, USA E.To.Spec. Size 38R Denham (1933) Ltd. 1944” (and with WD broad arrow). Generally VGC. (£150 - £200) |
| 897 Victorian uniform of a Scottish Lord Lieutenant. Comprising: Bicorn hat, black beaver skin with gold bullion tassels resting upon a crimson cushion, fore and aft. To the left side, against black silk rose, a velvet, loop of embroidered thistles. The crown supports a white swan feather plume. The interior with leather sweatband and cream lining ... Tunic of scarlet cloth, with dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs. Each with silver bullion thistle embroidery, the collar with the addition of a gold bullion thistle. To the front a row of nine silvered Victorian Crown buttons. The interior with lining ... Overalls with wide silver thistle lace ... Sword belt of silver thistle lace. With a square burnished silver square waist belt plate mounted with a Crowned VR Cypher. The overall condition is good, both scarlet and bullion remain bright and fresh. (4 items) (£150 - £200) |
| 898 Royal Company of Archers George V Period full dress uniform. A impressive full uniform worn by a Gentleman of the Body Guard. comprising: Black beaver skin cocked hat the body decorated with two lines of thistle pattern black lace. A black silk rose is mounted with a gold bullion Order of the Thistle, further bullion decoration incorporates a gilt metal button of the Royal Company of Archers. Complete with bullion tassels fore and aft. The crown is surmounted by a cockerel feather green drooping plume. The interior retains leather sweatband, silk lining ... Coatee of green cloth, with dark green velvet facing to the collar and cuffs. Each richly embroidered with thistle pattern embroidery, the latter also with gilt buttons, which are repeated to the double line of ten buttons to the front. The tails again with velvet turn backs and bullion thistle tail ornaments ... Overalls with a wide band of bullion thistle lace ... Box pattern epaulettes, these with a green velvet ground richly embroidered with thistles, crossed arrows and within the crescent a padded cushion embroidered with title strap “Kings Body Guard RCA”. encirculing a Thistle. From the crescent is suspended fine gold twist wire tassels. One epaulette is mint the other bullion dulled... Crimson waist sash with tassels ... Sword Straight double edged blade, etched with an entwined crowned GVR cypher and floral decoration, the reverse bears the title of the Body Guard. Ornate fire gilt hilt, the shell guard, mounted with a frosted silvered thistle. Contained in it’s original black leather and gilt mounted scabbard. The top mount with frog hook. Gilt remains very fresh Patent leather now with age wear ... The sword is fitted with a magnificent Bullion sword knot embroidered with a GVR Cypher ... Undress green green tailcoat, with gilt buttons. Housed in a metal storage tin. The overall condition is very good, the bullion remains bright and fresh. Little age wear to some parts. (Quantity) (£600 - £1,000) A Tailor’s label gives the name of Col J.S. Forbes 1910. Attributed to Lt Col James Stewart Forbes who had served with the 9th Lancers and later the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa. |
| 899 1943 Tunic of Rear Admiral Dicken CBE, DSC. A scarce example of the reefer jacket, to each sleeve gold rank lace and to the left breast medal ribbons of CBE, DSC, 1914/15 Star, BWM, VM, NGS, 1939/45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID, 1911 Coronation Medal, GVR Jubilee Medal, GVIR Coronation Medal, Order of Redeemer, Order of Orange-Nassan. The interior pocket with tailor’s label and ink name “3/43 E.B.C Dicken”. Little service wear GC. (£100 - £150) Rear Admiral Edward Bernard Cornish Dicken was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1902. For service during the Great War he was awarded the DSC in 1917. Remaining with the Royal Navy, he was appointed Commander in 1922. At the outbreak of WW2, he was holding the rank of Captain and was ADC to the King. In 1940 he was appointed a Rear Admiral and Commanded the 7th Cruiser Squadron. Following this he was Assistant Controller at the Admiralty until 1946. |
