WEDNESDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2007
UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT
Over 440 lots are photographed in the catalogue which
is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout
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WEDNESDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2007 UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT Over 440 lots are photographed in the catalogue which is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE HOME PAGE |
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970 Scots Guards Edwardian Officer’s scarlet tunic and waist sash. A fine example with dark blue facings to collar and cuffs. The collar bears gold bullion decoration and thistles, the shoulder straps with Lieutenant’s rank insignia; three bars of bullion decoration to cuffs and rear skirts. Complete with all fine gilt mounted regimental buttons, arranged in groups of three down the front. To the left breast, provision for medals. The interior with cotton lining. One small moth hole to reverse. Generally bright and VGC ... complete with crimson silk net waist sash by Cater & Co. (“protected 1902” pattern). GC (2 items) (£300 - £400) |
| 971 Blues & Royals Officer’s full dress tunic. A good Elizabeth II example of dark blue material, with scarlet facings to the cuff and collar, both embroidered with bullion oak leaf and acorns. To the left shoulder the Bullion Imperial Eagle device. and complete with gilt RHG 1DG buttons. To the shoulders gold bullion aiguillettes terminating with gilt metal tags. The plaited shoulder cords with Garter stars, indicating the rank of Captain. Minor wear, bullion remains fresh. The interior with a cotton lining. GC Tailored so the gauntlet cuffs can be removed, when wearing gauntlets. (£250 - £300) |
| 972 Royal Buckinghamshire Hussars Officer’s regimental pattern Mess jacket. A good dark green cloth example of stable pattern with scarlet coloured facings to the collar and dark green cuffs. Silver bullion shoulder cords, retaining Second Lieutenant Rank Star. The jacket is edged with regimental silver flat lace, which is padded to the chevron design to the cuff and seed buttons to the front. The interior with quilted cotton lining and retaining a tailor’s label and ink name “R.N. Watson 16.6.39” ... Accompanied by a waistcoat, again of green cloth with silver lace edging. Little service wear. GC (2 items) (£50 - £75) |
| 973 Grenadier Guards Officer’s scarlet tunic. A good bright example of 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 cuff also with two bullion lines. The collar is ornamented with bullion lace and silver bullion flaming grenade devices, the shoulder straps edged with gold bullion. Complete with post 1953 regimental pattern buttons (brass to cuffs and skirt, anodised to the front. incorrect buttons to shoulder straps). Quilted cotton lining to the interior. Scarlet fresh, minor service wear VGC. (£180 - £220) |
| 974 Scots Guards Victorian Officer’s scarlet tunic. A scarce example with dark blue facings to collar and cuffs. The collar bears gold bullion decoration and thistles, the shoulder straps without rank insignia; two lines of bullion decoration to cuffs, these also mounted with three buttons. Complete with all gilt mounted regimental buttons, arranged in groups of three down the front. The interior with cotton lining. The large buttons are Victorian, the small buttons with King’s Crown. Bullion dulled, with one or two small moth holes to the back, stitching faults to the left armpit. (£120 - £180) |
| 975 2nd North of Guernsey Militia Officer’s coatee circa 1832. A rare example of scarlet melton cloth with dark blue velvet facing to the collar and cuffs. The collar with four lines of silver lace mounted with buttons, which is repeated to the false pocket flaps. To the front two lines of ten regimental buttons arranged in pairs. The design of the button is flat silvered engraved with a “2” and embossed plated to the reverse. Further regimental buttons can be found to the cuffs and skirt. Retaining crows foot skirt ornaments. The interior with quilted silk lining. Scarlet remains fresh. 42 buttons present. GC ... Accompanied by a pair of cotton breeches, toned to a light brown colour (2 items) (£600 - £800) The 2nd North of Guernsey Militia changed their buttons from gilt to silver in 1831. In 1833 they became a Light Infantry Regiment and a new button was introduced incorporating the Strung bugle device. |
