*** | Three antique and vintage bayonets, 19th and 20th century, the largest 50 cm long | *** | |
*** | United Nations vintage flag, circa 1950, 173 x 265 cm | *** | |
*** | Anzac & Military: Attractive & colourful group of military booklets & programmes. Noted, 'Peace-Anzac Memorial Day 1919'; 'Souvenir Programme Victory Celebrations Signing of Peace Sydney NSW 1919'; 'Sunny South Souvenir'; 'The Fighting Forces' Hostel… | *** | |
*** | Australian Royal Artillery Military Officers Dress Sword c1900, Black wire bound ray skin grip. The Blade is etched and in lovely condition. The scabbard is nickel plated with cloth cover. The plating is sharp and clear with age wear to hilt. 106 cm long.… | *** | |
*** | French Naval Cutlass: Napoleonic era pattern, made in 1866 by Kilingthal in the east of France near Strasbourg. Lovely patina & strong marks (no scabbard), good condition; 19th century Naval sword with brass handle & guard, original black leather & brass… | *** | |
*** | A baleen sailor's cosh with weighted woven thread ends, 19th century, 29 cm long | *** | |
*** | World War II period Japanese Warrant Officer's sword and metal scabbard, Government Armoury issue, 95 cm long | *** | |
*** | Three Victoria Crown 'Convict Prison' Officer's tunic buttons and a matching cap button with silk surround, 19th century, rare. (4 items) | *** | |
*** | Hiatt N0.5 antique leg irons (no key), 19th century, 48 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Convict single leg cuff on chain, with key, 19th century, 155 cm long | *** | |
*** | A.I.F. Death Plaque for Private George Smith, 59th Australian Infantry Battalion. Smith died 18th June, 1916 and was buried in Egypt at the Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. | *** | |
*** | 'Supreme Sacrifice, He Gave his life for his friends, Greater love Hath no Man', World War I period framed military photo portrait, 33 x 28 cm overall | *** | |
*** | The Queen's South Africa medal, with clasps for orange free state and Transvaal; named to 1907 Tpr: H. McBRIDE. N.S. Wales M.R. Hugh McBRIDE was a member of the 3rd New South Wales mounted rifles Contingent. | *** | |
*** | A German World War I period bayonet in scabbard, 50.5 cm long | *** | |
*** | Gallipoli souvenir scarf 'A Souvenir Of The Great World War And The Glorious Part Played By Australia And New Zealand' with flags and scene of the Gallipoli landing and the wreck of the Emden after her fight with The Sydney off the Cocos Islands. Housed… | *** | |
*** | Trio to an Australian: 1914-15 star, 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, all named to 1050 Pte H.T. Snow. 14/Bn. A.I.F. (3 medals). | *** | |
*** | A fine English military sword with finely decorated and etched polished steel blade marked 'Reeves and Co, Manufacturers Toledo works, Charlotte St. Birmingham' with Victoria Regina Royal cypher, leather and steel braid grip and decorative steel guard… | *** | |
*** | Germany Third Reich: collection of medals (19), badges (16), cloth badges (3), 2RM coin & pair of serviette rings. Medals include 1936 Berlin Olympics official Merit medal awarded to helpers & volunteers. Many appear to be replicas, though careful… | *** | |
*** | Collection of postcards in album & loose, c1905-20, noted greeting types; World War I Egypt & Middle East; New York ; Durban; Australian scenes; nice card from Williamstown, theatre advertising Charles Chaplin; 1916-17 World War I real photo Christmas… | *** | |
*** | World War I photographs Australian 6th Light Horse Regiment companion to collection of various size photos all depicting aspects of the 6th LHR's campaigns and activities in Egypt and the Middle East mostly in the latter stages of World War I. Subjects… | *** | |
*** | C1915-16 Middle East group, commercial set of 31 and a set of 14 headed 'British Official Photograph' both 87 x 60 mm, by 'cm Cairo' plus a group (155+) of mixed sizes, up to 110 x 72 mm taken by an Australian soldier (H.M. Irwin?). Besides general scenes… | *** | |
*** | Shako: Prussian model 1913 Jager N.C.O hat. Black lacquered leather with pressed sheet metal fittings Made in Berlin. VG condition. (2 items) | *** | |
*** | If You Wish to See Your Daughter?.: 28 June 1834 final autographed letter to Thomas Cheatham (father of Elizabeth Morris) from George Jepson, Governor of Chester City Gaol, 'Having received an order for the removal of the Female convicts, If either you or… | *** | |
*** | Gaol Warders N.S.W. Buttons (2), convict Prison button, and a convict