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Sporting and Historical Memorabilia, Day 1 — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:533
Sale Title:Sporting and Historical Memorabilia, Day 1Lots with images:295
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:394
Date:18-Sep-2013
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Royal Doulton character jug 'Tony Weller'. Designed by Leslie Harridine and Harry Fenton, issued 1936-1942 Large size, Height 18 cm, width 20 cm. VG condition
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Lorenz Hutschenreuther porcelain bisque pheasant figurine, c1950, hand painted, hand fired, made in Germany, in mint condition. Initialed to base M F, top of base marked K.Tutter, Artist
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c1887-90 Goodwin & Co. (Old Judge Cigarettes) 'Celebrities & Actresses' (67) including 'T.Busst, Cyclist' (winner of 1890 Austral Wheel Race at the MCG) & 'Atkinson, Sprint Runner'; also Old Judge & Dog's Head 'Actresses' (1). Poor/VG condition. Rare - this set included Australian Rules footballers & cricketers (Total 68)
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c1887-1900 range with Duke's 'Actresses' (13); Duke's Cameo Cigarettes 'Actresses' (7); Cameron & Cameron 'Actresses' (3); plus another card with back missing. Poor/G condition. (Total 24)
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Gardening: 1904-39 collection in album, noted 1904 Players 'Butterflies & Moths' (50); 1912 Wills 'Roses, a Series' (50); 1914 Wills 'Roses, second Series' (50); 1926 Wills 'Roses' (50). Fair/VG. (Total 481)
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c1906-64 cigarette & trade cards in 4 albums, noted 1915 Sniders & Abrahams 'Crests of British Warships' (14/64); 1916 MacRobertsons 'Flags of All Nations' (14/24); c1915 Henderson's 'War Pictures' (12/30); 1934 Wix (Kensitas) 'National Flags' (47/60); football cards (5); cricket cards (8); beer bottle labels (27). Poor/VG (c760)
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Sport: c1907-66 cigarette & trade cards, noted 1907 Sniders & Abrahams 'How to Keep Fit' (24/30); 1916 MacRobertsons 'Sports' (37/50); 1930 Faulkner 'Old Sporting Prints' (25); 1937 Ogdens 'Champions of 1936' (50); 1938 Ardath 'Tennis' (50); 1939 Players 'Cycling' (50). Mainly Fair/VG. (Total 355)
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1907 Stephen Mitchell 'Sports', complete set (25), includes cricket, football, golf & rugby football Mainly G/VG. Rare
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1909-58 collection of sets in album, noted 1912 R.J.Lea 'Miniatures' (Gold Border) (50); 1938 Hoadleys 'Wild West Series' (50); 1935 Players 'Kings & Queens of England' (50); 1930 Players 'History of Naval Dress' (50). Fair/VG. (Total 500)
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1909 Ogdens 'Royal Mail' (50); 1928 Stephen Mitchell 'Angling' (25); 1928 Ogdens 'Marvels of Motion' (25). Fair/VG. (Total 100)
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1910-91 collection of sets in two albums, noted 1932 Players 'Butterflies' (50); 1939 Godfrey Phillips 'Soldiers of the King' (36); 1925 Players 'Gilbert & Sullivan, a Series' (50); 1910 Players 'Army Life' (25); 1911 Wills 'The Coronation Series' (50); 1934 Wills 'Safety First' (50); 1929 Wills 'English Period Costumes' (50). Fair/VG. (Total 734)
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c1910-72 cards, noted 1910 Wills 'Aviation' (75); 1916 MacRobertsons 'Sons/Allies of the Empire' (18/24); 1915 Wills 'Britain's Defenders' (50); 1915 Wills 'Victoria Cross Heroes' (25). Poor/VG. (c660)
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1912-38 collection of sets in album, noted 1915 Wills 'Modern War Weapons' (50); 1912-13 Wills 'Historic Events' English issue (50) & Australian issue (50); 1927 Wills 'Engineering Wonders' (50); 1927 Players 'Gilbert & Sullivan, 2nd Series' (50). Fair/VG. (Total 615)
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Birds & Animals: 1912-59 collection in album, noted 1919 Gallaher 'Birds, Nests & Eggs' (100); 1927 Players 'Game Birds and Wild Fowl' (50); 1912 Wills 'Fish of Australasia' (50); 1929 Players 'Curious Beaks' (50). Mainly G/VG. (Total 523)
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c1912-38 cigarette cards in album, noted 1915 Wills 'War Incidents' (50); 1935 Players 'Kings & Queens of England' (49/50); 1912 Wills 'British Empire Series' (50). Poor/VG. (c750)
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c1912-73 cigarette & trade cards in album, noted 1912 Wills 'Birds of Australasia' (45/100); 1958 Brooke Bond 'Out Into Space' (50); 1960 Brooke Bond 'Freshwater Fish' (50). Poor/VG. (c720)
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1912 Wills 'Indian Regiments' complete set (50). One poor, others Fair/VG.