| 976 Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) Officer’s scarlet tunic. A good lined example of the 1880 pattern with green facings to the collar and cuffs; complete with gilt regimental buttons. The bullion shoulder cords with replacement post 1901 rank insignia indicating a Lieutenant Colonel. Scarlet dulled, collar badges absent. GC (£80 - £120) |
| 977 Gloucestershire Regiment Important Victoria Cross Uniform of Colonel J.P. Carne VC DSO hero of the “Imjin” This regimentally important Officer’s blue patrol pattern tunic retains two rows of medal ribbons to the left breast of: The Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order, 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, EIIR Jubilee Medal. The tunic is complete with gilt regimental collar badges, buttons and to the bullion shoulder straps with rank indicating Lt Col. (one Crown absent) Undress blue cloth shoulder straps are present. The interior pocket with tailor’s label of Flight Ltd and typed name Lt Col J.P. Carne 28th”. Slight service wear ... Accompanied by overalls. (2 items). (£200 - £300) Citation for the Awarded of The Victoria Cross. “On the night of the 22nd/23rd April 1951 Lieutenant-Colonel Carne’s Battalion, the 1st Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, was heavily attacked and the enemy on the Imjin River were repulsed, having suffered heavy casualties. On the 23rd, 24th and 25th April 1951, the Battalion was heavily and incessantly engaged by vastly superior numbers of the enemy, who repeatedly launched mass attacks, but were stopped at close quarters. During the 24th and 25th April 1951, the Battalion was completely cut off from the rest of the Brigade, but remained a fighting entity, in face of almost continual onslaughts from an enemy who were determined at all costs and regardless of casualties to overrun it. Throughout Lieut-Col Carne’s manner remained coolness itself, and on the wireless, the only communication he still had with Brigade, he repeatedly assured the Brigade Commander that all was well with his Battalion, that they could hold on and that everybody was in good heart. Throughout the entire engagement Lieut-Col Carne showing a complete disregard for his own safety, moved among the whole Battalion under very heavy mortar and machine gun fire, inspiring the utmost confidence and the will to resist amongst his troops. On 2 separate occasions, armed with only a rifle and grenades, he personally led assault parties, which drove back the enemy and saved an important situations. Lieut Col Carne’s example of courage, coolness and leadership was felt not only in his own Battalion, but throughout the whole Brigade. He fully realised that his flanks had been turned, but he also knew that the abandonment of his position would clear the way for the enemy to make a major breakthrough, and this would have endangered the Corps. When at last it was apparent that the Battalion would not be relieved and on orders from higher authority, he organised his Battalion into small, Officer-led parties, who then broke out, while he himself in charge of a small party fought his way out, but was captured within 24 Hours. Lieut-Col Carne showed powers of leadership which can seldom have been surpassed in the history of our Army. He inspired his Officers and men to fight beyond the normal limits of human endurance in spite of overwhelming odds and ever increasing casualties, shortages of ammunition and of water.” Lieutenant Colonel Carne was presented the Victoria Cross at Buckingham Palace on the 27th October 1953. The uniform is accompanied by photo copies of the Regimental Journal for the Summer 1961. This has a number of photographs of Imjin Day Ceremonies and shows Colonel Carne VC wearing this uniform. |
| 978 Manchester Regiment Officer’s scarlet uniform. Scarlet melton cloth with white facings to the collar and cuffs. The collar retaining bullion badges and complete with bullion shoulder cords with Lt. Col’s post 1902 rank insignia. Gilt regimental buttons present. The interior with quilted lining ... Accompanied by dark blue overalls with scarlet line ... Crimson waist sash. Scarlet dulled, dusty condition with some scattered moth holes ... Accompanied by a mess jacket of universal pattern, scarlet cloth with white facings. This again with age and storage wear. (2 items) (£80 - £120) The vendor states that this uniform was worn by Brigadier General Anthony Hugh Baldwin of the Manchester Regiment. Killed in action at Gallipoli on 10 August 1915 whilst commanding 38th Infantry Brigade. He had served 30 years with the Regiment. |