| 900 1st Bn Coldstream Guards Great War Corporal’s Tunic. A rare example of the 1902 pattern other ranks tunic, with two pleats to the collar. This example retains original insignia: Red cloth “I” to each shoulder, Corporal’s Chevrons, brass Marksman badge, regimental buttons and shoulder titles. The interior with traces of the paper issue label ... Accompanied by a 1902 stiff service cap, with correct thin leather chinstrap and regimental cap badge. The interior dated 1916. GC Clean condition. (2 items) (£400 - £600) |
| 901 Queen’s Royal Rifles Officer’s Battle Dress uniform A good complete example of the 1949 pattern uniform The blouse with embroidered shoulder titles, 56th Armoured and 54th Division formation badges. Lieutenant’s rank stars to the shoulder straps. Complete with matching trousers. The uniform is accompanied by a pay book, indicating the uniform was worn by Paul Anthony Irby ... Also a black leather swagger stick (3 items) (£30 - £50) |
| 902 Royal Navy Captain’s full dress tail coat A post 1902 example. The tail coat of dark blue melton cloth. Cuffs with white facings and lace distinction for Captain. Complete with gilt buttons, and lace decoration to the tail pockets and collar. Padded black cotton lining. Some age wear, with stitch faults and dulling to the bullion. (£40 - £60) |
| 903 WWII Special Operations Executive Jump Suit. A rare example of the camouflage one piece jump suit, of the pattern used to drop agents into occupied Europe during WWII. This example with two full length zips to the front, plus a pistol pocket. The interior with numerous pockets, including a padded pistol pocket. One small zip replaced, other wise VGC. (£400 - £600) |
| 904 3/8th Punjab Regiment Officer’s Mess Uniform. This example is of the universal pattern, beige colour material with blue facings. Complete with silvered regimental pattern buttons and Lieutenant’s rank stars to the shoulder straps. Tailor’s label for J.B. Johnstone, this with ink name “Major R.C. Howman 3 8 Punjab Regt 15.8.39”. Complete with overalls, slight service wear GC. (£50 - £100) |
| 905 Royal Horse Guards Victorian Officer’s full dress tunic. A rare example of dark blue material, with scarlet facings to the cuff and collar, both embroidered with bullion oak leaf and acorns. Complete with gilt mounted Victorian RHG buttons. The interior with a cotton lining (possibly a replacement). The condition is good, but with service and storage wear, scarlet dulled. (£200 - £300) |
| 906 Indian Army Skinner’s Horse Officer’s Mess Jacket. This stable jacket, is of mustard coloured cloth, with black velvet facings to the collar and cuffs. Edged with gold bullion regimental pattern lace and gilt seed buttons to the front. The interior with original quilted silk lining. Little age wear, shoulder cords absent. (£50 - £75) |
| 907 Earl of Dudley Late 19th Century Postillion’s Jacket A scarce short “Pee” style jacket of dark blue melton cloth. To the front three row of gilt armorial Crested buttons, the design repeated to the large bullion embroidered arm badge depicting a Lion Head azure out of a ducal Coronet. This within a Coronet surmounted motto strap “Comme Je Fus”. The interior with a quilted lining. Overall GC with a little age wear. 66 buttons present (£100 - £200) A similar example is illustrated in Bosleys sales catalogue 28th September 2006 |
| 908 Royal Household Postillion’s state jacket. A rare early 20th Century example Circa 1910. example worn by the coachman of the Royal Household on state occasions, Scarlet melton cloth, Royal blue facings to the cuff and the body of the jacket. To each breast 15 double loops of gold bullion lace, each mounted with two gilt buttons mounted with a King’s Crown. The centre is fastened with concealed hook and eye and is mounted with a further row of buttons. The design is repeated to the slash cuffs. The waistband is again decorated with gold lace. The reverse of the jacket is decorated with scarlet faced, gold lace pockets. Scarlet and bullion remain fresh, however the jacket has service wear, loose lace, slight retailoring to the waist and stitching faults. Requires sympathetic restoration to bring to exhibition standard. (£150 - £250) A similar example is illustrated on the front cover of Bosleys sales catalogue 28th September 2006 |
