| *** | The World War I medals of Capt. A.J. Shout: an exceptional Gallipoli World War I Victoria, cross to Capt. A. J. Shout, 1st Australian Infantry Battalion A. I. F. Victoria, cross; military cross (GVR); star 1914-15; British war medal 1914-18; Victory medal… | *** |  |
| *** | Group of twelve medals, awarded to Major P.J. Badcoe, Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam, comprising a Victoria Cross; Active Service medal 1945-1975 (Aus); Vietnam medal (Aus); Australian Defence medal (Aus); Silver Star with Oak Leaf (U. S.); Silver… | *** |  |
| *** | World War I Victoria cross to Lance Corporal Bernard Sidney Gordon 41st Battallion A.I.F., Victoria cross (GVR) inscribed on the reverse of the suspension bar '23 L/CPL. B. S. GORDON M. M.41st. Bn. AUS IMP. FORCE' and inscribed on the reverse of the cross… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare and highly important Bomb Disposal George cross group of eight medals awarded to Lieutenant George Gosse R.A.N.V.R.George cross (engraved: Lieut. George Gosse RANVR.30 April 1946) 1939-45 star; Burma star; France & Germany star; Defence medal; war… | *** |  |
| *** | A World War II Australian AC-1 'Sentinel' Cruiser tank, manufacturer: NSW Government Railways. Crew: five. Engine: three Cadillac series 39-75 V8 petrol engines. Weight: approximately 28,000kg combat laden. Armament: one 2-pounder gun, and an original… | *** |  |
| *** | Staghound T17E1 heavy armoured personnel vehicle, made by General Motors (Chevrolet division), holds a crew of four, weights approximately 14,000kg, fitted with one 37 mm gun, one coaxial .30 inch machine gun, numbered '6023372', and bearing the markings… | *** |  |
| *** | The Highly Important Korea and Vietnam Distinguished Conduct Medal and Bar group of thirteen to Warrant Officer First Class E.J. Morrison, Distinguished Conduct Medal with Bar inscribed '3/1367 T/Sgt.E.J. Morrison R. Aust. R.'; 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star… | *** |  |
| *** | M3 A1 Stuart light tank, made by the American car & foundry Co., holds a crew of four, with a Continental W-670-9A; 7-cyl. Engine, weights approximately 12,300kg, one 37 mm gun and two replica .30 inch machine guns | *** |  |
| *** | A Ferret FV701E Mk. 2 Reconnaissance Scout car, manufacturer: Daimler, U. K. Crew: two. Engine: engine: Rolls Royce B60 Mk. 6A, 4. 26 litre 6cyl. Petrol engine. Approx. Weight: 4,394kg. Numbered '115212', bearing the markings of B Squadron, 4/19th Prince… | *** |  |
| *** | A General Chaffee M24 light tank, manufacturer: Cadillac, U. S. A. Crew: five. Engine: None present. Length 549 cm. Width 295 cm. Height 277 cm. Approx. Weight: 18,379kg. Armament: one 7.5 cm gun, one replica. 30-inch machine gun. The front numbered… | *** |  |
| *** | A Centurion Mk. V/1 Main Battle tank, manufacturer: Vauxhall Motors, U. K. Crew: four. Engine: Rolls Royce Meteor Mk. 4B V12 petrol engine. Length 760 cm. Width 339 cm. Height 301 cm. Approx. Weight: 51,000kg. Armament: one 20-pounder gun, one coaxial.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Churchill Mk. VII A42 Infantry tank, manufacturer: Vauxhall Motors, U. K. Crew: five. Engine: Bedford twin-six 12-cyl. Petrol engine. Length 730 cm. Width 300 cm. Height 280 cm. Approx. Weight: 38,500kg. Armament: one 7.5 cm gun, two replica Besa. 303… | *** |  |
| *** | A buffalo Mk. 4 (LVT4) Tracked Landing Vehicle, manufacturer: Ford Machinery Corporation, Graham-Paige and St. Louis car Company, U. S. A. Crew: up to six. Engine: Continental W670-9A 7-cyl. Petrol engine. Length 795 cm. Width 325 cm. Height 249 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | A World War II 3. 7-inch Mk. 2 Anti-aircraft gun, manufacturer: Maribyrdong Ordnance factory, Australia (British design). Crew: ten. Max. Range: 12. 5km. Max. Elevation: 80 (degrees - insert symbol) | *** |  |
| *** | A 4-ton diamond T Wrecker model 969A truck, manufacturer: diamond T motor car Company, U. S. A. Crew: two. Engine: Hercules RXC 6cyl, 8. 5 litre petrol engine. Length 678 cm. Width 243 cm. Height 294 cm. Numbered '157694' bearing the markings of the light… | *** |  |