| 979 Foot Guards Field Officer’s frock coat. A scarce example of dark blue melton cloth. To each breast, six double rows of black worsted lace with pointed ends and sewn to allow the front to hang loose. Five of the rows are sewn with olivettes in the vertical position. The epaulettes are edged with black lace with rank insignia indicating Lt Col The stand up collar bears black lace and tracing braid. To the left breast medal ribbons of Egypt Medal, QSA, KSA. To the right shoulder gold bullion Staff officer pattern aiguillettes. Full black cotton lining. Good clean condition. GC (£120 - £150) |
| 980 14th / 20th Hussars busby and uniform. A good clean example comprising: Busby of black fur with yellow bag, cord boss and cap lines. The interior with leather sweatband. Complete with white plume with boss and interlinked chin chain ... Tunic of dark blue woollen cloth, across the breast seven rows of yellow corded drop loops, yellow Austrian knot cuffs and plain brass ball buttons. The collar with silvered regimental collar badges. Half blanket lining with paper issue label dated 1912 .... Together with a pair of dark blue overalls with yellow piping to the side seams ... additional set of cap lines ... pair of spurs and white leatherette pouch belt with black leatherette covered pouch, the face edged with Russia braid; applied nickel running hose to centre with facing pair of small horses to the corners. Overall good clean condition. (6 items) (£150 - £250) |
| 981 Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Transitional 1880 Pattern Scarlet Tunic. A scarce Field Officer’s example. Scarlet melton cloth with white facings to the collar and cuffs. Each are decorated with addition scrolling gold bullion cord demoting field rank. The collar is slightly rounded and has not been fitted with collar badges. Complete with gilt regimental buttons of the pattern a Crowned strung bugle with title. The bullion shoulder cords with insignia denoting the rank of Major (Victorian Crown). The interior with quilted lining. Bullion dulled with moth surface traces and some small holes. Bullion to shoulder cords now black. (£60 - £100) |
| 982 Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry 1880 Pattern Scarlet Tunic. Scarlet melton cloth with white facings to the collar and cuffs. Each are decorated with gold bullion lace and to the collar gilt and enamel collar badges. Complete with gilt regimental buttons and the bullion shoulder cords with insignia denoting the rank of Second Lieutenant. The interior with quilted lining. Bullion dulled with moth surface traces. (£60 - £100) |
| 983 Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Colour Sergeant’s uniform. A good pre Great war example, scarlet cloth with white facings to the collar, cuffs and epaulettes. Complete with brass General Service buttons, regimental collar badges and titles. The right arm with gold bullion chevrons and above this crossed crowned Union flags. The interior with an issue label for 1913 ... Accompanied by 1914 issue pair of dark blue overalls with scarlet line ... Also Colour Sergeant’s crimson sash. Scarlet fresh. GC (3 items) (£60 - £100) |
| 984 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 now been replaced. Bullion remains bright, some slight age wear. GC Royal Coat of Arms Gilt buttons to the front absent. (£200 - £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 |
| 985 Tunic of an Equerry To Her Majesty Queen Victoria A rare example of the scarlet melton cloth tunic with dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs. The collar richly embroidered with gold bullion frog drop loops; the slash cuffs with three buttons and bullion drop loops. To each breast eight lines of scarlet mohair cord, five ornamented with buttons (Incorrect replacements). Silk lining to the interior, now shot. The scarlet is a little dusty, but remains a good example. GC (£180 - £220) |
| 986 King’s Dragoon Guards Victorian Officer’s scarlet mess jacket attributed to Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria. A good and rare example of scarlet melton cloth with 1 1/2 ins band of bullion lace edging of regimental pattern and dark blue facings to the cuff and collar. The cuff with padded bullion lace inverted chevron, the collar mounted with the large impressive regimental device of the Austrian Eagle. Plaited shoulder cords of cavalry pattern mounted with Victorian rank denoting Colonel. To the left breast, provision for a row of medals and a single breast order worn low to the breast. The interior is with quilted scarlet lining ... Accompanied by waistcoat. Scarlet melton cloth, edged with regimental lace and each breast is richly embroidered with scrolling gold bullion cord. Complete with gilt seed buttons to the front with concealed hook and eye fastening. Scarlet a little dulled, bullion remains bright. Lining with some age wear and repairs. GC (2 items) (£300 - £500) Although this jacket and waistcoat is unnamed,the Army list only shows one Colonel of the Regiment for this period entitled to wear a breast Order. Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria. |