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Birds & Animals: 1912-54 collection in album, noted 1912 Wills 'Birds of Australasia' (Green) (79/100) & (Yellow) (82/100); 1937 Wills 'Dogs' (50); 1925 Players 'Dogs' (Scenic Background) (50); 1931 Players 'Dogs, By Wardle' (50). Poor/VG. (Total 734)
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1913-60 collection of sets in two albums, noted 1913 Players 'Cries of London' (25); 1939 Players 'Uniforms of the Territorial Army' (50); 1925 Wills 'Ships Badges' (50); 1913 Players 'Characters From Thackeray' (25); 1924 Morris 'Measurement of Time' (25); 1928 Carreras 'British Prime Ministers' (27); 1939 Gallaher 'Army Badges' (48). Fair/VG. (Total 1122)
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Sport: 1913-72 collection in album, noted 1908 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Jockeys' (59/62); 1921 J.J.Schuh 'Australian Jockeys' (52/60); 1929 Ogdens 'Turf Personalities' (50); 1937 Ogdens 'Champions of 1936' (50). Poor/VG. (Total 489)
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Military: 1914-28 range, noted 1919-20 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Vcs and Officers' Set D (32); 1914 Players 'Victoria Cross' (25); 1915 Wills 'Modern War Weapons' (50); 1915 Wills 'War Pictures' (50); 1928 Amalgamated Press 'Great War Deeds' (31/32). Fair/VG. (Total 195)
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Cars, Bikes & Trains: 1923-93 collection in 3 albums, noted 1923 Lambert & Butler 'Motor Cars, 2nd Series' (25); 1936-37 Players 'Motor Cars, a Series' (50) & 'Motor Cars, 2nd Series' (50); 1924 Wills 'Railway Engines' (50); 1937 Gallaher 'Trains of the World' (48); 1992 Grid Motorcard 'Formula 1 Premier Edition' (200); 1991 Collect-A-Card 'Vette Set' (100) x 3 sets; 1993 Thunder 'World Famous Custom Bikes' (100) x 2 sets Mainly G/VG. (Total 1053)
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Ships & Planes: 1924-88 collection in album, noted 1924 Wills 'Merchant Ships of the World' (50); 1930 Wills 'Speed' (50); 1932 Lambert & Butler 'A History of Aviation' (Green Front) (25); 1938 Players 'Aircraft of the Royal Air Force' (50). Mainly G/VG. (Total 633)
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c1928 German cigarette card albums 'Die Welt in Bildern' (The World in Pictures) Albums 1-4; plus c1930 'Vom Einbaum Bis Zum Ozean-Riesen' (The history of ships). (5 albums)
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'Saba-Schi' sbilder': Very attractive German c1931-33 complete set of (252) cards in original colour lithographed album tracking the development of shipping, Merchant ships & War ships; 'Die Eroberung Der Luft' (155) German cigarette cards, part set. Housed in original album. Note nice Zeppelin cards. VG condition. (400+ items)
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c1935-67 cigarette & trade cards in album, noted 1938 Churchman 'Boxing Personalities' (47/50); 1935 Wills 'Association Footballers' (49/50); 1938 Churchman 'Association Footballers' (49/50). Fair/VG. (c660)
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1995 Tempo 'May Gibbs Collector Cards' (c1200), plus original boxes (4) some with opened packets inside
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Fossilised fish (Eocene 50 million years ago), shells (4), coral, ferns (2), whales tooth (not fossil). Nice natural history collection. Some damage. Good condition. (9 items)
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Tins: Collection of tobacco & match tins; R.Bell & Co. of London no.4 vestas/matches (10) with three variations; W.D.& H.O.Wills tobacco (4); Champion tobacco; Log Cabin & Golden Eagle. Collected in the Victorian goldfields, rustic condition. (19 items)
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Australia: Maps Group, Australia, New Zealand & Pacific, noted 'Western Australia/Van Diemen Island' by Sduk (London, c1833); 'The Pacific Ocean' by Sduk (London, 1840); 'Australia' by H.G.Collins (London, c1850); 'Islands of New Zealand' by Sduk (London, c1874); 'Western Australia/Northern Australia/South Australia/ Tasmania' by J.Bartholomew (Edinburgh, c1860). Various sizes. Good/VG condition. (18 items)
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John Tallis: 'New South Wales', 'Part of South Australia', 'Van Diemen's Island Or Tasmania' & 'Western Australia, Swan River', engraved maps (4) (London, 1851) with beautiful engraved vignettes (including Aborigines) & hand-coloured outlines, each 27 x 37 cm. Good/VG condition. (4 items)