Department button; together with an antique British brass coat of arms, 19th century, (5 items), the coat of arms 13.5 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Maconochie, Alexander (Capt.) Australiana. Thoughts on Convict Management and other subjects connected with the Australian Penal Colonies. [London & Hobart; John W. Parker & J.C. MacDougall, 1839] Octavo bound in original blue cloth; remnant paper title… | *** | |
*** | Antique nickel plated adjustable handcuffs with screw key, 24 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A Travel Pass Issued to Thomas Fox in March 1841: Fox had arrived in New South Wales in September 1839, one of 240 convicts transported on the 'Parkfield'; he had received a sentence of 7 years at the Kent Assizes. This travel pass, issued to Fox at… | *** | |
*** | 1840 (Nov. 24) Remain Pass for Samuel Harris: issued by the Superintendent of Convicts at the Police Office Launceston, allowing Harris to travel from Launceston to George Town in the service of a Mr George Wilson, countersigned by the Constable of George… | *** | |
*** | An Ex-Convict Applies for a Licence to Keep an Inn or public house November 1833 application by George Aitcheson of Oatlands to operate the lake Frederick Inn, being a printed document completed in manuscript on behalf of the Jp | *** | |
*** | A hunting knife with knapped nephrite blade, antler handle and sinew binding, 20th century, 27 cm long | *** | |
*** | A copper powder horn with embossed artillery motif, 19th century, 18.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | An African male fetish figure with gun and knife, carved wood, Babembe tribe, Congo area, on later wooden plinth, 28 cm high overall | *** | |
*** | Hiatt screw-key antique handcuffs, 19th century, 23 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Hiatt & Co. Antique handcuffs with original key, 19th century, factory stamp partially legible, 23.5 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Convict love token engraved 'T.M.' on 1797 cartwheel copper penny; together with a book on the subject 'Convict love Tokens' Wakefield press, (south Aust. 1997), ex-library edition, (2 items) | *** | |
*** | World War I 9ct yellow gold military fob, made by Willis & Sons of Melbourne, engraved verso 'To E. Clohesy from F.T.G.P.S. 1919', stamped '9.W.' with unicorn mark, 4 cm high, 5 grams | *** | |
*** | Early convict handcuffs, screw key type, stamped 'Hard, 2', early 19th century, 23 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Hiatt antique handcuffs with key and remains of nickel plated finish, stamped 'Hiatt Best, Warranted Wrought', 19th century, 23 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Trio: 1914-15 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory Medal, all named to 2591 Pte. F.J. Burgess. 21 Bn. A.I.F. (3). | *** | |
*** | Second New Zealand War Medal, dated 1861 to 1866, unnamed. | *** | |
*** | The Queen's South Africa medal, named to 38A Pte. J.C. Ryan, Victorian M.R. John Philip Ryan was a member of the 1st Victorian mounted rifles Contingent. | *** | |
*** | Jambiya Yemeni tribal hooked dagger in filigree silver scabbard with horn handle, 29 cm long | *** | |
*** | A military parade sword with acid etched blade and engraved scabbard by Joseph Starkey & Co. London, late 19th century, 97 cm long | *** | |
*** | An officer's parade sword with leather scabbard, late 19th century, 94 cm long | *** | |
*** | A Military Medal (Kgv) awarded to Bombadier Anthony McWIRTER of the 99th Seige Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery in 1918. Impressed named to him, he was awarded for his actions during the German offensive of March 1918. | *** | |
*** | 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 2470 T-Cpl. P.A. Delaney. 8 - Bn. A.I.F.; 3774 Pte R. Delaney. 5 Bn. A.I.F.; 869 Pte. G.W. Donnelly. 