| 987 Warwickshire Yeomanry Officer’s Mess Jacket. A scarce example of stable pattern form. Dark blue melton cloth with white facings to the collar and cuffs. Edged with silver gimp cord and to the shoulders can be found cavalry pattern silver bullion shoulder cords mounted with regimental buttons. The interior with black quilted cotton lining. Little age wear otherwise clean condition. (£60 - £100) |
| 988 Warwickshire Yeomanry Officer’s tunic. 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 (3 olivettes and 1 purl absent). The jacket is edged with two silver cord lines and further cord decoration can be found to the back. The cavalry pattern shoulder cords with Lieutenant’s rank stars and regimental buttons. The interior with quilted lining and tailor’s label with faint name and date circa 1926. The overall condition is good, but with wear and stitching faults to the bullion lace. Lining shot. Some moth holes. (£100 - £120) The tunic is attributed to Lieutenant C.I.P Smith-Ryland who was appointed to this rank in 1920 |
| 989 Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry Officer Mess Jacket. This universal pattern mess jacket is of scarlet cloth with scarlet facings. The collar mounted with a pair of silvered ‘MYC” Dragon regimental badges and to the shoulder straps Lieutenant rank Stars. Quilted silk lining to the interior with tailor’s label and ink name “J.D.D. Evans” ... Accompanied by scarlet waistcoat, retaining silvered regimental buttons. Scarlet remains bright, but now with surface moth damage. (2 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 990 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 (£40 - £60) |
| 991 Middlesex Yeomanry Officer’s Mess Jacket. A scarce good quality example of stable jacket form. Dark blue cloth, with velvet facings to the collar and cuffs. The jacket is edged with gold lace and to the front five olivettes. The cavalry pattern bullion shoulder cords with post 1953 Major rank insignia and to the right arm Parachute qualification wings ... Complete with scarlet waistcoat, this with gold bullion lace decoration. Bullion remains bright and fresh. VGC (2 items) (£60 - £100) |
| 992 Duke of Lancasters Own Yeomanry Trooper’s uniform. A scarce pre Great War example. Scarlet wool cloth with dark blue facings to the cuff and collar, the latter mounted with brass Rose regimental device and complete with regimental pattern buttons. The shoulders retain steel chains. The interior with clear ink stamp “D.L.O.Y 1914” ... Accompanied by dark blue overalls these with a wide yellow mohair line and with issue stamps “DLOY 2-12” (February 1912)”. Little age wear remains in good condition. (£50 - £100) |
| 993 Tunic of a Lieutenant of an English County. Scarlet melton cloth, with dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs. Each decorated with two loops of silver oak leaf lace. Retaining silvered King’s Crown buttons, the left breast with provision for medals and two breast Orders. The silver bullion shoulder cords mounted with a bullion Rose, surmounted by a Crown. Scarlet fresh..... Accompanied by Cocked hat, of black silk, mounted with two silver button loops and silvered button. Leather sweatband to the interior with pleated silk lining Plume absent. GC (2 items) (£80 - £120) |
| 994 Victorian Royal Artillery Field Officer’s Uniform, Pouch & Pouch Belt, Mess jacket. and Waist belt A full dress tunic, of dark blue melton cloth, with scarlet facings to the collar, this decorated with a flaming grenade device and gold lace. The cuff is decorated with gold lace indicating Field Rank; complete with Victorian gilt regimental buttons and post 1901 rank crowns indicating the rank of Major. The interior with silk lining shot ... Overalls of dark blue cloth with scarlet line.... Pouch belt and pouch. A gold lace belt with ornate gilt buckle, tip and slide together with pouch of dark blue melton cloth, the face edged with gold lace of regimental pattern. To the centre, heavily gold embroidered Royal Arms and “Ubique” scroll within a wreath of oak leaves and acorns; an applied gilt metal gun to the base of the wreath which rests on a padded tri-part crimson velvet cushion scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. complete with wallet, gilt floriated ends and plain belt loops ... Waist belt, regimental gold bullion lace with a Victorian gilt metal clasp ... regimental pattern mess jacket of stable pattern form, Dark blue with scarlet facings and edged with gold bullion lace. Rank to the shoulder cords absent. The overall condition is good, but with some age wear and stitching faults. (5 items) (£200 - £300) |