| 909 Indian Army Frontier Force Officer’s Mess jacket. A good quality Officer’s Rifle pattern example of beige melton cloth with chocolate brown facings to collar and cuffs, To the front, five mohair gimp cord loops with olivette. The back is also with cord knot decoration. The plaited shoulder cords bear post 1901 Major’s rank crowns. Quilted cotton lining to the interior. Accompanied by overalls. Overall Good Condition with some stitching faults and slight surface moth traces. (2 items) (£100 - £200) |
| 910 3rd The King’s Own Hussars Trooper’s Uniform. A good clean example comprising: Hussar pattern tunic. Dark blue cloth with scarlet facings to the collar. This mounted with regimental pattern running horse badges. Each breast decorated with mohair loops. The interior with blanket lining and relined to the collar ... Overalls with double yellow mohair line ... Buff leather pouch belt, with simulated leather pouch, this mounted with a regimental device ... White buff leather gauntlets ... Yellow mohair busby lines. Overall GC. (5 items) (£120 - £150) |
| 911 Royal Queen’s Lancers Bandsman’s tunic. This Lancer pattern tunic is an early 20th Century example. Scarlet cloth, with dark blue facings to the plastron front, cuffs and collar. The latter mounted with white metal Elizabeth II regimental badges. Complete with brass buttons and to the right cuff crossed bugles and four inverted gold bullion chevrons, indicating Bugle Major. The interior with blanket lining. GC Clean condition ... Accompanied by a Lancer pattern girdle. GC. (£100 - £120) |
| 912 Sussex Yeomanry Officer’s Mess Uniform. The jacket with dark blue facings to the cuff and collar. The latter with regimental bullion Collar badges. Hussar pattern shoulder cords with Second Lieutenant’s rank. Cotton lining with tailor’s label bearing ink name “H A B Combe”. Accompanied by overalls GC. (2 items) (£50 - £100) |
| 913 Warwickshire Yeomanry Officer’s uniform. A scarce example of the Hussar pattern full dress tunic of dark blue melton cloth with white facings to the collar and cuffs. Silver cord knot decoration to each cuff and to each breast six silver bullion cord drop loops with gimp purl buttons, loop and olivettes (2 absent). The jacket is edged with two silver cord lines and further cord decoration can be found to the back. The interior with quilted lining and tailor’s label of “Sir Grey Skipwith”. The overall condition is good, but with wear and stitching faults to the bullion lace. Lining shot (£100 - £150) Sir Grey Skipwith served with the regiment from 1907 to 1909. |
| 914 Scots Guards Officer’s scarlet tunic A good post 1953 example with dark blue facings to collar and cuffs. The collar bears gold bullion decoration of regimental pattern. To the shoulder straps, Captain’s rank insignia. Complete with gilt metal regimental buttons, arranged in three groups of three. To the left breast, provision for medals. The interior with cotton lining. Little service wear, scarlet remains bright GC. GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 915 Tower Hamlets Militia Officer’s coatee. A rare example of scarlet metal cloth, with dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs. The collar is richly embroidered with silver oak leaf and acorn and sports four silvered buttons. To the front can be found two rows of ten buttons arranged in pairs (one absent). The button depicts the White Tower, surmounted with a strung bugle, within a crowned Garter. The cuffs with a further four rows of oak leaf and acorn embroidery mounted with buttons. The tails with white turn backs. Original tail ornaments removed, replaced with later flaming grenade devices. The interior with cotton lining. (33 buttons present) Overall condition is good a little age wear GC. (£300 - £500) |
| 916 Child’s Rifle Pattern Tunic. The tunic is modelled on the Officer pattern, dark green cloth with scarlet facings to the collar and cuffs. To each breast five rows of black mohair cord, this repeated to the Austrian knots to each cuff. The interior with a full quilted cotton lining. Complete with shoulder cords. The tunic is tailored to a very high standard and remains in good fresh condition. (£100 - £150) |
