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The Jack Sue Collection of 'Z Force' Militaria and Diving Equiment plus selected Collectables — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:302
Sale Title:The Jack Sue Collection of 'Z Force' Militaria and Diving Equiment plus selected CollectablesLots with images:232
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:228
Date:4-Aug-2015
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A Scubapro regulator Scubapro Professional Diving equipment was a big name in diving manufacturing from the 70's and beyond. This regular Serial no 6804650 with lot 102 were both serviced and stored in the archives of Jacks Midland store for more than 10 years
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A Scubapro regulator Scubapro Professional Diving equipment was a big name in diving manufacturing from the 70's and beyond. This regular Serial no 6804650 with lot 101 were both serviced and stored in the archives of Jacks Midland store for more than 10 years
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A Nemrod Meteor regulator manufactured by Nemrod of Spain. This regulator, a 70's model, has had very little use since new. the label on the 1st stage confirms this inspection of 2nd stage shows diaphragms as good as new after all this time
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A Porpoise 2nd stage, with Hose Australian Divers (Spiro) Pty Ltd from the early 50's Jack Sue's first diving store at 871 Hay Street contained big stocks of Porpoise diving equipment. This regulator was saved and archived for display in all Jack's stores lacking purge button
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A vintage Ikelite Underwater SLR camera Housing Houses various cameras such as Pentax, Olympus and others. This unit has never been in the water, in good condition and used as a display piece in Jack's Midland store
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LA Spirotechnique-Spiro club 2nd stage regulator made in France-serial no 16391. the internals are clean and in good condition
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A sea star 2nd stage regulator Demand Valve Nihon Diving sports Serial no 1051. the internals are clean and in good condition Exhaust valve and mouthpiece needs replacing
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A rare Heinke of London, Divers regulator, with original Harness
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A Heinke, Merlin, twin Hose regulator. This regulator and other Heinke regs were used in the Jack Sue diving school for many years in particular, Heinke regulators were used in specialty training in underwater photography Jack Sue personally conducted all training in this specialised area which was hugely popular throughout Western Australia. This reg has been archived since the mid 60's
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A Heinke, Merlin, twin Hose regulator Provenance: as pervious Lot 109
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A Heinke, Venturi jet, twin Hose regulator Same provenance as Lots 109, 100
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A Royal Mistral, La Spirotechnique France, twin Hose regulator. Jack Sue's Personal twin Hose regulator. Jack dived with this regulator in many venues over the years. Jack promoted this regulator for its easy breathing characteristics and reliability
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An Aqualung-aqua master, twin Hose 2 stage regulator. Made by US Divers Serial no 214627 Used in the Jack Sue diving school during late 50's- early 60's. These regs had the same reputation as Item no 112 and were very popular
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A sea lion MK 11Twin Hose regulator made in England by Submarine Products LTD. Internals are very clean and well preserved. the diaphragm is in near new condition; the hose has faults
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A rare Porpoise Dive equipment wooden trunk made by Australian Divers Co Pty Ltd of Melbourne. All Porpoise 32 cubic foot scuba tanks and regulators were delivered in these trunks during the 1950's inside the box, the top tray contained both 1st and 2nd stage regulator together with connecting tool bar below the top tray lay either 1 or 2 bottles. This trunk was a 'Single' bottle unit. Height 41 cm. Width 76 cm. Depth 42.5 cm. Note: Edward (Ted) Francis Eldred 1920-2005, was a pioneer of scuba diving in…
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A rare Porpoise Dive equipment wooden trunk made by Australian Divers Co Pty Ltd of Melbourne all Porpoise 32 cubic foot scuba tanks and regulators were delivered in these trunks during the 1950's inside the box, the top tray contained both 1st and 2nd stage regulator together with connecting tool bar below the top tray lay either 1 or 2 bottles. This darker coloured trunk was a 'Twin' bottle unit all early Royal Australian army and early SAS divers in WA, learnt to dive through the Jack Sue Diving school…
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An Ikelite Underwater Video camera Housing. This Ikelite video camera housing is the last of a number, that were very popular amongst underwater movie film enthusiasts. This particular housing has never been in the water. It has been cabinet stored since new as a display unit