24 - Bn. A.I.F.' and, 1187 Pte a. Dow.17 Bn A.I.F. (4 medals). | *** | |
*** | Military badges: predominantly British World War I/ World War II era cap badges including border Regiment (collar badge), Herefordshire Regiment, Kings Royal rifle Corps, Kings Own Yorkshire light Infantry, London Scottish 14th Battalion 'Strike Sure',… | *** | |
*** | Military Memorial photograph, Pte Arthur Holmes, killed in action Sept 27 1917. In original oak frame glazed and with gold slip, hand painted flags on each side of image. Overall 68 x 58 cm in fine original condition. | *** | |
*** | Police visor hats including, Australian Pith Helmet type Victorian, New Zealand Bobby style no longer used, Australian Victoria, State Police Cap (Needs sewing), New Zealand Police Old Style Badge, Melbourne Flat Cap, New Melbourne Flat Cap | *** | |
*** | Assortment of Police Related Items including, Hat Badges, Lapel Badges, Uniform Badges, Lapel Pins, Belt Buckles, Uniform Patches. Many countries represented. Mostly Australian. A very wide range of items. All in fine condition (100+ items) | *** | |
*** | World War I postcards, Australian 6th Light Horse Regiment collection of unused mainly RP types depicting Australia's presence in the Middle East/Egypt. Aside from the usual topographical types (Pyramids, sphinx etc), noted a group portrait taken in 1915… | *** | |
*** | World War I: 15ct gold fob/medal with 'Mornington/ A.I.F.' on front, engraved on reverse 'E.G.Bradford, 1st A.M.T.Coy, France, 1916-1919, For King and Empire'. Weight 10.07 grams | *** | |
*** | 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… | *** | |
*** | Window mounted watercolour titled 'H.Q., A.E.M.E., 1st Aust Army, L', New Guinea, 1945', by N.F.Suhr, signed at the lower left | *** | |
*** | Convict love tokens twohalf penny examples with engraved initials, 18th/19th century, 2.5 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | Collection of postcards, autograph albums, photographs and ephemera, many military related items, World War I and World War II period, inspection will reward, too many items to list | *** | |
*** | Port Arthur type gaol door bolt, 19th century, 46 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Hiatt antique handcuffs with screw-key, 19th century, 22 cm wide | *** | |
*** | World War I and World War II period photo albums (3), many photographs attractively mounted and captioned, early to mid 20th century | *** | |
*** | Convict light-weight leg irons with original key, 19th century, 44 cm long | *** | |
*** | A diverse range in a box mainly World War I and World War II era, noted various photographs, postcards, dog tags, a Waltham Army pocket watch, a light-weight surgical set, various badges, medals and miniatures, booklets, a nurses headscarf, letters,… | *** | |
*** | Australian Federation antique red flag, circa 1901 stamped 'Australian Federation' 46 x 90 cm | *** | |
*** | An impressive World War I period trench art table lamp, 59 cm high | *** | |
*** | Choora antique Afghan knife with cast brass mount and wooden handle inlaid with copper and silver, 19th century, 36 cm long | *** | |
*** | Police truncheon antique English example with remains of Royal coat of arms, painted 'City of bath, 1872', 43 cm long | *** | |
*** | A.I.F. Death plaque for private Victor Ernest Warne, 38th Australian Infantry Battalion. Warne, from Bendigo, Victoria, died in France of 9th November 1918, two days before the end of the war. He died of pneumonia. | *** | |
*** | Boer War Campaign Medals Awarded to Albert Reitze, Who Served With The 18th Hussars Under The Assumed Name of Albert Baker: Pair: Queens South Africa Medal (1899 - 1902) with 4 clasps (Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein & Johannesburg), engraved 3762… | *** | |
*** | A Teenage Casualty of The War: The British War Medal and South African Victory Medal (1914-18) both impressed named to Pte J.H. Van Der Walt. 4th S.A.I., awarded posthumously, together with the Memorial Plaque named Johannes Hendrick Van Der Walt.… | *** | |
*** | Three Indonesian daggers and a Pacific Islands comb, 20th century, (4 items), the largest 45 cm long | *** | |
*** | World War II-era 10th Light Horse Regiment Australian Army wool uniform service jacket; with brass buttons, rising sun collar & Australia title badges. Cotton-type 10th Light Horse colour patches to both upper arms, each with sewn in 'A'. 1941 dated and… | *** | |
*** | A Group of Five Medals to Alec Edward Pearson, A.I.F. Comprising of a 1939-45 Star, a Pacific Star, a 1939-45 War Medal, an Australian Service Medal and a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with 'Australia' clasp, mounted as worn. With copies of service… | *** | |
*** | An antique Burmese sword in wooden scabbard, circa 1900, 89 cm long | *** | |
*** | Convicts: 'Police Gazette; Or, Hue and Cry' 6 issues (London, 1831-34), two with 'List of Convicts Who Have Absonded From Their Respective Employments in New South Wales, and Who Are Supposed to Have Escaped From That Colony'; and two with 'List of… | *** | |
*** | Nice group of real photo postcards, mainly scenes in and around Sydney. Noted 'Mail Steamer