| 995 13th London Regiment Officer’s Mess Jacket A Good clean example of the Kensington Rifles pattern. Grey woollen cloth material with scarlet facings to the cuff and collar. The epaulettes are of matching grey material. Retaining regimental pattern silvered buttons. Scarlet cotton lining to the interior. Collar badges absent. Scarlet fresh. GC (£50 - £75) |
| 996 94th Foot (Connaught Rangers) Officer’s cape. A scarce pre 1881 example of knuckle length regulation cape made of fine grey woollen material. With four gilt metal regimental buttons to the front. Complete with cotton lining. Remains in good clean condition. GC (£150 - £200) |
| 997 6th Bn. Sherwood Foresters Regiment Sergeant’s scarlet tunic. A good bright example of scarlet cloth, with green facings to the cuff and collar, the latter retaining brass regimental badges. To the shoulder straps, brass titles “T / 6 / Notts and Derby”. The right arm with bullion Sergeant’s chevrons and three proficiency stars. The left cuff with marksman’s bullion badge. Accompanied by overalls, these with a little age wear ... Also a Sergeant’s crimson shoulder sash. GC (3 items) (£100 - £150) 6th Bn. HQ at Chesterfield. |
| 998 Westmoreland & Cumberland Yeomanry Victorian tunic. A fine and rare example of the 1845 pattern Other Rank’s issue full dress tunic. Scarlet melton cloth with white facings to the cuff and collar. Both cuff and collar with silver bullion lace decoration. To each breast, 22 loops of flat silver bullion lace with silvered plain ball pattern buttons. Concealed hook and eye fastening with a central row of buttons. Loop twist gimp cord epaulettes to each shoulder and the tunic edged with silver lace of regimental pattern. The back is again with silver lace. The cotton lining bears ink date 1881. Overall condition is good slight moth peppering. Scarlet and lace remain bright. GC (£300 - £500) This pattern was introduced to the Regiment in 1845, it continued to be worn until the mid 1880’s when the silver lace was replaced by cord. |
| 999 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 |
| 1000 107th Kerry Militia OR’s scarlet tunic circa 1870. A rare example of the Other Ranks scarlet tunic, with slash cuffs and yellow facings to the collar, cuffs and shoulder straps. Retains 20 of the 22 white metal regimental buttons (crowned shamrock, regimental title and number). The interior with a white blanket lining. Scarlet a little dusty. Old period repair patch to the skirt. GC (£300 - £400) Raised 1793 at Tralee, became 4th Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers on Friday 1st July, 1881. |
| 1001 Royal Navy Commander’s full dress Uniform A good post 1901 example. The tail coat of dark blue melton cloth. Cuffs with white facings and lace distinction for Commander. Complete with gilt buttons, and lace decoration to the tail pockets and collar. Padded black cotton lining. ... Accompanied by overalls, this with gold lace line. GC Lace bright. The uniform in contained in a Japanned storage tin with painted name “O.F.M Wethered”. GC. (£80 - £120) Commander Owen F. O Wethered was appointed a Midshipman in 1917 and served on HMS Repulse from May 1917 to December 1918. He remained with the RN after the war and during WW2 saw service on HMS Newcastle. |
| 1002 WW2 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars Battledress Uniform, Medals and Paperwork. A scarce grouping of items worn by Tank Commander Sergeant G.H. Bennett. Comprising: Black Armoured Corps beret with 8th Hussars cap badge ... 1940 pattern battledress blouse with original insignia comprising: “8H” cloth titles to the shoulder straps, 7th Armoured Corps (Desert Rats), RAC Arm of service, Sergeant’s chevrons, the right side with an 8th Hussars Sergeant’s crowned harp arm badge, To the left breast medal ribbons. The interior with 1943 issue label. .... 1940 pattern battledress trousers, these with field dressing pocket (small oil stains) ... web belt ... two issue ties. The uniform is accompanied by medal group 1939/45 Star, Africa Star (8th Army clasp), France & German Star, Defence Medal, War Medal ... Issue marching compass ... Pay Book, discharge book and a quantity of ephemera etc, including a 1920’s autograph book. Overall GC little age wear. (quantity) (£200 - £300) Sergeant George Henry Bennett was born on the 1st July 1915 and enlisted in June 1941. His pay book conforms him as a Tank Commander and driver for AFV. Among the ephemera is an Army Form B 104 listing Bennett as missing in Action believed POW Middle East on the 27th May 1942. His records also show that he was wounded to the right shoulder. The medal group is confirmed, however the BD has the additional medals of the Military Medal and the Italy Star, these ribbons are not confirmed. |
