WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER 2007
UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT
Over 350 lots are photographed in the catalogue which
is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout
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WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER 2007 UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT Over 350 lots are photographed in the catalogue which is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE HOME PAGE |
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| 834 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Great War Military Cross winner’s uniform The uniform is attributed to Major C.A.M Alexander of the 2nd Battalion. Comprising: 1916 pattern shoulder rank tunic, complete with bronze regimental collar badges and buttons. To the left breast medal ribbons of the Military Cross, 1914 Star with rosette, British War Medal,and Victory Medal, with Mention in Despatches emblem. The interior with cotton lining... Accompanied by overalls retaining tailor’s label ink name and date 14.8.16. Overall GC a few moth nips to the pockets. (£200 - £400) |
| 835 Rifle Brigade Officer’s Rifle pattern tunic This example is attributed to Lt Col. A.R.C. Southby OBE. Dark green melton cloth with black velvet facings to cuff and collar. To each breast five mohair drop loops with pearl buttons. Concealed hook and eye fastening, loops and olivettes. Padded black lining to interior, this with a tailor’s Lebel and ink name “ARC Southby June 1934”. To the left breast provision for medals. GC Shoulder cords absent. (£60 - £80) Lt Col. A.R.C. Southby OBE. was promoted to the rank of Captain in 1928. He was awarded the OBE in 1945 for the operations in Italy. |
| 836 Rifle Brigade Mess Jacket of the Earl of Liverpool. The jacket is of the universal pattern, dark green with black velvet facings to the cuffs. The collar is mounted with silvered strung bugle devices and to the shoulder cord rank denoting Lt Col ... Accompanied by waistcoat of regulation pattern, complete with buttons and name tag “Earl of Liverpool. GC (2 items) (£40 - £60) The Earl of Liverpool served during the Boer War and the Great war, being awarded the DSO in 1918. In 1918 he held the appointment of Governor General and C-in-C New Zealand. He was a Lt Col Territorial Officer of the Rifle Brigade. |
| 837 Victorian 1868 Pattern Honourable Artillery Company tunic. A rare example, following the pattern of the Foot Guards. Scarlet cloth with dark blue facings, the collar decorated with bullion flaming grenade devices. Complete with silvered Regimental buttons and to the shoulders twist crimson cords. The interior with lining. Scarlet remains bright, slight age wear GC. (£100 - £150) |
| 838 Glider Pilot Regiment Pilot’s Battledress Blouse, Log Book etc, An Arnhem POW. This is a rare grouping of items attributed to 1442239 Sergeant Lawrence Richard Thomas who successfully landed his glider at Arnhem and was then taken prisoner. Comprising: 1940 pattern Battledress blouse retaining the following original insignia Flat 1st Pilot wings, medal ribbons of the 1939/45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal. To each arm “Glider Pilot Regiment” printed shoulder title, printed Pegasus badge, Sergeant’s chevrons. To each shoulder strap is a maroon cloth bar. Issue label dated 1945. .... Pilot’s Log Book. One of the first pages to this log is written “Previous Log Book left at Fairford G Squadron GPR being a POW after Arnhem September 1944” Signed and dated 29.11.45. The log records flights from December 1945 to December 1946, flying as both and 1t and 2nd Pilot ... Medal Group 1939/45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal., War Medal ... Glider Pilot Regiment plastic economy beret badge ... Silver and enamel sweetheart brooch ... metal box from aircraft. .. Plus a quantity of original ephemera. Overall Good Condition, the blouse remains in near VGC, but with some service wear. (£500 - £750) Sergeant Lawrence Richard Thomas enlisted into the Royal Artillery (T) in February 1939. He transferred to the Glider Pilot Regiment on the 1st December 1942 and took part on the D-Day landings on the 6th June 1944. Returning back to the UK he was briefed along with other G Squadron Pilots for Operation Market