at circular Quay', 'Show boat Sydney Harbour', 'F.M.S. Commisaire Ramel', 'Military Road Mosman', 'Suspension bridge, North Shore', 'Collaroy', 'Narrabeen Lagoon',… | *** | |
*** | Queen Victoria (1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain from 1837 until her death - 63 years), handwritten letter (unsigned) dated Sept.9 1854 from Osborne house, on letterhead embossed with Royal coat-of-arms, to her army chief Lord Hardinge regarding Lieut… | *** | |
*** | A maritime cosh, casuarina and leather with copper binding, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 37 cm long | *** | |
*** | A miniature bronze cannon, fully operational, late 19th century, 20.5 cm long overall | *** | |
*** | Convict love tokens penny and halfpenny examples, one attractively engraved with dove and initials, the other with leaf and monogram initials, 18th/19th century, (2 items) | *** | |
*** | Military badges, medals and lapel badges including a rare N.S.W. Bushman's Corp Patriotic Fund medal circa 1900 | *** | |
*** | Campaign Medal: Afghanistan medal, silver, reverse with a column on the march, an elephant carrying a cannon; 1878-79-80; engraved for 3039. Bby. Sgt. Maj: G. Loveday. 14/9TH. B.De. R.A. | *** | |
*** | The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for cape Colony, orange free state, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 and 1902; named to 6708 Pte. B.E. O'Dare. Rl: Innis: Fus: the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were an Irish line infantry regiment of the British army… | *** | |
*** | Album of carte de visite photographs predominantly Australian photographers including military and commemorative photographs, 19th century, (50 photographs) | *** | |
*** | 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 3454 Pte. H. Baker. 21 - Bn. A.I.F.; 3780 Pte. A.J. Bannister. 22 Bn. A.I.F.; E. Berry. Australia. 538.; 6311 Gnr. A.G. Bracken. 4 F.A.B. A.I.F.; and, 4449 Pte. E. Butt. 6-Bn. A.I.F. (5 medals). | *** | |
*** | The Australian station 1859-1913: in 1859, Australia station was established as a separate command of the Royal Navy, responsible for all the waters around the Australian continent, in addition to the British and Australian colonial possessions in the… | *** | |
*** | Postcards, Maritime and naval: Australian Interest: interesting group of real photo cards including several different views of the 'Australian convict Ship - Success'; the 'Port Hacking'; the 'S.S. Paparoa'; the 'S.S. Anchises'; the 'S.S. Tango Maru';… | *** | |
*** | Flags: full flagpole size for Australia; Governor General - 'Commonwealth of Australia' in words, a lion over crown on a blue ground; 'City of Canberra' / 'Australian Capital Territory' in words and Coat of Arms on a red ground with a gold fringe; 4th… | *** | |
*** | Geelong: group comprising 'Prince of Wales 1920 Visit' pennant 'Centenary Souvenir' Union Jack flag 'Welcome Home Geelong and District Returned Sailors and Soldiers Reception Committee', and 4 photos. Among them an unusual duo mounted in gray board 'A.N.A… | *** | |
*** | Australian Senior Cadets: 9ct gold & enamel fob/medals (3) with 'Australian Senior Cadets/ Recreational Training, 1922' on front, engraved on reverse: - 'L.B.Sims, 1st, 100y Championship'; 'L.B.Sims, 1st, 220y Championship'; 'L.B.Sims, 1st, High Jump… | *** | |
*** | Austro-Hungarian Empire cavalry sword; World War I period with pierced guard & shagreen grip. Original metal scabbard, 94 cm, VG condition | *** | |
*** | 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 | *** | |
*** | A leather cosh with brass wire binding and weighted end, 19th century, 38 cm long | *** | |
*** | Police truncheon, turned hardwood with broad arrow stamp, 19th century, 43 cm long | *** | |
*** | Nathan Buckley's Allies team jacket from 1995. Thick bomber jacket with press studs, Allies badging on breast and piping in Allies colours of teal, black and white on cuffs and edges. | *** | |
*** | International Rules series v Ireland 2008, Buckley's Australian team full-zip track jacket with Australian logo on left breast together with the matching pants. (2 items). | *** | |
*** | World War II Tobruk, Egypt and Palestine album of photographs belonging to Capt. L.L. Smith, 2nd A.I.F. together with an attractive album of photographs (many with captions) detailing Capt. Smith rural life before World War II. | *** | |
*** | Board of Ordnance pulley, hook and rope with broad arrow stamp, pre-1855 the pulley and hook 55 cm high overall | *** | |