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An Ikelite Underwater, light meter Housing
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Ikelite Underwater Video camera Housing Same provenance as Lot 117, with set of spare glands
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A rare aqua Foto mark 11, Custom made camera Underwater Housing Jack Sues first Underwater Housing one of Jack's favourite pieces of memorabilia from the mid 50's Underwater photography was in its infancy in WA when he purchased this underwater housing as time progressed into more modern state of the Art 'Easier to Use' housings, this example was used with his teachings in photographic classes
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A box of CO2 Cartridges. 421 CO2 16 gram cartridges used in the motor vehicle, bicycle and the hotel industry. These also found great use in the JACK SUE GAS DART of the 1970's and 1980's when a diver was allowed to protect his life against the unlikely event of shark attack
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A Porpoise 2nd stage regulator. This 2nd stage Porpoise is ex Jack Sue Diving school. It was serviced and placed on exhibition as newer models became readily available on the market
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A rare NASA Gemini VII, Operations Handbook Prepared by flight control, Manned Spacecraft centre, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, Texas, 11th October 1965. in 1965, NASA launched its 4th manned Gemini space craft with astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell for a 14 day and a 206 earth orbital flight in 1966, NASA's Dr Eddie Beckman, accompanied by a group of visiting astronauts to Perth WA, made a series of scuba dives with Jack Sue. This is an original copy of the Operations…
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SUNPAK marine 28, Underwater Strobe. Jack Sue's strobe light as used in the JACK SUE DIVING TOURS to coral Bay, Tioman Island and Borneo has been stored in the cabinet for more than 25 years
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A rare C. E. Heinke & Co London, brass Divers knife and scabbard, and leather Divers belt. This knife was part of the hard hat equipment Lots: 67 -69, acquired from the Broome area in the early 70's note: blade has been waxed. Length 33.5 cm
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An Ikelite Modular Underwater Strobe made in the USA, this strobe light has never been in the water. It has been on permanent display inside a photographic cabinet and only used by Jack Sue as a classroom teaching aid
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A SWEDA electric Cash Register. the SWEDA till from Jack Sue's Midland store was part of the building when he acquired it in 1984 at first, the till doors were jammed and when the doors were carefully removed some $3000 in notes were found hidden underneath. This is the till that brought good fortune
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A pair of weighted Divers boots. This is part of the hard hat equipment from Broome. These boots were on permanent display, fitted to one of the pearl divers (Item no 068) in Jack Sue's 'Indoor Beach' inside his 486 Murray Street dive store
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A Nemrod Snark lll silver, twin Hose regulator JACK SUE's PERSONAL SNARK lll. the Spanish 'Nemrod' is a vintage name in the diving industry. This regulator model was an extremely popular product in good condition, with internals clean and workable. This regulator comes with spares including: two spare bodies complete with internals; spare rim; two spare hose protectors; two spare hose clips
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A pearl Divers Catch bag. This was part of the hard hat system that Jack acquired from the Broome area for many years, it hung from the arm of diver no 068 in the indoor beach display at 486 Murray Street Perth
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An aqua-Lung, aqua-master, twin Hose regulator made by US Divers-and popular amongst new divers who were inspired weekly by the television series, 'Sea Hunt' starring Lloyd Bridges
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A Commercial Diving Harness. This harness has never been in the water. It was used as a display model in the cabinet at Jack Sue's Midland store and in excellent condition
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A rare sea bee 2nd stage Demand Valve Workable vintage 2nd stage from Jim Agar's design. These demand valves were used exclusively on the JACK SUE diving hookahs throughout the 1960's and beyond, until Airdive introduced its newer version
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An Airdive 2nd stage Demand Valve. This is the follow on from the vintage sea bee, and an Australia design by Jim Agar
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A rare Porpoise Demand Valve box with inner tray made by Australian Divers Pty Ltd, they are part of the Ted Eldred design of 1952. Height 17 cm. Width 27.5 cm. Depth 17 cm
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A rare Porpoise Demand Valve box with inner tray made by Australian Divers Pty Ltd, they are part of the Ted Eldred design of 1952. Height 17 cm. Width 27.5 cm. Depth 17 cm