| 1003 1940 pattern Battledress trousers. A good clean pair with field dressing pocket to the right leg and large pocket to the left. Good size. Little service wear clean condition. (£50 - £75) |
| 1004 Royal Navy WW2 period Commander’s cap and uniform. A good example of the Royal Navy service dress jacket. To each cuff gold lace denoting the rank of Commander. To the left breast medal ribbons of the BWM, VM, 1939/45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. The inside pocket with typed name “Cmdr O.F.O. Wethered 1938”. GC ... Accompanied by a Commander’s Cap, this with gold oakleaves to the peak and complete with King’s Crown bullion cap badge. Leather sweatband to the interior. Good clean condition. (2 items) (£60 - £100) Commander Owen F. O Wethered was appointed a Midshipman in 1917 and served on HMS Repulse from May 1917 to December 1918. He remained with the RN after the war and during WW2 saw service on HMS Newcastle. |
| 1005 Boer War Other Rank’s khaki tunic. A good example of the pattern of heavy khaki drill tunic introduced to the British Army during the Boer War. Stand collar with two breast pockets, the latter with pointed flaps. The interior with correct WD Issue stamp. Some service wear, but remains a good clean example. (£150 - £200) |
| 1006 Special Air Service Colonel’s Full Dress Tunic. An important Regimental example worn by Lt Col Lemon Evelyn Oliver Turton (Pat) Hart,. Dark blue cloth, tailored with four pockets. The stand collar of light blue facings and edged with a line blue line. The left breast with medal ribbons of the OBE, 1939/45 Star, France & German Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, General Service Medal, Legion of Honour. To the right shoulder bullion SAS Wings. Complete with Lt Col’s correct white metal rank insignia and retaining small buttons to the shoulder straps and cuffs only. The interior with a tailor’s label of Welsh & Jefferies and ink name Major L. Turton Hart Feb 1956. The tunic remains in good clean condition. Collar badges and large regimental buttons absent. (£200 - £300) Lt Col Lemon Evelyn Oliver Turton (Pat) Hart was born in 1914 and after a short period in the ranks was commissioned into the Rifle Brigade in July 1940. He transferred to the SAS and saw action in Norway. Remaining with the Army after the war he saw the disbandment of the SAS. However in 1947 the War Office held an enquiry into the use of SAS Troops and re-rising the Regiment, Hart jumped at the chance to convince the War Office and along with Calvett and Lt Col Franks DSO, MC, the SAS was reborn. Pat Hart with the rank of Major was appointed second in command under Lt Col Franks. He was awarded the OBE in 1955 and retired from the Regiment with the rank of Hon Lt Col on the 31st July 1958. |
| 1007 Welsh Guards George VI Period Drum Major’s tunic. A good and rare example. Superfine scarlet cloth with dark blue facings to the cuff and collar. To each breast, ten double loops of gold bullion lace of Guards pattern. The brass King’s Crown buttons are arranged in two groups of five. The collar is ornamented with bullion lace and overlaid with silver bullion Welsh Leek device. The interior is with woollen lining. Scarlet and bullion slightly dulled. GC. Detachable wings and rank insignia are not present. (£100 - £150) |
| 1008 Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry Officer’s tunic. The tunic is of the pattern introduced to the regiment in 1883, similar in cut to that of the Dragoon pattern. Scarlet melton cloth with dark blue facings to the cuff and collar. The cuffs are with an inverted padded bullion chevron with blue piping to the outer edge. Collar is ornamented with gold bullion lace of regimental pattern and mounted with a bullion rose device. Quilted lining to the interior. The overall condition is good, slight age dulling. Shoulder cords absent. (£120 - £150) |
| 1009 Indian Cavalry Officer’s Mess Uniform. A good circa 1900 example,. Comprising: Jacket of stable pattern form. Dark blue melton cloth, with light blue facings to the collar and cuffs. The jacket is edged with gold lace and to the front a row of seed buttons. The bullion shoulder cords with Captain rank stars. The interior with a light blue cotton lining ... Waistcoat, again of light blue material, edged with gold lace and a row of seed buttons ... Overalls of dark blue cloth with a gold lace line of Regimental pattern. Overall GC with some age wear and stitching faults. (3 items) (£100 - £150) |