| *** | A Ford Lynx 1 Mk. 3 Scout car, manufacturer: Ford, Canada. Crew: two. Engine: Ford 1942 V8 petrol engine. Approx. Weight: 4,187kg. Armament: None present. Numbered '23878' | *** |  |
| *** | Group of six World War I medals Distinguished service Order (GVR); 1914-15 star; British war medal 1914-15; Victory medal; Colonial Auxiliary Forces medal (GVR); Order of Stanislaus Third Class (with swords); Col WKS Mackenzie 19BN A. I. F. DSO London… | *** |  |
| *** | World War II Valentine Cruiser tank, made by Vickers-Armstrong, holds a crew of three to four, with a 'C A189 petrol engine and a two pound gun | *** |  |
| *** | A 6-inch Breech Loading Howitzer, manufacturer: Royal Ordnance factory, U. K. Crew: ten. Muzzle Velocity: 405m/s. Range: 10,600m. Max. Elevation: 45 and#176; approx. Weight: 4,400kg | *** |  |
| *** | A Matilda No. 2 Mk, 1 'Frog' Flamethrower Infantry tank, manufacturer: Vulcan foundry, Australia. Crew: three. Engine: no engine present. Armament: one flamethrower | *** |  |
| *** | M2 half Track armoured car, made b white motor Co., carrys two crew and up to seven passengers, with a white 160AX petrol engine and numbered 'Usa-W-401234' | *** |  |
| *** | AC-3 'Thunderbolt' cruiser tank, made by the NSW Government Railways, carries a crew of four, with a Cadillac 39-75 V8 petrol engine and one twenty five pounder gun (detached) | *** |  |
| *** | A General Grant M3A5 medium tank, manufacturer: Baldwin locomotive works, U. S. A. Crew: six. Engine: None present. Length; approx 600 cm. Width 272 cm. Height 312 cm. Approx. Weight: 28,000kg. Armament: one 7.5 cm gun on side Sponson, one 3.7 cm gun. The… | *** |  |
| *** | A Grant M3A5 medium tank, manufacturer: Baldwin locomotive works, U. S. A. Crew: six. Engine: None present. Armament: one 7.5 cm gun on side Sponson, one 3.7 cm gun. World War II | *** |  |
| *** | A port Arthur British military Flintlock Blunderbuss, lock marked 'Crown VR', top of the butt plate is marked '2', full stock with brass furniture, bell mouth (5 cm) 59.8 cm barrel, hinged 35.5 cm triangular bayonet with lock, 100.5 cm long very rare,… | *** |  |
| *** | A full suit of fifteenth century style Gothic armour | *** |  |
| *** | A white M3A1 Armoured Personnel car, manufacturer. White motor Corporation, U. S. A. Crew: two. Engine: Hercules JXD 6 cyl. Petrol engine. Length 717 cm. Width 197 cm. Height 226 cm. Approx. Weight: 9,300kg. Bearing the markings of B Squadron, 4/19th… | *** |  |
| *** | A Matilda No. 2 Mk, 1 'Frog' Flamethrower Infantry tank, manufacturer: Vulcan foundry, U. K. Crew: four. Engine: None present. Length 600 cm. Width 260 cm. Height 250 cm. Approx. Weight: 27,000kg. Armament: one flamethrower. Bearing the markings of the… | *** |  |
| *** | An LVT(A)4 alligator Amphibious Landing Vehicle, manufacturer: food Machinery Corp, U. S. A. Crew: 2-7. Engine: Continental model 670-9A 7-cyl. Petrol engine. Length 795 cm. Width 325 cm. Height 246 cm. Approx. Weight: 18,000kg. Armament: one 7.5 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian made Bren gun carrier, manufacturer: Ford, Victorian Railways, South Australian Railways, state Engineering works, W. A and Metropolitan gun Company. Crew: four. Engine: Ford V8 petrol engine. Armament: None present. Numbered '912', bearing… | *** |  |
| *** | A BSA M20 500cc Solo military Motorcycle, manufacturer: BSA, U. K. Engine: 496cc side valve single-cyl. Petrol engine. With army green paintwork and canvas panniers to rear, petrol tank with white lettering 'A-225' | *** |  |
| *** | A 10-ton 6x6 M123D Mack tank transporter, manufacturer: Mack, U. S. A. Crew: two. Engine: Le Roi T-H344 V8 petrol engine. Winch: dual rear winch with 20,400kg capacity. Approx. Weight: 14,625kg. Numbered '5a 7023', bearing the markings of 26 Transport… | *** |  |