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World War II, Z special Unit, sleeping beauty, 1 man Submarine, rare original Operating Handbook. the 1 man submarine or 'Sleeping Beauty' (as they were commonly referred to) was designed and built under secrecy in or around London during World War II They were sent to garden Island WA for training by specially selected men of Australia's famous Z special Unit They were used on the unsuccessful Operation Rimau into Singapore harbour. the mission failed and all 23 men were killed and / or executed by the…
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Jack Sue closed Underwater Circuit TV, Underwater camera Housing. This underwater housing was the first known of its type for WA and possibly Australia. It was designed by Jack Sue and made by his Company WA SKINDIVERS with name moulded on the front of the housing. It was specially designed for closed circuit television, for underwater use, when Jack's Company 'Wa Skindivers' had contracts to inspect ships hulls Jacks new innovation enabled the ship's Captain to see the condition of his hull 'Live' as the…
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Jackie Sue's Rhythm Boys CD, without the knowledge and approval of Jackie Sue and his Rhythm Boys, this CD evolved from a secret recording 'Live' at the Leederville Town Hall in 1957. It is one of the very few collections of dance band music that survived that great era. the music has been archived for years and has never been commercialised Exclusive to this auction
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House on the Hill Cairns, LP record. This LP record was recorded in the early 1970's and dedicated to the wonderful memories of the house on the Hill Cairns Famous for being the boyhood home of Australian aviation pioneer Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, it also won huge fame for its secret role in training and graduating all Men of Australia's Z special Unit of World War II. This record has never been commercialised but archived for more than 40 years There are 12 tracks in all Track No1 is 'A Man Named Sue'…
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Ghost of the Alkimos, limited edition no 418, hard cover. Collectors copy. This Australian best seller was released in 2004 with a limited number of collector copies. the story of the troubled Greek freighter Alkimos has been a popular part of West Australian folklore since it mysteriously beached itself, north of Perth in 1963. This copy is signed and stamped and also comes with a second soft cover copy-readers edition. These limited edition hard covers copies will never be reprinted and this copy…
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A quantity of Hart hat Underwater Diving equipment, telephone lines, Breathing Hoses, Ropes, Etc. Provenance: Ex Broome, same as Lots: 67-69, with large custom wooden crate
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A box of CO2 Cartridges. Provenance: as previous Lot 121
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Marcus Beilby b.1951 Naval Cadets, oil on canvas signed and dated 91, on the nearest cadets shoulder 47.5 x 27 cm
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A framed World War I Illuminated presentation scroll Presented to Clive Elliot from the town of Dandenong on his first departure to the first World War with original signatures note: These scrolls were seldom issued 44 x 32 cm. (image size)
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A framed World War I, South Australian, Illuminated Memorial document: Bowden Ward '1914-1918, in Honour of the Lads of Bowden Ward Who-Pulling Aside All Thoughts of Pleasure and Comfort Nobly Offered Their Services in Defence of the Empire' 88 x 68 cm. (frame size)
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A World War I silk panel 'Souvenir of the Great War August 4th 1914'. the central portrait inscribed on reverse, 'Our Father Edwin William Hursyard First 1st World War 1914-1918 Born March 21st, Died July 26th 1960' 58 x 54 cm
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Two English military framed prints i) 'Balaclava, the Return 25th October 1854, the Charge of the Six Hundred', after the original painting by lady Butler 33.5 x 63 cm. (image) ii) 'Quartre Bras, The, Afternoon June 16th 1815', after the original painting by lady Butler 32 x 66.5 cm. (image)
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An unknown World War II Dutch certificate (framed) to the 8th Regiment for what appears to be Loyalty to the Fatherland with original signature in bottom corner 37 x 26 cm
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A Robert Taylor 'Spitfire' framed print, signed by Sir Douglas Bader & Johnnie Johnson 33 x 46.5 cm. (image)
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John Miles (circa World War II N.S.W.) H.M.A.S. Koorine watercolour signed and dated 44 lower right 20.5 x 29 cm. Note: Inscription verso 'HMAS Koorine, One of Several Previous Motor Yachts Was Used on Patrol Outside Sydney with Depth Charges Ready For Japanese Submarines. Lieut. N. C. Howard'