| 1010 Indian Army Officer’s Khaki Drill Kurta A scarce example of heavy KD cotton material. Tailored three quarter length, with two breast pockets and cotton shoulder straps. Fitted with plain buttons GC. (£50 - £75) |
| 1011 Transjordan Frontier Force Officer’s Tunic. A scarce tunic / Kurta, tailored to just above the knee and with two breast pockets. Fine quality khaki material, retaining Regimental pattern collar badges and silvered flat buttons. Some small moth holes to the back not effecting the appearance. GC (£60 - £100) |
| 1012 Burma Rifles Officer’s Mess Uniform. This example was worn by Lt Col. E. Burd. Universal pattern mess jacket of dark green cloth, retaining blackened rank insignia to the shoulder straps and to the collar silvered Regimental badges. The lining with a tailor’s label, ink name and date 1934. GC.... Accompanied by waistcoat of Regimental pattern and overalls. GC Clean condition. (£75 - £125) Lt Col Burd had served with the 93 Burma Rifles see previous lot. |
| 1013 Indian Army Staff Officer’s Tunic. This example was worn by a lieutenant. Scarlet melton cloth, with dark blue facings. The collar has not been fitted with badges. Complete with gilt GRI King’s Crown buttons and gold bullion shoulder cords with rank Stars. The interior with full lining. Scarlet fresh minor stitching faults (£75 - £125) |
| 1014 Victorian Bombay Light Cavalry Officer’s shell jacket. A rare circa 1860 shell jacket of light blue melton cloth, with white facings to the collar and cuffs, the former with bullion Victorian rank crown. The jacket is edged with silver cord, which is repeated to the shoulders, these with a silvered “BLC” button. The interior with a quilted cotton lining. Overall condition is good, with some moth and stitching faults. GC. (£250 - £400) See Accoutrements section for the 1855 dated silver pouch and pouch belt |
| 1015 British Diplomatic Service Members Hot Climate Tunic. A rare example of white cotton cloth, tailored with two breast pockets. The stand collar retains it’s detachable embroidered oak leaf collar. This example with chevron cuffs and three buttons, to the shoulders bullion cords. Complete with all buttons, depicting a King’s Crown Royal Coat of Arms. Near VGC. (£75 - £100) |
| 1016 1938 Sudan Political Officer’s Tunic. This example conforms closely to the British Army pattern Khaki Drill four pocket tunic. Light brown cotton material, with cotton lining. Tailored with rank lace to the cuff, two thin and one wide band of yellow lace. Tailored with plain flat brass buttons. Tailor’s Label of Hawkes London and typed name “J.N. Glover Sudan Political 25.10.38”. GC. (£30 - £50) |
| 1017 93rd Burma Infantry Pre Great War Officer’s Mess jacket. A rare example of the Frontier Force pattern, of drab cloth with yellow facing to the collar and cuffs. This example was worn by Lt Col. E. Burd. To each breast of the jacket five wavy lines of mohair cords with olivettes. To the shoulder cords bullion rank insignia. The interior with full lining and tailor’s label of J.B.Johnson, with ink name “E Burd 93 Burma Infy 17.7.06” Lining with some age wear, exterior GC.... Accompanied by a waist coat, again drab, with yellow facings. GC.... Also a second associated waistcoat in poor condition, damaged. (3 items) Accompanied by a small box of his shoulder titles, buttons, rank stars etc. (£120 - £160) Lieutenant Colonel E. Burd was first commissioned 12th August 1899 and was appointed Major acting Lt Col 1915. |
| 1018 2nd Gurkha Rifles WW2 Military Cross Winners Uniform. A good example of an Officer’s Service dress uniform worn by Major P.H. Meadows MC. The tunic with red piping to the collar. To the left breast medal ribbons of the MC, 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID and Territorial Efficiency Medal. Complete with Regimental buttons, 2GR shoulder titles and Major rank Crowns. The lining with a tailor’s label bearing ink name Major P.H. Meadows May 1946. Accompanied by overalls ... Cloth tunic belt ... Tie. Overall GC (4 items) (£60 - £100) Major Meadows was first commissioned into the Indian Army 1941 |