| 917 Child’s Hussar Pattern Tunic. The tunic is modelled on the Officer pattern, dark blue cloth with dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs. To each breast six rows of gold coloured mohair cord, this repeated to the Austrian knots to each cuff. The interior with a full quilted cotton lining. Complete with shoulder cords. The tunic is tailored to a very high standard and remains in good fresh condition. (£100 - £150) |
| 918 Child’s Coatee Representing the 10th Foot. This scarlet coatee is tailored to a high standard. Scarlet cloth, with yellow facing to the collar, cuffs and lapels. Mounted with Lincolnshire Regiment buttons and ornamented with tail ornaments of a bullion Star with “10” to the centre. The back also with false pockets with a gold bullion lace. The interior with full lining. Near VGC. (£100 - £150) |
| 919 Child’s Grenadier Guards Scarlet Tunic This scarlet tunic is tailored to a high standard and modelled on a Guardsman jacket. Scarlet cloth, with dark blue facings. The epaulettes with an embroidered device and with flaming grenades to the collar. Complete with small size regimental buttons. The interior with full lining. GC Little age wear. (£100 - £150) |
| 920 Household Cavalry State Musician’s tunic A magnificent example of rich crimson velvet with attached wings and streamers. Heavily embellished with one inch gold bullion lace decoration. Concealed hook and eye fastening to front, the St. Edward’s crowned EIIR cypher no longer present. Dark blue woollen lining. Colours and bullion remain fresh, with minor service wear. GC (£200 - £400) This pattern of tunic is worn by State trumpeters and musicians on state occasions in the presence of the Royal Family. |
| 921 Tunic of an Equerry To His Majesty King George V. A rare example of the scarlet melton cloth undress tunic with dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs. The collar richly embroidered with gold bullion frog drop loops; the slash cuffs with four buttons and bullion lines. To each breast eight lines of scarlet mohair cord, five ornamented with mounted gilt buttons. Silk lining to the interior, now part shot. The scarlet is a little dusty, now fitted with incorrect bullion shoulder cords. GC. (£250 - £400) |
| 922 1st Madras Light Cavalry (Lancers) Officer’s 1901-03 Tunic. A rare lancer pattern of dark blue cloth with white facings to the collar, cuffs and plastron front. The collar and cuffs with silver lace decoration and mounted with silvered regimental buttons bearing crossed lances surmounted by a Guelphic Crown, flanked by ML and 1 below. (1901 to 1903). The interior with a full cotton lining. The overall condition is good but with a large patch repair to the left skirt. Four large buttons and one small missing. Shoulder cords and screw post buttons also absent. (£200 - £300) The button on this tunic was adopted in 1901. In 1903 the lace and buttons were changed to gold. |
| 923 19th Bengal Lancers Officer’s Uniform. This lancer pattern tunic is of dark blue material with light blue facings to the collar and cuffs, each with silver lace. Tailored to the front with a false light blue plastron. Complete with silvered regimental buttons, of single crossed lances flanked by 19. Shoulder cords and screw post buttons absent. GC. (£200 - £300) |
| 924 2nd Bengal Lancers Officer’s Uniform. This lancer pattern tunic is of dark blue material, tailored with dark blue plastron. White facings to the collar and cuffs, each with gold lace. Complete with gilt regimental buttons, of double crossed lances flanked by BL with 2 above. Shoulder cords and screw post buttons absent. GC. a little age wear. (£200 - £300) |
| 925 1906 to 1912 Army Motor Reserve Officer’s Tunic. A rare example worn by Earl Russell. Grey melton cloth, with dark green facings to the collar and cuffs; both are with gold lace decoration. Complete with regimental pattern buttons and bullion shoulder cords bearing Lieutenant’s rank and bullion R. The interior with full lining and tailor’s label with ink name “The Rt Hon Earl Russell 9/2/07”. GC. Collar badges now absent. (£200 - £300) John Francis Stanley Russell the second Earl Russell is confirmed as serving with the Army Motor reserve. Formed during March / April 1903 as Motor Volunteer Reserve from dedicated enthusiasts prepared to use their motor cars as Staff cars etc. for the Army. The RAC played an important role in the early years. Reformed in 1906 as Army Motor Reserve but unfortunately disbanded in November 1913 by Army Order 368. |