| *** | A Centurion tank Mk. 2 Armoured Recovery Vehicle, manufacturer: Vauxhall Motors, U. K. Crew: four. Engine: Rolls Royce Meteor Mk. 4B V12 petrol engine. Length 760 cm. Width; 339 cm. Height 300 cm. Armament: None present. Numbered '169111', bearing the… | *** |  |
| *** | An M113A1 Armoured Personnel carrier, manufacturer: food & Machinery Co, U. S. A. Crew: 2 crew and up to 11 others. Engine: Detroit V6 53 diesel engine. Length 486 cm. Width 286 cm. Height 250 cm. Armament: 50 cal. Machine gun. Numbered '134199' | *** |  |
| *** | A ball and chain, the single rivet leg iron has been 'Ovalled' to allow the wearer to escape, the ball and chain was often used in situations where mobility during work was required, for example building a breakwater | *** |  |
| *** | A Federal 20-ton 6x4 semi-trailer tank transporter, manufacturer: Federal, U. S. A. Crew: two. Engine: replaced GM 6/71 diesel engine. Approx weight: 17,690kg. Bearing the markings of the 2/34th Australian tank transporter Platoon, Australian army service… | *** |  |
| *** | A percussion single barrel trip gun, According to the vendor these guns were used at Eaglehawk neck port Arthur. Escaping convicts had to first get past the sentry boxes and initially they found this relatively easy. So these Trip guns were set up… | *** |  |
| *** | A full set of sixteenth 16th century style armour | *** |  |
| *** | An International Mk. 5 Wrecker Truck, circa 1970, fitted with a twin boom to the rear | *** |  |
| *** | A leather lash, as used at point Puer for punishment of the boys,; accompanied by interesting supporting document, 'Point Puer juvenile Punishment record, 11 August 1838', the record describes punishment of 39 individuals, examples of offences including… | *** |  |
| *** | William Lewis made Cunningham & Cogan breech loading bomb lance gun, manufactured by William Lewis of new Bedford, as described by him in his 'Illustrated catalogue of Whaling Utensils': 'It is 36 inches long and weighs 20 pounds. Bore 7/8 of an inch,… | *** |  |
| *** | A group of four World War I medals: military medal (GVR); 1914-15 star; British war medal; Victory medal; 3105 Pte C. Dedman 5/BN A. I. F. memorial plaque to 'Charles Curtis Dedman a decorative Tribute from people of Fitzroy to Dedman, pen and ink on card… | *** |  |
| *** | A British flintlock brown Bess musket and bayonet, as issued to the first Fleet Marines, .75 calibre, lock marked 'Crown Gr' and 'Grice 1762', steel ramrod and triangular bayonet, complete and original with nice original patina | *** |  |
| *** | An English flintlock sea service pistol, stock marked 'Crown, GR and Tower', original wood ramrod, fitted with belt hook, nice patina and good original condition, as carried by the military officers | *** |  |
| *** | Punishment leg irons, When they were building the road over the blue Mountains up to thirty convicts a month were absconding from the chain gangs. When recaptured, heavy rivet leg irons such as these were riveted on to the convict as punishment. It was… | *** |  |
| *** | A military musket pattern 1846 possibly used during the Eureka Stockade Uprising, with the 12th Regiment markings on the butt, with bayonet, the markings on this musket indicate that it is likely to have been used by the 12th Regiment at the Eureka… | *** |  |
| *** | An L5 105 PAK Howitzer as used in the Vietnam war | *** |  |
| *** | A 3-ton Ford F60s 4x4 Breakdown truck, manufacturer: Ford motor Company, Canada. Crew: two. Engine: Ford 1943 V8 petrol engine. Wrecking gear: Gar wood twin boom with lifting capacity of approx. 5 tonnes. Approx. Weight: 5,000kg, numbered '53489', bearing… | *** |  |
| *** | Regulation matching set of convict road gang 'Double Irons', with cold chisel marks on the irons which indicate that they have been used then 'Struck off' by the blacksmith. According to the vendor this is the only known matching set of top and bottom leg… | *** |  |
| *** | Cat-nine-tails, regulation issue, medium weight, handle covered in black material held in place with three Turks head cord lashings, the end of the handle covered in canvas and numbered '18', cord tails. Handle 51 cm long, tails 79 cm long | *** | N/A |