Garden the airborne landings at Arnhem. On the 18th September 1944 a Sterling Bomber tug dragged his glider into the air, his load been a jeep, trailer and members of the 1st Parachute Bn signals Company. Not far from the release point the Sterling was hit by flak and the tow was cut. The glider landed close to Randwijk. The glider was quickly unloaded with the help of local Dutch people. one of which took photographs, copies of these are included. Mounted onto the jeep the group headed for the main drop zone and joined the landing Brigade. Sergeant Thomas was captured around the 25th September and with other POW’s was sent to Stalag XIB. This proved to be a hellhole of a camp, the German Guards picking out the Arnhem captives for additional punishments. One case being the shooting of Sgt Hollinghamaged 22 GPR in front of Thomas; in Thomas’s own words “For nothing more than lifting his feet and not being able to run fast enough” Thomas moved to help his friend, only to be told if he did he would get the same. Conditions in the camp deteriorated in the 6 months Thomas was held here, then one day rumours flourished that the Russians were close. Hiding in the large baking ovens as the camp was evacuated he was able to escape. Seeing the Russians rounding up stray British and American POW’s and treating them in a similar way the Germans had, he made his way in the opposite direction. He eventually made it to Odessa on the Black Sea and returned to the UK. He remained with the GPR after the war and was finally discharged in February 1947. In later life he was a member of the GPR Association, membership cards etc included and corresponded with a number of Dutch people interested in the Battle for Arnhem. This correspondence is also included in the lot. Lawrence Richard Thomas passed away in 1995. |
| 839 Grenadier Guards post 1953 Guardsman’s scarlet tunic. A good example with dark blue facings to the cuffs, collar and epaulettes. The epaulettes are with white cotton embroidered devices. The collar with flaming grenade embroidery. Complete with all anodised buttons and lining to the interior. Scarlet fresh, minor service wear. GC (£80 - £120) |
| 840 Royal Welch Fusiliers Volunteer Officer’s tunic A good Officer’s scarlet 1880 pattern tunic attributed to Major R.J. Bracken MC. Dark blue facings to collar and cuffs. The collar is with silvered bullion flaming grenade collar badges. Plaited shoulder cords with Major rank insignia and bullion T. Complete with silvered regimental buttons, quilted lining and tailor’s label of F.W. Flight and ink name F.J. Bracken. Also complete with regimental pattern black silk neck ribbon. Scarlet remains fresh, bullion dulled to near black. (£120 - £150) Major R.J. Bracken MC was commissioned into the Volunteer Force on the 25th April 1907 and on the creation of the Territorial Force, transferred to the 4th Battalion. During the Great War he was awarded the Military Cross and Mentioned in Despatches 1915. The 1920 Army list shows him serving with the 6th Carnarvonshire & Anglesey Battalion. |
| 841 Royal Meath Irish Militia Officer’s shell jacket circa 1871-74. A fine and rare example of the short stable pattern undress jacket. Scarlet melton cloth with dark blue facings to the the collar and cuffs. The latter mounted with four silvered regimental buttons Two further buttons can be found to the silver twist cord epaulettes. The jacket is edged with flat silver lace; quilted crimson silk lining. Ink name label of “W.N. Waller”. Minor age wear, near VGC. (£250 - £300) Lieutenant William Newcome Waller who joined the militia 13th February 1871 and resigned in late 1874. The Headquarters was at Naven. |
| 842 17th Lancers Trooper’s plastron tunic. A scarce example of dark blue woollen cloth with white plastron to the front. White is repeated to the facings of the cuffs and collar. Yellow mohair epaulettes to the shoulders. Complete with brass regimental pattern buttons of skull and crossed bones. The interior retains white blanket lining. Minor age wear GC. (£180 - £200) |
| 843 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 (one absent). 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, some service wear. (£150 - £250) A similar example is illustrated on the front cover of Bosleys sales catalogue 28th September 2006 |