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Land Conservation Maps - Melbourne Study Area (Melb., c1978) (15 maps); Naasra Roads Study (Sydney, c1983) (7+ maps); Lower Yarra River Concept Plan (Melb., 1985) (9 maps); Hume Freeway Albury-Wodonga (c1987) group of maps
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Order of Franz Joseph Knights Cross, enamel on gilded bronze with red ribbon; Sash for Order of Franz Joseph in Red & white. Excellent condition ( 2 items)
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Unofficial Medals: Collection of (13), all Austro-Hungarian. Noted 1000 years of the nation of Hungary; 60 year Jubilee of Franz Joseph; Crown Prince Rudolf (2) etc. Fair to VG condition
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Marian Cross: Black & white enamel silver cross with red and blue highlights. in original Rothe presentation box with black ribbon which dates it to pre 1886. The Cross was awarded to women. Excellent condition
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Marian (Neck) Cross awarded to Christians of noble blood for merit while volunteering for hospitals of the German Order; Military Service Cross 2nd class (for 40 years service, later 35 years, Officer's only); Military Service Cross 3rd class (awarded only to Officer's for 25 years service). a very handsome group in excellent condition. (3 items)
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Military Medal of Merit with red & white ribbon; Military Cross of Merit (for distinction in front of the enemy) with red & white ribbon and swords. Both in original boxes, minor chipping to enamel. VG condition. (2 items)
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Austro-Hungarian Medals: '200 Year Infantry Regiment'; Bosnia-Herzegovina commemoration; Sea Voyage medal 1910-12; Sign of Honour (40 years service); Commemoration Cross 1912-13; Military Service Cross 3rd class (2 variations); 1873 War Medal. G/VG condition. (8 items)
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Austro-Hungarian: Golden Cross of merit (red & white ribbon); Military Service Cross 1st class (black & yellow ribbon); Military Order Maria Theresia (red & white ribbons). G/VG condit. (3)
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Golden Cross of Merit with Crown; two versions of the Austro-Hungarian medal, enamel & gilt metal (red & white ribbons), both boxed. The order was presented for faithful service to the Emperor & services to public welfare over a long period of time. VG condition. (2 items)
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Military & Civilian orders & awards: Military Cross of Merit with war decoration; Military Jubilee Cross; Jubilee Court medal in silver (Civilian); Silver medal of Military Merit; Malta Cross (Golden Service Cross). All in original boxes. VG condition. (5 items)
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Officer's Group (Austro-Hungarian): a life time of service to the Empire. Left to right; Cross of Military Merit 3rd class (war decorations & swords); Medal of Military Merit (2) one bronze, one silver; Karl Troop Cross; Combatants Cross; Medal of Honour of the Red Cross 2nd class; World War I Commemorative medal; Centenary of Franz Josephs birth (1830-1930); 1873 War medal; Hungarian & Bulgarian War medals (combatant) Impressive collection, VG condition. (11 items)
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Red Cross & Civilian service medals & medallions. Noted, Silver Medal of Honour; Bronze Medal of Honour; Cross of the Sign of Honour. VG condition. (9 items)
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Silver Bravery Medal 1st class: Austro-Hungarian, 2nd highest award for bravery in the face of the enemy This example dates from the Spring of 1915 & was awarded to W.B.Gaynor, an Officer in the 3rd Kaiserschutzen Regiment (Mr Gaynor moved to Ivanhoe, Melbourne & passed the medal to the current vendor's father in 1961). VG condition
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War Cross of Civil Merit: Three variations of the Austro-Hungarian medal, 2nd, 3rd & 4th class. Awarded to persons who display merit, zeal & sacrifice in connection to the war e' ort. Excellent condition. (3 items)