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i) A World War II West Australian photo, attributed to William Robert Robson, of the 2/7 field Regiment Photographer 'E. Sampoy Studios Perth', with 'Wx3295' number and various signatures verso 16 x 31 cm. (image) ii) two World War I framed Digger Photos World War I digger, 'Nixon Fremantle' Studio label and World War I classical Alexandria Diggers on camels portrait group 13 x 8 cm. (images)
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Book: the story of the Twelfth, by L. M. Newton original 1925 publication, covering West Australian and Tasmanian soldiers J. Walch & Sons PTY LTD, Hobart, Tasmania, 1925
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Book: the 7th field artillery Brigade Yandoo, by the Yandoo Management containing publications of the 7th F.A.B. Australian Imperial Forces, whilst on active service in France., September 1919
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Book: Fremantle to France, 11th Battalion A.I.F. 1914-1919, by Ian Gill 2003 rare limited edition print unit history and signed by the author
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Book: the Anzac book, 1916 Publication Introduction by Sir Birdwood, complete with maps. This was the first major publication informing the Australian general public about the war at Gallipoli
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1962 dated Sherwood green Commando Beret with Blackened 'Strike Swiftly' Commando badge made in Victoria Australia
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A pre-Federation presentation Hipflask, to 'Jenkins N.S.W.A. Regt' silver plate and glass with N.S.W. Retailers mark 'W. Farmer & Co, Hunter Street Sydney' Note: Lieutenant R.L.H.B. Jenkins was an important artillery officer in Colonial New South Wales. Height 14.2 cm
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A 19th century Chinese knife and Chopstick set with fish skin scabbard. Length 32 cm
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A Boer war painting 'Saving the Guns' oil on canvas, unsigned-artist unknown 40 x 55.6 cm
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A West Australian, Brigadier-General uniform, and various relating military Uniforms, including dress cap, dress and field uniforms, beret's, canvas bags, notebooks, belts, accessories, etc.
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i) World War II steel Brodie helmet dated 1942, with original chin strap and liner ii) World War II Era, Training Practice Projectile (Inert), with series of stamps and marks. Height 17.5 cm
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A pre World War II, 1935 W. Ottway & Co. Ltd. Power 7 telescope. For high angle gun no. 613, with tripod stand telescope. Height 100 cm. (approx)
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A World War I / World War II - Commonwealth Nurses Apron, with head scarf and arm band, with inner tag 'Lewis Barclay'
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A Vietnam war, Australian. Issue Kit, comprising: steel helmet with liner, boots, canteen; belt; spade; backpack; sunhats; SLR kit; bayonet; carry bag; webbing; Australian Vietnam war book
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Lieutenant General, Sir Mervyn Francis Brogan: Vietnam war uniform & helmet note: Sir Mervyn F. Brogan KBE, CB, (1915-1994) was a senior officer in the Australian army, who served as Chief of the General staff (1971-1973) during the Vietnam war Provenance: Ex. Tony Batten, sold off for charity
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A World War I German helmet, Reissued to the Afghan army the two holes in the side of this helmet denoting re-issue to the Afghan army Provenance: Australian soldier, Afghan war bring back
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An early Victorian Australian Scottish white Buff & buckle-complete, with makers stamp 'Stokes & Sons Melb.' note: with several names inscribed inner belt
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An Australian World War II Pilots leather flying cap marked and dated 'V498 Made in Australia 1942' at the height of the Japanese Thrust
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A West Australia 'Swan Yacht Club' Commodores hat Age unknown, good bullion cap badge to front
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A German military Patriotic pipe with date '1895', with Pickelhaube helmet pipe cover. Length 16 cm. (pipe bowl)
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A World War II Japanese Samurai sword signed by Tanigawa Isshin, with unusual civilian tsuba and probably supplied by Iljima sword shop Tokyo note: Brought back by an Australian solider. Length 98 cm
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Books: Japan's Fight for Freedom 'The Story of the War Between Russia and Japan' three volumes told by H.W. Wilson, 'The Author Of, with the Flag to Pretoria' illustrated with many photographs taken on the field of battle and authentic sketches by famous artists Published London 1904
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Four World War II Japanese, Enemy Propaganda framed pamphlets, comprising of: Australia Screams; Island of Deceit; It's Yours for the Asking; Hey! You Diggers! 30.5 x 38.5 cm. (frame size)