| 844 Earl of Dudley Late 19th Century Postillion’s Jacket A scarce short “Pee” style jacket of dark blue melton cloth. body and mustered coloured arms. To teach breast 16 loops of gold lace mounted with gilt armorial Crested buttons, the design 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. Evidence of an arm badge having been worn, X lace removed from the skirt. 85 buttons present (£50 - £100) |
| 845 Indian Army Cavalry Regiment Officer’s Mess Jacket. This example is of stable pattern form, dark blue cloth with light blue facings. Edged with gold lace and to the front seed buttons. The interior with cotton lining and retaining tailor’s label with faint ink name. GC Little age wear. (£50 - £100) |
| 846 HAC scarce Guards pattern Victorian working shell jacket. A good scarce white woollen example with white plaited shoulder cords and retaining silvered regimental buttons. Interior with cotton lining. GC little age wear. (£50 - £100) |
| 847 3rd Gurkha Rifles Officer’s Full Dress Tunic. A good example of dark green cloth tailored with a high collar. Complete with silvered Regimental collar badges and Black Regimental buttons. Captain rank insignia to the shoulder straps. GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 848 Irish Guards Officer’s Scarlet Tunic A post 1901 example, scarlet cloth with blue facings to the cuffs, collar and epaulettes. The latter bearing gilt wire embroidery edging (rank absent). The collar is ornamented with gilt wire line and block embroidery mounted with silver wire shamrocks. To the front King’s Crown regimental buttons arranged in two groups of four. Buttons are also present to the tail and cuffs. Scarlet slightly dulled, with some stitching faults. Wear and repairs to the lining. (2 buttons absent) (£150 - £200) |
| 849 Royal Navy Uniform of Rear Admiral J.G.C. Given CBE,. A regulation Royal Navy service jacket, black mohair cloth with gold lace to the cuffs indicating a Rear Admiral. Complete with flag Officer buttons. The interior with tailor’s label and ink name “J.G.C. Given”. Some service wear, two sections of the lining and medal ribbons removed, GC. (£40 - £60) Rear Admiral John Garnett Cranston Given CBE (1945), OBE (1943) entered the Royal Navy and joined HMS Hood in 1922. During WWII he served in various theatres of operations including the Pacific From 1953 until his retirement in 1955 he was Staff of Commander in Chief of the Nore. |
| 850 Victorian Grenadier Guards Officer’s Scarlet Tunic A pre 1901 example, scarlet melton cloth with blue facings to the cuffs, collar and epaulettes. The latter bearing gilt wire embroidery edging (rank absent). The collar is ornamented with gilt wire line and block embroidery mounted with silver wire flaming grenades. To the front Victorian regimental buttons these are also present to the tail and cuffs. Scarlet slightly dulled, Bullion dull,. Wear and repairs to the lining. (6 buttons absent) (£150 - £200) |
| 851 12th Royal Lancers Officer’s Frock Coat. Dark blue melton cloth, with a double row of six regimental buttons to each breast. The collar retaining silvered and gilt collar badges and to the shoulder straps, single bullion rank stars, indicating Second Lieutenant. Black cotton lining to the interior, with tailor’s label of Hamburger Rodgers & Co London. Ink name of “F.F.F. Spencer 15.6.14”. Remains in good clean condition. (£50 - £75) Captain Frank Fitzroy Fane Spicer DSO, MID was commissioned into the Regiment in June 1914. He embarked with the the 12th to France gaining the 1914 Star. He would serve on the Western Front throughout the war and was wounded on one occasion. During the war he was awarded the DSO and was MID. He remained with the Regiment after the Great War. |
| 852 9th/12th Lancers Colonel’s Service dress Uniform. Comprising: Service dress cap, with post 1953 silvered and gilt cap badge ... Service dress tunic, to the left breast Army Pilot’s wings and GSM Medal ribbon. To the shoulder straps Lt. Col’s rank insignia. Complete with anodised regimental buttons. ... Service dress trousers. Overall GC. Cap with some small moth holes. (3 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 853 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. (£80 - £120) |
| 854 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 (£120 - £150) |