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Military & Police group belonging to Albert Heitzer, born 1895 at Wildstein in the Sudetenland. Enlisted in the Austro-Hungarian Army in 1912, Corporal in Infantry Reg. No.17 'Crown Prince'. Served World War I & later the Police in Hungary & probably Vienna; Bronze Bravery medal; Iron Cross of Merit; Karl Troop Cross; Long Service Police (Nazi-German); Defence of the Tyrol; Hungarian War medal. Desirable group. VG condition. (6 items)
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Austro-Hungarian medals: Silver Bravery medals (3); Bronze Bravery medal 3rd issue; Military Medal of Merit (Signun Laudis); Honour Medal of Service (40 years); Bronze Jubilee Commemoration Medal; Bronze Medal for Civil Service employees. VG condition. (8 items)
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Military Group Austro-Hungarian: Iron Cross of Merit with swords; Silver Cross of Merit with crown; Commemoration Cross; Military Service Cross 3rd class; Silver Medal of Military Merit; Military Service Cross 2nd class; Bronze Military Medal of Merit; Jubilee Court Cross. All with ribbons. G/VG condition. (8 items)
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World War I/World War II/Russo-Jap/Sino Japanese War Medals: group of Japanese military medals. Japanese Manchurian Incident Medal, 1931-1934; Russian-Japanese War military medal 1904-1905; World War I Taisho Enthronement Medal, 1915; World War II 1937 Japan-China incident medal in box; the Order of the Rising Sun ('Kyokujitsusho') Medal in Box. Items in Excellent Condition. (5)
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World War I French Medals: group of French military medals. Medaille Commemorative de la Grande Guerre 1914- 1918; Military Medal (Medaille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870 to 1951; Inter-Allied Victory Medal, French o' cial issue, (Medaille Inter-Alliee de la Victoire) 1914-1918 by Morlon; Combatants Cross (Croix du Combattant) 1914- 1918; War Cross (Croix de Guerre) 1914-1915. (5)
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Group of (3) Austro-Hungarian medals with accompanying photo portrait of a soldier wearing them: Silver Bravery Medal 2nd class, Bronze Bravery Medal (awarded in 1917-18) & Karl Troop Cross; other medals: Silver Medal of Military Merit with swords on silver plated clasp; Military Cross (gilt bronze with wreath around crest with green enamel highlights). Fair to VG condition. (6 items)
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Austro-Hungarian Medals: Noted, Golden Bravery Medal (the highest award for bravery in the Empire); Bronze Military Medal of Merit (2); Bronze Bravery Medal; Hungarian War Medal (2 versions, Combatant & Non); Tyrol 1914-18 Commemorative Medal; the Austrian War Medal (Issued in 1932). (8 items)
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Austro-Hungarian Medals: Noted, Iron Cross of Merit (2, one with crown); Wounded Medal (6); Karl Troop Cross; Silver Bravery 1st class (3); Military Medal of Merit in Silver (2) & one in gilt bronze. VG condition. (15 items)
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Mini Medals belonging to Berthold Klein. a distinguished group of (8) on lapel chain; Order of the Iron Crown 2nd class; War Merit with wreath & swords; Cross of Military Merit 1st class with wreath & swords; Silver & Gold Medals Military Merit with swords; Silver Bravery; Karl Troop; Wound Medal & War Commemoration Excellent condition
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Remains of collection: Austro-Hungarian mini medals (18); Silver Cross of Merit; buttons; pins; gold coin etc (25 items)
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Military Order of Maria Theresia Knights Cross, enamel and gilt metal with red & white ribbons housed in a Rothe & Ne# e of Vienna box. Possibly a 1950s restrike. Superb condition
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German Cavalry cutlass 19th century by Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen, painted guard, blade pitted, 100 cm rustic condition; cutlass with leather scabbard, 20th century. 77 cm, Good condition. (2 items)
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Pickelhaube: Austro-Hungarian c1850 from the 10th Yaeger Batallion, also known as 'Kopal Yaeger', famous for their churchyard defence in the Battle of Santa Lucia, May 6th 1848. VG condition
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British Colonial Wars Firearm: .577 Snider-Enfield breech loading British rifle, fair condition.