| 1019 Civil Uniform of Sir Abraham Jeremy Raisman GCIE. A fine quality example. Comprising: Coatee of blue cloth, single-breasted with stand collar. Collar and cuffs are of black velvet, pocket flaps of blue cloth, each bearing gold bullion oak leaf embroidery. To the front, nine gilt buttons mounted with the Royal Arms. Black cotton lining to the interior with tailor’s label and ink name “A Raisman 1931”.... Overalls of blue cloth with 1.75 inch gold oak leaf lace decoration. GC (£80 - £120) Sir Abraham Jeremy Raisman GCIE served with the Indian Civil Service and was created a GCIE in 1945. |
| 1020 A late 19th century Officer’s frock tunic. A good example of dark blue melton cloth with concealed hook and eye fasting to the front. Each breast with five mohair drop loops with olivette. Bullion rank insignia to the epaulettes of a pre 1901 Lt. Col. To the left breast medal ribbons of Egypt Medal and Khedive Star. Quilted cotton lining and complete with a bullion lace wine removable collar. Overall GC but with some age wear, damage to the mohair lace to the back and minor stitching faults. (£80 - £120) |
| 1025 1854 British Crimean War OR’s issue wooden water bottle. A rare example of the wooden canteen with clear Board of Ordnance issue stamps with the date 1854. Stopper and sling now absent. Now natural wood colour. (£120 - £150) This pattern of canteen is similar to the pattern carried at the Battle of Waterloo. |
| 1026 Great War British Army pattern marching compass etc. A good brass Verners Pattern example with mother of pearl face. Complete with polished brown leather carrying case. GC ... Accompanied by two WWI German bayonet knots, one with blue facings, the other yellow (Age wear) ... WW2 Army Officer’s Cap ... Sam Browne Holster ... Cameron Highlanders OR’s glengarry badge ... Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders OR’s glengarry badge. Overall GC but some age wear. (7 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 1027 WWI Style Officer’s side bag. This pattern of bag would be worn with the Sam Browne leather equipment. This example with leather base to the bag and two leather straps and buckles. Complete with sling. GC (£60 - £100) |
| 1029 British Army 1914 Leather Equipment Large Pack. A rare example of the webbing large back retaining leather straps and brass buckles to the flap. The revers retains the large leather straps to attach to the cross straps and also lower leather strap and buckle. The interior with an issue stamp for 1915. Dusty condition, but leather remains supple. (£60 - £100) |
| 1030 Similar Example British Army 1914 Leather Equipment Large Pack. A rare example of the webbing large back retaining leather straps and brass buckles to the flap. The reverse retains the large leather straps to attach to the cross straps and also lower leather strap and buckle. The interior with an issue stamp for 1915. Dusty condition, but leather remains supple. This example with period field repair wide leather straps. Also bears a large stamp BB HQ (£60 - £100) |
| 1031 British Army 1914 Pattern Leather Equipment Pouches and belt. The part set has been blackened for use by a Light Infantry Regiment. Comprising a matched pair of leather ammunition pouches. both retain brace stamp buckle V shape attachment, but only one pouch with leather tang, this dated 1915 ... Waist belt complete with all four rear straps. Clasp absent dusty condition, leather supple but with age wear and some stitching faults. (£100 - £200) |
| 1032 Victorian Boer War period pair of Slade Wallace brace straps. A rare pair of the matched white buff leather brace or shoulder straps. Retaining brass D ring and brass buckle attachments. Have been whitened. GC with a little age wear supple. (£50 - £100) |
| 1033 Pair of 1882 Valise Equipment Ammunition Pouches These are made of white buff leather of a square front shape with a half flap secured by a wide leather tag and brass stud fastening. Two belt loops to the rear and a brass loop top. Internal buff leather cylinders. Various internal stamps. Pouches now heavily blancoed. Matched Pair (2 items) (£100 - £150) |
| 1034 Pair of Boer War Pattern Slade Wallace 1888 Ammunition Pouches white buff leather, last pattern pouches post 1894 with the outward opening top flap. Two rear belt loops riveted in place. External single round loops to each edge. Internal stitched loops to hold .303 ammunition. Various internal stamps. Pouches heavily blancoed Matched Pair (2 items) (£100 - £120) |
| 1035 Pair of Boer War Pattern Slade Wallace 1888 Ammunition Pouches A scarce e pair of white buff leather, with fold back opening top flap. Two rear belt loops riveted in place. External single round loops to each edge. Internal stitched loops to hold .303 ammunition. Various internal stamps. Pouches heavily blancoed Matched Pair (2 items) (£100 - £120) |
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