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i) two World War II Colliers framed Propaganda posters Yanks Down under, June 20, 1942 34 x 24.5 cm. (image) four Fliers from Midway, July 25, 1942 33.5 x 26 cm. (image) ii) electric boat Company 'E. B. & Co Submarines' framed Propaganda poster Strange Hold. By the deep sea arm 34 x 26.5 cm
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i) two World War II Japanese military, silver Gelatin prints Japanese officers, with photographer label, 'Nakanishi' with inscription verso 20.5 x 26.5 cm Japanese naval Warship 'Kasuga', with photographer label, 'T. Inada, Kure Nippon' with inscription verso, together with a retouched modern reprint 21 x 30 cm. (image) ii) World War II Japanese woodblock framed Propaganda print 23 x 35 cm iii) World War II Japanese Propaganda magazine cover 34.5 x 25.5 cm
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i) World War II Japanese steel helmet with Liner and Sun cover with star ii) three World War II Japanese field caps iii) World War II Japanese Visor cap
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World War II Japanese 'Type 14', 8 mm Nambu pistol (Rendered) Serial 59242 note: with West Australian Licensed firearm deactivation certificate
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World War II Japanese 'Type 14', Nambu pistol Holster and canvas strap
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World War II Japanese army type Katana sword, blade signed Nara Taro Fujiwara Kanenaga blade. Length 89 cm
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World War II Japanese Combat sword belt with sword Hanger chain
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Three World War II Japanese Belts i) dress sword belt ii) Combat belt iii) standard belt
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World War II Japanese 4x10 field binoculars with built in Rangefinder, with case and canvas strap
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World War II Japanese 6x9.3 field binoculars, with case and canvas strap
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World War II Japanese officers pack, comprising: backpack; blanket; canteen bottle; gas mask; mess canister; map case
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i) World War II Japanese model 97 hand Grenade (Inert) note: Not drilled-complete with pin and primer ii) A. Collection of World War II Japanese war relics, comprising: two pieces of trench Art (one engraved, dated 1944); bugle; dog tag; paper currency; coins; matches; cigarettes; pocket knife; seal and later inkpad
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A collection World War II Japanese Flags, comprising: silk flags; signed combat flag; good luck and going away pennants
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World War II Japanese pre-war uniform with boots and Spurs
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World War II Japanese type 98 (1938) Winter uniform with standard boots and Gators
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World War II Japanese type 98 (1938) Summer uniform with brown officers boots, Puttees and Gators
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A collection World War II Japanese war relics, comprising: three Hoko-Bukuro bags; two wrist band compasses; bayonet with frog; forage bag; surgeons smock; one Jika-Tabi toe boot; sweat towel; good luck pennant
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Three Japanese military medals i) Japan-china Incident medal 1937 ii)World War II Japan-relief badge iii) Order of the Sacred treasure of Japan (8th Class)
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A rare Japan Navy correspondence badge
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A Japan, Order of the Rising Sun (5th Class) medal
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Order of the Sacred treasure-Japan (3rd Class) medal with original ribbon
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A Japanese Shin-gunto sword with army Mounting by 'Masayoshi' with scabbard, with stamp of Masayoshi. Length 101.5 cm
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A Civilian mounted Japanese of the Koto (old sword) period with scabbard the scabbard being well preserved having original finish. Length 102.5 cm. Note: the sword evidenced by its graceful slender shape, could possibly date late 1300's to early 1400's It's characteristics suggest that it could possibly be a blade from the famous Rai school Unfortunately, the signature has been lost-like most of the blades of this period, through shortening.
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A Dutch, Order of Orange-Nassau, Officers Cross 4th Grade with miniature 18ct gold (tested) with enamel and jewelled decoration, and with two ribbon matched dress studs, with fitted case, retailers stamp 'J.M.J. Van Wielik, Den Haag'. Height 11.5 cm. (ribbon top)
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World War I British war medal & Victory medal Correctly impressed to '25432 Pte A. R. Strong, Devon. R.'
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World War I 1914/15 star, British war medal & Victory medal Correctly impressed 'G-575 PTE R. Hickox R. Fus.' on star and 'GS-575 CPL R. Hickox R. FUS' on British war and victory medal
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