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Us Civil War: 1860 Pattern Staff and Field O' cer Parade sword. Intricate wreath type detail on the brass handle, nice acid etched blade. This pattern was made into the early 20th century. Includes original, dark brown leather sheath (missing brass end piece), 92 cm good condition
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American Civil War group of artifacts; noted Union Army 'Discharge' certificate for Martin Vance Clark (private) of the Ohio Vol. Militia wounded at Gettysburg; Confederate $20 note; bayonet; belt buckles (4); Artillery hat badges (2); buttons (9); canteen; flags (2); ammo pouches (2); dog tag etc a facinating lot (some reproduction) worthy of inspection. (40+ items)
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Medallions, plaques & coins from the Austro-Hungarian Empire: noted 1873 bronze medallion 'World Exhibition Vienna'; Franz Joseph Jubilee shooting contest 'Innsbruck 1898'; selection of grey metal war time medallions etc. One holed, G/VG condition. (10 items)
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Austro-Hungarian Empire o' cers sword; gilt metal pierced guard with royal double headed eagle crest, blade tip damaged, original scabbard in black leather with brass details emblazoned with 'Franz Joseph I' monogram. 86 cm Fair condition.
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Martini Enfield Mk.III .577-450 caliber rifl e with original Enfield markings, receiver dated 1883. VG condition
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British Officer's Sword: 1895 Pattern Infantry O' cer's Sword by Mole & Sons of Birmingham with war department marks. Queen Victoria monogram (VR) on the guard, leather scabbard. 98 cm Good condition
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Bicorn: Austro-Hungarian late 19th century military hat with feather plume. Made by Moritz Tiller & Co Budapest. Good condition.
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Austro-Hungarian Cavalry sword c1904 to World War I; ornate pierced near half-basket guard with scrolling foliate decoration. Nice blade stamped W.F.Versberg & Stamm, Solingen. Original metal scabbard & sword cover 94 cm G/VG condition
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Military & Royalty memorabilia from the Austro-Hungarian Empire: Porcelain pipes (5); glass & metal beakers with royal portraits (3); bisque porcelain bust of Franz Joseph I; porcelain Zeppelin; porcelain jugs & cups (3); brass tray. Good condition. (14 items)
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Medallions: Austro-Hungarian Empire; attractive group of commemorative Habsburg Royal & military pieces. Four with Franz Joseph (60 years on the Throne, his death etc). Noted nice gilded bronze with obverse showing an angel over machine gunners. G/VG (5 items)
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Shako, Sergeant/Senior N.C.O Imperial & Royal (Regiment). Felt, leather & satin with horse hair tassle Made by Zambler of Vienna. VG condition.
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Shako, Lieutenant of Infantry Austro-Hungarian c1910. Made by Staisi Striberny Vienna. VG condition
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Shako: Prussian model 1913 Jager N.C.O hat. Black lacquered leather with pressed sheet metal fittings Made in Berlin. VG condition. (2 items)
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Austro-Hungarian collection: Officer's cartridge case & matching belt; helmet plates (2); buckle; very attractive dance cards (2) c1898 & 1902. Many pieces emblazoned with the Habsburg eagle. G/VG condition. (7 items)
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'50,000 Men Wanted' recruiting poster printed in red. Issued for the Commonwealth of Australia N.S.W Recruiting Campaign. Laid down on linen. Condition: A-. 89 x 57 cm
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Military: Books (14) including 'Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18' Volumes 1, 3, 7, 8 & 12; World War I hand-painted 'Welcome Home' banner (85 x 25 cm); 1919 Victory ceramics; postcards (9); photographs (70); ephemeral items (19) including War Savings Stamps folders (3); Adolf Hitler trade card photos (80); Aerial leafl et for Japanese surrender; air force booklets (8)
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Austro-Hungarian Empire cavalry sword; World War I period with pierced guard & shagreen grip. Original metal scabbard, 94 cm, VG condition
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Union Jack: Impressive World War I period British flag souvenired by Harry Bryce of the Royal Artillery Bryce purportedly carried the flag with him & served at Gallipoli & on the Western Front Full of character with many repairs, patches & rips. 260 x 135 cm
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World War I Trench Warfare: Collection of Austro-Hungarian military equipment; waistbelt (with canteen, bayonet & ammo pouches); trench axe & spade with leather fittings; wire cutters; Austrian ball club; pistol holster; ammo pouches (7); binocular case; canvas pack. All original, VG condition.