| *** | A R. A. E. M. E. International Mk. 5 workshop truck, with World War II workshop body fitted | *** |  |
| *** | Saracen FV603 armoured personnel car, manufactured by Alvis Ltd., holds a crew of two, with capacity for another ten | *** |  |
| *** | A prototype U. S. Army Canadair CL-91 XM571 Dynatrac utility carrier, manufacturer: Canadair Ltd, U. S. A. Crew: four. Engine: Chevrolet Corvair 6 cyl. 65-bhp petrol engine. Approx. Weight: 2,772kg | *** |  |
| *** | A double flint shotgun, 'T. Potts, London', twist steel barrel, original rammer, with double leather shot belt with Irish chargers (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Convict rivet leg irons, 'Bo' military markings stamped into the irons, standard weight and have been used. Note cold chisel marks where the rivets have been cut off | *** |  |
| *** | A Bofors 40 mm single Mk. VII gun, as used on R. A. N. Corvettes | *** |  |
| *** | A lobster tailed pot helmet | *** |  |
| *** | A 25-pounder gun | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of seventeen projectiles including a 3. 7-inch wood and brass drill round; an 18-pound HE round; and a 20-pound APPS projectile for a Centurion tank (a lot) | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese tachi, the 29.5 inch blade in original polish large dragon horomono and bonji script, suguna hamon, tsuba fuchi and kashri and saya mounts in silver, dark orange lacquered saya, all of the tsuka missing, good same, no menuki and sageo, nakago… | *** |  |
| *** | Punishment rivet leg irons, an unusual set of standard weight with very heavy chain | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian khatar late 18th century, in wootz steel with inlaid floral and geometric koftgari decoration and gem set accents to the sides in semi precious stones, the forte with an elephant head to each side, 46 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A presentation sword by Henry Wilkinson | *** |  |
| *** | Leg iron and handcuff display, including a collection of six items: leather lash, rivet leg irons, Hiatt heavy leg irons, standard Hiatt handcuffs, Hiatt adjustable handcuffs and Hiatt come-alongs | *** |  |
| *** | A Port Arthur carbine, lock marked ''Crown and Tower 1865' | *** |  |
| *** | A police warder's cutlass, brass mounts, sharkskin grips, blade lock, as used in all NSW and Tasmanian Gaols, circa 1830 | *** |  |
| *** | Isolation mask, hessian material This type of mask was used at the Berrima Gaol which like port Arthur worked on the 'Pentonville Silent System' to enforce discipline | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian mahogany writing slope, the rectangular top with brass corners and hinges opening to reveal a writing slope with a pair of ink wells and a leather writing surface, with a secret drawer to one side enclosing a steel and ebony pistol by E.M.… | *** |  |
| *** | A, Japanese Katana, fully mounted with antique curved blade, the saya re wrapped, World War II military issued shirasaya mounts and attachments. Length of blade 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A, Japanese Katana, fully mounted complete with oshigata, the 19th century curved blade, with bo-hi and horimono to both sides, signed truncated Nakago (tang), the saya re-wrapped, the lacquered shirasaya with bronze mounts. Length of blade 71. 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An English brass barrel flintlock blunderbuss, 14 inch bellmouth barrel with top fitted spring bayonet, British proofed, the lock marked 'H.Nock, 1770' - 1804, brass furniture stock with minor chipping, crisp action | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese katana, the 28 inch blade in original old polish, good hamon, blade with full length bohi, plain copper habaki, fuchi and kashri in gilt copper, plain iron tsuba, good wrap and menuki, black lacquered saya, nakago signed 'Muni Aki', late Shinto… | *** |  |