| 926 7th Middlesex London Scottish Doublet. The doublet is of Hodden grey woollen cloth, with blue facings to the cuff and collar. Complete with regimental buttons and the epaulettes are with blue cotton embroidered “7 Mx” titles. The doublet is with light blue piping and quilted lining Some stitching faults to the mohair cord and one or two small holes to the back. (£60 - £100) |
| 927 Victorian Royal Berkshire Yeomanry Officer’s Scarlet Tunic. Scarlet melton cloth with dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs. The latter with silver cord Austrian Knots. The shoulder cords with Lieutenant’s rank stars. The interior with lining. Scarlet dulled GC. (£100 - £150) |
| 928 Victorian Royal Berkshire Yeomanry Field Officer’s Scarlet Tunic. A scarce example worn by Major of the Regiment. Scarlet melton cloth with dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs. The latter with extended silver cord Austrian Knots, indicating Field rank. The collar also with a double silver lace line. The shoulder cords with Victorian rank crowns. The interior with lining and ink name Captain Stone. Scarlet dulled GC. (£120 - £150) |
| 929 1944 Airborne Forces Denison jump smock. A good and unusual example of the 2nd pattern camouflaged smock with button cuffs and brass press studs. This example is fitted with flat brass buttons and tape loops in place of the zip. It appears to be an official variation to the normal pattern. The interior retains original 1944 issue date label. Size 6 Some service wear GC. (£200 - £250) |
| 930 WW2 Pattern British Army Snow Suit White cotton pull over jacket with hood. Two breast pleated flap pockets with two plain lower flap pockets .... Accompanied by matching trousers with single front leg pocket. Some staining. GC (£40 - £60) |
| 931 Officer’s Victorian buckskin breeches. A good pair of hand made white buckskin breeches with drop fly front. Also with pearl buttons to the ankles. GC (£150 - £200) |
| 932 Boer War British Officer’s Tunic. A scarce example of light khaki cotton cloth tailored with two breast pockets and stand collar. The shoulder straps with provision for Lieutenant’s rank stars; buttons absent. GC (£120 - £180) |
| 933 Similar Boer War British Officer’s Tunic. A scarce example of light khaki cotton cloth tailored with two breast pockets and stand fall collar. Shoulder straps and buttons absent. GC (£100 - £120) |
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Lord Chamberlain 1st Class Court Dress Coatee. A magnificent example, emblazoned with gold bullion oak leaf embroidery. Dark blue melton cloth with scarlet facings to the collar and cuffs. To each breast Seven rows of floral embroidery, the uppermost flowing around the back of the neck. This pattern of embroidery can be found to the false dark blue faced pocket flaps, and flowing around the edge of each tail. The cuffs and collar are also richly embroidered. The interior lining has been part replaced. Bullion remains bright, some slight age wear. Seam to left arm pit, requires restoration. GC (£250 - £400) This pattern is worn by the Lord Chamberlain and senior members of the Royal Household. A similar example was illustrated on the front cover of the Bosleys 13th September 2006 catalogue |
| 939 1916 German Trench Periscope Captured War Souvenir. This rare long (44 inches) single tube trench periscope, is mounted with a contemporary brass presentation plaque, engraved “German Periscope captured in Bernary Wood July 6th 1916 Presented by the Officers 12th Bn The Royal Scots To the Officers Depot The Royal Scots” The periscope retains most of the original field grey painted finish and has various stamps. Good Condition. (£400 - £500) |
| 940 Victorian Boer War period pair of Slade Wallace ammunition pouches. A rare pair of the last pattern buff leather pouches with plain fronts which fold forward to reveal the ammunition loops to the interior. (Various issue stamps to the interior). Retaining side ammunition loops. GC, small cuts to flaps. Require whitening. Good colour match. (£120 - £150) |