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Pickelhaube: Saxony, 19th century spiked helmet. Original patina, good condition
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World War I Austrian M17 'Stahlhelm' (steel helmet) with original brown/green paint & patina. This example was probably souvenired by an American soldier as it still retains U.S. postage stamps on top. VG condition
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Collection of military hats; Noted, Austro-Hungarian Shako with horse hair tassle & regimental badge; (2) Felt hats with regimental badges (one with feather plume). Good condition. (3 items)
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Austrian Trench knife with small Isonzo-Armee 1915 badge on the scabbard & 'Viribus Unitis' badge on the brass handle. The Sms Viribus Unitis was one of the Empires' prized warships, she was sunk by a daring Italian raid in 1918 without ever going into battle. Also, (2) standard issue bayonets with scabbards (one with leather frog). VG condition. (3 items)
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Trench warfare group: Stahlhelm (helmet); trench knives (2); sword & scabbard; belts & buckles (2); fur pack; flasks (2); dish. G/VG condition. (11 items)
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Austro-Hungarian military uniforms; beautifully tailored tunics (9) with embroided detail, regimental buttons and medals. Good condition. (11 items)
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Light Horse: Tunic from the 13th Light Horse Queensland regiment with white metal buttons showing King Edward VII monogram and crown, white metal lapel badges showing emu in wreath; old bandolier (poor condition); and iconic emu feather plume. (5 items)
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World War I silk handkerchiefs: Each emblazoned with military scenes, flags and patriotic limericks, 'Till the Boys Come Home', and 'Fall In'. 50 x 50 cm, Framed and in G/VG condition. (2 items)
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'The Spirit of the Anzacs', iconic framed limited edition 259/1915 print of the 11th Australian Infantry Battalion (AIF) on the Great Pyramid of Cheops; 'V.C. Winners Born in the Geelong District' (Albert Jacka and James Ernest Newland) framed presentation (facsimile). VG condition. (2 items)
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Military Hats: Turkish cotton cap World War I style (with red and white demilune epaulettes); Royal Hospital Chelsea peaked cap; French National Police; German visors (2); Disabled American veterans soft cap and blue military visor. VG condition. (8 items)
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Epaulettes: World War I Austro-Hungarian officer's with double headed eagle buttons, in original cardboard fitted box. Excellent condition
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Austro-Hungarian Military collection: Impressive group. Noted Habsburg silver coin buttons (7); Generals tunic buttons (8); 'Viribus Unitis' fobs (2); collar badges (Machine gunner, Mortar, Air corp etc. 7 total); cu' inks; photo pendant etc. (43 items)
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World War I: 'With the British Army on the Western Front - a Series of Twelve Artist's Proofs By F.Matania' (London, 1916), group of 9 of the photogravure prints, each 55 x 39 cm and signed by the artist lower right Original folder soiled, though prints in excellent condition, ready to be framed at the outbreak of the First World War, Matania became a war artist and was acclaimed for his graphic and realistic images of trench warfare. (9 items)
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1916 Red Cross poster, 'Old Bills Made Like New! If You Help the Surrey Red Cross', artwork by Bruce Bairnsfather, printed by the Dangerfield Printing Co, London, size 43 x 56 cm. Minor peripheral faults, though lovely appearance
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Badges: Austro-Hungarian World War I period. Noted colourful & attractive enamel Empiral Air service field Pilot (2); Air Service Observers enamel badge; Trench Mortar Unit; Distance judging for infantry (2); Artillery; Machine gunner; Ex Servicemens. Good condition. (9 items)
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World War I mahogany propeller: Genuine Sopwith Camel 2.59m mahogany propeller, manufactured by the Air Board (later the Air Ministry). Used on the 130HP Clerget rotary engine. Very few propellers from this well known British fighter remain in existence today. Excellent condition
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'Get a Move on Old Man' recruiting poster. Printed by W.A.Gullick, Government printer, Sydney Artwork by Harry J Weston. Laid down on linen. Condition: B+. 90 x 59 cm
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'Britishers, You're Needed. Come Across Now' very scarce poster recruiting US residents for the English Army. Printed for the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission by Albert Frank & Co, New York Artwork by Lloyd Myers. Laid down on linen. Condition: B+. 104 x 71 cm
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'Defend Your Homes. Your Women and Children. Enlist! Now!' recruiting poster Printed by W.A.Gullick, Government Printer, Sydney. Artwork by J.S.Watkins Condition: A. 90 x 56 cm
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German Naval Officers Parade Sword: World War I period with elaborate acid etched detail along the blade Brass handle in the form of a lion. Anchor with crown emblem shown on the scabbard and on the sword handle. Leather worn. 93 cm, Good condition
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Japanese Cavalry Sword: 1899 Pattern (Type 32), c1899 through to the Second World War. Serial No 121548, with metal scabbard (pitted), 94 cm good condition
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Optical Equipment: Sighting telescope No.24B Mk VI with by Taylor Hobson 1911. Includes original brown leather case with fastening straps, good condition; Australian made World War II sighting telescope in metal case. Fair condition. (2 items)
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