| 855 Royal Navy Reserve / Royal Naval Air Service Lieutenant’s full dress tail coat. A rare post 1901 example, worn by Flight Commander Alfred William Clemson DSC, who was taken POW in October 1917. The tail coat of dark blue melton cloth. Cuffs with white RNR pattern lace distinction for Lieutenant. Complete with gilt RNR buttons, and lace decoration to the tail pockets and collar. Padded black cotton lining. Tailor’s label with typed name “A.W. Clemson 30/5/13”. Overall Good Condition, with some small moth peppering to parts. (£100 - £120) Flight Commander Alfred William Clemson was awarded the DSC London Gazette 21st April 1917. On the 11th October 1917 whilst flying a Short 184 seaplane off HMS Empress he was brought down by Anti Aircraft fire and taken prisoner by the Turks. |
| 856 Royal Navy Admiral’s Mess Jacket. A scarce post 1953 example of regulation pattern with gold rank lace indicating Admiral. Complete with gilt Flag Officer pattern buttons. Little service wear GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 857 9th /12th Royal Lancers Officer’s Mess Jacket. A good clean post 1953 dark blue cloth example of stable pattern with scarlet facings to the collar and cuffs. Edged with gold lace to the shoulders, lancer pattern gold bullion shoulder cords with Lt Col’s rank insignia. To the left breast bullion Army Pilot Wings ... Accompanied by scarlet waist coat, with zip to the front. GC Clean condition. Bullion fresh (2 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 858 Greatcoat of a Major-General. A scarce General’s greatcoat made of milled Atholl grey cloth lined with Wellington red cotton lining. To the front, two rows of six buttons of General Officer’s pattern (crossed sword and baton within laurel wreath). Buttons and rank insignia indicating Major-General. Clean condition. (£40 - £60) |
| 859 Coronation Robes of Lord Hemphill of Ireland A rare example of the State Robes worn by a Lord Hephill of Ireland, scarlet cloth, gold lace and trimmed with white fur, collar. Retaining silk lining, this part shot. Overall GC Colours remains fresh, some stitching faults. Housed in a metal storage box, with painted name. “Lord Hemphill”. (£300 - £500) |
| 863 British Army 1914 Pattern Leather Equipment belt. A good example, complete with all four rear straps. Clasp absent dusty condition, GC. (£50 - £100) |
| 864 British Great War Pattern D Shape Mess Tin An example of the issue pattern with 1936 date stamp and complete with handle. Near VGC. (£40 - £60) |
| 865 A 1917 issue Mk IX British Army trench periscope. Brass tube body retaining 99% of original green painted finish, with wooden screw handle. Stamped R & J Beck Ltd 1917. Near VGC (£100 - £120) Offered as Historical item only |
| 866 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) |
| 867 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 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 2/9 A.& S. H. (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders) Dusty condition, but leather remains supple. (£60 - £100) |
| 868 WWI pattern tank driver’s face mask. A scarce example of the pattern issued to British tank crews. Leather covered metal with slotted eye pieces. To the lower section to cover the mouth chain mail. The interior retains soft leather lining and two old web ties. Some minor age wear, to the leather. GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 869 Victorian British Officer’s Campaign Field Glasses. Binoculars. A fine quality pair attributed to Col Walter Henry Holbech of the King’s Royal Rifles. The brass and leather covered binocular retain the retailers details of Negretti & Zambra of London. Housed in a polished brown leather field case, this with the name “Col Holbech” to the lid. Near VGC, Optics clear. (£40 - £60) The binoculars are attributed to Col Walter Henry Holbech who was first commissioned into the 60th Regiment in 1870 attaining the rank of Colonel in 1894. He participated in the Red River Expedition 1870, Zulu War and 1882 Egypt. Offered as an historical item only; the instrument’s accuracy is neither warranted or implied. |
| 870 WW1 Rare Turkish Other Rank’s Waist belt. Modelled on the Imperial German pattern. Black leather belt, retaining original brass and silver overlaid Turkish Device. GC Leather supple. (£80 - £120) |
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