| *** | A British Mamaluke, Hussars officers sword, 31 inch curved blade marked 'Kings Hussars', with gilt crossguard and ivory grip complete with sword knot, gilt mounted leather scabbard | *** |  |
| *** | A powder horn, to hold the black gunpowder used in the muzzle loading guns, circa 1800 | *** |  |
| *** | Prisoner's gag, consisting of a piece of wood with a hole through it, to be placed in the mouth and a leather strap which buckled behind the neck. This type of gag was used at Berrima Gaol and is described in detail in the book 'In old Australia' by the… | *** |  |
| *** | Group of three World War I medals: Military medal; British War medal; Victory medal, MM inscribed '5722 2. Cpl. M.F. Larkins Aust. B', other two inscribed '5722 Sgt. M.F. Larkins 5 Bn. A.I.F.', some loss to ribbons (3) | *** |  |
| *** | Cast iron cooking pot, 'Bo' markings cast into side of the pot and '1846'. For use at stockades or where groups of convicts were working on the road gangs | *** |  |
| *** | Dead man's leg irons, the leg irons are still riveted shut, which indicates that wearer probably died in them, one rivet shows evidence of being ground off (probably with a stone in a vain effort to remove the rivet) | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Katana, fully mounted complete with oshigata, curved antique blade, possibly Meiji period, bo-hi, both sides, signed Nakago (tang), the saya re-wrapped, in a lacquered shagreen patterned shirasaya, length of blade 70 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Mobile Anti-aircraft Radar Unit No. 3 Mk. 7/2Univeral trailer with radar dish fitted to the roof, the fitted interior for two operators with radar operating equipment, serial No. '3280', s | *** |  |
| *** | British red coat. This colour coat was worn by all British soldiers stationed in Australia from the time of the first Fleet | *** |  |
| *** | A set of Tasmanian leg irons, Tasmanian Government contract rivet leg irons made by Morton and Foster Tasmania | *** |  |
| *** | A gang chain, and two connecting Hiatt locks. Gang chains were used to connect a number of working convicts connected together; thus making it more difficult to escape | *** |  |
| *** | A 1933 SS man's dagger with hanger, trademark Robert Klaas SN14807 | *** |  |
| *** | A Nazi SS police officer's sword by Peter Krebs, SS stamped with portopee and SS hanger, circa 1936 | *** |  |
| *** | A British flintlock brown Bess musket, 75caliber, 32 inch barrel, the lock marked Bramder 1781 - 1827, Regulation brass furniture, solid sideplate niche comb stock, wood replaced in forend, crisp action, steel rammer | *** |  |
| *** | A set of Hiatt barrel lock leg irons, heavy, with key | *** |  |
| *** | baton, wood, painted brown, marks 'W IV R' (William IV) | *** |  |
| *** | A George IV 1825 officer's sabre | *** |  |
| *** | A US Infantry officer's sword, 31 inch quill back blade, pitted brass guard with US wire bound wood grip, with brass mounted steel scabbard | *** |  |
| *** | Heavy iron hammer head 'Ovalled' leg irons, with the Government broad arrow mark on two faces; and a pair of rivet leg irons as used by convicts working in leg irons in road and quarry gangs, hammered to an 'Oval' shape thus allowing the convict to slip… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese sword | *** |  |
| *** | A Samurai sword taken in Borneo 1945 by Lieutenant Bruce Davis | *** |  |
| *** | A Venetian riding tuck, 34 inch double edged blade, single shell guard and goumter guard with wirebound grip and pommel, circa 1650 | *** |  |
| *** | 'H.M. Bark Endeavour' miniature replica brass cannon, complete with accessories and contained in a fitted wooden case | *** |  |
| *** | Rolling wall spikes from Hobart Gaol, cast iron pipe, broken off from a longer length, eight spikes threaded into the circumference of the cast pipe in series, from the old Hobart Gaol, Tasmania. 7 cm diameter pipe. Length 43 cm, spikes. Length 23 cm | *** |  |