| 941 Zeppelin Incendiary bomb core. A rare example believed to be part of a cluster dropped over Northampton. The core section is from an Incendiary bomb and would have originally been filled with thermite which would have been surrounded by a thin metal sheet container filled with three and a half litres of benzol which was then wrapped in tarred rope. A percussion cap to the base would explode on contact and ignite the contents that would reach a temperature of 3,000 degrees centigrade. The core section retains the base plate, the upper section is gone. With some age wear GC. (£400 - £600) |
| 942 1915 Vickers Machine Gun Wooden MKIII Minton Box. A rare example, with brass catch and brass slide mountings. Clear impressed stamp 1915 with maker's details of LAG Co Ltd. Complete with leather carrying strap. Little wear, Near VGC for the type. (£100 - £120) This is the pattern of Box that the BEF embarked to France with in 1914. It soon proved unsuitable, leaking and the strap getting wet. In 1915 the all metal ammunition box was introduced, the wooden examples were exchanged, however most proved a useful source of fuel in the front line trenches. |
| 943 Great War Officer’s “Lifeguard” Trench Mirror. A scarce example housed in original canvas fitted case. The mirror is of the pattern with a zigzag extending frame. GC with a little age wear. (£50 - £100) |
| 944 WWI Imperial German MG 08 Indirect Fire Sight. This rare maxim machine gun accessory was made by Franz Kuhlmamm Rustringen i/o and is numbered 16457. Maker’s details are clear and the sight retains 98% of original painted finish. Near VGC. (£300 - £400) These sights were produced in relatively small numbers towards the end of the Great War. Refered to in the book “The Devil’s Paintbrush Sir Hiram Maxim’s Gun” by Dolf L Goldsmith. At time of publication only three examples were known. Two in Museums and one in a private collection. |
| 945 1917 Imperial German “Captured Souvenir” Field Glasses, Binoculars. A pair of the German 1903 pattern, housed in the original polished brown leather case. The inside of the lid with printed instructions. Added to the label is an indelible pencil inscription “Sgt J.F. Grantham 2/6th London Rifles captured at Wurst Farm 20/9/17”. GC with a little age wear. (£60 - £100) Wurst Farm lay between St Julian and Gravenstafel in the Ypres Salient and this pair of binoculars would have been captured during the Battle of Paschendale 1917. Offered as an historical item only; the instrument’s accuracy is neither warranted or implied. |
| 946 1917 Imperial German Field Glasses / Binoculars. A pair of the German field glasses, retaining most of the field grey painted finish. Housed in the original polished brown leather case. The inside of the lid with printed instructions. GC Little age wear. (£40 - £60) Offered as an historical item only; the instrument’s accuracy is neither warranted or implied. |
| 947 Great War German Trench Club. A rare example. Heavy spring shaft with square weighted end. Complete with wooden ring turned grip. GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 948 Great War German Imperial Navy Submarine “Captured Souvenir” Luger Wooden Stock. A rare example of the flat wooden stock for the 6” Luger Pistol. This example with clear Marine Stamp and retaining inset metal disk and leather strap. Two original period labels state “Stock of Mauser Pistol from German Submarine UC5 captured off Harwich 1916. She was afterwards exhibited in London and New York proceeds going to war loans”. The overall condition is good, but with a little age wear. (£120 - £160) |
| 949 Great War Period British Sniper Scope Case. Polished brown leather stamped 4198 to the front. Leather remains supple GC. (£30 - £50) This example is believed to have accommodated the Evans Telescopic sight. |
| 950 1916 Vickers Machine Gun Luminous Night Sights. A scarce pair dated the year that the sight were introduced. Both fore and back sight are dated 1916 and housed in the original metal case stamped “Sights Luminous Vickers 303 gun 1 set”. GC (£80 - £120) This pattern of sight was introduced in 1916 and was withdrawn from service in the 1920’s. |
| 951 1918 British Baby Incendiary MKIV. A rare example, retaining green painted finish. GC. .. Accompanied by a photo copy of War Department Leaflet 12 giving instructions on it’s use. GC. (£180 - £220) |
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